[Stalwart]

i'm kinda new to flash...and i waz wondering...is it possible to edit a flash movie? I just downloaded a site template and it contains a flash header...but the header also has the name of a website on it...is it possible to take that out? I need the cheapest way possible

[seen.to]

Do you have permission to adapt to your needs?

Is the file .swf or .fla?

[Stalwart]

Do you have permission to adapt to your needs?

what do you mean? actually it is a .swf file

[dorian]

it is common practice to "import protect" swf files. that is to prevent people from (unwanted) editing or "borrowing" bits and pieces...

try to open the swf in flash and you will find out.

otherwise - get in touch with the original designers.

[seen.to]

Originally Posted by Stalwart

Do you have permission to adapt to your needs?

what do you mean?

I mean, are you just trying to steal someone elses design, or do you have permission to remove the company name and add your own?

Hey Dorian - I thought it was the weekend when I saw you posted and had to check my calendar

[dorian]

thought it was the weekend

i'm full of lies

[Stalwart]

Originally Posted by seen.to

I mean, are you just trying to steal someone elses design, or do you have permission to remove the company name and add your own?

it waz part of a free template i downloaded...i'm not sure if i have permission or not

[pixelpyro]

If you have bought/aquired the site from a template provider then I would have thought that you should be able to ge the .fla file which is effectively the make-up of the flash movie this is the exported to give you the .swf.

Imagine a photoshop file (.psd) with all your layers / text / graphics etc, that would be your .fla - then save it as a gif that would be the equivalent of your .swf file.

If you can get hold of the .fla from the provider you will of course need some software (Flash) to be able to open the actual file and change the elements. Be warned, Flash isn't straight forward.