Do you use transparent PNGs in Flash, Flex or AIR? Want to cut your application file size in half? Problem: Embedding transparent PNGs dramatically increases the size of your Flash, Flex and AIR applications. Photoshop and Fireworks dot not have any compression available for transparent PNGs (that I am aware of). Solution: Import your PNGs […]
Re-Learning ActionScript 2
It’s amazing how easy it is to forget the little niches in programming languages after going almost a year without using them. I recently had the pleasure of working on an ActionScript 2 project after almost a year of doing primarily ActionScript 3 development. This post will highlight a few things that can make ActionScript […]
How to Fix Fuzzy Pixels in Flex
What are fuzzy pixels? Semi-transparent lines that appear on the edges of your Sprites that make them appear fuzzy or blurry. This is the result of positioning a custom drawn Sprite (using the graphics property) on non-whole number pixels (for example myObject.x = 1.5). Your probably wondering why anyone would set a Sprite to an […]
Registration Open for MN.swf Camp 2009
Who Should Attend? Anyone interested in Flash, Flex, ActionScript or Adobe AIR. What is MN.swf Camp? A one-day event focused on connecting the local developer community and providing education on Flash Platform technologies. All for only $40! When is it? Monday, April 6, 2009 from 9:00am – 5:00pm How do I register? Go to http://mnswf.com/camp/ […]