Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
you can add a layer on top of everything saying loading... as soon as everything has loaded remove the layer and you are done On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 6:39 PM, Gustavo Duenas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks that is a good idea, I will design a new scene and in the > application I'll put an instruction to be redirected to that scene,once is > there it should start reading the main images, once the images are read, > well it goes to main page as ever > > Regards, > > > Gustavo > > On Nov 5, 2008, at 10:29 AM, Paul Andrews wrote: > > > A trick I have done in flash is to load the images - demanded or not - up > front and either you can just throw them away or store them for use later. > It might seem odd throwing the images away, but they should still be in the > browser cache, so you get an instant load the second time around. > > Ideally you'd have a custom preloader to do that. > > Paul > > - Original Message - > *From:* Gustavo Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *To:* flexcoders@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 05, 2008 3:11 PM > *Subject:* Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website > > Thanks Jim, I've really appreciated your comments, I will do the necessary > changes, but please do you have any ideas for having those�contents > loading at the same time, rather than�embedding, for example the majority of > the logos in the portfolio are in a list (xml module), so is the same > with the icons on contact and services. but how could I make flex to start > showing anything once the main content, the sliding�background�image, has > been > totally loaded, embedding would add more weight to the website and I'd > rather not. > > Regards, > > Gustavo > > > On Nov 4, 2008, at 5:04 PM, jim.abbott45 wrote: > > Gustavo, here are a few things I noticed: > > -- The sculpture/building image (and maybe some other content) did not > load at the same time as the rest of the design; it was somewhat > jarring when it/they did finally appear (a few seconds later). You > might want to consider embedding all the content (if not doing that is > what is causing the delay). > > -- The sliding in of the various bits of content (from the left and > right) is unusual. But I really like it and I think it works well. > > -- I would strongly suggest trying to unify the typography (i.e., make > it more consistent, etc.). The text at the top is also a bit hard to read. > > -- I like the looks of the semi-circles (on each side), but they are > making your site quite wide (and even without them it is wide). > > -- In general, I would suggest taking what you've got and trying to > simplify the visual design a little. > > -- This is much cooler than my first Flex application; so what do I > know? 8-) > > Regards, > Jim > > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] , Gustavo > Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at� > > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. > >� > > please check it at: > >� > >�http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html > >� > > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't� > > be offensive. > >� > > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by� > > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > > with your advices. > >� > > regards, > >� > > Gustavo > >� > >� > >� > > Gustavo A. Duenas > > Creative Director > > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > > Jacksonville - Florida > > > > > > -- > > > > Gustavo A. Duenas > Creative Director > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > 904.� 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > Jacksonville - Florida > > > > > > -- > > Thanks Jim, I've really appreciated your comments, I will do the > necessary changes, but please do you have any ideas for having those > contents loading at the same time, rather than embedding, for example > the majority of the logos in the portfolio are in a list (xml > module), so is the same > with the icons on contact and services. but how could I make flex to > start showing anything once the main content, the sliding background > image, has been > totally loaded, embedding would add more weight to the website and > I'd rather not. > > Regards, > > Gustavo > > > On Nov 4, 2008, at 5:04 PM, jim.abbott45 wrote: >
Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
A trick I have done in flash is to load the images - demanded or not - up front and either you can just throw them away or store them for use later. It might seem odd throwing the images away, but they should still be in the browser cache, so you get an instant load the second time around. Ideally you'd have a custom preloader to do that. Paul - Original Message - From: Gustavo Duenas To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website Thanks Jim, I've really appreciated your comments, I will do the necessary changes, but please do you have any ideas for having those� contents loading at the same time, rather than�embedding, for example the majority of the logos in the portfolio are in a list (xml module), so is the same with the icons on contact and services. but how could I make flex to start showing anything once the main content, the sliding�background�image, has been totally loaded, embedding would add more weight to the website and I'd rather not. Regards, Gustavo On Nov 4, 2008, at 5:04 PM, jim.abbott45 wrote: Gustavo, here are a few things I noticed: -- The sculpture/building image (and maybe some other content) did not load at the same time as the rest of the design; it was somewhat jarring when it/they did finally appear (a few seconds later). You might want to consider embedding all the content (if not doing that is what is causing the delay). -- The sliding in of the various bits