FLASH: Mac and file types

[Bill]

I archive my fla files on my ISPs UNIX server and often get fla files 

from a co-worker who uses Win98.


These files of course do not come with a file type or creator when I 

receive them or download them.


I am unable to open these files from within Flash 4 or even double 

clicking and choosing Flash without manually adding the file type 

(SPA ) and creator (MFL2). Doing this, the file opens and works 

properly.


I am wondering if this is the usual behavior for Flash 4 or if I have 

something weird going on. It is a bit of a hassle (though Snitch 

makes it easy), and is thoroughly un-Mac like.


Regards,


Bill


"Beauty is the ultimate defense against complexity"


      -- David Gelernter from "Machine Beauty-- Elegance and the Heart 

of Technology 



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