Flash MX ActionScript - Statements, Expressions, and Testing


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.

 

This lesson is part of our Flash MX ActionScript online training series which contains 36 hours of self-paced courseware. Our web-based training provides 1 year of unlimited access.


Objectives:

After completing this course you 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

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using Flash MX ActionScript.


Prerequisites: None:


Technical Requirements:

  • Internet connection
  • Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
  • Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
  • JavaScript must be enabled.

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