Turtlebite Flash CMS Framework

Flash CMS v4.71: Character Encoding Problems fixed

The issue with proper character encoding has been there for a while. Even though the database tables have “latin1″ as the default character set, I knew this was not the correct solution. But it always worked for me, and I have been using “utf8_encode/utf8_decode” in my php scripts and all was fine. Even though I had to convert some single special characters like the bullet point...

Flash CMS version 4.70 released

While stuck in daily business I managed to improve the Flash CMS Framework. I’m a working on 2 websites at the moment with loads of pictures to manage. So I added a search field to be able to find a specific text phrase or picture file within the CMS. Also, if you roll over the picture selector, a text field is fading in displaying the file name. This is really useful if you have to deal with...

Flash CMS step by step tutorial “editing text”

The first step-by-step quick start tutorial is finished! It covers the basics and will guide you from the installation of the Flash CMS to the integration of it in your flash website (or maybe a flebsite? Well, that’s another story… ). I have set up a FLA file that shows kind of a greeting card. I’m sorry for the ugly 3D look, but I wanted the file to be compatible to CS3. In CS4...

Flash CMS Case Studies

At the moment I am working on a quick start step-by-step tutorial for the Flash CMS. While doing that, I felt the need of explaining the philosophy of the Flash CMS in more detail. There are 7 basic situations to cover when you are using the Flash CMS. Have a look at the SWF below, navigate through the different case studies. Be sure to turn on the checkbox “show Slots” to see how the content...

How to use your own fonts and textstyles in the Flash CMS

This first tutorial will cover a very basic requirement of the Flash CMS: defining different fonts and font styles. (more…)

Flash CMS version 4.67: Introducing the ServiceCenter

Done! I have finished the service center, and have rewritten the installation steps. There are not many anymore… Also I had to remove the download of the demo site, because I need to do some adjustements to it due to the introduction of the service center. Anyway, as I’ve written in my previous post, the demo site was far to complex for someone to start with the Flash CMS, so I will setup...

Where are the promised Flash CMS tutorials?

After some time working with the CMS and some constructive feedback from you I have realized that there is a huge gap for new users to quickly get into the CMS, especially when it comes to using it in your own websites. The installation of the demosite is not the problem, but then it gets tricky to adapt it to another page. (more…)

Flash CMS v4.66 released!

Today is a very special day for me: I’m releasing my Flash CMS after years of development and refinements. At the moment and in the next view weeks I will be working on the documentations and tutorials. But I decided it is time to release the CMS, as it is finished and working. The last view weeks I concentrated on setting up a demosite that covers all aspects of the Flash CMS. The complete...

How to use the Flash CMS for a Picture Gallery

I’ve produced a little video showing how the CMS can easely be used to feed a gallery. Normally, when the slot data is loaded from the DB, the slots and there contents are placed at there positions. (more…)

Flash CMS: a quick walk-through

It’s been a while again, times goes by like crazy… Well, I’ve done the english translation and I’m in the middle of setting up a complete demosite for the Turtlebite Flash CMS, where I will demonstrate all aspects of the Flash CMS. This demosite will be downloadable as well, so it will be much easier to get into the CMS by working through it. I have created some pictures of...