Flash MX ActionScript: Getting Started
Product Code: ACTN01 Time: 5 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course introduces users to the ActionScript programming language and explains how Flash MX uses ActionScript to control objects within Flash MX files. This course explains how to create and publish an ActionScript movie, how to add actions to a movie file, and discusses common ActionScript commands, arguments, properties, and syntax.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify ActionScript elements
  • Use Actions in Flash MX movies
  • Create an ActionScript
  • Use the Actions panel
  • Use parameter text boxes
  • Add Actions to a script

Outline:

  • Introducing ActionScript
  • ActionScript Elements
  • ActionScript Component Books
  • Creating an ActionScript
  • Working with an ActionScript
  • Testing and Debugging an ActionScript
  • Exploring the Actions Panel
  • Assigning an Action to a Keyframe
  • Controlling Actions
  • Using Options and Context Menus
  • Tracking and Preferences
  • Expert Mode, Code Hints, and Version Compatibility
  • Understanding ActionScript Terminology
  • Syntax, Keywords, and Context
  • Dissecting a Typical ActionScript

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • 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 MX

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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