[Flashcoders] compiling swf without flash
I would like to know if you know a solution for the following problem.. I just would like to know if it's possible and what tools you would use.. I need to build a flash mediaplayer that plays swf and mp3 files. BUT because the mediaplayer will be used in an environment that doesn't support external files the media files must be included with the player in 1 swffile. This will be done by people that don't know how to use flash. My guess would be making a page where the user can select a media file and change the desired settings (title, fontsize,..) and that compiles a new swf file for the user. Creating the player is no problem but I would like to know if it's possible to generate a single swf file from 2 separate files without using flash. The process would be similar to: importing the media file to the library of the media player and exporting the file. thx Gr Bas ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] compiling swf without flash
Hello :) you can use http://swfmill.org/ and http://www.mtasc.org/ to do it :) EKA+ :) 2007/5/15, Bas Quentin // Byontik [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would like to know if you know a solution for the following problem.. I just would like to know if it's possible and what tools you would use.. I need to build a flash mediaplayer that plays swf and mp3 files. BUT because the mediaplayer will be used in an environment that doesn't support external files the media files must be included with the player in 1 swffile. This will be done by people that don't know how to use flash. My guess would be making a page where the user can select a media file and change the desired settings (title, fontsize,..) and that compiles a new swf file for the user. Creating the player is no problem but I would like to know if it's possible to generate a single swf file from 2 separate files without using flash. The process would be similar to: importing the media file to the library of the media player and exporting the file. thx Gr Bas ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Urgent timeout problem
Hi Coders I am capturing and image from swf to jpg with the following code. It sometimes gives the output. But sometimes cause timeout A script is causing flash player . Is there a way to make it not timeout. I have used http://www.buraks.com/swfsli/ with the cmdline swfsli index.swf/t200 /b /d /v Code: who = mixer_mc.holder_mc; var pixels:Array = new Array(); //var snap = new BitmapData(33, 43); var snap = new BitmapData(331.5, 432.9); snap.draw(who); var w:Number = snap.width, tmp; var h:Number = snap.height; var a:Number = 0; while(a=w) { b = 0 while(b=h) { tmp = snap.getPixel(a, b).toString(16); pixels.push(tmp); b++ } perc = int((a*100)/w)/2; _root.mixer_mc.outputLoading_mc.bar_mc.gotoAndStop(perc); a++ } outputImage(pixels, h, w, action); snap.dispose(); Berkay ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] tracking or receiving
hello. can you explain more detailed what that means: i was asked to load a 1x1 pixel ... so i figured i would receive the following ... !? when someone asked you to load the gif bye applying the mentioned url excactly the same person has to make sure, that you will get a gif in return. maybe he meant you should send the name of the gif you want to load via variables like: loadMovie(http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=1x1.gif;); ? For other informations ask the person you get that info from :) greets, dr.ache Helmut Granda schrieb: Thanks, My other idea is to send the variables necessary with a regular sendandload method. my only concern is that the server might not recognize the variables since I'm not sending the headers along with it and I'm not sure if they are necessary. I have been reading in different places trying to determine exactly what variables are neccesary and it looks to me like just sending the variables through an object would suffice. Anyone has experience with this kind of tracking? I'm surprissed no none yet has blogged about this specific item. at least not that I have found between flash and asp/.net/php and such. On 5/14/07, dr.ache [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi. depends on what that server returns on that request. the asp file must return a gif in the response, otherwise the loadClip method fails. greets, dr.ache Helmut Granda schrieb: I was asked to load a 1x1 pixel gif to one of my movies so I figured I would receive the following: http://www.server.com/thepixel.gif but I received this: http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=avar2=bvar3=c... to me it looks more like I need to send some variables to the server rather than loading a gif. If i do the regular: var theHolder = this.createEmptyMovieClip(holder, this.getNextHighestDepth() ); theHolder.loadMovie( http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=avar2=bvar3=c... ); Would it still be able to track the gif? TIA ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] simple movie scroller Bug.
