rotation of swf-movie- howto??

[gorky2]

Hi,

perhaps a stupid question:

I import a swf-object in my movie. this swf-object should be rotated by a special amount (e.g 120 degrees) when the user presses a button. I think with Actionscript this should be possible, but I cant get in working

Any tip or hint would be appreciated

Thank you

Gorky

[rtwodtwo]

Make sure your swf object is a movie with an instance name, then place some code on the button that is similar to this;

on(press){
_root.instancename._rotation=120;
}

This should work ok any probs let me know. Peace

[gorky2]

Originally posted by rtwodtwo
Make sure your swf object is a movie with an instance name, then place some code on the button that is similar to this;

on(press){
_root.instancename._rotation=120;
}

This should work ok any probs let me know. Peace

Hello rtwodtwo!

I used the menu File --> Import flash Movie as Object

How can I give an instancenamte to this swf-object??

Thanks

Gorky

[bridelh]

Also, in Version 2.8 the rotation point is at top left, so you will have to position the content with care.

If you can wait, Version 3 is a LOT easier. You will be able to rotate from anywhere within a MovieClip.

Regards

Hilary

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[gorky2]

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How can I give an instancenamte to this swf-object??
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Okay,

with list shapes I can give instance names to swf-objects (I found this in an article by johnie, thanks johnie!

but the AS-code still as posted by rtwodtwo doesn´t work

Gorky

[bridelh]

Ok, here's an example with download .fun files:

http://www.bridel.org/koolmoves/help/rotation/rotation.html

Send me your file if you still have problems.

Regards

Hilary
hpbridel@zeta.org.au

[johnie]

It's probably something to do with how you are referencing the instance. I hardly ever use _root anymore unless I really mean root but rather use the realtive terms this and parent in targeting the instance.