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Components are pre-defined symbols which you can add to your
Flash movies. Because components are self-contained, the work
has all been done for you. Flash Junction components include
configuration and ActionScript options which allow you to
create a huge range of effects quickly and easily.
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Flash Junction components are compatible with either Flash
MX2004 and Flash8, or both, but not with FlashMX or earlier
versions of Flash.
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Flash Junction components are packaged as .mxp files. You
will need the Macromedia Extension Manager to install them.
This should already be installed when you install Flash. However,
if you do not have it installed, you
can download the Macromedia Extension Manager from the Macromedia
website here. Once you have installed the Extension Manager,
simple double click the .mxp file for your component, and
follow the instructions.
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Once you have installed a component, the next time you launch
Flash, you will see it in the components panel. To open this
panel, press CTRL+F7. Components you have installed will be
listed in this panel. To use a component, simply drag its
name onto the stage
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When you select a component on the stage, you will see a
configuration panel in the properties panel. To make sure
this is open, select Window->Properties (Ctrl+F3) For more
complex components, you may need to launch a separate configuration
dialog by pressing a button in the properties panel instead.
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Yes. All Flash Junction components include a live preview,
which will be updated whenever you make any changes to the
configuration options. You will therefore be able to see how
your components is going to look like while you are still
working on your movie - this helps you to decide on placement
and colour schemes.
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Yes you can. There is no limit to the number of components
you can use in a movie - whether you want to use several different
components, or have multiple copies of the same component.
However, for some of the more complex effects, bear in mind
that having too many components running at once could cause
your movie to slow down, the same as for any other type of
scripts.
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You can use Flash Junction components as often as you like,
in as many movies & websites as you like. However, if
you are planning to embed the component in a DVD or CD-ROM,
there may be special requirements - see the EULA
for more details.
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Check the product details to see which version of Flash you
need to run a component. The version will be displayed on
the product screen. Some components take advantage of new
features of Flash 8, and therefore will not run with previous
versions. However, if a component is compatible with Flash
MX2004, it will run in Flash 8 as well.
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If you have a requirement for a particular component, we
will be happy to discuss this with you. For customised components,
please contact us on custom@flashjunction.com
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