hi i cant figure out what you mean? you load a movie with that mentioned code in frame one or on frame one of your main movie? what means you want to load it in the middle frame? dr.ache Paul V. schrieb: Hello, I should probably not need to ask this. But I am running a movie. move. about 300 frames. I am looking at have it load into the middle frame and having a simple movie scroll. I start with this in frame 1. stop(); btn.onRelease = function(){ gotoAndStop(start); // start label is in the middle of the mov about frame 150. this._alpha = 0; // I turn off the buttons vis. I will probably load it and unload it in the final copy. Not sure on the edicate for this. less code this way. Less clutter the other way unloading the movie. frameNav(); //call the function } function frameNav(){ onEnterFrame = function(){ //simple onEnterFrame movFrame = _xmouse; //movie frame which is about 300 frames should run from _xmouse = 0 to _xmouse = 300 gotoAndStop(movFrame); //gotoAndStop Movie pans as long as you slide the mouse, stops where you want it to stop. } } here is the problem the mov for some reason behaves exactally as you would expect from reading the code. except one thing. For some annoying reason, it stops at frame 177 or 178. So my code does not refer to that frame, nor do I have any stops, labels, mcs or any actionscript at all on that frame. So I really am stumped. Again this is something I am asking because, it seems to me at this point that there is an increasing chance that there is a common bug. Otherwise??? Let me know. and thanks guys and gals. Peace Vdst. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] tracking or receiving
Hi, I think you are trying to load some sort of tracking gif of an outside provider right? In that case, just load the gif through the exact url you have been given. So if the url mentioned said bla.asp?a=5b=7c=8 etc, use that in your load function. The external provider will make sure it is a gif being returned. Ben -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dr.ache Sent: dinsdag 15 mei 2007 10:15 To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] tracking or receiving hello. can you explain more detailed what that means: i was asked to load a 1x1 pixel ... so i figured i would receive the following ... !? when someone asked you to load the gif bye applying the mentioned url excactly the same person has to make sure, that you will get a gif in return. maybe he meant you should send the name of the gif you want to load via variables like: loadMovie(http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=1x1.gif;); ? For other informations ask the person you get that info from :) greets, dr.ache Helmut Granda schrieb: Thanks, My other idea is to send the variables necessary with a regular sendandload method. my only concern is that the server might not recognize the variables since I'm not sending the headers along with it and I'm not sure if they are necessary. I have been reading in different places trying to determine exactly what variables are neccesary and it looks to me like just sending the variables through an object would suffice. Anyone has experience with this kind of tracking? I'm surprissed no none yet has blogged about this specific item. at least not that I have found between flash and asp/.net/php and such. On 5/14/07, dr.ache [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi. depends on what that server returns on that request. the asp file must return a gif in the response, otherwise the loadClip method fails. greets, dr.ache Helmut Granda schrieb: I was asked to load a 1x1 pixel gif to one of my movies so I figured I would receive the following: http://www.server.com/thepixel.gif but I received this: http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=avar2=bvar3=c... to me it looks more like I need to send some variables to the server rather than loading a gif. If i do the regular: var theHolder = this.createEmptyMovieClip(holder, this.getNextHighestDepth() ); theHolder.loadMovie( http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=avar2=bvar3=c... ); Would it still be able to track the gif? TIA ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] simple movie scroller Bug.
stop(); btn.onRelease = function(){ gotoAndStop(start); // start label is in the middle of the mov about frame 150. this._alpha = 0; // I turn off the buttons vis. I will probably load it and unload it in the final copy. Not sure on the edicate for this. less code this way. Less clutter the other way unloading the movie. frameNav(); //call the function } function frameNav(){ onEnterFrame = function(){ //simple onEnterFrame movFrame = _xmouse; //movie frame which is about 300 frames should run from _xmouse = 0 to _xmouse = 300 gotoAndStop(movFrame); //gotoAndStop Movie pans as long as you slide the mouse, stops where you want it to stop. } } here is the problem the mov for some reason behaves exactally as you would expect from reading the code. except one thing. For some annoying reason, it stops at frame 177 or 178. So my code does not refer to that frame, nor do I have any stops, labels, mcs or any actionscript at all on that frame. So I really am stumped. Again this is something I am asking because, it seems to me at this point that there is an increasing chance that there is a common bug. Otherwise??? I think I understand what you're asking. Is this 'movie' you're scrolling through a FLV? I wonder if you're having trouble scrubbing through it because it doesn't have enough keyframes? Danny ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Mortgage calculator in Flash or other technology?
Hi there A client has asked me to create a mortgage calculator for their site and I was thinking of doing it in Flash. However the client is concerned that not everyone has Flash plugin. Therefore I need to consider the alternatives, one of which is to do it in javascript. However I read that 7% of internet users do not have javascript turned on. I would appreciate any advice on what the best technology is to create this. Hopefully Flash is the answer:) Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Mortgage calculator in Flash or other technology?
Two things, that quickly came into my mind: 1) Try the new OpenLaszlo Version, which can render to Flash as well as to DHTML(upps, needs Javascript, :-)) 2) Use Flash and offer a projector (exe or the like) for those, who can't install the FlashPlayer plugin - which I can only imagine within a coorporate environment. On the other side, I can't think of a company that don't allow flash these days. I would use Flash7/Actionscript2.0 which is really widely spread these days. hth, Matthias 2007/5/15, Paul Steven [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi there A client has asked me to create a mortgage calculator for their site and I was thinking of doing it in Flash. However the client is concerned that not everyone has Flash plugin. Therefore I need to consider the alternatives, one of which is to do it in javascript. However I read that 7% of internet users do not have javascript turned on. I would appreciate any advice on what the best technology is to create this. Hopefully Flash is the answer:) Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] AS2 - erase bitmap?
