Flash 8 Movement Script Help

[blackjenova]

Hi, sorry if this thread has been posted before. Since i have so little time.
I have a problem with an object movement animation.

My simple question is:
How can I make a MovieClip moves with a velocity V (it's a vector so if V is minus, then the MovieClip moves to the left) and angle @ ?

I know it involves some trigonometric stuffs...

Thanks for any helps !!!

[moose-o]

Velocity is simulated by how far you move an object in a given amount of time. If every 1/12 of a second (the standard flash frame rate is 12fps) I move an object forward by 5 pixels it will appear to be moving more slowly than an object moving 10 pixels every 1/12 of a second.

To move an object horizontally:

[target]._x += 10

The [target] should target the object you want to move (e.g. this or _root.mc). The larger the number the faster it moves. To move backwards you can change "+=" to "-=".

If you want to also move vertically:

[target]._y += 10;

The above x and y ration will move the object at a 45 dregree angle.

[blackjenova]

Thanks.

That's what I understand so far. So, it's not a big problem if the movement is constant.

Right now, I'm creating a Homing-Missile script for my Flash Game. And I have difficulties in implementing this question:

About a Function which has parameter: V for Velocity, A for Angle, P for Points(x,y) and now D for Deviation. Deviation is an Error Rate of the missile. So, if D is 30 the it has 30% chance to mis-hit point P.

So, perhaps my script will look like this (in action): Missile.Move(V, A, P, D); and the Missile starts to move to point P with certain V,A and D.

I'm confused with the formulae. So, any help about it? Thx in advance.