Whats the basic difference between Flash version and also other Macromedia software?

[Battousai1]

Whats the basic difference between Flash version and also other Macromedia software?
I would like to ask whats the difference between Flash MX, Flash MX 2004 "Professional" and Flash 5? Is there a specific version for specific users/developers? Ive known flash for sometime now but I wasnt able to get updated anymore for almost four or five years now... I have basic know-how in flash and right now Im going back and learning flash again because my new job requires it..

I was wondering what Flash MX 2004 Professional has compared to MX and Flash 5? and is Flash MX 2004 just the "latest" version of flash or is it just another "version specific release"? Also is there a specific version of flash for specific users/developer i.e. "you should use flash 5 or mx for newbies learning flash/animators or you should use flash mx 2004 if your a hardcore developer/animator" Or any version of flash will do for as long as it is a "new release"?

And lastly what version would you suggest for a returning flash enthusiast? if ever there is a specific version for specific users? or should I use MX 2004 instead? And what is the latest version release of Flash?

This also goes to all macromedia application specially dreamweaver.

[Phlashman]

Well, it is the latest version of Flash. Flash 5 used AS 1.0 and Flash Player 5. Flash MX used AS 1.0 and Flash Player 6. Flash MX 2004 uses AS 2.0 and uses Flash Player 7. Flash 8 will use either AS 2.5 or 3.0 (I don't remember), and use Flash Player 8. All have updates, all of which have been incorporated into the newest Flash. In Flash MX 2004 and Flash 8, there is both standard and professional. Professional has a few extra features such as Flash video support and data components. My suggestion would be to wait a few weeks for when 8ball comes out. Then, its totally your decision.

[ahmilk]

If possible could someone look at this link and tell me whether it works in Flash 8.
I've tried cutting and pasting the code but it doesn't seem to work. I've noticed that the origin of the elements seem to be in different places.

Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

http://www.layoutgalaxy.com/html/htm...er41-page1.htm

[hybrid101]

the actionscript