The Slideshow component features XML support that allows you to update its data without having to republish the SWF file. For example, you could add or remove images just by editing the XML file.
The component allows you to load video content, including H.264 encoded videos. You can load files with the following extensions: .mp4, .mov, .m4v, .m4a, .3gp, .flv, .f4v.
You can also load YouTube videos by simply specifying the ID of the video in the XML file or using Actionscript code.
You can easily stream videos from an RTMP server like Flash Media Server. The advantage of using RTMP streaming is that it allows the viewer to scrub the video playback to any position without having to wait for the movie to load.
The video player's controls can easily be customized the same way you customize the Adobe components that come with the Flash IDE.
The built-in auto-slideshow feature allow you to set the delay and the direction of the navigation (to the next slide or to the previous slide). You can turn the auto-slideshow on and off at any time.
There are 13 transition effects available, each transition having from 4 to over 15 customizable properties, allowing you to create thousands of transition effects.
Supports externally loaded content (JPEG, PNG, GIF, SWF) as well as library assets and DisplayObject (MovieClip, Sprite, Bitmap etc) instances. You can load content using XML or the Actionscript methods provided by the component's API.
You have the option to specify additional data for each item, such as title, description, link, or any other data, in the XML file or by using Actionscript code.
The "Randomize" property which can be easily be set using the Component Inspector or using Actionscript code allows you to open the slides in a random order.
There are over 40 customizable which allow you to control the component's appearance. You have properties to control the scaling, alignment, border style, preloaders and others.
The Slideshow flash component provides a set of methods for adding, removing or replacing items on runtime.
There are 5 built-in preloaders and a set of properties that allows you to customize the color, transparency, and size of the preloaders.
The component also features a built-in Event system which provides more than 15 custom events available.