flash actionscript: I am using Flash 5. I am creating a simple game and i want to add a score list at the end of the program. So i need to save the score in a file like a txt file or a database. Is there any way to save text in a txt file and read this text back? I think i can save text in a database by using xml commands but i fing it a little bit complicated.

you could use a shared object, if that's available in flash 5. if it's not available your other alternative is to use a third party appliction like flash jester. there is also a free app that lets you write to text files from flash that's referenced in this forum within the past month in a thread similar to this one.

Everything kglad writes is correct. It's worth mentioning that if your game is on a web server, the only ways you have to save information are:

1. Shared objects, as mentioned.
2. Cookies, written using JavaScript
3. Database link
4. XML link

Note further that 1 and 2 store the score on the user's computer, 3 and 4 on the web server.
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I am developing a training program for the USAF. I would like to print the scores on the tests in the program on a secure floppy disc that can be printed once only.

We will not have an internet connection so the client side must do all the work (war zones). I suspect that XML in some form or other will have to be used, but most of the stuff I've done is gathering info from XML not inputting into it.

Will the shared object be able to handle this.

Does any one have any ideas



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Interesting. I'm developing training programs for the US Army.

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No.

Is your training program web-based or run locally (e.g. off a CD-ROM)?
It it's web-based, it simply cannot write to the floppy in any practical
manner. If it's a projector (.exe file) you can do it using third-party
extensions, although I'm not clear on what a "secure floppy disc" is.
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Thanks guys! I have find the solution. For reading txt file i used the loadvariables command. For saving text in txt format i used a third party application as you told me. In macromedia web page i found a program "Flash Studio PRO Trial". This program converts the swf files into exe and gives you the opportunity to use some more commands supported by this program. If you download this program you will understand what i mean. It is really usefull and easy. dcort0, maybe you can solve your problem in this way. But I am not really sure if that s exactly what you need. I also can t understand what you mean by "secure floppy disc" .
Thanks again!

Sounds Great Tazz

Can you send me the code you wrote to do this?

Carl , What do you mean by "third party extensions"? We are putting the training on CD-Rom's. There are no internet connectikons in Afghanistan in some places.

David

congrats! and you're welcome.

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Several companies, most obviously FlashJester (www.flashjester.com) have created
programs that add features to Flash, usually only in Projectors.
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