Central
Using the ExpandingPod Component
by Paul Newman - 04-Nov-04
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Macromedia Central's ExpandingPod component enables you to display information in a compact view.
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to implement ExpandingPod in your Central applications, and how to create an event listener that detects when the user expands or collapses it. In addition, you'll learn about several undocumented methods, such as setExpandedSize and setCollapsedSize.
Community MXtra for Central 1.5
by Paul Newman - 22-Sep-04
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Last Friday, September 17, 2004, Macromedia released Central 1.5. This update to Macromedia's Flash application and distribution platform adds many significant enhancements, including support for Flash Player 7/ActionScript 2.0, local file access, and AOL Instant Messenger and ICQ network integration. Best of all, Central 1.5 introduces a new licensing model that promises to open Central to developers all over the world.
The first section of this article covers some of the new features of Central 1.5. The second section explains how to use the features of our own Central application, Community MXtra.
Anatomy of a Central Application - Part 2
by Paul Newman - 02-Mar-04
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In part 2 of this article, we share some tips and tricks to make your Central development a little easier. Topics include creating multiple pods, customizing data grids, and using the AccordianTab component.
Anatomy of a Central Application - Part 1
by Paul Newman - 17-Feb-04
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Download the complete source code for Community MX's Central application, CMXtra. Learn about implementing agents, pods, interfaces, tooltips, Flash Remoting, the WebService object, LCService, LCDataProvider, Shared Objects, custom data grids, and much more.
Your First Central App - Part 2
by Paul Newman - 27-Jan-04
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Want to develop Central apps but don't know where to start? In this two-part tutorial, you'll learn how to set up your Macromedia Central development environment, and create a simple app that queries a web service and displays the results in a datagrid.
Your First Central App - Part 1
by Paul Newman - 23-Jan-04
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Want to develop Central apps but don't know where to start? In this two-part tutorial, you'll learn how to set up your Macromedia Central development environment, and create a simple app that queries a web service and displays the results in a datagrid.
Community MXtra for Macromedia Central
by Paul Newman - 30-Oct-03
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This Macromedia Central application enables you to search for articles on CommunityMX.com, browse content using a calendar, and maintain a list of favorites.
Community MXtra for Flash 2004
by Paul Newman - 21-Oct-03
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This Floating Panel for Flash MX 2004 enables you to search for articles on CommunityMX.com, or browse content using a calendar. Now you don't have to leave Flash to find the latest articles on Community MX.
