SIMID:Creative:requestResize Not working as Expected

I wonder if `SIMID:Creative:requestResize` is supported at all.  To provide more context, I've attached a screenshot that shows the sequence of SIMID communication. It might help in diagnosing the issue.

Has anyone else experienced this issue or have any suggestions on what might be going wrong? May be there's something specific in my setup, if it is not a known issue.

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance,

Haruhiko Nishi

Hi Haruhiko,

Thanks for contacting us.

I've checked Sample SIMID ad tag. And it's working as expected in IMA VSI.
Could you provide your SIMID VAST to us for further investigation and how you are resizing it?
 



 

Hi Haruhiko,

Thank you for explaining the issue in detail.

I will check with our team regarding your query and one of my team members will reach out to you once we have an update. Meanwhile, your patience is appreciated.

Hi Haruhiko,

The creative requests ad resize by posting a SIMID:Creative:requestResize message.

The player must not resize the ad unless it can change the dimensions of both media element and SIMID iframe to the values specified by the Creative:requestResize message.

Note: the message requestResize must not be used to change screen mode. See the § 4.4.10 SIMID:Creative:requestFullscreen and § 4.4.11 SIMID:Creative:requestExitFullscreen messages.

dictionary MessageArgs
{
  required Dimensions mediaDimensions;
  required Dimensions creativeDimensions;
};
dictionary Dimensions
{
  required long x;
  required long y;
  required long width;
  required long height;
};

mediaDimensions
Media element size and coordinates.

creativeDimensions
SIMID iframe size and coordinates.

4.4.15.1. resolve
The player replies to requestResize with a resolve if it has resized the ad and set the dimensions to the values specified by the requestResize message.

4.4.15.2. reject
The player responds to requestResize with reject when it ignores the message or is unable to complete the resizing.

Thank you for the detailed information.

I actually have thoroughly reviewed the SIMID specification before reaching out with my initial question. While I understand the conditions under which the `requestResize` command should be resolved or rejected, the specification does not clarify why the player cannot handle the request in the particular case. If the player side is rejecting the request, I would like to understand what specifically is causing the rejection. Knowing the exact reason behind the rejection is crucial to diagnosing and resolving the issue. Otherwise, it appears as though the feature is not supported at all, which then could contradict the specification.

Additionally, the code I am using is based on the IAB's example. It is concerning if IMA-SDK cannot handle this, as it suggests a potential issue with the implementation of a standardized example.

I already know the player will only return an empty JSON object if it cannot handle the `requestResize` and your previous responses have not addressed the core issue or provided actionable steps to resolve it. This lack of clarity is frustrating and seems somewhat irresponsible,  considering the importance of standardized implementations in ensuring smooth operations. If there is any particular step requirements or conditions that need to be met for the `requestResize` command to work, that information would be very helpful.

Thank you for your assistance and understanding.

Haruhiko Nishi

There's a platform inconsistency we encountered while working with the SIMID protocol, specifically with requestResize. It works with iOS, however it does not behave as intended with an android device. The resize request is either ignored or fails to apply the new dimensions to the video element. Does requestResize work on an android device? 

Hi Haruhiko,

Can you please provide a full SIMID script that demonstrates this issue? I know you have provided snippets and referenced sample SIMID creatives earlier in this thread, but it would be very helpful to have a complete script to use as a common reference point when debugging and testing. That way, we can ensure that we are experiencing the same issues as you, and that any resolution implemented also works with your use case.

Thanks,

Greg Schoppe
IMA SDK Team

 

Hi Greg,

Hi Haruhiko,

Thank you for the SIMID tag. I've forwarded the issue to our engineering team to receive clarification on the resize issue. I'll reach back out as soon as they provide an update.

Hi Greg,

Hi Haruhiko,

I'm sorry to say that I do not yet have an update from our engineers on this issue, but I have reached out to request an update for you. I will reach out as soon as I hear back.

Thanks,
 

Hi Greg,

Hi Haruhiko,

I'm happy to say I finally have an answer from our Engineering team.

Our IMA SDK for Android relies on a implementation of the VideoAdPlayer interface to communicate between the SDK and your video player. To support the SIMID resize command, the same class that implements the VideoAdPlayer interface must also implement the ResizeablePlayer interface.

The VideoAdPlayer implementation used by our sample apps is meant for basic demonstration purposes, and and doesn't implement the ResizeablePlayer interface. As a result, our Android sample projects do not support the SIMID resize command. However, by implementing the ResizeablePlayer interface in your app, you should be able to support SIMID resize commands without any issue.

Hi Greg,