of content (from the left and right) is unusual. But I really like it and I think it works well. -- I would strongly suggest trying to unify the typography (i.e., make it more consistent, etc.). The text at the top is also a bit hard to read. -- I like the looks of the semi-circles (on each side), but they are making your site quite wide (and even without them it is wide). -- In general, I would suggest taking what you've got and trying to simplify the visual design a little. -- This is much cooler than my first Flex application; so what do I know? 8-) Regards, Jim --- [EMAIL PROTECTED], Gustavo Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at� > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. >� > please check it at: >� >�http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html >� > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't� > be offensive. >� > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by� > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > with your advices. >� > regards, >� > Gustavo >� >� >� > Gustavo A. Duenas > Creative Director > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > Jacksonville - Florida > -- Gustavo A. Duenas Creative Director LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS 904.� 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 www.leftandrightsolutions.com Jacksonville - Florida -- Thanks Jim, I've really appreciated your comments, I will do the necessary changes, but please do you have any ideas for having those contents loading at the same time, rather than embedding, for example the majority of the logos in the portfolio are in a list (xml module), so is the same with the icons on contact and services. but how could I make flex to start showing anything once the main content, the sliding background image, has been totally loaded, embedding would add more weight to the website and I'd rather not. Regards, Gustavo On Nov 4, 2008, at 5:04 PM, jim.abbott45 wrote: > Gustavo, here are a few things I noticed: > > -- The sculpture/building image (and maybe some other content) did not > load at the same time as the rest of the design; it was somewhat > jarring when it/they did finally appear (a few seconds later). You > might want to consider embedding all the content (if not doing that is > what is causing the delay). > > -- The sliding in of the various bits of content (from the left and > right) is unusual. But I really like it and I think it works well. > > -- I would strongly suggest trying to unify the typography (i.e., make > it more consistent, etc.). The text at the top is also a bit hard > to read. > > -- I like the looks of the semi-circles (on each side), but they are > making your site quite wi
[flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
Gustavo, here are a few things I noticed: -- The sculpture/building image (and maybe some other content) did not load at the same time as the rest of the design; it was somewhat jarring when it/they did finally appear (a few seconds later). You might want to consider embedding all the content (if not doing that is what is causing the delay). -- The sliding in of the various bits of content (from the left and right) is unusual. But I really like it and I think it works well. -- I would strongly suggest trying to unify the typography (i.e., make it more consistent, etc.). The text at the top is also a bit hard to read. -- I like the looks of the semi-circles (on each side), but they are making your site quite wide (and even without them it is wide). -- In general, I would suggest taking what you've got and trying to simplify the visual design a little. -- This is much cooler than my first Flex application; so what do I know? 8-) Regards, Jim --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Gustavo Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. > > please check it at: > > http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html > > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't > be offensive. > > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > with your advices. > > regards, > > Gustavo > > > > Gustavo A. Duenas > Creative Director > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > Jacksonville - Florida >
Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
thanks, noted, how could I load first the content and then show it...if you know how, please point me it. I'd appreciate your help. I'm not perfect, but I'd really like to do perfect. Regards, Gustavo On Nov 4, 2008, at 2:30 PM, florian.salihovic wrote: Sorry, imho it's hard to believe that this website is used to present yourself on the market. - pictures simply appear randomly... load first the content, then show it. - pictures aren't antialiased, the pictures in "pricing" don't look nice. - pictures and icons don't work well together (simple gradients, 3d icons... ), the visual impression is not that nice since the colors don't work. - i miss the concept of the site Sorry, just my opinion... --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Gustavo Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. > > please check it at: > > http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html > > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't > be offensive. > > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > with your advices. > > regards, > > Gustavo > > > > Gustavo A. Duenas > Creative Director > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > Jacksonville - Florida >
[flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