Hi guys - I have a small bitmap (a stain) on stage that needs to be erased by dragging an eraser over it. It's easy ennough to reveal it, by drawing into a dynamic mask, but I'm having trouble going the other way. I can, of course, use the mask method and just reveal a chunk of background above the stain, but I need to remove the alpha too, as the clip will be placed randomly on a page, so I need to be able to see whatever page is behind the stain when it's gone. Lastly, I also need a way of determining if the stain has been fully 'erased' - or close enough... Dave - Head Developer http://www.blurredistinction.com Adobe Community Expert http://www.adobe.com/communities/experts/ ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Mortgage calculator in Flash or other technology?
I suggest go for flash. As it is widely spread plug-in for web browsers. Amandeep Singh, Senior Flash Engineer, Synapse Communication Pvt. Ltd. F-18, Sector 11, NOIDA, UP www.synapse.co.in Mobile: +91 92161 03894 Office: +91 120 4330500 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Steven Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:14 PM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com; 'Paul V.' Subject: [Flashcoders] Mortgage calculator in Flash or other technology? Hi there A client has asked me to create a mortgage calculator for their site and I was thinking of doing it in Flash. However the client is concerned that not everyone has Flash plugin. Therefore I need to consider the alternatives, one of which is to do it in javascript. However I read that 7% of internet users do not have javascript turned on. I would appreciate any advice on what the best technology is to create this. Hopefully Flash is the answer:) Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Mortgage calculator in Flash or other technology?
Hi there A client has asked me to create a mortgage calculator for their site and I was thinking of doing it in Flash. However the client is concerned that not everyone has Flash plugin. Therefore I need to consider the alternatives, one of which is to do it in javascript. However I read that 7% of internet users do not have javascript turned on. I would appreciate any advice on what the best technology is to create this. Hopefully Flash is the answer:) I'd say the only option for people with no javaScript is going to be a server-based solution like asp. Certainly your web user with no Javascript won't be likely to have Flash either. Danny ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Mortgage calculator in Flash or other technology?
http://www.adobe.com/products/player_census/flashplayer/ http://www.adobe.com/products/player_census/flashplayer/version_penetration.html http://www.adobe.com/products/player_census/flashplayer/PC.html - Original Message - From: Paul Steven [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com; 'Paul V.' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 12:43 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] Mortgage calculator in Flash or other technology? Hi there A client has asked me to create a mortgage calculator for their site and I was thinking of doing it in Flash. However the client is concerned that not everyone has Flash plugin. Therefore I need to consider the alternatives, one of which is to do it in javascript. However I read that 7% of internet users do not have javascript turned on. I would appreciate any advice on what the best technology is to create this. Hopefully Flash is the answer:) Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 - erase bitmap?
I don't quite understand the bulk of what you wrote - but for the last bit: Lastly, I also need a way of determining if the stain has been fully 'erased' - or close enough... Capture whatever clip you've ended up with into a BitmapData and use getColorBoundsRect() (a truly wonderful function). Ian On 5/15/07, Dave Mennenoh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys - I have a small bitmap (a stain) on stage that needs to be erased by dragging an eraser over it. It's easy ennough to reveal it, by drawing into a dynamic mask, but I'm having trouble going the other way. I can, of course, use the mask method and just reveal a chunk of background above the stain, but I need to remove the alpha too, as the clip will be placed randomly on a page, so I need to be able to see whatever page is behind the stain when it's gone. Lastly, I also need a way of determining if the stain has been fully 'erased' - or close enough... Dave - Head Developer http://www.blurredistinction.com Adobe Community Expert http://www.adobe.com/communities/experts/ ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 - erase bitmap?
I don't quite understand the bulk of what you wrote - but for the last bit: Nice. Thanks for that tip. I'll try to explain more clearly. I have an 'eraser' that can be dragged over a 'stain' image. When the user clicks I need to have the eraser remove bits of the stain image. The trouble I'm having with it is that I need the actual alpha of the stain to be removed as well, so that the user can see a varying background image underneath. Dave - Head Developer http://www.blurredistinction.com Adobe Community Expert http://www.adobe.com/communities/experts/ ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] FLV Script embedding
Hello, this is a bit of a newbie question but I wanted to check this out before diving into learning Flex development. Can you embed scripts into an FLV file (preferabbly when encoding)? I'm looking to do something similar to the script embedding in Windows media encoder to trigger timeline image loading. For example when the flv stream gets to a particular timeline point it will execute a script? I'm hoping to create an app that plays a live stream and updates power point style image information. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Sorry in advance if this is an obvoius answer, I have checked the docs and the archives and couldn't seem to work out if this possible. Cheers. ant. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 - erase bitmap?
