Multimedia properties

For details of how to change properties, see Changing object properties.

Multimedia properties are dependent on the type of file, operating system and multimedia player.

Property

Option

Description

Force Overlay

(swf and flv objects only)

False

Multimedia object is not forced on top of annotations.

True

Multimedia object is forced on top of annotations.

Autoplay

False

Playback starts automatically when page is displayed

True

Playback does not start automatically when page is displayed.

Loop

False

Single autoplay or controlled playback of multimedia file.

True

Playback is repeated until stopped.

Hide Controls

False

Controller is displayed.

True

Controller is hidden.

Force Aspect

False

Resizing will keep the aspect ratio.

True

Resizing distortions are possible.

Transparent Background

(swf objects only)

 

 

False

When embedded objects are not set to forced overlay, they will be transparent.

True

When embedded objects are not set to 'Force Overlay', they will be transparent.