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XXNephilim · 2008-12-03 12:03:42

You saw this one coming I bet

As per title, any chance of AS2 version of the same pretty please!

bodwa · 2008-12-03 22:29:35

yes I would like this too! Still don't know enough about AS3 yet...

luksas · 2008-12-05 15:16:54

Yes please!
I just bought this component but I didn't notice that it's only for AS3 user

Of course, It's my mistake, I know, but is there any chance of AS2 version?

bp163 · 2008-12-05 15:54:09

It says right in the Wiki:
Will there be an ActionScript 2 version?
No.

http://wiki.slideshowpro.net/TG/TGPS-Requirements

luksas · 2008-12-05 15:58:25

ops,

ok, thanks.

lolito06 · 2008-12-05 21:01:00

AS2 is dying, viva AS3

XXNephilim · 2008-12-08 09:47:55

bp163 wrote:
It says right in the Wiki:
Will there be an ActionScript 2 version?
No.

http://wiki.slideshowpro.net/TG/TGPS-Requirements

boooooo!

AS3 is fine and I have nothing against it but there should be AS2 version of it as well since main component supports both...

I can only hope devs change their mind in regards to this :s

ashod711 · 2008-12-10 10:19:25

AS3 is rubbish! I have AS2 code that I use and honestly do not feel like rewritting it all to AS3. This kinda sucks since I bought three components and can't even use the grid component. Pretty silly if you ask me!

McGergs · 2008-12-14 06:10:45

I would like an AS2 version because a use other components in my flash files that require AS2. I spent good money on these components and would like to use this component in conjunction with them in the same flash file. I hope this is possible in the near future.

johnbeardy · 2008-12-14 11:25:00

Would those who want an AS2 version be happy to pay for a separate AS2 product?

If so, fine - it's a commercial decision for Todd & co. If not, you've just got to acknowledge the way Flash is going. Much as I also dislike AS3, it makes little sense to spend my money on new AS2 components. I certainly wouldn't want to pay a penny more for an AS2 and AS3 bundle.

John

XXNephilim · 2008-12-15 20:46:59

Well that is actually bs...

Why?

Simply because SSP component is made to support both AS2 and AS3 - and if you are making expansion/plugin for it which in our case is Thumb Grid you should make it so it support SSP AS2 and SSP AS3...

After all, they would make so much more money by developing both versions, while now, they are stuck with AS3 lot only and handful of guys who made mistake and rushed into it not knowing it doesn't support AS2... :p

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johnbeardy · 2008-12-15 22:42:09

Look, it will clearly cost something to develop an AS2 version. Fine if there are enough AS2 folk willing to pay to make its development commercially worthwhile, but AS3 users shouldn't be paying for a retro component which they don't want. For better or worse, it's time to move on - Adobe aren't going to implement colour management in AS2, you know.

I read the Software Requirements and all the other AS3-only announcements, and paid my $24 in that expectation. If you rushed in without reading, and still want to stick with AS2, why not ask nicely for your money back?

todddominey · 2008-12-15 22:54:47

Hi everyone -

Thanks for offering your feedback/thoughts on this topic.

I completely understand the viewpoint that b/c there's an AS2 version of SSP then there should be an AS2 version of ThumbGrid as well.

Historically speaking however, the only reason why an AS2 version of SSP exists is because it was developed in late 2004, back when AS2 was the latest version of the language. For a very long time it was the only version of the component available; much to the chagrin of (a growing number) of customers who were switching to AS3 for their projects. When the AS3 version of SSP came out this past summer, we decided to continue maintaining the AS2 version alongside it; despite the fact that fewer and fewer people would be using it going forward. It's not easy maintaining two completely separate builds, but we'll continue to do so for legacy reasons.

With it now being almost 2009, offering a 1.0 version of a new product in an older version of a language that's "dying" and no longer supported by Adobe simply isn't a good use of time. Without a doubt, there are a lot of people still using AS2 in their Flash projects, but that number will only decline in the weeks/months ahead, especially since Flash Player 10 / CS4 are now out.

All that said, I do share some of the grief over AS3 in general. I heard someone say once that "AS3 makes the hard things easy and the easy things hard," and it's partially true. It's a bit more verbose, but once you start working with it more it will come much more naturally to you.

degodson · 2009-05-17 03:35:59

I still think neglecting AS users isn't fair in my opinion. I bout the component myself not knowing it was for AS3. For this reason, I haven't been able to use it for the purpose I bought it for.

I'd been looking forward for an AS2 version in the monthly newsletters but seemed nothing was coming out.
I wouldn't definitely want to pay another extra money for the AS2 component after purchasing the AS3 version but would definitely need it and would want to have the opportunity to download an AS2 version.

Please reconsider this.

Thank You.
Regards.

XXNephilim · 2009-05-17 12:08:06

degodson wrote:
I still think neglecting AS users isn't fair in my opinion. I bout the component myself not knowing it was for AS3. For this reason, I haven't been able to use it for the purpose I bought it for.

I'd been looking forward for an AS2 version in the monthly newsletters but seemed nothing was coming out.
I wouldn't definitely want to pay another extra money for the AS2 component after purchasing the AS3 version but would definitely need it and would want to have the opportunity to download an AS2 version.

Please reconsider this.

Thank You.
Regards.

I know it's old issue and that I have started this thread more / less 1st day component came out but yes, I also still think AS2 version is simply MUST and yes I am ready to pay more for it...

Tod, please show some mercy...

Please

amonline · 2009-07-30 06:53:00

I really wish SSP would consider providing a AS2 version of TG. I just purchased this for use with a AS2 based website template, and just as many others have found - it's completely useless to me now. I'm very disappointed because I too purchased it because SSP works with both.

PLEASE consider an AS2 version.

piet.seurs@pandora.be · 2009-08-31 22:26:20

AS2 is still being used by many people, especially designers.
All my projectcs, for instance, are still AS2. (-> I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.)
Switching to AS3 is not for this year (-> I'm a designer not a coder)...

Sure it would be an investment to produce an AS2 version of TG. But I'm also sure that it'll reach a wide range of customers!

I would buy it immediately.
-> Now I have to look for an alternative. And that's sad, because I know that your product is one of the best!

Perhaps it could be a stripped down version of TG. It must be possible somehow. Hey, why don't you ask 50 USD for this so you could recover the investment much faster?
Thanks for considering this.

Please let me know, Todd, when (if ever) you've completed the AS2 version of TG.

Best regards!

XXNephilim · 2009-09-02 13:14:43

I bet they were pushed by crap Adobe to dev the AS3 version only...

I have nothing against AS3 as such - but why on earth would I be spending age to learn new AS when it isn't providing anything extra that I need from it...

It makes no sense at all - hence majority are still AS2 users...

TG should have been made AS2 & 3 just like SSP is...

degodson · 2009-09-02 22:14:56

XXNephilim wrote:
I bet they were pushed by crap Adobe to dev the AS3 version only...

I have nothing against AS3 as such - but why on earth would I be spending age to learn new AS when it isn't providing anything extra that I need from it...

It makes no sense at all - hence majority are still AS2 users...

TG should have been made AS2 & 3 just like SSP is...

+1

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