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Softonic Rating:: Not bad:6/10
License:: Demo
Added:: December 12, 2005
Updated:: April 25, 2007
Publisher:: Website | More software (1)
File size:: 4.6 MB
Downloads:: 2,501

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“Create animated web pages and banners”

The popularity of Flash is now stronger than ever, and we’re starting to see some great examples of the program being used intelligently to create slick, original online content. Of course, you can’t just pick up a copy of the Macromedia heavyweight and start churning out sites like MTV.com in the first five minutes. KoolMoves makes for a great bite-sized introduction to Flash’s capabilities, allowing you to create graphics, animations, interfaces and page layouts through a slim-line interface.

The easy-to-access toolset hides a surprisingly large pot of features including text effects, image import, animation effects, tweening and the ability to add MP3 or WAV files to your creations. The simplicity of the app is enhanced by the inclusion of a series of wonderful interactive tutorials, comprehensive Help section and a range of preset layouts and templates. Once you’ve finished your masterpiece, it proves very simple to export it as a SWF file in a matter of seconds.

Disappointingly, the trial version doesn’t allow you to save the finished results, but the very reasonable price of the full program is well worth shelling out in order to find your feet in the world of Flash. Even seasoned Flash developers may find it useful to use the program as an alternative, especially as it now includes a range of ActionScript features.

Languages:

English

Recent changes in KoolMoves:

Added ease in/out option (Properties popup).
Added 26 additional 3D effects.
Added compression to .fun file with option to save in old format (File > Preferences) -- old files will open OK; new files will not open in older versions of KoolMoves.
Added user option for number of undo levels (File > Preferences).
Added ability to specify parameters to pass to a swf object in Properties popup.
Added _sans, _serif, _typewriter font options for dynamic text and components.
Added message popup if exporting as Flash 8, local playback security with value local with one or more http:// getUrl urls.
Added option in File > Preferences to suppress ftp help popup after swf/html export.
Improved bones behavior (added bones orientation and restrained bone movement to rotation about rotation point) -- more improvements to come later.
Refined some of the toolbar icons.
Removed folder selection from web interfaces screen and other library screens because it causes confusion.
Increased minimum allowable value for 3D focal length to 100 to avoid code problems.
Fixed 3D light angle problem.
Fixed problem reading in svg file.
Fixed setMode function of the SlideShow component.
Fixed bug in the Button component.
Fixed export problem associated with image button inside a symbol library movie clip.
Fixed fscommand action script function so it accepts a variable second argument.
Fixed gotoAndPlay with two arguments.
Fixed problem with rendering in main movie scaled image converted to a movie clip.

Limitations:

Save project disabled and fewer library items

OS requirements for KoolMoves:

OS: Win95/98/Me/NT

Pros

Great set of interactive tutorials
Simple to use
Wide range of effects and tools

Cons

Lacks the advanced audio and video capabilities of Flash
Shortcut keys cannot be customized

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From the publisher of KoolMoves

KoolMoves is an affordable Flash authoring tool that is full featured and easy to use. It is ideal for creating a wide range of web content including high impact web pages, banners, navigation systems, and multimedia slide shows. It features libraries of text effects, Flash templates, and clip art. For advanced users, it has Flash MX action scripting, interface components, and bones for character animation.