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Getting Started
Common Questions
- tn_19599—Flash Communication Server MX is not found on the Director MX 2004 CD
- tn_19304—Computer must be restarted error message after installing Shockwave
- tn_19296—QuickTime video (Sorenson) drops sound in Director MX 2004
- tn_19280—Windows Media Files will not play if user has restricted access
- tn_19270—Projector window and Display Template options
- tn_19266—Macromedia Director MX 2004 emerging issues
- tn_19240—Director crashes at the Start Page on Macintosh OS X
- tn_19238—Some Macintosh developers unable to export QuickTime movies from Director MX 2004
- tn_19190—Creating projectors for Macintosh OS 9
- tn_19175—Status of the Havok Physics Xtra
- tn_19172—Using Windows Media in Director
- tn_19156—DVD video capabilities in Director MX 2004
- tn_19152—MIAW (Movie in a Window) authoring guidelines
- tn_19131—Slow performance with the Help system on the Macintosh
- tn_18933—Some applications won't run after upgrading to Macintosh OS X version 10.2.8 or to Panther (version 10.3)
- tn_18816—Unable to add sprites on to stage
- tn_18550—Transitions do not work correctly in OS X projectors
- tn_16743—Considerations for creating a Macintosh projector bundle
- tn_16739—The QT6 Asset Xtra and Director MX
- tn_16714—Eligibility for free Director MX upgrades
- tn_16710—Hexadecimal color values in Director
- tn_15547—Using JPEG files in Director
- tn_14697—Printing resources for Director
- tn_14549—Error in Director: Can't open the default.txt
- tn_14381—Director playback requirements
- tn_14316—Common questions about Director
- tn_14070—Authoring tips on how to effectively use linked media
- tn_13970—Using Director on localized computer operating systems
- tn_13606—Where can I get more information on XML?
- tn_13377—Is it possible to use Director for Windows with a dual monitor configuration?
Testing and Troubleshooting
- 19334—Windows Media 5.1 surround sound support
- 19304—Computer must be restarted error message after installing Shockwave
- 19296—QuickTime video (Sorenson) drops sound in Director MX 2004
- 19280—Windows Media Files will not play if user has restricted access
- 19266—Macromedia Director MX 2004 emerging issues
- 19240—Director crashes at the Start Page on Macintosh OS X
- 19131—Slow performance with the Help system on the Macintosh
- 18816—Unable to add sprites on to stage
- 18579—Font drop-down list is missing fonts on the Macintosh version of Director MX
- 18550—Transitions do not work correctly in OS X projectors
- 16804—Error occurs on Windows when projector has a long file path
- 16715—Slash does not work as directory separator on Macintosh OS X
- 16709—Looping a SWA or MP3 sound file creates a popping noise
- 16702—Unable to cut, copy or paste editable text from a Flash Sprite
- 16700—3D text is uneditable in the Macintosh version of Director
- 16668—Text to speech audio not playing on Windows
- 15452— Using the Director.ini file to troubleshoot script errors
- 15297—Troubleshooting 3D rendering effects
- 14837—Submitting Director bugs
- 14693—Director is searching for linked external cast
- 14275—Troubleshooting tips for Director installation
- 13935—Troubleshooting error messages when using the Vector Shape Xtra
- 12140—What can cause a missing Xtras alert?
- 3129—Debugging and bugproofing Director movies
Director Concepts
Accessibility
Basics
- 16712—What is the Answers Panel?
- 16710—Hexadecimal color values in Director
- 16692—Macromedia Director MX new features and benefits overview
- 16685—Working with cast panels in Director MX
- 15411— Error message appears when launching projector in 16 color depth mode
- 15151—Property Inspector does not update the stage
- 14316—Common questions about Director
- 14070—Authoring tips on how to effectively use linked media
- 13623—Update older movies before authoring in Director 7
- 13606—Where can I get more information on XML?
Sprites and Cast Members
- tn_14698—What might prevent a sprite with a mouseUp event from triggering when clicked?
