Note: The following article is an excerpt from Macromedia Flash MX 2004 ActionScript: Training from the Source by Derek Franklin and Jobe Makar. Introductions form the start of any great...
Object-Oriented ProgrammingActionScript 2.0 is fully object-oriented programming (OOP) language that provides several benefits to programmers, especially when creating large-scale Flash applications or presentations. OOP encourages reusability. You reuse a class...
Migrating from ActionScript 1.0 to ActionScript 2.0 The first thing to understand about updating existing (Flash MX) ActionScript to ActionScript 2.0 is that, in many cases, it's not necessary. ActionScript...
ActionScript 2.0 Language Details ActionScript 2.0 introduces several new programming keywords and concepts, including classes, inheritance, and interfaces. These concepts comprise what is commonly known as object-oriented programming. Classes you...
Introduction to ActionScript 2.0As the scripting language for Macromedia Flash, ActionScript has evolved incrementally over many releases. At the heart of ActionScript 2.0 is a formal and familiar approach to...
Object-Oriented Programming ActionScript 2.0 is fully object-oriented programming (OOP) language that provides several benefits to programmers, especially when creating large-scale Flash applications or presentations. OOP encourages reusability. You reuse a...
Handling Events Events are actions that occur while a SWF file is playing. An event such as a mouse click or a keypress is called a user event because it...
About Syntax and Statements Learning ActionScript syntax and statements is like learning how to put together words to make sentences, which you can then put together into paragraphs. ActionScript can...
Understanding Data Data refers to the numbers, strings, and other information that you can manipulate within Flash. Using data is usually essential when you create applications or websites. You also...
ActionScript 2.0 Language Details ActionScript 2.0 introduces several programming keywords and concepts, including classes, inheritance, and interfaces. These concepts comprise what is commonly known as object-oriented programming. To get...
About Script Assist If you are uncomfortable writing ActionScript code or syntax, you might want to try using Script Assist mode in the Actions panel (Window > Actions). Script Assist...
Flash MX 2004 ActionScript Learning Guide: Overview ActionScript is the scripting language for Macromedia Flash. It makes your Flash content interactive. ActionScript provides a more efficient way to do things...