Specifications for Flash Ads on SCIway.net

SC Home Advertising on SCIway Flash Ad Requirements

Also see Overview and Layout of All Image Ads

• Image Ads must be served directly by SCIway.net.
  
  
• Leaderboard Dimensions: 728 x 90 or 756 x 90
  
  
• Skyscraper Dimensions: 160 x 600
  
  
• File Size: 30K max
  
  
• File Format: Macromedia Flash 6 compatible SWF file
  
  
• Animation: 15 seconds maximum
  
  
• Frame Rate: Maximum 18 frames per second
  
  
• Backup GIF: A backup gif must be provided for non-flash users (20K max).
  
  
• Audio, Video: None
  
  
• Once the file is received, we will have your image online within 3 working days. We do reserve the right to request changes.
  
  
• Tracking Clicks: Please add the following to the ActionScript code: on (release) {
  if (clickTAG.substr(0,5) == "http:") {
  getURL(clickTAG);
  }
  }
  
  More info on this can be found at the Rich Media Advertising Resource Center.
  
  Important: Make sure you specify a clickthrough URL in your flash banner. Otherwise, our users will not be able to reach your site.
  
  Important: Link should NOT open in a pop-up to allow compatibility with pop-up blockers. Please have your flash settings set to open the link in the same window.