October 18, 2003
Upcoming User Group Presentations
I'll be presenting at 5 user groups during the next two weeks (2 in the D.C. area, and 2 in Brazil). Details and links have been posted to my homepage.
Blog
October 16, 2003
Recommended: "More How Stuff Works"
I have long been a fan of "How Stuff Works" (http://www.howstuffworks.com/). When the book (also named "How Stuff Works", http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764565184/benfortascoldfus/) came out I bought it immediately and was not disappointed. Marshall Brain (yes, his real name) and his team...
October 15, 2003
Hey, If You Need to Upgrade, Upgrade!
I seem to be getting more and more questions like: "How can I get better Java support in CF4.5?" and "I need Web Service calls to timeout but am still using CFMX" and "I know CFMX6.1 has a better , but I am still at CF5", you get the idea. There are regular posts on cf-talk and other lists asking...
October 13, 2003
Keeping Flash Datasets and Data Grids in Synch
This one has nailed me several times this week, so ... The Flash MX 2004 DataGrid component allows for the browsing and editing of data, including data retrieved from ColdFusion (via Flash Remoting or SOAP). Data grids are typically populated by datasets (which in turn are populated using...
October 12, 2003
Dumping Flash Web Service Calls
If you are using Web Service connectors in Flash MX 2004, then you will likely find yourself wanting to see the Web Service calls being made and raw data being returned to Flash. To dump this data to the output window, use the following line of code: _global.__dataLogger=new mx.data.binding.Log();
October 11, 2003
MAX CF Sessions Taking Shape Nicely
I've just finished reviewing all of the ColdFusion related MAX sessions, providing comments and critique where appropriate. I've been swamped the past few months, and was quite late in getting outline and draft feedback back to presenters, but I have finally caught up, and the presenters have been...
October 6, 2003
Flash MX 2004 Component Hierarchy Chart
Flash MX 2004 features a rich set of components, from simple form controls to data grids and trees. The components are objects which all inherit from a base UIObject (which in turn inherits from MovieClip). Waleed Anbar's Flash Component Architecture article...
October 6, 2003
"Life After ASP" Article On DevNet
Microsoft ASP is one of the most popular scripting languages out there, or rather, it was one of the most popular scripting languages out there. With the introduction of the Microsoft .NET platform, Microsoft is no longer developing ASP; it's investing in ASP.NET instead. ASP.NET is an entirely new...
October 5, 2003
Active Content Developer Center is Online
This has been blogged to death by now, but it is important, and so ... Microsoft announced changes to Internet Explorer's handling of ActiveX controls and Java applets, and these changes affect the use of active content like Flash, and Shockwave in Web pages. The Macromedia Active Content Developer...
October 4, 2003
Love Bluetooth? You're In The Minority
I love Bluetooth. For me, Bluetooth support was the second most important feature when I chose my last cell phone (GSM coverage in as many countries as possible was number one). I use a Bluetooth headset (think cell phone earpiece but without any wires, dial and answer right from the little...
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