Macromedia Director MX 2004 is an extremely powerful tool for designing and developing stunning web sites, applications and animations. But as with any tool, the only way to get the most out of it is to understand how it works. Lingo is the language that makes Director work in ways that outshine the simple flashes and buttons of old Internet content. Director Lingo can be combined with other applications to create truly interactive web content and endless possibilities for designers. Virtual Training Company author, James Gonzalez, breaks Lingo down to show just how easy it is to understand and use. Working with his own functional scripts and applications, he ll help you utilize the webs full potential. To start learning today, simply click the links below.
Lingo BasicsCourse IntroWork FilesWhat is LingoScript TypesWriting Simple Lingo ScriptsThe Script WindowCommentsTesting Scripts with the Message WindowUnderstanding ScriptsSprite BehaviorsFrame BehaviorsCast Member ScriptsMovie ScriptsEvents && Event HandlersPrimary Event HandlersCustom HandlersEvent Message HierarchyReview what You have LearnedNavigating With LingoLooping && Pausing a MovieJumping to New FramesCreating Smart Navigation ScriptsMenusApplying what You have LearnedControlling The ScoreCreating Transitions
Setting Tempo
Swapping Sprites
Rollovers
Changing the Cursor
Custom Cursors
Animated Cursor
Cursor Locations
Applying what You have Learned
Controlling Audio And VideoTriggering Sounds
PuppetSounds
Controlling Sound Volume
Fading Sounds
Controlling External Sounds
Synchronizing Sound
Checking QuickTime Version
Controlling QuickTime Movies
MovieRate
MovieTime - Skipping Frames
Frame Rate
Cropping Video?
Applying what You have Learned
Lingo ElementsCommands
Functions
Keywords
Conditions and Status
Properties
Constants
Operators
JavaScript Syntax
Review
Making DecisionsIf / Then Statements
If / Then / Else If Statements
Repeat Constructs
Repeat with/down to
Case Statement
Applying what You have Learned
VariablesWhat are Variables?
Global Variables
Local Variables
Arguments and Passed Values
Data Types
Using Variables in Your Script
Controlling Sprite PropertiesChecking Sprite Properties
Sprite Coloration: Forecolor
Sprite Location Moving Sprites
Intersect and Constrain
Dimensions of a Sprite
Visible of a Sprite
Applying what You have Learned
Tracking User InputTracking Mouse Clicks
Editable Text Fields
Format Text
String Lingo
More String Lingo
Idle Event Handlers
Check for User Platform
Importing through Lingo Scripting
Working With Multiple Movies And CastsCalling Other Movies
File Location
Introduction to MIAWS
More Control over MIAWS
MIAW Interaction
Managing Multiple Casts
Lingo And ListsUnderstanding Lists
Working with Linear Lists
More Linear List Commands
Property Lists
Manipulating Property Lists
Audio Playback Control Using Playlists
Review what You have Learned
Net-Savvy LingoIntroducing NetLingo
Web Navigation
NetID
Thing Commands
Determining Done Status
Retrieving Text from the Internet
Status Lingo
Shockwave Preference Lingo
DebuggingOnline Assistance
Common Lingo Errors Pt.1
Common Lingo Errors Pt.2
Testing and TroubleShooting
Debugging Lingo Scripts
The Debugger Window
Breakpoints
Memory Management Pt.1
Memory Management Pt.2
Other Lingo ImprovementsNew MX04 Lingo
Wrap UpCongratulations
CreditsAbout This Author
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