RE: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Thanks for all the additional tips. I will give it a go with CDEverywhere and Toast and see which fares better. Cheers Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of John R. Sweeney Jr Sent: 22 October 2009 14:53 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM I never had anything but trouble when trying to make a hybrid from the PC side. Toast on the MAC is rock solid and has been for years. John on 10/22/09 2:35 AM, Cor at c...@chello.nl wrote: Is there an Hybrid CD Construction Kit version for the PC? Regards Cor John R. Sweeney Jr. Interactive Multimedia Developer OnDemand Interactive Inc 945 Washington Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Office/Fax: 847.310.5959 Cellular: 847.651.4469 www.ondemandinteractive.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
We use James Walker's Hybrid CD Construction Kit on the Mac: http://www.jwwalker.com/pages/hybrid-cd.html HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 7:52 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
I may have misunderstood Paul's requirements. Paul - if you want to make all files on the disk visible to both platforms, just normally burning a disk on Windows or Mac should be fine (as Karl suggests). If you want _different_ files to appear to each platform, look at something like the Hybrid CD kit I suggested. HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com wrote: What are you using to burn your CD if your not using Toast? Are you on a PC or can you use a MAC? If your on a MAC using 10 or greater, you can just put in a CD and it should ask you what to do. Choose Open Finder (I believe is the option) it will load your cd to the desktop and you can open it and load it up with files like a thumbdrive or any other device. Make sure you dont just move your files, make sure their copying. Hold the option key when moving them to the folder. When your done copying the files to the burn folder (the image of your CD on the desktop), up in the right corner, there should be a burn cd button on the edge of the window. Click it and sit back. If you burn your cd this way, MAC automatically sets it to a cross platform format (I believe) HTH Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
What are you using to burn your CD if your not using Toast? Are you on a PC or can you use a MAC? If your on a MAC using 10 or greater, you can just put in a CD and it should ask you what to do. Choose Open Finder (I believe is the option) it will load your cd to the desktop and you can open it and load it up with files like a thumbdrive or any other device. Make sure you dont just move your files, make sure their copying. Hold the option key when moving them to the folder. When your done copying the files to the burn folder (the image of your CD on the desktop), up in the right corner, there should be a burn cd button on the edge of the window. Click it and sit back. If you burn your cd this way, MAC automatically sets it to a cross platform format (I believe) HTH Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Not that I've found yet... But to be honest, however much of the build/disk creation process I've managed to automate on the PC (and on Ubuntu), I've always found it's necessary to go to the Mac for some of the process (notably DMG creation - can't find a decent tool for that on PC - and application of background images etc. to a Mac disk image). If you're serious about distributing for a Mac, then you need a Mac. (For testing, if nothing else!) Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Cor c...@chello.nl wrote: Is there an Hybrid CD Construction Kit version for the PC? Regards Cor -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: donderdag 22 oktober 2009 9:29 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM We use James Walker's Hybrid CD Construction Kit on the Mac: http://www.jwwalker.com/pages/hybrid-cd.html HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 7:52 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Is there an Hybrid CD Construction Kit version for the PC? Regards Cor -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: donderdag 22 oktober 2009 9:29 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM We use James Walker's Hybrid CD Construction Kit on the Mac: http://www.jwwalker.com/pages/hybrid-cd.html HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 7:52 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Hi, I used CD Everywhere for the PC to create a Cross Platform project. http://www.i2rd.com/CDEveryWhere/faq.shtml It works on Windows, you can create a CDROM with the free version, I think it leaves something on the disk, but should not affect your app. I have a link at home to a really good doc for this - will post later. There are also some threads on the mailing list with some tips tricks in, e.g. http://www.mail-archive.com/flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com/msg39873.html Glen ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Thank you Glen! -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Glen Pike Sent: donderdag 22 oktober 2009 9:48 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Hi, I used CD Everywhere for the PC to create a Cross Platform project. http://www.i2rd.com/CDEveryWhere/faq.shtml It works on Windows, you can create a CDROM with the free version, I think it leaves something on the disk, but should not affect your app. I have a link at home to a really good doc for this - will post later. There are also some threads on the mailing list with some tips tricks in, e.g. http://www.mail-archive.com/flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com/msg39873.html Glen ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Thanks Ian. -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: donderdag 22 oktober 2009 9:45 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM Not that I've found yet... But to be honest, however much of the build/disk creation process I've managed to automate on the PC (and on Ubuntu), I've always found it's necessary to go to the Mac for some of the process (notably DMG creation - can't find a decent tool for that on PC - and application of background images etc. to a Mac disk image). If you're serious about distributing for a Mac, then you need a Mac. (For testing, if nothing else!) Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Cor c...@chello.nl wrote: Is there an Hybrid CD Construction Kit version for the PC? Regards Cor -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: donderdag 22 oktober 2009 9:29 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM We use James Walker's Hybrid CD Construction Kit on the Mac: http://www.jwwalker.com/pages/hybrid-cd.html HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 7:52 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