- tn_14693—Director is searching for linked external cast
Color, Tempo, and Transitions
- 16710—Hexadecimal color values in Director
- 14564—Audio playback interrupted in Director 8 movie with dissolve transitions on Macintosh
- 14070—Authoring tips on how to effectively use linked media
- 3174—Color palettes in Director
Vector Shapes and Bitmaps
- 15044—JPEG file size in Director
- 15022—Importing vector and EPS files into Director
- 14938—Image artifacts in Director projectors and Shockwave movies
- 14699—Very large vector shapes not editable
- 14559—White space edge of imported bitmap is cropped even with trim option not selected
- 13935—Troubleshooting error messages when using the Vector Shape Xtra
Text
- tn_18836—getNetText() function fails in OS X
- tn_16700—3D text is uneditable in the Macintosh version of Director
- tn_16686—Does Director support Unicode?
- tn_15887—Director key codes
- tn_15768—How to correctly display fonts in projectors or Shockwave movies
- tn_15025—Embedded font names change after opening font properties window
- tn_14738—Making use of the cut, copy, paste features with text in Director / Shockwave
- tn_14566—Why does the text color sometimes render incorrectly on letters with descenders?
- tn_13783—Why can't some fonts be embedded in Director movies?
- tn_3180—Frequently asked questions about text and fields
Sound and Video
- 19341—DVD video disappears after set to non-fullScreen mode from full screen mode
- 19296—QuickTime video (Sorenson) drops sound in Director MX 2004
- 19280—Windows Media Files will not play if user has restricted access
- 19277—Playing DVDs from a specific path or folder
- 19238—Some Macintosh developers unable to export QuickTime movies from Director MX 2004
- 19172—Using Windows Media in Director
- 19164—Where do I find information about the DVD Event Manager?
- 19159—DVD icon disappears from desktop on Apple Macintosh OS X v 10.3
- 19151—DVD Authoring Issues and Hints in Director MX 2004
- 19141—Documentation correction for DVDeventNotification
- 18855—MIAWs with video crash on Macintosh machines
- 16739—The QT6 Asset Xtra and Director MX
- 16709—Looping a SWA or MP3 sound file creates a popping noise
- 16708—Shockwave Audio on Macintosh computers
- 16707—Director MX is missing the OS X version of the RealMedia Xtra
- 16186—Toggling DTS of QuickTime video crashes Director 8.5
- 16071—Using cue points in SWA files
- 15087—Detecting QuickTime with Lingo
- 15000—Projector must be restarted to playback QuickTime
- 14717—Closing a MIAW (movie in a window) causes the sound to stop playing
- 14680—What is the difference between MP3 and SWA files?
- 14563—How to prevent QuickTime videos from producing a white flash when they begin playing
- 14410—What support is there for MIDI data within Director?
- 14247—QuickTime cast member properties, cue points and streaming
- 14061—Why aren't all sounds included when exporting as QuickTime?
- 13942—Preload properties in a QuickTime file
- 13794—Troubleshooting memory loss when playing QuickTime movies
- 13747—Using QuickTime in Director
- 13743—MPEG video in Director
- 13654—Windows sound mixing in Director and Shockwave
- 13466—Director and DVD
- 13338—Can Director movies be delivered on DVD-ROM?
- 13040—Technical assistance for Sound Forge XP
- 12180—Troubleshooting sound loss in Director movies on Windows
- 12109—Using Digital Video in Director: An Overview
Interactive Media
- 15884—Media Files
- 14733—Click area is incorrect when using a custom cursor
- 14216—Why are white flashes appearing between movies?
- 14070—Authoring tips on how to effectively use linked media
- 13374—Creating an AutoRun CD
- 3123—Finding the Letter of a CD-ROM Drive
- 3109—Playing a movie from a hard disk with content on CD
Creating Projectors
- 1761e8a5—Improving projector performance and CPU usage
- tn_19274—How to make a custom icon for Director projectors
- tn_19270—Projector window and Display Template options
- tn_19197—Compressed file option not working in Director MX 2004
- tn_19196—Capturing quit (exit) requests when exitLock is enabled
- tn_19190—Creating projectors for Macintosh OS 9
- tn_19155—Window masks have their white space trimmed on Macintosh
- tn_19149—Stage maximizes when clicking on the title bar
- tn_18550—Transitions do not work correctly in OS X projectors
- tn_16743—Considerations for creating a Macintosh projector bundle
- tn_16239—Creating Xtras for Macintosh OS X
- tn_16117—Creating custom menus
- tn_15769—Packaging Director movies
- tn_14888—Using Xtras in Director: An overview
- tn_14955—How to use an image as a splash screen for a projector
- tn_14489—Made with Macromedia logo requirements
- tn_14431—How to create a fast-start Director stub projector
- tn_14381—Director playback requirements
- tn_14254—Director authoring requirements for cross-platform delivery
- tn_13412—Advantages and disadvantages of packaging Xtras externally
- tn_13374—Creating an AutoRun CD
- tn_13530—What is a stub projector?
