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I decided to make this i'ble because you CANNOT BELIEVE how many people ask, "omgzorz how does i make flash!1!!!one!" It's really annoying. All right, let's get started.
Stuff you need:
Flash (I'm using CS3, but you can use MX-CS4)
A computer
A trial of flash/full copy (which you can get here)
Obviously, open Flash and make a new Flash file. I'm using Actionscript 2, BTW.
Stuff you need:
Flash (I'm using CS3, but you can use MX-CS4)
A computer
A trial of flash/full copy (which you can get here)
Obviously, open Flash and make a new Flash file. I'm using Actionscript 2, BTW.
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Signing UpStep 1Adding Layers
First, we have to add 2 layers to the timeline. One named "Actions" on top, and one named..."Text" or "Bar" or "Stuff".
Next, we need to add one Keyframe to the Actions layer, and one Frame to the other layer.
Then take the Text tool(T), and select Dynamic Text from the drop-down box in the properties box, it probably has "Static Text" selected already. Now, draw a rectangle with the Rectangle tool(R). make sure fill isn't white.
Make the fill of the rectangle you just made a Movie Clip by clicking on it once and and pressing F8. Name it, and make sure "Movie Clip" is selected and the Registration Point is in the top left before you press OK. THIS PART IS IMPORTANT Select the movie clip you made, and in the properties box, you'll see a text box that says "Instance name". Type in loadBar. Press Enter.
Then, select the Dynamic Text box you made earlier, and go down to the Properties Box. You should see the instance name text box again, click on it. This time, type in textBox. Press Enter.
Next, we need to add one Keyframe to the Actions layer, and one Frame to the other layer.
Then take the Text tool(T), and select Dynamic Text from the drop-down box in the properties box, it probably has "Static Text" selected already. Now, draw a rectangle with the Rectangle tool(R). make sure fill isn't white.
Make the fill of the rectangle you just made a Movie Clip by clicking on it once and and pressing F8. Name it, and make sure "Movie Clip" is selected and the Registration Point is in the top left before you press OK. THIS PART IS IMPORTANT Select the movie clip you made, and in the properties box, you'll see a text box that says "Instance name". Type in loadBar. Press Enter.
Then, select the Dynamic Text box you made earlier, and go down to the Properties Box. You should see the instance name text box again, click on it. This time, type in textBox. Press Enter.
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Dec 29, 2011. 9:40 AMfangyi
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can i know why do i get NaN% in the dynamic text box when i tried to test the movie?
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Apr 16, 2009. 3:24 AMsecatuderteder
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it was great, but you didn't actually tell us to make a text box with the text. you just said select the text tool and dynammic text.
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Feb 14, 2009. 3:42 AMparty8754
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what's a preloader?
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Feb 16, 2009. 3:38 PMlawizeg (author)
says:
Say you're playing a game online. Its that bar that shows how much the game has loaded.
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Nov 13, 2008. 2:21 PM
karossii
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karossii
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While there are near limitless number of tutorials on this subject elsewhere on the net, there's nothing wrong with another. However I would point out that you need to specify which ActionScript you're using. There are a few design issues I would change too, but that is more personal preference so I won't go into it unless you wish...
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Nov 13, 2008. 2:33 PMlawizeg (author)
says:
Yes, i would like to hear them.
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Nov 13, 2008. 1:33 PMthatmantheuser
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Freaky! I was just looking how to make a preloader earlier today and still didn't get it until now! Once again-Freaky.
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Nov 13, 2008. 1:57 PMlawizeg (author)
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uhh, thanks?
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