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Top 8 Resources for Learning ActionScript 3

Angel — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:00:14 +0000

Making that switch from AS2 to AS3 can be “hard” for just about anyone but don’t go at it alone. There are many resources that can aid in this migration process.

Here are 8 notable resources for learning ActionScript that any Flash user can appreciate. Enjoy!

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A Simple Fish Swim Game with APE Physics Engine

Angel — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:00:30 +0000

Due to Box2D’s current popularity for AS3 physics engine of choice, ActionScript Physics Engine(APE) hasn’t seen much light but looks to provide some good possibilities. Check out this simple fish swim game which uses the ActionScript Physics Engine.

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Preview of Adobe Flash Catalyst at FITC

Angel — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:25 +0000

Flash Catalyst, the upcoming Adobe tool to design Flex applications, seems to be the hot Adobe Product on the block. Recently, Mark Anders provided a preview of Flash Catalyst at the latest FITC Conference in Toronto . You can catch the entire presentation or a quick outline of it at the FITC blog.

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Using the Flash FLVPlayback Control in Flex

Angel — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:59 +0000

Have you ever wanted to use the Flash FLVPlayback Control in Flex? The following example shows how you can use the Flash FLVPlayback component that ships with Flash CS3 and Flash CS4 by copying the FLVPlaybackAS3.swc file into your Flex project’s /libs/ folder. Check out this solution!

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Implementing Undo/Redo in ActionScript 3.0

Angel — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:00:24 +0000

Implementing a undo/redo in your interactive applications is key as your users are not always sure of the decision that they are about to make will have a forever imprint on their experience. Plus, it is just poor usability and a solution is not as hard as one might think.

Clive Goodinson takes you through the process of implementing a undo/redo in ActionScript 3.0.

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100 Awesome Adobe AIR Apps for Productivity

Angel — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:00:22 +0000

Adobe AIR has provided us a beautiful way to enjoy rich interactive applications on our desktops. Here is a healthy list of 100 Adobe AIR apps that allow for productivity as you try to move your day along.

However, I am not sure how much more productive you’ll be using these applications, but hey, I’ll leave that for you decide.

Enjoy the list!

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Unemployed?..Grab a Copy of Flex Builder 3!

Angel — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:00:41 +0000

Many of us have felt the hit of this recession and for that Adobe has put themselves in a position to provide a small helping hand. For those who are unemployed, Adobe is providing a copy of Flex Builder 3 Professional for free. This is great news as software does not come cheap these days.

The only real restrictions to this promotion is that the software be used for your personal use and not for any production or commercial purposes. So if this fits your situation, then, I’d say it get your copy now.

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Adobe Flash CS4 Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Angel — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:00:46 +0000

As Adobe Flash CS4 introduces many new features and tools, new keyboard shortcut commands are bound to follow. Thankfully, Matthew Would decided to release a Flash CS4 keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet. He has also taken the liberty of creating a Mac OS X and PC version.

Everybody loves a freebie, download this Flash CS4 keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet!

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Search Optimization Techniques for RIAs

Angel — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:00:26 +0000

With much of the attention being pointed to search optimization and the Flash Platform, knowing and understanding the current conditions of how or what search engines are able to reveal from your Flash applications is very important.

This article explains what the issues and challenges are and how to overcome them, whether you are a developer, designer, content owner, website owner, project manager, or even an SEO expert.

Learn more on how these search optimization techniques can improve your search engine visibility.

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50 Stunningly Creative Interactive Flash Websites

Angel — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:00:34 +0000

In the world of Flash-based web applications, there are an endless number of possibilities. Flash is a platform which allows for creativity to flow into a website. While the interactivity of Flash can be it’s own worst enemy, check out this list of 50 sites in which use Flash to provide an interactive experience.

Check out the complete list of 50 creative interactive Flash websites!

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