Flashblocks News Blog

Flashblocks 3.0.7.7

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:41:40 +0100

This is possibly the final release as Flashblocks 3 comes out of beta. Some requested features have been added including a close button on the login window. link.flashblocks.com/update (http://link.flashblocks.com/update) link.flashblocks.com/history (http://link.flashblocks.com/history)

Flashblocks 3.0.7.5.1

Mon, 16 May 2011 02:00:00 +0100

A follow up release fixing, among other things, a layout issue with the xml editor. Once again I have updated the components, the editor.swf and the classes. You can get the latest update here, link.flashblocks.com/update (http://link.flashblocks.com/update)

Flashblocks 3.0.7.5

Wed, 11 May 2011 02:54:59 +0100

This release contains the new file manager, tighter SEO, a general site configuration section, and many more requested updates. You can always see the entire history list at, link.flashblocks.com/history (http://link.flashblocks.com/history)

Updated File Manager

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:27:12 +0100

Stay tuned for an updated file manager in the next release of Flashblocks Flash CMS.

Flashblocks 3.0.7.4

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:43:35 +0100

Flashblocks 3.0.7.4 has been released. Lots of small improvements and fixed bugs. You can see the entire list in the history (http://goo.gl/GeHI0).

Flashblocks 3.0.7.2 released

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:28:25 +0100

Flashblocks 3.0.7.2 has been released with a new gallery and slide show component. Features include: generation of gallery from dir or xml, auto generated thumbnails and more. Also in this update is a new API to Manipulate data directly without an Editblock needing to be present, several Mediablock bug fixes, More. As always, the updates can be fond under the user menu after logging in.

Flashblocks 3 Flash CMS Beta

Fri, 28 May 2010 18:02:42 +0100

Flashblocks 3 for actionscript 3 is in the final stages of beta and available in the Flashblocks store. It is available for both first time Flashblocks users and as a half price upgrade for existing users. The following Flashblocks 3 resources are currently in progress: link.flashblocks.com/demo (http://link.flashblocks.com/demo) link.flashblocks.com/docs (http://link.flashblocks.com/docs) link.flashblocks.com/video (http://link.flashblocks.com/video) link.flashblocks.com/buy (http://link.flashblocks.com/buy3) link.flashblocks.com/API (http://link.flashblocks.com/API) link.flashblocks.com/history (http://link.flashblocks.com/history)

Are you a Flash website designer?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:16:15 +0100

I am often asked to recommend website designers. Are you a Flash website designer working with Flashblocks? If so, post any information about yourself & your company in the website designer directory. It's easy, just enter your information under the section, Flashblocks Website Designers . (http://flashblocks.com/component/option,com_weblinks/task,new/Itemid,14/)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.2.5

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:40:26 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.2.6

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:40:26 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.3.0.1

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:40:26 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.4

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:40:26 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (index.php?option=com_virtuemart page=shop.browse category_id=10 Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.5

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:40:26 +0100

ReadMe.htm (FlashblocksML/ReadMe.php#history) for full list of updates. Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (index.php?option=com_virtuemart page=shop.browse category_id=10 Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.6

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:40:26 +0100

ReadMe.htm (http://flashblocks.com/FlashblocksML/ReadMe.php) for full list of updates. Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (index.php?option=com_virtuemart page=shop.browse category_id=10 Itemid=36)

Flashblocks 2 Flash CMS

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:40:26 +0100

link.flashblocks.com/demo2 (http://link.flashblocks.com/demo2) link.flashblocks.com/docs2 (http://link.flashblocks.com/docs2) link.flashblocks.com/video2 (http://link.flashblocks.com/video2) link.flashblocks.com/buy2 (http://link.flashblocks.com/buy2)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.2.4

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:26:38 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

What designers are doing with Flashblocks

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:48:04 +0100

Here are a few of our favorite websites running Flashblocks. See more Flashblocks websites here. (index.php?option=com_weblinks Itemid=32) Featured Flashblocks Site. Three sites by, www.raphaeltardif.fr (http://www.raphaeltardif.fr) DesignPoint, Inc. (http://www.designpointinc.com/) is a diverse creative firm that specializes in Flash development and graphic design. We take great pride in our attention to detail and flexible style that can cater to almost any need.Our company has been providing visual marketing solutions for our clients since 1997 and Flashblocks has been an excellent tool to help us continue to meet the growing needs of those clients on the web.We've been very happy with the way Flashblocks gives our clients control over their websites, and also with the excellent level of technical support that has been provided to us in order to make that happen. http://soulconstruction.com/ (http://soulconstruction.com/) http://www.bangers.se (http://www.bangers.se/) http://www.schoditsch.at (http://www.schoditsch.at/) Soular.us (http://www.soular.us/) Astonish (http://www.astonish.com/) with Flashblocks ML. Sunny Morgan (http://freedomsun.com) designed LauraKaufman.com (http://www.laurakaufman.net/) with custom modules like the Picture Pile and MP3 player. Laura can customize these and more, including the background image, menu image, and video. Feel free to edit Laura's site here. (http://www.sketchography.com/laura.html) Dirt Poor Robins Website. (http://dirtpoorrobins.com/)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.2.3

