Looking for Ext. Involving a Flash file

[cheddz]

Could use some expertise. I have created an image in flash that, when certain areas are rolled over, the image changes color. I went with flash as opposed to an HTML image map because the file size is FAR smaller. I'm looking for an extension that will allow me to link the different roll over areas to different categories within my site. I've found an ext. to convert a flash file into a module, but I'm stuck on then linking to categories. Ideas, suggestions, and direction appreciated!

[jeffchannell]

Are the links in Flash being populated dynamically, either through loaded XML or Flashvars?

[cheddz]

I'll actually be working on the file when I get off of work in an hour, so I guess "created" in the past tense was misleading. Is XML the best way to go? I'm afraid I've never done anything with XML before.

[jeffchannell]

Well, you have to have some way to get your links into Flash. Flash supports loading XML out of the box (or your could possibly get a 3rd party AS class for things like JSON, etc.).

Basically, what you'll want to do is load an XML file containing your links, and programmatically assign these links to your buttons.

If you're not familiar with loading XML into Flash, take a look here: http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml/XMLwithFlash2.htm

For E4X XML syntax in AS3, see http://www.sephiroth.it/tutorials/flash ... age002.php

[cheddz]

Great! I'll check those out as soon as I get home. Thanks for the help.