MaxiMenu - Powerful Flash Menus Instantly in Dreamweaver
About the MaxiMenu Extension for Dreamweaver
The MaxiMenu Extension for Dreamweaver allows you to create powerful Flash-based menus, directly in Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004, 8, CS3, or CS4 (Flash is not required). The customization potential is incredible. Use one of the 18 pre-built skins, or create your own using the style editor. With support for custom images, icons, colors, font styles, and visual effects, the possibilities are infinite. A list of Features is shown below, or see the Samples page for finished examples. To download and try out the software now, go to the Download page.
To insert a menu, you click the Insert Menu button in Dreamweaver. The wizard launches, allowing you to specify menu data using a powerful & easy-to-use interface which includes a built-in preview. Select a pre-built skin, tweak style settings as desired, and click Insert. Your menu will be inserted in the web page, ready for deployment. Making changes is just as easy. By using HTML as its base, the menu's links are fully search engine friendly.
Because the menus are Flash-based, all of your users will receive the exact same impressive experience. You won't be at the mercy of browser compatibility quirks, as is the case with Ajax and Javascript based technologies. The rock-solid stability and ubiquity of the Flash Player ensures uniform delivery of your slideshows. According to the latest survey, at least 97.2% of internet users have the Flash Player 9, which the MaxiMenu uses. If not, the MaxiMenu has built-in Flash Player detection, which allows you to redirect users to upgrade.
To download the free trial version now, go to the Download page. To get started, see the detailed documentation available on the Support page.
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Features
- Customization - Above all else, customization is what sets the MaxiMenu apart. It can become anything you want it to become. Vertical or horizontal, full transparency, custom images, fonts, colors, transition effects, transition speeds -- everything is customizable.
- Professional Appearance - The MaxiMenu creates website navigation which communicates a tone of professionalism
- Streamlined Development / Time Savings - The MaxiMenu is designed from the ground up to promote fast development and save time. Integration in Dreamweaver means you don't have to switch environments. Flash is not required.
- Unlimited Submenus - There is no limit to the depth of your menu, and you can even customize every level differently
- Instant WYSIWYG Preview - The edit window includes a preview panel, which shows exactly what your menu will look like
- Pre-built Templates / Skins - Get a running start on any project with the 18+ built-in skins
- Extensive Documentation - Detailed help -- in both web and PDF format -- is available for all aspects of the product
- Flash-based Display - Add cool visual effects and transitions making an enjoyable user experience
- Search-Engine Friendly - Menu data is HTML based, allowing for search engines to process all menu data just like normal page hyperlinks
- Browser Compatibility - Menus are compatible with all modern browsers running the Flash Player 9 - at least 97.7% of users. Built-in Flash Player detection ensures a positive experience for users who need to upgrade.
- Small Browser Footprint - Supporting files are only around 45 KB.
- Dynamic Data Ready - Menus can easily utilize external dynamic data files, allowing for instant updates
- Accessibility Compatible - By using SWFObject and HTML-based content, menus are accessibility compatible
- W3C Valid (X)HTML - The extension inserts code which is fully W3C valid
- Free Trial - Try out the software now; the trial easily converts to a full version.
System Requirements
- Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004, 8, CS3, or CS4 is required; Flash is not required
- Mac or Windows
- Macintosh - Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.2
- Windows - Windows XP with Service Pack 2; Windows Vista; Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4; Windows 2003 Server
- Free Adobe AIR runtime
- Note - Dreamweaver MX on Vista is not supported.