Flash CS3 ActionScript 3

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Course Description

Flash CS3 ActionScript 3 offers significant leaps over its predecessor, ActionScript 2. With the new version of ActionScript, developers will find a faster runtime environment, better debugging, a consistent method for handling events, and an improved framework of classes for development.

In this course we will explore best practices when developing rich Flash applications, review important concepts such as syntax, object oriented programming, animating with ActionScript, and controlling objects using the keyboard.

We will also take a detailed look at several classes in the ActionScript 3 class library. Each of these classes will allow us to quickly add rich and robust functionality to our Flash applications. Once you complete the class you’ll have a strong understanding of ActionScript 3 and develop a Flash version of the popular game Asteroids.

Who should attend

Anyone looking to move from basic ActionScript 2 coding to basic/intermediate ActionScript 3 coding. Those with no ActionScript experience but a good programming background in another language (such as Javascript, Java or C++) looking to learn ActionScript 3.

What will I learn

How toc reate variables, manipulate symbols and organize your code using Object Oriented paradigms. Manipulate the Flash Document Object Model. Write event handlers that react to keyboard and mouse movement. Enhance your applications through the use of ActionScript class libraries. Read and parse XML. Programmatically animate objects on screen using a physics model.

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Introducing the Course
Unit Objectives and Topics About the Course About the Author Installation Instructions Course Overview and Objectives Prerequisites Course Format Why Flash Walkthrough 1-1: Reviewing the Finished Application
ActionScript 3 Fundamentals
Unit Objectives and Topics Getting Started with Coding ActionScript Basics Walkthrough 2-1: Declaring and Using Variables Operators and Expressions Walkthrough 2-2: Converting Data Types and Operators Using Functions Walkthrough 2-3: Using Functions and Methods Unit Summary Unit Review Lab 2: Instantiating Variables
Manipulating Symbols with ActionScript
Unit Objectives and Topics Introducing Symbols Walkthrough 3-1: Using a MovieClip and Button's Properties Working with MovieClip Methods Walkthrough 3-2: Using Methods within a MovieClip Working with TextFields Walkthrough 3-3: Using TextField Properties Dynamically Adding Symbols to the Stage Walkthrough 3-4: Adding Symbols to the Stage at Run-Time Loading Content Dynamically Into a MovieClip Walkthrough 3-5: Loading External Images Lab 3: Making a Space Rock Unit Summary Unit Review
Object Oriented Programming
Unit Objectives and Topics Introducing Object Oriented Programming Walkthrough 4-1: Creating a Custom Class Declaring Class Properties Walkthrough 4-2: Adding Properties to a Class Declaring Methods Walkthrough 4-3: Adding Methods to a Class Creating Visual Classes Through Inheritance Walkthrough 4-4: Creating a Visual Class Making the Stage a Class Walkthrough 4-5: Making the Stage a Class and Dynamically Adding Instances Lab 4: Create an Asteroid and Collectable Class Unit Summary Unit Review
ActionScript 3 Events
Unit Objectives and Topics ActionScript Events Walkthrough 5-1: Handling Events ActionScript Event Types Walkthrough 5-2: Using the MouseEvent Walkthrough 5-3: Using the Keyboard and Enter Frame Events Dispatching A Custom Event Walkthrough 5-4: Dispatching A Custom Crash Event Working with Timers Lab 5: Display the TimerEvent and the EnterFrame Event Unit Summary Unit Review
Loops and Conditional Logic
Unit Objectives and Topics Types of Conditional Statements Walkthrough 6-1: Controlling the SpaceShip Determine When Objects Overlap or Hit Walkthrough 6-2: Determine when the SpaceShip Crashes Types of Loops Walkthrough 6-3: Adding Asteroids to the Screen Unit Summary Unit Review Lab 6: Keeping Your Asteroids and Collectables on the Stage and collecting items
Exploring the ActionScript Class Library
Unit Objectives and Topics The ActionScript Class Library The ActionScript Class Library Using the Sound Class Walkthrough 7-1: Adding Sound Effects to the SpaceShip Programmatically Formatting Text Walkthrough 7-2: Formatting the Player Score TextField Getting a Date with ActionScript Walkthrough 7-3: Determine your Current Age Arrays Static Methods and Properties Walkthrough 7-4: Use Cos and Sin to maneuver the Space Ship and Create Random Asteroids Unit Summary Unit Review Lab 7: Adding Sound and Random Speed and Locations to the Collectable Class
XML with E4X
Unit Objectives and Topics What is XML Walkthrough 8-1: Creating a High Score List Using the E4X Operators Demonstration 8-1: Using E4X Operators Accessing External XML Documents Walkthrough 8-2: Loading External XML Files and Filtering Books Unit Summary Unit Review Lab 8-1: Displaying High Scores with e4x
Animating with ActionScript
Unit Objectives and Topics Using the Enter Frame Event Walkthrough 9-1: Copy and Paste Tweens Using the Tween Class Walkthrough 9-2: Tweening the Warp Animation Unit Summary

Publisher:	Adobe
Version:	CS3
Length:	3 days
Course-ID:	FIG0002

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