That's exactly what it does. thanks so much Neilo!
I uploaded the whole folder of stuff after making a few changes to the xml files. in each of the 2 xml files, where ever I found reference to a path, I made the path absolute by pasting in the complete http address for the referenced files.
The link to the working html file is:
https://www.nancyelizabethdesigns.com/imagesupload/cms_files/flash/hatmitt/
I have made some progress. here is an example product and how the slideshow looks in the description. it seems to just be having trouble loading the pictures.
Products_Detail.php?ProductID=34
would any of this be affect by ssl. I have just applied it and am learning how it works?
Nancy