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Macromedia Flash MX 2004 For Windows and Macintosh: Visual Quickstart Guide

Name: Macromedia Flash MX 2004 For Windows and Macintosh: Visual Quickstart Guide
Author: Katherine Ulrich
ISBN: 9780321213440

by Katherine Ulrich

November 2003

Intermediate to advanced

696 pages

18h 58m

English

Peachpit Press

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i. Introduction
About FlashWhat Makes Flash a Special Web-Design Tool?How Flash AnimatesFlash File FormatsHow Flash DeliversFlash MX 2004: What’s New?Start PageTimeline Effects and BehaviorsHistory Panel, Spelling Checker, Find and Replace, HelpPDF and EPS Import, Alias textEnhanced Video ImportPublish Settings Changes and Player ImprovementsActionScript 2.0 and Other Advanced FeaturesFlash MX 2004 Professional: OverviewHow to Use This BookCross-Platform IssuesKeyboard ShortcutsContextual MenusThe ArtworkSystem RequirementsTo create and edit Flash MX 2004 content on a Macintosh:To create and edit Flash MX 2004 content in Windows:To view Flash MX 2004 content (in Flash Player 7) via browser:About Flash Player
1. The Flash Authoring Tool
Understanding Flash BasicsTo begin installing Flash from a CD (Mac):To begin installing Flash from a CD (Windows):To install and activate Flash:To launch Flash:To set launch preferences:Working with Flash DocumentsTo create a new Flash Document:To open an existing document:To close a document:To save changes to a document:Working with Template DocumentsTo create a template document:To open a new document from a template document:Touring the Flash Authoring EnvironmentAbout the TimelineTo undock the Timeline window:To dock the Timeline:To hide the Timeline:About Document PropertiesTo open the Document Properties dialog:To set the units of measure:To set the size of the Stage:To set the background color:To set the frame rate:To save your settings as the default:Using GridsTo make grids visible:To set grid color:To set grid spacing:Using Rulers and GuidesTo display rulers:To hide rulers:To place a guide:To reposition a guide:To set guide color:Working with SnappingTo snap objects to user-defined grids:To set parameters for snapping to the grid:To snap objects to guides:To set parameters for snapping to guides:To snap objects to objects:To snap objects to pixels:To turn on Snap Align:To set Snap Align tolerances:To turn off snapping:About the ToolbarTo view the Toolbar:To hide the ToolbarTo relocate the Toolbar:To turn on tool tips:Viewing Graphics at Various MagnificationsTo view objects at actual size:To zoom in or out on the Stage:To zoom in on specific areas of the Stage:To zoom out:About PanelsTo open a panel window:To close a panel window:To collapse or expand a panel window:To reposition a floating panel window:To resize a floating panel window:Working with Grouped PanelsTo open the default panel set:To separate panels:To combine panels in one window:Using Custom Panel SetsTo create a custom panel layout:To invoke a custom panel set:About the Property InspectorTo access the Property Inspector:To hide or show the information area:To collapse or expand the Property Inspector (Windows):To close the Property Inspector:Using the Help PanelTo access the Help panel:To view Help topics:To search Help Topics:To update the Help panel:Customizing Keyboard ShortcutsTo switch among shortcut sets:To create a custom shortcut set:To assign a new shortcut:To remove a shortcut:
2. Creating Simple Graphics
Touring the ToolsUsing the Line ToolTo draw line segments:Setting Stroke AttributesTo access the Property Inspector:To set stroke properties:To customize a line style:Setting Fill AttributesTo access the Color Mixer panel:To select a fill style:To select a solid fill color from the Color Mixer panel:Using the Geometric Shape ToolsTo draw an oval outline:To draw a rectangular fill:To draw a polygon or star with fill and stroke:Using the Pencil ToolTo use Straighten mode for freeform drawing:To use Straighten mode for drawing rectangles and ovals:To draw smooth curves:Controlling drawing assistanceTo set the degree of assistance:Using the Pen Tool: Straight LinesTo draw straight-line segments with the pen tool:To end an open path:To create a closed path:Using the Pen Tool: Curved SegmentsTo draw an upward curve with the pen tool:To draw an S curve with the pen tool:Using the Paint BucketTo fill an outline shape with a solid color:To set gap closure:Using the Brush Tool in Normal ModeTo create freeform fill shapes:To change the brush size and shape:To use pressure sensitivity:To use tilt:Using the Text ToolTo create a single line of text for use as a graphic element:To create a text box with set width and word wrap:Working with Vertical TextTo access the Property Inspector:To create vertical columns of text:Setting Text AttributesTo select text to apply character attributes:To choose an installed typeface:To set font size:To choose a text color:To choose a type style:To apply tracking:Setting Paragraph AttributesTo select paragraphs to modify:To set paragraph alignment:To set margins:To set a first-line indent:To set line spacing:Breaking Apart TextTo divide text blocks into single-letter text boxes:To transform letters into raw shapes:
