Macromedia Flash MX ActionScript
by Doug Sahlin
Start the free chapterAuthor Doug Sahlin teaches you the ins and outs of Macromedia Flash MX ActionScripting. Designed to create websites or multimedia presentations for CD-ROM, Flash MX ActionScripting allows users to create exciting animated graphics while keeping a smaller file size than with conventional graphic editing methods. Learn key concepts that will make your Flash designs efficient and entertaining. If you create Flash designs for clients, adding ActionScript to your repertoire will keep you busy creating new designs for existing clients and possibly some new ones. Get started right away by clicking one of the movie topics below.
Course content
Introduction4 lessons
Introduction To ActionScript8 lessons
- What is an ActionScript?2:421 credit or ad
- Understanding Object Oriented Programming2:551 credit or ad
- When to Use ActionScript3:211 credit or ad
- Introducing the Actions Panel3:171 credit or ad
- Working in Normal Mode3:171 credit or ad
- Working in Expert Mode3:301 credit or ad
- Using the Reference Panel3:271 credit or ad
- Understanding ActionScript Syntax3:391 credit or ad
Creating ActionScript Movies9 lessons
- About Flash Symbol Types2:571 credit or ad
- Adding an Action to Your Script2:151 credit or ad
- Adding an Action to a Keyframe3:531 credit or ad
- Adding an Action to an Object3:001 credit or ad
- Adding an Action to a Button2:481 credit or ad
- Planning Your ActionScript Movie3:551 credit or ad
- Tips for Creating Code pt. 13:201 credit or ad
- Tips for Creating Code pt. 23:271 credit or ad
- Dissecting an ActionScript3:161 credit or ad
Controlling The Timeline With ActionScript5 lessons
Controlling Movie Content With ActionScript3 lessons
Creating ActionScript Loops5 lessons
Working With Variables And Arrays8 lessons
- About Variables and Arrays1:401 credit or ad
- Understanding Variable Data Types1:391 credit or ad
- Variable and Array Naming Conventions2:581 credit or ad
- Declaring a Variable3:421 credit or ad
- Creating an Array3:391 credit or ad
- Working with Arrays pt. 14:141 credit or ad
- Working with Arrays pt. 23:321 credit or ad
- Getting Data From an Array3:321 credit or ad
Modifying An Object With ActionScript6 lessons
Using ActionScript with Text4 lessons
Using ActionScript Objects11 lessons
- Creating an Object Instance2:441 credit or ad
- Object Groups2:451 credit or ad
- Using the Date Object pt. 13:151 credit or ad
- Using the Date Object pt. 22:541 credit or ad
- Using the Date Object pt. 33:221 credit or ad
- Using the Sound Object pt. 12:201 credit or ad
- Using the Sound Object pt. 22:301 credit or ad
- Using the Color Object2:481 credit or ad
- Using the Key Object pt. 13:491 credit or ad
- Using the Key Object pt. 23:191 credit or ad
- Generating Random Numbers4:021 credit or ad
Creating Dynamic Content With ActionScript8 lessons
- Understanding Paths And Targets3:171 credit or ad
- Using Path Aliases4:251 credit or ad
- Programming a Movie Clip3:361 credit or ad
- Using the with Action2:201 credit or ad
- Loading Content Into a Target Movie Clip2:281 credit or ad
- Using the Attach Movie Method3:251 credit or ad
- Creating Modular ActionScript2:531 credit or ad
- Using the Duplicate Movie Clip Action3:421 credit or ad
Creating Interactive Buttons And Navigation Devices8 lessons
- Creating a Button4:101 credit or ad
- Creating an Invisible Button2:521 credit or ad
- Creating a Drag and Drag Element3:331 credit or ad
- Creating a Navigation Bar pt. 12:421 credit or ad
- Creating a Pop Up Menu pt. 13:061 credit or ad
- Creating a Pop Up Menu pt. 24:121 credit or ad
- Creating a Pop Up Menu pt. 32:561 credit or ad
- Creating an Animated Button3:141 credit or ad
Working With Statements And Expressions9 lessons
- Creating Conditional Statements pt. 12:281 credit or ad
- Creating Conditional Statements pt. 22:221 credit or ad
- Comparing Statements with Logical Operators3:381 credit or ad
- Using the Logical Not Operator2:291 credit or ad
- Working with Mathematical Expressions4:551 credit or ad
- Working with String Expressions3:531 credit or ad
- Manipulating Data pt. 13:561 credit or ad
- Manipulating Data pt. 22:561 credit or ad
- Manipulating Data pt. 33:471 credit or ad