The example creates a reusable button group, shows how to include it within another project, and explains how to wire it to simple events. The tutorial also highlights the SWC archive file as a way to hold a collection of reusable custom components. Enjoy!

As you probably already know, static Flash illustrations aren’t going to be on FlashDen much longer (see here for more information). Just because they aren’t going to be on FlashDen doesn’t mean we want to see them disappear from the Envato marketplace altogether! If you’ve got a Flash illustration, you should really consider moving it over to GraphicRiver where it’ll receive a lot more exposure. To help you with the transition I’ve created this short and simple tutorial explaining how to convert your files from .fla to .eps. Thanks Boojoo for the use of your great file in this tutorial.

Please note that GraphicRiver has its own upload instructions that are very different from FlashDen’s. Make sure your files are layered, the layers are named, and… well, just read the upload essentials.

So you aren’t sold yet on making the switch from as2 to as3? This simple tutorial might do the trick. It shows the incredibly intuitive actionscript 3 method of loading an xml with flash and reading the data. It covers creating the URLLoader, reading the xml, including attributes and html text, without ever having to use firstChild or childNodes.

Now, I don’t mean to be an evangelist about it but I have some more news about Catalyst, more like a screencast actually. InsideRIA.com has published a screencast using the demo of Catalyst they received at MAX 2008. I am a bit skeptical about the software but it does seem to perform the job it’s intended for rather well {read as: we’ll soon be seeing more 14 year olds on freelance job postings}.

Here’s the screencast:

You can download the source files via the blog posting. Doubt it would do you much good unless you have the demo copy of Catalyst.

I find the timeline and extra steps needed to change button states a bit too clunky. The interface seems rather boring as well. What do you think about it?

First, we’d like to thank everyone who participated in this competition. It was a tough one that required a lot of work and we got some fantastic submissions. We’d also like to thank TechSmith for submitting three Camtasia licenses worth $900. It was a difficult one to judge as they were all so close but we’ve finally got the winners. We’re not going to show you all the screencasts at once as there’s just too much info to take in. Instead we’re going to show one a week so stay tuned.

The Winners

Grand Prize Winner:
Colby963
Website: flexlaboratories.com (coming soon)
Winnings: Camtasia Studio License (worth $299 and courtesy of TechSmith), $300 cash, $100 to spend in the Envato marketplace, and the “has won a competition” badge.

Runner Up:
Artitron
Winnings: Camtasia Studio License, $200 cash, and $100 to spend in the Envato marketplace.

3rd Place
GnomeOnTheRun
Website: gnomeontherun.com
Winnings: Camtasia Studio License and $100 to spend in the Envato marketplace.

Honorable mention
Digiben
Website: gametutorials.com
Winnings: $100 to spend in the Envato marketplace.
AND
Ryguy
Website: ootie.blogspot.com
Winnings: $100 to spend in the Envato marketplace.

The Winning Video by Colby963

The process of uploading a file for the first time may seem a bit daunting. If so, don’t worry, this screencast is for you. FlashJunkie takes you step by step though the upload process including how to upload a fullscreen preview.

For more information regarding uploading to FlashDen, check out the flash upload instructions.