umm....like gSOLO_01?Quote:
Originally posted by CheyenneWay
Im sure some of these flash ninjas know the answer :)
-whispers-
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umm....like gSOLO_01?Quote:
Originally posted by CheyenneWay
Im sure some of these flash ninjas know the answer :)
-whispers-
Hiya ~
Flash Mx2004 can save back as far as Mx from what I can see. Not much use though as mine just crashes when I open it up and export (in various player versions) anyway. (Tried case script, even copied script from Mx to Mx 2004 and it still goes boom,close)
Another frown for MM :mad:
you see, this is all the stuff that's making me hesitant. Flash does (or did) a lot of things remarkably well. so it's understandable to a degree that "you can't please everybody" - but the backwards compatibility issues can't be a good thing. what happens if you rework
scripts from Flash 6 to reflect the AS2 syntax and protocols before opening those docs up in FlashMX2004? still crashin?
Hiya Bit ~
Yeah, well look maybe it is just a fluke as I have been able to open and export other docs that I did in Mx2004 (the unimportant ones - naturally!) :eek:
I even went as far as to cut ALL the script, do it in MX and paste in just like that back into Mx2004, save to Mx and then export. I dont think it is a conflict, just maybe plain buggy...
For me, it is not nice, and let me tell you I know nice when I see it... :D
More specifically?Quote:
Originally posted by cancerinform
In my opinion MM should improve the design part much more to become a bit independent of third party programs.
From Macromedia...
Another frown for MM??Quote:
Crash opening MX files - topic update: 11/11/03
Issue
Some customers report that Macromedia Flash MX 2004 crashes when they open files created in Macromedia Flash MX. This seems to be system-specific so far.
Solution
One known cause of this issue is the use of a cracked version of Macromedia Flash MX 2004.
To test the files against a legitimate installation, completely uninstall all previous Flash MX 2004 versions, then install the 30-day trial of Flash and test the same files.
If you are experiencing this with the legitimate version or the trial version of Flash MX 2004, if you are running version 7.0 (September, 2003), try updating to version 7.0.1 (November 11, 2003). Download the installer.
Very few customers have contacted support directly for assistance with this issue since it first emerged. This may indicate that the problem is system-specific, or limited to the cracked version. If you have problems with a legitimate installation, please contact support directly.
gSolo_01,
3D applications are one example and animations as created by Swish are another.
My development team is considering upgrading to MX 2004. At this point, is it worth the upgrade from MX? I've heard that there are quite a few bugs and the new options aren't all that great.
Everyone's been saying they hate that the normal mode is gone. But, how could you ever get anything done with the normal mode? I realize it's necessary for newbies, and I used it quite extensively then, but quickly moved on. If you've been designing for more than a year in flash, I would assume you wouldn't be needing normal mode anymore. Maybe I'm wrong. It's just using normal mode seems like having to look up all the words your using to write a paragraph. Not the most efficient way of working. To get anything but the most basic functions out of flash, you have to move on from the normal mode. It would be nice to see them bring back the nonlinear undo. Maybe they could combine it with a history panel so that each mc could have it's own separate history. I'm intrigued by the change in timeline effects. Can't wait till I get MX 2004 tomorrow and can begin playing with it.
wrong forum. but take a look here for an ongoing discussion about the merits of upgrading.
yeah Sundev, i agree. normal mode is like "multiple choice". i always did poorly in school with multiple choice tests. but if it was an essay, my scores would consistantly be higher. i need the freedom to express myself fully, such as with "expert mode". i skipped "normal mode" in Flash 5 (when i started scripting) and believe that i had a much more accelerated understanding of actionScript as a result. now i possess a newfound ability to learn scripting languages in other apps, pushing my design work to new platitudes.
while i understand the common designer's wish to simplify the process,and respect the diversity of work habits and styles, i say embrace the script ("expert mode"), because it forms the heart of the very medium we're all using anyway. in this regard, i feel AS2
sounds good (though i don't have it yet).
Well, I guess I am one of the lucky ones so far. I bought the Flash MX Pro and have not had any major problems as of yet. I love the video support as I now make small clips and can adjust the brightness from flash instead of marking it up in Premier and then using flash. Big timesaver for me as the clips are so small I don't need to edit them much.
My MX04 crashed at first but had become increasingly stable the more I use it. Same with DWMX04 and never had a problem with Fireworks MX04. The trial version was very buggy and crashed but I knew I would upgrade so I saved the money and did it. As far as Flash MX04 I am glad I did.
