Build a Fluid Website Layout

Jul 3rd in Web Design by Makzan
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A fluid web layout uses 100% width (and height) of the browser, floating all the contained elements into certain positions. This is opposed to fix-width layout where contents remain fixed no matter what the browser size is.

This technique is popular in HTML/CSS websites, but this tut will show you how to create a similar fluid layout effect in Flash. Every element will reposition itself with ease animation when the browser resizes.

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Create an Apple Inspired Flash Preloader

Jun 19th in Web Design by Carlos Yanez
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Preloaders are a must have in your Flash applications. They tell the user that the program is running but can’t show any contents until they’re sufficiently loaded. In this tutorial I’ll help you create an Apple inspired preloader MovieClip and teach you how to display some loading information. All this using Flash and ActionScript 3.0.

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Build a Versatile ActionScript 3.0 Menu with Masking

Apr 17th in Web Design by Peter Eeckelaert
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Navigation is a crucial part of your website, but often a bore to build and maintain. In this tutorial I’ll describe a quick and solid way of using basic ActionScript skills, blended with a bit of your creativity, to construct intuitive & user friendly navigation systems. Okay, time to get our hands dirty, well… sweaty maybe…

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