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What is the Macromedia Flash 7 file format (SWF) Specification?
The Macromedia Flash file format (SWF) Specification documents the Macromedia Flash file format (SWF) and how to write Macromedia Flash 7 (SWF) files.
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Who does the Macromedia Flash 7 file format (SWF) Specification benefit?
Export support for Macromedia Flash (SWF) provides great opportunities to software developers. Graphics, animation, and application tools vendors instantly reach a vast audience of online users. Macromedia Flash (SWF) graphics are smaller than GIF or JPEG, are resolution independent, and interactive.
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Is a licensing fee required for access to the Macromedia Flash file format (SWF)?
There are absolutely no access or deployment fees required to use the Macromedia Flash File Format Specification.
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How do I promote my product's support of Macromedia Flash?
As part of license agreements, licensees are given the right to identify their products as being Macromedia Flash Enabled. More details on this program can be found by reviewing the Macromedia Flash Enabled logo style guide.
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What kind of development support does Macromedia provide for use of the specification?
There is a news group available for developers working with the file format to help share information and techniques.
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Does Macromedia offer any source code for generating SWF files?
Macromedia does not provide sample code with the File Format, although third party developers offer open-source code that serves similar purposes. One good starting point in looking for such third-party code is to search for "SWF" at SourceForge.net.
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Where do I find information about Macromedia Flash Player source code licensing?
Macromedia currently provides an SDK licensing program for Flash Player 6 source.
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