Author Archives: ravenouspixel

Loading chart data into Open Flash Charts using query string

Posted on June 30, 2010 by ravenouspixel

This method uses object/embed tags to insert open-flash-chart.swf on the page. This is a simple setup using a query string to let the Flash player know where the data is. It only works if the url to the page has … Continue reading →

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Getting started with Mootools

Posted on June 30, 2010 by ravenouspixel

Mootools is a fabulous little unobtrusive AJAX library that will help you improve the user experience on your site. Its got a small footprint, under a 100k if you use the entire library.  The best part is that you don’t … Continue reading →

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Figuring out Flash error messages

Posted on June 30, 2010 by ravenouspixel

Error messages can be a really frustrating thing, and at the same time pleasing. Not that I’m a glutton for punishment, but an unexpected error message can be your own little Rubik’s cube at times. The solution is right in … Continue reading →

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