UsbAccessXtra for Adobe Director
Installation
The Xtra extends the capabilities of Adobe Director. The Xtra comes as a file, this file can be either placed in the Director Xtras folder
Xtra Folder Location
| Platform | Version | Location |
|---|
| Windows |
MX 2004 |
c:\Program Files\Macromedia\Director MX 2004\Configuration\Xtra |
Windows |
11/11.5 |
c:\Program Files\Adobe\Director 11\Configuration\Xtra |
| Macintosh |
MX 2004 |
/Applications/Macromedia Director MX 2004/Configuration/Xtras |
Macintosh |
11/11.5 |
/Applications/Adobe Director 11/Configuration/Xtras |
When Director starts it searches this folder for Xtras and adds then to its list.
Alternatively you can place the Xtra anywhere on the machine and use the lingo command "openxlib" openxlib "path to the xtra" & "xtra name"
You can check if the xtra is available use the "Showxlib" lingo command, near the bottom of the list of xtras you will find SerialXtra.
When you purchase an xtra from Virtual Software you recieve a new xtra file. This file replaces the one downloaded from the website. This file can be used in a projector
keep this file safely.
Alternatively you can request a license code. The license key allows the xtra downlaoded from the web to be used in a projector.
Support
PhysicalBits offers email support on all it's xtras. If you are having problems using the xtra please read the website information first.
If you are still having a problem please email
PhysicalBits
Please include the following information
| Notes |
|---|
| The name of the xtra | |
| Version |
From the message window enter the lingo "put Xtra.interface(), the version number is near the top |
| Platform |
Which platform the problem occurs |
| Description of the problem |
|
| Example Lingo/Movie |
Lingo code or a Director movie that demonstrates the issue |
| Email |
The best email address to contact you |
| Purchase number |
If you purchased the xtra, the order number you recieved |
Adding an Xtra to a projector
When you create a projector you will need a purchase a full version of the xtra or a license key.
When you puchase the xtra you will download
or be sent a new file that has been enabled to be used in a projector - use that one only. The full version works exactly the same
as the orignal one ( assuming you used a similar version). 99% of all issues when moving to a projector
are that the wrong file was used or in the wrong place.
Please refer to the Adobe Director manual for instructions on creating projectors.
Using Licence Keys
License keys are an alternative method of enabling a PhysicalBits xtra for use in a projector. They are only available directly from PhysicalBits
If you purchase an xtra from Virtual Software and want to obtain a key email
PhysicalBits .
To use a license key replace the normal "new" lingo command with the following
theXtra = new ( xtra "UsbAccessXtra", "1111111111111111111111111111111", "another string" ); |
Both the parameters will be emailed to you. You can check if it worked by openeing the message window and typing the following
put theXtra.GetLicenseType( |
It will return "Full" if the xtra can be used in a projector.
Code Example
There is no code example for this xtra.
Please look in the demo Director movie downaloded from PhysicalBits.com for example code
