Flash Training

I'm in a bit of a tough spot. My company wants to send me to
school for a week-long crash course in Flash with an emphasis on
ActionScripting. The problem is, the company computer I use has
Flash MX 2004, and the only classes I see available at different
Adobe-certified training sites are for Flash 8, which is no longer
for sale since CS3 came out.
How can I get training for Flash CS3 in the San Francisco Bay
Area??
Thanks.

Don't know exactly, but then again I'm also confused a bit.
Do you intend to get CS3 and then want to learn how to code AS3? Or
do you only need to code AS2 under Flash 8?
If you only want to code AS2 under flash 8, you can still do
that with CS3. All you have to do is set your publish settings for
AS2.
If your intent is to start learning AS3, it may be awhile
before anybody has developed a week long training course. I used to
work for an application training company and we would usually be
about 1 year behind. Most businesses didn't seem to keep up and it
wasn't worth our time to have courses available right away. We
couldn't get enough behinds in the seats!

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Know any Good Flash Training DVD's For Sale?

Hi, I am looking to purchase some good flash training videos
for building sites and animation. I was wondering if anyone could
recommend any.
Thanks

It may be more practical to get a membership to lynda.com or
totaltraining.com. We have found software updates are frequent and
the membership allows us to keep up with new versions. Our old
"videos" sit on shelves and the cost of a few DVD's was alot more
than one year membership to one of these services.

Dreamweaver/Flash Training?

Hello All,
I'd really appreciate a bit of direction from some web wizards. I'm a graphic designer starting up my own stationery design company and I have absolutely zero knowledge of Flash, Fireworks and Dreamweaver - my skills end with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. I want to build my own website to a) save money and b) have more control over the design and layout. I'm not after a web show pony either - simple, clean and functional with minimal bells and whistles.
Can anyone recommend some online training in the Adobe web design suite that would be suitable for a traditional designer crossing over into web design? Just need to start somewhere!
Cheers!

Paperie37$ wrote:
Can anyone recommend some online training in the Adobe web design suite that would be suitable for a traditional designer crossing over into web design? Just need to start somewhere!
A good place to start is right on the Adobe website. The Adobe Developer Connection has a lot of free tutorials and videos: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/dreamweaver/.
A quick word of warning. Your background sounds as though it's mainly print and design. Working successfully with Dreamweaver requires a knowledge of HTML and CSS. Don't try to treat Dreamweaver in the same way as InDesign or Photoshop. It's not a drag-and-drop desktop publishing type of program. It's heavily oriented towards creating clean markup, and without knowledge of HTML and CSS, you'll find it an uphill struggle.

Flash Training Videos ?

I just would like to know why training videos like the ones
on Lynda.Com for Adobe Products are in Apple Quicktime format and
not In Adobe Flash format ?
Thank for any infomation you can give me.
Scott

Scott,
> I just would like to know why training videos like the
ones
> on Lynda.Com for Adobe Products are in Apple Quicktime
> format and not In Adobe Flash format ?
I don't work for Lynda.com, but I have a hunch.
Lynda.com has been producing training videos for a
looooooong time.
Back in the day, before Flash video became so popular,
QuickTime was (I'd
say) the best way to deliver video on CDs and over the
Internet. So they
built QuickTime into their production workflow ... and there
you have it.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
That's just a wild guess. Of course, it simply be that they
prefer
QuickTime over FLV, just like someone prefers Coke over
Pepsi, or vice
versa. They also produce tutorials for Microsoft Office, and
those videos
are also done in QuickTime, as opposed to, say, Windows Media
(WMV) files.
Should they use the video format of whatever company owns
the software
they're training on? ;)
David Stiller
Adobe Community Expert
Dev blog,
http://www.quip.net/blog/
"Luck is the residue of good design."

Flash training book

i've used classroom in a book and some other books (something with a rabbit icon) for previous versions of flash. they are all ok but none of them were able to give me a strong enough grasp where i felt like i knew what i was doing.
can anyone recomend a book for CS4?
Thank you.

