Re: [Flashcoders] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
In the bad old days we used to use scripts which did things like duplicate lots of MCs each containing one text box just big enough for one character and then position them with maths. I think that was flash 4 or perhaps 5 I can't remember. There must be a better way these days. On 3/1/06, Hairy Dog Digital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > What exactly are you trying to do? The kerning property seems > > to have very limited potential and if you like myself are on > > a Mac the quote below will lbe disturbing. > > If I'm reading the original post correctly, he's trying to specify > letterspacing (eg, "tracking") in dynamic text fields, not kerning, > similar > to how you can set the letterspacing of text on static fields in the > property panel. > > > > ___ > 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
> What exactly are you trying to do? The kerning property seems > to have very limited potential and if you like myself are on > a Mac the quote below will lbe disturbing. If I'm reading the original post correctly, he's trying to specify letterspacing (eg, "tracking") in dynamic text fields, not kerning, similar to how you can set the letterspacing of text on static fields in the property panel. ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
What exactly are you trying to do? The kerning property seems to have very limited potential and if you like myself are on a Mac the quote below will lbe disturbing. The kerning property is only supported in SWF files created in Windows, not in SWF files created on the Macintosh. However, Windows SWF files *can* be played in non-Windows versions of Flash Player, and the kerning will still apply. On 3/1/06, James Deakin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > *These should all prove interesting:* > > > http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/8/main/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=LiveDocs_Parts&file=2811.html > > ** > > * > *http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/8/main/1133.html > > *TextFormat.kerning* *Property* Lets you turn kerning on or off for the > TextFormat object. > > *TextFormat.leading * *Property* Lets you use negative leading, so the > space between lines is less than the text height. This lets you put lines of > text close together in your applications. > > *TextFormat.letterSpacing * *Property* Lets you specify the amount of > space that is uniformly distributed between characters. > > > On 3/1/06, Mike Britton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A couple things I saw in the docs: > > > > "Kerning is supported for embedded fonts only. " > > "The kerning property is only supported in SWF files created in > > Windows, not in SWF files created on the Macintosh." > > > > Mike > > ___ > > 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
*These should all prove interesting:* http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/8/main/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=LiveDocs_Parts&file=2811.html ** * *http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/8/main/1133.html *TextFormat.kerning* *Property* Lets you turn kerning on or off for the TextFormat object. *TextFormat.leading * *Property* Lets you use negative leading, so the space between lines is less than the text height. This lets you put lines of text close together in your applications. *TextFormat.letterSpacing * *Property* Lets you specify the amount of space that is uniformly distributed between characters. On 3/1/06, Mike Britton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A couple things I saw in the docs: > > "Kerning is supported for embedded fonts only. " > "The kerning property is only supported in SWF files created in > Windows, not in SWF files created on the Macintosh." > > Mike > ___ > 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
"The kerning property is only supported in SWF files created in Windows, not in SWF files created on the Macintosh." LOL ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
A couple things I saw in the docs: "Kerning is supported for embedded fonts only. " "The kerning property is only supported in SWF files created in Windows, not in SWF files created on the Macintosh." Mike ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
> Didn't Flash 8 bring with it justified text & also the ability to adjust the > space between letters? I don't have a reference book nearby but I am almost > positive its in there. I think he's looking for "kerning" support, which is present.. Try looking up the TextFormat class in the manual (or searching for "kerning" I guess). hth -K ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
Oops - I was thinking of something else. Didn't Flash 8 bring with it justified text & also the ability to adjust the space between letters? I don't have a reference book nearby but I am almost positive its in there. On 3/1/06, Mike Britton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've never heard of this being possible with dynamic text fields. With > regular text fields you simply adjust the value with the IDE, of > course. If > it is possible I'd like to know myself. > > Mike > ___ > 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
Hi Does anyone know of an easy way to add tracking to dynamic text? Thanks Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca "...all improvisation is life in search of a style." - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle' ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
I've never heard of this being possible with dynamic text fields. With regular text fields you simply adjust the value with the IDE, of course. If it is possible I'd like to know myself. Mike ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
If you are trying to line up an element on the horizontal, you can come close by using an off-stage dynamic clip, and using some tricks, get the length of the text to the spot you want - and use that, etc. Otherwise for now, you're best using a monospaced font in all its ugliness. At least I think. - e.dolecki On 3/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes > By tracking I mean > the horizontal spacing between letters... > > > [e] jbach at bitstream.ca > [c] 416.668.0034 > [w] www.bitstream.ca > > "...all improvisation is life in search of a style." > - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle' > ___ > 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
Yes By tracking I mean the horizontal spacing between letters... [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca "...all improvisation is life in search of a style." - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle' ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
My guess is the space between the letters? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Britton Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 10:36 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text What do you mean by tracking? Make a dynamic text field automatically populate with a value based on some conditions? Sorry if this is obvious and I'm just not understanding. Mike ___ 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] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
What do you mean by tracking? Make a dynamic text field automatically populate with a value based on some conditions? Sorry if this is obvious and I'm just not understanding. Mike ___ 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
