Hi Dave
Thanks for your help so far. I have done a six month course
in Flash (CS2) and the same for ActionScript (CS3). Apart from that
I have created projects for other purposes using Flash, because it
seemed the best approach, so I'd say I'm a relative beginner. I am
trying to complete a number of projects, currently, but have a few
problems which have stopped progress for the moment. I've tried
internet with varying success and this forum, unfortunately with
none. Finding the balance between context and minimising inserted
code is the main problem. For example, yesterday I asked how one
could modify an existing (void) function, to exchange information
with an outer function. The person that replied, told me I didn't
need to nest functions and from what I saw of the reply, showed me
how to remove the nesting, which I had done deliberately. I really
don't know what I did, to give the impression that I needed that
information. I just ended up a bit confused as to how the situation
occurred. I haven't been able to find information on how to set up
an program generated indexed multidimensional array, (though I can
create one from code, i.e. keyed data). The problem is loading
program generated data. Another problem is reseting a ActionScript
created Combo box. I thought the last attempt was close, but got an
"undefined function" error, which suggested that I might need to
import addition code e.g. fl.controls.???, but I don't really
understand what controls apply to what code. So information on that
would be useful. Sending input data to a sharedObject is easy, but
output data not so. Finally, exchanging data between different
frames (Actionscript CS3) is needed in my current menu project, but
I don't know how to do that and wonder if it is really necessary to
send the data outside Flash, to achieve that aim. I would have
hoped Flash would be more self contained.
I don't have a lot of programming experience, though I have
developed basic HTML /CSS webpages, a flash webpage and have a
Maths degree, so I understand basic mathematical concepts. At the
moment I'm finding the hold-ups somewhat frustrating. I just
haven't been able to break through, what I might have considered
moderately basic problems for an experienced programmer. I guess
the problems are more difficult to resolve than I anticipated.
There are more issues, but that should suffice.
I was able to pass on the reference information you provided
to another new user on this site. As well as a title on Flash which
I found useful. So hopefully they may be able to advance a little
themselves.
If you have any suggestions on how I might advance, all
information will be gratefully received.
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