Why have I missed out on this for so long?

Shared libraries are very easy to setup and save soo much time. Here is how I setup my shared libraries.

1. Create an .fla that will hold all shared assets for instance sharring an arrow button.
   
2. Create the arrow button then convert that arrow into a movie clip symbol and Linkage it to any Class com.Arrows.
3. Then in Sharing check Export for runtime sharing and then input the url where the swf will be published.
4. Next create the .fla to where you want to import the shared object.
5. Create an empty movieclip that will import the shared object with these properties. Linkage the Class that was used before com.Arrows then in Sharing check Import for runtime sharing and in the URL put the path to the shared library swf.

And that is it. You can now update any of your assets by opening the shared library.swf and BAM! your done. Good luck.

10 Useful tips in developing a large scale flash as3 site that is fully dynamic in every way possible.

1. Start with SWF Address or Gaia and work your site around those frameworks for deeplinking.
2. Consistently check to make sure the flash doesn’t bog down the processor and loading times are adequate
3. Use as many classes as you can to cut down on repetitive functions
4. Make sure all a href=”" target=”_blank” links are not blocked by browser popup blockers as you code to save headache at crunch time.
5. Disable all elements on stage that are not in the tabIndex by tabEnabled = false;
6. Make sure you have all the up-to-date free debugging software. Flash Tracer is great if your on FireFox
7. Make sure you removeEventListeners as you develop for garbage collection
8. One object to rule them all. If your loading in XML create an object={}; so you can call one central location to prevent player corruption down the road.
9. Instead of for loops everywhere try forEach()
10. Enjoy as3 and learn something new with every new project. Check out this very helpful presentation by Branden Hall CTO & Chief Sofware Architect at Automata Studios