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March 14, 2006
Shockwave 10.1.1r16 Update Available
The Shockwave Player 10.1.1r16 update is now available from the Shockwave Player Download Center!
This update release features a new Flash 8 Asset Xtra that allows the use of Flash 8 authored SWF assets. In addition to providing support for new Flash content, the updated Xtra also now exposes a new Flash-objects top-level function as well as a Flash sprite method that allows you to convert image and certain data types between Lingo and ActionScript formats. What this does is it now allows Director authored content to grab images directly from a Flash sprite (imaging of DTS Flash sprites), or to pass images back and forth between Director and the Flash Asset Xtra for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is so that Lingo developers can utilize the new filter effects present in Flash Player 8. We have created a documentation addendum that discusses the new abilities surrounding the Flash 8 Asset Xtra, look for that in the Director Support Center in the next few days.
In addition to the new Flash 8 Asset Xtra the new Shockwave Player update contains a bug-fixed QuickTime Asset Xtra with notable focus having been placed on addressing issues with QTVR usage on Windows. With the release of the QuickTime 7 Player for Windows a number of bugs popped up with respect to QTVR sprites and so we had to address those. Unfortunately there are still a few outstanding issues we have to resolve in the QuickTime Asset Xtra so we'll continue to work towards fixes for those and post another update when ready.
Beyond the new Flash and QuickTime Asset Xtras the update features a smattering of other bug fixes around the player including a few security related issues that required addressing. We will be updating the Director Support Center with new and updated tech notes along with download files so that folks can update Director authoring with the new files as well. Those support center updates will be rolled out over the next few days, please keep your eyes on the Director Support Center for updates as the week progresses.
Go get the new Shockwave Player today:
Shockwave Player Download Center
Check these links as the week progresses as they'll be updated soon:
Director Support Center
Director Support Center Downloads
Shockwave Player version history
Bug fixes for Director and Shockwave versions 10.x.x
Enjoy!
Posted by thiggins at March 14, 2006 11:30 AM