Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
Thank you both. i can see where I know parts but not the big picture. Unfortunately, right now Im strapped for cash. Here is how I made and used the class. I didnt know to link it as a base class. I linked it as a "Class." But, it works as far as I can tell!!! : ) It is going to need to do turn something on and off at some point, but I think you will get the general idea. Thanks everyone!! :D I tried to mail it and it was too big. 0.89mb I think http://rapidshare.com/files/438465414/firstToggleButton.zip ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] My first code.
@Q 1: You don't use the ToggleButton class to create the instances in that way, the class handles the properties and methods. And in your main (document) class or on the timeline in AS you set: private var toggleButton1:ToggleButton = new ToggleButton(); private var toggleButton2:ToggleButton = new ToggleButton(); HTH, Cor van Dooren -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of John McCormack Sent: zondag 19 december 2010 12:51 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] My first code. On 15/12/2010 23:53, spyder spyders wrote: >I am trying to write a ToggleButton Class.I can get it to work as a document class and as as3 on timeline. But how to I use it as a symbol class? Q. "I am guessing that the 'this' is pointing to the symbol or _mc I attach the class to?" Not attach, but define. The class defines the object and 'this' refers to the one (instance) being accessed: Let's say you use the ToggleButton class to create two instances: public var toggleButton1:MovieClip; // ** public var toggleButton2:MovieClip; and somewhere you call someMethod() on toggleButton1... toggleButton1.someMethod(); // 1 or toggleButton2.someMethod(); // 2 Then once inside someMethod(), the reserved variable 'this' would refer to operations on toggleButton1 on line 1 and toggleButton2 on line 2. Q. "But how to I use it as a symbol class?" Let's say it's not the document class. Save the file ToggleButton.as. In your new code create a new symbol called ToggleButton for the library and in its properties you name the file ToggleButton.as Any code after that can just declare it as in ** and use it as in 1 and 2. Those books will be a big help. John ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1170 / Virus Database: 426/3320 - Release Date: 12/16/10 ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] My first code.
Right-Click object in Library, Click Linkage Select Export for Actionscript Set the ToggleButton as Base class file Groeten, Cor van Dooren www.codobyte.com -- "There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary and those who don't." -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of John McCormack Sent: zondag 19 december 2010 12:51 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] My first code. On 15/12/2010 23:53, spyder spyders wrote: >I am trying to write a ToggleButton Class.I can get it to work as a document class and as as3 on timeline. But how to I use it as a symbol class? Q. "I am guessing that the 'this' is pointing to the symbol or _mc I attach the class to?" Not attach, but define. The class defines the object and 'this' refers to the one (instance) being accessed: Let's say you use the ToggleButton class to create two instances: public var toggleButton1:MovieClip; // ** public var toggleButton2:MovieClip; and somewhere you call someMethod() on toggleButton1... toggleButton1.someMethod(); // 1 or toggleButton2.someMethod(); // 2 Then once inside someMethod(), the reserved variable 'this' would refer to operations on toggleButton1 on line 1 and toggleButton2 on line 2. Q. "But how to I use it as a symbol class?" Let's say it's not the document class. Save the file ToggleButton.as. In your new code create a new symbol called ToggleButton for the library and in its properties you name the file ToggleButton.as Any code after that can just declare it as in ** and use it as in 1 and 2. Those books will be a big help. John ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1170 / Virus Database: 426/3320 - Release Date: 12/16/10 ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
On 15/12/2010 23:53, spyder spyders wrote: I am trying to write a ToggleButton Class.I can get it to work as a document class and as as3 on timeline. But how to I use it as a symbol class? Q. "I am guessing that the 'this' is pointing to the symbol or _mc I attach the class to?" Not attach, but define. The class defines the object and 'this' refers to the one (instance) being accessed: Let's say you use the ToggleButton class to create two instances: public var toggleButton1:MovieClip; // ** public var toggleButton2:MovieClip; and somewhere you call someMethod() on toggleButton1... toggleButton1.someMethod(); // 1 or toggleButton2.someMethod(); // 2 Then once inside someMethod(), the reserved variable 'this' would refer to operations on toggleButton1 on line 1 and toggleButton2 on line 2. Q. "But how to I use it as a symbol class?" Let's say it's not the document class. Save the file ToggleButton.as. In your new code create a new symbol called ToggleButton for the library and in its properties you name the file ToggleButton.as Any code after that can just declare it as in ** and use it as in 1 and 2. Those books will be a big help. John ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
spyder spyders wrote: > To be honest I am a music producer that is interested in video game sound > design. I needed to make a webpage for myself and found out how Flash is in > many ways like the music software I use. I love that I can learn coding. > It is kind of a hobby. There are a fair number of musicians on the list--people like me who code by day and play in a band (or a symphony, in my case) by night. Welcome aboard. Cordially, Kerry Thompson ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
Thanks Paul and M. I have been reading sites on the internet. Here are a few. http://active.tutsplus.com/ http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash/index.htm Plus there is youtube. http://www.freebookcentre.net/graphics-design-books/flash-ebooks-download.html http://www.gaiaflashframework.com/ I know binary systems hex logic gates arrays strings variables I have been reading about OOP and how it is structured like zoology or biology. Im good with electronics To be honest I am a music producer that is interested in video game sound design. I needed to make a webpage for myself and found out how Flash is in many ways like the music software I use. I love that I can learn coding. It is kind of a hobby. You guys are great! Very nice people, : ) Have a good day. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
On 16/12/2010 14:54, Matt S. wrote: Spyder, you should order Colin Moock's book toute suite: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596526946/ref=nosim/moockorg It's essential reading for anyone interested in learning AS3. It is, but http://www.learningactionscript3.com/ is a much gentler ride to get started. Paul .m On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:38 AM, spyder spyders wrote: Thank You So Much! :DI have been researching for over a month!! I am guessing that the 'this' is pointing to the symbol or _mc I attach the class to? I ended up doing away with all of the "this" because I was receiving an error message saying "gotoAndStop is not a function." Also I needed to declare the variable "buttonState" Here it is!!! My first Class! Thank you! ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
Spyder, you should order Colin Moock's book toute suite: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596526946/ref=nosim/moockorg It's essential reading for anyone interested in learning AS3. .m On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:38 AM, spyder spyders wrote: > Thank You So Much! :D I have been researching for over > a month!! I am guessing that the 'this' is pointing to the symbol or _mc I > attach the class to? > I ended up doing away with all of the "this" because I was receiving an > error message saying "gotoAndStop is not a function." Also I needed to > declare the variable "buttonState" > > Here it is!!! My first Class! > Thank you! ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
On 16/12/2010 07:38, spyder spyders wrote:
Thank You So Much! :DI have been researching for over a
month!! I am guessing that the 'this' is pointing to the symbol or _mc I
attach the class to?
