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  • PNG to SWF Batcher

    Actually, you can batch any amount of documents and/or files, but for most people, PNG to SWF is the way to go whether video editing multiple frames, or creating graphics for a project, etc.

    I am finishing up a project that had about 2,500+ images of table pieces that had transparency on all of them. After finding out how Fireworks exported to SWF, I found the magic command, fw.exportSWF() and managed to make a batch file out of it. However, tweaking the images just right took time. Not to mention trying to explain to even someone technically proficient where to put the jsf file I just sent them via email… ridicolous. Once again, MXP saves the day.

    I’ll explain more in the February’s issue of MXDJ about how I made this, but in the meantime, know this:

    This panel is used to batch images to SWF, current files open in Fireworks, or just your current document. The Flash panel it comes with allows you to quickly edit the settings. I’ll upload the MX version tomorrow, but for now, it works with Fireworks MX 2004.

    PNG to SWF Batcher – a Fireworks Flash Panel | Source

  • JSAPI/JSFL Command: Add Stop Frames

    Via <a href=”http://www.flashguru.co.uk/”>Guy Watson</a> from the <a href=”http://flashguru.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/extendflash_flashguru.co.uk”>ExtendFlash list</a>. Look for his insanely phat JSAPI article in the upcoming February issue of the MX Developer’s Journal.

    Email excerpt:

    “… What it does, is takes the selected frames and converts each one into a keyframe and adds a stop action to that frame.

    Cheers.
    Guy”

    Read on for code…

  • AtlMMUG 1.13.2004 featuring Director MX 2004

    Happy New Year to you all.

    I am very excited to announce that, as part of the announced new
    version of Director, Macromedia Director MX 2004, we will be having a
    Breeze demonstration of the new version by the Macromedia product team.

    Frankly, I am shocked by some of the new features! Shocked!

    To find out more about Macromedia Director MX 2004 click on
    <a href=”http://www.macromedia.com/software/director/”>http://www.macromedia.com/software/director/</a>

    Hope to see you NEXT TUESDAY for this big event!

    Leif

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    WHAT: The Atlanta Macromedia User Group November Meeting
    WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 — 6:30 – Social, 7:00 PM – Meeting
    WHERE: The Global Learning Center at Technology Square
    DIRECTIONS: <a href=”http://www.glcc.gatech.edu/pages/directions.htm”>http://www.glcc.gatech.edu/pages/directions.htm</a>
    WHO: Macromedia Director Product Team
    TOPIC: Macromedia Director MX 2004
    RSVP: leifwells@mac.com

    This Meeting’s Topic:
    Announcing Macromedia MX 2004

    Cross-platform compilation of projectors?
    JavaScript?
    Flash MX 2004 compatible?

    Yes, see these features and more as the Macromedia Director product
    team shows off the latest release of Director, Macromedia Director MX
    2004.

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    Leif Wells
    Atlanta Macromedia User Group Manager
    leifwells@mac.com
    <a href=”http://www.atlmmug.org”>http://www.atlmmug.org</a>

  • Win a kid for a quarter!

    <a href=”http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2004/01/04/news/news3.txt”>7-year-old gets stuck in stuffed animal game machine</a>

    <a href=”http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2004/01/04/news/news3.txt”><img src=”http://www.chippewa.com/content/articles/2004/01/04/news/news3.jpg” border=”0″ /></a>