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Flash Loan Calculator
Uploaded April 27, 2004 00:00AM
This example demonstrates a client side loan calculator including simple validation.
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Flash RSS Feed with ColdFusion MX
Uploaded March 30, 2004 00:00AM
This example uses ColdFusion to get an RSS feed (XML data) from Yahoo and present to Flash. Flash cannot access XML data remotely so this handles the job.
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Simple Flash Remoting Example
Uploaded February 24, 2004 14:08PM
This is an simple Flash Remoting example that utilizes a ColdFusion Compenent to generate a simple banner rotater.
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Bar X Scale Database
Uploaded February 15, 2002 14:08PM
Here a cool little graph bar scaling from data fetched from an Acces Database, check out the form included for adding data in the database ...
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Circular Sound Controller
Uploaded February 08, 2002 00:13AM
A simple ActionScript tutorial that demonstrates how to create a circular sound controller using the Math.atan2 method.
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Flash Form With Radio Buttons and Checkbox
Uploaded January 29, 2002 22:35PM
Another simple ActionScript tutorial that utilizes the built-in smart clips that ship with Flash 5. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the radio button and check box smart clips to implement functionality of an HTML form.
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Focus/Blur Event
Uploaded January 24, 2002 23:12PM
We''ve had several users request a tutorial like this. This tutorial demonstrates how to capture the focus/blur events of a text field. Move your mouse in and out of the boxes and see what happens. The script can be easily modified to fit your application.
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Flash-WDDX FTP
Uploaded January 19, 2002 16:46PM
Flash-ColdFusion based FTP client for anonymous connection on public FTP servers. ColdFusion fetch a list of files and folders on a public ftp server, serialize it on a wddx packet and send the xml to Flash. Flash deserialize the wddx and build a GUI similar to a common ftp client. From the Flash interface you can even download the files stored on the ftp server.
ezubler demo download 1762 downloads
Macromedia''s Search Box
Uploaded January 16, 2002 14:53PM
For those who are curious how Macromedia fades the input box, here is the solution. It is also a good introduction for form blur/focus in FLASH. It is very simple, for those who are curious.
spicolewan demo download 3496 downloads
E-card for the Holidays
Uploaded December 12, 2001 08:00AM
A simple e-card tutorial to get you in the mood for the holidays. Combines interactivity along with dynamically creating the card from a text file generated by CF server
FlashCFM demo download 2941 downloads
Plotting the Equation of a Circle (x-h)2+(y-k)2=r2
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutotial demonstrates how to plot a circle using parametric coordinates. X and Y are calculated using the the center of the circle (h,k), the radius (r), and theta. In the demo you''ll see that you can change these values and the function will plot the new circle for you.
FlashCFM demo download 1472 downloads
Plotting the Exponential Equation y=x2
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a tutorial that demonstrates how to plot an equation such as y=x2. In the demo you''ll see that you specify a max value of x and the plot function will do the rest. There isn''t any CF involved but there are numerous ways that CF could be used to supply the data and then Flash can dynamically create the graph.
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Flash Form with CF Server-Side Validation
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a simple tutorial of combining a Flash form along with CF''s embedded form validation. We all know how easy it is to create a form in Flash. We can also take advantage of CF''s embedded form validation when passing information from Flash. Although limited, the validation might be just enough to save you a little time and hassle with having to write your own scripts.
FlashCFM demo download 6181 downloads
wddxLoader class.
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
Built upon the WDDX serializer/deserializer for Flash (wddx.as), this tutorial introduces the wddxLoader class for simplifying data transfer. The developer or designer needs no knowledge of WDDX or even how to load XML! White space and Flash player environment issues are dealt with in this powerful tool.
Jesse Monson demo download 1756 downloads
Flash-WDDX carousel
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a revision of the Dynamic News Scroller tutorial. Instead of pulling contents from the database and load them into Flash using an URL string, ColdFusion generates a WDDX packet, that is deserialized in Flash.
Edoardo Zubler demo download 1742 downloads
Flash/ColdFusion Chat
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This simple chat has been developed using only ColdFusion and Flash (and an Access DB). ColdFusion code inspired by Pete Dray (BBChat)
Giuseppe Garigliano demo download 5836 downloads
CFDJ Flash Menu Revised
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a revision of the Flash menu tutorial for CFDJ. This menu now maintains state depending on what page you''re on. It will stay open depending what category id is passed to the Flash movie. Have a look and test it out. It just runs out of a flat text file as of right now but can be modified to use the DB like the original menu.