Oh, okay. Most obvious, I think, is to paint into the BitmapData of the stain, copying BitmapData from the background image behind it. If your background image is static, that should do what you want it to. Alternatively, you could copy a rect from the background into a clip in _front_ of the stain, give it an empty mask (so it's invisible i.e. you see the stain to start with) and gradually reveal the background (i.e. cover up the stain) by drawing into the mask. If you need the background animated in some way, you could copy the pixels from the background into this clip once a frame. There's probably some clever manipulation that can be done by a ColourMatrixFilter to flip an alpha value and to use copyPixels - but I'd need to experiment. :-) HTH, Ian On 5/15/07, Dave Mennenoh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice. Thanks for that tip. I'll try to explain more clearly. I have an 'eraser' that can be dragged over a 'stain' image. When the user clicks I need to have the eraser remove bits of the stain image. The trouble I'm having with it is that I need the actual alpha of the stain to be removed as well, so that the user can see a varying background image underneath. Dave - Head Developer http://www.blurredistinction.com Adobe Community Expert http://www.adobe.com/communities/experts/ ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Identifying a unique Flash plugin
Hi Is there any way to uniquely identify a single Flash plug-in? Perhaps there is an indentity code, or is there anyway to get something unique from a user's computer through Flash (something like the MAC address)? Basically we need to know whether a user has played a game before but we don't want them to register / login, and we can't rely on cookies / local shared objects. Thanks Jake ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded?
Hi there, I am sure I remember coming across a way of reading an XML file before it is fully loaded though I can't find it. What I would like to do is load all the information from an XML file but only if an attribute in the first node has changed (this is like an ID that the Flash app can use to decide whether or not to load all of the XML unless it is a new version). Has anyone else heard of this of or is this wishful thinking? Thanks :) Ali ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] compiling swf without flash
thanks i'll give it a try On 5/15/07, eka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello :) you can use http://swfmill.org/ and http://www.mtasc.org/ to do it :) EKA+ :) 2007/5/15, Bas Quentin // Byontik [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would like to know if you know a solution for the following problem.. I just would like to know if it's possible and what tools you would use.. I need to build a flash mediaplayer that plays swf and mp3 files. BUT because the mediaplayer will be used in an environment that doesn't support external files the media files must be included with the player in 1 swffile. This will be done by people that don't know how to use flash. My guess would be making a page where the user can select a media file and change the desired settings (title, fontsize,..) and that compiles a new swf file for the user. Creating the player is no problem but I would like to know if it's possible to generate a single swf file from 2 separate files without using flash. The process would be similar to: importing the media file to the library of the media player and exporting the file. thx Gr Bas ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Gr _Bas ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] FLV Script embedding
Hi Anthony The Cue point are the things u are looking for. http://livedocs.adobe.com/flash/8/main/3484.html http://theflashblog.com/?p=78 Best On 5/15/07, Anthony Backhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, this is a bit of a newbie question but I wanted to check this out before diving into learning Flex development. Can you embed scripts into an FLV file (preferabbly when encoding)? I'm looking to do something similar to the script embedding in Windows media encoder to trigger timeline image loading. For example when the flv stream gets to a particular timeline point it will execute a script? I'm hoping to create an app that plays a live stream and updates power point style image information. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Sorry in advance if this is an obvoius answer, I have checked the docs and the archives and couldn't seem to work out if this possible. Cheers. ant. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Berkay UNAL [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded?
In AS2, you can certainly do some initial checking before it's _parsed_ by overriding the onData function of the XML object. You could do some very simple string-checking on the raw string (to check your attribute) and then decide whether or not to pass it on for parsing. How much speed that'll gain you, I don't know. I suspect there are ways to part-load objects in AS3. The other fairly obvious way would be to do the work server-side, proxying your true data source and sending only minimal data if nothing has changed. HTH, Ian On 5/15/07, Alistair Colling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there, I am sure I remember coming across a way of reading an XML file before it is fully loaded though I can't find it. What I would like to do is load all the information from an XML file but only if an attribute in the first node has changed (this is like an ID that the Flash app can use to decide whether or not to load all of the XML unless it is a new version). Has anyone else heard of this of or is this wishful thinking? Thanks :) Ali ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Identifying a unique Flash plugin
You can grab something like the IP address with Javascript and/or server scripts, and use ExternalInterface or FlashVars to get the value. Lots of links if you Google get ip address with javascript Other than that, the Flash security model does not allow you to access much at all about the local machine, especially if you say you cannot do logins/cookies/shared objects. Jason Merrill Bank of America GTO Learning Leadership Development eTools Multimedia Team -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jake Prime Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:53 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] Identifying a unique Flash plugin Hi Is there any way to uniquely identify a single Flash plug-in? Perhaps there is an indentity code, or is there anyway to get something unique from a user's computer through Flash (something like the MAC address)? Basically we need to know whether a user has played a game before but we don't want them to register / login, and we can't rely on cookies / local shared objects. Thanks Jake ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 - erase bitmap?
If your background image is static, that should do what you want it to. It isn't... I got it working the way I wanted though. I made a transparent 'brush' bitmap, then copypixeled that into my stain bitmap... works perfectly and affects the alpha like I need. Dave - Head Developer http://www.blurredistinction.com Adobe Community Expert http://www.adobe.com/communities/experts/ ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded?