3. Modifying Simple Graphics
Setting Selection PreferencesTo set a selection method for the selection tool:Selecting Lines with the Selection ToolTo select a single line segment:To select multiple line segments:To select multiple connected line segments as a unit:Selecting Fills with the Selection ToolTo select multiple filled areas:Using a Selection RectangleTo create a selection rectangle:Using the Lasso ToolTo select elements with the lasso tool:Deselecting ElementsTo deselect individual items:To deselect everything:Repositioning Elements ManuallyTo reposition an element with the selection tool:To reposition an element with the arrow keys:Repositioning Elements NumericallyTo reposition an element via the Shape Property Inspector:Basic Editing Tasks: Cut, Copy, PasteTo delete a selection:To cut a selection:To copy a selection:To paste the Clipboard’s contents in the center of the window:To paste Clipboard contents in their original location:To duplicate a selection:Editing Existing Elements with AssistanceTo smooth an existing line:To straighten an existing line:To make Flash recognize existing shapes:Moving End Points with the Selection ToolTo reposition the end of a line segment with the selection tool:To reposition the end point of a curve with the selection tool:Moving Points with the Subselection ToolTo view a path and anchor points:To select an anchor point:To reposition anchor points with the subselection tool:Reshaping Curves with the Selection ToolTo reposition the end of a curve with the selection tool:To reshape a curve with the selection tool:To turn a straight-line segment into a curve segment with the selection tool:To create new corner points with the selection tool:Reshaping Curves with the Subselection ToolTo move a curve point:To reshape a curve with the Bézier handles:Converting, Removing, and Adding PointsTo convert corner points to curve points:To convert curve points to corner points:To delete anchor points:To add new anchor points to a curve segment:Reshaping FillsTo reshape a fill with the selection tool:To reshape a fill with the subselection and pen tools:Changing the Size of Graphic ElementsTo resize a graphic element interactively:To access the Transform panel:To resize an element by using the Transform panel:Reorienting Graphic ElementsTo flip a graphic element:To rotate an element in 90-degree increments:To rotate an element by a user-specified amount:To skew an element by a user-specified amount:To rotate or skew an element interactively:Distorting Graphic ElementsTo distort an element freely:To distort graphic elements symmetrically:Changing the Envelope of Selected ElementsTo reshape a selection’s bounding box by using Bézier curves:Modifying StrokesTo add a stroke to a shape:To modify existing strokes with the ink bottle:To modify selected strokes by using the Property Inspector:Using the Eraser Tool in Normal ModeTo erase all strokes and fills (Erase Normal):Using the Faucet ModifierTo erase a line:To erase a fill:Modifying Fill ColorsTo change fill color with the paint-bucket tool and Color Mixer panel:To modify selected fills with the Color Mixer panel:Creating Solid Colors: Color Mixer PanelTo access the Color Mixer panel:To access solid-color attributes in the Color Mixer panel:To define a new color visually in the Color Mixer panel:To define a new color numerically in the Color Mixer panel:To define a color’s transparency:To add a color to the Color Swatches panel:Creating New GradientsTo create a three-color linear gradient:To create a new radial gradient:To add a gradient to the Color Swatches panel:Creating Color SetsTo access the Color Swatches panel:To define a new set of colors:To load a set of colors:To define the default set of colors:Putting Gradients to WorkTo fill a shape (or replace a solid fill) with a gradient:To paint with an unlocked gradient:Modifying Applied GradientsTo move a gradient fill’s center point:To resize a gradient fill:To rotate a gradient fill:Applying Attributes of One Graphic Element to AnotherTo copy attributes between graphic elements:Converting Lines to FillsTo convert a line to a fill:To expand a fill:To soften the edges of a fill:
4. Complex Graphics on a Single Layer
Understanding GroupingTo create a group:To return objects to ungrouped status:Working with Grouped ElementsTo prevent interaction between objects on the same layer:Controlling the Stacking OrderTo change position in the stack by one level:To move an element to the top or bottom of the stack:Editing GroupsTo edit the contents of a group:To return to document-editing mode:Aligning ElementsTo access alignment options:To align items:To match dimensions of items:Using the Complex Paint Modes with the BrushTo leave lines intact when painting:To leave existing lines and fills intact when painting:To restrict paint to selected fills:To restrict paint to one area:Using the Eraser Tool with Multiple ShapesTo restrict what the eraser removes:Applying Gradients to Multipart ShapesTo apply one gradient separately to multiple fills:To spread one gradient across multiple fills:
