Converting swf to fla

[Grifter730]

Is it true that there are programs that can take an swf and convert it back to Fla? Are there no protections against this?

[scudsucker]

Yes, so write rude messages as your frame labels!

Seriously, your .swf is no more secure than an HTML page ( or slightly more, as the swf decompilers are not as common as notepad )

Any secure transactions you want to do, do server-side.

And seeing as anyone can view your code if they really want to, why not issue it as open-source, providing a link to the .fla and helping flash knowledge spread?

[Grifter730]

But there are sites out there that actually sells their codes, wouldn't that make them pretty much obsolete? I didn't realize you can decompile an swf, that's ridiculous T_T

[McFalski]

Try this http://www.genable.com/aso/
It won't prevent everything, but it will keep most people out.
Personally, I don't think you should worry about it. Not many people protect their HTML codes.

[Grifter730]

I know, but what about sites that are well knows, like 2advanced, aren't they afraid of someone just taking their swf and completely ripping it? I know there's a lot of ripoff sites, but I didn't think you can just steal the swf and convert it back to fla so taht all the codes can be seen........... what if you're a good designer, but not so good at coding... people stealing your work and then bashing you... baaaaaaaaad....

[McFalski]

"If you want to know how these stuff are made,
please feel free to email me [here], and I'd be
happy to help you out." - best way to avoid people ripping yor site

[ikaros]

http://www.flashkit.com/board/showth...hlight=protect

regards
ik.