Try the onData event handler of the XML object. Needs some extra magic I think though. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alistair Colling Sent: dinsdag 15 mei 2007 16:07 To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded? Hi there, I am sure I remember coming across a way of reading an XML file before it is fully loaded though I can't find it. What I would like to do is load all the information from an XML file but only if an attribute in the first node has changed (this is like an ID that the Flash app can use to decide whether or not to load all of the XML unless it is a new version). Has anyone else heard of this of or is this wishful thinking? Thanks :) Ali ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Identifying a unique Flash plugin
Hi Is there any way to uniquely identify a single Flash plug-in? Perhaps there is an indentity code, or is there anyway to get something unique from a user's computer through Flash (something like the MAC address)? Basically we need to know whether a user has played a game before but we don't want them to register / login, and we can't rely on cookies / local shared objects. No, without cookies/shared objects there's no way to be sure. If you need to be reliable, they have to log in; if you only need reasonable reliability, then you can go for cookies (incidentally, logging in is better because it means different users can share a computer, and one user can use different computers). Alternatively, I find 'skip intro' to be a reasonably effective option :) Danny ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded?
Hi there, I am sure I remember coming across a way of reading an XML file before it is fully loaded though I can't find it. What I would like to do is load all the information from an XML file but only if an attribute in the first node has changed (this is like an ID that the Flash app can use to decide whether or not to load all of the XML unless it is a new version). Has anyone else heard of this of or is this wishful thinking? You could parse the initial text manually, but in fairness the XML object is pretty fast and I'd imagine you're better off just letting it load. If you want to have an ID for whether the xml has changed, why not just put one into a different file? Danny ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Curves question for math gurus
Regarding those curve math questions... I truly appreciated everyone's help! Here is the result (clothesline navigation!) http://www.nfb.ca/cannes/ Many thanks! On 5/2/07 5:14 AM, Ivan Dembicki [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Thank you, I redid my whole thing using your classes! Really super, more flexibility + less code ! Is there any doc online ? http://www.bezier.ru/eng/AS2/ru/bezier/geom/Bezier.html ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Identifying a unique Flash plugin
Thanks Jason. Unfortunately if we can't use IP addresses as if you have multiple computers behind a proxy server (e.g. universities) they all have a single IP address. It really needs to be something unique to a single machine. However the more I look the more it seems impossible to do... jake On 15/05/07, Merrill, Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can grab something like the IP address with Javascript and/or server scripts, and use ExternalInterface or FlashVars to get the value. Lots of links if you Google get ip address with javascript Other than that, the Flash security model does not allow you to access much at all about the local machine, especially if you say you cannot do logins/cookies/shared objects. Jason Merrill Bank of America GTO Learning Leadership Development eTools Multimedia Team -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jake Prime Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:53 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] Identifying a unique Flash plugin Hi Is there any way to uniquely identify a single Flash plug-in? Perhaps there is an indentity code, or is there anyway to get something unique from a user's computer through Flash (something like the MAC address)? Basically we need to know whether a user has played a game before but we don't want them to register / login, and we can't rely on cookies / local shared objects. Thanks Jake ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] FLV Script embedding
Thanks Berkay. perfect. :) On 15/05/07, Berkay Unal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Anthony The Cue point are the things u are looking for. http://livedocs.adobe.com/flash/8/main/3484.html http://theflashblog.com/?p=78 Best On 5/15/07, Anthony Backhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, this is a bit of a newbie question but I wanted to check this out before diving into learning Flex development. Can you embed scripts into an FLV file (preferabbly when encoding)? I'm looking to do something similar to the script embedding in Windows media encoder to trigger timeline image loading. For example when the flv stream gets to a particular timeline point it will execute a script? I'm hoping to create an app that plays a live stream and updates power point style image information. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Sorry in advance if this is an obvoius answer, I have checked the docs and the archives and couldn't seem to work out if this possible. Cheers. ant. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Berkay UNAL [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] actionscript cuepoint question
Josh, I¹m pretty sure this has nothing to do with cue points. Although you can seek to cue points, this is an issue regarding seeking to the next available group of frames. This cannot be avoided. The only way you can improve this is to increase the number of keyframes used during encoding. This will also increase file size. Rich ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] simple movie scroller Bug.
I can¹t tell just from your code what is going on, but I have two comments. 1) If you end up hiding your buttons, use _visible = false/true, not _alpha = 0/100. Alpha vals of zero mean your elements still trap/trigger mouse events, are still composited, etc. 2) Your behavior may be stopping at frame 17X, rather than 300, because the _xmouse value is relative to the movie not a movie clip? Or the equation you're using to offset the value isn't correct? Try tracing the _xmouse and the frame number and see if they match up. Rich ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded?