Press F1.
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"PhxSunBum" <[email protected]> wrote in
message
news:e6ki4v$t0k$[email protected]..
> I'm new to Flash... just about half way through the
Flash Hands On
> Training
> book by Rosanna Yeung. I'm noticing there is a lot to
remember. Does
> anyone
> know of a good Quick Reference Guide for Flash MX 2004
or Flash 8?
>

Posing a question to those well versed in building Flash training applications

I would like to start an off-line communication chat with those of you who are well versed in Adobe Flash or Adobe Flex.
I've worked with Cold Fusion but I am not up to date on all the technologies available. This seems like the perfect forum for this question.
I simply want to build an application (web or desktop is unknown) in which a person can learn a foreign language, in this case English.
I need some technical advice as to whether Flash, Flex, or a combination of technologies (Cold Fusion for server side functionality) is the best choice for this application. I do not understand the technical aspects of Flash or Flex in building applications so I need the advice of you experts.
As with most foreign language textbooks, audio, or foreign language video training, the material is not interesting, not pertinent to daily life, and is great for late night insomnia. I've never seen any type of foreign language training that is interesting, fun, or uses current events as part of the curriculum.
I would like to illustrate my idea with an example. I want to use an existing English beginners textbook (for kids), scan the images in the textbook, store the content (rules of grammar) in a database and store example sentences in a database.
I would like to record basic audio sentences from the textbook (Do you know tomorrow's weather), incorporate some animation (baseball player hitting a home run), incorporate some basic video (purchasing an item at the grocery store), add a quiz, test question or puzzles, etc..
In addition, since this is a classroom setting and the kids are split into groups, I would like to store a seating chart with the kids names and pictures in a database. After the first segment is finished (e.g. purchasing a toy at the store) the kids next perform an activty. I want to use a combination of audio, video, and animation to explain the activity, give instructions, split the class into groups,and perform the activity.
As I mentioned before, I would like to start an off-line discusion for those of you who are willing to share some of you knowledge and experience with Flash and maybe Flex. Since you are extremely busy, maybe you might be able to point me in the right direction.
Hopefully, some of you can provide some sound technical advice.
Thanks in advance

thank you for your reply
the best answer is email or chat. I use Skype and google talk.
the reason is simple. I can probably guess that we are at least 10 time zones from each other. I am currently in Tokyo Japan; just moved last year because of my Japanese wife.
Meeting face to face is virtually impossible and the time zones make a telephone call impratical.
My English training idea stems from the fact that kids in Japan study English for 6 years. This is mandatory. After 6 years of studying any subject matter, you certainly should know it fairly well. In Japan, the education system stresses grammar, not conversation. The kids can read and write English fairly well, but can't speak much English.
This seems extremely strange; judging by the high level of science and mathematics taught in school. The system of English education is extremely broken in Japan. Everybody laughs when I tell them learning to read and write a foreign language is more important that speaking the foreign language. Well, that's how it is in Japan. I am making it my personal quest to break this broken system and give them something that is sorely needed in Japan.
Anyway, that is too much information about what I am trying to do.
If you can point me in the right direction, I would be eternally grateful. I also forgot to ask how Adobe Captivate might fit into all this. I notice Adobe carries a suite of e-learning products. My idea is to be interactive and fun, not so much a slide presentation look and feel.

Determining Speed Data from GPS | Flash Training with Paul Trani | Adobe TV

Using ActionScript you can get GPS data from the device. Often the latitude and longitude is used, but did you know you can also get the direction of movement, accuracy, altitude as well as the speed? In this video learn how to get the speed property to create a simple and effective running app.
http://adobe.ly/zZJLBa

That Geolocation demo is really cool, and very professionally produced.But, I think there must be something off with the conversion. A max speed of 7 mph for that sort of dead sprint cannot be right, since 7 mph comes out to a leisurely 8:34 mile. That sprint was easily twice that fast, so 14-15 mph, minimum, would have been expected as a max speed.