FlashCFM demo download 3232 downloads
LoadVariables and XML Speed Tests
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial demonstrates different means of loading and parsing data. Loading variables using name/value pairs is by far the fastest means of loading data, but the least structured. Then you have XML with attributes which is considerably faster than XML with child nodes. Check out the demo and feel free to download the tutorial files to test and implement on your own system. Be careful when loading the 75k variable files, these tend to slow the browser down dramatically and have even locked it.
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Dynamic News Scroller
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial pulls article contents from the database and loads them into an animated movie. The movie will loop through the news feeds continuously. There were a lot of requests for a tutorial like this so we decided to put one together, enjoy.
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Flash File Upload
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
A simple file uploading tutorial using JavaScript, Flash and CF. An file field is stored in a hidden frame and is referenced from Flash using JavaScript. It''s a nice workaround but right now only works in IE. Hopefully developers will build on this tool to create a fully functional uploading system using a Flash front end.
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Dynamic Flash Menu Tutorial for CFDJ
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a tutorial that I wrote for the August 2001 issue of the ColdFusion Developer''s Journal. The article goes into detail on how to integrate Flash and CF to create a dynamic menu system. Check out the demo and if you had a chance to read the article please feel free to send CFDJ some feedback.
Click here to check out the article.
FlashCFM demo download 5398 downloads
XML.sendAndLoad Example
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a very basic XML.sendAndLoad example. It is a very cumbersome process to implement because there is a hack to get ColdFusion to recognize your XML structure. Be sure to view the readme file before looking through the source files.
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Managing Account Information
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial is actually 4 tutorials in 1. I recommend going through the tutorials in the number they are unzipped. The first tutorial is a new member login tutorial where a username and password are inserted into a DB. The second is a login tutorial where you can login using the username and password you created in the first part. The third part allows you to delete your account. And the fourth part allows you to change your username and password. These 4 tutorials all work seamlessly together and are run out of the same DB. If you are looking for a cool account management system I would download this tutorial and test it out.
Ken Awamura download 7211 downloads
Favorites List
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
Loading a favorites list from an AccessDB. The best part is the HTML tag text formatting and the use of an array and list in the .CFM file.
Ken Awamura demo download 3212 downloads
Dynamic Real Time Clock
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
A Dynamic multi country real time clock in flash, which is most off the ppl looking for. It useful to create animation clock or watches.
Jackie download 4711 downloads
Dynamic Menu
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial demonstrates how to create dynamic menus in Flash using an Access DB. Simplified version, animation can be added later.
Alex Charlton demo download 6305 downloads
Mouse Recording Using an Array from Flash
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
this tutorial demonstrates how we can create an array and store information that can be passed on to ColdFusion. we will record the x and y mouse coordinates and send them to CF. they will be loaded back into Flash and then used to play back mouse movements. this isn''t a very practical use of integration but will show how Flash array''s can be passed to CF and the rest is up to your imagination.
FlashCFM demo download 2970 downloads
Dynamic Menu using Flash, WDDX, Coldfusion, Access
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This dynamic menu system with sub-navigation is created from the information in the database. Every element of the Flash file is created dynamically allowing for easy scalability. Flash calls a Coldfusion page that generates a WDDX packet. The information is deserialized in Flash and formatted.
Kevin McNally demo download 5329 downloads
Dynamically Load .swf Files
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial shows how to load information from a database and dynamically change .swf files by looping through them. Records are pulled from a database and set in a Flash array. The contents of the array are looped through and displayed in the movie. This example shows 5 .swf files loaded into the movie and can easily be changed to accommodate more or less.
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Smart Login Using DB and Cookies
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
Login using database and cookies. This tutorial allows a user to click a checkbox to remember their password on login. Once they come back to the page the Flash file will load a cookie variable if it exists and detect the user.
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Flash and CF Error Handling
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial show you how to take advantage of the tag for debugging purposes. When an error is generated the error diagnostics will be loaded into Flash. Flash will then submit the variables to a CF template which will email them to you. Then the user will be re-directed to the URL of your choice. This is a very nifty way to catch website errors.
FlashCFM demo download 2103 downloads
Flash Counter
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a simple ColdFusion Counter inside Flash. I have not made the ColdFusion Counter, it is a free resource. I have put the Counter inside Flash. Info on "read me" file.
Giuseppe Garigliano download 5328 downloads
Flash and CF Guestbook Modification
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is simply a modification of the Flash and ColdFusion Guestbook source. The Flash movie now interacts with a remote database so that a projector EXE of the Guestbook can be made available everywhere, but it all points to the same DB.