On 5/15/07, Danny Kodicek [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there, I am sure I remember coming across a way of reading an XML file before it is fully loaded though I can't find it. What I would like to do is load all the information from an XML file but only if an attribute in the first node has changed (this is like an ID that the Flash app can use to decide whether or not to load all of the XML unless it is a new version). Has anyone else heard of this of or is this wishful thinking? Wishful thinking. Once Flash starts to download something, it doesn't stop (streaming media excluded). If you can, make an addition to the back-end: a script or web service call that returns a Boolean, based on the same thing. Am I right in assuming that the XML file is very large? (If not, what would be the point?) -- T. Michael Keesey Director of Technology Exopolis, Inc. 2894 Rowena Avenue Ste. B Los Angeles, California 90039 -- The Dinosauricon: http://dino.lm.com Parry Carney: http://parryandcarney.com ISPN Forum: http://www.phylonames.org/forum/ ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] AS3 KeyboardEvent Oddity [cross-post alert]
Hey all, Having a bit of a mare with a 2 player game using WASD for player 1 and cursor keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) for player 2. It seems that the keyboard will only trigger either RIGHT or D, not both together :( If I change player 1's controls to SZXC (or ESDF) it works fine. Has anyone come across this, or know if it's possible to hack the Keyboard class to make RIGHT and D work at the same time? Thanks! James ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] actionscript cuepoint question
This cannot be avoided. The only way you can improve this is to increase the number of keyframes used during encoding. Wrong. Post compression, you can insert cue points (and metadata) between keyframes with Captionate. Uses a separate script track. Works a charm. Randy Tinfow IMAGE PLANT ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded?
What about utilizing two separate XML files. The first files contains the elements that predicate the loading of the second XML file. Yes, it's more than one file, but may be a more practical approach as opposed to overwriting the onLoad event handler. ...Rob ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? d ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] AS3 KeyboardEvent Oddity [cross-post alert]
Just curious, what operating system are you on? WASD are so often used as 'direction' keys, I'm wondering if there could be something in the accessibility options of the OS that is making it react this way... Just a thought. Daniel Holth I.S. Programmer x5217 || J401 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Marsden Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:08 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] AS3 KeyboardEvent Oddity [cross-post alert] Hey all, Having a bit of a mare with a 2 player game using WASD for player 1 and cursor keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) for player 2. It seems that the keyboard will only trigger either RIGHT or D, not both together :( If I change player 1's controls to SZXC (or ESDF) it works fine. Has anyone come across this, or know if it's possible to hack the Keyboard class to make RIGHT and D work at the same time? Thanks! James ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com This e-mail and its attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee(s) and may contain privileged, confidential or proprietary information. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, displaying, copying, or use of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please inform the sender immediately and delete and destroy any record of this message. Thank you. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
http://www.5etdemi.com/blog/archives/2007/05/amfphporg-domain-name-debac le/ regards, - ji\m/ www.algorithmist.net algorithmist.wordpress.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dnk Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:43 AM To: Flashcoders Subject: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org? looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
http://amfphp.sourceforge.net/ On 5/15/07, dnk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? d ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- count_schemula ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded?
I don't have the original post for this thread, but if you're in AS3, perhaps the URLStream class would be what you want. Paul -- Paul Chang, Ph.D. PCD. On May 15, 2007, at 7:34 AM, Smeets, Ben wrote: Try the onData event handler of the XML object. Needs some extra magic I think though. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alistair Colling Sent: dinsdag 15 mei 2007 16:07 To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] Can I read XML before it is loaded? Hi there, I am sure I remember coming across a way of reading an XML file before it is fully loaded though I can't find it. What I would like to do is load all the information from an XML file but only if an attribute in the first node has changed (this is like an ID that the Flash app can use to decide whether or not to load all of the XML unless it is a new version). Has anyone else heard of this of or is this wishful thinking? Thanks :) Ali ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http:// www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
http://amfphp.sourceforge.net/ Not the latest, though it's 1.2.6 :( On 5/15/07, Count Schemula [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://amfphp.sourceforge.net/ On 5/15/07, dnk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? d ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- count_schemula -- count_schemula ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
http://www.5etdemi.com/blog/archives/2007/05/amfphporg-domain-name-debacle/ --Pedro Taranto dnk escreveu: looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? d ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Identifying a unique Flash plugin
Well, then you can't do it (as far as I know) due to inherent security violations. Your client, on one hand, doesn't want to allow logins or shared objects (for security reasons I assume), yet they are asking you to break security (which the Flash player and partially the browser won't let you do) - so they have put you in a Catch-22 type situation unfortunately. Seems like time to go back to the client and educate? Jason Merrill Bank of America GTO Learning Leadership Development eTools Multimedia Team ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
There's been a whole deal about it, check out Patrick Mineault's blog www.5etdemi.com. You can find the amfphp website at http://amfphp.sourceforge.net asai dnk wrote: looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? d ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