I am not sure if it is for pc, but dragon burn is a great app for creating all kinds of CDs Karl Sent from losPhone On Oct 22, 2009, at 2:48 AM, Glen Pike g...@engineeredarts.co.uk wrote: Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Hi, I used CD Everywhere for the PC to create a Cross Platform project. http://www.i2rd.com/CDEveryWhere/faq.shtml It works on Windows, you can create a CDROM with the free version, I think it leaves something on the disk, but should not affect your app. I have a link at home to a really good doc for this - will post later. There are also some threads on the mailing list with some tips tricks in, e.g. http://www.mail-archive.com/flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com/msg39873.html Glen ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Thanks for all the swift replies. I have a Mac Mini so burning on the Mac is an option. I was under the impression there would be a different executable file for each platform, the only other files are swf files that are loaded into this main container movie executable. Sounds like it may be possible to do this on the Mac without the need for Toast. If this is the case, then do I need to just copy the pc exe file to the Mac? Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Karl DeSaulniers Sent: 22 October 2009 08:54 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM I am not sure if it is for pc, but dragon burn is a great app for creating all kinds of CDs Karl Sent from losPhone On Oct 22, 2009, at 2:48 AM, Glen Pike g...@engineeredarts.co.uk wrote: Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Hi, I used CD Everywhere for the PC to create a Cross Platform project. http://www.i2rd.com/CDEveryWhere/faq.shtml It works on Windows, you can create a CDROM with the free version, I think it leaves something on the disk, but should not affect your app. I have a link at home to a really good doc for this - will post later. There are also some threads on the mailing list with some tips tricks in, e.g. http://www.mail-archive.com/flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com/msg39873.html Glen ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Ian, assuming there is a different executable file for both mac and pc, does this mean that both would be visible on both platforms? Will look at the hybrid kit in the meantime. Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 22 October 2009 08:36 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM I may have misunderstood Paul's requirements. Paul - if you want to make all files on the disk visible to both platforms, just normally burning a disk on Windows or Mac should be fine (as Karl suggests). If you want _different_ files to appear to each platform, look at something like the Hybrid CD kit I suggested. HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com wrote: What are you using to burn your CD if your not using Toast? Are you on a PC or can you use a MAC? If your on a MAC using 10 or greater, you can just put in a CD and it should ask you what to do. Choose Open Finder (I believe is the option) it will load your cd to the desktop and you can open it and load it up with files like a thumbdrive or any other device. Make sure you dont just move your files, make sure their copying. Hold the option key when moving them to the folder. When your done copying the files to the burn folder (the image of your CD on the desktop), up in the right corner, there should be a burn cd button on the edge of the window. Click it and sit back. If you burn your cd this way, MAC automatically sets it to a cross platform format (I believe) HTH Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Sorry to interject, but you have to export an EXE for PC and a Projector for MAC and then you can burn those to a CD and both platforms will be able to run from the cd. I thought you were just talking about having the disk read. Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 3:09 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Ian, assuming there is a different executable file for both mac and pc, does this mean that both would be visible on both platforms? Will look at the hybrid kit in the meantime. Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 22 October 2009 08:36 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM I may have misunderstood Paul's requirements. Paul - if you want to make all files on the disk visible to both platforms, just normally burning a disk on Windows or Mac should be fine (as Karl suggests). If you want _different_ files to appear to each platform, look at something like the Hybrid CD kit I suggested. HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com wrote: What are you using to burn your CD if your not using Toast? Are you on a PC or can you use a MAC? If your on a MAC using 10 or greater, you can just put in a CD and it should ask you what to do. Choose Open Finder (I believe is the option) it will load your cd to the desktop and you can open it and load it up with files like a thumbdrive or any other device. Make sure you dont just move your files, make sure their copying. Hold the option key when moving them to the folder. When your done copying the files to the burn folder (the image of your CD on the desktop), up in the right corner, there should be a burn cd button on the edge of the window. Click it and sit back. If you burn your cd this way, MAC automatically sets it to a cross platform format (I believe) HTH Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
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On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: Ian, assuming there is a different executable file for both mac and pc, does this mean that both would be visible on both platforms? Just using standard burning options, yes. Which isn't necessarily a problem, as long as your users are fairly savvy, but is at the least untidy! The important thing about Hybrid CDs is that some files are hidden from one platform, and some from another (although some can be shared across both). Typically, for example, we include Windows autorun.exe and Setup.exe visible only to Windows, an AIR file visible to both platforms, and the Mac AIR installer visible only to the Mac. Ian ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
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Thanks Ian - sounds like Hybrid is what I need then. Still haven't had a chance to look at Air - but it would probably have done the job that Zinc does. -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 22 October 2009 09:16 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: Ian, assuming there is a different executable file for both mac and pc, does this mean that both would be visible on both platforms? Just using standard burning options, yes. Which isn't necessarily a problem, as long as your users are fairly savvy, but is at the least untidy! The important thing about Hybrid CDs is that some files are hidden from one platform, and some from another (although some can be shared across both). Typically, for example, we include Windows autorun.exe and Setup.exe visible only to Windows, an AIR file visible to both platforms, and the Mac AIR installer visible only to the Mac. Ian ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM
