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	ActionScript Basics/Tricks

Using Strings ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ) The with() Statement Using the Tween Class Using the Tween Class, Part 2 ( 1, 2 ) Finding Values in an Array Duplicate Movie Clips (MX2004) Detecting Mouse Direction Finding Maximum/Minimum Value in Array Using the Microphone Calculating Distance ( 1, 2 ) Binary-Decimal Conversion Tab Ordering Forms Functions ( 1, 2 ) AS2.0 Variable Names Comment Your Code Naming Conventions Global Variables Variable Scope Relative Addressing
	Advanced

Pop-up Detection with LocalConnection ( 1, 2 ) Using EventDispatcher ( 1, 2, 3 ) Multiple Key Detection ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ) Depth and Breadth First Search ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ) Abstract Data Types ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ) Making Functions More Modular ( 1, 2 ) Predicting Collisions ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ) Collision Detection Among Many Objects ( 1,2,3 ) Multidimensional Arrays and attachMovie ( 1, 2 ) Find and Select Dynamic Text ( 1, 2 ) Duplicate Background Parsing External Array Data Reusable Preloader with MovieClipLoader ( 1, 2 ) Create a Pongout Game ( 1, 2, 3,...,6 ) Tween/AS Preloader Advanced Collision Detection Shared Objects Formatting TextFields (TextFormat) ( 1, 2 ) Flash Forms and Databases SetInterval ( 1, 2 ) Depths in Flash ( 1, 2 ) Listeners and ASBroadcaster ( 1, 2 ) Object Oriented Programming (OOP) ( SUBsection ) OOP ActionScript 2.0 ( SUBsection ) 3D in Flash ( SUBsection ) Arrays ( 1, 2 ) Scriptable Masks Changing Font by Using HTML Gravitation: Physics Springs: Elasticity, Physics, and Flash MX Flash MX: Making the Prototype Work Duplicate Movie Clips Collision Detection Changing Stacking Order (swapDepth) Random Motion Preloaders Drag and Drop with Drop Targets Moving an Object Using X and Y Values Displaying Data in a Text Field Basic Text Scroller Random Colors Flash MX: Switch/Case Projector Commands Password Entry & If/Else
	Isometry

Isometric Transforms ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ) Isometric Hit Testing ( 1, 2, 3 ) Isometric Perspective Using Grids to Draw Isometric Views Isometric Alternative to 30 Degrees Planning Isometry in Flash Basic Key Movement Different Approach Towards Isometric Positioning Isometric Coded Isometric Grid Development Simple Example Advanced Method w/FLA Basic Movement w/FLA Depth Sorting 3D Movement (Isometry)
	Special Effects

Fractals ( SUBsection ) Fading Grid ( 1, 2, 3 ) Creating a Grid in Flash/AS Mouse Actions Drawing Board: Draw in MX Digital Clock ActionScript Text Animation Outline Effect Analog Clock Real Fake Drag Mask Changing Colors Playing Sounds using ActionScript Advanced Rollovers Follow Mouse Random Letter Cycling 2.0
	Game Development

Creating a Vertical Shooter ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ) RPG Programming ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ) Game Story Writing ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ) Game Programming Intro Flowchart Gametypes What makes a Role-Playing Game?
	Archives

_root, _parent and this Incrementation/Decrementation Getting an Index Position from an Array Array Duplication Simple If...Else Tests Passing Variables The Tertiary Operator Easy Random Color Color Object Drawing Api Dynamic Event Handlers For...In Loops Random Numbers #Include of a Code Solve Cache Problems when Loading a Movie Using Prototypes instead of Functions Random Colors Random Letter Cycling Tell Target More Tell Target Flash 5 Preloaders Flash 5: Drawing Board Set Property
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