Here is an example that demonstrates how to control the timeline of an SWF that was published with Flash CS3 from AS3 code in a Flex project. The Flash CS3 based SWF is set to publish for Flash Player 9 and uses ActionScript 3.0. The SWF is loaded into Flex using a SWFLoader control. Once [...]
If you didn’t see the list of 22 ActionScript 3.0 API’s that I posted you might want to take a look. To continue exploring the API’s I have decided to begin creating simple examples for 10 of the 22 from the previous post. I have broken these 10 into the following categories: Media, Social Networking, [...]
Here is an excellent article from Dolores Joya regarding user interface design using Flash, Illustrator and Adobe Flex. This is a behind the scenes look at a designers approach to creating a custom, skinned Flex application. Get inspired!! Flex Skin Design Deconstructed – Behind the Design I’ve always loved repeat motif or repeat patterns since [...]
Burrow extends the search ability of Craigslist.org classified ad listings. Search and scan results from up to 20 cities at once. Clip and save listings. Email the results to you or a friend. Turn on auto update to refresh listings. Now telecommuters and contractors can quickly scan gigs from all over the US, Recruiters and [...]
Here are 10 new books that will be available in late 2007 and throughout the year in 2008. Enjoy! Foundation AIR: Creating Desktop Applications with the Adobe Integrated Runtime (Foundations) by: Zach Stepek Paperback – Jan, 2008 Professional AIR: Application Development for the Adobe Integrated Runtime by: Charles Freedman, Keith Peters, Clint Modien, and Ben [...]
Following up the list of 22 ActionScript 3.0 libraries is a new list of 31 Flex APIs and resources. You will find: time saving APIs, libraries, tools and other resources related to Flex development. Adobe Flex cookbook beta http://www.tiny.cc/VbU44 AnimatedGIfLoader Flex Component Allows you to load animated gif files into your Flex applications http://dougmccune.com/blog/animatedgifloader-flex-component/ Asdia [...]
Here is a follow up to Jamie’s “AS3: APIs” post seen over on the bigspaceship blog last month. The list contains 22 AS3 APIs that should save Flash and Flex developers a ton of time. I have personally used and can recommend the following: Papervision, as3corelib, Tweener, APE and XIFF. Adobe APIs corelib, mappr, flickr, [...]
RIA Watch is a pretty simple tool built with Flex Builder 3. It’s a simple concept, aggregate the current desktop RIA technologies. I had this idea at 4AM this morning thinking about what 2008 (and 9) will hold for the future of desktop based RIAs and what will happen to the faux-web-2.5-bubble we currently seem [...]
Another great Flex 3 Skinning experiment by Dolores Joya, 80s GUI “Flex Candy”. Dolores sent along some tips and information regarding the skinning process for Flex Builder 3. Great stuff!! Check the finished experiment here. Dolores Joya is a freelance Graphic/UI/Brand Designer located in San Diego CA. Get in touch with her here. “Greetings Flex [...]
Dolores Joya, a fantastic Graphic/UI/Brand Designer, took some time to explore skinning some of the Flex UI Controls which resulted in some really cool results. We’re planning on working on some Flex apps together soon and to prepare for that work Dolores made the leap into the world of Flex skinning. This example is a [...]
