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Flux
Flux 4.0.31
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Advanced web design tool.   Demo ($140)
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    The Escapers Ltd
Flux is an advanced XHTML and CSS web design software.

You can do Web 2.0, AJAX, and most other buzzword-compliant things. Flux has the following features:
  • Drag-and-drop design of web pages, you can do almost anything without touching or even seeing XHTML/CSS . But you can meddle with the code if you want.
  • Apply cool (or cheesy) effects to images from right within Flux.
  • Attach funky javascript actions to your page without having a clue what you're doing.
  • Embed Quicktime Movies, Flash and other objects.
  • Edit sites directly off FTP and SFTP
What's New
Version 4.0.31:
  • Embedded Inspector - Do everything from a single window.
  • FreeCode - FreeCode allows you to code however you want, but still allows you to make changes visually.
  • All New FTP - FTP and SFTP completly re-written, rock solid and dependable.
  • Gradients - A graphical CSS gradient editor makes this complex area simple, and you can easily export the gradients as images for backwards compatibility.
  • Image Maps - Full support for MAP and AREA tags, complex poylgons can be easily manipulated.
  • AutoComplete - AutoComplete knows your code, completing tags, colors, even image paths.
  • Portuguese Locale - Thanks Paulo!
  • Many bug fixes.
Version 4.0.31:
  • Embedded Inspector - Do everything from a single window.
  • FreeCode - FreeCode allows you to code however you want, but still allows you to make changes visually.
  • All New FTP - FTP and SFTP completly re-written, rock solid and dependable.
  • Gradients - A graphical CSS gradient editor makes this complex area simple, and you can easily export the gradients as images for more...
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later



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Flux User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 4.x:
(14)
Your rating: Now say why...
Overall:
(111)

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the_skippy reviewed on 09 May 2012
The developers say it's DreamWeaver competitor, and they aren't far off it, it's not perfect, like others have said, the learning curve is steep, no worse than DW, but don't expect to jump right in.

When you get it though, it's awesome, the best web app for the Mac!
[Version 4.0.27]

1 Reply

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+1

+141
Orion Mk. V replied on 09 May 2012
Yeah, I've owned v2 & 3, but still can't seem to get the hang of the app even after trying the v4 demo. I've used a ton of WYSIWYG and code-based web dev apps, but this one is just counterintuitive to me. I keep trying, but always end up returning to Dreamweaver & CSSedit. The window/panel arrangement seems clunky and I have to go through multiple steps for most things, and selecting just the right elements in the WYSIWYG can be tricky. Still, I'm glad we have alternatives to the overpriced Dreamweaver. ;)
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+3

+127

Mikebenda reviewed on 07 May 2012
I was one of the early purchasers of Flux 3 which, while it showed potential, never felt like a finished product. It was missing a lot of basic features and others weren't that well implemented.

It didn't get much use out of it, but I still sent the developers feedback hoping to help them improve this promising application.

Now, instead of giving us updates leading to a fleshed-out product that's actually usable, they instead come out with a new version?

I'll stick with Adobe.
[Version 4.0.27]


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-1

-1

wiganfan reviewed on 01 May 2012
Customer support is amazing. Version 4 is a massive improvement, V3 was OK, but this is really next generation stuff.
[Version 4.0.25]


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-2

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turboyou reviewed on 01 May 2012
Outstanding Mac app, a true DreamWeaver killer! Learning curve can be challenging, but once you've mastered it, unbeatable!
[Version 4.0.25]


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+7

Bixo reviewed on 26 Apr 2012
Great app. Can import projects build with other programs, iWeb for example.
Bought version 3 in early 2012. A few month later they cam with a payed ugprade. After explaining my disappointent to the support team, I got a free upgrade to v4.
[Version 4.0.25]


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-20

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DavyB reviewed on 26 Apr 2012
Don't confuse this product "flux" with "f.lux" which is a free colour temperature utility for your monitor|screen device see http://stereopsis.com/flux/
[Version 4.0.25]

1 Reply

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+9

+80
MacUpdate-Warren replied on 26 Apr 2012
I understand where you are coming from, but does that really warrant a one-star rating? Did you have a bad experience with this Flux?
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+1
dizeyner commented on 25 Apr 2012
Waiting and hoping that Adobe's Muse will be a designers dream? forget about it.

Instead take a look at a great product which has been around for a bit already! Its called FLux and created by a fantastic brother team in the UK!

Drag and drop design and no need to code. This doesnt mean you will never need a developer or never need to know any code in your entire career, but for those static sites, landing pages, or "squeeze" pages, brochure sitelets, Flux maybe just what the doctor ordered.

Its not adobe, so there may seem to be a bit of a learning curve and there are a few little kinks, but customer service is TOP NOTCH and these guys are really on top of their game!

FLux, GET IT.

http://www.theescapers.com/flux/
[Version 4.0.24]


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+1

+27

DelportF reviewed on 25 Apr 2012
I mostly use Rapidweaver because it is easy to use and can create nice website in minutes.
Flux however, is way more powerful. But the asking price is out my league. $140 is just to much.

