RE: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
The External API is ignored when used under Flash 7. What you could do
is run an if statement which checks the process of some other flash 8
only statement. If the statement was successful, the flash 8 code is
run, else the flash 7 code is run. It would mean having more code in
total, but would at least allow you to have both formats supported. I
used to use a similar method when Flash 5 was released to check for the
Flash player version.
Regards,
Lee
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Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
Unfortunately I am packaging up a set of classes for mass distribution
for work, so that won't work. That would be too easy :)
Scott Hyndman wrote:
> You could also use haXe, which offers conditional compilation. The
> language isn't so different than ActionScript either.
>
> Scott
>
> On 6/5/06, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Hrmmm... interesting. I'll have to try that out, but seems like
>> potentially a lot of overhead no, with the subswf's, and then
managing
>> naming, loading and possible deletion?
>>
>> Thanks for the help though, this is at least a good start.
>>
>> Tyler Wright wrote:
>> > The only way is to compile the classes into a seperate SWF's and at
>> > runtime
>> > when you make the check load in the appropriate SWF. Not a very
simple
>> > solution.
>> >
>> > I've found that a good solution, if you can afford to combine the
>> classes
>> > into one, is making a runtime check on functionality.
>> >
>> > jsConnection = (ExternalIntervace != null) ? callEI : callGetURL;
>> >
>> > function callEI()
>> > { ... }
>> >
>> > function callGetURL()
>> > { ... }
>> >
>> > make sense?
>> > Tyler
>> >
>> >
>> > On 6/5/06, Janis Radins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> no there is no way
>> >> improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define
>> which
>> >> class
>> >> to use depending on player version
>> >>
>> >> 2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>> >> >
>> >> > Hey Guys,
>> >> >
>> >> > So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of
>> JavaScript
>> >> > handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface
for
>> >> > those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those
>> published
>> >> > in 7 or below.
>> >> >
>> >> > For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't
be
>> >> > exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to
import
>> >> > version 8 of class or version 7 of class.
>> >> >
>> >> > Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published
>> version,
>> >> > instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect
major
>> >> > version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all
know
>> >> > External Interface breaks if not published in 8.
>> >> >
>> >> > OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7
>> folder and
>> >> > fake it?
>> >> >
>> >> > Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here?
>> >> >
>> >> > Christian
>> >> > ___
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Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
Unfortunately I am packaging up a set of classes for mass distribution
for work, so that won't work. That would be too easy :)
Scott Hyndman wrote:
You could also use haXe, which offers conditional compilation. The
language isn't so different than ActionScript either.
Scott
On 6/5/06, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hrmmm... interesting. I'll have to try that out, but seems like
potentially a lot of overhead no, with the subswf's, and then managing
naming, loading and possible deletion?
Thanks for the help though, this is at least a good start.
Tyler Wright wrote:
> The only way is to compile the classes into a seperate SWF's and at
> runtime
> when you make the check load in the appropriate SWF. Not a very simple
> solution.
>
> I've found that a good solution, if you can afford to combine the
classes
> into one, is making a runtime check on functionality.
>
> jsConnection = (ExternalIntervace != null) ? callEI : callGetURL;
>
> function callEI()
> { ... }
>
> function callGetURL()
> { ... }
>
> make sense?
> Tyler
>
>
> On 6/5/06, Janis Radins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> no there is no way
>> improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define
which
>> class
>> to use depending on player version
>>
>> 2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>> >
>> > Hey Guys,
>> >
>> > So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of
JavaScript
>> > handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for
>> > those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those
published
>> > in 7 or below.
>> >
>> > For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be
>> > exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import
>> > version 8 of class or version 7 of class.
>> >
>> > Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published
version,
>> > instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major
>> > version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know
>> > External Interface breaks if not published in 8.
>> >
>> > OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7
folder and
>> > fake it?
>> >
>> > Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here?
>> >
>> > Christian
>> > ___
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Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
You could also use haXe, which offers conditional compilation. The
language isn't so different than ActionScript either.
Scott
On 6/5/06, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hrmmm... interesting. I'll have to try that out, but seems like
potentially a lot of overhead no, with the subswf's, and then managing
naming, loading and possible deletion?
Thanks for the help though, this is at least a good start.
Tyler Wright wrote:
> The only way is to compile the classes into a seperate SWF's and at
> runtime
> when you make the check load in the appropriate SWF. Not a very simple
> solution.
>
> I've found that a good solution, if you can afford to combine the classes
> into one, is making a runtime check on functionality.
