Keep in mind too, you can still use Flash 8 and output Flash 7/AS2 content. The IDE is a big improvement in speed & resource usage as well as fixing a few bugs in Flash MX 2004.
I've been getting myself into trouble designing in Flash 8 with my clients expecting me to transfer the design to Flex 1.5 which is Flash 7 only... but it DOES render out PNG sequences so all is not lost. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Merrill, Jason" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Flashcoders mailing list" <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 10:44 AM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] When migrate to Flash 8? I think you should base your decision on what the new improvements to Flash actually are, and see if you would make use of them with your clients... and if they are things that are going to be supported by the target player your market will have. At the same time, even still, its important to stay on top of technology as always. That's usually a good investment even if you aren't going to be able to use many of the new features right away, you might see some improved efficiencies. For me, I have upgraded Flash every time it has been upgraded, but Adobe Illustrator, I am still using version 9 and don't see a need to upgrade it currently since I'm just not going to use the new features, or they aren't going to benefit me enough to justify the purchase. Jason Merrill | E-Learning Solutions | icfconsulting.com >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gregory >>Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 11:14 PM >>To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] When migrate to Flash 8? >> >>Hello flashcoders, >> >> I think it's no question that one need to upgrade. And I'll do it in >> 1-2 month ;-). >> >> Question was if (and when) it's necessary to update existing >> applications (e.g. "migrate") to use new features of Flash 8. >> >>-----Original Message----- >>frcfc> Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:12:10 -0500 >>frcfc> From: Judah Frangipane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>frcfc> Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] When migrate to Flash 8? >>frcfc> To: Flashcoders mailing list <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> >>frcfc> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>frcfc> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >> >>frcfc> I'd upgrade to Flash 8 even though you are doing Flash 6 and 7. It has a >>frcfc> lot of little things that make development quicker. So even though you >>frcfc> are exporting to Flash 7 you can still take advantage of the new text >>frcfc> resizing handles (something I use everyday) and other neat little >>frcfc> changes. Or wait until 8.2 update (if one comes out). >> >>frcfc> Best, >>frcfc> Judah >> >> >>-- >>Best regards, >> Gregory mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>================================ >>http://GOusable.com >>Flash components development. >>Usability services. >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Flashcoders mailing list >>Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders NOTICE: This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of this e-mail by you is prohibited. _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
