Comments on: Flash CS3 “Save As” Gotcha (and Adobe’s nasty “Save” trick)

By: Nigel

Nigel — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:41:20 +0000

So, I got a bunch of files i need to update that were originally created in Flash 8. So if I run the swf files or even test the movies without touching them in ANY way, everything works properly. Now, with out touching the code or anything in the files, the moment i save the file as a Flash CS3 project the program doesnt work anymore. Has anyone experienced this problem?

By: Stringycustard

Stringycustard — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:11:47 +0000

Man, this has been frustrating me a lot lately. The Mac OS version of Flash is far far inferior and more bugged than the Windows version. Not to say the Windows one is any good - I used to backtrack to Flash 8 all the time when I was on Windows cos the system was so messed up. Now I’m on Mac and only have licence to use CS3. Makes me sad.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:47:31 +0000

Either this is a nasty trick, or a design flaw. Either way, it reflects poorly on Adobe.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:12:57 +0000

I came up with a JSFL workaround for a somewhat similar issue. I wrote a script to import a bunch of images, set their linkage properties and other stuff, and build a code skeleton for use in my app. But I couldn’t find a way to “Save As” a specific filename without user intervention - very annoying - so here’s the trick I used: I created an empty .FLA document, set some publish settings, and saved it as “Template.fla”. The script uses FLfile.copy(templateURI, desiredFileNameURI), and opens the new copy of the template. I do all my imports, etc., and then save and publish. I don’t know if there’s any way this trick could apply to your purposes, but I thought I’d mention it in case it might be of some help.
Thanks for the informative site!
Andrew

By: E

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:41:52 +0000

Hi. Does anyone know why files created in flash 8, seem to quadruple in size when edited it flash CS3 and then “saved as” version 8 files? I have flash that are 1.2M and when I removed images form them, deleted unused items, and published at a lower jpg setting my fla files are ranging between 3-6.6M and the swf that once was 32K is 1.2M. a swf that was once 684K is now 2.4M. I only removed things from the file, added no new tweens or AS and saved as (getting a huge file) and then published, using the lowest possible settings! does anyone know what’s going on here? Thank you in advance.

By: Aral

Aral — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:27:35 +0000

Hi Kirk,

They’re a large public company. I think it’s a leap to say that “they suck” based on the implementation of a single feature. Historically, Macromedia/Adobe have been very responsive to community feedback on their products.

By: Kirk Zimmerman

Kirk Zimmerman — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:04:54 +0000

Adobe is the king of nasty tricks. They suck, plain and simple.

By: Luuk Eigenraam

Luuk Eigenraam — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:56:43 +0000

Whenever I tend to save my Flash file (Opened in Flash CS3) as a Flash 8 document, the program shuts down. I tried updating, and reinstalling. Maybe it’s my setup, but it’s a legal version, so this shouldn’t happen. People at adobe don’t reply my messages, so I try to seek help elsewhere

By: Doug

Doug — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:42:54 +0000

I just this problem today with student bring ing in late school work. My students who fall behind will download the trial Flash version to work at home and then save as MX 2004 version since that is what we have at school. This semester it has not worked. aaaugh!!!

I am putting the trial version on a laptop from the library to check their work, but any suggestions for dealing with this?

Thanks

By: Aral

Aral — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:30:37 +0000

Hi Ed,

Try clicking on the little arrow next to the file name and you should see a drop-down list with all your various places.