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.

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