Questions and answers
Q: Can I use different languages in your flash templates?
A: Yes but you can check this page for further details:
http://www.adobe.com/support/flash/languages/flashlocalization/
Q: How can I create dynamic text box in Flash?
A: This is a good tutorial that illustrates the method: http://www.visualxtreme.com/flash_tut1.html
Q: Can I link my Flash template to a database to display
content?
A: Yes. Flash has a built in XML parser so that you can transfer
data from your
database.
Q: Is it possible to run a video clip in your templates?
A: Yes. You may import the video clip (.RM file, .AVI file, etc.)
to a movie clip and then you can drag it anywhere in the Flash MX
2004. (note that video streaming is
not supported by Flash MX or older versions)
Q: How to add a Skip Intro button?
A: First you should start by identifying the place on the Timeline
that you wish to “goto” when a user presses the Skip
Intro button. Then add a button somewhere on the stage. Then, select
the new button and open the Actions panel. After that, add a gotoAndPlay()
function call within the on(release) button event. Pass the frame
number (or scene) you would like the movie to jump to. Alternatively,
check out this URL: http://www.gmg.com.au/assets/tutorials/flash-mx-skip-intro/index.html
Q: How come I can’t edit some of the text in the
templates even after I locate them?
A: Some of the layers are locked and therefore you need to unlock
it but clicking on the “lock” button on the timeline
of flash. See: unlock.jpg
Q: Can I display the template in full screen?
A: Yes. By adjusting the Publish setting, you can change the size
of the movie to your needs.
Q: How do I create a photo gallery in Flash?
A: This is a good one if you want to try it for yourself: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/photogallery.htm
Q: I want to use specials characters use éèà
in Flash, what do I need to know?
A: This may help: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_14143
Other useful flash editing sites
NewTutorials.com
W3Schools,
Introduction to Flash
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