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GENERAL:

What is Smoothflash?

Smoothflash is an online gallery for viewing images in a good-looking, yet functional layout. It is easy to setup - and to update your gallery with new images and comments, you only have to upload them to your server. Everything else is automatic.


How much does it cost?

Our price:
Smoothflash V.1 (Standard) : $128.00
Smoothflash 640 (Standard) : $128.00
Smoothflash PRO : $249.00
Smoothflash PRO(upgrade from V1 or 640): $121.00
Smoothflash (Source code) : $495.00
Installation service : $45.00


What's the difference? Please refer to LISENCE.


What's the features of Smoothflash?

  • Dynamic+Stylish
    Build your own 100% database-driven, dynamic website and stylish flash photo gallery today! No programming or database skills needed-Smoothflash does it all!
  • Easy to Use
    Smoothflash is designed so that even the most non-technicall person is able to build a highly functional and sophisticated website with built-in CMS. Create, modify and renew contents with just a click of the mouse!
  • Affordable
    Smoothflash is absolutely cost-effective and ideal for start-up companies or for projects with small budgets that require an advanced solution.
  • Feature Rich
    Fully loaded! Smoothflash brings you the latest features in web technology. The Package includes WYSIWYG editor, XML-based flash gallery, dynamic webform, advanced template engine and more...
  • Customizable
    Smoothflash is highly customizable. Simply apply your own layout, design and script to Smoothflash. Do it on your own or hire us to do it for you!



INSTALL:

How can I Install Smoothflash to my hosting server?

Please refer to Install Manual.

Can you help me to install smoothflash?

Yes. We have installation service. The special price is USD45. Installation service is here.
Please check all the requirements for smoothflash.(about the requirements)
You will need to give us some information below to get our installation service.

Website URL and your desirable directory for smoothflash site, your desirable folder name(if your URL is yoursite.com, and the folder name is smoothflash, the top page will be yoursite.com/smoothflash/index.php), FTP address, username and password, MySQL URL, MySQL username and password

Q. What's FTP? More details

Q. What's MySQL? More details

If you want us to set everything from scratch, please contact us. We have produced hundreds of websites for companies and organizations. If you are interested in Customize service, please contact us with your requirements and your budget. More details about us.(Lotus web studio, Inc)

LICENSE:

What's the difference among"Smoothflash V.1","Smoothflash 640", and PRO?

The features of Smoothflash V.1 is here.

The features of Smoothflash 640
is here.

The features of Smoothflash PRO is here.

One of the features in V1 is a dynamic interface which makes images more attractive. 640 version has a different interface. The size of image is 640W, 640H. You will not have to resize images. With PRO version, you may change the interface as you like. You will also get more functions, such as CMS(content management system. See the comparison chart) and others.
You can also see the comparison chart.

Each Smoothflash license enables you to use Smoothflash on one domain. In order to use Smoothflash on more than one domain, you will need to purchase additional license.

 
PURCHASE:
How do I purchase?

We handle payments through online store.

TECHNICAL:
What are the System Requirements?

For the minimum system requirements, see System Requirements.

Smoothflash is designed to run with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. The program is designed to operate best on a 15" or larger monitor with the display settings of Small Fonts (Windows Default), High Color (16 bit) or higher, and a screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels. Follow the instructions in your Windows manual to check and/or change these settings.

Can Smoothflash be run on a Macintosh/Apple Computer?

Yes, Smoothflash can be run on a Mac.

Can Smoothflash be run on windows server?

Yes, Smoothflash can be run on windows server. Linux server is more sutiable.

Can I change my smoothflash site URL into my favorite URL address?

Yes. Create index.html with 'refresh' code to transfer to your smoothflash site. Upload the index.html file to your favorite URL, and the index.html will direct users to your smoothflash site.

You need to put this code between <head>and </head>tag in index.html of your favorite website.
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0;URL="Your smoothflash website URL">

Is there a limit to file type of images?

Yes. JPEG is suitable for Smoothflash. Not GIF, not Progressive JPEG.

Is there a limit to the size and resolution of the images in Smoothflash?

No. You may upload any size of images, but the desirable image size is
Smoothflash V.1:Max image size is 590W, 360H(pixel)
Smoothflash 640: Max image size is 640W, 640H(pixel)
These sizes are perfect for the flash interface.

How can I upload images to Smoothflash?

You can upload images on your website. Visit your Smoothflash page and log in with your username and password. Click "Gallery Setting" in the left menu, and go to "Add Image". Choose your favorite image and category, and click "Submit" button.

How can I bulk loading images?

You can upload images faster. Connect FTP server, and upload image files into 'upload' folder.
Go to management page(smoothflash back-end) and go to 'Add image'.
At 'upload image', and select images through 'Select Server File' drop down.

How can I change the order of the images?

Go to the category page (back-end) which you want to edit, and you will see the thumnails.
You will find small triangles next to 'edit-delete'.
Click the triangle, and you can change the order as the triangle points.
If you clike the blue one, the image will move to right.
The red one will make the image move to left.

Is it possible to switch off the image random in the first page index.php,
and chose by mysef witch image I want to show?

Yes, it's possible.
Go to Site Contents>Home Page>(Management Page)
Choose your favorite image from "Rotate Image" in the scroll menu.
Check OFF "Rotate All Images", and the selected image will be shown everytime.

If I get V.1 or 640 version first, can I upgrade it to PRO version?

We are sorry but we do not support upgrade service now. If you are interested in functions of PRO, we recommend you to get PRO. Of course it is possible to buy PRO version after V.1 or 640, but you will have to create another site. You can not overwrite the present site into upgraded version.

If I puy PRO after V1 or 640, can I get discount?

Yes. The regular price of PRO version is $249.00, but if you like to buy PRO after V1 or 640, we will offer you a special proce, $121.00. This is very reasonable.

You can purchse PRO with special price here.

My flash site takes long to load images.

Speed of loading images is not adjustable. It depends on your server and connect line.

Can I get off or add new pages such as " Home" "About" "Service" Gallery" etc? (Only PRO version)

Yes, Go to Site Contents(menu on the left of edit page)> Content Page>Edit> Status, and choose "Off" (hide from public). To add a new page, type category name and click "Submit".

Can I change copyright, email etc at the bottom?

Yes. Go to Site Setting> Profile Setting. You can change email address and copyright.
You may not be able to get rid of "Powered by Smoothflash" unless you purchase flash code.

Can I make links from a flash page?

Yes, Go to Category Setting > Category Mgmt > Edit > Optional URL.
Type a absolute pass, URL ( ex. http://www.smoothflash.com ), or relative pass (ex. example.html).
You need to upload the file if you make relative links.

Can I add images to back-end pages, such as Home, About, FAQ and so on? (Only Pro version)

Yes, go to a page which you want to edit. Click "Edit" button at the right corner, and editing tools will show up. Click where you want to add images, and click the "insert/Edit Image" button. Image Properties popup will show up. You may type URL of the image, or you may upload the image from your local.
To edit "Home", click "Site Contents" > "Home page" on the left menu. You may add images in the same way as other pages.

Where can I insert meta tag?

You can not insert meta tag from back-end page (management page), but the best way to insert meta tag to your smoothflash website is modifying index.html. You can find it in you FTP server.

AFFILIATE:
How can I be a selling agent of Smoothflash?

Please contact us with Email.
 
 
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