Karl - but what I'm saying is that both will be _visible_ on both platforms. If that's acceptable to Paul/his client, then great! If not, he needs to look at the hybrid CD option. Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com wrote: Sorry to interject, but you have to export an EXE for PC and a Projector for MAC and then you can burn those to a CD and both platforms will be able to run from the cd. I thought you were just talking about having the disk read. Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 3:09 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Ian, assuming there is a different executable file for both mac and pc, does this mean that both would be visible on both platforms? Will look at the hybrid kit in the meantime. Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 22 October 2009 08:36 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM I may have misunderstood Paul's requirements. Paul - if you want to make all files on the disk visible to both platforms, just normally burning a disk on Windows or Mac should be fine (as Karl suggests). If you want _different_ files to appear to each platform, look at something like the Hybrid CD kit I suggested. HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com wrote: What are you using to burn your CD if your not using Toast? Are you on a PC or can you use a MAC? If your on a MAC using 10 or greater, you can just put in a CD and it should ask you what to do. Choose Open Finder (I believe is the option) it will load your cd to the desktop and you can open it and load it up with files like a thumbdrive or any other device. Make sure you dont just move your files, make sure their copying. Hold the option key when moving them to the folder. When your done copying the files to the burn folder (the image of your CD on the desktop), up in the right corner, there should be a burn cd button on the edge of the window. Click it and sit back. If you burn your cd this way, MAC automatically sets it to a cross platform format (I believe) HTH Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
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Doing a test, I see that Zinc allows me to create both pc and mac packaged files on the PC. The PC file is just a standard exe file and the Mac file appears to be a folder with the extension .app -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Karl DeSaulniers Sent: 22 October 2009 08:54 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM I am not sure if it is for pc, but dragon burn is a great app for creating all kinds of CDs Karl Sent from losPhone On Oct 22, 2009, at 2:48 AM, Glen Pike g...@engineeredarts.co.uk wrote: Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Hi, I used CD Everywhere for the PC to create a Cross Platform project. http://www.i2rd.com/CDEveryWhere/faq.shtml It works on Windows, you can create a CDROM with the free version, I think it leaves something on the disk, but should not affect your app. I have a link at home to a really good doc for this - will post later. There are also some threads on the mailing list with some tips tricks in, e.g. http://www.mail-archive.com/flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com/msg39873.html Glen ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
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Oh yes, you are correct, I was referring to the files exported from Flash, to be used by each platform on the CD. Not the Cd being burnt itself in that last post. If he burnt an EXE on a multi-platform CD, MAC would not be able to play his file. Sorry for any confusion. :) Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 3:33 AM, Ian Thomas wrote: Karl - but what I'm saying is that both will be _visible_ on both platforms. If that's acceptable to Paul/his client, then great! If not, he needs to look at the hybrid CD option. Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com wrote: Sorry to interject, but you have to export an EXE for PC and a Projector for MAC and then you can burn those to a CD and both platforms will be able to run from the cd. I thought you were just talking about having the disk read. Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 3:09 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Ian, assuming there is a different executable file for both mac and pc, does this mean that both would be visible on both platforms? Will look at the hybrid kit in the meantime. Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 22 October 2009 08:36 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Creating Cross-Platform CDROM I may have misunderstood Paul's requirements. Paul - if you want to make all files on the disk visible to both platforms, just normally burning a disk on Windows or Mac should be fine (as Karl suggests). If you want _different_ files to appear to each platform, look at something like the Hybrid CD kit I suggested. HTH, Ian On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com wrote: What are you using to burn your CD if your not using Toast? Are you on a PC or can you use a MAC? If your on a MAC using 10 or greater, you can just put in a CD and it should ask you what to do. Choose Open Finder (I believe is the option) it will load your cd to the desktop and you can open it and load it up with files like a thumbdrive or any other device. Make sure you dont just move your files, make sure their copying. Hold the option key when moving them to the folder. When your done copying the files to the burn folder (the image of your CD on the desktop), up in the right corner, there should be a burn cd button on the edge of the window. Click it and sit back. If you burn your cd this way, MAC automatically sets it to a cross platform format (I believe) HTH Karl On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Paul Steven wrote: Been a long time since I have had to make a cross platform CDROM, or even a CDROM at all to be honest. Anyway I have developed a series of educational games with Flash CS3, with the main packaged file packaged with MDM Zinc (to enable me to have a coloured background outside the stage area). I would appreciate any advice on the best way to create a cross platform CDROM. Can I create this on the PC or do I need to purchase Toast for the Mac to do this? Thanks in advance Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
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I never had anything but trouble when trying to make a hybrid from the PC side. Toast on the MAC is rock solid and has been for years. John on 10/22/09 2:35 AM, Cor at c...@chello.nl wrote: Is there an Hybrid CD Construction Kit version for the PC? Regards Cor John R. Sweeney Jr. Interactive Multimedia Developer OnDemand Interactive Inc 945 Washington Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Office/Fax: 847.310.5959 Cellular: 847.651.4469 www.ondemandinteractive.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
