Web Tools - Generic_mcGraph.swf Overview
I wanted a simple program that would allow me to plot some data
on a web page with scroll and zoom capability.
A search of the web provided some ideas, but no free components.
Therefore, I decided to write my own using Flash CS3 with Action Script 3.
The component described in these pages (Generic_mcGraph.swf) is generic and can be used to
plot many types of data.
Related pages
Overview
| Feature Highlights
| Data Format
| ini Files
| Passing Parameters
Examples
Solar Spectra
Time axis - Fixed
Time axis - Autoscale
Release
I decided to describe how to use this component because
- Once I start using it, there is no way to prevent other people from
copying and using the component
- I needed to document the interface anyway just so I
could remember how to use it
- It's a neat component and, even with its numerous limitations,
I am proud of it :)
However, I do not plan to make this project Open Source
or to release the source code. There are over 100 files in
a very specific directory structure ... and I am still working
on them.
So, while you are free to use this component, I maintain all copyright
and other intellectual property rights.
As usual, use at your own risk.
Required files
Creating a graph requires placing 5 files on the web server
To get copies
- This site provides information to create
html, ini, and data files
- For the other 2, right click each link above
and select Save Target As...
Html Code
You can find the required html code by looking at the source
of my examples - there is no reason to repeat that here.
Note that this application requires Flash version 9.0.28.0 or better -
in the wrong version, the display flashes and does not show data.
The examples are coded to require this.
(My development system has version 9.0.45.0, a test system uses 9.0.28.0)
Author:
Robert Clemenzi