Chuck Wyatt download 3942 downloads
Flash, ColdFusion, and a query string
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a simple tutorial showing a way to get a query string into a flash movie. The query string is passed from a hyperlink to the .cfm page, and then into the swf using the CFOUTPUT tag. The query string is then available for display within the swf.
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Interactive Dressing Room
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial shows you how to create a dressing room where you can allow users to change colors of certain clothing items. Once you have finalized your color scheme, fill out your email address and click submit. A Flash file will be sent to your email and show you which colors were selected. This would be great for an interactive on-line clothing store where a customer can see the color schemes on a mannequin. Then an email would be sent to the site adminstrator showing what was ordered and in what colors.
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Smart Navigation with ColdFusion and cookies
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
Using ColdFusion and cookies can provide users with a more favorable Flash experience. We all know how Flash pretty much renders your browser navigation useless. We''ve put together this simple tutorial that stores the current frame number in a cookie whenever a button is pressed. If the page is reloaded or someone even leaves the website and comes back, they will be sent to the frame they left on. Yeah we''re still aware of the browser back and forward incompatibilities but you can always take the toolbar away from the user (at least that''s what we did).
FlashCFM demo download 2870 downloads
Loop Through Records in a DB Every 5 Seconds
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial will query a database every 5 seconds for a new record based on the record id. Flash will query record 1 on the first loop, the record id is then incremented to 2 after 5 seconds and so on. The time can be easily adjusted and so can the number of loops. This would be useful for a news flash/scroller.
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Dynamic Graphics with variables from ColdFusion
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
Variables are loaded into Flash from CF to control a square, line, and circle. This example just shows how the width and height of objects can be dynamically created. These variables can be used to control any movie clip properties inside Flash. This can be easily integrated to pull variables from a database to control Flash movie clip properties.
FlashCFM demo download 3159 downloads
URL Encoder/Decoder
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial doesn''t use CF but we felt that many developers could benefit from it. You can easily encode/decode URL strings that are used in many applications. Take a look at the source code, simple yet so effective.
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Flash and ColdFusion Guest Book
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is a pretty basic guest book but the code can be used to build something bigger and better. This assumes you have a basic knowledge of Flash and ColdFusion. Check out the demo, download the tutorial and give it a whirl.
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Multi Column Output to Display in Flash
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is most basically tutorial 7 with a couple modifications to it. This fixs the ability to display more than one column of information from a database.
David Freerksen demo download 6187 downloads
Simple Insert Search
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
Simple Insert and Search with Flash/CFML/Access
G. Garigliano demo download 3902 downloads
Flash, ColdFusion, and WDDX
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial pulls a XML/WDDX structure from the moreover site. It is deserialized with CF and then a URL parameter is built and loaded into Flash. Flash does the rest of the work, download the zip and check it out.
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Animated IP Address
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial is very simple and shows you the power of built in ColdFusion variables such as a user''s remote address. An IP address is pulled into Flash and then animated through a simple random function. The power of this could be used with a tracking system or shopping cart program.
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Multiple records to dynamic text clips in Flash
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial queries the database into a CF list that is then loaded into Flash. The list is then parsed by Flash and dynamic text clips are duplicated.
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Create a dynamic menu, driven from an access DB.
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
The database holds multiple rows of urls and the menu pulls them into the flash movie. You could use the same .cfm page to populate a "flat" version and a "flash" version of the same site, populated from one data source.
James Maltby demo download 4881 downloads
URL Variables to Flash
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This tutorial will demonstrate how to get URL variables into Flash with the help of ColdFusion.
Scott Knaub demo download 4208 downloads
Flash and CFMail
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This allows a user to fill out a small form and have the contents emailed to a certain address.
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Custom color scheme based on login.
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This example displays a certain color scheme depending on login information. There are three color schemes that can be displayed. The toggle for the color schemes can be found in the preferences table in the color_pref field. Depending on the selection (1,2,or 3) a different color sheme will be loaded upon login.
Max Oshman download 3371 downloads
Flash Login using DB
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This example queries a database and checks to see if an entry exists and then lets the user login if the information matches.
Max Oshman download 7239 downloads
Simple DB query into Flash movie.
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
An access DB is queried and the variables are loaded from a Cold Fusion template into Flash.
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Flash, CF, and Javascript Cookies
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
This is useful for setting and retrieving cookie variables via Flash, Javascript, and Cold Fusion.
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Simple DB insert
Uploaded December 07, 2001 12:00PM
Insert First Name, Last Name, and Email address into a db from flash movie.
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