A Concise Guide to the SWF File Format

Table of Contents

• SWF Format Specification
  • Basic Concepts
    • Container Format
    • Types of Tags
    • Tag Ordering and Streaming
    • Characters and the Dictionary
    • Display List
    • Numbers and Coordinates
    • Transforms
    • Processing a SWF File
    • File Compression Strategy
    • Extension Mechanism
  • Sample SWF Files
• SWF File Reference
  • Basic Data Types
    • Bit Values
    • Integer Values
    • Fixed-Point Values
    • Color Values
    • ColorWithAlpha Values
    • Rectangle Values
    • Matrix Values
    • Color Transform Values
    • Color Transform with Alpha Values
    • String Values
  • SWF File Tags
  • Definition Tags
    • Shape Architecture
    • Bitmaps
    • Buttons
    • Fonts and Text
    • Sounds
    • Sprites
  • Control Tags
    • Display List
    • Control
    • Actions
• Terminology