Flash MX ActionScript: Creating Objects and Interactive Elements
Product Code: ACTN04 Time: 4 Hour(s) CEUs: .40

Summary:

This course explains how to create and modify ActionScript objects that retrieve time and date information, transform colors, and control sounds within a Flash MX movie clip. This course also explains how to use ActionScript to program a movie clip, load a movie into a movie clip, and to create a user-defined component within a movie clip.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Create and modify ActionScript Date, Color, and Sound objects
  • Discuss targets and paths
  • Create a movie clip and load a movie into it
  • Use an action with a movie clip
  • Create and use user-defined components

Outline:

  • Creating Objects
  • Working with Date Objects
  • Creating a Clock
  • Working with Color Objects
  • Creating a Sound Object
  • Using Sound Methods
  • Understanding Targets and Paths
  • Producing a Movie Clip
  • Creating and Loading Target Movie Clips
  • Using the onClipEvent and with Actions
  • Creating a User-Defined Component

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use the ActionScript component of Flash MX.

Prerequisites:

Experience with Flash MXFlash MX ActionScript: Getting StartedFlash MX ActionScript: Directing and Managing MoviesFlash MX ActionScript: Using Variables, Properties, and Functions

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

  • Macromedia is a registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Flash™ is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc.

Terms of Use:

None

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