new to action csript

[Sunchild]

hi people
im all new to actiopn script
where do i start from
wat do i do with it
like i have read about variables al that similar stuff
but wat now where do i begin from

[Laguana]

It really depends on what you want to do with it. I would reccommend that you follow tutorials, either from sites such as this one (try the "tutorials" link at the top of the page) or from books. After you've got a bit of an idea as to how it works, you can either continue to read tutorials and books, or you can set yourself some goals, and try to make it happen.

As to what you can do with it, almost anything you can think of. Some things are harder than others to do, and some things require other tools (such as php or clientside programs).

[linsula]

Hi, this is really a little I know how you feel reply.

I started about a two months ago with action script. I would suggest if you have not been aquatinted with coding before to read a little about Object Orientated Programming, this really helped me visualise in my head what was going on , objects talking to other objects and how they do it!

Then I had a small project, which included loading text from a text file into text fields in a flash movie, drag and drop interactions and making preloaders. This focused me and I found loads of help on this site and Were Here forums.

Plus the book that really has been helping me of late is Foundation Actionscipt by Sham Bhangal, you are taken through a example whole project from start to finish.

Good Luck!!

Linsula

[nthpixel]

I agree with both. I think you should start with online tutorials to learn the basics of programming. Then mess around and try to do small projects. Once you're ready to get advance, a book is the best way (eg. Actionscript: The Definitive Guide). It will cover everything and you can take your time absorbing it.

Luck be with you!

[Gibberish]

try out some simple stuff:

1. Make a mc move across the screen with AS.
2. Make that mc fade while moving.
3. Use the for loop function and create 3 or 4 of the same mc's going across the screen
4. Make them all differnet colors in AS.
5. Make them fade colors while they are moving.

What ever floats your boat.