XOT controlling a Flash animation

I'm using the latest XOT and have imported a flash animation to the 'flash animation' page. The anim runs OK but I'm looking for ways to control these issues:

1. The page requires 'text', but this is a full screen Flash anim and there is no next. The anim
won't load unless there is text...<b> is sufficient, however even this forces the anim to the left or right. Is there a way to center the anim and forego the need for text?

2. The anim sits on a 'panel' which shows on the bottom and right (similar to what images sit on). Is there a way I can turn off/hide this panel?

3. The anim plays over and over again.... I want it to play once only. Is there a way to force it to stop and playing through once?

Thanks for suggestions
RonM2 :- )