5. Graphics on Multiple Layers
Touring the Timeline’s Layer FeaturesCreating and Deleting Layers and FoldersTo add a layers and folders:To delete a layer or folder:To delete multiple layers and/or folders:Controlling Layers and FoldersTo work with the Layer Properties dialog:To define the layer type:To name a layer or folder:To set the visibility of layer or folder contents:To prevent changes in contents of a layer or folder:To view the contents of a layer as outlines:To change the height at which layers or folders display in the Timeline:Setting Layer Properties via the TimelineTo rename a layer or folder:To hide the contents of a layer or folder:To show the hidden contents of a layer or folder:To lock a layer or folder:To unlock a layer or folder:To view the contents of a layer or folder as outlines:To view the contents of a layer or folder as solid objects:Controlling Layer Visibility in the TimelineTo close layer folders in the Timeline:To open layer folders in the Timeline:Controlling the Stacking Order of LayersTo reorder layers:Organizing Layers in FoldersTo move existing layers into folders:To change folder order:To create a nested folder:Working with Graphics on Different LayersTo edit shape outlines on inactive layers:To edit fills across layers:Cutting and Pasting Between LayersTo paste across layers:To use the Paste in Place command across layers:Distributing Graphic Elements to LayersTo place selected elements on individual layers:Working with Guide LayersTo create a plain guide layer:Working with Mask LayersTo create a mask layer:To link layers to the mask:To create the mask:To see the mask’s effect:To edit a mask:
6. Saving and Reusing Graphic Elements
Understanding the Library WindowTo open the library of the current movie:To open the library of another movie:Understanding Library-Window ViewsTo view the wide Library window:To view the narrow Library window:To resize Library columns:Understanding Library HierarchyTo create a library folder:To open one library folder:To close one library folder:To sort library items:To move items between library folders:Converting Graphics to SymbolsTo turn an existing graphic into a symbol:Creating New Symbols from ScratchTo create a new symbol:Using Symbol InstancesTo place a symbol instance in your movie:Modifying Symbol InstancesTo access the Property Inspector:To change an instance’s brightness:To change the instance’s color:To change the instance’s transparency:To change the instance’s tint and alpha simultaneously:Creating Static Symbols via Timeline EffectsTo create a Drop Shadow effect:Swapping One Symbol Instance for AnotherTo switch symbols:Editing Master SymbolsTo enter symbol-editing mode from the Stage:To enter symbol-editing mode from the Library window:Modifying Timeline EffectsTo change one instance of the finished-effect symbol:To change the effect’s appearance:To edit the original graphic underlying an effect:Duplicating Master SymbolsTo create a duplicate symbol:Deleting Master SymbolsTo delete one symbol from the library:To delete a folder of symbols from the library:Converting Symbol Instances to GraphicsTo break the symbol link:Copying Symbols Between MoviesTo transfer symbols to another movie:Creating Shared LibrariesTo access a shared symbol while authoring:To define symbols as shared for run time:To make shared symbols available to other movies during playback:To add shared run-time symbols to your movie:To link existing symbols in destination files to shared run-time symbols in source files:Using Font SymbolsTo create a font symbol:To define a font symbol as a shared asset:To use a font symbol in another movie:
7. Frame-by-Frame Animations
Using the TimelineTo resize the Timeline’s area:To view frames in the Timeline at various sizes:Creating KeyframesTo add a blank keyframe to the end of your movie:To create a blank keyframe in the middle of your movie:To duplicate the contents of the preceding keyframe:Creating In-Between FramesTo add in-between frames:Selecting FramesTo choose a selection style:To work in frame-based selection mode:To work in span-based selection mode:Manipulating Frames in One LayerTo copy and paste a single frame:To move frames using drag and drop:Removing FramesTo remove keyframe status from a frame:To delete a single frame from a movie:To delete a range of frames:Making a Simple Frame-by-Frame AnimationTo set up the initial keyframe:To create the second keyframe:To create the third keyframe:Previewing the ActionTo use the controller:To step sequentially through frames:To play through all frames in the Flash editor:To play frames in Flash Player:Smoothing the Animation by Adding KeyframesTo add keyframes within an existing animation:Using Onion SkinningTo turn on onion skinning:To turn on outline onion skinning:To adjust the number of frames included in onion skinning:To display onion skins for a fixed set of frames:Editing Multiple FramesTo relocate animated graphics on the Stage:Understanding Frame RateTo set the frame rate:Varying the Speed of AnimationsTo add in-between frames:

