Re: FLASH: File Download Size with Multiple Identical Files

[John Croteau]

Hi David,


> As a test, I re-did our catalog index page using this method. Each button is

> being dynamically created from a single swf through an ASP interface to SQL

> Server 6.5.

> http://skywalker.com/Dealers/Catalog/test.asp

> The browser cache shows a file for each of the buttons. Can anyone with a

> slow connection confirm that each file downloads separately?


Of course they do..


> What is a more efficient way to accomplish something like this?


In a single Flash file you do not need to dynamically recreate each button, you

only need to update the text.

There are efficiencies and control gained by having everything in a single SWF

file.

With a single file whether you use Generator, Load Variables or include the text

(non dynamically) -- you do not have to duplicate the overhead of a new Flash

file, you have control over the loading order,  you do not have to load (save)

multiple copies of the button shape or the animation.

The animation should be a separate MC controlled by the button,


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