Yeah, looks like the domain got snatched with that whole registrar snafu of a few months ago. Right now it's up in the air as to whether they can get the domain back. In any case, the project's still very much alive. Update your bookmarks to http://amfphp.sourceforge.net/ and you'll be fine. - Original Message From: dnk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flashcoders flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:42:50 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org? looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? d ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] actionscript cuepoint question
Hi, Thanks Randy for your kind words about Captionate. While you can indeed insert a cue point at any time with Captionate, in a FLV file, only key frame times can be seeked to, if the FLV contains video. (AFAIK, FMS creates a key frame on the fly, but I don't think it applies here). When you seek to an arbitrary time, the next key frame (not nearest) will be seeked. If the FLV does not contain video, you can seek to any time. (But of course, you'll seek to the next tags time, rather than the exact time). When you insert 'navigation' type cue points at encode time, the encoder makes sure there's a key frame at the cue point time. (If there's audio, and audio delay is applied, then provided that the previous key frame is greater than audiodelay time away, again, correct key frame will be seeked). With Captionate, you can insert any type of cue point at any time but, Captionate, being not an encoder, cannot guarantee you can seek to the exact cue point time. Captionate even has an option to create a temporary FLV file with all frames as key frames [using FFMPEG, only for Sorenson], so that FLV preview can work as expected (no jumps, caused by lack of key frames). For a FLV trimmer application, if you'll not be re-encoding, then snapping at key frames is actually a good thing, because you can only cut an FLV with video at key frames. HTH. Best regards, Burak www.asvguy.com Burak KALAYCI, Manitu Group http://www.buraks.com http://www.manitugroup.com - Original Message - From: Randy Tinfow [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:37 PM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] actionscript cuepoint question This cannot be avoided. The only way you can improve this is to increase the number of keyframes used during encoding. Wrong. Post compression, you can insert cue points (and metadata) between keyframes with Captionate. Uses a separate script track. Works a charm. Randy Tinfow IMAGE PLANT ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 KeyboardEvent Oddity [cross-post alert]
Hey all, Having a bit of a mare with a 2 player game using WASD for player 1 and cursor keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) for player 2. It seems that the keyboard will only trigger either RIGHT or D, not both together :( If I change player 1's controls to SZXC (or ESDF) it works fine. Has anyone come across this, or know if it's possible to hack the Keyboard class to make RIGHT and D work at the same time? I'm not sure if this is your case, but it's very common for keyboard manufacturers to build some keyboard circuits together in a way that there's a limitation on the number of keys pressed at the same time that the keyboard can detect, or that certain keys cannot be pressed at the same time (depending on the group of keys they belong to on the keyboard circuitry). I advise you to test other keyboard models and brands (regardless of OS) to see if the error occurs. Testing here I can read d and RIGHT at the same time without a problem (cheap but good/oldschool MITSUMI keyboard). Zeh ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org?
See Count Schemula's reply...it's at sourceforge. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dnk Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:43 AM To: Flashcoders Subject: [Flashcoders] amfphp.org? looks like the domain has expired (May 7th). I am assuming the project is not dead, but it is rather just an over site by the owner. Does anyone have any info on this? How about a spot to download the latest? d ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] actionscript cuepoint question
Sorry to offend. I don't know how that got cut out of the email I sent. Perhaps I hit send prematurely. Josh, for more info on injecting, this little article may help: http://www.devx.com/webdev/Article/31420/0/page/2 followed by a way to use that, and a server-side solution like LightTPD, PHP or CF to deliver streaming video at little to no cost. http://www.devx.com/webdev/Article/31960 Rich On 5/15/07 12:37 PM, Randy Tinfow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This cannot be avoided. The only way you can improve this is to increase the number of keyframes used during encoding. Wrong. Post compression, you can insert cue points (and metadata) between keyframes with Captionate. Uses a separate script track. Works a charm. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Challenge: open YouTube FLV in your own SWF
I've been doing this with AS3 for a while now... Just using a Loader. Go to http://www.biality.com/tubes/tubes.swf Enter a nickname by typing /nick whatever Then type this: /plugin http://www.youtube.com/v/G-U5N9WHuOI - Kipp -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Vassilev | FM Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 6:47 AM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] Challenge: open YouTube FLV in your own SWF I've been desparately trying to figure out a way to do so, you can't do it since YouTube's crossdomain XML features *.google.com and *.youtube.com. I want to experiment with a mashup which requires direct access to the FLV. So I started looking at the various Google services, in the hope one of them serves from a *.google.com domain. Google Pages? Maybe pages.google.com ? Nope, googlepages.com Google Widgets? Maybe widgets.google.com? Nope, gmodules.com Google Code Projects? googlecode.com... There's nothing on YouTube about uploading direct files I found, so my little experiment is doomed to fail.. unless I'm missing something? Does anyone of you know a service/idea/trick/API to open a streaming FLV somehow from YouTube? The only thing I could think of is, of course, screen scraping the FLV url (keepvid.com style) and downloading it to my server to play. But that's not really what I wanted... Regards, Stan Vassilev ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] tracking or receiving
