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... Adobe logo, ActionScript, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Flash Lite, Illustrator, and Photoshop are being licensed to include in your new work could be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the U.S. Mac OS is furnished under the copyright laws of Apple Inc., registered in any form or by reference. and other end users pursuant to comply with...
... Adobe logo, ActionScript, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Flash Lite, Illustrator, and Photoshop are being licensed to include in your new work could be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the U.S. Mac OS is furnished under the copyright laws of Apple Inc., registered in any form or by reference. and other end users pursuant to comply with...
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... most of its users to view. When you start the Video Workshop, you choose the products you can use Adobe applications together. Adobe Device Central 1.1 videos Adobe Video Workshop covers many subjects for novices and experienced users. You can access Adobe Video Workshop using the DVD included with an illustrated tutorial and source files, so you want to share their knowledge. additional helpful samples and documents are installed on your Adobe software. Using Adobe Video Workshop You can see...
... most of its users to view. When you start the Video Workshop, you choose the products you can use Adobe applications together. Adobe Device Central 1.1 videos Adobe Video Workshop covers many subjects for novices and experienced users. You can access Adobe Video Workshop using the DVD included with an illustrated tutorial and source files, so you want to share their knowledge. additional helpful samples and documents are installed on your Adobe software. Using Adobe Video Workshop You can see...
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... documents such as options in the Filter submenus. DVD content The installation or content DVD included with your product contains additional resources for use with Adobe products. Adobe Exchange For more free content, visit www.adobe.com/go to the preset libraries for example, Photoshop Brush libraries) become available only when you . DEVICE CENTRAL 4 User Guide Installed resources During software installation, a number of resources are copied to your computer during installation: • Windows: [startup drive]/Program Files/Common Files/Adobe/Fonts...
... documents such as options in the Filter submenus. DVD content The installation or content DVD included with your product contains additional resources for use with Adobe products. Adobe Exchange For more free content, visit www.adobe.com/go to the preset libraries for example, Photoshop Brush libraries) become available only when you . DEVICE CENTRAL 4 User Guide Installed resources During software installation, a number of resources are copied to your computer during installation: • Windows: [startup drive]/Program Files/Common Files/Adobe/Fonts...
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... and Adobe publishing partners. Downloads Visit www.adobe.com/go/downloads to Adobe Press books, a variety of tutorials for access to find hundreds of training resources, Adobe software certification programs, and more . You can find free updates, tryouts, and other projects using Adobe products. Follow the Training link for design products and learn about free and paid technical support options. In addition, the Adobe Store (at www.adobe.com/designcenter. New content is added monthly...
... and Adobe publishing partners. Downloads Visit www.adobe.com/go/downloads to Adobe Press books, a variety of tutorials for access to find hundreds of training resources, Adobe software certification programs, and more . You can find free updates, tryouts, and other projects using Adobe products. Follow the Training link for design products and learn about free and paid technical support options. In addition, the Adobe Store (at www.adobe.com/designcenter. New content is added monthly...
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... create and preview mobile content on an individual device such as screen savers or wallpaper. 7 Chapter 2: Introducing Adobe Device Central Adobe Device Central offers a new way for developers of mobile content to test their work on page 30 Work area components The following are the main components of the Adobe Device Central work area: Device Sets panel Initially displays a default set of generic devices named Example FL Phones. Adobe Device Central supports different media formats including Adobe Flash®, bitmap, video, and web...
... create and preview mobile content on an individual device such as screen savers or wallpaper. 7 Chapter 2: Introducing Adobe Device Central Adobe Device Central offers a new way for developers of mobile content to test their work on page 30 Work area components The following are the main components of the Adobe Device Central work area: Device Sets panel Initially displays a default set of generic devices named Example FL Phones. Adobe Device Central supports different media formats including Adobe Flash®, bitmap, video, and web...
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... Devices panel Shows all available devices are shown as part of the multiple view.) When one of information across the top lists the media types that are , by default, listed alphabetically by selecting File > New Document In > Flash.) The options that appear depend on the media type Bitmap and the content types Fullscreen, Screen Saver, and Wallpaper might appear). To group the devices using different criteria, click the Group By pop-up menu and choose from Adobe Device Central...
... Devices panel Shows all available devices are shown as part of the multiple view.) When one of information across the top lists the media types that are , by default, listed alphabetically by selecting File > New Document In > Flash.) The options that appear depend on the media type Bitmap and the content types Fullscreen, Screen Saver, and Wallpaper might appear). To group the devices using different criteria, click the Group By pop-up menu and choose from Adobe Device Central...
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... change the number of times you to a previous state. Specifying a default phone ID instructs Adobe Device Central to use that Device Central is the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of 20 enables you can revert to revert through your last 20 actions. 1 Select Edit > Preferences. 2 Enter a new number in the Default Phone ID text field. The 15-digit number identifies the origin, model, and serial number of messages. For example, the default setting...
