How can I customize the scrollpane with external buttons

[shan9211]

hi Users,

I would like to know how can we customize the scrollpane component with the external up and down buttons. This was easy with the dynamic textfield, that you place two up and down buttons beside it and write the following script:

for up button : instName.scroll += 1
for down button : instName.scroll -= 1

Now when we place two buttons near the scrollpane component what actionscript should we use to scroll the content up and down. This script doesn't work with it. So if someone knows about it then do share it with us.

Regards,
Xeeschan

[oldnewbie]

Why external buttons on the scrollpane? Can't you use the scrollpane's own buttons?

[shan9211]

hi there..

Well I know that there are buttons with the scrollpane component, but I want to design the component in such a way that it should give a sci fi look and should be controlled by exteral buttons. I don't like to use the old style scrollbar and buttons. That's why I asked that if someone knows the code for the external buttons to be used with the scrollpane component. I hope you got the idea of what I am trying to make.

Regards,
Xeeschan

[SirNapalm]

hi shan,

well that scrolling is always a bit of a problem. of course me being a designer as well I do not like the "normal" buttons and want to design my own. I think I might just have the thing for you. It scrolls anything and is quite simple to use in your main mc.

hope this helps

[shan9211]

hi SirNapalm,

First of all thanx for taking time out and making a .fla of it. Secondly the .fla is not working with my flash copy. It is saying unexpected file format. I guess you have designed it in Flash MX 2004, if that is the case I will be very obliged if you can make it in Flash MX. And if that is not the case then plz do attach the file again.

Regards,
Xeeschan

[SirNapalm]

Hi Xeeschan,

Yes, sorry I keep forgetting that this Forum is Flash MX and not MX 2004.

I have saved the .fla as MX version and you should be able to open it.

Cheers

[pyrocorp]

instName.setScrollPosition(14,40);
on an x,y basis how many pixels to scroll in what direction..