Flash MX 2004 ActionScript 2.0: Properties and Methods

Summary:

This course provides a deeper understanding of what a property is and how properties are used within the context of objects. It explores the differences between ActionScript 2.0 functions and methods, methods that return datatypes, and creating methods within classes. In addition, it discusses using private and public attributes for methods and conserving resources through the use of static methods.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Define class properties and how they are used
Set the access rights to properties
Declare a static property and add it to a class
Define a method in a class function
Use the getText() and setText() methods

Outline:

Understanding Properties
Accessing Properties
Static Properties
Understanding the Role of Methods
Private Attribute for Methods
Building Getters and Setters

Features:

A file containing the text of the exercises
Sample executable programs
Sample database replication files
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for Flash developers who have experience with ActionScript who will be using ActionScript 2.0.

Prerequisites:

Experience with ActionScriptExperience with Flash MXFlash MX 2004 ActionScript 2.0: Object-Oriented Programming

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.

Copyright Information:

Macromedia is a registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Terms of Use:

None