Flash XML Gallery Tutorial with categories
Read simple steps below to learn how to make free flash xml gallery. Of course you should master xml first, if so ,it is good, you will feel the tutorial is so easy. If not, we will introduce another free flash photo gallery software for you. It need no xml skills and can make the same or more beautiful flash image gallery automatically.
- So the tutorial will include two parties:
- 1. How to make free flash xml gallery
- 2. How to make flash gallery without xml skills
Follow my steps, and a free flash xml gallery with different categories will be created in minutes.
Step 1: Download free flash xml gallery source file
Click here to download free xml gallery source file and unzip it. The package should include images folder, gallery.html file, gallery.swf file, gallery.xml file, gallery.fla file, mc_tween2.as file, time.as file and XMLSA.AS file.
Open gallery.html file or gallery.swf.file to see the original samples as below thumbnail:
Step 2: Add your digital photos to images folder
Choose your favorite photos to add into images folder and don't forget to delete the original pictures.
Step 3: Make thumbnail images for your digital photos
From the above sample picture you can find there are thumbnail images displaying in the keyboard, so you need to make thumbnail images for your digital photos too. It's size should be 200px*137px. Then add the thumbnail images into images/thumbs folder and delete the original thumbnails.
Step 4: Edit XML file for adding images
Open gallery.xml file with a text editor, such as Dreamweaver MX. You will notice that all images are described with the following XML tags located between the <image> and </image> tags. You can place as many images as you want by copy and paste the content between the <image> and </image> tags. You just need to revise the red content according to your own requirements.
<gallery title="Windy's Photo Album" thumbDir="./images/thumbs/" imageDir="./images/" random="true">
<category name="Introducing Seattle">
<image>
<date>03.31.06</date>
<title>View of Seattle </title>
<desc>View of Seattle </desc>
<thumb>seattle5.jpg</thumb>
<img>seattle5.jpg</img>
</image>
</category>
</gallery>
Step 5: Create a new category for flash xml gallery
You may found that there are some different categories in the sample xml gallery. If you also want to create new category to grouping your photos, just copy and paste the content between <category> and </category> tags and revise its name. Then the flash xml gallery will be made. You can open the gallery.html or gallery.swf file to enjoy it.
Another Easy Way to Create Flash Gallery with Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory
Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory is an easy to use flash photo gallery software which provides 55+ free flash gallery template for you and need not edit XML code at all. All the processes are automatically and instantly , you just need to move your fingers to click some buttons in the software.
Watch the following flash gallery sample made by free flash gallery templates:
Travel Image Gallery with music
Created by Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory
Note: If you can't open the travel image gallery, please refresh your browser or wait a litter longer.
Download free Flash Gallery Software version or Buy full licence of Flash Gallery Factory have a try now!
Simple steps for making flash gallery without xml skills:
- Step 1: Add your digital photos & music to Flash Gallery Factory;
- Step 2: Choose image gallery template or just custom your own template;
- Step 3: Output and save the gallery as SWF or HTML format.
- Learn more about Flash Gallery Factory Tutorials
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