Taking over a site

[o2drink]

I was asked to take over a website and modify it. I have flash4 but it won't open the swf (must be a newer version). Would purchasing flash8 allow me to do this? Do I need the source fla? Is there a more cost effective route?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.
EJ

 

[christech4000]

Do you have the .fla files? they my prove to be the ones that you are looking to open.

 

[o2drink]

At this point, I do not have the fla files - it's not my site.

Thanks,
EJ

 

[j4606]

You can't open swf files in flash. Your gonna need a flash decompiler to open an swf, or going to have to ask for fla's.

 

[o2drink]

Thanks, to all, for the replies. I'm going for that Sothink app I guess. The site owner does own the content and might have the fla's. I'm just tring to get'r done without spending $210 for flashCs3 (student license). I'll be purchasing Sothink later this afternoon...is there any reason to go the Flash route for simple modifcations of a site?

Thanks again,
EJ

 

[oldnewbie]

Depends on the content of the .swf and what changes are required...

You could post a link to the .swf, and I could have a look...

Or you might try Sothink's SWF Quicker (trial version), that apparently allows to edit .swfs...

http://www.sothink.com/product/swfquicker/

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