8. Animation with Motion Tweening
Creating a Bouncing Ball with Motion TweeningTo access the Frame Property Inspector:To prepare keyframes for motion tweening:To set the span’s property to Motion Tween:Adding Keyframes to Motion TweensTo add keyframes by repositioning a tweened object:To add keyframes by command:Animating Color EffectsTo change a symbol’s color over time:Animating Graphics That Change SizeTo tween a growing and shrinking graphic:To tween a shrinking graphic:Rotating and Spinning GraphicsTo rotate a graphic less than 360 degrees:To spin a graphic 360 degrees:Moving Graphics in Straight LinesTo move an item from point to point:Moving Graphics Along a PathTo add a motion-guide layer:To create a second guided layer:To add a second motion-guide layer:Orienting Graphics to a Motion PathTo orient a graphic to the path:Changing Tween SpeedTo make the animation start slowly and accelerate (ease in):To make the animation start quickly and decelerate (ease out):Getting Help with Motion TweensTo use the Create Motion Tween command:
9. Animation with Shape Tweening
Creating a Bouncing Ball with Shape TweeningTo define shape tweens via the Frame Property Inspector:Morphing Simple Lines and FillsTo transform an oval into a rectangle:To transform a rectangle into a freeform shape:Shape-Tweening Multiple ShapesTo shape-tween fills with strokes (outlines):Transforming a Simple Shape into a Complex ShapeTo shape-tween a more complex shape:To use shape hints:Creating Shapes That Move As They ChangeTo shape-tween a moving graphic:
10. More-Complex Animation Tasks
Understanding ScenesTo access the Scene panel:To add a scene:To select a scene to edit:To delete a selected scene:To change scene order:To rename a scene:Manipulating Frames in Multiple LayersTo select and copy frames in several layers:To replace the content of frames with a multilayer selection:To paste a multiple-layer selection into blank frames:To paste a multiple-layer selection into a new scene:Animating Multiple Motion TweensTo set up the three graphics in separate layers:To set up the tween in all layers with one command:To adjust the positions of the tweened items:Animating Shape Tweens in Multiple-Shape GraphicsTo create shape tweens on separate layers:Reversing FramesTo reverse the order of frames:Combining Tweening with Frame-by-Frame TechniquesTo convert in-between frames to keyframes:Saving Animations As Graphic SymbolsTo convert an animation to a graphic symbol:Using Animated Graphic SymbolsTo place an instance of an animated graphic symbol:Creating Animated Graphic Symbols with Timeline EffectsTo apply the Transform Timeline Effect:Saving Animations As Movie-Clip SymbolsTo convert an animation to a movie-clip symbol:Using Movie-Clip SymbolsTo place an instance of a movie clip:To view movie-clip animation in context:Using Animated MasksTo create a stationary graphic and a moving mask that reveals it:To prepare the mask for rotational animation:To complete the rotating-mask animation:To preview the animation:
11. Building Buttons for Interactivity
Creating a Basic Button SymbolTo create a button symbol:To create the Up state:To create the Over state:To create the Down state:To create the Hit state:To place the newly created button in your movie:Creating Shape-Changing Button SymbolsTo create Up, Over, and Down states with various graphics:To create the Hit state for graphics of various shapes:Creating Fully Animated Button SymbolsTo animate a rollover button:Creating Invisible Button SymbolsTo create an invisible button:Creating Button Symbols with Multiple Hot SpotsTo create multiple hot spots for a single button:Using Button ComponentsTo place an instance of the button component:To preview the component instance:Modifying Button ComponentsTo modify button-component dimensions:To modify button-component labels:To create icons for button components:To add an icon to the button component:To set the button to act as a toggle:Creating Movie-Clip ButtonsTo create the button states:To assign frames labels to button-state keyframes:
12. Basic Interactivity Using Behaviors
