Macromedia Studio MX Bible

ISBN: 0764525239
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2003
Pages: 491

Authors: Joyce J. Evans, Donna Casey, Ron Rockwell, Charles Mohnike

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Table of Contents
BackCover
Macromedia Studio MX Bible
Preface
How This Book Is Organized
Conventions Used in This Book
The Habitat Alert Project
Companion Web Sites and CD-ROM
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introduction to Macromedia Studio MX 1
Chapter 1: What Is Macromedia Studio MX?
FreeHand MX
Fireworks MX
Flash MX
Dreamweaver MX
ColdFusion MX
Summary
Chapter 2: What s New in Macromedia Studio MX
What s New in FreeHand MX
What s New in Fireworks MX
What s New in Flash MX
What s New in Dreamweaver MX
What s New in ColdFusion MX
Summary
Chapter 3: Developing the Habitat Alert Web Site
The Planning
Site Mockup
Division of Labor
Testing and Deploying
Our Workflow Overview
Summary
Part II: Finessing Macromedia FreeHand
Chapter 4: Getting to Know FreeHand
New FreeHand Features
FreeHand s Relationship to Other MX Programs
Summary
Chapter 5: Setting Up a FreeHand Document
FreeHand Panels and Inspectors
Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
Master Pages
Default Pages
Templates
Summary
Chapter 6: Vector Art in an Eggshell
What Can FreeHand Do for You?
Description of Tools in the Main Toolbar
Xtras or Necessities?
Summary
Chapter 7: Getting Around in a FreeHand Document
Lens Fills
Composite Paths
Working with Paths
FreeHand Layers
Summary
Chapter 8: Using FreeHand Symbols and Styles
Symbol Management
Style Management
Graphic Hose Tool
Summary
Chapter 9: Understanding FreeHand Typography
Applying Text Attributes
Text Block Anatomy
Text Flow and Linked Text Blocks
Setting Text in Columns
Tabs and Margins
A FreeHand Table Project
Text on a Path Project
Basic Text Styles
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 10: FreeHand and Web Graphics
Graphic Considerations
Integrating FreeHand Files with Dreamweaver MX
Integrating FreeHand Files with Fireworks MX
Integrating FreeHand Files with Flash MX
Summary
Chapter 11: Basic FreeHand Animation
Basic Animation
Use of Symbols and the Library
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 12: Optional Movie Techniques
Types of FreeHand Movies
The Page Animation Project
The Layer Animation Project
Oddball Movie Tricks
Project Summary
Chapter 13: Printing FreeHand Documents
The Basics of Printing
Output Devices and Sources
Printing in FreeHand 10
Printing Project
Preparation for Output
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 14: Introducing FreeHand MX
FreeHand MX in Broad Strokes
Features You May Not Notice
FreeHand MX Movie Considerations
Interaction Between MX Programs
Summary
Part III: Mastering the Power of Macromedia Fireworks MX
Chapter 15: Getting Around in Fireworks
Introducing the Fireworks Workspace
Working with the Document Window
Working with the Panel Layout
Examining the Menu Bar
Using Fireworks Toolbars
The Property Inspector
The Status Bar
Working with Layers
Setting Preferences
Keyboard Shortcuts
Summary
Chapter 16: Applying Color
Choosing Color in Fireworks MX
Web-Safe Colors
Working with Strokes
Adding Fills
Using the Styles Panel
Effects versus Filters
Scanning into Fireworks
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 17: Drawing Like a Pro
Understanding Paths
Vector Tools
Bezier Curves
Editing with the Pen Tool
Reshaping Paths Using Path Operations
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 18: Designing Spectacular Text Effects
Working with the Text Tools
Setting Type on a Path
Filling Text with an Image
Adding Special Symbols
Altering Paths
Summary
Chapter 19: Working with Bitmap Images
Opening Bitmap Images
Using the Selection Tools
Using Marquee Tools to Make Selections
Selection Commands
Blur Tool Group
Using the Rubber Stamp
Masking Images
Using a Bitmap Mask
Working with the Filters Menu
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 20: Designing Navigational Elements
Using Buttons
Creating Interactive Images
Making an Image Map
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 21: Automating Your Workflow
Using Find and Replace
Using the Project Log Panel
Fireworks Commands
Creating a Command to Add a Border to Bitmapped Images
Extending Fireworks
Using a Batch Process
Summary
Chapter 22: Designing Animations
Working with Symbols and Instances
Working with Frames
Tweening
Importing and Exporting Animated GIF Images
Summary
Chapter 23: Slicing and Optimizing
Working in the Web Layer
To Slice or Not to Slice?
