Flash MX ActionScript: Statements, Expressions, and Testing
Product Code: ACTN06 Time: 4 Hour(s) CEUs: .40

Summary:

This course explains how to use ActionScript to create conditional statements that evaluate parameters within a Flash FX movie. This course explains how to use ActionScript to create and evaluate logical operators, string expressions, and mathematical expressions. The course also explains how to use the Key object to execute actions.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Create conditional statements
  • Use logical operators
  • Compare expressions
  • Use and animate the Key object
  • Set breakpoints to stop a movie at a line of ActionScript
  • Use the Movie Explorer to organize Flash movie objects

Outline:

  • Creating Conditional Statements
  • Working with Conditional Statements
  • Working with Logical Operators
  • Creating String and Mathematical Expressions
  • Creating Incremental and Decremental Expressions
  • Using the Key Object
  • Scripting a Guess Number Game
  • Testing Movies
  • Using the trace Action
  • Debugging in Authoring Mode
  • Watching a Variable
  • Working with Breakpoints
  • Using the Movie Explorer

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • 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 FunctionsFlash MX ActionScript: Creating Objects and Interactive ElementsFlash MX ActionScript: Working with Text, Buttons, and Menus

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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