Array notation can be used to dynamically refer to movie clips, variables, methods or any other object.

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Rather than just having a normal up state and an over state like the default button elements, you can also add a rollout, down, and release outside state. This allows you to have buttons with complex animations that will increase the visual appeal of your Flash project.

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If you are a beginner when it comes to development, the concept of an if/else statement is probably something you know without actually realizing that you know it. It is one of the simpler theories of development that you can learn.

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It would be a slight understatement for me to say that every once in a while something in Flash doesn’t work. Bugs, errors and other quirks are all too common in Flash development, and learning how to find them quickly is key to being more productive, and learning how to avoid mistakes in the future.

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Sometimes, it is just easier to tween with code. Sometimes there is no option. Tweening with the tween class is most effective for repetitive animations, and animations of movieclips created or attached with code.

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Using a nice loader can help keep guests entertained during the times when they will have to wait while your work is loading. Some good uses for the movieClipLoader class, or mcl, include loading thumbnails or images in a photo gallery or portfolio, or loading swfs that are used as new pages or content areas of your website.

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