Flash CS5 problem - missing text

We've got several Flash files created by a partner organization that we're trying to edit. The files are for an e-learning course and contain four or five "tabs," each with a multiple choice or true/false question, each option labeled A, B, C, etc.. The learner clicks through the tabs, answers each question using either radio buttons or click boxes, and clicks "submit" to check the answers. When they click submit they should get a line below that either says "Correct!" or, if they're wrong, "Answer:" followed by the letter of the correct option(s).
What's happening instead is that about 75% of the time when you answer incorrectly nothing at all appears after "Answer:", or in a couple of cases where it was a multiple choice question with more than one correct option, it may only display one of the correct answers.
Things that may or may not be relevant:
We are working in Flash Pro CS5. These were created in an earlier version, probably CS3 or 4. The published SWF files we received from the original developer at our partner agency don't have this problem, but if we open the Flash files and republish them the error shows up, even if we make no changes to the files. We had a developer working on contract with us for a while using I think CS4 and he was able to republish them without a problem.
Every time we run the debugger on the files we get a Font Mapping dialog box indicating that it contains a font (Universal Condensed) that is not available on our system. I always opt to map it to a font we do have but the next time I open the file I get the same message again.
On any of the question tabs where happening, when I run debugger I get several messages like this in the output window: Target not found: Target="_parent.q1r5" Base="_level0.checkbuttons.q1r1" or Target not found: Target="_parent.q1r6" Base="_level0.checkbuttons.q1r2". I believe the "r5", "r6", etc. is referring to something that the original developer created to automate the creation of these animations. In Designer view, off to the side there are set up instructions, invisible when published, that apparently allow you to enter letters and numbers to create up to 6 questions in any of 8 styles, with up to 8 answers each.
Again in the output window, I'm getting this message: "Fonts should be embedded for any text that may be edited at runtime, other than text with the "Use Device Fonts" setting. Use the Text > Font Embedding command to embed fonts.". I've embedded both fonts that I believe are used in the animation but it doesn't seem to change anything.
I was also getting errors like this in the compiler window: Symbol=radio button, layer=Layer 2, frame=1, Line 1 Case-insensitive identifier 'button' will obscure built-in object 'Button'. I am able to click over to the "Actions-Frame" window and the first line there reads either button = "off" or button = "on". If I change button to Button this message is cleared but it doesn't seem to impact the other problem.
I've spent what is officially now a stupid amount of time trying to figure this out, and I'm starting from search a knowledge deficit that my usual Google research skills are failing me. None of us on staff have any formal Flash training, but two of us have taught ourselves enough to successfully make minor changes to all but this one type of file, and there are several of them like this. I have a vague idea that it has something to do with embedding fonts and dynamic text fields, but none of the suggestions I've seen so far works and I'm at a loss. Would appreciate ideas anyone might have about where to look before I pull out any more hair.