Touring the Actions PanelTo access the Actions panel:To close the Actions panel:Customizing the Actions PanelTo set preferences for the Actions panel:Organizing Frame ActionsTo create a separate layer for actions:Adding Frame ActionsTo set up a document for testing frame actions:To start scripting by adding comments:To set the movie to pause at playback:Adding Event Handlers via BehaviorsTo prepare a document for testing button scripts:To add an action to a button-symbol instance using Behaviors:To add an action to a button component instance using Behaviors:Previewing Actions at WorkTo test fully enabled elements:Changing Event Handlers via BehaviorsTo choose the triggering mouse event:Working with Multiple BehaviorsTo add multiple Behaviors to a button instance:To delete Behaviors:Using Multiple Handlers for One ButtonTo vary a button’s response to different mouse events:Modifying a Behavior’s ActionTo change an action via the Behaviors panel:Triggering Actions from the KeyboardTo set up an action triggered by a key press:Adding Actions to Movie-ClipsTo add actions to make a movie clip duplicate itself:Adding Actions to Movie-Clip ButtonsTo pause the movie-clip button:To add the mouseEvent handler that displays the Over state:To add the mouseEvent handlers that display the Up and Down states:Making Movie-Clip Buttons Display Additional StatesTo add frame actions to display the disabled state:Using Buttons to Control Movie ClipsTo make a button (symbol or component) stop movie-clip playback:Using the Script NavigatorTo select and view scripts via the Script Navigator:
13. Authoring Utilities
Setting Movie Explorer ParametersTo access the Movie Explorer panel:To determine the overall content of the display list:To determine which types of elements appear in the display list:Searching and Editing with Movie ExplorerTo find an element:To modify elements from the Movie Explorer panel:To print a display list:Choosing Spelling Checker OptionsTo set options for spelling check:Working with Personal DictionariesTo create a new text-only personal dictionary:To edit a personal dictionary from within Flash:Running the Spelling CheckTo check and correct spelling for a selected text box:Using Find and ReplaceTo access the Find and Replace panel:To set the general search parameters:To set search parameters for text:To set search parameters for fonts:To set search parameters for color:To set search parameters for symbols, sounds, video clips, and bitmaps:Carrying Out a Find-and-Replace OperationTo find/replace one matching item at a time:To find/replace all matching items:Using the History PanelTouring the History PanelTo access the history panel:Undoing/Redoing Steps via the History PanelTo undo a block of steps:To redo a block of steps:Replaying Steps via the History PanelTo replay a set of steps:To replay steps in a different document:Recording Steps with the History PanelTo save a set of steps as commands:To run a command:
14. Using Non-Flash Graphics
Importing Non-Flash GraphicsTo import a FreeHand file to the Stage:To import Adobe Illustrator (.ai, version 8 or earlier), files to the Stage:To import Adobe Illustrator (.ai, version 9 or later), Portable Document Format (.pdf) or Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) files to the Stage:To import bitmapped graphics to the Stage:To import a series of graphics files to the Stage:Turning Bitmaps into Vector GraphicsTo trace a bitmap:Editing Bitmaps with Flash’s ToolsTo create a bitmap that you can edit in Flash:To select a range of colors within an editable bitmap:Using Bitmaps As FillsTo apply a bitmap fill from the Color Mixer:To apply an editable-bitmap as a fill:Modifying Bitmap FillsTo move a bitmap fill’s center point:To resize a bitmap fill:
15. Adding Sound
