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How to Close Browser Window From a Flash File Without Prompt

Author: Selteco.com Author's URL: www.flashdesignerzone.com More by this author
Added:Mar 01, 2006 Rating:   Level: Beginner Software: Flash Designer  

This tutorial was written for the Flash Designer software, which allows you to create flash animations in a much easier way than by using Macromedia Flash. You may get Flash Designer here.

Example Popup

Note: In Flash Player 8 this method will give a security warning. Use FSCommand method.

Call JavaScript function in Flash using OnClick action:

javascript:window.opener=self;window.close();

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You can also use:

javascript:window.close();

but the browser will prompt to confirm.

Creating "Close" button

1. Choose "Frame" > Inset Symbol" command

2. Choose the following symbol from "Wingding" list:

How to Close Browser Window From a Flash File Without Prompt
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3. Choose "Item" > "Actions" > "OnClick"

4. Choose "Get URL" action and enter the code:

javascript:window.opener=self;window.close();

Click OK

5. Choose "Item" > "Actions" > "On Over Color", uncheck "No Color" and select your favorite color, click OK