Learn to make a flash preloader. This can be very useful for loading large files and websites.... This tut shows you how the EASY way... and it actually WORKS!!!!
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Sun Apr 10 2005
There are many websites in the Internet built using Macromedia Flash technology. You probably saw different types of scrolling on those websites. I would like to show you one of the easiest ways to create a scroll bar with the mask. It may be used not only for text scrolling but you may also put images into that scrolling.
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Tue Mar 22 2005
This tutorial is for people who want to know how to set up customized right click menu for Flash MX 2004. Why somebody needs the customized right click menu in Flash MX? Imagine you want to protect your work with copyright information or just include your website address so everyone who saw that movie could visit your website. The simplest example of customized menu you will be able to create after finishing our tutorial.
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Tue Mar 22 2005
Create a bare-bones flash photo gallery which will look something like this. The thumbnails, images and titles are loaded and setup dynamically with data provided by a xml file.
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Tue Dec 28 2004
This tutorial will teach you how to create a custom curser for your flash movie. Here we will be using movieclip symbol and little bit of actionscript to develop custom cursor. The .fla download file is included at the end of the tutorial
Version: Flash MX 2004 Platform(s): n/a Updated: Sat Dec 4 2004
LoadVars and LoadVariables are two of the most common and easiest methods of connecting Flash SWF files to external data sources. This tutorial covers both methods in great detail, assuming almost no prior knowledge and providing numerous examples and hints.
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Wed Oct 20 2004
It is always difficult to learn a thing when you even don't know how to start. If you think programming is absolutely a strange thing, couldn't imagine how to write ActionScript. Wish this tutorial document will help you to know how to start ActionScript, find out what you need in ActionScript.
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Sat Aug 30 2008
ActionScript.org is known for its unique, in-depth, and top quality tutorials. We have tutorials which cover the foundations of ActionScript programming for the absolute beginner, all the way through to complicated systems for advanced users. Be sure check out our discussion and support forums, code library, employment section, open source movies, and all the other content we offer.
It is very simple to build a digital clock. This tutorial will teach you how to create a digital Clock in Flash MX 2004. The download .fla file is also included at the end of the tutorial.
One of Flash's usability problems has been the inability to use a scrollwheel.This tutorial details 2 methods of by which a mousewheel can be used with flash and the pros and cons of each method.
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Fri Aug 6 2004
This in depth tutorial from the award winning ActionScript.org will teach you in a step by step manner how to implement a percentage preloader which displays such information as bytes and percentage loaded so far, and remaining. The code is all explained in detail and very little knowledge is assumed.
This tutorial covers variables and their ever day applications in Flash ActionScript. Written assuming no former programming knowledge the tutorial covers variables from the ground up, providing practical examples and even tests. ActionScript.org is an award winning resource site packed with free tutorials such as this one.
SharedObjects allow you to store information on a user's system from within Flash, like a typical Cookie but with many extended features. In this free tutorial you will learn all about SharedObjects, their applications and how to write good code to create and retrieve them.
Learn how to use Get Property to retrieve all possible information about a MovieClip via ActionScript. This details tutorial is written with no assumed knowledge and includes numerous examples and easy to understand explanations. A Set Property tutorial is also available.
Often, that unusual thing you want to do has already been done and is waiting for you in a Java library. But how do you get to it from Flash?
This example shows how to access a Java object through ColdFusion in Flash. The process is also very similar in JSP and PHP.
Version: n/a Platform(s): n/a Updated: Thu Dec 18 2003