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The process for planning a Flash component can require ample time to properly spec the functionality you want to build.
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The Gallery component can load thumbnail versions of JPEG images on your Web server and display the full-size JPEG image when the thumbnail is clicked.
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Server-side scripting can enable a wide range of functionality within your Flash movies. For the Gallery component, the PHP script files provide XML data and dynamically resized JPEG images to the Flash movie.
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The JPEG-Meta.php script written by Rob Williams can retrieve JPEG metadata within your own PHP scripts.
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The Proxy class written by Joey Lott can delegate events and additional parameters within your ActionScript 2.0 classes.
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The BitmapData class can create a copy of a MovieClip surface. You can use this class to replicate graphics within your Flash movies.
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The Flash Player 8 filters can add more visual effects to interactive button states.
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You can use the FileReference API to download and upload files, without relying on the browser to intervene.