Gustavo Found a bug: Clicked on "Porfolio" at the bottom and then on the right scroll arrow. This gives an error: TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. at lrsAd/openWindow() at lrsAd/__myPortaFolio_click() --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Gustavo Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. > > please check it at: > > http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html > > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't > be offensive. > > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > with your advices. > > regards, > > Gustavo > > > > Gustavo A. Duenas > Creative Director > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > Jacksonville - Florida >
Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
I too agree that Flex is probably not the best choice for an information type site. I am using it to develop working applications for clients/work that stress less information and more functionality. Using Flex as a Flash-based web application platform is probably the better way to go and leave the fluff-sites to HTML or Flash. From: "Brendan Meutzner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:49 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website Design/purpose/intent aside, for a first crack at Flex this isn't so bad. You've used a good number of the components/effects/etc... available, and the content loads/displays well. Beyond the technical aspect, I agree with Florian on the fact that it's a bit overwhelming with colors and layout. I'm of the opinion that Flex is not the solution of choice for traditional sites like this... did it offer any advantages of traditional HTML or Flash? If this was a learning experience then take it as such and go from here, but I wouldn't use it as your corporate image... IMHO. Brendan On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:30 PM, florian.salihovic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry, imho it's hard to believe that this website is used to present yourself on the market. - pictures simply appear randomly... load first the content, then show it. - pictures aren't antialiased, the pictures in "pricing" don't look nice. - pictures and icons don't work well together (simple gradients, 3d icons... ), the visual impression is not that nice since the colors don't work. - i miss the concept of the site Sorry, just my opinion... --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Gustavo Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. > > please check it at: > > http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html > > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't > be offensive. > > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > with your advices. > > regards, > > Gustavo > > > > Gustavo A. Duenas > Creative Director > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > Jacksonville - Florida > -- Brendan Meutzner http://www.meutzner.com/blog/
Re: [flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
Design/purpose/intent aside, for a first crack at Flex this isn't so bad. You've used a good number of the components/effects/etc... available, and the content loads/displays well. Beyond the technical aspect, I agree with Florian on the fact that it's a bit overwhelming with colors and layout. I'm of the opinion that Flex is not the solution of choice for traditional sites like this... did it offer any advantages of traditional HTML or Flash? If this was a learning experience then take it as such and go from here, but I wouldn't use it as your corporate image... IMHO. Brendan On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:30 PM, florian.salihovic < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry, imho it's hard to believe that this website is used to present > yourself on the market. > - pictures simply appear randomly... load first the content, then show it. > - pictures aren't antialiased, the pictures in "pricing" don't look nice. > - pictures and icons don't work well together (simple gradients, 3d > icons... ), the visual > impression is not that nice since the colors don't work. > - i miss the concept of the site > > Sorry, just my opinion... > > > --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com , Gustavo > Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at > > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. > > > > please check it at: > > > > http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html > > > > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't > > be offensive. > > > > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by > > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > > with your advices. > > > > regards, > > > > Gustavo > > > > > > > > Gustavo A. Duenas > > Creative Director > > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > > Jacksonville - Florida > > > > > -- Brendan Meutzner http://www.meutzner.com/blog/
[flexcoders] Re: my first flex website
Sorry, imho it's hard to believe that this website is used to present yourself on the market. - pictures simply appear randomly... load first the content, then show it. - pictures aren't antialiased, the pictures in "pricing" don't look nice. - pictures and icons don't work well together (simple gradients, 3d icons... ), the visual impression is not that nice since the colors don't work. - i miss the concept of the site Sorry, just my opinion... --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Gustavo Duenas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > HI, finally I've done my first flex web siteit is done, or at > least is that what I think...maybe tomorrow I'll add something else. > > please check it at: > > http://leftandrightsolutions.com/lrsad/bin/lrsad.html > > please don't be so hard in critics, is ok to be criticized but don't > be offensive. > > I hope you like, is not the big deal, but is something that did by > myself, I thank in advance to all of you who help me out > with your advices. > > regards, > > Gustavo > > > > Gustavo A. Duenas > Creative Director > LEFT AND RIGHT SOLUTIONS > 904. 265 0330 - 904. 386 7958 > www.leftandrightsolutions.com > Jacksonville - Florida >
