Windows, Mac OSX and now Pocket PC! Zinc v2 Pocket PC Edition is another MDM World Exclusive - Build and Deploy Pocket PC Applications based upon the Macromedia SWF Flash™ Format!

Since its debut at Flash Forward New York, the Pocket PC Edition of Zinc v2 has stirred an immense amount of interest and intrigue in the Flash Development Community! From the web, to the desktop, and now, the Ultimate SWF2EXE is available for Pocket PC Application Development based upon the Macromedia Flash Format!

"Extending the power of Flash Applications onto Pocket PC devices will expand the Flash Eco-System tenfold" said MDM Managing Director, Jaspal Sohal, "we're aiming to bring the same level of functionality and power found in Zinc v2 to developers and designers who want to develop for Pocket PC."

Zinc v2 Pocket PC Edition features over 150 {mdm}Script Commands for use in Pocket PC Flash Applications - Read, Write and Delete Files & Folders, manuipulate Device Settings and even connect to Databases! By supporting {mdm}Script Commands, it means that a single SWF can be compiled for Windows, Mac OSX and Pocket PC using the Zinc v2 Family of Products!

In addition to Scripting support, Zinc v2 Pocket PC Edition also provides novice users with a simple "One Click Build" to port their current Flash Games and Apps to the Pocket PC! Customize Icons, Size & Position - you can even create a customized Active Sync Installer for your Project!

The Pocket PC Edition is shipping now at just £299.99/$549.99 and can be purchased at the MDM Online Shop.

To learn more about Zinc v2 Pocket PC and download the Trial Version, Click Here.

The guys at MDM have been very busy for the past few months in updating their product list and applications. As part of this process they have rebranded the popular application - Flash Studio Pro to Zinc v2.

Here is some more on there upcoming product list and road map for 2005...

Multidmedia Limited (MDM) are very proud to announce their all new 2005 Software Line Up! Here at MDM we have worked hard over the past 2 years to develop and evolve our range of software, and establish ourselves at the forefront of 3rd Party Developers for Macromedia Flash®. In that time, we have led the way in Flash Projector Development with our Flagship Title, Flash Studio PRO, our Flash Active Desktop Creator, FlashCandy and Screen Capture Utility, FlashCast. With the release of these titles, we have expanded the Flash Eco-System far beyond the browser and opned up new doors for Flash Designers and Developers around the globe.

Not content with sitting back and waiting for other companies to catch up with the standards now defined by MDM, we're committed to pushing the envelope even further. Following the principles of Greek Philosopher, Heraclitus, MDM truly believe that "There is nothing permanent except change". For this reason, MDM have been working hard to rebrand our Products and elevate them to a unique level which others can only aspire to. Introducing the MDM 2005 Product Line Up: ZINC™ V2, GLOW™ V2, CAPTURE™ & MDM STUDIO™ V2.

“We bringing about a new energy to both our company and our products with this change” said MDM Managing Director, Jas Sohal, “We have worked to embrace every possibility and opportunity and we want to demonstrate our commitment and belief in our products to our customers, both old and new.”

Mr. Sohal went on to state “This is more than just a rebranding, we have worked hard to ensure MDM Software remain at the forefront of Powerful, Flexible and Rock Solid 3rd Party Titles for Macromedia Flash. Each product has undergone a surgical technical inspection with bugs removed, issues resolved and new features implemented.”

All currently registered users of Flash Studio PRO v2, FlashCandy v2 and FlashCast are entitled to completely free upgrades, respectively, to Zinc™ v2, Glow™ v2 and Capture™.

Source : MDM - http://www.multidmedia.com/news/news.php?id=40

Following on from my post yestersday about MDM, they are currently running a promotion:

"Buy the Mac OSX Plug-In and you could win an Apple iPod Mini!" To be entered into the prize Draw to win an iPod Mini, simply purchase one of the following qualifying Mac OSX Plug-In products before December 31st 2004:

• Mac OSX Plug-In for Flash Studio PRO v2
• Flash Studio PRO v2 & Mac OSX Plug-In Bundle
• mdmStudio inc. Mac OSX Plug-In

The Mac OSX Plug-In is the World's First 3rd Party SWF2EXE Compiler for Mac OSX. Build and Deploy Windows and Mac OSX Applications with Flash Studio PRO v2 and the Mac OSX Plug-In! For more information on the Mac OSX Plug-In, please Click here

http://www.multidmedia.com/shop/promo/

Flash development has moved on leaps and bounds from the early days of Flash 4 & 5. One such company thats pushing the envelope for RAPID Flash Development is MultiDMedia(MDM).

One product of MDM's is Flash Studio PRO v2 which allows you to empower Macromedia 4,5 and MX SWF files and create fully functional applications totally based around the Flash interface.

You can create powerful Desktop Applications for Windows with over 600 new and extremely powerful fscommands for your Flash projects.

Flash Studio PRO v2 can completely customize every aspect of your Application from size, style, border and icon, and it's powerful scripting support allows unrivaled functionality. Flash Studio PRO v2 even allows you to completely skin your projectors and application with over 100 pre-designed Skins!

Also recently they are the first in the Flash Industry to create a plug-in to compile Mac OSX Projectors from Flash... very cool for the Mac communtity! :)

Check out more at : http://www.multidmedia.com/