Can Flash save data from a text file locally

[zero_skill]

Is it possible to save file in a txt format using Flash.

I want to create a game that ask for a name and then later store it in a TXT file together with the score (locally)

thanks

zero_skill

[ClauÐio - Flash Developer - www.websigns.com.ar -]

try sharedObject , is a "flash cookie" or some like that.

regards

[rbhakta]

I have not tried this, but since javascript works in flash, try creating a
cookie. It might work within flash, or if this your flash document is being
displayed in a browser, it might be easier to write the javascript in your html
document.

If you're not familiar creating cookies, just google it, I'm sure you'll find
tons. Hope it helps, and post back to this forum let us know how and what works.

[adireddy]

You cannot directly store data in TXT files from flash. You need to use any server-side script like PHP, ASP to do it.

Another option you have is to store data in Flash cookies (LocalShared Object)

[zero_skill]

what i had in mind is --- i save it in a floppy disk --- run the swf file
(example a simple game) and store (write) the data in that floppy disk as text
file --- if this is possible can you help me --- i will be using this to a
pre-school class (like playing games and saving score).

zero_skill

[JayCharles]

Nope... you can't do that.

what you would have to do is have the .swf send the text data to your server,
and have your application server write the text file, and then force a download
of the file back to the client. The user could then save the text file to the
disk.... perhaps a little more than a preschool student would be ready for
(unless you've got some really bright kids there).

Since you're planning to distribute the application on fixed media, you could
use one of the programs that create a functional standalone exe (Like Zinc or
SWF Studio). These programs extend the capabilities of the Flash movie, and
will allow you to handle your text files locally.

[SimonTheSwift]

Another powerful program, that turns your .swf into a stand-alon .exe, is mProjector. You can download a trial at
[url]http://www.screentime.com/software/mprojector/[/url].

Simon