Category Archives: Flash/AS

Drawing lines with ActionScript 3

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Matt

Drawing lines with code may not make much sense at first. In fact, it can seem like a lot of work to simply draw a single line. Realistically, you’re probably not going to paint the Mona Lisa. Although, if you … Continue reading →

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How to Scale in Flash (Bitmap Smoothing)

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Matt

I apologize to my neglected readers. I’ve been busy lately with a new puppy, and finding a new house. Plus, this stagnant air in Salt Lake City is killing me. But, I’m done making excuses so let’s talk about bitmap … Continue reading →

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Full Browser Flash With Centered Content Using Swfobject (AS3)

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Matt

This particular technique is not new by any means, but it is nice method of going full browser. By full browser I mean the entire viewing area of FireFox, Safari, IE, or whatever you view your web pages in. The … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Gradient Background Fill With ActionScript

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Matt

“But, I can do that without code.” This is true. Creating a gradient is a somewhat mundane task that is found in almost every graphics program on the market. Flash is no exception. So why would you want to create … Continue reading →

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How to Start Building a Class Library in Flash

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Matt

Hopefully if you’re reading this you’re at the stage where you’ve begun to use and understand OOP (Object Oriented Programming) as it relates to Flash. OOP sort of existed in Actionscript 2, but it’s really off to the the races … Continue reading →

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