Alpha fade actionscript

[KarenInPA]

Hello all,

I realize that alpha tweens are rough on the cpu, but I'm wondering if manipulating the alpha property by actionscript is the same.

I've read that 99% alpha to 1% alpha is far easier on a machine than 100% to 0%. Does the same hold true for actionscripted alpha fades?

I'd appreciate any insight.

Thanks,
Karen

[Rupert]

I've certainly found that ActionScripted fades seem to run smoother than tweened ones but I'm not sure what the official stance is on this.
Anyone else?

[Sckz]

Hello!

It's also my experience that scripted fades are faster. And another point: it takes less space. A tween - as far as I know - is stored in your .swf as a lot of keyframes. And that takes a lot more bytes than a few lines of ActionScript.

In ActionScript you can also change the parameters easier. For example, you can set a constant for fading speed and let every fade in your project use that speed. Is it not looking good, only change the constant.

Good luck,

Sckz

[KarenInPA]

Thanks to you both!

I hadn't really considered the other upsides to the scripted fades until you guys pointed them out. Makes a good deal of sense to me now.

Thanks again
Karen

[metrov8]

Can you possibly provide the code for FADING IN?

Thnx