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FreeHand MX Reader for Macromedia Flash MX
The FreeHand MX Reader for Flash MX allows Flash MX to import files that are stored in FreeHand 8, FreeHand 9, FreeHand 10, and FreeHand MX file formats only.

Before installing this reader on the Macintosh, please unmount any connected iDisk volumes. Leaving your iDisk mounted may result in an unnecessarily lengthy installation process.

Download: fh_reader.zip (Windows)
Download: fh_reader.hqx (Macintosh)

Macromedia Flash Player 6 Update for Flash MX
Download: Macromedia Flash Player 6 (Windows)
Download: Macromedia Flash Player 6 (Macintosh)
This download includes an update to Macromedia Flash Player 6 for the Plugin installers, ActiveX control installers, Standalone players, and Test Movie players, both Debug and Release versions. The Flash Player 6 Update installer will automatically do the following:

  • Update the contents of your Flash MX\Players folder with the new version of Flash Player 6
  • Update your Flash MX test movie player
  • Install the updated Flash Player 6 ActiveX Control and/or plugin, debug version only, into your browser(s)

All players included with this update are version 6.0r79.

Macromedia Flash MX was released with earlier versions of these players. The Readme contains more information about this download.

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Print Authoring Kit

Download the free Macromedia Flash 5 print authoring kit. This download describes the new functionality of Macromedia Flash Player, and documents how to author with your existing version of Macromedia Flash 5.

Free plugin for Adobe Illustrator users

Macromedia Flash Writer is a plug-in to Adobe Illustrator, extending its capabilities to export Macromedia Flash files that can then be posted directly to the Web or opened into Macromedia Flash 5 to add increased interactivity, sound, and animation.

Free exporter for CorelDRAW users

CorelDRAW exporter for Macromedia Flash enables users to export to the Macromedia Flash file format (SWF). Now you can bring files into Macromedia Flash 5 to add animation, interactivity, MP3 audio compression, and other advanced Web features.

Flash 5.0a Updater (Macintosh only)
Description: Flash 5.0a is an update to the English version of Flash 5.0 for Macintosh only This update provides overall improved reliability and stability for the Flash 5 Macintosh authoring environment. For additional information on Flash 5.0a, please refer to the Read Me.

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Flash Debug Player 5
Download: Flash Debug Player 5
Description: The Flash Debug Player 5 works in conjunction with the Flash authoring application Debugger. The debugger lets developers isolate ActionScript variables in order to debug complex applications during development. This player has been minimally tested and should only be used for development purposes on non-critical applications.

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RealPlayer 5.0 with Flash playback
Download: RealPlayer Plus 5.0
Description: This version of the RealPlayer includes Flash support. Now you can deliver your Flash movies with RealAudio using RealSystem 5.0.

Flash 5 HTML templates
Description: This download includes updated versions of the HTML templates used with the Flash 5 Publish feature. Authors using the French and German versions of Flash can download and install these updated templates to ensure proper functionality of Flash-created HTML files.

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Flash Component Kit for ColdFusion
Download: Flash Component Kit for ColdFusion
Description: Add Flash components to your ColdFusion Web applications without having to learn a new authoring product. The Component Kit provides a set of ready-to-use Flash components with guidelines detailing how to use, modify and create your own Flash components for ColdFusion.

Flash 4.0a Updater (Macintosh)
Download: Flash 4.0a updater
Description: This updater provides improved memory handling and more stability when defining actions. Macintosh only. For additional information please refer to the release notes.

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Macromedia Flash Player 4 for Pocket PC
The Flash Player 4 for Pocket PC is a Flash Player version for use by developers who want to author for the new mobile device world. Read the release notes for a full list of issues that are still outstanding.

Web Design 101, Spring 2000 Edition
Download: web101add.zip (9K)
Who needs these files: Anyone who received the Web Design 101, Spring Edition 2000 CD.
Description: This download contains two files needed for the Flash tutorials on the Web Design 101, Spring Edition 2000 CD.

Flash 4 HTML templates
Windows Download: flash4_templates.exe (37K)
Macintosh Download: flash4_templates.sea.hqx (43K)
Description: This download includes updated versions of the HTML templates used with the Flash 4 Publish feature. Also included are two new templates that provide alternate content to users without a specific version of the Flash Player. For additional information please refer to TechNote #14147.


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