Flash Actionscript F/X and Design

ActionScript for Flash( 5 is a quantum leap from previous versions of this scripting language for Flash. Using ActionScript the Flash 5 developer can add interactive functionality like never before, and this book explains and shows (with plenty of projects and examples) how to get the most out of Flash 5 using AcitonScript. The book covers all major concepts in ActionScript for Flash 5 including the actions (statements), operators (which have changed significantly from previous versions), functions (including user-funcitons), properties, and the many new objects and their methods. Ten chapters lead the reader through all the elements of the new ActionScript, and an Example Glossary provides a quick lookup with an example script for all of the many actions, operators, functions, and properties. The book's CD-ROM includes the source files (FLA) and the SWF files so that the reader can both examine the coding for all the projects and run them. Flash 5 trial software is included as well so that the rea

Bill Sanders is an experienced script and program developer in various languages and platforms including HyperCard script, Lingo, JavaScript, and ActionScript. He is a professor at the University of Hartford in the Interactive Information Technology program where he works with students who are preparing for careers in the wired and wireless environment of the Internet and World Wide Web. Bill is working on a project that explores online learning practices and how Flash has enabled students to learn with interactive media. Bill has written numerous books including Flash 5 f/x & Design, Flash ActionScript f/x & Design, and JavaScript Design (New Riders).