I ended up doing away with all of the "this" because I was receiving an error message saying
"gotoAndStop is not a function." Also I needed to declare the variable "buttonState"
Using "this" shouldn't cause you a problem in a class definition. If you
don't use it it generally means the same thing as "this."!
"gotoAndStop is not a function." I would associate with a class that did not
extend MovieClip.
Spend some time on some OO tutorials to try and get the main concepts
then you'll soon see how it all fits together.
Here it is!!! My first Class!
Excellent.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
###
package
{
import flash.display.MovieClip;
import flash.events.MouseEvent;
public class ToggleButton extends MovieClip
{
//public var togglButton:MovieClip;
public var buttonState = MovieClip;
public function ToggleButton()
{
// constructor code
//event listeners
addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_OVER, rolloverToggle);
addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_OUT, rolloutToggle);
addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, toggleClick);
buttonState = "off";
// Respond to mouse events
function rolloverToggle(event:MouseEvent)
{
gotoAndStop(buttonState+" over");
} //rollover f(x)
function rolloutToggle(event:MouseEvent)
{
gotoAndStop(buttonState);
} //rollout f(x)
function toggleClick(event:MouseEvent)
{
if (buttonState == "on")
{
buttonState = "off";
} //if
else
{
buttonState = "on";
} //else
gotoAndStop(buttonState+" over");
} //toggle click f(x)
} //constructor f(x)
} //class
} //package
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Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
Thank You So Much! :DI have been researching for over a
month!! I am guessing that the 'this' is pointing to the symbol or _mc I
attach the class to?
I ended up doing away with all of the "this" because I was receiving an error
message saying "gotoAndStop is not a function." Also I needed to declare the
variable "buttonState"
Here it is!!! My first Class!
Thank you!
###
package
{
import flash.display.MovieClip;
import flash.events.MouseEvent;
public class ToggleButton extends MovieClip
{
//public var togglButton:MovieClip;
public var buttonState = MovieClip;
public function ToggleButton()
{
// constructor code
//event listeners
addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_OVER, rolloverToggle);
addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_OUT, rolloutToggle);
addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, toggleClick);
buttonState = "off";
// Respond to mouse events
function rolloverToggle(event:MouseEvent)
{
gotoAndStop(buttonState+" over");
} //rollover f(x)
function rolloutToggle(event:MouseEvent)
{
gotoAndStop(buttonState);
} //rollout f(x)
function toggleClick(event:MouseEvent)
{
if (buttonState == "on")
{
buttonState = "off";
} //if
else
{
buttonState = "on";
} //else
gotoAndStop(buttonState+" over");
} //toggle click f(x)
} //constructor f(x)
} //class
} //package
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Re: [Flashcoders] My first code.
On 15/12/2010 23:53, spyder spyders wrote:
HELLO FlashCoders!
I am trying to write a ToggleButton Class.I can get it to work as a
document class and as as3 on timeline. But how to I use it as a symbol class?
Everywhere you have "toggleButton" replace it with "this" or remove it
altogether.
In the linkage for the MovieClip that represents the toggle, put this class.
Paul
Thx!
/
package
{
import flash.display.MovieClip;
import flash.events.MouseEvent;
public class ToggleButton extends MovieClip
{
public var toggleButton:MovieClip;
public function ToggleButton()
{
// constructor code
//event listeners
toggleButton.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_OVER,
rolloverToggle);
toggleButton.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_OUT,
rolloutToggle);
toggleButton.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,
toggleClick);
toggleButton.buttonState = "off";
// Respond to mouse events
function rolloverToggle(event:MouseEvent)
{
toggleButton.gotoAndStop(toggleButton.buttonState+"
over");
} //rollover f(x)
function rolloutToggle(event:MouseEvent)
{
toggleButton.gotoAndStop(toggleButton.buttonState);
} //rollout f(x)
function toggleClick(event:MouseEvent)
{
if (toggleButton.buttonState == "on")
{
toggleButton.buttonState = "off";
} //if
else
{
toggleButton.buttonState = "on";
} //else
toggleButton.gotoAndStop(toggleButton.buttonState+"
over");
} //toggle click f(x)
} //constructor f(x)
} //class
} //package
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