What is Action Script 1.It is a programming language used in Flash 2.It is a language derived from JavaScript 3.It is an interactive language to control objects in Flash 4.Examples of of Actions: Frame Actions and Object Actions(e.g. button actions, movie actions)

Action Script command editor environment

Example of some basic commands of movie action 1.goto 2.play 3.stop

Edit an Action script Step 1 Step 2 click Step 3 click Step 4 double click Here is the action script

An “a” in the frame indicates it contains a frame action

An Example (Bouncing Ball) Different Objects in Flash Movie Graphic Button

Click here to view the movie

Steps of making the bouncing ball 1.Create the ball and the floor in graphic symbol 2.Use the ball to make a movie called moving ball 3.Create the two buttons (play and stop) 4.Open a new document 5.Create a layer called ball 6.Open the library and drag the moving ball into the scene 7.Create a layer called buttons 8.Open the library and drag the button into the scene

Step 9 Name the movie object Ball in the properties box

Click to edit the Action Script Choose Expert Mode Remember to choose the Button (stop) to create actions

Step 10 Select the buttons layer, right click the Play button and select Actions Right click and select Actions

Step 11 Click Actions Movie Control on Select Press Type on(press) { Ball.Play(); }

Step 12 Select the buttons layer, right click the Stop button and select Actions Right click and select Actions

Step 13 Click Actions Movie Control on Select Press Type on(press) { Ball.Stop(); }