[Resolved] [Resolved] controlling a movie clip

[willi-jay]

can anyone tell me how to control a movie clip on the timeline with buttons on another layer? (ie.play and stop)

[enpstudios]

 
 on (release) {
   _root.yourMovieClip.gotoAndPlay("framelabel");
 }

[willi-jay]

Originally posted by estudioworks

 
 on (release) {
   _root.yourMovieClip.gotoAndPlay("framelabel");
 }

Thanks but do I have to specify a frame label?
Is yourMovieClip just what you put there for me to replace with the name of my movie clip?

[enpstudios]

Thanks but do I have to specify a frame label?

I always use Framelabels, just in case I want to move things around later.

Is yourMovieClip just what you put there for me to replace with the name of my movie clip?

Yes, insert the instance name of your MC

[willi-jay]

Originally posted by estudioworks

Thanks but do I have to specify a frame label?

I always use Framelabels, just in case I want to move things around later.

Is yourMovieClip just what you put there for me to replace with the name of my movie clip?

Yes, insert the instance name of your MC

OK, one more question, will this work for a loaded movie too? Is there a way to give an instance to a loaded movie?

[enpstudios]

Yes, a loaded movie takes on the instance name of it's holder ( Target MC )