Flash MX ActionScript Working with Text, Buttons, and Menus

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Macromedia > Flash MX ActionScript > Working with Text, Buttons, and Menus

This Flash MX ActionScript Training Course on Working with Text, Buttons, and Menus is part of a 8 course, 36 hour online training series. This complete online training series can be purchased for only $59.95.



Length: 5 Hour

Summary:
This course explains how to use ActionScript to create and manipulate dynamic text within a Flash MX movie. This course also explains how to use ActionScript to create interactive buttons, drag-and-drop objects, and interactive menus.

Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Create dynamic text, input text, and rich formatted text
  • Load external data
  • Create and program a button
  • Create drag-and-drop objects
  • Create an invisible button
  • Create a customizable menu
Outline:
  • Working with Dynamic Text
  • Loading and Creating Text Data
  • Working with Input Text
  • Creating Hyperlinked Text
  • Scrolling Text
  • Building a Button
  • Programming a Button
  • Creating an Invisible Button
  • Creating Drag-and-Drop Objects
  • Using the startDrag and stopDrag Actions
  • Assembling a Customizable Menu
  • Programming Menu Buttons
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
  • Online computer glossary
  • Online skill assessment testing
Applicability:

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

Prerequisites: None

Technical Requirements: (Minimum)
  • Computer: 200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video
  • Operating System: Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, or XP.
  • Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k.
  • Browser: 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.

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