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| Flipping Book FAQ |
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How does Flash Component differ from Flash Object? |
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Flash Component – is a standard extension for Adobe Flash MX, MX 2004, Flash 8 and Flash CS3 . You simply install the MXP file and then you just drag & drop the extension from the Components panel onto the scene of your movie.
The component can be used in a movie with any structure. You can control the component to create contents, navigation panels, page print or enlargement using ActionScrpt. The component can operate with XML files andz with setups, specified using a convenient development environment. The component can operate with external files and symbols from the movie library.
The object is a ready-to-use SWF file that you simply integrate into your HTML page. We have developed the object for users who do not have Adobe Flash. The object cannot be controlled with ActionScript. It can work only with external files and set up only through an XML file.
If you have Adobe Flash MX or higher installed, we advise you to use the component.
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What is the maximum size and number of pages? |
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The size of the book you can create using our product is unlimited. However, in light of the fact that Flash Player works slowly with large images, the maximum recommended book size for online viewing is 800 x 600 pixels. Large books can work slowly on slow computers.
The number of pages is also unlimited. The component can work with books with hundreds of pages. Unlike other products, our component does not store all pages in memory, so a 20-page book will not take up 200 megabytes of RAM (which can happen with other products). However, problems with performance may arise with books of over 1000 pages.
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Can I use PDF files with your component/object? |
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Our component only supports formats that are compatible with Flash Player. These are non-progressive JPEG images and SWF files for Flash Player 6-7 and also progressive JPEG, PNG and non-animated GIF images for Flash Player 8. You will need to convert your PDF file page-by-page into SWF or JPEG files.
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Can I use sound and video on the pages? |
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Yes. You can use SWF pages with embedded, uploaded sounds and video-files.
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Can I use contents and links on pages? |
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Yes. You can use SWF pages with active elements (buttons, for example) in them. And you can lock API component calls to these buttons. You can find an example of the creation of similar pages in the component package.
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Is it possible to use XML files that are created on-the-fly with my PHP/ASP/CFM/…script? |
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Yes.
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Do I need to have a programming knowledge to be able to use your component? |
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No, you can use the component without knowing ActionScript. However, programming knowledge will enable you to create more interesting books and solve more interesting tasks.
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When and how can I get the component? |
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You will receive your link to download the component package immediately after payment. The link will also be sent to your mail address. Be aware that the link will only remain active for 48 hours. To receive the component after this time, simply send an message to sales@page-flip.com with your order number or mail address that you used for the order.
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Can I buy your products using other payment methods? |
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Please, contact us for getting details about other payment options (such as PayPal or Bank Transfer)
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What do I get? What comes with the product? |
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The component package includes its MXP file, documentation, and many FLA files with examples of component use (navigation and contents, XML use, dynamic component creation, working with video and sound, page enlargement, printing pages and others).
The object package contains an SWF file, XML file, documentation and an example of an HTML page containing the object.
You will also receive several mp3 files with different flipping sounds, which you can use with the component.
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Which Flash versions does your component support? |
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Adobe Flash MX, Flash MX 2004, Flash 8 and Flash CS3 for Windows and MacOS
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Which Flash Player versions does your component support? |
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Flash Player 6 – 9
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I receive an error notice when installing the MXP file |
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My images load, but with distorted colors |
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Your pictures are probably saved in CMYK color mode. Resave them in the RBG mode.
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My SWF files load, but they are distorted |
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The component scales the contained page by default. You can cancel scaling, by setting the Scale content parameter to false.
When scaling, the component uses information on the size of your SWF file it contains. For example, if your page is empty and has only a small text in the center, the component calculates that the page size is equal to the size of this text field. In such cases you should set the page size by placing a shape or image under its content, the size of which is equal to the page size. You can find an example of this in the examples that accompany the component.
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When flipping, texts on my pages disappear and then appear again |
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Our component uses page rotation as a part of the effect. However, Flash Player cannot rotate device fonts correctly. To correctly depict your texts you need to embed fonts for text fields.
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Everything works when testing the movie in Flash, but the pages fail load on the site |
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When the SWF movie with your book is loaded onto an HTML page, its “location” changes. Its URL is now the URL of your HTML page. Therefore, if you use relative paths for page files, remember that these paths must be correct relative to the HTML page and not relative to the SWF file.
A similar problem arises when your HTML file and the SWF file with the book are in different folders. Then you need to either place them in one folder or use absolute paths or detail relative paths relative to the HTML file.
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In Microsoft Internet Explorer I first need to click on the book to make it work |
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This problem is connected with the latest patent scandal. Microsoft had to change the way active media elements that operate in Internet Explorer are worked with. This problem can possibly be overcome using JavaScript. See the following link for more detailed information
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The buttons on my page do not work. Every time I press the button the page starts to flip |
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The component starts to flip pages by default with every click on the page. You can cancel this action by setting the Flip parameter on click to false. If this is set to false you can only flip through the book by dragging the corners.
A more convenient approach is in the program control of this component property. The ActionScript code for the button on the page is detailed below:
on(release) {
//do something
}
on(rollOver) {
// turning page flipping by mouse click off
book.flipOnClickProp = false;
}
on(rollOut) {
// turning page flipping by mouse click on
book.flipOnClickProp = true;
}
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I try to call up the component methods, as detailed in your documentation, but nothing happens |
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You are probably using the XML file to set up the component. Until the XML file is loaded, the component is not able to process commands. Use the onXMLComplete function to determine the moment the file loads.
Also check if you have appointed a component instance name. It is using this that you can work with the component's functions, methods and properties. We used the name myBook in our examples. You may use another name.
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I am experiencing problems with your product |
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Describe these problems in a letter, attach the required source files and send the letter to support@page-flip.com . We usually respond to letters within 24 hours.
In your letter, please detail your order number and email address that you used for the order.
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What is the maximum size and number of pages? |
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The size of the book you can create using our product is unlimited. However, in light of the fact that Flash Player works slowly with large images, the maximum recommended book size for online viewing is 800 x 600 pixels. Large books can work slowly on slow computers.
The number of pages is also unlimited. The component can work with books with hundreds of pages. Unlike other products, our component does not store all pages in memory, so a 20-page book will not take up 200 megabytes of RAM (which can happen with other products). However, problems with performance may arise with books of over 1000 pages.
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Will I receive product updates? |
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Yes. You can always send a request for the latest component version to support@page-flip.com, detailing your order number or email address you used to place the order. All updates to this version are free for our users.
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