Unfortunately Viewpoint's flash engine is still Flash 5, but you can do (almost) anything you would expect to be able to in that version. The only thing I found I wasn't able to do (from Flash 5) is prototyping. In addition to rendering the Flash as a texture (without loosing interaction) you can also render it as foreground and background... which is pretty powerful considering you can script directly between the two. However, as an example of separate plugins passing data/control, in this case syncing 2d and 3d menus, here's an example:
http://www.3w3d.com/ Also, Viewpoint has recently added ECMA based scripting engine (previously was pure XML only) which they've hooked into their 3D object/property system. For example, take a cube, attach methods to each of it's points, say random sine waves... instant jello cube. I've used this capability to write a simple 3d chess game: http://www.3w3d.com/vet/chess/ I'm sure you could write your own physics engine with it (hell, just port an existing AS one and add a Z-axis ;). ~Daimen > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Cunliffe > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 1:18 PM > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Re: 3D in Flash > > >> Anyways, if anybody wants to know more let me know. > > Ralph, thanks for the follow-up posts. > > and Yes I'd love to hear more.. > > Including any specific examples about passing data & control messages etc > between your swf and the Viewpoint player. I hope this is of interest to > other Flashcoders. At your discretion to take it off-list however. > > Browser hassles ? > Error messages? > Debugging methods between the two? > > Pros and Cons for you using SWF+Viewpoint? > > Sounds like you had the Viewpoint plugin floating over your SWF via CSS.. > Any problems with tapping mouse clicks and movements ? > > Hearing about other peoples Workflow and coding experiences is always > helpful. > > I am not surprised that you had to use forums and more, since not many > have > pushed Viewpoint yet. > But that is also par for the course -- Direct-L was always essential for > serious Director Lingo work, just > as Flashcoders is to Actionscript . > > Q: Were Viewpoint developers responsive and on target for your needs? > Q: Did you get the impression that stronger use of Flash is firmly on > Viewpoint's roadmap or not? > > thanks > Jason > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