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:31:56 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.2.2

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:36:58 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.2.0

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:04:02 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.1.20

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:03:43 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flashblocks_demoSite.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.1.19

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:08:34 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flipBook.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flash Google Calendar

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:48:05 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/calendar.php) / Products Page (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks Calendar 5.8

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:48:05 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/calendar.php) / Products Page (index.php?option=com_virtuemart page=shop.browse category_id=10 Itemid=36)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.1.18

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:25:55 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flipBook.php) / Products Page. (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=36)

Flashblocks Flash CMS

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:52:32 +0100

Welcome to Flashblocks Flash CMS for actionscript 1, 2 & 3.The Flash Content Management System for web designer. Simplicity, expandability and power; Update Flash websites from any computer, anytime, anywhere. Flashblocks, content management, for Flash Designers, allowing you and your clients to easily create, update, and arrange Flash content from any web browser. Content is edited intuitively while browsing, therefore there is practically no learning curve nor client training required. Simply login, mouse over glowing areas in your Flash website, and immediately begin changing content. Additionally, Flashblocks is completely non-intrusive, allowing you to create your websites anyway that you wish! Licenses in bulk for as little as $30 each. See license details here. (http://flashblocks.com/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage_new/product_id,37/category_id,10/manufacturer_id,0/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,61/)

Flashblocks Flash CMS

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:52:32 +0100

Welcome to Flashblocks Flash Content Management System Simplicity, expandability and power; Update Flash websites from any computer, anytime, anywhere. Flashblocks, content management, for Flash Designers, allowing you and your clients to easily create, update, and arrange Flash content from any web browser. Content is edited intuitively while browsing, therefore there is practically no learning curve nor client training required. Simply login, mouse over glowing areas in your Flash website, select an editor, and immediately begin changing content. Flashblocks requires PHP on the server and works with Flash player 7-10. Flashblocks work with actionscript 2.0 with the actionscript 3.0 version out later this year. Watch the Video Tutorials to Get Started. (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=94 Itemid=50)

Flashblocks ML 2.0.1.17

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:57:06 +0100

The New Flashblocks ML gallery with Slide show Welcome to the Flashblocks ML Flash content management system component set. In this latest release, Flashblocks Flash CMS demo site has been updated with a Flash Gallery and Slide show module, allowing designers to quickly integrate dynamic galleries into Flash websites. All you need is a directory of images. Everything will be created for you including thumbnail and full size images. When editing your website, right click or Ctrl Shift over the Gallery thumbnails and Select a Directory of images. Flashblocks ML will take care of the rest, creating both thumbnail and full size images to the specified dimensions.

FLASHBLOCKS ML 2.0.1.16

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:44:43 +0100

The New Flashblocks ML gallery Welcome to the Flashblocks ML Flash CMS component set. In this latest release the Flash CMS demo site has been updated with a Flash Gallery script, allowing designers to quickly integrate dynamic galleries into Flash websites. All you need is a directory of images. Everything will be resized for you. Updating the gallery is as simple as uploading a new image. When editing your website, right click or Ctrl Shift over the Gallery thumbnails and Select a Directory of images. Flashblocks ML will take care of the rest, creating both thumbnail and full size images to the specified dimensions.

FLASHBLOCKS ML Flash CSM 2.0.1.15

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:49:14 +0100

purchase Flashblocks ML here (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage_new&product_id=26&category_id=10&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=36). If you have previously purchased Flashblocks ML, you may login and select Download Latest Updates (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_versionupdater Itemid=60) .

