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Flash - Using XML to load external data

BELOW IS THE EXAMPLE OF WHAT WE ARE GOING TO CREATE.

In this tutorial I will show you how to load external text data using XML.

Using XML you can import different types of media in flash files like text, images etc. This becomes convinient because if you want to make any changes to the flash file in future then only the xml content needs to be changed.

1. Create a new document and size as per your requirements.

2. Name the default layer as dynamic boxes.

3. While you are on this layer draw three text boxes. Choose Dynamic from the text type properties drop down menu. Give each text box a different instance name. In our case we have given it a name of text1, text2 and text3 respectively.

4. Insert a new layer and name it actions. Paste the following code selecting the first frame and pressing F9 to get the actions window.

function contentXML(loaded) {
if (loaded) {
_root.main1 = this.firstChild.childNodes[0].childNodes[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
_root.main2 = this.firstChild.childNodes[0].childNodes[1].firstChild.nodeValue;
_root.main3 = this.firstChild.childNodes[0].childNodes[1].firstChild.nodeValue;
text1.text = _root.main1;
text2.text = _root.main2;
text3.text = _root.main3;
} else {
content = "unable to load !";
}
}
xmlCon = new XML();
xmlCon.ignoreWhite = true;
xmlCon.onLoad = contentXML;
xmlCon.load("input.xml");

5. Now create an XML file using usingpad or any other WYSWYG editor and paste the following code.

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<datasheet>
<data>
<heading1>gateway2internet.com</heading1>
<heading2>Webdesign tutorials & Templates</heading2>
<heading3>For basic and Intermediate users</heading3>
</data>
</datasheet>

6. Save the above file as input.xml.

7. Test your movie.

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Flash - Using XML to load external data

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