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14. Using Basic ActionScripts

What You’ll Do

Use Object-Oriented Programming

View the Actions Panel

Understand Properties and Methods

Work with Objects and Classes

Apply Properties and Methods to an Object

Apply Dot Syntax to a Movie Clip

Understand Event Handlers

Attach a Mouse Event to a Button

Work with Frame Events

Understand a Clip Event

Attach a Clip Event to a Movie Clip

Understand Data Types

Understand Loops

Work with For Loops

Work with While Loops and Using Loop Exceptions

Use Conditional Statements

Work with ActionScript Behaviors

Introduction

Flash’s programming language is called ActionScript. ActionScript lets you create detailed instructions on how the Flash movie will perform. ...

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