I went to playlist.com and created an account and url, made a playlist. The code it gives me to embed is merely a url. It doesn't work and I am thinking I need an embed code also. How do I get this? They gave me: http://www.playlist.com/classof1966

I also searched this topic but still did not understand where to put the code or if what I have even is the code.

Hi Janie,

Adding any 3rd party object is a similar process - we are in the process of updating all of our help videos - we don't have one specifc to playlist.com, however, we have one for embedding a youtube.com video and the part where you embed the code is similar if you have a moment to watch the video located on this page:

http://www.classcreator.com/videos.cfm

We also have detailed instructions on the http://www.classcreator.com/faqs.cfm page. I've copied over the information relating to embedding 3rd party objects below.

The general procedure for embedding third party objects is as follows:

1. At the third party web site generate the code for your object, then select and copy the code.
2. Return to your Class Creator web site and enter edit mode for the page on which you wish to embed the object.
3. Click your mouse on the exact location on your page where you wish for the embedded object to appear.
4. Click the "Source" button to toggle over to source code view (the Source button is located at the upper left corner of your editor).
5. Paste the code that you previously copied in Step #1.
6. Click the "Source" button again to toggle back to design view. Note: You will not see the third party embedded object in the Class Creator editor.
7. Save you page.
8. Preview your page live. You will now see the embedded object on your page. If you do not, try pressing "reload" or "refresh" on your browser.

NOTE ABOUT THE SIZE OF PLAYLIST.COM PLAYLISTS AND OTHER EMBEDDED OBJECTS: Most embedded objects will fit fine on any sub pages of your web site, however, your home page is divided into two columns and embedded objects that are too large will "blow out" the formatting of your home page and/or cross over other elements on the right side of your page. If you put an embedded object on your home page or Announcement Board do not use objects over 350 pixels wide. If you are embedding PlayList.com Playlists (default width 435) you can easily change the size of your embedded player by following these steps:

1. After pasting your Playlist.com source code, make sure you identify and change all 4 widths to 350 (various browser versions have different methods of embedding an object on your page, so there are 4 separate instances of the width in the code to accommodate all of them). You can use a number slightly larger than 350 depending on the design you are using if you wish — feel free to experiment. Then save your page.

2. Your Playlist Player will now fit perfectly on your home page without interfering with the formatting.

Jessica
Class Creator Support