Star Galaxy Component documentation
 
Quick Start

When you receive the product you will receive a .zip file. The zip file will contain the following files

  • starscomponent.fla
  • starscomponent.swf
  • Readme.htm

Do the following steps to start using Star Galaxy Component;

  1. Unzip the .zip file.
  2. Open Flash CS3 (or higher).
  3. Open starscomponent.fla.
  4. Drag component "Star Galaxy Component" from the starscomponent.fla .fla Library to the Library of the new .fla you want to use it in.
  5. Drag component "Star Galaxy Component" from the new .fla Library on stage/canvas of the new .fla.
  6. Select the Star Galaxy Component on stage and open [Component Inspector].
  7. Set parameters to your liking.


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Component Parameters.
When you place the Star Galaxy Component on stage, you will have a number of parameters you can modify to suit the visual to your needs. Below are detailed explanations about what every parameter does or customizes.
fade in duration     Fade in duration at start of animation
particles   Number of star particles generated per duplication frame
colors   Possible colors of the stars
delay   Delay between duplications
min. duration   Minimum duration of a star particle moving
max. duration   Maximum duration of a star particle moving
acceleration   Acceleration of a star particle, 0 = continuous, 1= slow down, 2 = speed up
start distance   Start distance of a star particle (creates a circle start ring visual)
move distance   Total movement distance of every star particle
min. scale   Minimum end scale of a star particle
max. scale   Maximum end scale of a star particle
vertical squeeze   Vertical rescaling of the star particle (creates oval shaped forms giving high velocity visual)
do start scale   Use a minimum start scale for the star particles
start scale   Minimum start scale for the star particles
min. alpha   Minimum alpha transparency of a star particle
max. alpha   Maximum alpha transparency of a star particle
do start alpha   Use a fixed start alpha transparency for the star particle
start alpha   Fixed start alpha transparency for the star particle
vortex pull   Strenght of the star particles moving towards mouse postion (creates a vortex effect)
twirl   Rotation factor of the stars particles

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Star Galaxy Component Disclaimer
© 2009 Patrick Jansen Design

Star Galaxy Component is Intellectual Property of Patrick Jansen. You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using Star Galaxy Component. Your use of files indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for Star Galaxy Component and from distributing these files (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission. Unauthorized usage or distribution is prohibited and is in violation of international copyright laws.

Reverse-engineering, decompiling and/or any form of modification or reproduction of Star Galaxy Component is prohibited. You are allowed to use Star Galaxy Component in commercial works, provided the end-works are not competitive or harmful to Patrick Jansen products. Any other usage of the Star Galaxy Component effects not described herein can only be performed with specific authorization by Patrick Jansen.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THE Patrick Jansen Products (including but not limited to "Star Galaxy Component" and "XML List Menu" and "GaDGeTS" and "ASTRO" and "PJ" and "Supreme 4" and "Elite" and "Pixel Font" and "X-mas Mix" components) AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH PATRICK JANSEN PRODUCTS MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

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