That sounded interesting after reading the first sentence, after the second I knew we couldn't use it, Clark. Becasue we have to create something that works out of the box, - no installation required.
I was thinking of the XML version already as well, but sometimes I am thinking that a db would be the cleaner soplution, and also offer less chance to mess up the file if it happens to be run from hard disk? But I only have some experience with databases, not very much with XML. Thanks for your thoughts! I'll check out SWFStudio nevertheless. Nik C On 23/02/06, clark slater <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Nik, > > Check out SWFStudio, it offers ADO connectivity. Downside is ADO has to be > installed on the machine. > > Alternatively check out the Catalog plugin for SWFStudio - offers search > functions through a flat tab delimited file. We used it to do exactly what > you describe for a HUGE floor tile manufacturer's sample CD. > > Clark > > > On 2/23/06, nik crosina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > *Flash connecting to a database - all running on a DVD-ROM? > > * > > Is it possible? I am looking into doing exactly that for a massive > trainig > > programme that needs to access and display a large number of modules in > > treeView (Flash Tree component) where each node connects to a record in > > the > > database that contains information the content (pointer to powerpoint, > > video, excel, doc, etc file) as well as subtitles (if the content is a > > video) > > > > If that description is too confusing then an answer to my basic question > > owuld be fantastic!! > > > > -- > > Nik C > > _______________________________________________ > > [email protected] > > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > > http://www.figleaf.com > > http://training.figleaf.com > > > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > -- Nik C _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com