Slicing Tools
Optimizing Images
Previewing Images
Optimizing GIF Images
Optimizing JPEG Images
Understanding Exporting
Summary
Project Summary
Part IV: Unleashing the Power of Macromedia Flash MX
Chapter 24: Navigating through Flash MX
Using the Flash MX Interface
The Property Inspector
The Toolbox
The Document Window
Change Document Properties
Active Window Focus
Keyboard Shortcuts
Understanding LayerFolder Basics
Organizing with Layers and Layer Folders
Importing Files into Flash
Summary
Chapter 25: Designing Visual Content
The Drawing Tools
Utilizing the Text Tool
Using the Align Panel
Using an Object s Envelope
Editing Bitmap Images
Converting a Bitmap into a Vector
Summary
Chapter 26: Symbols and Libraries
Using Symbols
Summary
Chapter 27: Animating a Movie
Working with the Timeline
Frames and Keyframes
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Motion Tweening
Tween Along a Path
Shape Tweening
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 28: Using Flash ActionScript
The Actions Panel
Flash Pre-built Actions
Add an Action to a Button
Add an Action to a Movie Clip
Movie Clips
Understanding Objects
Using Properties
Flash UI Components
Making a Puzzle Using ActionScript
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 29: Working with Sound
Sound Files
Editing Sound Files
Adding Sound to a Button
Stopping Sounds
Stopping All Sounds
Exporting and Compressing Sound Files
Using Sound Objects
Attach the Sound to the Sound Object
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 30: Publishing Your Flash Movies
Optimizing Flash Movies
Debugging
Remote Debugging
Using Breakpoints
Output Window
Using a Trace Action
Bandwidth Profiler
Publish Settings
Exporting Your File
Summary
Part V: Developing in Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
Chapter 31: Understanding the Dreamweaver Environment
Choosing a Workspace Layout
Bars, Windows, and Inspectors
Using Docked and Grouped Panels
Modifying Preferences and Keyboard Shortcuts
Summary
Chapter 32: Starting a Web Site with Dreamweaver
Working with the Site Panel
Setting Target Browsers
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 33: Building a Simple Page
Inserting Images
Adding Text Content
Using Block Formatting
Block alignment
Character Formatting
Using HTML Styles
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 34: Using Tables for Complex Layouts
Understanding Table Basics
Table Types
Inserting a Table
Selecting Table Structures
Modifying a Table Structure
Working with Fireworks HTML
Building a Modular Layout
Inserting Fireworks HTML
Using Great Table Tricks
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 35: Building Basic Navigation Links
Building Text Links
Building Image Links
Using Null Links
Building Anchor Links
Setting Up E-mail Links
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 36: Using Cascading Style Sheets
The Advantages of CSS
Understanding CSS
CSS Style Tools and Features
Defining Style Rules
Adding a Custom Class
Building Link Styles
Using Contextual Styles
Contextual Link Styles
CSS and Browser IssuesSolutions
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 37: Working with Libraries and Templates
Using Library Items
Working with Dreamweaver Templates
Defining Template Regions
Building Template-based Pages
Editing Pages Based on a Template
Modifying the Template and Updating Pages
Applying a Template to an Existing Page
Dealing with Inconsistent Region Names
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 38: Tapping into the Power of Forms
Understanding How Forms Work
Using Dreamweaver Form Tools
Adding a Form
Adding Form Objects
Setting Form and Form Object Properties
Using a Table to Format a Form
Adding a Jump Menu
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 39: Building a Framed Site
Understanding How Frames Work
Building a Simple Frameset
Working with Frames
Working with Framed Documents
Linking to Framed Documents
Building Complex Framesets
The Document Gallery Framesets
Summary
Chapter 40: Building Navigation with Behaviors
Understanding Dreamweaver Behaviors
Building Rollover Buttons
Building Remote Rollovers
Building Navigation Bars
