Re: [Flashcoders] Intro to OOP using ActionScript
I see it as something of a Math class (my degree is in math so bear with me). People aren't just going to be thrown into Calculus before at least learning algebra. There is some argument that teaching calculus sooner could be beneficial (i'm in that camp but theres a whole different set of issues there), but at the same time its hard to imagine learning calculus without at least having some concept of what infinite means. Same would go for OOP - you couldn't learn it without first knowing what function means. Sure you could teach it during the class, but why not get all of that out of the way along with other simpler concepts in a foundations class before actually brining OOP into the picture. Much the same way you are taught how to compute area, and limits, before being thrown into derivatives and integrals. -CD On 8/21/07, [p e r c e p t i c o n] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most college programming courses have prerequisites right? personally i know many programmers who don't have a background in programming who jumped right into oop...just looking at the code i can tell what they understand about programming let alone oop... my 0.02 pieces of lint p ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Q:Watch vs listener/broadcaster
I have used watch in the past to check for when a Boolean swaps between true and false and use that to trigger functions to make things visible/invisible. It allowed for a way to link a variable that changes (Number, Boolean, String) to a function without implementing a full listener. On 8/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I'm aware of watch, but have never really used it. I was wondering if perhaps I am missing out on a really useful tool. Can someone give me an example of when it would make sense to use watch instead of setting up a listener broadcaster? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style. - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle' ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Setting symbolBackgroundColor for CheckBox
Trying to setup a CheckBox component to show red/green when its checked correctly/incorrectly and I am having trouble setting the symbolBackgroundColor style to make it show red or green. If i understand the steps I'm taking are: Drag CheckBox onto stage and name it cb1. Goto File-import external library - find the sampleTheme and drag the CheckBoxAssets library into my library Set CheckBoxAssets to export in first frame In the first frame of my FLA I put: cb1.setStyle(symbolBackgroundColor, 0xFF); However when i test the movie it shows up as just a regular checkbox with no change in color. What am i doing wrong here or am i missing something? ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
