Category Archives: HOW TO:

Using Google Maps API – JS

This demo shows you the basics of using the Google Maps API. I have an array of sample date that get dropped around New York, while it will also ask you to authorize your computer (if it has GPS), so that it can figure out where you are. The basic Idea is to use Google Maps so that you’re able …Read more »


Hi-Res Printing in Flash with AlivePDF

Printing with Flash has always been one of those nagging issues I’ve never been able to successfully defeat, using the Flash PrintJob class that is. Although I want to sit here, and tell you how awful the PrintJob class is, I’ll let you try to explore that rocky road all by yourself; When you get to the point when you’re trying to use PixelBender …Read more »


[Tutorial] Debugging AS3 from the browser using FDT

If you’re an Actionscript programmer, you should probably at least know of FDT. If you don’t, travel over to their site, and download a copy of the software (free trial for 30 days). I’m assuming in this post you already have it installed, and you know how to compile files, and maybe even know how write your own ANT scripts. …Read more »


How To: [AwayBuilder] Basic Tutorial – Part 2 | Setting Up Flash

I literally just grabbed this from Andreas “BasicScene” setup from the AwayBuilder Lessons directory in the SVN. But I will Explain it in the comments. (Except for the IMPORTS… if I have to explain those you are reading the WAY wrong tutorial. Also make sure to read Part 1 of this tutorial first.


How To: [AwayBuilder] Basic Tutorial – Part 1 | Setting up MAYA

In this tutorial I will show you how to setup a Maya scene for use within AwayBuilder. First off you’re going to need a copy of Maya. (http://www.autodesk.com/maya). Download the 30-Day trial. (If you want to send me a free copy that would be awesome… but I use the trial) Along with that you’re going to need the Collada Exporter …Read more »


AwayBuilder – A new way of 3D Flash

For the past month or so I’ve been diving into Away3D. Recently Andreas Engstrom ( Awaybuilder framework) http://www.andreasengstrom.se/ put together a really nice addition to the Away3D Engine. AWAYBUILDER Awaybuilder lets you set up scenes in Maya, or Cinema4D export them as Collada files, then have the framework parse through the file and build the scene completely in Flash. YES, …Read more »


Bridging the gap | New frontiers

So there’s quite a few new things I’ve been now actively exploring and few oldies that are turning out to be goodies.
First off Away3D(http://away3d.com/).
Secondly Flare (http://flare.prefuse.org/)
THIRD, Merapi (http://www.merapiproject.net/)
Four, Python(http://www.python.org)


HOW TO: Advanced Features in FDT – Part 1

Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript required to view Flash movie, please turn it on and refresh this page] Advanced Code Completion Live Error Highlighting Quick Fixes Class Generation Interface Implementation *I’m in no way related to FDT, I just really like their software!


HOW TO: Hello World With FDT

Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript required to view Flash movie, please turn it on and refresh this page] Setup and Hello World Demo. *I’m in no way related to FDT, I just really like their software!


HOW TO: Make a Flex Source View for Flash Projects

One of my first blog posts, catches me ranting about how I’m going to show you how to do everything in my Portfolio… Thats right all my dirty little secrets; including a mix of both very strong OOP,  and a bunch of sweet little workarounds(hacks), for getting things done. Don’t judge! I’m actually trying to show that you can do …Read more »


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