Mouse Constraints using Jiglib AS3

JiglibFlash is a great physics engine for the flash platform. Combined with Papervision 3D you can do some amazing stuff. The library has been recently updated and now not only contains a car physics model, but mouse constraints. The mouse contraint can add a new level of interactity to your scene.
I’ve been dying to try [...]

Decent debugging for Adobe Flash and Air

I’m in the middle of porting our companies portfolio from a flash app to an air app. Part of this is making file references relative to the application and as such removing the dependancy on a web server for information. Since the inital build I’ve moved away from developing in Flash, concentrating my efforts on [...]

Papervision X

I’ve just been reading about a new version of papervision called PapervisionX (sounds a bit apple to me). Here’s a brief overview.
PapervisionX will be a complete rewrite of the v2 engiine to take advantage of the 3D api within Flash 10. The Idea is that the engine will be completely rebuilt but retain the same [...]

AS3: Bulk-Loader

For anyone who’s creating a large application, loading the sometimes overwhelming mas of information needed (images, xml / text files / video) can provide a world of headaches.
If you are using AS3 might want to take a look at Bulk-loader . It has a vast array of features including, but not limited to Connection [...]