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10/22/2008 2:09 AM
 

hi all,

how to add .FLV files to the media module?

 
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10/22/2008 4:55 AM
 

Hi,

I guess you have tried to add .flv to the media module and got an error?  If so what error did you get?

The first thing I can suggest is to check if .flv is added to the list of accepted file extensions on your DNN installation. (You'll have to log in as a host to set the accepted file extensions)

If you give me a bit more info as to why you cannot load .flv in the mdeia module, I may be able to assist you more.

 
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10/28/2008 10:13 AM
 

I also want to show FLV video in my DNN site and can't use the media module.  (We have hundreds of flv files already created that we need to view, and do not store these in other files formats like mov)

1.  Allow flv extension.  Log in as HOST, change Host, Host Settings, Advanced Settings, Other Settings, File Upload Extensions to include FLV  ("pdf,swf,flv,avi,wav,mov"...)

2.  Upload a flv and a mov and a flv file  (lookout.mov, 0002-08A.flv).  As HOST or ADMIN, files in control panel, choose a folder, upload

3.  Add a "Media" module to a page.  Edit media options:  File Location:  (From step 2).  FileName: lookout.mov.  (Choose from the FileName drop down, where the flv file does not appear)

At this point,  I gave up on the media module, assuming that .flv files cannot be played.  I am considering either programatically converting the flv files to another format like mov OR trying to use a flowplayer (http://flowplayer.org) in a custom module I create.  Converting the files is a waste of processing and space, and I'm not sure if a Javascript solution will work very well or at all within DNN. 

Any input you can provide on playing flv files is appreciated.

 
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10/28/2008 11:19 AM
 

SteveF wrote

I also want to show FLV video in my DNN site and can't use the media module.  (We have hundreds of flv files already created that we need to view, and do not store these in other files formats like mov)

1.  Allow flv extension.  Log in as HOST, change Host, Host Settings, Advanced Settings, Other Settings, File Upload Extensions to include FLV  ("pdf,swf,flv,avi,wav,mov"...)

2.  Upload a flv and a mov and a flv file  (lookout.mov, 0002-08A.flv).  As HOST or ADMIN, files in control panel, choose a folder, upload

3.  Add a "Media" module to a page.  Edit media options:  File Location:  (From step 2).  FileName: lookout.mov.  (Choose from the FileName drop down, where the flv file does not appear)

At this point,  I gave up on the media module, assuming that .flv files cannot be played.  I am considering either programatically converting the flv files to another format like mov OR trying to use a flowplayer (http://flowplayer.org) in a custom module I create.  Converting the files is a waste of processing and space, and I'm not sure if a Javascript solution will work very well or at all within DNN. 

Any input you can provide on playing flv files is appreciated.

I have investigated the source code of media module, it indeed NOT suport FLV format.

The formats media module support are blow:.swf .avi .wmv. midi. .wav. .asx. .mp3. mpeg. asf. wma. .ram. rpm .rm .mov. qt

I think you can modify the media module and enhance it .

 

 
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11/22/2008 12:02 AM
 

Nicholas Lu is right.  As of the moment, you will either have to extend the Media Module yourself to include this type of file, or have a flash object play it, and choose the flash object in the module.


Will Strohl

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