Hi,
We have a problem with our action script and seems to be using cookies of clients computers.
We have a action script as under ..........----------
function my_function38()
    var _loc1 = my_xml.firstChild.childNodes;
    totalNodes = _loc1.length;
    cityname_mc.fl_name_mc.fl_name.text = my_xml.firstChild.childNodes[cnt].attributes.name;
    rate_mc.rate_anim_mc.fl_rate.text = my_xml.firstChild.childNodes[cnt].attributes.rate;
    fl_month.text = my_xml.firstChild.childNodes[cnt].attributes.month;
// End of the function
my_Date = new Date();
my_xml = new XML();
my_xml.load("DEL.xml?uniqueID=" + getTimer());
my_xml.onLoad = my_function38;
my_xml.ignoreWhite = 1;
if (!cnt)
    var cnt = 0;
} // end if
++cnt;
if (cnt >= totalNodes)
    cnt = 0;
    gotoAndPlay(1);
else
    gotoAndPlay(1);
Xml Data as under
<?xml version="1.0" encoding= "UTF-8" ?>
<cities>
<city name="Delhi" rate="£365" month=""file location"></city>
</cities>
What is happening is we are storing many swf files and xml files for different cities on server location 1 with same code but are just changing the xml file to be picked.
I.e
DELHI.XML    DELHI.SWF
BANGKOK.XML BANGKOK.SWF
SYDNEY.XML SYDNEY.SWF
All are in one folder and we are just changing the xml path in fla files and loading the new swf.
Then we are giving out swf urls to an advertising company which is in turn picking up swf files from sever location 1 and displaying the same on their website.
The problem is each time we access the swf file on there site the data doesnot display properly. It is picking up the wrong xml data. When we check the fla the path for xml is ok. What we think is it is saving swf or xml in cookies of user computer. Is there anyway to prevent it from happening.
We Are using Adobe Flash CS5.
Thanks
kam.p

I want to learn to design using Flash

I have visited many Flash template sites and want to learn
how to create sites like I see there. I have purchased many books
and even some tutorial CDs and DVDs. However, they don't teach how
to do really creative sites. They teach simple boring basics. How
do I learn to make really cool sites that look beyond complex? Are
there books or visual tutorials that are available?

There's a general rule in art and design: You have to learn
the rules before you can break them.
In other words, you need to learn the
boring basics or else you will never be able to design cool,
creative sites. Simple as that. It's like saying you want to learn
how to compose a symphony but don't want to be bothered learning
how to read music or learn music theory.
With Flash, the great thing is, the more of the boring basics
you learn, the more that you'll be tempted to experiment and play
around, and the creativity in you will be unleashed. At the same
time just look at other sites that you like. The more you learn
about Flash, the more you'll be able to figure out how it's done.
You'll then be able to understand the lessons in advanced Flash
training books and tutorials, which will enhance your
skills.

Can i make Animations with Adobe Flash CS3 Professionals?

can i make Animations with Adobe Flash CS3 Professionals? my
goal is to make a Animation Serie But i got no Expereience!
Is it any place i can learn how to use Adobe Flash CS3
Professionals? Can i get a tutorial/training thing on
www.adobe.com?

Ha!
Just scratch the surface by using the search functions on
this site or google - thousands of
websites that showcase flash animations since version 3 back
in the late 90's - many websites have
dedicated themselves to flash training and tutorials over the
years.
Basically, anything on the web that looks animated, right
click over it and 9 times out of ten it
will say "Flash".
Chris Georgenes
Adobe Community Expert
mudbubble.com
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http://tinyurl.com/2urlka
Arfusman wrote:
> can i make Animations with Adobe Flash CS3
Professionals? my goal is to make a
> Animation Serie But i got no Expereience!
> Is it any place i can learn how to use Adobe Flash CS3
Professionals? Can i
> get a tutorial/training thing on www.adobe.com?
>

Training Video Issue

Anyone else having trouble viewing the Adobe Flash training video's behind a firewall? I cannot seem to view any of the video's here at work, but they appear fine at home.
http://www.ni.com/gettingstarted/labviewbasics/
Any idea's on how I can get these to work?
John
John Skurka
Staff Engineer - NVH
BorgWarner MorseTEC

BorgWarnerNVH wrote:
Yep - I submitted a help ticket - but Corporate IT is not exactly the fastest thing in the world.
I was hoping for a quick fix (i.e. add as trusted site, cookie accept, et, al) but I've not had any luck on my own and was hoping another user had the solution.
Try the LabView training at Connexions
I have found the these viedos produced with CAMTASTA manage to slip through my companies web filter.

Keep active a secure website using Flash.

