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Other CS4 BUG.

BUG APPEARS: when you trying to optimize bitmap in library (changing JPG compression level).

BUG RESULT: Errorous bitmap  (disappearing , flickering, blinking,…) in final SWF file or in flash preview.

SOLUTION: Save (with optimized jpg), Close (FLA with bug), Re-Open FLA, Re-publish. Result must be OK.

If you see the same problem with other JPG try again (each time this bug appears do the same operations).

This bug is old bug of cs4 (Windows XP SP3). Problem is important for banner makers.

Problem:

When flash CS4 isn’t loaded yet.

It’s impossible to open several selected FLA files  - flash crashes on starting point

Nothing changed from initial CS4 release. I am using original product (not hacked/cracked), but result is the same after several updates from Adobe.

Before opening several files you must start Flash CS4. Then select several FLA files and press enter.

I DISSAPOINTED about adobe software quality. Too much bugs and too much unimportant features.

1. Goto Library (shortcut CTRL+L)
2. Sort Bitmaps
3. (Put all bitmaps to folder Bitmaps)
4. Optimize individualy

Individual optimization (JPG/PNG/GIF methods)

In Library - Press right mouse button on Bitmap. From contextual menu choose Properties

Choose JPG first (later check with GIF/PNG)

This option is default, but we must use Custom

1. Choose JPG compression 2. Press TEST button 3. Look at result. 4. Check size in kBs. USE DIFFERENT JPG QUALITY SETTINGS for best quality/size results

 If you are newbie – don’t forget!
clicktag syntax is different for different sites/ad-networks

Different syntax: clicktag, clickTag, clickTAG,…

Most common syntax are:

clickTAG and clickTag

rare versions:

ClickTag, ClickTAG, clicktag, …

for example:

Google Adwords:

The variable name must be spelled “clickTAG” (upper-case TAG; no space between click and TAG) and not “click tag,” “Click Tag,” or any other form. This is the proper code for the clickTAG parameter:
(http://adwords.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=26938)

Youtube Ads:

Please note: Our ad serving system will recognise multiple versions of clickTag casing. You may use any of the following: clickTag, clicktag, or clickTAG.
(http://uk.youtube.com/t/ads_std_banner#flash)

>>> VIDEO how set up clickTAG in FLASH CS4

Choose suitable basic for template

Important to choose most freequent usable template basic. Tempale is for speed not for problems :)

Set up sequence:

1. Dimmension
2. FPS (Frames Per Second)
3. Layers
4. Layers Names
5. Show/Hide/Lock layers
6. Publish SWF version
7. Compression On
8. Flash + HTML
9. Include XMP Data (CS4) Off
10. Protect From Import
11. Action Script
12. Rullers
13. Guidliness