Flash MX ActionScript Series: Using Variables
Product Code: ACTN03 Time: 7.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains how to create variables in ActionScript that collect and display data. This course explains how to use ActionScript to create and store data in an array and to retrieve and display data from an array. The course also explains how to create objects, set and change the properties of an object, and to use functions to perform tasks within a Flash MX movie clip.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Discuss and use variables
  • Differentiate between string data and numeric data
  • Create arrays and combine them with variables
  • Create and set objects and object properties
  • Create and use functions

Topics:

  • Understanding Data Types
  • Understanding String and Numeric Data
  • Creating Variables
  • Working with Strings
  • Working with Numbers and Boolean Values
  • Creating Arrays
  • Working with Arrays
  • Creating Movie Clips
  • Setting an Object's Properties
  • Moving Objects
  • Rotating and Scaling Objects
  • Changing Opacity and Hiding Objects
  • Getting an Object's Properties
  • Creating Functions
  • Using Functions

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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