Re: [flexcoders] optimize swf generated by mxmlc module
Flex is probably not the right tool for that job. You should be looking at something like Ming (php module) or the MTASC open source project for compiling Flash. I'm sure there are several other options if you look around. When you use the Flex compilers, you get the Flex framework code as the price of entry. -Steve Ary wrote: Hi, i use mxmlc module (apache) to generate swf, its a very simple swf only write a swf that has function to load images externally, but the file size is 133 KB , if i make the same procedure with flash and publish it the file its only 20-30 KB. can i make the swf that rendered by mxmlc more simpler and lighter? and is it possible to embed the image inside the swf rather than link it to external file?
Re: [flexcoders] Re: optimize swf generated by mxmlc module
Daniel, you are giving this guy advice based on software that hasn't been released to production yet - flex framework caching is a Flex 3 technology. Further, a simple image loader doesn't need the flex framework, regardless of whether the bulk of it will (eventually) be cached on the end users machine. There is nothing to be gained by using Flex for a dynamically generated image loader except a Flash 9 minimum player requirement + the flex framework requirement. Cheers, Steve danielvlopes wrote: No, flex is right tool for tha job. Look in internet for framework caching and generate report for modularity compiling. Watch this video, this will reduce your swf file extremely. http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flex/videos/flex3rsls/ The size of swf is because Framework is embeded in swf. I had project, with giant codes and comps with 70kb. --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Steve Hagenlock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Flex is probably not the right tool for that job. You should be looking at something like Ming (php module) or the MTASC open source project for compiling Flash. I'm sure there are several other options if you look around. When you use the Flex compilers, you get the Flex framework code as the price of entry. -Steve Ary wrote: Hi, i use mxmlc module (apache) to generate swf, its a very simple swf only write a swf that has function to load images externally, but the file size is 133 KB , if i make the same procedure with flash and publish it the file its only 20-30 KB. can i make the swf that rendered by mxmlc more simpler and lighter? and is it possible to embed the image inside the swf rather than link it to external file?
[flexcoders] Digest or Basic+HTTPS auth for HTTPService WITHOUT LCDS/FDS
Hello, I'm trying to setup a scenario where calls to an HTTPService can be authenticated using Digest or Basic authentication where the backend is a JEE container managed security. After much research on the web and on this list I've decided to simply ask the question - is robust security available within Flex without using the Live Cycle Data Server? Peter Farland in this thread - (RE: [flexcoders] WebService Basic Authentication over HTTPS?) states: Despite what the ASDoc say, WebService.setCredentials() is only for authenticating with LCDS (nee FDS) itself when making use of a destination registered with the Proxy Service. WebService.setRemoteCredentials() is only for LCDS too, it's what is used by the Proxy Service to handle any HTTP Basic Authentication challenges while contacting the 3rd party endpoint. This statement leads me to conclude that security/authentication aspects of the Flex HTTPService has been designed to require the Adobe LCDS server and Flex API options haven't been provided which allow for flexible and robust security where you Our goal is to be able to make use of the standard JEE security model without the LCDS dependency. Regards, Steve
[flexcoders] Flex and Subversion - a project organization for review
I've been following the Flex/Subversion threads with interest. I'd like to propose a method which keeps all project files out of subversion repositories without the need for manually selecting or deselecting files for inclusion. Consider the scenario where you have a Subversion checked out source path: c:\repositories\projecta\source\...all files/folders which are source code *.as, *.mxml Then you have a workspace path: c:\Flex Projects\projecta\ +bin +html-template + other stuff that is not Source Code To create a new project in this structure: 1) Create a new directory under the Subversion Repository path: c:\repositories\projectb\source\ 2) Create a new Flex project in the workspace as normal, then: a) Project-properties-Flex Build Path- Add Folder to Source Path This would be: c:\repositories\projectb\source\ b) Close the Properties pane and reopen the pane after Flex finishes reconfiguring the project c) Project-properties-Flex Build Path- set Main source folder to your newly imported folder and close the pane d) Move your projectb.mxml file into the newly linked source path and ensure that it is the default application file via right-click context menu Set as Default Application At this point, the project is set up. All source files for the project should be located in the linked path and beyond. There is a clear separation between project files, build files and source files. Subversion repository paths contain now project or build files and will not have these files magically appear. We are converting from a single person flex team to a subversion-based multi-person flex team and exploring the various ways of doing team flex work with the least amount of pain. I'm curious if anyone has tried this approach, had pitfalls with it or other commentary. I can see where linked projects might get hairy as well as modules possibly. Someone mentioned earlier that when devs add new classes, the definitions or paths are stored in some project file - haven't seen that yet. Most of all, realize this organizational structure has not been tested beyond setup and a successful compile. By no means is it hardened and debugged from my point of view. Thanks, Steve
Re: [flexcoders] Whatever happened to Peter Ent's scrolling text ticker?
