RE: [Flashcoders] Flash CS3 IDE reverting Use Device Fonts back to Anti-alias for animation
Oops - forgot to include the thread I mentioned... http://www.actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?t=139754 C: -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of matt stuehler Sent: Friday, 9 October 2009 8:47 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: [Flashcoders] Flash CS3 IDE reverting Use Device Fonts back to Anti-alias for animation All, Apologies in advance... this is a very specific question that's not exactly about programming. Rather, a problem I'm having when programming in the Flash CS3 IDE. Here's the issue. Occasionally, when I'm working on an application that uses very small fonts, I find that I get better results if I use device fonts rather than anti-aliased fonts. (I know I can use bitmap text or a bitmap font, but I find that the kerning in these fonts is pretty crappy, and device fonts usually render better). However, I notice that SOMETIMES, if a save an FLA that uses Static Text fields with the Use Device Font setting, the next time I open Flash to edit the file, all of those fields have reverted back to Anti-alias for animation. Strangely, this does not happen with text fields that are set to Dynamic Text or Input Text. This is hugely frustrating... I typically have to go through my entire FLA and manually reset every static text field back to Use Device Fonts. This doesn't affect the compiled SWF - once compiled, the fonts stay the way they should. It ONLY affects the FLA. Many thanks in advance for any advice or insight. Cheers, Matt Stuehler ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders This e-mail, including any attached files, may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution, or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete all copies of this message. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Flash CS3 IDE reverting Use Device Fonts back to Anti-alias for animation
Hi Matt, I haven't experienced your problem, but (if it persists) then I'd recommend making use of JSFL to eliminate the time wasted by manually re-setting the textfields. This thread shows a couple of relevant examples, and I've attached a couple of short JSFL script I wrote to do a similar replacement. I'm cc-ing your personal address too (it'll catch the attached versions of the JSFL scripts). To use JSFL you'll need to drop the scripts into: C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR_USERNAME_HERE\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe\Flash CS3\en\Configuration\Commands and they'll appear in your Flash 'Commands' menu. It should reduce your rework time to a few seconds. Hope that helps... C: -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of matt stuehler Sent: Friday, 9 October 2009 8:47 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: [Flashcoders] Flash CS3 IDE reverting Use Device Fonts back to Anti-alias for animation All, Apologies in advance... this is a very specific question that's not exactly about programming. Rather, a problem I'm having when programming in the Flash CS3 IDE. Here's the issue. Occasionally, when I'm working on an application that uses very small fonts, I find that I get better results if I use device fonts rather than anti-aliased fonts. (I know I can use bitmap text or a bitmap font, but I find that the kerning in these fonts is pretty crappy, and device fonts usually render better). However, I notice that SOMETIMES, if a save an FLA that uses Static Text fields with the Use Device Font setting, the next time I open Flash to edit the file, all of those fields have reverted back to Anti-alias for animation. Strangely, this does not happen with text fields that are set to Dynamic Text or Input Text. This is hugely frustrating... I typically have to go through my entire FLA and manually reset every static text field back to Use Device Fonts. This doesn't affect the compiled SWF - once compiled, the fonts stay the way they should. It ONLY affects the FLA. Many thanks in advance for any advice or insight. Cheers, Matt Stuehler ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders This e-mail, including any attached files, may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution, or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete all copies of this message. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash CS3 IDE reverting Use Device Fonts back to Anti-alias for animation
Chris, I can't thank you enough... This is an awesome solution to the problem. More importantly, the whole concept of JSFL is new to me, but it looks like a powerful time saver. I really appreciate this pointer. And the scripts you provided are perfect examples. Again, many, many thanks! Cheers, Matt On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 7:33 PM, Chris Foster cfos...@catalystinteractive.com.au wrote: Oops - forgot to include the thread I mentioned... http://www.actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?t=139754 C: -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of matt stuehler Sent: Friday, 9 October 2009 8:47 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: [Flashcoders] Flash CS3 IDE reverting Use Device Fonts back to Anti-alias for animation All, Apologies in advance... this is a very specific question that's not exactly about programming. Rather, a problem I'm having when programming in the Flash CS3 IDE. Here's the issue. Occasionally, when I'm working on an application that uses very small fonts, I find that I get better results if I use device fonts rather than anti-aliased fonts. (I know I can use bitmap text or a bitmap font, but I find that the kerning in these fonts is pretty crappy, and device fonts usually render better). However, I notice that SOMETIMES, if a save an FLA that uses Static Text fields with the Use Device Font setting, the next time I open Flash to edit the file, all of those fields have reverted back to Anti-alias for animation. Strangely, this does not happen with text fields that are set to Dynamic Text or Input Text. This is hugely frustrating... I typically have to go through my entire FLA and manually reset every static text field back to Use Device Fonts. This doesn't affect the compiled SWF - once compiled, the fonts stay the way they should. It ONLY affects the FLA. Many thanks in advance for any advice or insight. Cheers, Matt Stuehler ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders This e-mail, including any attached files, may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution, or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), please contact the sender by reply e-mail and delete all copies of this message. ___ 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