Nevertheless 4 stars for being a very good app.
[Version 4.0.24]

1 Reply

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+43
Aetnaria replied on 27 Apr 2012
They have a temporary discount down to $64.99 in the mac app store 'til April 30th, if you're just looking for a lower price point.
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+54
Markus Winter commented on 25 Apr 2012
Why is this listed as new???

Version 3.2.48 was created 11. Oktober 2011
[Version 3.2.48]

1 Reply

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The Escapers (developer) replied on 25 Apr 2012
I don't know, I'm going to contact MacUpdate about it...

Moray
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+303

Xplicit reviewed on 22 Apr 2012
Tried Flux several times but unfortunately it's (like someone said) quite hard to use so I always went back to using Espresso/Coda instead.
[Version 4.0.21]

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The Escapers (developer) replied on 23 Apr 2012
Please check out our screencasts and Quickstart guide, available from the 'Help' button here...
http://www.theescapers.com/flux
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Michael_frankel had trouble on 11 Apr 2012
Just purchased Flux v.4 and the download is going very, very, very slow even over my broadband connection. Nothing else is going slow.

If you're going to offer an update, how about making sure the download site is working properly!!
[Version 4.0.15]

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+1
Michael_frankel replied on 11 Apr 2012
Received a message from the developer. If you've purchased the update and are having trouble downloading version 4, try http://s3.amazon.com/Flux/FluxV4.zip
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+4
Ladydarby replied on 15 Apr 2012
It's back in order now, I downloaded my copy to test it out just now and it was fine.
burypromote
+1

+5
Mikael B had trouble on 04 Jul 2011
I was tempted by the macupdate promo, but both the version here and the 1.2.35 version I get from Escapers can't run on my PowerPC G5 as it seems to be Intel only. So either Escapers made a compile mistake or they have silently stopped compiling for PPC.
As Flux 3.1.30 did run on PPC I must say it's quite odd to hide or abandon the PPC version with an incremental update.
[Version 3.1.35]

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+5
Mikael B replied on 04 Jul 2011
It should say "both the version here [at macupdate] and the 3.1.35 version I get from Escapers"
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+1

+5
Mikael B replied on 04 Jul 2011
not a word on their blog either
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+12
Foxyorb had trouble on 08 Feb 2011
I keep getting an annoying error message after each manual updates. Anyone else getting an Update Error! message when using the Check for Updates option. Should I delete and reinstall?
[Version 3.1.14]

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Foxyorb replied on 24 Feb 2011
Version 3.1.17 has finally resolved my Update Error! problem. Thank you The Escapers.
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+2

+14
Midipro had trouble on 12 Jan 2010
To MacUpdate tech support. When clicking "Developer"> The Escapers, why doesn't it take me to the developer website anymore? This happens with all other developer links. I also directly reported this to MacUpdate support awhile ago, but no answer. I didn't really wanted to post this here, but I figure it's probably more visible.

Thank you
[Version 2.47.13]

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+15
Macupdate-Trevor commented on 12 Jan 2010
You can click on "More Information" to get the developer's site.
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+186
Maclover1.1 replied on 15 Jan 2010
Seems they changed their setup at Macupdate and instead now the developer link generates a page with all the products made that specific developer... which makes good sense.


Phil@mbp rated on 10 May 2012

[Version 4.0.31]



+52

Bleech_Jef rated on 09 May 2012

[Version 4.0.31]



+85

Gitteboy rated on 05 May 2012

[Version 4.0.27]



+2

Spraygluer rated on 04 May 2012

[Version 4.0.27]




Flyingrat rated on 28 Apr 2012

[Version 4.0.25]



+15

Monzterdk rated on 20 Apr 2012

[Version 4.0.21]



+26

OsloX rated on 19 Apr 2012

[Version 4.0.21]



+7

Bixo rated on 18 Apr 2012

[Version 4.0.21]




Ollibaer rated on 16 Apr 2012

[Version 4.0.15]




aghadu rated on 12 Apr 2012

[Version 4.0.15]


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Version Downloads:1,097
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License:Demo
Date:09 May 2012
Platform:Intel
Price: $140.00
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Flux is an advanced XHTML and CSS web design software.

You can do Web 2.0, AJAX, and most other buzzword-compliant things. Flux has the following features:
  • Drag-and-drop design of web pages, you can do almost anything without touching or even seeing XHTML/CSS . But you can meddle with the code if you want.
  • Apply cool (or cheesy) effects to images from right within Flux.
  • Attach funky javascript actions to your page without having a clue what you're doing.
  • Embed Quicktime Movies, Flash and other objects.
  • Edit sites directly off FTP and SFTP
Create the whole site within the WYSIWYG editor, type in XHTML, or a bit of both. You can use one of the supplied templates to get you started, or just stare creatively at a blank page.
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