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February 21, 2018
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How to create an interactive pdf with video media and transitions embedded withouit the need for flash player

  • February 21, 2018
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Hi All,

This is the first time on here, I'm wandering if anyone could help with something that's driving me mad. I have created a brochure in InDesign as a print document, my colleague now needs it as an interactive pdf which needs a video embedding in to it. I have done this, and added page transitions in to it also. I've tested the transitions and media within the SWF preview in InDesign and it all works fine, It exports out as an interactive pdf fine.

The issue is when I open the pdf, the page transitions don't work and I cannot view the video which has been embedded as it states I need to Install the required flash player (our IT are very strict with downloads). I have tried this on a machine which has flash player and it works there so I know it will work, the issue is I will need to send this out to clients and if this happens to them they also wont be able to view it. Because of this I then exported as SWF interactive file and the page transitions works but the media doesn't (even though all forums says it supports both). Could anyone suggest what is the best way to create any kind of interactive document from InDesign which does not need flash player installed to view the media and also supports page transitions. Also because of the need of flash players are Interactive pdf's
becoming obsolete? Any suggestions welcome! Thank you!


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Geоrge
Legend
February 21, 2018

Don't use flash transitions. Use it native acrobat page transitions.

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner
Participant
February 21, 2018

I don't think you can do that if you don't have flash player installed can you?

BobLevine
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 21, 2018

There are page transitions that are specific to Acrobat but they only work in when opening the file in full screen.

Without knowing what you're trying to accomplish and what the target audience is, it's impossible to give you guidance on the best format(s).

Derek Cross
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 21, 2018

PDF can't do what you're seeking, have a look at in5 Export HTML5 from InDesign with in5 - Home or possibly CircularFLO https://www.circularflo.com/