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Caleb369
03-30-2009, 20:57
I'm trying to learn how to create themes for the Cowon S9 (I have Photoshop, and flash).

I'm trying to follow the guide here (http://www.cowonglobal.com/zeroboard/zboard.php?id=C08&category=&no=352&bmenu=support&category=27).

The only problem is that I can't open up "mainmenu1.fla"

I have Macromedia MX 2004, and Macromedia 8 (The entire suites)
Every time I try and open up "mainmenu1.fla," Flash gives me an error

"Failed to open document. /Users/****/Desktop/mainmenu_081223/mainmenu1.fla."

I'm on OSX 10.3.9
Someone please help, as I would really like to contribute!

*EDIT*

The original username I created was CPhotographer, but the email never came, and the mods never activated my account.. So now I am Caleb369.
warwolf
03-31-2009, 14:31
U got any special chars in username? Might mess up path for some programs...
Caleb369
03-31-2009, 18:47
U got any special chars in username? Might mess up path for some programs...

Unfortunately that did not solve any problems. I tried opening it in Flash 8 Professional after moving it to the root folder on my hard drive. I still get the same error, and I am going to try re-downloading the file to see if it was a bad download. I will edit this post with the outcome of my attempt. [sad]

*EDIT*
No jones.. I think it has something to do with this file:
*Being created on Windows, most likely
*Being created in a different version of Flash
Caleb369
04-03-2009, 19:28
Bump..
Any other ideas?
AntiLamer
04-04-2009, 05:47
afaik you need flash cs4
Caleb369
04-04-2009, 16:58
afaik you need flash cs4

If the Cowon S9 runs Flash 7, why would you need CS4? I'm confused...[confused]
Insta
04-04-2009, 18:27
Well in reality you can go as low as Flash MX 2004 but i guess you can get cs4 if you need access to as3 (for other projects)

Edit: just saw that you're actuially using mx 2004 now. Not sure what the problem is...maybe your copy is corrupt
Edit Again: acutally you're proly right about it being published in a newer version... I'll upload you a copy published in mx 2004 and we'll see if that works.

Here ya go: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=053081b7f31d2eb736df4e8dca141969e04e75f6 e8ebb871
It was published for mx 2004 so it should work if that was indeed the problem. Best of luck :)
Caleb369
04-04-2009, 19:55
Well in reality you can go as low as Flash MX 2004 but i guess you can get cs4 if you need access to as3 (for other projects)

Edit: just saw that you're actuially using mx 2004 now. Not sure what the problem is...maybe your copy is corrupt
Edit Again: acutally you're proly right about it being published in a newer version... I'll upload you a copy published in mx 2004 and we'll see if that works.

Here ya go: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=053081b7f31d2eb736df4e8dca141969e04e75f6 e8ebb871
It was published for mx 2004 so it should work if that was indeed the problem. Best of luck :)

Thanks a ton!! I will try later tonight. I really appreciate it! [laugh]
AntiLamer
04-05-2009, 05:14
For me the mainmenu1.fla can't be open with Flash 8 but with CS4. Just tested it.
Caleb369
04-05-2009, 09:25
For me the mainmenu1.fla can't be open with Flash 8 but with CS4. Just tested it.

I don't understand this... doesn't the S9 run Flash 7?[confused]
lundstrom.emil
04-05-2009, 09:39
I don't understand this... doesn't the S9 run Flash 7?[confused]

Yes it does. Flash 8 and cs4 is different versions of adobe flash program.

Here is the link to the hompage:
Adobe flash CS4 (http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/?promoid=BPDEE)
Caleb369
04-05-2009, 09:43
Yes it does. Flash 8 and cs4 is different versions of adobe flash program.

Here is the link to the hompage:
Adobe flash CS4 (http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/?promoid=BPDEE)

Yes, I know that they are different versions.. What I'm saying is that if the Cowon S9 runs Flash 7, then why can't Flash 8 open the file?
Caleb369
04-05-2009, 09:58
Well I would like to say thanks a lot to insta! Instead of telling me that I need CS4, he converted the file into a format that will open properly.


Thank you a lot Insta!! I greatly appreciate it!
AntiLamer
04-05-2009, 10:38
Yes, I know that they are different versions.. What I'm saying is that if the Cowon S9 runs Flash 7, then why can't Flash 8 open the file?

You have two different files types fla and swf. The fla must be compatible with your Flash version and the swf must be compatible with you Flashplayer version.
Caleb369
04-05-2009, 10:45
You have two different files types fla and swf. The fla must be compatible with your Flash version and the swf must be compatible with you Flashplayer version.

I have Flash 8 Professional.
It is part of the suite, it is not the player.
Anyways, it does not matter now, as the file is opening, and I can move/edit all of the elements.[yawn]
Insta
04-05-2009, 18:27
You're welcome! Glad it's working for you now :)