Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-09 Thread Paul Andrews
Karl DeSaulniers wrote: Np. That example is very basic. There is a lot of things missing. Like checking variables before sending. You can also expand it to utilize a database. Then you create a email list page, select the persons you want to email to and hit send. With some modifications, you c

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-09 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
May be a little tricky, but what you could do is have the swf housed on your server and reference it in your html email. If they have display html enabled, your swf should load fine. With the SWFs object/embed other content options, you can set a regular JPEG with a link if they don't have fl

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-09 Thread Peter B
Spent some time looking into this years ago. Though it is possible to do (as Karl suggested, you can store the SWF somewhere on-line and embed via an HTML email), I would suggest it's not wise to. The main consideration for me is that I *hate* being forced to download something in my email, no mat

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-09 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
If your swf is just an animation with no user interaction, you could convert it to a gif and all will be embedded and will work on most systems. Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-09 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
I agree. But if its just a small swf, it might not hurt. Depends on what your sending I think. Karl On Dec 9, 2009, at 10:24 PM, Peter B wrote: Spent some time looking into this years ago. Though it is possible to do (as Karl suggested, you can store the SWF somewhere on-line and embed via an

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-10 Thread John R. Sweeney Jr
So many companies now block unsolicited attachments with firewalls, spam blockers, virus protection, etc., the link is your best bet. Then the user makes the decision whether or not to see the card not the email police. :) Good luck, John on 12/9/09 9:37 PM, Paul Andrews at p...@ipauland.com wr

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-11 Thread Paul Andrews
John R. Sweeney Jr wrote: So many companies now block unsolicited attachments with firewalls, spam blockers, virus protection, etc., the link is your best bet. Then the user makes the decision whether or not to see the card not the email police. :) Good luck, John The client is happy with the

RE: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-11 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
Glad things went well Paul! -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Paul Andrews Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 2:20 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-11 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Hey just to follow up. I made a e-card with flash embedded and it played like a charm Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/fla

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-11 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
Inside the email? What email client/browser? --Original Message-- From: Karl DeSaulniers Sender: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com To: Flash Coders List ReplyTo: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent: Dec 11, 2009 11

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-11 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
List ReplyTo: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent: Dec 11, 2009 11:45 PM Hey just to follow up. I made a e-card with flash embedded and it played like a charm Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-11 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
DeSaulniers > Sender: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To: Flash Coders List > ReplyTo: Flash Coders List > Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas > card by email > Sent: Dec 11, 2009 11:45 PM > > Hey just to follow up. > I made a e-card

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Peter B
To be fair Karl, just because it played well well for *you* doesn't mean it's a good idea, and doesn't mean it will play well for others... ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashc

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
eplyTo: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent: Dec 12, 2009 12:50 AM I am using mac mail. And yes, it is playing inside my email message. Karl On Dec 12, 2009, at 12:14 AM, Nathan Mynarcik wrote: Inside the email? What email client

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
Plus its a Mac he tried it on. Everything works on a Mac! --Original Message-- From: Peter B To: Nathan Mynarcik To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent: Dec 12, 2009 3:38 AM To be fair Karl, just because it played well

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
I am thinking the makers of Safari would disagree with you. But that is a valid point. My thoughts are that they have made it so they are cross platform. But like I said, if you have safari you can try yourself and see. I am not arguing BTW. Karl On Dec 12, 2009, at 3:38 AM, Peter B wrote:

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
ROFL Karl On Dec 12, 2009, at 3:41 AM, Nathan Mynarcik wrote: Plus its a Mac he tried it on. Everything works on a Mac! --Original Message-- From: Peter B To: Nathan Mynarcik To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent: Dec 12, 2009 3:38 AM To be fair Karl, just because it played well well for *you* doesn't mean it's a good idea, and doesn't mean it will play well for others... Nathan Mynarcik

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
athan Mynarcik wrote: Plus its a Mac he tried it on. Everything works on a Mac! --Original Message-- From: Peter B To: Nathan Mynarcik To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent: Dec 12, 2009 3:38 AM To be fair Karl, just becau

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
bject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Sent: Dec 12, 2009 3:38 AM To be fair Karl, just because it played well well for *you* doesn't mean it's a good idea, and doesn't mean it will play well for others... Nathan Mynarcik Interacti

RE: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Aaaactually I know it works because my clients are PC. Ranging form Eudora to outlook to web based. :) Karl On Dec 12, 2009, at 3:41 AM, Nathan Mynarcik wrote: > Plus its a Mac he tried it on. Everything works on a

RE: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
:52 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Here I will send you both one and you can tell me if it works. give me a sec to create a test page. Karl On Dec 12, 2009, at 3:47 AM, Karl DeSaulniers wrote: > sorry I've been

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Karl DeSaulniers Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:46 AM To: Flash List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Aaaactually I know it works

Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email

2009-12-12 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Karl DeSaulniers Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:52 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Flashcoders] Delivering a flah christmas card by email Here I will send you both one and you can tell me if it works. give me a sec to create a test page