I saw in an earlier post about opening MX files in MX04 and then the wouldn't save right or reopen after you save them as 04. I had that problem with 5 to MX. I renamed the file with 8.3 naming convention and they seemed to open then. I thought that was strange but maybe DOS gets involved and doesn't like long names.
Good luck all you Flashers!
Terry
Flash 2004 slows my PC with windows 98SE, it's very weighty program and it's more oriented to work with movie files which hasn't represented an imperative need for the most Flash user, I think.
I'll better stay with Flash MX 6.0.
:smoov:
I think MX is quite user friendly, i'm a new flasher :D and it took merely an hour to complete this, my first attempted movie (attached). It was very easy, though I had a personal instructor, ya'll might know him as "azwaldo". I think it's a great program.
I am posting this here because i couldn't find other threads any more.
I am currently making a AS2 Slideshow, which starts relatively simple and then becomes more complex having the files for one kind of show in one folder, all folders together in a upper level folder. The emphasis is on folders. What I observed is when I change an .as script to test something I get the effect I want but when I change it back still the former version is executed. I restarted the computer (MAC OS 10.3.3) but still the same effect as if the ghost of the former script was still present. Then I place the subfolder on my desktop and everything was fine.
Anybody observed something similar?
In response to...
It seems there are those who do not like the new 2004 due to it being unsutable for flash newbies...
ok I understand that, but at the same time, flash is a professional tool, and I honestly believe if you want to learn a profession then you need to take a certified educational coarse to learn those skills, I'm doing that right now attending college to learn Multimedia which includes using the macromedia suit, at the end of the day I be looking to make money from this new found knowledge and in return I need to expect that clients are going to be willing to pay for my skill, if Flash is made to easy then any Tom, Dick or Henryetta can charge £9.99 for some piece of part time work done in there bedroom after they finished working at the local cafe as a waiter/waitress.(sorry not stereo typing )...
I took a course back when Flash5 was out. I agree in taking a course, or being a little more active in enhancing your skills. I'm far from a professional but always felt myself as learning more and more as Flash moved from 5 to MX. I was excited about the upgrades and even did some part time work with MX. I was in the military throughout this time and was over seas. Upon returning to the states I bought MX2004 Pro but found myself really having to re-learn many features. I'm still trying to figure things out and was really pissed with some of the bugs that Pro had. One of my main sticking points was the ActionScript editor. Yes the advantages are there for the people who learn expert mode, but as a "designer first" this really takes from the time I'm dedicating to design first and forces me to take time away from my projects over simple procedures.
I think this upgrade is not for designers first and programmers second. I find myself reverting to using MX more often.
I'm seriously thinking about returning Pro. I really love flash. But I think I see them just having a "F-them, they should learn it if they love it" attitude. Is it that hard to have a normal mode there?
We'll see what happens.
I just feel that Flash should be easy to learn and understand. I understand your concern about having a high paying skill.
I always felt that more people that can use it, the more creativity we will see. Yes your skills will be highly sought if Flash becomes something hard to use. But as more and more websites become aware of flash and want the features in it. I would prefer creativity over complexity. And in the "lower end" of the web site spectrum. How much do you think you will get for advanced skills. I would love to see all websites be Flash based. But will you get your 1000-2000 dollar asking price for a website? I've designed many websites(not flash based) for small business customers. Price is the number one concern for them. I do not even mention flash based sites because it so much easier right now using Photoshop and Dreamweaver in setting them up. Development time in flash takes longer and I have to make a business decision. Now with Pro, I can't even consider using Pro if I have to learn simple procedures. Time is the number one factor. And for a successful business to operate you must manage it.
Pro is not worth the upgrade for newbies,novices or users who do not have time to learn EXPERT MODE.(plus other factors listed on this thread)
Let's say Flash Version MX 2008 is out and it totally alienated designers and was only an expert tool. I would just outsource your skills overseas. (sorry folks, how much I hate to say it, it happens)
I do already when I need "advanced skills"
I still love flash though :)
Brian
Even flash 2004 is more accessable and user friendly than most applications I have come across. Especially more so than hot-key based applications like Adobe's entire line.Quote:
Originally posted by bgalvan
It seems there are those who do not like the new 2004 due to it being unsutable for flash newbies...
I say hit the bookstore and read some of the many books on the market. There are plenty of good books out there with tons of content for all users from the advanced to the beginner.
I would recommend, ActionScript for Flash MX by Colin Moock to anyone.
I use it as a reference guide.:cool:
I agree. All the best features are in 2004 professional. Why have 2 versions? Do they think non-professionals wouldn't want to connect to xml or web services? Or use any of the other professional-only features?