MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004. We have 3 MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 manuals available for free PDF download: Reference, Use Manual, Getting Started

MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 Reference (1130 pages)

Director Scripting Reference

Brand: MACROMEDIA | Category: Software | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Introduction

5
CHAPTER 2: Director Scripting Essentials

9
- Types of Scripts
  9
- Scripting Terminology
  10
- Scripting Syntax
  12
- Data Types
  15
- Literal Values
  18
- Variables
  21
- Operators
  25
- Conditional Constructs
  28
- Events, Messages, and Handlers
  33
- Linear Lists and Property Lists
  38
- Javascript Syntax Arrays
  45
CHAPTER 3: Writing Scripts in Director

49
CHAPTER 4: Debugging Scripts in Director

83
CHAPTER 5: Director Core Objects

101
CHAPTER 6: Media Types

119
CHAPTER 7: Scripting Objects

137
CHAPTER 8: 3D Objects

141
CHAPTER 9 Constants

151
CHAPTER 10: Events and Messages

159
CHAPTER 11: Keywords

203
CHAPTER 12 Methods

227
CHAPTER 13: Operators

595
CHAPTER 14: Properties

617
Index

1103

MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 Use Manual (500 pages)

Brand: MACROMEDIA | Category: Software | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Introduction

11
- About Director
  11
- What's New in Director MX 2004
  12
- Guide to Instructional Media
  13
CHAPTER 2: Score, Stage, and Cast

17
CHAPTER 3: Sprites

51
- Creating Sprites
  52
- Setting Sprite General Preferences
  52
- Selecting Sprites
  53
- Naming Sprites
  55
- Finding Sprites
  57
- Creating Sprite Channel Names
  57
- Layering Sprites
  58
- Displaying and Editing Sprite Properties
  59
- Locking and Unlocking Sprites
  63
- Positioning Sprites
  64
- Changing the Appearance of Sprites
  71
- Using Sprite Inks
  77
- Assigning a Cast Member to a Sprite with Lingo or Javascript Syntax
  80
- Exchanging Cast Members
  81
CHAPTER 4 Animation

83
CHAPTER 5 Bitmaps

99
- About Importing Bitmaps
  100
- Using Animated Gifs
  101
- Using the Paint Window
  102
- Changing Selected Areas of a Bitmap
  109
- Flipping, Rotating, and Applying Effects to Bitmaps
  109
- Using Auto Distort
  111
- Changing Registration Points
  112
- Changing Size, Color Depth, and Color Palette for Bitmaps
  113
- Controlling Bitmap Images with Lingo or Javascript Syntax
  114
- Using Gradients
  117
- Using Patterns
  120
- Creating a Custom Tile
  120
- Using Paint Window Inks
  121
- Using Bitmap Filters
  123
- Using Onion Skinning
  125
- About the Paste as Pict Option
  127
- Setting Bitmap Cast Member Properties
  128
- Setting PICT Cast Member Properties
  128
- Setting Paint Window Preferences
  129
- Compressing Bitmaps
  129
- Working with Macromedia Fireworks
  131
CHAPTER 6: Vector Shapes

135
- Drawing Vector Shapes
  135
- Editing Vector Shapes
  139
- Defining Gradients for Vector Shapes
  141
- Controlling Vector Shapes with Lingo or Javascript Syntax
  142
- Setting Vector Shape Properties
  142
- Using Shapes
  143
- Setting Shape Cast Member Properties
  144
CHAPTER 7: Color, Tempo, and Transitions

145
- Controlling Color
  145
- Setting Palette Cast Member Properties
  155
- About Tempo
  157
- Using Transitions
  160
CHAPTER 8: Text

163
CHAPTER 9: Using Flash, Flash Components, and Other Interactive Media Types

181
- Using Flash Content
  181
- Adding a Flash Content Cast Member
  182
- Editing a Flash Cast Member
  184
- Controlling Flash Content with Lingo or Javascript Syntax
  185
- Controlling Flash Content Appearance with Lingo or Javascript Syntax
  185
- Streaming Flash Content with Lingo or Javascript Syntax
  187
- Playing Back Flash Content with Lingo or Javascript Syntax
  188
- Using Lingo or Javascript Syntax to Set and Test Flash Variables
  189
- Sending Messages from Flash Content Using Geturl
  190
- Sending XML Data from Flash to Director
  193
- Using Flash Objects in Script
  193
- Using the Flash Local Connection Object
  195
- Using Flash Communication Server MX 2004
  198
- Using the Flash Settings Panel
  200
- Playback Performance Tips for Flash Content
  201
- Using Director Movies Within Director Movies
  202
- Setting Linked Director Movie Properties
  203
- Using Activex Controls
  204
- Using Flash Components
  207
- Button Component
  210
- Checkbox Component
  211
- Datechooser Component
  212
- Label Component
  214
- List Component
  216
- Numericstepper Component
  218
- Radiobutton Component
  220
- Scrollpane Component
  222
- Textarea Component
  224
- Textinput Component
  225
- Tree Component
  227
CHAPTER 10: Sound and Synchronization

