Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8 [Paperback]

Barbara Snyder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 2005

Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8 describes how to build Flash JavaScript extensions to enhance the developer’s experience while working in the Flash authoring environment. This book explains how each type of extension works and describes the JavaScript application programming interface (API) functions that Flash calls to implement the extension.

In Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8, learn how to:
•    Automate repetitive tasks
•    Add custom tools to the Tools panel
•    Add Timeline effects
•    Add, remove, and modify filters that are applied to objects on the Stage
•    Manage Flash project files
•    Access, modify, and delete files and folders on the local file system

Powerful development and design tools require thorough and authoritative technical advice and documentation. When it comes to Macromedia Flash, no one is more authoritative than Macromedia Development and writing teams. Now their official documentation is available to you in printed book form. As you work, keep this guide by your side for ready access to valuable information on using Flash. We’ve designed it so that it’s easy to annotate as you progress.

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Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8 describes how to build Flash JavaScript extensions to enhance the developer’s experience while working in the Flash authoring environment. This book explains how each type of extension works and describes the JavaScript application programming interface (API) functions that Flash calls to implement the extension.

In Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8, learn how to:
•    Automate repetitive tasks
•    Add custom tools to the Tools panel
•    Add Timeline effects
•    Add, remove, and modify filters that are applied to objects on the Stage
•    Manage Flash project files
•    Access, modify, and delete files and folders on the local file system

Powerful development and design tools require thorough and authoritative technical advice and documentation. When it comes to Macromedia Flash, no one is more authoritative than Macromedia Development and writing teams. Now their official documentation is available to you in printed book form. As you work, keep this guide by your side for ready access to valuable information on using Flash. We’ve designed it so that it’s easy to annotate as you progress.

About the Author

Barbara Snyder is a member of the staff of the Instructional Media Development team at Macromedia.The Macromedia Instructional Media Development (IMD) team is a group of technical writers, editors, and production engineers who create the technical documentation for all Macromedia products and technologies. Each product has a team of dedicated writers who document the help systems, feature descriptions, and learning paths that Macromedia customers use. Through their years of insider, hands-on product experience, the IMD team is uniquely qualified to bring you these official Macromedia-branded documentation reference guides.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Macromedia Press (October 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032139416X
• ISBN-13: 978-0321394163
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,345,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)