Any Macromedia Flash experts can help?

02/18/2007 01:48:38 AM · #1

I've been working on a template for an update for our boring website using Macromedia Flash Pro 8. Everything is working really well except I can't get the contact form to work. Here is what it is:

It is only a simple form but all I want it to do is allow people to fill in the 3 fields provided and to click the Send Form button and have it emailed to me. But, HOW DO I DO IT?? Please help!!

I'm pretty new to this Flash stuff so please make any explanations as simple as possible or even PM me.

Many thanks guys!

02/18/2007 02:07:56 AM · #2

Neil, I would love to help, but it would be easier for me to take it, and add the functionality for you than to try and explain it here in this thread. I'll be sure to comment the code so You can see how it works. If this is agreeable to you, let me know. I will need the native file format (The FLA file) and any specific fonts you might be using. I will comment the code so you know where to put your email.

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PS. Among many subjects, I teach Flash
at a local University here in Arizona.
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02/18/2007 02:12:49 AM · #3

Originally posted by howzit:

Sounds like a plan, but I need an email address? Maybe just PM it to me!

Message edited by author 2007-02-18 02:13:09.

02/18/2007 02:14:33 AM · #4

Just PM'd you :)

PShizzy

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

02/19/2007 02:02:38 AM · #5

howzit,

what school in AZ? I'm currently in Phoenix, working as a multimedia developer. It would be great to know someone who is into photography as well as into Flash.

Max

02/19/2007 02:28:11 AM · #6

Originally posted by PShizzy:

howzit,

what school in AZ? I'm currently in Phoenix, working as a multimedia developer. It would be great to know someone who is into photography as well as into Flash.

Max

UAT and ITT in Tempe. Got your PM and replied. Nice to meet you (virtually at least).

I live in the west Valley, and except for the commute to Tempe, my work now as a self employed Web Developer takes me all over the valley.

Maybe we'll get to meet some time on a GTG here in AZ. There is one planned for April (up in Page, AZ) that my wife and I hope to attend.

02/19/2007 02:31:41 AM · #7

BTW Neil, I am working on your FLA file. There are some issues with the code that I am having to correct. Should be in touch soon. Getting late here in AZ - so should be able to pick up in the morning - public holiday here in the US - President's Day.

02/19/2007 03:03:16 AM · #8

Originally posted by howzit:

No worries Jim. I've pretty much got the rest of it ready to go now! Thanks heaps for your help!

02/19/2007 09:43:26 AM · #9

Ok, here's another problem I have come across! The template I am using has a separate SWF file for the gallery. If I double click and open the gallery.swf file my images look sweet....If I run the whole website which opens the gallery.swf file into it my images come out slightly pixelated???

Anyone have any ideas here?? Please??

02/19/2007 03:51:42 PM · #10

Originally posted by Makka:

Neil, not trying to hog the answers here, but I have had this question asked of me before. In comparison to older versions (7 and lower), Flash 8 allows for the smoothing of images so much better than before because of the 'sub-pixel rendering engine'. However, in your case, dynamically loaded images cannot have their 'smoothing' property set because they are being loaded externally - unlike images already placed in the Flash library - which can have the "allow smoothing" functionality (algorithm) applied. In other words, dynamically loaded images will always appear more pixelated (aliasing) than images already loaded into the flash library.

A couple of useful hints (tips) include:

(1) Web Page - Make sure the height and width settings on the web page are the same as the height and width settings of your Flash application. If not (and the Flash app is smaller) everything in Flash will get stretched and appear pixelated.
(2) Images - Make sure the image (JPG) is sized correctly before bringing it into Flash and do not allow scaling of the image in the Flash application (it must remain the same size as viewed).
(2) Add the following code to the first frame of your Flash application: _quality = "BEST"
(3) Under File > Publish Settings, click the HTML checkbox, and then open the HTML tab. Now click on the drop down menu next to quality, and choose "BEST" - not "HIGH". The main difference between the two is that High does not smooth out images you have in your animation, but Best does smooth images out. Usually High is the default format used by Flash because the Best format is very demanding on system resources.
(4) If the images already exist in the library and are statically placed in the Flash application, you can apply the following to each image:
(a) Modify > Break Apart
(b) Modify Shape > multiple options here to optimize/smooth etc.
(c) OR Convert each image to a Graphic Symbol and apply similar smoothing to them.

Hope some of this helps (I did a little extra research on this as I am working a site now with similar issues).

02/19/2007 07:09:18 PM · #11

Originally posted by howzit:

Originally posted by Makka:
Ok, here's another problem I have come across! The template I am using has a separate SWF file for the gallery. If I double click and open the gallery.swf file my images look sweet....If I run the whole website which opens the gallery.swf file into it my images come out slightly pixelated???

Anyone have any ideas here?? Please??

Neil, not trying to hog the answers here, but I have had this question asked of me before. In comparison to older versions (7 and lower), Flash 8 allows for the smoothing of images so much better than before because of the 'sub-pixel rendering engine'. However, in your case, dynamically loaded images cannot have their 'smoothing' property set because they are being loaded externally - unlike images already placed in the Flash library - which can have the "allow smoothing" functionality (algorithm) applied. In other words, dynamically loaded images will always appear more pixelated (aliasing) than images already loaded into the flash library.

A couple of useful hints (tips) include:

(1) Web Page - Make sure the height and width settings on the web page are the same as the height and width settings of your Flash application. If not (and the Flash app is smaller) everything in Flash will get stretched and appear pixelated.
(2) Images - Make sure the image (JPG) is sized correctly before bringing it into Flash and do not allow scaling of the image in the Flash application (it must remain the same size as viewed).
(2) Add the following code to the first frame of your Flash application: _quality = "BEST"
(3) Under File > Publish Settings, click the HTML checkbox, and then open the HTML tab. Now click on the drop down menu next to quality, and choose "BEST" - not "HIGH". The main difference between the two is that High does not smooth out images you have in your animation, but Best does smooth images out. Usually High is the default format used by Flash because the Best format is very demanding on system resources.
(4) If the images already exist in the library and are statically placed in the Flash application, you can apply the following to each image:
(a) Modify > Break Apart
(b) Modify Shape > multiple options here to optimize/smooth etc.
(c) OR Convert each image to a Graphic Symbol and apply similar smoothing to them.

Hope some of this helps (I did a little extra research on this as I am working a site now with similar issues).

Hog the answers all you want! :) Sent you a PM!