I run Flash 5/6/MX04/8 at home and 6/MX04/8 at work. They install to different directories so there's nothing you need to do except install to the default directory.
The Flash players are included with the installs, so you can run the installers from the appropriate folder. There are utilities that you can download to switch between versions in the browser, which would probably be handier. The standalone players are also included in the installs and you just need to run the version you want and then anytime you double-click an SWF after that it will launch in that version of the SA player. Derek Vadneau ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gresh, Lois" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 3:48 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] using both flash 8 -and- flash mx 2004 pro/flash 7player We're thinking about upgrading to Flash 8. Our customers are at Flash 6/7 players, but we expect some to start the shift to 8. So - while using Flash 8 and the 8 player, I must simultaneously develop Flash mx 2004 pro applications that run in Flash 6/7 players. A long time ago, I read somewhere on this list that there's a way to install Flash 8 so that you can still develop in MX 2004 pro - ie, run both versions of Flash on the same PC at the same time. Would you guys kindly supply some tips for doing this? Also, do we buy an upgrade, and if so, does the upgrade install overwrite mx 2004 pro? or are we forced to buy a full install package if we need to run both versions of flash at the same time? Also, is there a way to install the Flash 8 player without blowing away my Flash 7 player -- ie, run both players on the same PC at the same time? If so, how have you done this and then...how do you launch Flash 7 player (rather than the also-installed 8) for testing purposes? Ie, if I need to test application A in flash 7, how do I make sure the 7 player launches (rather than the 8 player) when I test application A? Any help/tips appreciated. Thanks! _______________________________________________ [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
