Thread: Possible to make SWF games 'applications'?
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2009-09-03 , 13:37
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Originally Posted by bummer View Post
I've downloaded a number of flash (swf) games and they run really well on the N810.

Question 1:
Is there a way to make 'applications' out of these files though so that they can be executed with one click either from Personal Launcher or Personal Menu?

I believe Personal Menu has a way to execute 'commands' but I can't seem to figure out how to, for instance:

"Open up browser with file mmc2\....\x.swf"

Question 2:
Is there a way to get the swf file for popcap games like http://fb.popcap.com/online-games/zuma/ ? I keep failing in getting the swf file.
Question #1 I kind of answered by example in another thread that you posted in... >> http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...769#post320769


For Question #2:

-Open browser and in menu click "Tools" then "components".
-Highlight "Shockwave Flash" and click "Details.
-Uncheck the "Enable component" box and click "OK">
-Close the components window and close the browser.

Now open the browser and cruise to the page that has the game you want. A "flash object" (or somesuch) place holder will now show on the page instead of the game.

-Click on the place holder and a dialog box will open.
-Download and save the game to your device.
-Again in the browser menu click "Tools" then "components".
-Highlight "Shockwave Flash" and click "Details.
-This time check the "Enable component" box and click "OK">
-Close the components window and close the browser.

Now open the tablets "File Manager". Cruise on over to where your recently saved SWF file is located. Click on it and the browser will open so you can enjoy your game without an internet connection. (Provided that game play does not require a connection.)

Once you have opened the locally stored SWF file with your browser simply save it as a "Bookmark".

If you copy the new files address from the browsers address bar (something like >> file:///savedlocation/yourgame.swf ) then prefix it with browser --url= something like you will have the "Command to execute" needed for Personal Launcher or Personal Menu.

Edit: You don't necessarily have to close the browser between steps. Components can apparently be enabled and disabled on the fly.
Last edited by YoDude; 2009-09-03 at 13:59.
 

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