Movies In A Window
Working with Other Programs: Flash
- 173600db—Information about the Flash commonPlayer in Director MX 2004
- tn_19128—The percentStreamed property returns incorrect data when used with large Flash movies
- tn_19053—32-bit color display setting in Windows XP may cause Flash performance issue
- tn_18541—Calling Flash ActionScript functions using Lingo
- tn_16711—SetCallBack with Flash Remoting MX crashes movie
- tn_16702—Unable to cut, copy or paste editable text from a Flash Sprite
- tn_16701—Macintosh version of Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX is missing
- tn_16691—Global Flash command for creating an ActionScript object
- tn_16686—Does Director support Unicode?
- tn_15440—Documentation correction: Flash Call command
- tn_14814—Flash audio stutters in Director on a Windows system
- tn_14754—Flash support in Director
- tn_14422—Why might a Flash sprite sound not stop when the sprite ends?
- tn_14350—Director sample files using Flash
- tn_14115—Tips for using Flash sprites in Director
- tn_13766—How to route mouse events through the Active Sprite
Lingo
JavaScript Syntax
- 15722—How to detect the Shockwave and Flash players using JavaScript
- 14617—How can a Shockwave movie pass information to and from a browser?
Lingo Behaviors
- 19155—Window masks have their white space trimmed on Macintosh
- 19141—Documentation correction for DVDeventNotification
- 19119—Timeout objects are not cleared from memory
- 19024—Retrieving information about Xtras using Lingo
- 18855—MIAWs with video crash on Macintosh machines
- 16805—XML Xtra parser memory leak issue
- 16800—Documentation correction for importFileInto
- 16744—Accessing a Sprite in a linked movie crashes Director MX
- 16741—Debugger appears to hang with long strings
- 16715—Slash does not work as directory separator on Macintosh OS X
- 16703—Why does the Property Inspector text fields freeze?
- 16691—Global Flash command for creating an ActionScript object
- 15452—Using the Director.ini file to troubleshoot script errors
- 15400—Using the continuation symbol in Director 8.5
- 14990—Attempts to manipulate a list in a repeat loop are unsuccessful
- 14795—Using a global variable
- 14607—How to use the FileIO Xtra
- 14606—How to make a mouse click counter
- 14350—Director sample movies
- 14225—Global variables
- 14109—Scripting examples for working with lists in Director
- 12814—How to save text to disk and read it back again
- 12554—How to force editable text to either uppercase or lowercase
- 12265—Launching or opening an application with Lingo
- 3192—FileIO Xtra examples
Working with 3D Models
- 19118—Updates to the 3D engine in Director MX 2004
- 15784—Video cards tested with Director 8.5 and Shockwave 3D
- 15414—Using rotation property does not rotate a model 360 degrees
- 15333—Information about the Havok Physics Xtra
- 15297—Troubleshooting 3D rendering effects
- 15295—Exporting W3D files from 3D Studio Max
- 15286—Optimizing file size, performance, and streaming of 3D content
On the Internet
Shockwave Publishing
- tn_19572—Silent installation and configurations of Shockwave player
- tn_19553—Shockwave not supported in FireFox 0.9
- tn_19523—Changes to the Default Set of Xtras in Shockwave Player 10.1
- tn_19354—Common questions about Shockwave Player 10.0.1
- tn_19353—Bug fixes for Shockwave Player 10.0.1 and Director MX 2004
- tn_18835—Forcing the auto-download of Xtras by pointing to an internal page in an intranet
- tn_16683—How to disable the auto update setting in Shockwave
- tn_16665—Shockwave force-ping utility
- tn_15895—Stand-alone installers for Shockwave Player
- tn_15722—Detecting Shockwave Player using JavaScript
- tn_15508—Macromedia Shockwave Player Support FAQ
- tn_15497—External cast members are not appearing on the stage
- tn_14889—Xtras installed with Shockwave Player
- tn_14888—Using Xtras in Director: An overview
- tn_14865—Frequently asked implementation questions regarding licensed Macromedia Shockwave Player for fixed media and corporate intranets
- tn_14859—Shockwave support in Netscape Navigator 6.0
- tn_14820—Shockwave Player version history
- tn_14789—Site design strategies for Shockwave Player Detection
- tn_14739—How can I distribute the Shockwave player on my web site or on my CD?
