Andy

Founder and MD of Highlander, Andy has roughly 20 years experience in the IT industry, with over 10 years of this in IT training / consultancy.

Build iPhone Apps with Flash at last!

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Sep 102010
 

Yes that’s right, you can now build iPhone apps with Flash using the functionality which was introduced in Flash CS5, following Apple’s announcement last night that it is relaxing the rules in it’s “App Store Review Guidelines”.

You might recall Adobe introduced this great new functionality earlier this year with Flash CS5, allowing Flash developers to build  apps in Flash and then compile them quickly and easily to run on an iPhone or iPad as native apps.  Apple then issued an announcement on almost the same day as the launch that it was changing it’s T’s and C’s so that apps compiled with 3rd party tools (such as Flash) wouldn’t be accepted into the iTunes Store.  There was quite a bit of noise around this at the time as Apple had basically squashed the single biggest new features in Flash CS5 in one go.  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on September 10, 2010  Tagged with: , , ,

Highlander instructor's book now published by Adobe Press

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Aug 252010
 

One of our instructors and well known author David Powers, has just released his latest book “Adobe DreamWeaver CS5 with PHP” published by Adobe Press. The book is currently a very affordable £18.50 on Amazon, and is David’s 8th book on the subject of Web Development.  David has had some great reviews on his previous books published by Friends of Ed and we’re sure this new one from Adobe Press will prove to be just as popular.  He probably knows more about DreamWeaver than almost anybody we’ve ever met, and that’s saying something.  Congratulations David.

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 Posted by Andy on August 25, 2010  Tagged with:

New Groups on LinkedIn for UK Users

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Aug 022010
 

If you are using products such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, PHP or Blender then there are a number of new groups now available on LinkedIn which you might want to join.

For those who haven’t heard of LinkedIn before it is a business networking site with over 70 million members of all levels, and can be a great place to network, find new opportunities and learn from the community (plus it’s free).

The groups which have just gone live are listed below:  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on August 2, 2010  Tagged with: , , , , , ,

more on Flash and HTML 5

 Flash  1 Response »
Jul 012010
 

There has been a lot of talk lately about HTML5 and whether it would negate the need for Flash.  In fact this turned into a fairly mainstream discussion over the last few months after Steve Jobs made his position very clear, by refusing to support Flash on the iPhone, changing the T’s and C’s of the iPhone developer program and publishing an open “Flash Bashing” letter for all to read.  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on July 1, 2010  Tagged with: ,

.indd file type not recognised under Windows 7

 InDesign  2 Responses »
May 212010
 

I had an irritating problem with InDesign CS5 this week. It seems after uninstalling the CS4 version of InDesign, Windows 7 no longer recognised the default program for the .INDD file type.  I presumed this was because when I installed the CS5 version the installer left the default version set to CS4 still and then removing CS4 confused it (a glitch in the CS5 installer).  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on May 21, 2010  Tagged with: ,

Flash CS5 and the iPhone

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Apr 142010
 

If you haven’t heard already Apple has changed the terms and conditions of it’s developer program to stipulate that all applications must be written in native code, and that software created using “an intermediary translation or compatibility layer or tool” are prohibited.  Whilst this hits a number of products out there such as Titanium from Appcelerator it’s hard not to see it as a shot at Flash CS5 and it’s new built-in tool for creating iPhone apps, especially with the announcement made just a few days before the widely publicised CS5 launch.  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on April 14, 2010  Tagged with: , ,

What's new in Illustrator CS5

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Apr 122010
 

Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe Illustrator CS5 software provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools, expressive lifelike brushes, a host of time-savers, and integration with Adobe CS Live online services*.

Perspective drawing, variable-width strokes, a new brush that lets you control bristle characteristics, and innovative ways to quickly build shapes, are among the new features in the comprehensive vector environment of industry-leading Illustrator CS5.  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on April 12, 2010  Tagged with: , ,

What's new in Flash CS5 Professional

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Apr 122010
 

Flash Professional CS5 software is the industry-leading environment for interactive authoring and delivery of immersive experiences that present consistently across personal computers, mobile devices, and screens of virtually any size and resolution. Design expressive content, write code precisely and efficiently, and deliver superior-quality video to audiences practically everywhere.

A powerful new text engine, expanded support for mobile and consumer devices, and enhanced coding tools are among the new features in Adobe Flash Professional CS5 software, the industry-leading interactive authoring tool. Flash Professional CS5 offers unrivaled integration with Adobe Photoshop®,  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on April 12, 2010  Tagged with: , ,

What's new in InDesign CS5

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Apr 122010
 

Publish engaging documents for print, online, and mobile devices. Lay out compelling pages, brought to life with interactive media to attract new audiences and deliver enhanced reading experiences.

Adobe InDesign CS5 software lets you focus on your layout, with the flexibility to publish your pages to a wide range of media. Whether you’re creating print or digital documents, you can save time with online services* that integrate with and are directly accessible from InDesign, as well as other substantial productivity enhancements. Whether you need to reposition an image within a frame or change the radius of a rounded corner, InDesign CS5 helps you work more efficiently. A robust set of new tools let designers create interactive documents that capture readers’ attention both online and offline.  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on April 12, 2010  Tagged with: , ,

What's new in DreamWeaver CS5

 DreamWeaver  3 Responses »
Apr 122010
 

Work visually or directly in code, develop with dynamic third-party application frameworks like WordPress, Joomla!, or Drupal, and troubleshoot efficiently with CSS inspection tools. Simplify advanced website development with custom PHP code hinting. Work more securely in a team environment with enhanced support for Subversion® software. Integration with Adobe BrowserLab—a new Adobe CS Live online service*—gives you access to fast and accurate browser compatibility previews, including dynamic content and user-generated interactions.  Read more...

 Posted by Andy on April 12, 2010  Tagged with: , ,
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