RE: FLASH: Flash and Databases

[Roxanne Tuton]

I have done this kind of thing many times. Wether you need Generator or not

depends on what kind of info you are pulling from the database. If you are

loading images or anything other than text you would want to use

Generator(unless there re only a small amount of images in which case you

could make them all into .swf files and do a LoadMovie).

Anyways, with text I have used ASP with databases done in Access and MSSQL.

This is not a very difficult task for someone who knows ASP(or PHP, JSP or

whatever language you use on the backend). If you don't already know it, it

might be better use of your time to outsource it. You'll get better

code....faster code....cleaner code...and have more flexibility and control

over exactly what you want it to do.

That's my 2 cents.


Scott Jeppesen


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Subject: FLASH: Flash and Databases



Hiya


I need some help in determining the best direction to go with a forthcoming

site. The site's functionality will include a searchable database of between

2000 and 3000 individuals, various fields + image.


>From a design perspective Flash will give me the ability to create a

dynamic

looking interface for the company. However, Flash and Databases are two

words I have not put together in one sentence before!


Can anyone give me guidance as to what direction to take, what resources are

out there etc. I have had a brief glance at Macromedia Generator and Swift

Generator. Are these the only methods of delivery? The database exists as we

speak in FileMaker, would this make a difference? ASP, ColdFusion. These are

all terms I have heard but know virtually nothing about. Would people

suggest outsourcing, or can it be learnt off my own back [everything else

has been].


I am not averse to doing this 'outside' of Flash if the advice is that Flash

could not handle the amount of data and be reliable/fast in it's delivery.


I will stop babbling now. Any response would be appreciated even if it is to

point me in the right direction.


TIA


matt



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