FAQ
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What is developers mode?
Developers mode is a collection of commands that control eDition Viewer.
What are actionCommands?
ActionCommands are declared functions inside eDition Viewer as part of API (Application Programming Interface). With actionCommands you can control eDition Viewer appearance.
What is task bar menu?
It is actually a flash file which contains all graphical elements used for eDition appearance.
How can I customize the look of publication?
The basic appearance and functionality can be controlled by eDition Force Administration. All graphical elements are stored in the library of task bar menu. By changing library elements with new style you can easily change the appearance of your publication. All API commands which need to be set before main pages are loaded have to be applied on first frame of the task bar or with proper use of event: _root.onEditionLoaded_Menu.
How can I use actionCommands?
ActionCommands can be used only inside eDition Viewer and consist of three main parts: call function, name and arguments. Call function is always the same: actionCommand. Name is an actual name of function. Arguments are parameters used inside function. Action for go to page number 10 is: actionCommand ("gotoPage", 10) and it can be used anywhere inside eDition Viewer.
Can I apply commands also inside flash ( swf) placed on the page?
Yes. Most of the actionCommands can be used anywhere inside eDition Viewer. Of course same commands need to be applied BEFORE pages are loaded; in that case the only correct way is to make changes in the task bar menu.
I would like to create my own navigation with popup menus. Is it possible to get that in eDition?
Yes. By developing your own navigation system inside task bar menu you can override all default buttons created by eDition. Another solution is to create navigation menu and simply apply it to every page. The task bar remains intact.
Why my actionCommand doesn't work locally?
ActionCommands are declared functions inside eDition Viewer and they are not registered as functions or methods inside Flash.
Does eDition knows any type of forms for sending data via e-mail?
We have prepared API actions for collecting data and sending via e-mail. In both cases all data are stored in the statistics. You can find detailed instructions under Developers Mode chapter .
I would like to change the skin of video player.
You can design your own skin (FLVPlayback is a component), but implementation to the eDition is a matter of special agreement.
Can I completely redesign the look of components in the task bar menu?
You are free to make any changes to the selected component as long the functionality remains intact. Remember: eDition Viewer uses those same components.
Is it possible to create my own mode of flipping?
Yes. You can delete instances used for default pages. Then you need to develop your own engine for appearance and controlling of the pages. All data set in eDition Force Administration (paths, videos, flashs, backgrounds, toc, tabs ...) are stored in global container and can be easily called inside task bar. So, all "new" engine has to be done inside task bar. Also you have to ensure that statistics are sent correctly.
Why my actions inserted in the task bar don't have any effects on eDition?
Try putting your code into the (function) event: _root.onEditionLoaded_Menu = function () { //my code here; }. It is triggered only when eDition is completely loaded (all pages are loaded).
Am I allowed to hide or remove eDition logo on the right upper corner?
No.