This Virtual Training Company tutorial is perfect for those of you interested in learning the programming language of Macromedia s Director 7. In this tutorial, you will be taken step by step through the learning curve, enabling you to get the most out of Director. You will learn how to make your movie interactive by adding instructions or adding questions that users can respond to, how to track user input, and more. To get started right away, just click one of the topics below.
Lingo BasicsWhat is LingoScript WindowSimple Lingo CommandsEventsComments for the NovicePrimary Event HandlersSprite BehaviorsCast Member ScriptsFrame BehaviorsMovie ScriptsLingo Hierarchy ExampleReview Time for the NoviceControlling The ScoreExplaining PuppetsSwapping SpritesRolloverChanging the CursorCustom CursorsAnimated CursorCursor LocationsSoundHalting SoundVolume of SoundSound FadeTransitionsTempoReminder for the NoviceSprite PropertiesChecking Sprite PropertiesSprite Coloration: ForecolorSprite LocationComparing Sprite and Cursor LocationsIntersect and ConstrainDimensions of a SpriteVisible of a SpriteExample: A Simple Painting ProgramLingo TermsCommands
Properties
Functions
Keywords
Events
Constants
Operators
Making DecisionsIf / Then Statements
If / Then / Else If Statements
Case Statement
Repeat While
Repeat a Number of Times
Boolean Decisions
VariablesWhat are Variables?
Global Variables
Arguments and Passed Values
Variable Names
Data Types
Review Time on Variables
Tracking User InputTracking Mouse Clicks
Editable Text Fields
Updating and Changing Fields
Dontpassevent
Timeoutscript
BranchingPlay and Play Done
Go Commands
Menus
Sending Messages
Messages && Menus
Movies in a WindowIntroduction to MIAWS
More Control over MIAWS
Tell
Close / Forget
QuickTimeChecking QuickTime Version
Controlling QuickTime Movies
Translation && Rotation
Using a Mask
Lingo Development ToolsOnline Help
Comments
The Message Window
The Trace Window
Debugger
Find Handler
ListsList Manipulation
More List Commands
Complex List Manipulation
Property Lists
Manipulating Property Lists
Review Time on Lists
The InternetEmbedding Compressed Fonts
Animated GIFs
Vector Shapes
Flash Movies
Thinking Shockwave
Check for User Platform
Loading in Sprites
Comments on XML Parsing
Comments on MultiUser
Other Lingom ImprovementsDot Property Notation
Bracket Access
The Pathname Operator
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