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----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Burtch" <supportreply@macromedia.com>
Newsgroups: macromedia.flash
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 12:21 AM
Subject: NEW HERE? FAQ "How do I...?" Questions 051701


> Here are the top ten "How do I." questions that seem to be asked over
> and over on the Flash newsgroup. Most of the answers may be found in
> TechNotes at www.macromedia.com/support/flash by typing keywords into the
> search engine.
>
> Here's a list of topics discussed below:
>
> 1) How do I detect if the user has the Flash player?
> 2) How do I manipulate browser windows from Flash?
> 3) How do I pass data to and from files, scripts or databases?
> 4) How do I make my Flash movie load or play faster?
> 5) How do I pre-load part or all of a movie before it runs?
> 6) How do I embed video such as QuickTime or AVI in Flash?
> 7) How do I make a transparent gradient fill?
> 8) Why do imported photos and bitmaps sometimes look distorted?
> 9) How do I make a drop-down menu in Flash?
> 10) How do I send email, or send forms, using Flash?
>
> In addition, here is a link to a list of other popular TechNotes about
> ActionScript techniques at the Macromedia site:
>
> http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/action_scripts.html
>
> Also, here's list of links to third-party sites with Flash tutorials
> and downloadable FLA examples, as well as discussions about Flash in
> general:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/12046
>
> If you are having technical difficulties such as crashing, first review
> the following troubleshooting notes, and if they aren't helpful,
> contact tech support through the information given with your product
> registration.
>
> Macintosh troubleshooting: www.macromedia.com/go/03500
> Windows Troubleshooting: www.macromedia.com/go/14776
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 1) HOW DO I DETECT IF THE USER HAS THE FLASH PLAYER?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> There are methods of detecting Flash that involve scripting, and some
> methods that can rely solely on Flash alone.
>
> Macromedia offers a free detection kit called the "Flash Deployment
> Kit" which may be downloaded from:
>
> http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/download
>
> For an overview of Flash detection schemes, visit:
>
> www.moock.org/webdesign/flash
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 2: HOW DO I MANIPULATE BROWSER WINDOWS FROM FLASH?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> If you wish to do "pop-up" menus, or change the size or properties of
> browser windows, you may do so by sending messages from Flash to
> JavaScript. It's not to difficult and this TechNote tell you how:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/14192
>
> For tips on controlling HTML framesets from Flash, go to our support
> site at www.macromedia.com/support/flash and type the word "frameset" in
> the search box. (Some of the diagrams may be from earlier versions of
> Flash, but the principles are the same - all are based on using the
> GetURL action with named frames.)
>
> Here's how to control one Flash movie from another on the same page,
> using Javascript:
>
> www.polar-lights.com/en
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 3: HOW DO I SEND VARIABLES IN AND OUT OF FLASH?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Flash can receive data from a specially formatted text file, and can
> pass data to and from a script. The basics are in this tech note:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/14253
>
> For an overview of using Flash with a database:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/14482
>
> While Flash cannot directly save data to a server, it can pass data to
> a script, which in turn does so:
>
> www.polar-lights.com/en
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 4: HOW DO I MAKE MY FLASH MOVIE LOAD OR PLAY FASTER?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Smaller files load faster. Frame rate is dependent to some extent on
> the user's processor, but there are things you can do to assure optimum
> performance for all your viewers. Tips on optimizing your Flash movie
> may be found in this article:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/12085
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 5: How do I pre-load part or all of a movie before it runs?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> The idea of a "preloader" is to loop between a couple of frames until
> enough of the movie is loaded, to ensure smooth streaming.
>
> The basic principle is discussed in this TechNote:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/12588
>
> If you don't feel like writing your own pre-loader, you may download
> free "plug 'n' play" smart clips from The Flash Exchange:
>
> http://www.macromedia.com/exchange/flash
>
> There also a number of other preloaders available at
>
> http://www.flashkit.com
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 6: HOW DO I EMBED VIDEO LIKE QUICKTIME OR AVI IN FLASH?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> While Flash has the ability to export content to the QuickTime format
> (.MOV files,) some folks assume that you can embed QuickTime in Flash.
> There is no ability to embed video of any kind in Flash. You can,
> however, simulate video by bringing in a series of bitmaps - here's
> how:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/14111
>
> There are a number of related articles which you can access if you go
> to our support site at www.macromedia.com/support/flash and type the
> word "video" in the search box.
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 7: HOW DO I MAKE A TRANSPARENT GRADIENT FILL?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> We get asked that a lot! Here's the tech note:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/14766
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 8: Why do imported photos and bitmaps sometimes look distorted?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Whether in Flash or not, scaling bitmaps distorts them. There are ways
> you can improve the look of your bitmapped images:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/15116
>
> Bitmaps can shift in Flash; here are some suggestions:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/15256
>
> Rotating a bitmap may distort it; here's a workaround:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/15256
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 9: HOW DO I MAKE A DROP-DOWN MENU IN FLASH?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Drop-down menus, also referred to as "pop up" menus, can seem a little
> complex the first couple of times you try to make them. Here's a step-
> by-step example:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/13363
>
> More tutorials on all kinds of variations of these menus may be found
> at
>
> http://www.flashkit.com
>
> The Flash Exchange has some ready-made menu systems you can download
> for free. Be sure to read the instructions that come with them!
>
> http://www.macromedia.com/exchange/flash
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 10: HOW DO I SEND EMAIL, OR SEND FORMS, USING FLASH?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> For a basic overview of forms in Flash, this TechNote should be
> helpful:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/13919
>
> To send email via the user's default mail program:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/14072
>
> An example of sending mail through a re-mailer is presented here:
>
> www.macromedia.com/go/13919
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
>
> --
> Adam Burtch
> Tech Support, Macromedia Flash
>
>
>
>
>

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