The Difference Between Flash CS3 & Flash MX
Flash has evolved to become the standard that Web developers use to deliver video and animation online. Flash CS3 and its predecessor, Flash MX, are used to create animated interfaces for online content.
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ActionScript
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ActionScript coding language used in Flash has evolved from ActionScript 2.0 in Flash MX to ActionScript 3.0 in Flash CS3, adding functionality such as improved runtime error debugging, ease of development for highly complex applications and reusable code implementation.
Debugger
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Unlike Flash MX debugger that requires one to locate erroneous code manually, Flash CS3 provides clickable links to the code. Locating problem code is thus easy and debugging is much faster.
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Photoshop and Illustrator Import
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Flash CS3 adds the capability of importing and editing Photoshop and Illustrator format files while preserving their layers and structure. Additional optimized and customizable options are also available.
Motion Copy
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Flash MX motions are restricted to specific objects and cannot be copied. With Flash CS3, the new Copy Motion feature allows for copying of motion and ActionScript to other objects, thus simplifying animation creation drastically.
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