231
CHAPTER 11 Using Digital Video

243
CHAPTER 12 Behaviors

275
CHAPTER 13: Navigation and User Interaction

291
CHAPTER 14: 3D Basics

303
- What You Need to Know
  303
- About 3D in Director MX 2004
  304
- The 3D Xtra
  305
- Using the Shockwave 3D Window
  306
- Using the Property Inspector for 3D
  308
- Using Rendering Methods
  309
- Using 3D Anti-Aliasing
  310
- 3D Behaviors
  312
- 3D Text
  312
- The 3D World
  313
CHAPTER 15: The 3D Cast Member, 3D Text, and 3D Behaviors

315
- About the 3D Cast Member
  315
- Model Resources
  316
- Models
  318
- Shaders
  319
- Textures
  320
- Motions
  321
- Lights
  321
- Cameras
  322
- Groups
  323
- Creating 3D Text
  324
- Modifying 3D Text
  324
- Script and 3D Text
  325
- Using 3D Behaviors
  327
CHAPTER 16: Working with Models and Model Resources

335
- About Models and Model Resources
  335
- Model Resources
  336
- Primitives
  337
- Cast Member Methods
  345
- Models
  346
- Shaders
  352
- Textures
  360
- Groups
  363
- Modifiers
  366
- Animation Modifiers
  372
- Motions
  381
- About Lights and Cameras
  382
- Light Properties
  383
- Light Methods
  384
- Cameras
  386
CHAPTER 17: Controlling the 3D World

393
- 3D Lingo or Javascript Syntax Events
  393
- Collisions
  394
- Vector Math
  397
- Transforms
  399
- Rendering Functionality
  403
CHAPTER 18: Movies in a Window

409
- About Miaws
  410
- Creating or Declaring a MIAW
  410
- Opening and Closing a MIAW
  410
- Setting the Window Size and Location for a MIAW
  412
- Controlling the Appearance of a MIAW
  413
- Controlling MIAW Layering
  416
- MIAW Events
  416
- Listing the Current Miaws
  417
- Controlling Interaction between Miaws
  417
CHAPTER 19: Using the XML Parser Xtra

419
- About XML
  419
- Using XML Parser Objects
  420
- Using XML Document Nodes
  422
- Accessing Attributes
  424
- Parser Objects and XML Nodes
  424
- Treating White Space
  425
- XML and Character Sets
  425
CHAPTER 20: Making Director Movies Accessible

427
CHAPTER 21 Managing Memory

437
CHAPTER 22: Managing and Testing Director Projects

441
- Managing Director Projects
  441
- About Testing Movies to Avoid Problems
  443
- Printing Movies
  444
- Resources
  445
CHAPTER 23: Packaging Movies for Distribution

447
CHAPTER 24: Using Shockwave Player

469
Index

481

MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 Getting Started (84 pages)

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MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 Reference (1130 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2: Director Scripting Essentials

CHAPTER 3: Writing Scripts in Director

CHAPTER 4: Debugging Scripts in Director

CHAPTER 5: Director Core Objects

CHAPTER 6: Media Types

CHAPTER 7: Scripting Objects

CHAPTER 8: 3D Objects

CHAPTER 9 Constants

CHAPTER 10: Events and Messages

CHAPTER 11: Keywords

CHAPTER 12 Methods

CHAPTER 13: Operators

CHAPTER 14: Properties

Index

MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 Use Manual (500 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2: Score, Stage, and Cast

CHAPTER 3: Sprites

CHAPTER 4 Animation

CHAPTER 5 Bitmaps

CHAPTER 6: Vector Shapes

CHAPTER 7: Color, Tempo, and Transitions

CHAPTER 8: Text

CHAPTER 9: Using Flash, Flash Components, and Other Interactive Media Types

CHAPTER 10: Sound and Synchronization

CHAPTER 11 Using Digital Video

CHAPTER 12 Behaviors

CHAPTER 13: Navigation and User Interaction

CHAPTER 14: 3D Basics

CHAPTER 15: The 3D Cast Member, 3D Text, and 3D Behaviors

CHAPTER 16: Working with Models and Model Resources

CHAPTER 17: Controlling the 3D World

CHAPTER 18: Movies in a Window

CHAPTER 19: Using the XML Parser Xtra

CHAPTER 20: Making Director Movies Accessible

CHAPTER 21 Managing Memory

CHAPTER 22: Managing and Testing Director Projects

CHAPTER 23: Packaging Movies for Distribution

CHAPTER 24: Using Shockwave Player

Index

MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR MX 2004 Getting Started (84 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2: Installing and Configuring Director

CHAPTER 3: Getting to Know the Workspace

CHAPTER 4: Building Your First Basic Movie

Index

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