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  1. Moodle
  2. MDL-14541

Object tag embedding PDF's not reliable for Internet Explorer

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    Details

    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Priority: Critical
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • Affects Version/s: 1.8, 1.9
    • Fix Version/s: 1.8.8, 1.9.4, 2.0
    • Component/s: Resource
    • Labels:
      None
    • Environment:
      Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6.0.2600
    • Database:
      Any
    • Affected Branches:
      MOODLE_18_STABLE, MOODLE_19_STABLE
    • Fixed Branches:
      MOODLE_18_STABLE, MOODLE_19_STABLE, MOODLE_20_STABLE

      Description

      I've had several reports from users that pages with embedded PDF's aren't displaying the PDF and leave a blank space where it should be. I've managed to trace the issue to the <object> tag.

      I've found two fixes that reliably solve the issue for all my users.

      1. Switch the <object> tag for an <iframe>, although I understand this isn't valid for the HTML level Moodle wishes to comply with.

      2. Add <param name="src" value="' . $fullurl . '" /> within the object tag. I'm not 100% sure if this is valid to the HTML level we want.

      A fix or possibly even a configuration to switch the method used would be great.

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents Moodle from functioning correctly. MDL-14609 Site Policy Agreement displays blank in ie6 and ie7

          • Major - Major loss of function, incorrect output
          • Closed

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                  Updated:
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                  Fix Release Date:
                  28/Jan/09