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The combined sprite and text provide a bit more information than just using a
SimpleButtonclass would. Because we wanted the information in the text to be the
information sent as moves, and the interactive aspects to be displayed in the dynamic
text field rather than changes in the button’s appearance, the choice was not a difficult
one. Also, we experimented with different colors for the buttons, decided to let the
designer pass his own color scheme, and so included a color parameter (btncolor).
The Flash File and Connection Movie Clip
The final aspects of the application include static text placed directly on the stage
and a movie clip created to serve as a connection light. Figure 13-5 shows the static
text placement in the right portion on the stage, and what the application looks like
when running on the left.
The following steps show how to create the last part of the application:
- Open a new Flash File (ActionScript 3.0). Add a layer. Name the top layer “Con-
nect” and the bottom layer “Text.” - In the Document class window, type in SymPlayer1. Then save the file as
SymPlayer1.fla.
mvBtn.addChild(mvLbl);
mvLbl.text=mover;
mvLbl.selectable=false;
}
}
}
Figure 13-5. Stage and SWF file views
Example 13-7. MoveButton.as (continued)
Static textStatic textMovie clip stored in the Library panel