Using XML is one of the best ways for structuring external content in a logical format that is easy to understand, process, and update.

The XML libraries have been completely overhauled in ActionScript 3. It implements the powerful XML-handling standards defined in ECMAScript for XML (E4X) specification. The XML class contains methods and properties for working with XML objects.

In AS 2 we create an XML object and then call the XML.load() method in order to load in an external file. In AS 3 loading of external XML files is handled by the new URLLoader class.

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In definition, prediction means preparing for actions in advance. And you can show audience an animatation to catch their attention of next incident, such as stooping and discharging a stone. Prediction also can make some uncertain feelings. It tells audience that some surely will happen next second while some is still uncertain in longer time. As a credible animatation, it is crucial to predict, because there may be unexpected and perverse accidents without prediction at first. In addition, learning how movements affect our body postures is very important for an animatation designer. Here we go!

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Because a zip file permits a number of compression algorithms so a ZIP file contains one or more files. FZip is a cute little Actionscript 3 class library, it parses ZIP archives progressively, allowing access to contained files while the archive is loading(@see Actionscript 3 class zip library–FZip).

Now we will introduce an other actionscript zip library: ASZip.  You can generate ZIP files from ActionScript 3 with ASZip. ASZip uses the native gzip (Deflate) compression from the flash.utils.Bytearray.compress() method. More compression algorithms will be added in the future. ASZip has simple interface to add different types of files and directories.

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Away3D is a powerful realtime 3D engine for use with Flash and Flex. There are few 3D engines available for Flash that can make use of the new features of Flash Player 10, but Away3D support it smartly.

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FlashPaper is very useful, we can create web-ready Flash documents or secure, compact PDF files from any printable document in just one click with FlashPaper.  The following is some main feature of FlashPaper introduced on the offical site:

• Easily create or e-mail any Microsoft Office document as a Flash document or PDF
• Instantly secure sensitive medical, legal or business documents
• Streamline document distribution with highly compressed files
• Create universally accessible files that are viewable on any platform
• Quickly capture web pages and HTML
• Create online newsletters, flyers and marketing materials

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