http://weblogs.macromedia.com/pent/archives/flex/ticker/tickerText.zip simonjpalmer wrote: Anyone know what became of it? The markme.com code link on his blog leads nowhere. Anyone have the code they could share with me? http://weblogs.macromedia.com/pent/archives/2004/12/ticker.cfm Thanks Simon No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/731 - Release Date: 3/23/2007 3:27 PM
Re: [flexcoders] icons
http://www.iconbase.com/ There are many others... you can purchase icon libraries from places like this. -Steve Kevin wrote: Where do people go to get small icons for use in Flex apps? I need the little things like arrows check marks. For example I would like to display a check mark when an address has been validated. Is there a library of these little symbols somewhere? OR does everyone just design their own. Thanks, Kevin No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/731 - Release Date: 3/23/2007 3:27 PM
Re: [flexcoders] Code behind- do you use it?
I've been thinking about asking the same question, all of the samples out there seem to embed the actionscript in MXML, however the code behind scenario seems more like a best practice approach. Personally, I use code behind everywhere except for procedural initialization code in my main.mxml. -Steve ben.clinkinbeard wrote: I am undecided as to whether or not I want to use the code behind method for my MXML files and figured I would see what others are doing. I am currently just using Script blocks at the top of my files to do event handling, initialization, etc but some of them are getting pretty big. So what are others doing? No AS in your MXML files, no code behind, a mixture of the two? Thanks, Ben
[flexcoders] strategy for Composite component as itemRenderer in DataGrid or List
Hello, I'm trying to create a strategy for creating a summary/detail editing interface using either mx.List or mx.DataGrid (with one column). I've created a composite component, which uses two States, a summary (with a text label and a checkbox) and a detail (based on summary with some other controls). That dataProvider I plan on using is an ArrayCollection which is a collection of Object instances of various classes, where each class implements a toString() function which returns an XML formatted String (of the String class). I point that last bit out because the toString() function is getting called and the results are being returned, rather than the instance reference itself in some of the test cases I've done. Incidentally, I can use this dataProvider model with a basic DataGrid without issues. I've chosen to attempt to do this with a DataGrid or List, as opposed to a VBox with a repeater because of the efficiences of the pattern the DataGrid/List are based on as well as gaining the drag/drop features. I'm fine with doing the binding between the properties in the objects in the ArrayCollection to the controls in the composite component, I'm having difficulty gaining a reference to the ArrayCollection objects as objects. Briefly, I've explored: 1) implements=mx.controls.listClasses.IDropInListItemRenderer on the composite component coupled with 'get listData()' and 'set listData()' functions. 2) Using a custom formatter function which returns a reference to the object (applied in the datagrid column) or list. And various tweaks on the above concepts... If anyone has done this sort of thing, could you point me in the right direction? It would be much appreciated. -Steve
Re: [flexcoders] Flex project with apache server setup?
I'm not so sure this is true. If you are using the Flex Data Services then yes, you need a JE container, however if you are not, ANY webserver can serve up a Flex project. I've never used a JE container with Flex, just been using Apache. -Steve Dimitrios Gianninas wrote: You cant do it with Apache's Web Server. You need an application server like Tomcat, WebSphere, JRun or Weblogic, etc... Actually what you can do is download and install FDS Express and see how they do it. Dimitrios Gianninas RIA Developer Optimal Payments Inc. From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tolis Christomanos Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 8:09 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Flex project with apache server setup? How can i make a new flex project with apache server? Can you guide me through the new project setup wizard?