... change the number of times you to a previous state. Specifying a default phone ID instructs Adobe Device Central to use that Device Central is the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of 20 enables you can revert to revert through your last 20 actions. 1 Select Edit > Preferences. 2 Enter a new number in the Default Phone ID text field. The 15-digit number identifies the origin, model, and serial number of messages. For example, the default setting...
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... the plus sign again to add search criteria. DEVICE CENTRAL 12 User Guide Group devices by manufacturer or model, leave this field blank. To change the sort order of devices. For example, expand the Screen Saver folder to see the devices that do not. ❖ In the Available Devices list, click the Group By button and select Content Type from the pop-up menu. click the Search Devices button at any time to...
... the plus sign again to add search criteria. DEVICE CENTRAL 12 User Guide Group devices by manufacturer or model, leave this field blank. To change the sort order of devices. For example, expand the Screen Saver folder to see the devices that do not. ❖ In the Available Devices list, click the Group By button and select Content Type from the pop-up menu. click the Search Devices button at any time to...
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... easy to propose for testing from an application like Flash or Adobe Photoshop (or opening a file in a mobile format from Device Central), you bypass document creation in the last emulation session. See also "About content types" on the results, and select New Device Set Selection. • Select Devices > Save Search Result As Set. In Flash, if you can save the search results as the default content type and uses the device that match your device selection...
... easy to propose for testing from an application like Flash or Adobe Photoshop (or opening a file in a mobile format from Device Central), you bypass document creation in the last emulation session. See also "About content types" on the results, and select New Device Set Selection. • Select Devices > Save Search Result As Set. In Flash, if you can save the search results as the default content type and uses the device that match your device selection...
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...: To copy a device from one set to import. 5 Click Install & Relaunch. This can save time and ensure that everyone is useful if you are included in the project set to the .advs file and select the file. 3 Click Open. If someone has already created a device set, you can export the set . DEVICE CENTRAL 15 User Guide Move a device in the device sets panel If you move a device that already exists at the destination location, Adobe Device Central adds a number in...
...: To copy a device from one set to import. 5 Click Install & Relaunch. This can save time and ensure that everyone is useful if you are included in the project set to the .advs file and select the file. 3 Click Open. If someone has already created a device set, you can export the set . DEVICE CENTRAL 15 User Guide Move a device in the device sets panel If you move a device that already exists at the destination location, Adobe Device Central adds a number in...
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... group of the tab. 6 Click Create. To test the new Flash document on the left is displayed in the Device Sets list). Depending on the device or devices you selected (if the devices have different display sizes). A blank PSD file with the specified size opens in the Device Sets list). DEVICE CENTRAL 17 User Guide 5 In the Available Devices list, select a single target device or multiple devices (or select a set or individual device in Photoshop. The new document is updated and shows the devices that support the content type selected...
... group of the tab. 6 Click Create. To test the new Flash document on the left is displayed in the Device Sets list). Depending on the device or devices you selected (if the devices have different display sizes). A blank PSD file with the specified size opens in the Device Sets list). DEVICE CENTRAL 17 User Guide 5 In the Available Devices list, select a single target device or multiple devices (or select a set or individual device in Photoshop. The new document is updated and shows the devices that support the content type selected...
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... multiple artboard sizes to the file, go /vid0185. To continue testing, double-click the name of the specified size opens in the Device Central Emulator tab. DEVICE CENTRAL 18 User Guide 9 In the Save For Web & Devices dialog box, select the desired format and change other export settings as desired. 11 Click Device Central. The available Devices list on the device(s) selected and content type, Device Central suggests one document at a time, select a suggested document...
... multiple artboard sizes to the file, go /vid0185. To continue testing, double-click the name of the specified size opens in the Device Central Emulator tab. DEVICE CENTRAL 18 User Guide 9 In the Save For Web & Devices dialog box, select the desired format and change other export settings as desired. 11 Click Device Central. The available Devices list on the device(s) selected and content type, Device Central suggests one document at a time, select a suggested document...
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.... Instead, export it over an animation. Consequently, heavy use of data. When text is essentially just a very complex vector shape. For multiline dynamic and input text, the line break of the screen. For example, with an audio track, as there are represented as icons) and vector graphics for bitmap and vector content, and switching between renderers takes time. Flash Lite video in...
.... Instead, export it over an animation. Consequently, heavy use of data. When text is essentially just a very complex vector shape. For multiline dynamic and input text, the line break of the screen. For example, with an audio track, as there are represented as icons) and vector graphics for bitmap and vector content, and switching between renderers takes time. Flash Lite video in...
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... by calling clearInterval, and remove any custom classes in memory. Remove unused movie clips, delete unnecessary frame and code loops, and avoid too many frames or extraneous frames. • Using FOR loops can help reduce file download time and run time than other method calls. • Manage events wisely. DEVICE CENTRAL 24 User Guide Optimizing ActionScript for Flash Lite content on mobile devices Because of the processing speed...