Flashblocks 2 and Page Flip

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:44:02 +0100

Demo Page (http://www.sketchography.com/demoSite/flipBook.php) / Tutorial (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=50)

FLASHBLOCKS ML 2.0.1.14

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:02:26 +0100

FLASHBLOCKS ML 2.0.1.13

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:12:47 +0100

Flashblocks ML 2.0.1.11 Released

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:39:56 +0100

Flashblocks ML - Flash CMS has been updated with a new template example that allows users to Add, Remove and Reorder pages from the web browser. This example leverages the very user friendly XML editor that also comes with Flashblocks ML. If you have previously purchased Flashblocks ML, you may login and select Download Latest Updates (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_versionupdater Itemid=60) from the User Menu . The demo site is multilingual and comes with a simple templating example and includes several welcomed modules including a menu system, news system, mp3player, contact form, RSS subscription, PayPal shopping cart, and more. I have also added a new editor to Flashblocks ML - The XMLeditor allows you to edit an XML file in a very user friendly way. Several modules in the demo use the XML editor so you can try it out right away. The XMLeditor is another opportunity for Flash developers to easily and quickly extend existing scripts and components, that use XML, to work seamlessly with Flashblocks ML. Now your clients can naturally manage the contents of XML files. Enjoy and let me know how it goes. I will be updating and adding to the demo site as I hear from you. Thank You.

The Flashblocks ML Demo Site.

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:04:16 +0100

The latest Flashblocks incarnation is more advanced and expandable then ever. Try the Demo that comes with your purchase of Flashblocks ML.

Flashblocks ML 2.0.1.10 released

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:58:20 +0100

The latest version of Flashblocks ML is ready for download.

FLASHBLOCKS ML 2.0.1.8 released!

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:26:17 +0100

If you haven't heard, Flashblocks ML is live and the most recent update comes with a very useful XML editor and a new demo website containing several new modules. If you have previously purchased Flashblocks ML, you may login and select "Download Latest Updates" from the "User Menu"

Flashblocks ML - Flashblocks Flash CMS is 2

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:02:15 +0100

Flashblocks, Flash Content Management System, has just become more powerful, expandable, and even simpler to use. Two years after the initial release of Flashblocks comes the Flashblocks ML, Flash CMS, component set. Compare Flashblocks (http://flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=compare developer basic.html) Basic, Developer and Flashblocks ML.

Traveling

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 10:10:49 +0100

I will be traveling for the month of November in Kauai. I will be keeping up with Flashblocks tech support and development but there may be a day or two between logins so please be patient for this first month. Thank you so much for participating in the forums and in Flashblocks website development. Also, during this time I will be laying the groundwork for Flashblocks II.

100% of Flashblocks sales for the month of September donated for hurricane relief

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 03:11:49 +0100

Congratulations - You raised $2166.74The total was given to Samaritans Purse specifically for hurricane relief.

flashblocks updates

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 02:03:11 +0100

V1.4.5 Flashblocks Developer has been updated to V1.4.5. Exporting for Flash Player 8 is now fully supported.V1.4.4 Turn text scrolling off by setting the noScroll variable.onClipEvent (load) { this.noScroll = true; } or editblockName.noScroll = true;V1.4.3 Fixes a player 7 bug and removed the shared font library from Flashblocks Developer.V1.4.2 Several miner bugs, in flashblocks basic and developer, are fixed in this upgrade. Flashblocks developer blank template, blank_developer.fla has been updated with working module examples and a basic but useful templating system. You can view the template here: http://flashblocks.com/example/flashblocks_developer/blank.htm (http://flashblocks.com/example/flashblocks_developer/blank.htm)

Flashblocks Update

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 20:51:14 +0100

Flashblocks Player7 Good news for Flashblocks developers exporting for Player 7. The second most requested feature is now done! You can now export for Player 6 or Player 7. Also, several enhancements and bug fixes make this free update a great idea.

Introducing Flashblocks BASIC

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 02:38:49 +0100

Flashblocks BASIC is a slimmed down version for those especially simple website projects. And this will give first timers an inexpensive opportunity to use Flashblocks in the real world. Basic VS Developer (http://www.flashblocks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=76)

Translation

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 16:47:15 +0100

Flashblocks editor has been translated into French, German and English. Try it out by clicking by clicking Try Flashblocks on the far left.

Flashblocks V1.4 BETA has been released.

