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Synopsis
This is a guide to Authorware 4. It supports the Macromedia look/logo, documenting all the tools, tips and techniques for using Authorware in an icon-based, multimedia environment. There is a companion CD-ROM with examples and a demo version of the product.
Amazon.com Review
Macromedia's Authorware 4 for Macintosh and Windows NT and 95 is a high-end multimedia development program for creating everything from instructional programs to entertainment applications. Written for beginning and advanced users, The Official Guide to Authorware 4 is an outstanding book that takes you through the entire program, so you can go from one chapter to the next or skip around as your proficiency allows. You create a flowline, which is a flowchart showing the structure of your program; add and manage text, graphics, animation, sound and video; develop interactivity and add navigational elements such as links, buttons, and menus; and use the software's scripting and data-handling features to further customize your work. You also learn how to integrate Macromedia Director movies into your project and work with Xtras, or add-ins, that work with Authorware. Finally, you package your work and prepare it for distribution, whether it's destined for a kiosk, a CD, a network, or the Web. Appendices show you functions and variables new to version 4, explain how to use Shockwave Audio, and list Web sites for learning more about the program and multimedia development. A hybrid CD includes a demo version of Authorware, sample Xtras, and sample applications created in Authorware.
