The MediaPlayer options allow you to quickly and easily configure all available parameters.

Media Type (Local File/Remote URL)
Select whether the media file is a local file or a remote URL.

Media File
Option only available if "Local File" is selected as the Media Type. Use this option to locate the Media File on your system. The Picture dialogue will open - 'All Files (*.*)' must be chosen from the 'Files of Type' dropdown for your media files to be visible.

URL
Option only available if "Remote URL" is selected as the Media Type. Enter the URL for the file.

Width of Player (pixels)
Specify the width of the Player

Height of Player (pixels)
Specify the Height of the Player

AutoStart (yes/no)
yes - the file will start playing automatically
no - the visitor will need to press play

Show Controls (yes/no)
toggle to control the visibility of the Player controls (play, pause, stop, fwd, rwd)

Show Display (yes/no)
toggle to control the visibility of the Player display (MSIE only)

Playcount (0, 1, 2, 3 etc)
0 - the media file will loop infinitely
1,2,3 etc - the media file will play the specified number of times

Initial Play Volume (10000-0)
Set the initial play volume, 0 being maximum volume, 10000 being minimum.

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MediaPlayer Usage Notes
The end user determines which file types are handled by MediaPlayer or other applications.

Netscape users must have the Windows Media Player plugin installed. If it is not installed, the Plugin icon is displayed which when clicked takes the user to the Media Player download page at Microsoft.

Hiding the Media Player
Option 1. Set the height and width to a small value
Note: MSIE supports 0 pixel width and 0 pixel height. Netscape requires a minimum width and height of 2 pixels for the Player to be displayed and function correctly.
Option 2. Place the Media Player in a layer set to 'Not Visible'
Drag out a Layout Region and place it on the page. With it selected go the Actions Properties Palette and uncheck 'Object initially visible in Browser'. Select the MediaPlayer component and place it within the Layout Region. Set the MediaPlayer options as per normal in the Component Properties Palette.

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