Thanks for the explainations...i frequently create swfs that need to be under 30k and by not using this component i've saved 20k...i also ran them side by side and really didn't notice much difference in performance...since then i've hacked the tween class, but i just wanted to hear other opinions about it
so thanks b ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Rogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Flashcoders mailing list" <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 10:37 AM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] fuse kit and events > To clarify, the mx Tween package does allow you to set 'useSeconds' > as an option to drop/add frames, however from what I understand, the > Zigo engine has always been more optimized to handle time-based > animation. Performance aside, I think most people look to the > Fuse / Zigo kit for all of the additional shortcut functions... > > > On Aug 15, 2006, at 9:13 AM, Dan Rogers wrote: > > > I can't necessarily vouch for the "Fuse" part of the Fuse / Zigo > > engine, but I can say that in certain circumstances, the Zigo tween > > engine will perform more smoothly than the mx Tween class. The mx > > Tween class is based entirely on frames to generate the animation, > > and will (at the expense of performance) render all of the frames > > as you specify them. The Zigo engine on the other hand uses a > > time-based system which will only play through as many frames > > necessary to complete your animation. The benefit of Zigo is that > > you can change the framerate of your movie, and it will drop/add > > frames to play to your specified duration. However in certain > > circumstances, you may want frame-level control over your > > animation, where the mx Tween class would be a better choice. > > > > Hope that helps... > > > > -Danro > > > > On Aug 15, 2006, at 7:49 AM, [b) a d i <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> since you're mentioning it, i'd like to know what benefits you > >> sought by > >> using this....i've yet to find a reason to use this over the tween > >> class but > >> i know several people who swear by it and i'm not convinced... > >> thanks > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > 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 _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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
