Export not as expected

Derryl Rice

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Jul 11, 2002, 5:24:16 AM7/11/02

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I've been through the manuals pretty extensively, but the word "error" isn't even in the index.
When I export to flash format, I am not getting what I see in LiveMotion regardless of the quality of the JPEG setting in export. Things shift in size and position even though there are no keyframes to allow it. Thick lines are created around many objects and some objects disappear completely! Like the thumb on the remote in this example:

http://www.pyxismm.com/flash/Test11b.html <http://www.pyxismm.com/flash/Test11b.html>

If I select "Preview in browser" it opens IE but doesn't open any windows. If I select Netscape the rollovers start going without anything going near them. (If it doesn't crash)
Is it just me having problems like this? Or is LM pretty unpredictable?

jbowden

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Jul 11, 2002, 9:15:36 AM7/11/02

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I don't think it's LiveMotion causing the problems...

The rendering of bitmaps is less than optimal in the Flash player, requiring workarounds from users. This is the nature of the SWF format, which is optimized for rendering vectors, and not so much for bitmaps. There's a pretty extensive FAQ section that deals with this at the top of this user forum.

Without seeing your LIV file, I can't say definitively what's going on- but it sounds like you have two different versions of the Flash player in your two browsers. LiveMotion 2 exports SWFs compatible with version 5 or later of the Flash player. The difference between version 4 and 5 of the player is the scripting model changed entirely. Scripts that are written with version 5 ActionScript syntax generally won't work correctly in version 4 of the Flash player.

Hope this helps,
-Joe

jbowden

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Jul 11, 2002, 12:53:32 PM7/11/02

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Derryl,

I can tell you right off the bat the reason it doesn't open a window...it's because you are telling the URL to load into the same window. If you want it to spawn a new window, use "_blank", not "_self" in the getURL argument.

I'm still trying to figure out why it's bitmapping on export. Did you use gradient mesh or a raster effect in Illustrator anywhere?

-Joe

Derryl Rice

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Jul 11, 2002, 12:37:22 PM7/11/02

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Thanks for looking into it Joe. I understand what you are saying about optimizing bitmaps. I had read the FAQs and don't see why they are bitmap at all. After clicking on "export preview" I checked all the graphics. It shows the Pen tool, which I thought would ensure vector -only export. Initially the files were brought in as 2 15 layer Illustrator files and converted to objects to keep things lined up. Also, the only flash plug-in I have in my IE folder is the shockwave/flash 6 plug-in. The LIV file is relatively simple (ie; not a horrible mess) here:

http://www.pyxismm.com/flash/Test11.liv.zip <http://www.pyxismm.com/flash/Test11.liv.zip>

Did you see the thumb disappear? Thanks. -Derryl

Derryl Rice

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Jul 11, 2002, 1:16:29 PM7/11/02

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Joe, we actually wanted it to open in the same window so that part is okay. The Illustrator files have gradients but no gradient mesh or raster effects. I can send them to you if you would like to take a look at them. Thanks. -Derryl

Derryl Rice

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Jul 15, 2002, 3:26:48 PM7/15/02

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Joe, any advice on why the graphics are disappearing? They work fine in preview. Thanks. -Derryl

jbowden

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Jul 15, 2002, 6:38:20 PM7/15/02

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Derryl,

Sorry, but I have not figured this one out yet... I will post when I have something.

Regards,
-Joe