Re: FLASH: On Generator [was: Just Back From UCON 99]

[unique]

unique wrote:


> Robert Koberg wrote:

>

> > <snip>

> >

> > on another note:

> > I really don't see much need for Generator anymore. What is the plan for

> > Generator?  What does Generator bring to the table that can't be done with

> > other server side stuff?

>

> Either I'm missing something here, or you are. Please let me know if it's the

> former!

>

> Generator provides the only means I know of to pass variables to a Flash movie

> -- not only modifying its text content, and graphics, but even such subtle

> things as alpha channel levels for goodness' sake!

>

> So now Flash 4 comes along and allows the visitor to a site to *enter*

> variables.

>

> Next, when Generator 2 is released, those very same variables that have been

> entered into a Flash 4 movie can be fed back into that very same movie,

> modifying it in jillions of ways.


Note: this *will* have to wait till Generator 2, because you can't use Flash 4 as

a front end (template creator) for Generator (1).


> Instant customized response? Flash movies designed by visitor input?

>

> I fail to see a lack of need -- I see vast possibilities!

>

> <drumming my fingers waiting for Generator 2>

>

> Ken Sherwood

>

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