- tn_14726—Shockwave Xtras downloading overview
- tn_14656—Where is the Shockwave 8 Player Windows registry key located?
- tn_14617—How can a Shockwave movie pass information to and from a browser?
- tn_14555—How to disable the Right-click context menu in Shockwave
- tn_14381—Director playback requirements
- tn_14259—Testing for an Internet Connection
- tn_14224—How to get the Shockwave stand-alone installer and the Shockwave uninstaller
- tn_3104—Director Web sites
Multiuser
- 16694—Shockwave Multiuser Server trial server is no longer online
- 16688—Shockwave Multiuser Server status
- 15672— Server Side Scripting: The Server Object Model
- 15602—AllowMovies is not working in version 3.0 of the Multiuser Server
- 15465—Shockwave Multiuser protocol description
- 15370— Minimum system requirements for Shockwave Multiuser Server 3.0
- 15289— Shockwave Multiuser 3.0 no longer supports DBF
- 14973—Establishing a dedicated Shockwave Multiuser Server
- 14660—Peer-to-Peer connection failure with the Multiuser Xtra
- 14543—Multiuser Open Source Lingo
- 14416—Frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the Multiuser Server and Xtra
- 14374—Enabling 2000 connections to the Multiuser Server
- 14299—Writing Multiuser applications for single-byte languages other than English
- 14185—What can cause an Invalid User ID in a message sent from the Multiuser Server?
- 14182—Sending e-mail from Director using the Multiuser Xtra (sample included)
- 14175—Corrections to Using Shockwave Multiuser Server (PDF and HTML versions)
- 14173—How can I test my Shockwave Multiuser movie if I don't have my own server running?
- 14120—Detecting unintentional user disconnections in a Multiuser application
- 14112—Creating DBF database files for use with the Multiuser Server
- 14109—Scripting examples for working with lists in Director 7
- 14107—The Multiuser Server is not accepting the maximum number of connections
- 13866—Multiuser Message Size Notes
- 13796—Peer connection examples using the Director Multiuser Xtra (sample included)
- 13731—Clear out netMessageHandler callbacks to prevent crashes
- 13726—Port numbers for the Director Multiuser Server
Working with Other Programs
Flash
- 19128—The percentStreamed property returns incorrect data when used with large Flash movies
- 19053—32-bit color display setting in Windows XP may cause Flash performance issue
- 18541—Calling Flash ActionScript functions using Lingo
- 16711—SetCallBack with Flash Remoting MX crashes movie
- 16702—Unable to cut, copy or paste editable text from a Flash Sprite
- 16701—Macintosh version of Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX is missing
- 16691—Global Flash command for creating an ActionScript object
- 16686—Does Director support Unicode?
- 15440—Documentation correction: Flash Call command
- 14814—Flash audio stutters in Director on a Windows system
- 14754—Are Flash 5 movies supported in Director 8?
- 14422—Why might a Flash sprite sound not stop when the sprite ends?
- 14350—Director sample files using Flash
- 14115—What are some tips for using Flash sprites in Director?
- 13766—How can I click through an active sprite?
General
- 19066—PowerPoint Xtra in Director MX
- 14656—Where is the Shockwave 8 Player Windows registry key located?
Extending Director
Creating Xtras
- 19024—Retrieving information about Xtras using Lingo
- 16064—Developing Xtras for Director, XDK, SDK, XPK
- 15823—W3D SDK Program
- 15736—Preloading trusted Xtras in Shockwave
- 15022—Importing vector and EPS files into Director
- 13611—Information and Support for Xtras Development
- 13412—Advantages and disadvantages of packaging external Xtras for a Director projector