Thanks all for the info, after reading a lot about the subject and looking at my options I figured out the best way (or a least I think it is) was to create a JS function that will write the gif (PXL) object to a div. Now the JS is being called within flash. So far so good. I'm just waiting to receive the report if all is functional, if everything works correctly I will go ahead and make a blog post about it because it would really help to fix this issue or at least have some info about it. -h On 5/15/07, Smeets, Ben [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I think you are trying to load some sort of tracking gif of an outside provider right? In that case, just load the gif through the exact url you have been given. So if the url mentioned said bla.asp?a=5b=7c=8 etc, use that in your load function. The external provider will make sure it is a gif being returned. Ben -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dr.ache Sent: dinsdag 15 mei 2007 10:15 To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] tracking or receiving hello. can you explain more detailed what that means: i was asked to load a 1x1 pixel ... so i figured i would receive the following ... !? when someone asked you to load the gif bye applying the mentioned url excactly the same person has to make sure, that you will get a gif in return. maybe he meant you should send the name of the gif you want to load via variables like: loadMovie(http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=1x1.gif;); ? For other informations ask the person you get that info from :) greets, dr.ache Helmut Granda schrieb: Thanks, My other idea is to send the variables necessary with a regular sendandload method. my only concern is that the server might not recognize the variables since I'm not sending the headers along with it and I'm not sure if they are necessary. I have been reading in different places trying to determine exactly what variables are neccesary and it looks to me like just sending the variables through an object would suffice. Anyone has experience with this kind of tracking? I'm surprissed no none yet has blogged about this specific item. at least not that I have found between flash and asp/.net/php and such. On 5/14/07, dr.ache [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi. depends on what that server returns on that request. the asp file must return a gif in the response, otherwise the loadClip method fails. greets, dr.ache Helmut Granda schrieb: I was asked to load a 1x1 pixel gif to one of my movies so I figured I would receive the following: http://www.server.com/thepixel.gif but I received this: http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=avar2=bvar3=c... to me it looks more like I need to send some variables to the server rather than loading a gif. If i do the regular: var theHolder = this.createEmptyMovieClip(holder, this.getNextHighestDepth() ); theHolder.loadMovie( http://www.server.com/page.asp?var1=avar2=bvar3=c... ); Would it still be able to track the gif? TIA ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription
[Flashcoders] Flash animation like http://u10.iriver.com/
Hi, I have a project with animation of a person, and the client is in doubt about real person animed or silhouette like the one in http://u10.iriver.com/. Do you know what are the best techniques for both? The iriver example, what technique do you think it uses? My weakeast point in Flash is animation, and the design company will take care of it, but they asked me that cause they know nothing about Flash. Anyone has a tip for doing those differente animations? Thanks! Helios ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Flash animation like http://u10.iriver.com/
You can't do fluid motion like that in Flash without some real-life motion capture first. Looks like they could have done some tracing to vector of bitmap sequences from a video file. Jason Merrill Bank of America GTO Learning Leadership Development eTools Multimedia Team -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Helios Pregioni Bayma Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:57 PM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] Flash animation like http://u10.iriver.com/ Hi, I have a project with animation of a person, and the client is in doubt about real person animed or silhouette like the one in http://u10.iriver.com/. Do you know what are the best techniques for both? The iriver example, what technique do you think it uses? My weakeast point in Flash is animation, and the design company will take care of it, but they asked me that cause they know nothing about Flash. Anyone has a tip for doing those differente animations? Thanks! Helios ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash animation like http://u10.iriver.com/
Yeah Jason, I thought so, and do you know what software could trace real-life motion? Should it be After Effects? Another one? Thanks Helios ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Q:Using BitmapData for alpha masking
I have an irregularly shaped transparent png that I dynamically load.What I need to do is to create a dynamic mask that is the same shape as the non-transparent areas of the png.Is this possible using the Bitmap Data object? _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash animation like http://u10.iriver.com/
http://www.on2.com/consumer/flix-pro I've never had any exp. with that but I've seen tons of ads for it. ;) on another note, that could be a bitmap sequence that has been tracebitmapped - with the edges looking not as smooth as hand drawn. B. On 5/15/07, Helios Pregioni Bayma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah Jason, I thought so, and do you know what software could trace real-life motion? Should it be After Effects? Another one? Thanks Helios ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Challenge: open YouTube FLV in your own SWF
There are tons of sites that come up on google if you search for download youtube flv, or things of that ilk. There are sites that will give you the direct path to the FLV and you can use their scripts for any YouTube movie ID url. FireBug for Firefox and Fiddler for IE7 are two examples of apps that provide HTTP request logs which allow you to see what the video path the Youtube video player is requesting and then plug that in to your flv player. Works fine. As you will discover, some flvs on youtube (actually, a lot) have no metadata whatsoever, so you need to use the YouTube API first to get the video information (specifically, duration, so you can seek). ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash animation like http://u10.iriver.com/
Yes, FlixPro can output to vector. The trick starting with a source that is as clear and high-contrast as possible. To keep processing to a minimum, try to film the sequence with an actor dressed as darkly and uniformly as possible on a white background. Lights can wash out the background altogether. If needed, you can increase the contrast in pre-processing and then run it through FlixPro to output to vector. Rich ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] flash projector sending xml to php (sendAndLoad) or php variables...
Anyone have good examples/pointers of both sending - raw xml data to a php page - sending variables to a php page without using a browser (ie behind the scenes). I've been looking at both LoadVars and XML's sendAndLoad but can't get it to function... ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com