I am developing Flash training programs for my company. The
programs are called from the companies secure website. While the
Flash training programs are running in their own window, the secure
website in the background closes down due to lack of activity. When
I change menus in Flash you have to relogin to the companies site.
My question:
Can I, in Flash, simulate a mouse click to the hosting
webpage in order to keep it active? Or is there another way? Just
calling another program from the same directory does not reset the
websites internal timer.
Thanks,

Thanks all for your interest,
We are constrained by the fact that the IT folks won't,
don't, or can't help. Our current training program calls swf files
and even .exe files. This does not reset the timer. I have tried
using a JavaScript to open a new window containing a sef or ,exe
file with almost no content. Not quiet sure how to proceed.
How could I easily set it up so that Flash only updated the
timeout based on the presence of user activity in the Flash file
itself?

IE7 issue in dynamic page

Hello, everyone. My first time posting in this forum.
I am a ColdFusion developer who has come across a rather odd issue, for me. I am working on an internal application and am building a customized CMS from scratch. One of the features the client wants is the ability to upload swf files (and associated xml files) for display. I'll get to making the upload forms and whatnot at a later time, I just wanted to see if the Flash would work properly, first. So I manually uploaded the swf and xml files to the root directory, placed the JavaScript, object and embed code into the TinyMCE editor, saved it, and it works great in IE and FF.
However, since they will want different Flash objects for different areas, I need to separate everything into their own folders. So, I created a folder called "flash" and moved the swf and xml files into it, edited the code to reflect the new folder, saved it and tested.
Works fine in FireFox; IE7, however, there is a problem. It sees and loads the swf file with no problem, but it does NOT see the xml file (which is in the same directory). The code is referencing "flash/training.swf" (as it should) and the swf is accessing the xml that should be in the same directory.
I did not make the swf or xml files (I am not a Flash developer), but wanted to see if anyone, here, has had the same issue before going to the Flash developer and asking.
Any ideas/suggestions?
Thanks,
^_^

The SWF file was developed to work in such a way as it would only look in the root directory for the XML file. Once the developer changed it so that it could access it from the same directory (regardless of what directory it was in), and then had to add 'id' and 'src' to the JavaScript function call, it worked like a charm.
^_^

Include Adobe player on DVD

I am producing flash training videos, that can play on !E7. I
am trying to avoid the student having to use the browser to view
the lessons. Is there a way to include the Adobe SWF player within
the DVD that contains the videos? In other words, the movies and
the SWF player are self-contained within the DVD. When the viewer
starts playing a movie, the movies will default to the Adobe
player, rather then the browser.
Thank you for any help...
jrleo33

dig into the manual and look up dvd @ccess. It works just fine.

Online Training and Flash Certification

Hi . Has anyone taken any of the Macromedia University online
training courses? If so, have they been helpful? I've noticed that
the listings havent been updated for Flash 8. They are all MX2004.
Do courses specific to Flash 8 exist? I have also been thinking
about getting a Macromedia Certification. These also are all for
MX2004. Does anyone know if courses and certiification exist for
Flash Professional 8? Thanks.

Interesting fix. Being new to Macs I am not sure how that happened to you. I checked my Safari's info and Open with Rosetta was already unchecked. It's not that I cannot completely play Java games on Pogo, but if the game window does not crash, the game table will be blank and the chat text area will be shown, or the chat text area will be blank while the game table shows up.
It is frustrating. Still, I think it is more to do with the developers and web designers than with our out of the box settings. In comparison, the majority of Windows PC's can play games on Pogo, Yahoo, MSN, etc., without much more than downloading and install ActiveX.
If a Windows PC and a Mac both have the same version of Java installed, and all required platform updates are installed, respectively, what common sense reasoning would be behind the conflict that either platform would have with interacting with a Java based online gaming site?
The coders do not write for the lesser number of site traffic. Hard to swallow, but it is my honest opinion. Still, I gave up frustrations I could count on when I shut down my PC for the last time and I do not intend to allow a lack of gaming to get me down as a new Mac user.

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