Using Sounds in FlashTo access the Frame Property Inspector:Importing SoundsTo import a sound file:Organizing SoundsTo add a layer for sound:Adding Sounds to FramesTo assign a sound to a keyframe:Adding Sounds to ButtonsTo enhance buttons with auditory feedback:Using Event SoundsTo set up a file for testing sounds:To make an assigned sound an event sound:To play overlapping instances of the same sound:To start different sounds simultaneously:Using Start SoundsTo set an assigned sound’s Sync to Start:Using Stream SoundsTo make an assigned sound a stream sound:Stopping SoundsTo stop playback of a sound:Using Behaviors to Control SoundsTo set a sound’s Linkage Properties:To load and play a sound with a button:To replay loaded sounds:To stop all sounds:Repeating SoundsTo set a Repeat value:Editing SoundsTo assign packaged volume effects:To customize volume effects:To edit sounds for length:
16. Adding Video
Importing VideoTo import links to QuickTime video clips:To bring embedded video clips into a Flash movie:To create custom Compression Profiles:To create Advanced Settings Profiles:Using Embedded Video Clips in Your MovieTo place embedded video clips in your movie:To modify video-clip instances:Updating Video ClipsTo update linked video clips:To swap video clips:Using Behaviors to Control Video ClipsTo pause video clips with buttons:
17. Delivering Movies to Your Audience
Preparing Your Movie for Optimal PlaybackTo use Bandwidth Profiler:To view the contents of each frame separately:To see how frames stream:To display a download-progress bar:To exit Bandwidth Profiler:Publishing and ExportingTo set a movie’s publishing format:To publish a movie:Working with Flash Player SettingsTo publish a Flash Player (.swf) file:To choose a Flash Player version:To control how Flash draws the movie’s first frame:To choose the version of ActionScript used (Flash Player 6 and 7):To list the amount of data in the movie by frame:To protect your work:To set trace and debug options:To compress the .swf file (Flash Player 6 and 7):To target specific versions of Flash Player 6:To compress the bitmaps in your movie:To control compression and sample rate for all movie sounds:Publishing HTML for Flash Player FilesTo publish HTML for displaying a Flash file:To create HTML for Flash only:Controlling Movie Placement in the BrowserTo set the dimensions of the movie-display window:To scale the movie to fit a movie-display window:To control placement of the movie window in the movie-display window:To set playback options:To control antialiasing and smoothing:To control transparency:To see warning about missing alternate content:Using Alternate Image FormatsTo publish GIF files:To set the dimensions of the GIF image:To make an animated GIF:To balance size, download speed, and appearance:To set a GIF’s background transparency:To control transparency of Flash fill colors in GIFs:To control colors that are not in the current color palette:Using Version DetectionTo detect viewer’s Flash Player version:Creating ProjectorsTo create a projector:Creating Publishing ProfilesTo save settings under a new profile name:To export a profile:To import a profile:Exporting Flash to Other FormatsTo export a single frame to Illustrator format:To export the entire movie to Illustrator format:Printing from FlashTo print a single frame:To print storyboard thumbnails:Printing from Flash PlayerTo set frames to print from the contextual menu:To disable printing from Flash Player:

Overview

New timeline effects and behaviors, better run-time performance (which equals faster graphics display and video playback), native support for PDF and EPS forms, a slew of workflow enhancements, an improved programming language, a redesigned interface--these are just a few in the long list of new features that have Web designers salivating over the newest version of their favorite Web tool: Macromedia Flash MX 2004. Whether you're brand new to the world of Flash development or a veteran chomping at the bit to take advantage of all the latest features, this task-based guide will have you creating high-impact, interactive Web sites with Flash MX 2004 in no time. Best-selling author Katherine Ulrich is at it again here, using simple step-by-step instructions and loads of visual aids to cover every aspect of Flash design, from the basics of vector animation to sophisticated interaction and transition effects. Throughout, you'll find the direct, friendly language and plethora of tips that have become the hallmark of the popular Visual QuickStart series.

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