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Simplify hiding multiple movieclips at start of frame

Sep 12, 2012 12:03 PM

I am trying simplify my code and save space in my actions panel.  At the start of a new frame I have several movieclips hidden (._visible=false) till I call for them to become visible later.

 

This is the frame's AS I would like to condense:

 

MC1._visible=false;

MC2._visible=false;

MC3._visible=false;

 

...etc.

 

I have about 30 MC# movieclips.  Can someone show how to shorten the code so all 30 mcs are hidden you enter the frame?  An array perhaps?

 

Thank you.

644 Views   7 Replies   Latest reply: kglad, Sep 12, 2012 3:38 PM
 
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  • kglad
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    1. kglad,
    Sep 12, 2012 12:43 PM   in reply to residentevil750
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    there's no need for an array but you will use array notation:

     

    for(var i:Number=1;i<=30;i++){

    this["MC"+i]._visible = false;

    }

     
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    2. residentevil750,
    Sep 12, 2012 1:38 PM   in reply to kglad
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    As always, Thank you very much.

     
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    Sep 12, 2012 1:54 PM   in reply to residentevil750
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    you're welcome.

     
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    4. residentevil750,
    Sep 12, 2012 2:06 PM   in reply to kglad
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    I hate to be a bother but can the code above be applied to a onRelease function also on the same frame?  Such as a reset button to make the MCs invisible again.

     
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    5. kglad,
    Sep 12, 2012 2:47 PM   in reply to residentevil750
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    sure. 

     

    however, if the button is a movieclip button, "this" will reference the movieclip button and not the main timeline.  in that situation, use:

     

    var tl:MovieClip=this;

    yourbutton.onRelease=function(){

    for(var i:Number=1;i<=30;i++){

    tl["MC"+i]._visible=false;

    }

    }

     
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    6. residentevil750,
    Sep 12, 2012 2:56 PM   in reply to kglad
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    Thanks, worked great.  I'm hoping i can use this method to streamline more of my code.

     
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    Sep 12, 2012 3:38 PM   in reply to residentevil750
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    you're welcome.

     
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