use flash within vb.net application

[ssfftt]

I have developed a simple application, my friend designed a startup flash animation (.swf file) for me, but i have no idea how to combine this file with my application so that it will appear every time when i run the exe file of my application.
plz help

 

[kulrom]

make a splash form and attach the flash movie to that form. Then when app run and interval is gone simply close the form and display the main form. Should be easy i beleive

 

[JohnH]

ssfftt,
Add Shockwave Flash Object to your component toolbox by selecting it in COM list (Shockwave must be installed to your machine prior to this, usually is via various websites).
Now you got a control you can add to the form.
In code you can do this to load and start the movie:

AxShockwaveFlash1.Movie = Application.StartupPath & "\elvis.swf"
AxShockwaveFlash1.Play()

 

[kulrom]

Dude take a look at this thread for more information http://www.vbdotnetforums.com/showthread.php?t=3446&highlight=flash
I thought you are asking for idea how and when to call it instead a code and a way how to implement the movie with vb.net.

Regards

 

[ssfftt]

thx kulrom, you are right, i just want a starting movie before login form appears.
also John-H, thx for your help
I am implementing your ideas atm, will feedback soon.

 

[ssfftt]

kurom, could you plz help more on how to attach the flash to the form? Is it the same way as John-H described? if so, where should i put the code John-H suggested?

 

[JohnH]

ssfftt, if you just want to play a Flash movie, add the reference and the control to your form, add the code I told where you want the code to start (form load looks like)