In parts one and two, i dealt with specific JavaScript libraries but this time i will cover general communication between Flash and JavaScript. Namely, calling Flash methods from JavaScript and JavaScript methods from Flash.
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SWFAddress is a JavaScript and ActionScript library for adding deep-linking functionality to Flash websites; allowing users to navigate using the browser back and next buttons in the same way as an HTML website. It’s dead easy to use so let’s dive in…
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As fantastic as Flash is, it can’t do everything; sometimes we need to use other technologies to get results. For Flash running in a browser, JavaScript is a useful (and sometimes essential) tool.
I categorise my use of JavaScript into three areas: 1. Essential: embedding Flash in HTML (and providing alternative content), 2. Semi-essential: deep-linking (using browser back/next buttons for Flash navigation) and 3. Optional: everything else. I will cover 2 & 3 in later posts, but first…
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