Working with XML Data in Flash
May 24, 2010 Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flash Catalyst, Flex, General, Tutorials
If you’d like to download the file used in this tutorial to practice these techniques, visit www.layersmagazine.com and navigate to the Magazine section. All files are for personal use only. At some point, nearly every Flash application needs to access some form of external data, which is usually in the form of an XML file. Learning how to load and process an XML file is a vital skill to have in your Flash arsenal.
Tags: components, DataGrid, Flash, Flash Catalyst, highlighted, image, photoshop, review, stage, tutorial, urlloader
Flash CS5: Text Engine
Apr 23, 2010 Flash, Flash Catalyst, General, Tutorials, Video Tutorials
The typography advances in Flash CS5 are impressive. The Text Layout Framework makes it easier to manage text in Flash. There are also new ligatures, and new paragraph and layout options.
Tags: accessories, cs5, denver, downloads, dreamweaver, Flash Catalyst, Illustrator, learning-center, location, photographers, review, tutorial, Tutorials, Video Tutorials
Flash CS5: FLV Playback
Apr 23, 2010 Flash, Flash Catalyst, General, Tutorials, Video Tutorials
The FLV playback component features new skins, a component parameters panel, and the ability to preview video.
Tags: accessories, after-effects, denver, downloads, Flash, Illustrator, photoshop, review, stumbleupon, tom-green, tutorial, Tutorials, Video Tutorials
X-Treme Dock Menu XML FREE
Apr 20, 2010 Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flex, General, Tutorials
We are happy to announce you that Flashtuning supports the community by offering you free versions of its flash components. The freebies may have some limitations and don’t include the application source file, but you can easily configure them through the XML file. Check the preview for the X-Treme Dock Menu XML (Actionscript 2): Features No Flash Knowledge required to insert the Dock Menu SWF inside the HTML page(s) of your site Fully customizable XML driven content Unlimited number of images / swf support Customizable width, height, position and item size AutoPlay ( AutoScroll ) with global or individual timer for each image Both horizontal and vertical menu orientation support Dynamic image reflection with transparency, distance and direction settings Image ToolTips with automatic text wrapping, font embedding, background and border color / size support …and much more How to use it 1. Download the FREE X-Treme Dock Menu XML and put all the files in the same directory.
Tags: Actionscript 2.0, dock-menu, enjoy-this-post, facebook, Flash, freebie, freebies, Menu, review, similar-posts, treme-dock
Flash of the Day 109
Nov 19, 2009 Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flex, General, Tutorials
Because we like to keep up the inspiration, we post daily sparks both for designers and developers. If you’d like to contribute send us via contact form the link that inspired you and specify in the message for “Flash of the day” or via Twitter http://www.twitter.com/flashuser Mini Ninjas Adidas – Teamgeist XML Tooltip Text Rotator
Tags: actionscript, Design, enjoy-this-post, Flash, flash-templates, flashtuning-net, Flex, inspiration, ninjas, review, similar-posts, stumbleupon, Tooltip, Twitter, XML
Flash of the Day 108
Nov 18, 2009 AIR, Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flex, General, Tutorials
Because we like to keep up the inspiration, we post daily sparks both for designers and developers. If you’d like to contribute send us via contact form the link that inspired you and specify in the message for “Flash of the day” or via Twitter http://www.twitter.com/flashuser Jim Carrey W360 Full Photograper XML Website Gallery It is a professional XML template that includes all necessary components, presentation of a portfolio. All parts website is set in XML files.
Tags: Actionscript 3.0, delicious, flash template, Flex, inspiration, photographer, review, similar-posts, stumbleupon
AIR 2.0 and FP 10.1 – new beta releases from Adobe
Nov 17, 2009 AIR, Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flex, General, Tutorials
At this year’s Adobe Max Conference we were announced to expect two major product releases from Adobe. They kept their word: just yesterday Adobe made public the beta release of AIR 2.0, the next iteration of the AIR platform, and the prerelease of Flash® Player 10.1. AIR 2.0 comes with great updates and new features that will enable developers to create cross-platform applications faster and more secure. Working with AIR 2.0 will turn out to be an exceptional application experience.
Tags: Adobe, AIR, beta, enjoy-this-post, facebook, Flash, flash-gallery, flash-news, flash-templates, flashtuning-net, Flex, Player, review, Tutorials, Twitter
Flash of the Day 106
Nov 9, 2009 Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flex, General, Tutorials
Because we like to keep up the inspiration, we post daily sparks both for designers and developers. If you’d like to contribute send us via contact form the link that inspired you and specify in the message for “Flash of the day” or via Twitter http://www.twitter.com/flashuser Put on a Panto Brandit3 Advanced Image Gallery XML 02 AS2 XML Image Gallery / XML Photo Gallery & XML Slideshow & XML Banner Rotator Actionscript 2.0.
Tags: as2, autoplay, facebook, Flash, flash of the day, flash-gallery, image-gallery, review, similar-posts, theatre, XML
3D Image Rotator Carousel AS2
Nov 9, 2009 Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flex, General, Tutorials
We are happy to announce you that Flashtuning supports the community by offering you free versions of its flash components. The freebies may have some limitations and don’t include the application source file, but you can easily configure them through the XML file. Check the preview for the 3D Image Rotator Carousel (Actionscript 2): NOTE: You can use A / D (for left/right camera movement) , W / S and mouseWheel for changing the menu depth, PGUP / PGDN to move / roll the camera in the example. Features Use this file to easily achieve any 3D Carousel configuration using advanced camera controls along with perspective, depth, fading and much more! Dynamic image mirror & roll over image coloring support You can include images with fixed or variable size Support for external URLs and browser window resize Support for logo & image titles Native camera keyboard and mouse controls Optionally set the main XML configuration file path in HTML using FlashVars How to use it 1.
Tags: actionscript, carousel, depth, Flash, Flash Components, flashtuning-net, flashvars, freebies, movie, review, stumbleupon, XML
Adobe eSeminar: PDF Portfolios for Flex & ActionScript Developers
Nov 4, 2009 Actionscript 3.0, Flash, Flex, General, Tutorials
Join the Adobe Acrobat User Community on Wed. November 18, 2009 for a free eSeminar on how to create highly branded, custom PDF Portfolio layouts using Acrobat 9’s ActionScript API and Flex. PDF Portfolios let you combine Flash/Flex/ActionScript with PDF to redefine what a document can be. If you are a Flex developer and are interested in leveraging your skills in a new and exciting way, this eSeminar is for you.
Tags: acrobat, action, actionscript, Adobe, developer, facebook, flash-news, flash-templates, Flex, pdf, portfolios, review, similar-posts, stumbleupon, Tutorials