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:28:33 +0100

The main features of the flashblocks V1.4 BETA upgrade are listed here:Embedded fonts are now in a separate file, fonts_lib.swf. This is a shared library containing all of your embedded fonts. The advantage, to the new embedded shared font system, is that you will now be able to insert as many embedded fonts into the same text area as you wish. You will see the fonts while editing. And, being a shared library, all fonts are shared across flash movies so download time is reduced and site design is modularized.These fonts are also shared with the new text editor, flashblocks_texteditor2.swf (source included.) Two opensource text editors now come with flashblocks. drop down menu has been added to the flashblocks form engine.Flashblocks editor can now be skinned in any language.German and French are included and now an option from the login screen (You will notice the new form engine being used here.)You can create additional language functions in flashblocks_login.flaAMFPHP Flash Remoting now comes with flashblocks. There are no examples yet but it will be supported and covered in the future.Global find replace added to the view / edit dialog window.Selecting Link from the Edit Menu, now gives you the possibility of calling a function(), in your flash movie, rather then a URL.New website template included in this build. NOTE: the template is not finished yet. I will update Flashblocks news when the finished template is bundled with the V1.4 download.and more...

What is Flashblocks?

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 13:51:57 +0100

Powerful Content Management Build dynamic flash website with ease. drag drop blue edit blocks from your library onto the stage. Treat These like any movie clip. These blocks become editable and they are filled with dynamic content. Train your clients to manage there flash content effortlessly. Flashblocks CMS requires literally no client training. Unlike most, Flashblocks CMS works on practically all servers without alteration. No Database is required. Insert images, text/HTML, external swf's, and much more with included modules. Simple for our clients powerful for us!

Flashblocks Screenshots

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:52:04 +0100

Here are several screen shots of the flashblocks editor. Don't forget to try it out for yourself under Links Media Browser -Insert Media into any block with the media browser - source included JPG's - If you wish, images are dynamically cropped, resized and/or stretched to the size of editable block. (GD2 or GD1.)'s SWF's - effortlessly insert external flash movies into any edit block. MP3's - and potentially MP3 Rich Text Editors - Edit text with the two included Flash Rich Text Editors. Text takes on the shape of the block that you are editing.- Source Included Smooth text scroller - Insert smooth-scrolling embedded-font text into any block. System text scroller - Insert scrolling system-text into any block. Flashblocks Editor. Open the edit menu by clicking any block or block label. Advanced Editor OFF allows for single click editing - perfect for your clients. Advanced Editor ON gives more control to the administrator: Specify each block type Media - JPG's and SWF's and MP3's Embedded Font Text System Font Text And also create your own data types and add them to the edit menu. Link blocks to URL's and functions Attach parameters and Modules View/Edit Raw Data Find Replace text across entire website and more. Linking - Link any edit block to a URL or to a function. Select Link from the edit menu. Enter a URL or function. The entire block becomes a link. Clicking the block now opens the URL or launches the function. Parameter Commands and Modules Select Parameter from the edit menu to attach a function, module or external file to a block. Several Modules come with flashblocks. And easily build your own or customize the existing Modules. dynamic lists mail form dynamic gallery mp3 player paypal and more... File Manager Upload, rename, delete, edit Files, create directories, set user limits. Powerful open source file manager for php Flashblocks - source included How do you build a Flashblocks site. It is very simple to build a flashblocks powered site. See illustration for details. drop the flashblocks engine onto the stage drop blocks on the screen and give each a unique name loadData( yoursite.txt ) That's it! A demo website and Instructions also come with Flashblocks.

Flashblocks Gallery

Thu, 10 Mar 2005 05:01:18 +0100

The Flashblocks Gallery module is finished:Just point a block towards a directory of images. Thumbnails are resized and cropped dynamically. Create as many galleries as you wish. Flashblocks Gallery is a FREE module with the purchase of Flashblocks. MP3 functionality with the included mp3player module - Simply place an MP3 inside each gallery directory. The MP3 will play when displaying a gallery!

Welcome to FLASHBLOCKS

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 01:12:11 +0100

Flashblocks is a simple yet powerful Content Management System for Flash. Build a Flashblocks powered website by dragging dropping blocks from your library onto the stage - Move, Resize and/or rotate them. Give each a unique name. Launch the editor - these blocks become editable areas in your Flash movie. Edit and Save. Refresh, and these blocks are filled with the content that you just entered - images, text/HTML, external swf's, modules and more. Simple for our clients - powerful for us! See, Try, Get Flashblocks See Flashblocks The first of many sites powered by Flashblocks: websites using Flashblocks Try Flashblocks Play with the demos and see how flashblocks works: Flashblocks Demos Purchase Flashblocks $240 By Using Flashblocks, you agree to all disclaimers and terms of use. You will be entitled to free upgrades. PROMOTION: Each purchase is a licence to use flashblocks on five domains. The Flashblocks licence is nontransferable. If you are to give Flashblocks or the source code of a flash site that uses Flashblocks to anyone, additional copies of Flashblocks must first be purchased.