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Tutorial:Using iframes
Published on 2012-02-27 17:11:13
Frames allow a browser window to be split into multiple segments. This can be used to place a Flash banner above, below, to the left, right or over your main html website. This tutorial discusses how. Frames are an html object so you will need to have a basic knowledge of html coding. If you [...] > read more
Tutorial: Text effects with masking
Published on 2012-02-22 15:42:20
Masking allows an object to define the outline of a movie clip. This can be used to create truly hypnotic effects! This tutorial will explain how to create the Hypnotic effect with SWiSH Max4 and provides suggestions for possible modifications that will allow you to design your own effects. The objects within the demonstration movie [...] > read more
Tutorial: Sound with Max
Published on 2012-01-31 16:16:59
We have recently had a few support calls asking how to add sound to a Flash movie. Although the commands to do this are described in the help file, this tutorial attempts to explain in a simple fashion the different ways in which sound can be applied to a movie. The common uses of sound [...] > read more
Tutorial: Paypal with Max
Published on 2012-01-23 14:23:30
With some scripting, it is possible to add a PayPal checkout to your Flash website using the Flash LoadVars object. Although briefly documented in our help files, a detailed description of the LoadVars class can be found at the Adobe website or in the Flash AS2 language reference pdf document which can be downloaded from [...] > read more
Tutorial: Using the checkbox component
Published on 2012-01-16 14:07:15
The CheckBox component can save a significant amount of development time if this type of control is required on your webpage. The control is extremely useful to provide options that allow layers or detail to be optionally added or omitted from your movie. To use the component, open the Components panel, and type check into [...] > read more
New HTML Template: fullbrowser.swhtml
Published on 2012-01-15 23:16:38
There was recent forum discussion on how to resize the published .swf movie according to the current browser dimensions. As can be seen from the demonstration movie below, the default html template does not resize the .swf movie to fill the available browser space. This blog article describes how to modify the html file so that the [...] > read more
Tutorial: Simulated solar system using Motion Paths
Published on 2012-01-12 14:24:40
This tutorial demonstrates how to make a simple solar system simulation using SWiSH Max4 and its motion path feature. This is a great animation for a science class, or any space oriented website. Note that the simulation is very approximate as it represents planet orbits as circular (not elliptical) paths. The simulation currently only displays [...] > read more
Seasons Greetings Happy Holidays 2011
Published on 2011-12-19 17:47:05
Season’s Greetings from us all at SWiSHzone.com. We wish you, and your families, all the best for the festive season! Details For those that are interested in this animation, the description below shows how it was done. The image was taken from a painting: “The Virgin with Angels” by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. This work is believed [...] > read more
Tutorial: Improving transparency with filters
Published on 2011-12-18 15:32:13
SWiSH Max4 allows the user to assign a transparent color to images. The process works well. However, an inconsistent background color can introduce aberrations including jagged edges and areas where the original background remains. These aberrations can be improved by applying an inner blur filter. The Flash animation below shows the different stages of applying [...] > read more
New Gallery Wizard: Sliding Slideshow
Published on 2011-12-11 17:35:07
A sliding slideshow is very useful when you need to display a number of images in a small area. The viewers interest is maintained by a continuous pan / zoom that reveals additional image details over time. This new gallery uses advanced loading techniques to minimize loading times. The stage size, slide show duration and effect [...] > read more