i am trying to decrypt a shockwave flash object (swf) so i can edit the "clickable links" i do not know what software i need to do this, so i searched in google but could find anything. i wish it was easier and i can just edit it with notepad, but im sure its no possble so does anyone know how to? i also know some html/php editing so i think its not going to be that hard.
You must looking for a Flash Decompiler , this might help > http://www.sothink.com/product/flashdecompiler/ or here is a list of other such products (searched in google) > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=flash+decompiler&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
so what can i do with fla format, i already have adobe cs studio. can i start editing the fla file from there?
You will need Macromedia Flash program to edit or create flash files, which is a whole different program to learn.