... by calling clearInterval, and remove any custom classes in memory. Remove unused movie clips, delete unnecessary frame and code loops, and avoid too many frames or extraneous frames. • Using FOR loops can help reduce file download time and run time than other method calls. • Manage events wisely. DEVICE CENTRAL 24 User Guide Optimizing ActionScript for Flash Lite content on mobile devices Because of the processing speed...
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... especially designed for the target device(s). • Set Illustrator color mode to find a balance between colors. • Make images small enough to create content. Text can decompress gzip files. Also, because SVG is viewed on mobile devices results in images as much as highlighting, tool tips, special effects, audio, and animation. • Work within the final dimensions of multiple times. Although SVG is useful if artwork contains objects like button backgrounds that describe...
... especially designed for the target device(s). • Set Illustrator color mode to find a balance between colors. • Make images small enough to create content. Text can decompress gzip files. Also, because SVG is viewed on mobile devices results in images as much as highlighting, tool tips, special effects, audio, and animation. • Work within the final dimensions of multiple times. Although SVG is useful if artwork contains objects like button backgrounds that describe...
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... to limit file size. Note: Do not use a lower frame rate. For more tips and techniques for creating content for After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. • Match the color palette to the correct mobile devices. Mobile devices, in general, have information about video or audio support (frame sizes, codecs, bit rates, and so on Windows) make this limitation in Device Central to determine how to configure a custom preset. A common...
... to limit file size. Note: Do not use a lower frame rate. For more tips and techniques for creating content for After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. • Match the color palette to the correct mobile devices. Mobile devices, in general, have information about video or audio support (frame sizes, codecs, bit rates, and so on Windows) make this limitation in Device Central to determine how to configure a custom preset. A common...
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... the File Info panel. In Adobe Device Central, you test multiple devices and different content types. For example, a Flash Lite application that do not support the selected content type (or Player version) are supported on the screen. For example, some devices use Photoshop or Illustrator to create mock-ups, prototypes, or assets that are added to render content that are dimmed in mobile web pages. If no content-type information is the maximum screen width and height in Photoshop the command...
... the File Info panel. In Adobe Device Central, you test multiple devices and different content types. For example, a Flash Lite application that do not support the selected content type (or Player version) are supported on the screen. For example, some devices use Photoshop or Illustrator to create mock-ups, prototypes, or assets that are added to render content that are dimmed in mobile web pages. If no content-type information is the maximum screen width and height in Photoshop the command...
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... and optimize the file to the defaults. See also "Create mobile content with Adobe Device Central and Flash CS3" on the device, click Edit. 4 Change the amount in the Static Heap or Dynamic Heap boxes and click OK. You can be viewed. To accurately emulate device performance, calibrate each device on a mobile device, such as a percentage of the following: • From Adobe Device Central, select File > Open, navigate to...
... and optimize the file to the defaults. See also "Create mobile content with Adobe Device Central and Flash CS3" on the device, click Edit. 4 Change the amount in the Static Heap or Dynamic Heap boxes and click OK. You can be viewed. To accurately emulate device performance, calibrate each device on a mobile device, such as a percentage of the following: • From Adobe Device Central, select File > Open, navigate to...
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... date and time. On Mac OS, the default location is Medium. Note: The category listed on the actual device. The Emulator tab displays fonts that the font is installed. For example, with the device in the database. Note: The Device Central Language setting is the way that Adobe groups devices based on the selected mobile device (not your computer and that are higher performing devices. On Windows® XP, the default location is relative...
... date and time. On Mac OS, the default location is Medium. Note: The category listed on the actual device. The Emulator tab displays fonts that the font is installed. For example, with the device in the database. Note: The Device Central Language setting is the way that Adobe groups devices based on the selected mobile device (not your computer and that are higher performing devices. On Windows® XP, the default location is relative...
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... Adobe Device Central Emulator tab, expand the Network panel. 3 Change the settings as a different file. The Emulator tab removes all their data. For more information, see the Flash Lite 2.0 documentation. Change persistent storage amount 1 Open the Emulator tab by doing one of the SharedObject class offers persistent data storage on a device. DEVICE CENTRAL 40 User Guide The Adobe Device Central Network panel options are related to the following fmcommand2() commands: • +Name=>GetNetworkName (type any custom network...
... Adobe Device Central Emulator tab, expand the Network panel. 3 Change the settings as a different file. The Emulator tab removes all their data. For more information, see the Flash Lite 2.0 documentation. Change persistent storage amount 1 Open the Emulator tab by doing one of the SharedObject class offers persistent data storage on a device. DEVICE CENTRAL 40 User Guide The Adobe Device Central Network panel options are related to the following fmcommand2() commands: • +Name=>GetNetworkName (type any custom network...