Very difficult question

[c64123]

Hi guys, i really don't know how to solve this BIG problem.

Imagine VLC media player(or any other) embed in Mozilla Firefox

browser. I need to show images(menus) over the video player's layer. I

tried z-indexes and iframes but no success.

Look at the picture to understand what do i want:
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/5475/10411077107910991084110cg9.png


I realized that it is not possible to do for newbie like me so i pray someone pro in JavaScript will help me.


Andrew

[Twey]

I'm afraid it's generally not possible at all. Sometimes it helps to put the plugin content in a frame or iframe, but don't hold your breath.

[djr33]

The alternative here would be to use flash, which you can place things above, in some cases, I believe, or to just include the graphics/popups/etc in the flash file.

Something to consider here is that you shouldn't be requiring VLC player, since few of us have the plugin for our browsers installed... I didn't even know they made one. I assume you aren't requiring it, but allowing any player to play it. The point, though, is that another player, even if VLC works, might not allow for this, meaning it would just be a mess, and not functional for many.

[c64123]

Guys thank you for answering.

Please take a look at this (http://c64123.freehostia.com) page and press yellow button(with title "HIDE ME NOW") located in the left at the bottom. You will see, it is possible to place image(and text) over video player's layer! But how can i remove "dark effect"?



It looks like it is possible to place images(or text etc) over video player's layer!

[benslayton]

What about the DHTML Window widget (v1.02)?
Its something similar. Take a look.
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex8/dhtmlwindow/index.htm

[c64123]

What about the DHTML Window widget (v1.02)?
Its something similar. Take a look.
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex8/dhtmlwindow/index.htm

Widget works properly only if scroll bar enabled :(
I think i will use flash. Thank you guys.