A:M 2 SWF Plugin

Quick Info

Plugin for Hash Animation:Master V9.0 and higher
Exports a Hash Action to a SWF File
This plugin is only PC compatible.
The price is € 45
Version 1.0 is ONLY compatible with A:M 9.0q.
Version 1.1 and higher is ONLY compatible with currect versions of A:M 9.5 (version 9.5x tested) and current 10.0 versions.
The manual is available in English and Japanese.


Screen Shot

Detailed Information

This plugin for Animation:Master exports an A:M action directly to a SWF file.

Feature List

generates a Flash(SWF) animation file out of an action
subdivision levels 1,4,Variable are supported
shading (facet)
patch attribute diffuse color is supported
patch attribute transparency is supported
patch attribute density is interpreted as "transparency falloff"
patch attribute ambiance is supported
patch attribute glow is interpreted as "show wireframe"
selectable wireframe color and width
backface culling
occlusion culling (configurable map size and minimum area)
flat rendering
minimum edge length for flat rendering
in-action camera support. render camera can be specified by name [no camera attributes are supported]
perspective or parallel rendering
in-action light support (multiple lights possible)
light attribute intensity is supported
parallel or omni light rendering
default lighting if no light in scene
default camera if no camera in scene
automatic export range or manual selection
negative stepping (reversed animation) supported
progress bar during export
safe mode for windows xp compatibility (frame 1 and multitasking bug workarounds)

Additional a:m2swf 1.1 and higher Features

handles animated material attributes (e.g. color animation)
exports choreographies (see example "dance")
 

Manual

You can view the manual online at http://www.kci-group.com/z/am2swf-manual.htm  

Known Bugs

none

JackMcRip has written an article for am-user.de.
Link to the article
 

For examples see the gallery at http://www.kci-group.com/z/gallery.htm

Downloads

Download am2swf.zip Version 1.0 forA:M 9.0q on  PC
Download am2swf.zip Version 1.2 for A:M 9.5   on PC

Please download the version that is right for your A:M version.
If you are encountering problems with a:m2swf, first download the most current A:M version available to you (A:M-Update).
If your problem persists, report to mailto:mbricman@kci-group.com.

Download manual am2swf-manual.zip.

Close A:M.
Unzip, copy the am2swf.hxt to your A:M HXT plugin folder
 (like C:\Program Files\Hash Inc\V90\hxt)
Run A:M.

Use this plugin at your own risk, i did not have any kind of problem while using it, but its always a good idea to save often. especially before using a plugin.

To make the plugin work, you will need a registration key. You can obtain this key by ordering online at the link below.

Ordering info

Order a:m2swf for €45
Please follow the simple steps below to register a:m2swf.

Step 1
Download the plugin and follow the install instructions above.

Step 2
Open A:M, right-click in an action window, select Plugins > Export > SWF, then just hit OK. Note the name a:m2swf gives you, a:m2swf will have to be registered to exactly this name to be used with this installation of A:M.

Step 3
Order a:m2swf online

Step 4
You will get an invoice. After we received the money, you will get  the registration key via e-mail.

Step 5
Open A:M, right-click in an action window, select Plugins > Export > SWF, then just hit OK. a:m2swf is now registered and ready to use.

All material on this pages is © by Marcel Bricman aka ZPiDER.