What's New in 2.5?

Zinc™ v2.5 is more than just an upgrade... it's an evolution. The new features in Zinc™ v2.5 provide even greater productivity, power and possibilities to your Flash based Application Development. New 2.5 Features:

Zinc™ v2.5 is 100% Flash® 9 Compatible on Windows and Flash® 8 Compatible on Mac OSX! This means you can start working with the latest release of Flash without the worry of compatibility. On Windows, you can even select which version of the Flash OCX to include with your Project!

Following the success of {mdm}Script™, Zinc™ v2.5 now features an all new {mdm}Script™ 2.0 Scripting Engine! {mdm}Script™ 2.0 provides a true Object Orientated Approach to Programming and is integrated directly with ActionScript 1.0 and 2.0 - Using {mdm}Script™ 2.0 is as simple and straightforward as using ActionScript. In addition, {mdm}Script™ 2.0 is available in your Project without the need to initialize it first.

{mdm}Script™ 2.0 is 100% Synchronous! This means that code is executed in the correct order eliminating the need to use Call Backs, Loops, Intervals or any other "workarounds". Best of all, Zinc v2.5 is the First and Only SWF2EXE Application which provides the ability to switch between Synchronous and Asynchronous Scripting during runtime on both Windows and Mac OSX. You choose the best method for your Project - True Synchronous and/or Asynchronous behavior on both Windows and Mac OSX means you can work smarter, not harder.

Zinc v2.5 is now available, natively, for both Windows and Mac OSX! The all new Mac OSX IDE Version features the same intuitive and familiar User Interface as the long established Windows version, along with some great enhancements designed specifically for OSX.

The all new Zinc™ v2 Scripting API, {mdm}Script™ 2.0, features over 800 methods, properties and events for use in ActionScript! Virtually anything can be achieved "out of the box" making {mdm}Script™ 2.0 the most powerful 3rd Party Scripting API for Adobe Flash. Combined with the groundbreaking features of the compiling engine, this makes Zinc™ v2.5 the Ultimate SWF2EXE Application.

Previous Zinc™ v2.0 Features and Exclusives

Zinc™ v2 embraces a form based visual programming environment, which allows advanced development of applications. Zinc™ v2 is the only SWF2EXE tool which offers multiple window applications based upon the Adobe Flash® Format!

A key improvement, Zinc™ v2 now builds completely standalone Projectors. Using advanced OCX handling Techniques, Zinc™ v2 Projectors will now run even if the end system does not have the Flash OCX installed. In addition, Admin Rights are no longer required!

Transparency in Zinc™ v2 has been greatly improved. PC Windows 2000 and XP Projectors now benefit from pixel perfect transparency and alpha blending which means you can create amazing transparent desktop applications. In addition, Transparency is also supported on Windows 98SE Systems!

Zinc™ v2 now allows you to compile a custom installer for your application. In addition, you can create "Trial" applications by limiting your projector to number of uses, number of days use, or even to a specific date.

Build applications which morph, blend, fade and scroll onto your desktop! Projector transitions are unique to Zinc™ v2 and add incredible creative functionality to your desktop applications.

Instantly give your Projectors and Applications a unique look and feel with over 50 pre-designed Skins - You can even specify a different skin for each form! Make your projectors look like Windows XP or Mac OSX applications or even dress them with a completely unique look!

Zinc™ v2 now allows you to burn your application, project, setup files directly to CD or DVD without using any external software! Once you have completed a project, you can create a CD or DVD ready for distribution! *CD Writer Required for CD Burning. DVD Writer Required for DVD Burning.

Zinc™ v2 has been built upon an extendable architecture. Virtually every aspect of Zinc™ v2 can be extended through official MDM Plug-in's or 3rd Party Extensions. Users can even develop their own range of extensions in C++ or VBScript.

The Zinc™ v2 workspace has been greatly improved whilst retaining the ease of use from the original version. Zinc™ v2 builds upon the popular tab system of the original and provides a larger workspace to house the additional features. In addition, the GUI can also be maximized to full screen if required.

Zinc™ v2 is the World's First SWF2EXE Application that provides export to both Windows PC and Mac OSX* Projectors! Create Cross-Platform Projectors from a single SWF source with over 100 Zinc™ v2 Commands supported on Mac OSX Projectors!

*With Optional Mac OSX PLug-In