SWFter
End User Guide
Copyright
Information
SWFter is the copyright of Syntax Rebels. You can copy, distribute
and install the trial version of SWFter without infringing any copyright.
However, after the trial period runs out, you have to purchase a license
to continue using the product. The license key cannot be given away,
lent or broadcast over file sharing networks. Doing so will become
a breach of copyright and will result in Syntax Rebels taking legal
action to prevent such activities that will harm its interests.
Section
1 — Installing SWFter
This
section describes how to install SWFter on all versions of Microsoft
Windows.
Installation
Instructions
To
install this program, follow these steps:
-
Double-click
on the file named install_swfter.exe.
The installation window comes up.
-
Click
the Next button to proceed to the folder selection screen.
-
Choose
a destination folder or just click on Next to accept the default
setting.
-
Click
on the Finish button to end the installation process.
Running
SWFter
The
above installation procedure should now have put a shortcut on your
Start menu in order to be able to launch the program.
To
run SWFter, follow these steps:
-
Click
on Start, then Program Files (All Programs in Windows XP), Syntax
Rebels, SWFter.
-
If
you are running the program for the
first time, the welcome window comes up.
-
The
welcome window prompts you to enter a license key which you can
obtain by registering your version of SWFter at http://www.syntaxrebels.com/swfter
or more simply by using the About screen from within the program
itself.
-
However,
you can still use the trial version of SWFter for 15 days, after
which time it will not be possible to access the software without
entering the proper key.
Section
2 — Using SWFter
Upon
startup, SWFter will search through your computer for Shockwave Flash
files and brings up the results so that you can play the Flash movies
residing on your computer.
Program
Layout And Usage
The
layout of SWFter is made up of the file control panel at the top-left
of the screen, the file details top-right, and the output window covering
the rest of the SWFter screen. The file filter allows you to narrow
your search results both by name and by date, the file detailed view
lets you sort the results and select a file to view, while the output
window shows you the file you have selected and allows you to interact
with it.
Filtering The Search
Results
First and foremost,
SWFter displays only SWF files, so you will not be able to view any
other file types residing on your computer. However, you have the
option to narrow the search results by entering a filename or part
of it. There is no need to include the SWF extension in the filename.
To filter the results
by date also, use the following steps:
- Select to List Files
that are either older then or later than your desired date from the
drop-down list provided.
- Double click on the
button with the three dots(...) and select your desired date from
the calendar that pops up.
The file list on the
right will now be filtered with your selected options. If you want
to clear the date settings, click on the R button.
Sorting The Search
Results
Once you have some
files displayed in the search results, you can sort them by name,
size or date according to your needs. Sorting is done by clicking
on the header row (displayed with a gray background), with the left
mouse button to sort the files in ascending mode and the right mouse
button in descending.
The search result grid is automatically enlarged when moving the mouse pointer over it. You can then play the
Shockwave file that you want to view by double-clicking in its corresponding
row. The selected file will be automatically played in the output
window.
Interaction With The
Flash Movies
When opening Shockwave
files, you have some form of interaction available. The right mouse
button is used to bring up the settings menu. Furthermore, depending
on the file chosen you will also have interaction with the left mouse
button or the keyboard, for example when playing games.
File Handling Functions
SWFter has additional buttons that will let you handle your Shockwave Flash files on your computer. The first button, Copy, will allow you to copy the selected file to another location, handy if you have found a Flash movie that you particularly like. A dialog box will open to ask you the destination of the new filename.
Another function is the Delete button, used to delete files that you do not need on your computer anymore. You will be asked to confirm your decision before the relevant file is deleted once and for all.
Appendix
— Frequently Asked Questions
This
appendix answers some frequently asked questions about the SWFter
program. Please check here before requesting assistance. These questions
can help you by offering hints for using the program more efficiently.
Question:
Why is SWFter taking so much time to start?
Answer:
Since SWFter is searching for Shockwave files all over your computer,
it can take some time to list all the files particularly if you have
large and/or slow drives or other virtual devices attached to your
computer.
Question:
I am using the file filter, but no results are displayed!
Answer: Please
remember that you do not have to enter the SWF file extension when
filtering file names.
Question:
I have been using SWFter for some days. What will I gain with registering
the software?
Answer: The
Trial version of SWFter is actually a fully working version that will
however expire within 15 days. There are no additional features with
registration, however your license key will also get you lifetime
upgrades free of charge.
SWFter
Try the 15-day trial version now or
buy
the fully registered version
SWFter
is fully compliant with FTC Advertising
and Disclosure
Rules.
Major credit cards accepted - Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
Discover & JCB
|