>
> jsConnection = (ExternalIntervace != null) ? callEI : callGetURL;
>
> function callEI()
> { ... }
>
> function callGetURL()
> { ... }
>
> make sense?
> Tyler
>
>
> On 6/5/06, Janis Radins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> no there is no way
>> improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define which
>> class
>> to use depending on player version
>>
>> 2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>> >
>> > Hey Guys,
>> >
>> > So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of JavaScript
>> > handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for
>> > those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those published
>> > in 7 or below.
>> >
>> > For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be
>> > exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import
>> > version 8 of class or version 7 of class.
>> >
>> > Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published version,
>> > instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major
>> > version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know
>> > External Interface breaks if not published in 8.
>> >
>> > OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7 folder and
>> > fake it?
>> >
>> > Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here?
>> >
>> > Christian
>> > ___
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Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
Hrmmm... interesting. I'll have to try that out, but seems like
potentially a lot of overhead no, with the subswf's, and then managing
naming, loading and possible deletion?
Thanks for the help though, this is at least a good start.
Tyler Wright wrote:
The only way is to compile the classes into a seperate SWF's and at
runtime
when you make the check load in the appropriate SWF. Not a very simple
solution.
I've found that a good solution, if you can afford to combine the classes
into one, is making a runtime check on functionality.
jsConnection = (ExternalIntervace != null) ? callEI : callGetURL;
function callEI()
{ ... }
function callGetURL()
{ ... }
make sense?
Tyler
On 6/5/06, Janis Radins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
no there is no way
improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define which
class
to use depending on player version
2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of JavaScript
> handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for
> those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those published
> in 7 or below.
>
> For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be
> exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import
> version 8 of class or version 7 of class.
>
> Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published version,
> instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major
> version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know
> External Interface breaks if not published in 8.
>
> OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7 folder and
> fake it?
>
> Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here?
>
> Christian
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Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
Yeah, maybe, that's an interesting approach actually. I'll report back on how I handled this later. Christian Danny Kodicek wrote: You could try a JSFL approach: make a macro that writes in the appropriate import statement just prior to publish. Danny no there is no way improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define which class to use depending on player version 2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Hey Guys, So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of JavaScript handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those published in 7 or below. For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import version 8 of class or version 7 of class. Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published version, instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know External Interface breaks if not published in 8. OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7 folder and fake it? Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here? Christian ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
The only way is to compile the classes into a seperate SWF's and at runtime
when you make the check load in the appropriate SWF. Not a very simple
solution.
I've found that a good solution, if you can afford to combine the classes
into one, is making a runtime check on functionality.
jsConnection = (ExternalIntervace != null) ? callEI : callGetURL;
function callEI()
{ ... }
function callGetURL()
{ ... }
make sense?
Tyler
On 6/5/06, Janis Radins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
no there is no way
improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define which
class
to use depending on player version
2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of JavaScript
> handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for
> those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those published
> in 7 or below.
>
> For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be
> exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import
> version 8 of class or version 7 of class.
>
> Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published version,
> instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major
> version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know
> External Interface breaks if not published in 8.
>
> OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7 folder and
> fake it?
>
> Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here?
>
> Christian
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Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
You could try a JSFL approach: make a macro that writes in the appropriate import statement just prior to publish. Danny no there is no way improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define which class to use depending on player version 2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Hey Guys, So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of JavaScript handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those published in 7 or below. For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import version 8 of class or version 7 of class. Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published version, instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know External Interface breaks if not published in 8. OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7 folder and fake it? Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here? Christian ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
no there is no way improts are executed at compile time all you can do is to define which class to use depending on player version 2006/6/5, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Hey Guys, So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of JavaScript handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those published in 7 or below. For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import version 8 of class or version 7 of class. Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published version, instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know External Interface breaks if not published in 8. OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7 folder and fake it? Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here? Christian ___ 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
[Flashcoders] Conditional Import Statements
Hey Guys, So i'm in the process of writing a class that does a lot of JavaScript handling. The tricky part is, I want to use External Interface for those files published in 8 and simple getURL calls for those published in 7 or below. For all intents and purposes, this is a private class that won't be exposed to the public, so I can't simply require the user to import version 8 of class or version 7 of class. Is there a way to do a conditional import based on published version, instead of runtime version? I often use $version to detect major version of play to handle other functionality, but as you all know External Interface breaks if not published in 8. OR better yet, could I simply just copy the file to the FP7 folder and fake it? Does this make sense or am I smoking crack here? Christian ___ 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
