Pete,
Right on! sounds pretty cool. One thing we found that really helped (and we
do the same �loadvariables� bit as well) was to always append a known
name/value pair like �dataloaded=yes� to the end of any set of strings we
were passing in from witango. That way we could do a loop that sat and
waited until an if statement like �if �dataloaded� = yes� then move on...
The OnEvent data handler was acting very inconsistently, so this was a good
way to get around that. Another interesting thing is that you can use
loadVariables to actually POST data back to witango... That way it can be
totally bi-directional without ever having to reload the flash object or
page you�re on.
Cheers,
Jason
(and thanks for the tip on the XML � once we�re spending more time with MX
(just loaded it yesterday) we�ll let you know if it goes any faster...)
On 4/26/02 8:18 AM, "Brandano, Peter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jason,
>
> Great news... I just switched to strings as well! :) I can't tell you how
> happy I am that I found this group. It is so helpful to be able to share
> ideas. I'll tell you, my Tango/Flash integration has really come a long way
> thus far. Here are some of the important things I've found for those who care.
>
> My first attempt at the integration worked well, but was a little unorthodox.
> I used an lesser known method of the flash player object: the setVariable()
> method. After instantiating the flash object and playing my movie I called a
> number of set Variables similar to this (animation was the ID of my Flash
> player object):
>
> window.document.animation.SetVariable("flashVariableNameHere","value to pass,
> can also be JavaScript var"); // Bad way to do this.
>
> Within the first frame of the flash movie I declared flash variable
> flashVariableNameHere. Voila, as soon as the setVariable function was called,
> my data (which tango drew from a SQL database) was in my flash movie. I
> planned to use FSCommands to do information exchange in the other direction.
> MAJOR problem: From what I have read, setVariable(), and FScommand() are not
> supported in Opera for embedded Linux (the second of our two platforms, I am
> developing for an internet appliance). Netscape 6 apparently lacks support as
> well, due to the fact that they dropped liveConnect.
>
> SOLUTION: go with the more common approach. Changing my approach REALLY paid
> off. Previously, I had to reload my page to get new data into Flash. Now by
> using loadVariables() within Flash, I am able to get data from TAFs behind the
> scenes, in real time. I now call loadVariables("dataLoader.taf", _root);
> whenever I need new data. Works fantastic. I chose to use URLencoded strings
> as you did. From what I hear, Flash 5's XML parser was written in
> ActionScript, and is very slow. Performance is critical for our application,
> so I went with strings. My output pages in my TAFs are simply strings of URL
> encoded variables. I won't even get into the exciting new possibilities that
> Flash MX brings to the table. I hope that I will get some time to put together
> some demos that other people can view. Does anyone have any examples of what
> they've done with Tango/Flash?
>
> Pete
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Pamental [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 10:23 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list witango-talk
> Subject: Flash integration (was Re: Witango-Talk: Before the conference
> dinner...)
>
>
> Pete,
>
> I�d be happy to talk to you; my contact info is at the bottom. I�m hoping to
> put together a little suite of test apps (Scott put us all to shame with
> everything he put together!) to show how it works, but haven't had a chance
> yet.
>
> There are two ways to get the data in and out; via XML or with strings of
> name/value pairs of variables. We've used the latter and it's pretty
> straightforward but not as fast as we'd like. (only a concern if youre
> adding lots of data) - we want to try the xml method and see if it's
> speedier. I suspect it may be...
>
> Thanks also to lee for his kind words - we were really flattered with the
> response we received.
>
> Jason
>
> On 4/24/02 10:40 PM, "Lee Sobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> I don't have any specifics on what he's doing, but it is very cool. Perhaps
>> you can convince Sophie or Phil to provide you contact information.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Brandano, Peter <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> To: Multiple recipients of list witango-talk
>>> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:46 AM
>>> Subject: RE: Witango-Talk: Before the conference dinner...
>>>
>>> Thanks Lee,
>>>
>>> I am interested in the Tango/Flash demo you saw. I am currently working on a
>>> large project that will use Tango for database interaction and Flash as a
>>> front end. I have hit some interesting roadblocks along the way (most have
>>> more to do with Flash than Tango, and all problems were associated with our
>>> platform Opera for embedded Linux YUCK!). I have already changed my design
>>> 4
>>> times. I wonder if Jason (?) has any info on pitfalls he may have come
>>> across
>>> in his development.
>>>
>>> Pete
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Lee Sobo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 6:12 PM
>>>> To: Multiple recipients of list witango-talk
>>>> Subject: Re: Witango-Talk: Before the conference dinner...
>>>>
>>>> Gauthier:
>>>>
>>>> I can't speak for eveyone in the conference, but I'll speak for myself. The
>>>> presenters showed some incredible creativity and brilliance. Scott
>>>> Cadillac's demo on using XML and Jason on intgegrating Flash were
>>>> unbelievable. Also, one gentleman showed an implementation for the
>>>> government of Ireland and another for the city of Seoul, South Korea.
>>>>
>>>> Witango seems to be in very capable hands and there appears to be quite a
>>>> future for us. An early demo was just shown of being able to compile Tango
>>>> into Java. They are working on the same for .net. The main new features of
>>>> Witango seem to be the preemptive multi threading and a new tag called
>>>> @email. I'm sure there is more, but that is what stood out for me. There
>>>> seem to be quite a few innovations in the editor with customizable snippets
>>>> and a totally new view allowing us to see the inside of our actions without
>>>> having to open them all the time.
>>>>
>>>> I would say you can go develop and sell in peace.
>>>>
>>>> Long live Tango.... or I better say Witango or pay a fine.
>>>>
>>>> Lee Sobo
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: [Gauthier] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>>> To: Multiple recipients of list witango-talk
>>>>> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 2:21 PM
>>>>> Subject: Witango-Talk: Before the conference dinner...
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> Please let us know what are the main new features of the new version of
>>>>> Witango!
>>>>>
>>>>> And does the Case studies and speakers interventions were great:
>>>>> Does Witango is compliant with with Large Scale Government Applications ?
>>>>> Does Witango works well for Intranet Applications with XML ?
>>>>> Does strenght strategic alliance are good for buisiness ?
>>>>> Does the Case study materials are available ?
>>>>> Does the witango powerfull open a wide range of possibilities ?
>>>>> Does the future of Witango v6 is ambitious ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks alot for some feedback ;)
>>>>>
>>>>> Gauthier
>>>>>
>>>>> PS: Does the dinner will be fine ?
>>>>>
>
>
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