Karl - but what I'm saying is that both will be _visible_ on both platforms.
If that's acceptable to Paul/his client, then great! If not, he needs to look at the hybrid CD option. Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Karl DeSaulniers <k...@designdrumm.com> wrote: > Sorry to interject, but you have to export an "EXE" for PC and a "Projector" > for MAC > and then you can burn those to a CD and both platforms will be able to run > from the cd. > I thought you were just talking about having the disk read. > > Karl > > > On Oct 22, 2009, at 3:09 AM, Paul Steven wrote: > >> Ian, assuming there is a different executable file for both mac and pc, >> does >> this mean that both would be visible on both platforms? >> >> Will look at the hybrid kit in the meantime. >> >> Thanks >> >> Paul >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com >> [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas >> Sent: 22 October 2009 08:36 >> To: Flash Coders List >> Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM >> >> I may have misunderstood Paul's requirements. >> >> Paul - if you want to make all files on the disk visible to both >> platforms, just normally burning a disk on Windows or Mac should be >> fine (as Karl suggests). >> >> If you want _different_ files to appear to each platform, look at >> something like the Hybrid CD kit I suggested. >> >> HTH, >> Ian >> >> On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Karl DeSaulniers <k...@designdrumm.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> What are you using to burn your CD if your not using Toast? >>> Are you on a PC or can you use a MAC? >>> If your on a MAC using 10 or greater, you can just put in a CD and it >> >> should >>> >>> ask you what to do. >>> Choose "Open Finder" (I believe is the option) it will load your cd to >>> the >>> desktop >>> and you can open it and load it up with files like a thumbdrive or any >> >> other >>> >>> device. >>> Make sure you dont just move your files, make sure their copying. Hold >>> the >>> option key when moving them to the folder. >>> When your done copying the files to the "burn folder" (the image of your >> >> CD >>> >>> on the desktop), >>> up in the right corner, there should be a "burn cd" button on the edge of >>> the window. >>> Click it and sit back. >>> >>> If you burn your cd this way, MAC automatically sets it to a cross >> >> platform >>> >>> format (I believe) >>> HTH >>> >>> Karl >>> >>> >>> On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Paul Steven wrote: >>> >>>> Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or >>>> even >>>> a >>>> CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of >> >> educational >>>> >>>> games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc >>>> (to >>>> enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). >>>> >>>> I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform >>>> CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for >>>> the >>>> Mac to do this? >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance >>>> >>>> Paul >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Flashcoders mailing list >>>> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >>> Karl DeSaulniers >>> Design Drumm >>> http://designdrumm.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Flashcoders mailing list >> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Karl DeSaulniers > Design Drumm > http://designdrumm.com > > _______________________________________________ > 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