Building Pop-Up Menus
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 41: Inserting Media Elements
Working with Flash Buttons and Text
Using Sound in Your Site
Using Video in Your Site
Adding Flash SWF Movies to Your Pages
Adding a Java Applet
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 42: Working with Behaviors, Custom Scripts, and Snippets
Using Custom Scripts
Working with Snippets
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 43: Extending Your Dreamweaver
Discovering the Power of Extensions
Building a Command with the History Panel
Creating Your Own Insert Bar Objects
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 44: Building a Dynamic Site with DHTML
Understanding Layer Basics
Building a Drag Layer Puzzle
Creating Simple Slideshows
Using Set Text of Layer to Create Submenus
Animating a Sliding Menu Bar
Snapping Menus
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 45: Publishing Your Site
Getting Ready to Publish
Setting Up Web Server Access
Using FTP
Summary
Chapter 46: Building a Web Application
Understanding Database-Driven Sites
Setting Up a Web Application
Building a Connection to a Database
Binding Data
Application Objects and Server Behaviors
Summary
Project Summary
Part VI: Creating Dynamic Content with Macromedia ColdFusion MX
Chapter 47: The Role of ColdFusion in Your Web Sites
ColdFusion MX and the Client-Server Relationship
Understanding the Different ColdFusion Versions
Introducing ColdFusion Markup Language
Understanding Dynamic Page Content
How ColdFusion Works with Databases
How ColdFusion Works with Other Macromedia Studio Products
Summary
Chapter 48: Creating a ColdFusion Application in Dreamweaver
Creating a Page to Display Newsletter Subscribers
Creating a Page to Process Data Sent by a Form
Summary
Project Summary
Chapter 49: Using Program Flow in ColdFusion MX
Understanding Program Flow
Displaying a Custom Greeting Based on a User s Referring URL
Using Program Flow Techniques to Create a User Poll
Summary
Chapter 50: Using ColdFusion MX Functions
Understanding Functions
Using Functions to Validate Form Data
Using Functions to Work with Dates
Summary
Chapter 51: Working with ColdFusion MX Variables
Understanding Drill-Down Applications and URL Variables
Using List Variables
Summary
Chapter 52: Using Client, Session, and Application Variables
Understanding the Web s Statelessness
Understanding How ColdFusion Manages Client States
Using Client Variables to Preserve Data Through Multiple User Visits
Using Session Variables to Preserve Data During One Browsing Session
Using Application Variables to Preserve Data Throughout an Application
Summary
Chapter 53: Creating ColdFusion MX Custom Tags
Creating the Tax Computation Tag
Understanding the Difference Between Custom Tags and cfinclude
When to Use Custom Tags
Exploring Macromedia s Developer Exchange
Summary
Chapter 54: Using ColdFusion MX with Flash Remoting
Understanding the Link Between Flash MX and ColdFusion MX
Understanding How ColdFusion MX and Flash MX Communicate
Creating an Ecard Application with Flash Remoting
Summary
Appendix A: What s on the CD-ROM
Using the CD with Windows
Using the CD with the Mac OS
CD-ROM Contents
Troubleshooting
Appendix B: About the Guest Experts
CD Photo Credits
Sounds and Applet
Appendix C: Installing Macromedia Studio MX
Installing Studio MX
Installing ColdFusion MX
Bonus Tutorial 1: Animated Banner, by Japi Honoo
Bonus Tutorial 2: Making a Vector Interface, by Joyce J. Evans
Making the center oval
Making the center screen area
Adding the curve support
Adding shading to the shape
Outside curve shapes
Side buttons
Bonus Tutorial 3: Making a Jukebox, by Joyce J. Evans
Title Movie Clip
Adding buttons
Adding the dynamic text boxes
Setting the variables for the dynamic text boxes
Adding the music
Bonus Tutorial 4: Using Paste As Mask to Build a Jigsaw Puzzle in Fireworks, by Donna Casey
Masking the image
Designing for CSS Layers
Bonus Tutorial 5: Three-Dimensional Product Display, by Joyce J. Evans
Using invisible buttons to make the lure turn
Bonus Tutorial 6: Making a Button, by Joyce J. Evans
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