202784 Flash AS2 to AS3 Conversion

We require an experienced Flash developer to help us port a Flash AS2 application to AS3. The application is a heavily customized and developed whiteboard system. Users can load the SWF file, which currently has a footprint of about 35kb, online and use it to draw on loaded images. <br><br> The current application needs to be ported to AS3 to make use of the new optimized virtual machine and memory capabilities. Moreover we're looking to add additional features in the future to make it a more extensible solution. <br><br> We're looking for someone to help port over the application, almost perfectly, with a few minor adjustments, to the new AS3 standards. <br><br> How Does It Work <br><br> The whiteboard uses Flash Media Server to synchronize whiteboard drawing technology. We use an external FMS hosting service called Influxis, you will have full access to using this in your development. Aside from that the solution uses JavaScript calls with getURL() a lot and similar small intricacies. <br><br> Current Status of the Code <br><br> The current status of the code is quite stable and is very easy to read. It's very modular and organizes the code into a readable and intuitive structure. It uses one main .fla file and makes calls to almost 17 .as scripts, each containing their own system functions. The following is a list of .as scripts that would need to be converted: <br><br> - BgSlide.as<br> - ColorSelector.as<br> - ColorSlectorTool.as<br> - CursorTracker.as<br> - DrawingExtractor.as<br> - Ellipse.as<br> - FontList.as<br> - Line.as<br> - Netconnect.as<br> - PlayerSync.as<br> - Rect.as<br> - Sandbox.as<br> - Slider.as<br> - StringCompression.as<br> - Text.as<br> - TransformerGizmo.as<br> - [login to view URL] <br><br> I've attached samples of [login to view URL], [login to view URL] and [login to view URL] to give you a sample of the coding style and the scope of the project. Technically this isn't a very complex project, what does make it somewhat difficult is understanding the scope of the code and the precision and focus of optimisation techniques. <br><br> Who We Are Looking For <br><br> We are looking for an experienced individual with a solid grounding in Flash to help with the basic porting. We're looking to have this completed in 1-3 weeks, give us your schedule and we'll work it around what your timing. <br><br> We're also looking for someone who has the same attention to detail and focus to help make this a solid and proper porting of the original code. <br><br> What Is Necessary <br><br> The package of source will be provided, we're looking for you to do is port the current code. This should be relatively simple and not very time consuming. It's a matter of meshing the AS2 into AS3 and re-working the FLA. Here are a few added points that we will be stressing for the deliverable: <br><br> - Perfect functionality of the application, to make the same if not better than the original application. Meaning it works the same way in look and functionality. - Create the solution using roughly the same methods as the original source, we don't want to make it completely different than the original source, keep in mind that this should not stop you from incorporating more efficient or better models for development. If you have an idea that dramatically deviates from the original structure of the code, run it by us. - The final SWF build should remain within the 40kb footprint that we've specified.<br> - Proper commenting and standard coding styles.<br> - Keep modular development in mind, we plan to add more tools and features in the future, so we want it to be able to extend it in that way. <br><br> What Is Not Necessary <br><br> It is not expected to code the entire solution from scratch. The code base of this application should be enough to port over, we see no need to recode it from scratch. Suggestions to do so wont be taken lightly, but you'd have to prove your case and the economic consideration must be made. <br><br> Future Upgrades <br><br> There are plans to many upgrades and future extensions to the solution, your services will be required to advance it further. So this is of course requesting a long-term relationship. Our previous developer didn't have the time to work with us, we've decided to push ahead, take on a new relationship and upgrade the solution at the same time. <br><br> Bidding Considerations <br><br> In bidding we'd ask you to please provide samples of your work. PLEASE DO NOT simply comment that you are interested in reviewing the project. We are also not interested in sending out the entire code, if you'd like to see more we can send you at maximum 5-6 more scripts. <br><br> Please provide samples of your previous work, usually projects that show a complex nature would be helpful we'd like to see more technical ability than design. <br><br> I am happy to entertain questions on behalf of my company. You may contact me using the built in messaging system and we'll discuss further.