May 13, 2009 at 1:45 pm · Filed under Adobe, CS4, Flash
Adobe has just released the long-awaited update to Flash CS4. It can be downloaded here, and more details on the very large number of bugs fixed can be found on the Flash Product Manager Richard Galvan's blog post about the release.
I've been using the update for a few hours now, and it certainly makes Flash seem a bit snappier. In addition, my initial tests are showing that the OS X Spaces bug with Flash has been fixed. This was a major annoyance for me, and several other developers based upon the popularity of my blog post on the subject.
Thanks to Adobe for listening to customer feedback and working hard to get this update out as soon as possible.
Update: Based on comments below and other feedback I have received, it appears that the Flash CS4 update alone does not fix the Spaces issue for everyone. However, the combination of the latest Apple OS X 10.5.7 update (released 5/12/2009) and the Flash CS4 update seems to do the trick.
March 13, 2009 at 8:33 am · Filed under Actionscript 3, CS4, Flash, Flex
FDT 3.2 beta was just released this morning, including support for MXML and Flash CS4.
If you use FDT, this looks to be a huge update. Here is the list with main new features from the FDT blog:
MXML Support
- Semantic Highlighting
- Templates
- Wizard for MXML Classes
- Flex-Builder Project Importer
- Attribute Auto Completion
- Quick Outline
- Type Hierarchy
- Hyperlinks (F3)
Further AS-Support
- Improved SWC-Parser
- Improved Auto Completion (constructor)
- CS4 Help Importer
You can find instructions for updating to the beta here.
March 7, 2009 at 11:37 am · Filed under Conferences, Design Inspiration, XPLANE
Over the years, Stumptown’s become a central haven for independent thinkers with a quirk and a twist, producing some of the most darkly observant and refreshingly honest talents of our time.
That is what the Cut&Paste website says about Portland. And while I'd have to concur, tonight's competition will certainly be telling.
If you are unfamiliar with Cut&Paste, it is a digital design tournament taking place in 16 cities this year ending with a global championship in New York City. New this year are 3D and Motion competitions, in addition to the legacy 2D competition.
I kicked myself for not attending last year, especially once Tim May, the winner of last year's 2D competition joined us at XPLANE as Senior Interactive Designer.
If you can't make it to the competition tonight, you can watch the live webcast on the Cut and Paste website.
Yes indeed, "this nook in the Northwest, the City of Roses, is the new bohemia." Looking forward to seeing it tonight.
March 4, 2009 at 9:16 am · Filed under Adobe, CS3, CS4, Flash, Open Source Flash
I've always wondered, "is there a way to select an object on the stage and then have a command tell me where that symbol is in the library?" For a Flash developer, this comes up at least once a day.
After some searching I came across a JSFL command for Flash CS3/CS4 that finds the parent symbol in the library of the item currently selected on the stage.
To install the command, download this file, unzip it and place the resulting JSFL file here:
Mac:
/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Flash CS4/en/Configuration/
Windows:
\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Flash CS4\en\Configuration\
You can also replace CS4 with CS3 for your flavor of choice.
Once installed, select the object on the stage that you wish to locate in the library and is likely buried way, way deep inside nested folders that the Illustrator to Flash process created. In the toolbar choose "Commands" and then "Find in Library". The object will now be highlighted in your library panel. Digging for the symbol no longer required.
I'd like to point out that I am not claiming to have written this script, but I found it on some site far, far off on the Internet and which I can no longer locate to provide credit where credit is due. I do remember, however, it was provided "free and open source", so all should be well.
March 2, 2009 at 6:56 pm · Filed under PHP, Portfolio, XPLANE
Project:
XPLANE Corporate Website
URL:
http://www.xplane.com
Synopsis:
XPLANE is an information design consultancy that drives better results for many of the world’s leading corporations including Microsoft, Intel, Nokia, U.S. Department of National Intelligence, U.S. Marines, Nike and BP through visual thinking and design.
Working with the internal marketing and design teams at XPLANE, the entire website was built on the WordPress platform utilizing a custom developed theme to match XPLANE's branding. Content highlights include project case studies, company news, and an online store.
The internal marketing team handles all day-to-day updates utilizing the content management features of WordPress, allowing them to eaisly add, edit and remove all content on the website. Since the site launch XPLANE has also seen significant increase in search engine optimization (SEO) and daily unique page views.
The site is listed in the WordPress Showcase, an honor since only a relatively small number of submissions are added to the showcase.
The XPLANE e-store:
Case studies:
Company news:
To see the full site, visit http://www.xplane.com.
January 25, 2009 at 3:25 pm · Filed under Actionscript 3, Adobe, Apple, CS4, Flash, Flex, Mobile Development
Mike Chambers from Adobe just released a new iPhone app for viewing the ActionScript 3 documentation.
The app includes class references for Adobe AIR 1.5, Adobe Flex 3.2 and Flash Player 10. I've been testing it this weekend and it has run great.
There is more information on Mike's website for the app, including a download link for the iTunes App Store. If you want to install the app directly on your phone, you'll need to search for "Mike Chambers" to find the app while it works its way into the App Store search.
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