The HiFi project template is one of the more popular free sample templates that is distributed with SWiSH Max3. Although feedback has been positive, we have received a number of requests to increase the number of sections. The discussion below shows how to edit the supplied template to add an additional section. You could repeat this process a number of times to add even more sections.
The windows sidebar has been removed from Windows 7. However, Gadgets are still supported. Our earlier blog article ‘Make a Vista sidebar gadget’ explained how to make a gadget for Vista, this followup article explains how to convert these previously described gadgets for use on Windows 7.
SWiSH Max3 users that have used the New Project… feature will realize that Max3 is supplied with number of example projects that can be easily customized using the wizard interface. The projects, galleries, sites and banners available under the New Project dialog are all examples of Max3 Wizards. This tutorial gives an example of how to create a simple wizard to alter the text, shape color and background color of an object.
One of the more powerful features of SWiSH Max3 (and Max2) is the availability of the Content Library. (Sorry, the Library is not available in miniMax products.) The Library allows various Resources to be shared across multiple objects in your movie. Not only does this reduce the size of your movie (i.e. it will load faster), it can also simplify editing changes to your movie since editing the single library resource will cause the change to be reflected in all of the objects that link to this common resource.
Have you ever wanted a countdown timer for your website, or wondered how long it is until 1st Jan 2012 (local time)? If so, then this component could be for you! This new CountdownTimer component allows you to specify a countdown date (Year, Month, Day, Hour and minute) in either local time or GMT time. The display then shows the remaining days (max days is 999), hours, minutes and seconds. At the end of the countdown period it will display “End” in the seven segment display.
Edit: Sorry, this promotion ended Oct 16th, 09. We are excited to announce the release of SWiSH Max3 and miniMax3. Now with new Wizard Projects Templates, Knife Tool, Shape Operations, Component Tool and extra components. SWiSH Max3 cements it’s reputation as truly powerful Flash authoring tool at an amazing price of just $149.95! But wait…! There’s more…. we’re offing a SUPER SALE to celebrate the release and we’ve cut $50 off the full price to $99.95, and there is an amazingly low upgrade price of only $16.95, but don’t miss out, the sale is only for a brief introductory period. Now that’s cause for celebration!