Flash MX 2004 Components books?

[chrishosch]

Hi all,

I'm wondering what are the best publications for learning Flash MX 2004 Pro. Specifically the component architecture. I'm working on a rather complex e-commerce application, and I need to learn more about components quickly. Any suggestions?

Chris

[Drakkon]

Goto this directory on your computer (replace the name Duke with the name of whomever flash is installed for)

C:\Documents and Settings\Duke\Local Settings\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash MX 2004\en\Configuration\HelpPanel\Help\UsingComponen ts

its all the HTML files that are loaded into the flash help system. Print em all out and make your own book :) personally i think this is the best way...most books cost a ton and dont even have half of what flash has put into their descriptions and comments and even give code examples and hints

[chrishosch]

I could do that, but why bother printing them out? I've already used the help extensively, believe me. But, I'm looking for something that explains things in laymen's terms. With a lot of tutorials and such. I'm a 'learn by doing' kinda guy.

[Rossman]

If you find anything, let me know. I've been keeping my eye out as well but it seems hard to get any really solid info on the components. Especially skinning/customizing them...