Creating web designs and site content in Macromedia Flash MX can be a
lot of fun, but there are always tasks that you'll want to do again and
again. It's always a bit of a hassle to have to keep recreating and
tweaking the same old content or functionality in different projects, so
why can't you just reuse what you've created? With components, you can
do just that!
Flash MX Components enable the creation of self-contained design
building blocks that can be simply dragged and dropped into any Flash
movie. They are flexible enough to be easily customized to take care of
many different tasks. No fuss, no bother--you can repurpose the standard
elements of your design, application, or game, and use them over and
over again.
But wait, it gets better! Components can be used by anyone, not just the
person who created them. So in this book, we've done all the hard work
for you and collected together the Most Wanted components that will make
your life easier.
In this book (and on the CD), you'll find a perfect combination of
creative and functional components from some of today's leading Flash
designers and developers. Just look at the fantastic components yo'llu
get:
- Event Calendar
- Text Editor
- News Feed
- Tool Tip
- Sketch Pad
- Video Player
- Image Scroller
- Pattern Generators
- Tab Control
- Sliding Panel
- Color Picker
- Game Player Selector
- Particle Emitter
- Layout Manager
- Data Grid
- Movie Loader
- Image Modulators
- XML-to-ActionScript Converter
- Virtual 3D Trackball
- Text Animation
- Dynamic Text Manager
Each of these components is included on the accompanying CD, ready to be
incorporated into your designs, along with plenty of example files
giving practical demonstrations of their use. On top of that, each
chapter in this book presents a comprehensive designer-oriented guide
that will help you to get the most out of using all of the featured
components.
If youre a Flash designer, of any ability from novice to professional,
this book will increase the power of your Flash designs and enhance your
project workflow--instantly!
