Flash and ActionScript Examples

Lesson I, Donnerstag 18.11.2004

• ReplayFlashIntro.pdf

• examples
  • http://www.yugop.com/
  • http://www.samsung.com/common/microsite/e800/
  • http://www.brunet-saunier.com/v2/
  • http://touch-ds.jp/
  • http://www.crin.uqam.ca/flash/fr/index.html

• creating a movieClip Symbol
  • using the Library Window
  • using the Propertys Window
  • using the Actions Window
  • working with Symbols
    • difference between Symbol and Instance
    • the centerPoint
  • Symbol Hierarchy

• programming a movieClip Symbol
  • comparing FLASH scripting and VectorWorks scripting
  • using the Actions Window
    • normal mode
    • expert mode
  • the onClipEvent() method
  • programming Basics
    • syntax
    • setting/changing values
    • if(){} command

• help yourself
  • the help function
  • using tutorials
  • tutorials in the internet
  • the trace() method
  • test movie
    • list variables
    • list objects

• using a text field
  • creating a dynamic text
  • using the text variable

• interaction with the mousePointer
  • _xmouse and _ymouse

• interaction between Instances
  • using the InstanceName
  • the _root

• Symbol Hierarchy
  • creating Symbols including scripts
  • _parent - _child relationships
  • local and global coordinates

Lesson III, Donnerstag 09.12.2004