I'm not talking about love. I'm talking about Flash. Did you used to use Normal mode in Flash MX (and/or earlier) and miss it in Flash MX 2004? I would like to hear what you used it for, and what you feel you are missing out on now that it's gone. What did you use Normal for?
What can we build to help you get the job done -- what kinds of Behaviors do you need? Add your feedback to the forum here (or this blog, of course):
Winning free things is great! Flash-MX.com (this site, by the way) has a draw for a pair of tickets to Flash in the Can, Canada's best (and only?) Flash festival. Go see a whole bevy of Flash minds talk about the software. Check out flashinthecan.com for all of the details.
But first, visit flash-mx.com/contest.cfm for the details on our very own draw for a pair of free tickets. You don't need to do anything more than email us to enter. No hoops to jump through, can't be easier than that. Just make sure you send it in before the end of the month.
Good luck!!
I got this press release/advertisement in my inbox:
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Vertical Moon has just released Text-Osterone 1.0 for Windows. Text-Osterone is an extremely easy program to create eye-popping Flash text effects in seconds! Works with your installed TrueType and Postscript fonts. Text-Osterone is easy to use and is great for websites and presentations. Text-Osterone can output SWF and FLA files!
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When did FLA become an open format to work with? I've always heard it would be hard/impossible to have as an open format. Is it even allowed? I checked it out, and it does make (uh, tell target using Flash 5) FLA files.
Personally, I'm waiting for the Estro-generator app.
Exciting news: there are new data connection wizard and data grid editor extensions available for download on the Macromedia Exchange. These new extensions enable designers (or even developers) to quickly connect and use external data in your SWF files. Components are generated and added to your SWF files -- already ready to go. Download them and check them out!
URL:
Data Connection Wizard / data grid editor
Best news: they're free!
A new Flash player has been released. Fixes and improvements have been made to the player. This means it is a great time to check your web sites against the new player, after installing it of course!
To read all of the details, point your browsers here: Macromedia Support Docs - Flash Player