[Flashcoders] caching loaded swfs and jpegs
I have 2 questions about the caching of loaded files: I'm building a wrapper movie around the Loader and ProgressBar classes. During testing from within Flash, once I've loaded a file it remains cached by the Flash Player. This makes it hard to test the loader. I've had to add a random number after the file name (?+String(Math.random()) in order to get a fresh download each time. Isn't there a better way to clear the cache? Because I'm using AS2, I can't dynamically change the parent of a media clip when I need it, but I'd like to preload any anticipated media into a buffer clip before they actually get displayed in the UI. So, if I load something into a buffer clip and then later load the same address into the UI clip, will the cached data be good to go? There's probably a better way to do this. I'm open to suggestions. 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
RE: [Flashcoders] caching loaded swfs and jpegs
Andrew - There's a cachebuster class put out by communityMX, but it basically just encapsulates the random number. Some people do a random number based on the date and time, but it all equates to roughly the same thing. Hal -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Sinning Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 9:46 AM To: Flash Coders Subject: [Flashcoders] caching loaded swfs and jpegs I have 2 questions about the caching of loaded files: I'm building a wrapper movie around the Loader and ProgressBar classes. During testing from within Flash, once I've loaded a file it remains cached by the Flash Player. This makes it hard to test the loader. I've had to add a random number after the file name (?+String(Math.random()) in order to get a fresh download each time. Isn't there a better way to clear the cache? Because I'm using AS2, I can't dynamically change the parent of a media clip when I need it, but I'd like to preload any anticipated media into a buffer clip before they actually get displayed in the UI. So, if I load something into a buffer clip and then later load the same address into the UI clip, will the cached data be good to go? There's probably a better way to do this. I'm open to suggestions. 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
RE: [Flashcoders] caching loaded swfs and jpegs
You could use: var urlNoCache:String = (System.capabilities.playerType == External ? ? + getTimer(): ); Appending urlNoCache to your url will only add a string when played in an external player or test movie. Testing in anything else creates an empty string. Substitute getTimer with whatever random generator you choose. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Sinning Sent: 07 September 2007 17:46 To: Flash Coders Subject: [Flashcoders] caching loaded swfs and jpegs I have 2 questions about the caching of loaded files: I'm building a wrapper movie around the Loader and ProgressBar classes. During testing from within Flash, once I've loaded a file it remains cached by the Flash Player. This makes it hard to test the loader. I've had to add a random number after the file name (?+String(Math.random()) in order to get a fresh download each time. Isn't there a better way to clear the cache? Because I'm using AS2, I can't dynamically change the parent of a media clip when I need it, but I'd like to preload any anticipated media into a buffer clip before they actually get displayed in the UI. So, if I load something into a buffer clip and then later load the same address into the UI clip, will the cached data be good to go? There's probably a better way to do this. I'm open to suggestions. 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
