Thanks for the proposals; especially the one involving JSFL was actually new to me :-)
Another idea (which we like pretty well) is to publish the file to a different filename/path each time a new version is released, i.e., myFlashApp/myApp_v1.swf for the first release, myFlashApp/myApp_v2.swf for the second release, and so on. To avoid having to change the Flash Publish Settings each time, this could be achieved with a script that copies the SWF from the development server to the webserver. As the website that allows to launch myApp is created dynamically, it can always link to the myApp*.swf with the highest number. Within the SWF the version number could then be accessed through the globally accessible variable _url. This would furthermore have the advantage that whenever a new version got published on the webserver, clicking on the myApp link on our (dynamically created) website leads to an SWF with a new URL (i.e., one that is surely not cached in the browser or on a proxy server). stefan. On 12/1/06, Yehia Shouman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I think the JSFL offers a great solution if you can have a command to publish which will alter a variable __DATE__ (perhaps a counter) on the root of the swf before calling publish document. Not sure if this is possible, but thats how I'd think of it theoritically Y Shouman On 12/1/06, Michael Stuhr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Stefan Thurnherr schrieb: > > Hi flashcoders, > > > > I am looking for an easy way to indicate an SWF's version on the stage > > (i.e. via a textfield). I guess the easiest way would be if there was > > a compiler literal like __DATE__ (indicating the time/date of > > compilation) available within ActionScript. But I couldn't find any > > such thing neither in the livedocs, nor with the help of the almighty > > G. > > > > I'd prefer a solution that also works offline (i.e., not involving a > > call to a server-side script that gives the SWF access to its own > > time/date of creation). > > > > How do other flashcoders solve this problem? > > > > i've created a not-even-near-perfect serial-builder with jsfl. > > i'd always wanted to make this an os-version, but haven't had the time to > do this. > > but before offering you my crappy code, i'd like to hear what others do > have. > > > micha > > _______________________________________________ > 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
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