InstantStorm 2.0

With personal Flash files and the help of Instant Storm, you can easily pack them into a screensaver (Flash screensaver).

Compared to other solutions in the same family, IS proved to be superior because it was provided completely free of charge, used a 'find, see' (WYSIWYG) design interface and allowed Vietnameseization almost all components of the installation file.

Install and activate the IS, from the InstantStorm dialog box, click the Create a new blank project button (the first button from left to right), select the General tab, and name the screen saver you are currently in. Design in Screensaver title , click the Browse button, navigate to the storage location of the Flash file you want to use as a screensaver, click on its icon, select Open in the Choose an SWF file dialog box, etc.

Review the contents of this file in the Preview area and then select a desired export size from the list in the Scale area including Show all, automatically adjusting the size to fit the screen. desktop (Exact fit) or keep the original file size (100%).

Switch to the Options tab , click the Open button if you want to design a dialog box that introduces a few details about your screensaver (About dialog box), enter a new title for the About dialog box in the About screensaver area.

Double click here Double click here to set the about box image if you want to insert an artwork for screensavers in this dialog box, navigate to the location of any .bmp file you want to use as your artwork. mouse over its icon; select the Open item in the Select BMP file . dialog box, click the OK button to close this window, check the minimum version of Adobe Flash Player to play your screensaver from the list in the Main area. SWF file requires at least Flash Player version .

Click the Browse button if you want to set the icon for the screensaver, navigate to the storage location of any .ico file you want to use as the icon for the screensaver, click on its icon and select Open in the Choose an ICO file . dialog box to continue.

Click on the Installation tab, click on the Open button if you want to design dialogs for the screensaver installation file, proceed to Vietnamize the interface of all the dialogs presented in the Installation designer window including the welcome dialog. (Welcome screen), Progress dialog, Progress screen, Finish screen, Uninstall screen, Password protection, and things Miscellaneous, click the OK button and then check the Start menu shortcut and Desktop shortcut options before you want your screensaver installer to automatically create shortcuts to quickly activate screensavers on your desktop and in the Start menu.

Go to the Files tab, click on the Add button if you want to attach files related to the use of screensavers (such as the installation and usage guide file), navigate to the file's storage location. , click on its icon and select Open in the Choose additional files . dialog box to continue. Please click on the Remove button when you need to remove the attached file from the packing list or select the Remove all item if you want to remove all.

Finally, select the Publishing tab, click the Create button, name and set the storage location for the screensaver to be rendered as an .exe installation file, click the Save button, wait until you see In the InstantStorm - Information dialog box, click the OK button to finish. Now you can use this .exe file to give screensavers to others. To use, the recipient just needs to double click on the .exe file and perform the installation according to the suggestions in the setup dialogs that you have designed before.

To save all the work you've done to save time and effort when redesigning similar screensavers, go to the File menu, name and set the location for the file. project (.is) and then click on the Save button. When you need to reopen this file, take advantage of the Open . feature from the File menu.

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