Is Flash HWA Compatible?

I've been wondering this fro a while. There's an alternative to color replace, which HWA is required to use. I think it's called Shaders, if memory serves. Anyway, if i'm making a game and export in flash, will the new colors I use on the object by using shaders method still work? Or am I still limited to using Color Replace method for flash games? Last I checked, using color replace slows the FPS down on flash games (where it does not on regular .exe games). But I hear this is supposedly going to be corrected soon in a later build of MMF2. I have yet to hear anything about this since last I heard.

So this is why I was wondering if flash is HWA compatible. Of all the HWA effects it can produce in a regular game, would be able to produce in a flash game? If not, maybe there are some alternative effects that could produce the same effect, but in a flash game instead.

Flash support the main HWA effects, but not shaders. It also supports the RGB Coefficient and the semi-transparency for the layers, frame and objects.
Flash display is HWA driven.

I don't know if Flash is HWA compatible. I just wanted to point out that starting from build 254, the Flash runtime supports the RGB coefficient effect. Maybe this can help you in changing the colors?

EDIT: Francois was faster.

Whats the RGB Coefficient effect? Is that like the color replace thing, or is this something different?

You'd have to try yourself, it is different from Replace Color. RGB Coefficient affects the whole sprite by changing the balance of colors.

Can someone explain to me the use of RGB Coefficient effect in flash? Do I need to download a new extension to use? Or do I already have it?

You alreread have it. The RGB coefficient multiplies each pixel : if the color is white, you can tint it in whatever color you want. Best for you is to try with a background oibject and enter different values, you'll quickly see what it does.
There is a RGB coefficient for the frame, and for layers.

Okay, does it make a difference that I am running Build R253? I read somewhere that regular MMF2, and MMF2 HWA version were put together at some point, but I'm unsure which version that was. :-/

Start > Control Panel > Programs

If there is a HWA listed then MMF and HWA has not merged yet.

Marv

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Originally Posted by nivram

Start > Control Panel > Programs

If there is a HWA listed then MMF and HWA has not merged yet.

Marv

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When I looked at this, the only ones I see are 'MMF2 Developer SWF File Exporter' and 'Multimedia Fusion Developer 2'. So I guess that means the last build I have is a merge? I still can't find the HWA options though.
Also, I have not installed an HWA version before or after I updated from my CD to the latest R253, the one that is recognized by MMF2's update system (not the one on the forum). So I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

HWA merged back in build 249 or so, so you'll have the merged version.

Okay, in the object properties, I think I found where the RGB Coefficient lies under the 'Effects' line. Unfortunately it looked greyed out. I've tried to change the effect from none to something else, but no luck. Is there any way to enable it?

EDIT: OK Wait, so in the Application properties, I change the display options to Direct3D to make the HWA options work? Cause I've tried some of the other display options, and it didn't enable it.

Honestly, I am really hoping that the FPS slowdown issue with using Replace Color method in Flash Runtime is fixed. This would really help my game progress. :-/

Build 254 has merge the the HA with normal. You should install build 254 : HWA is really fast...