Re: [flexcoders] Apollo
Until Apollo is real and proves to have the features you are requesting (c++ extensibility??), the profile of your project says Director all over it. At least if you are trying to keep within the Adobe product line for software development. A Director shell, that is, which uses an embedded web browser (WebXTRA or one of the others for cross-plat work), adhoc peer/peer connections (MUS XTRA in client/server modes) and access to the file system for various things (FileIO XTRA, FileXTRA4 - read/write/query for the file system, BuddyAPI XTRA for tight integration with OS). C++ Extensibility through XTRA architecture for cross-plat work or ActiveX on Windows. Don't know about the screen reader though. It will be interesting indeed if Apollo steps into the game at that level... Anyway, something to think about, good luck! -Steve Essl, Markus wrote: Hello! I wanted to ask if there is a place for a wish list for Apollo. It is christmas anyway! First of all, our company creates Computer Based Training Modules - which are available online (for use in an LMS) but are also available offline on CD. These CBTs are made with Authorware, Flash or DHTML, or a combination thereof. Currently we need an own browser (based on Mozillla) to make these things launchable from CD (we need access to the file system because of tracking user scores between sessions and to integrate into the desktop, etc.; also classroom teaching (ad-hoc peer-to-peer without the need to setup) is a thing we will address sooner or later). When I heard about Apollo I was excited (and I still am). It would mean that we can offer part of our CBTs for download (because the current system takes more than 20mb just for framework, plus 300kb actual content). The number #1 wish for me is this: create flash applications that run from CD (like a Flash Projector) WITHOUT the need to install anything (like Flash Projector, but with more rights and more access to the system). It may sound stupid for the rest of us, but customers demand that they do not want to install anything - they want to insert the CD, and it should run, without EULAs, installing and without accessing the internet or whatever, just run. The number #2 wish for me is: be able to extend it with C++ code - even if it means to loose platform compatibility. And Number #3: That it is accessible to screen readers (i have had hard times with the flash projector - i just could not get the screen reader to recognize the settings). I am sorry that this might be the wrong group for that. If there is any chance that there is an official wish list please tell me. Markus
Re: [flexcoders] removeNamespace() and the default namespace in XML
Hi Peter,
Peter wrote:
I've found that removeNamespace() doesn't work if there are existing
attributes or elements using that namespace
I suppose that every element in the file uses the namespace, since it is
the default namespace, ie:
xmlns=http://path.to.com/someplace;
Here's how I'm removing the namespace, rather, trying to:
where myXML:XML is a parsed XML document
for (var i:uint = 0; i
myXML.namespaceDeclarations().length; i++) {
var ns:Namespace = myXML.namespaceDeclarations()[i];
var prefix:String = ns.prefix;
myXML.removeNamespace(ns);
}
As an example, I have two namespaces at the root of my document
declared. One is a custom namespace with a prefix (and no elements use
it) - this one is removed. The other is the default namespace, without
a prefix, this one sticks around.
-Steve
Peter Farland wrote:
I've found that removeNamespace() doesn't work if there are existing
attributes or elements using that namespace... have you tried first
deleting any of these and then tried to remove the namespace? Also, when
you're calling removeNamespace, how are you constructing the Namespace
instance to pass in to the function?
From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of shagenlo
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:12 PM
To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [flexcoders] removeNamespace() and the default namespace in XML
Hello,
I realize this topic was covered a bit in a thread titled Namespace
hell, however I didn't see a resolution to a lingering question. Is
there any way to use the removeNamespace() method of the XML class to
remove the default namespace (the namespace without a prefix)?
I would like to do this, because i have an object heirarchy which
represents an unstructured XML document (not a recordset). In
serializing the object structure, the new XML can get littered with
namespace declares, it would be easier to simply remove the original
default namespace and be done with it. Name collisions are not a
concern for me, but the fact that removeNamespace() doesn't work with
the default namespace is. Is there an answer other than RegEx on the
xml string?
Cheers,
Steve
