key detect problem

[amjad_ghost]

hi... Ihope u can help me with this problem!!!


I have written a script that will detect if a certain key is pressed using (if.isdown(anykey))
my problem is that this script can only detect a single key press,
i want it to be able detect a two key press like (shift+anykey)

is it possible ????i'v tried every thing a could but no use..please help..thx anyway!!

[Irfaan.com]

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Just use actions my friend!

All you have to do is get into your frame actions, and select: "when key pressed"... this will write the action script for you.. saving u the hasstle of playing with your own written actions.

I'll get backto you with details when i get to my desktop!

Irfaan

[BrainTea]

According to the Flash 5 Bible, "Multiple key combinations are not supported.This rules out diagonals as two-key combinations in the classic four-key game control setup. It also means shortcuts such as Ctrl-S are not available."

Cheers,
Bryan T

[NerdInside]

Originally posted by BrainTea
According to the Flash 5 Bible, "Multiple key combinations are not supported.This rules out diagonals as two-key combinations in the classic four-key game control setup. It also means shortcuts such as Ctrl-S are not available."

Cheers,
Bryan T

I have a .fla right here right now that allows you to control a simple dot around the screen with 1 key (left right up down) or 2 keys (up+right up+left down+right down+left) to make it go on a diagonal.

Here, check out the .swf for yourself. http://www27.brinkster.com/nerdinside/keyisdown.swf (click on the .swf before you hit a key. use the arrow keys.
[Edited by NerdInside on 01-06-2002 at 02:21 AM]

[Irfaan.com]

NerdInside -

Would you care to go one step further to help -amjad_ghost- by explaining the process one would use to accomplish this task, or just paste your script?? Thx.

Irfaan

(Nice example)

[NerdInside]

You just wanna know dont ya? I am gonna try to make it work with Shift+A to then goto a frame, if I get it to work I will post it.

[NerdInside]

Ok, this was quick.

Add this to a MC that is outside the frame (so you cant see it):

onClipEvent (enterFrame) {
	if (Key.isDown(Key.SHIFT)) {
		if (Key.isDown(Key.SPACE)) {
			_root.gotoAndPlay (2);
		}
	}
}

Then, when the user hits SHIFT and then SPACE they will go to frame 2.

The one used on that sample is this:

onClipEvent(enterFrame) {
	if (Key.isDown(Key.RIGHT)) {
		_root.circle._x++;
	}

	if (Key.isDown(Key.LEFT)) {
		_root.circle._x--;
	}

	if (Key.isDown(Key.UP)) {
		_root.circle._y--;
	}

	if (Key.isDown(Key.DOWN)) {
		_root.circle._y++;
	}
}

Add that to a MC that is outside the frame. Give what you want to move th instance of circle.

[pixelboy]

howdy,

just use two separate movie clips with 'on clip event' handlers. 1 clip has the first 'key.isDown' and the other is on the second clip and detects the second key. Works for me.

cheers
Pixel Boy