Can flash link to database programs like Access??

[yama]

i mm trying to find out whether Flash can be link to database like SQL Server, Access.

 

[wangbar]

Yes, no problem.

You can use the loadVariables() (or getURL) action to send and receive information using external scripts. So, for instance, if you have an ASP script which interfaces to Access something like...

loadVariables("myAspPage.asp",""

...would retrieve any values from it and...

loadVariables("myAspPage.asp","","POST"

...would send variables to it.

 

[pixl8r]

Also you could invest in Generator which allows you to access the DB directly and generate your swf's on the fly. You may not need this functionality though. Personally I love Generator... it's a VERY powerful tool. I think the docs for it are bad though!

Wow JT that almost looked like you knew what you were doing!

 

[wangbar]

Yep, Generator's cool. Just started working with it and, if you're going to be doing a lot of database driven stuff, it's very powerful. Not cheap though...

But, like pixl8r says, the documentation sucks. However I did come across a book by Richard Alvarez which gives a really good overview of creating a Generator site from start to finish - "Generator/Flash Web Development".

 

[pixl8r]

I wasn't going to say "REALLY BAD" but that is pretty accurate. LOL


Wow JT that almost looked like you knew what you were doing!