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Authorware Web Sites

The following websites provide valuable resources when developing a project in Authorware. If there is a website you would like us to consider adding to this list, please send a feature request.

Authorware Web Sites
DLLs, UCDs, U32s, & XCMDs
ActiveX Web Sites
CBT & Instructional Design
Font Web Sites
Authorware Developer Sites

Authorware Web Sites

The AWARE Page
Home of the AWARE Listserve - search the archives or sign up for this well-regarded mailing list for Authorware professionals.
Authorware.com
A Dazzle Technologies Corporation site with many Authorware resources and articles.
Mark Henry Enterprises
Home of TAAC (The Alternative Authorware Conference).
Mike's Authorware Resource Site
Several examples of code and sample Authorware files available for downloading.
Apurva Lawale
Provides advanced code and concepts for Authorware developers.
Apixel Pty LTD
A dedicated interactive multimedia and Web site development company - includes resources for Authorware.
Click Craft
A site full of e-learning content and tools - Authorware section with lots of accessibility info.
Brookwood
Internet Training and Development Solutions - be sure to look at their e-learning section.
AEC Learning Consulting
Examples and Knowledge Objects for integrating Authorware with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
GanTek Multimedia
This developer of custom multimedia software has several Authorware tips and source code available for downloading.
Authorware-Amy.com
Dedicated Authorware site with tips, examples, and Authorware chats.
Integration New Media
Has Authorware Xtras and samples.
DirectXtras
DirectXtras creates Xtras for Authorware and Director.
i3D Xtra
This easy to use Xtra enables you to create a 3D interactive world within Authorware-based applications.
A'ware Tips
Web site containing various tips and samples for creating Authorware applications.
MojoMole, Inc.
Web site containing Authorware news, samples, custom U32s, ActiveX controls, Knowledge Objects, Commands, and more.
Tomorrows-Key
Authorware web site with tips and examples.
B A Brown& Associates
Multimedia development and Authorware programming. Check for Authorware samples under the "AWARE" button.
BDWilliams.com
Authorware development tips and samples.
Nowhereroad
Great resource for building games, simulation, and Computer Based Training (CBT).
TillmanAllenGreer
Ardis Media Group (www.ardismedia.com) merged with TillmanAllenGreer Marketing & Communications. The new web site has Authorware resources such as U32s. Choose Resources>Developer Resources to see the Authorware stuff.

DLLs, UCDs, U32s, & XCMDs

Gary Smith's UCD Download Page
Lots of good UCDs for Authorware
Apixel U32s
Has many U32s products available

ActiveX Web Sites

Microsoft's ActiveX Technology Home
A broad range of ActiveX controls information.
Microsoft's Introduction to ActiveX
Article explaining guidelines for using ActiveX.
InnoVision Development's ActiveX Resource Center
Library of ActiveX controls, FAQs, and information about developing controls.
CodeGuru ActiveX Programming
Articles and resources for creating ActiveX controls.
Developer.com - ActiveX Tutorial
Tutorial about ActiveX controls.
ComponentSource
ActiveX controls and other components and resources available for download or purchase.
RealNetworks
The latest information about the RealNetworks ActiveX control.

CBT & Instructional Design

Training& Development Community Center
An extremely rich site full of resources for the training developer community.

Font Web Sites

Adobe Typography Topics
Frequently asked questions about Type 1 fonts.
Open Type fonts from Adobe Technology Overview
Frequently asked questions about Open Type fonts from Adobe technology.
Microsoft Typography
The Microsoft Typography Web site, which explains the benefits and features of TrueType.
Microsoft - Typography on the Web
Articles from Microsoft's Typography group about using fonts on the Web.
Microsoft Type Foundry and Font Download links
Links to font foundries, download sites, and news.
TrueDoc FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Bitstream TrueDoc.
TrueType Specification
Complete specifications for TrueType font styles.
TrueType vs. PostScript Type 1: What's the Difference?
A white paper by Thomas W. Phinney.

Authorware Developer Sites

AEC Consulting
AEC Consulting provides consulting, development, Learning Management integration and training for multimedia and database applications, using a variety of tools.
Cape Media
From whiz-bang presentations to interactive e-learning courseware, Cape Media has the experience to help your project realize its full potential.
The Red Shirt Interactive Group
Specialists in advanced digital communications, developing Web sites, hybrid CD-ROMs, and traditional business presentations.
Magnitude
A new media/new technology company--with a production background going back over ten years--specilizing in the Internet, CD-ROMs and Digital Media.
ICSMultimedia
A company specializing in corporate communication and e-learning.