Ken,
My app runs on OSX and XP (probably other Windows, as well). I haven't compiled
it for OS9 yet but I know it will work there, as well.
I use a QT Player object for referencing ".mov" and ".wav" files. Now, I know that may seem
like a bizarre combination but I remember reading somewhere that Windows likes ".wav" files
better than ".aiff".
You're almost right ;-)
Windows ONLY:
When NOT using QT, RR can play UNCOMPRESSED AIFF and WAV and (compressed) AU with
"play ac xxx"...(using some very low system routines, if i remember right...)
When using QT every format supported by QT can be played inside a player on Mac and Win.
Can some *nix please give me some info about usable audio/video format on Linux/Unix?
Thanks in advance...
Is there a QT for *nix? (Is there a life before death? ;-)
I could use QT ".mov" files containing only an audio track but there are enough apps on
Mac and Windows that will produce (or export) a ".wav" file and Rev seems to like them
on both platforms.
See above...
As I indicated in an earlier post on this topic, it makes it a bit easier for my clients to generate
such files and replace older audio files with the newer ones. Not insisting on the audio
being a ".mov" makes it easier for everyone.
If diskspace or download-time does matter, then QT offers some superb compression types
like MP4 or MOV/AIF with Q-Design etc...
Drop a line (offlist) if you need more info about (correct) formats ;-)
Regarding your installer question: Absolutely. I have been using InstallCreator for Windows
(www.clickteam.com) which is free (if you don't mind the last screen of the install displaying
their name and website info). While I haven't used it enough to claim any expertise, it does
have the appropriate capabilities to replace files (with or without asking for user approval).
I'm not sure yet about -replacing- an entire folder (sub-directory) but it will do the files contained
therein (and/or create a folder if it's not there).
Its fairly easy to create an installer with RR :-)
I already created one and if i find the time i may post it on my website...
And that brings us, full circle, back to the original topic of the post: Where to store image data.
There are so many up here who provide useful info to me that I don't remember who
recommended keeping the interface and the code separate. I'll add my 2 cents:
Keep the images, movies, and sounds separate, as well. The obvious benefit is
that your stack won't have to load 'em all when it loads (so no out-of-memory problems);
the other benefit is what we've been discussing: The ease of replacement should the need arise.
Exactly!
Storing media outside the stack WILL make updates easier...
Since the player/image can store the reference to the media, you can simply replace
media, as long as they have the original size, format and name...
As for Rev using a ".wmv" file in place of a ".mov"...I don't really know.
Sorry, no way to have WMV or WMA files in RR :-( (Its a MS private-brand ;-)
QT cannot handle them (yet?) and without QT you can only play AU, AIF, WAV, MP3, MPG
and AVI (even DivX, if the right compressor is in the system!) in a playerobject(!)...
WindowsMediaPlayer >= 6.4 has to be installed!
According to how I've interpreted the documentation, once a stack references a QT Player
object, QT loads (if it's available). How would you show a movie without a Player object?
And once QT loads, why use anything else?
Yo, amen, brother ;-)
One can easily check "the qtversion" and act accordingly...
(Of course, it is possible that I've misinterpreted the docs yet again.)
Since there is a jungle of formats out there, it is understandable that the dox cannot
cover ALL the aspects...
Regards, Barry
Have a nice weekend...
Regards
Klaus Major [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.major-k.de
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