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I'm researching interactive references... [flash advice plz]
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what I'm charging, and if there's a waiting list. I'm trying to figure out a good format for references... and I kinda decided a flash-interactive reference would be the most space-saving way to make a reference sheet, no matter how much info needs to be involved...
Problem: I am a flash-retard. I used to be pretty good at it, but it's been YEARS since I've tinkered with it beyond the very simple "click button to move to next slide" programming ... so I'm sitting here thinking of good ideas, and then wondering "is that even possible in flash?" and "will it be immensely aggravating to program?"
Solution: Ask for advice! xD I'll explain what I'm trying to do, and if any of you know anything about flash, you can tell me if it's possible, difficult, or not worth trying.
My main question at the moment is whether buttons effect the entire canvas, or can they be isolated to a single layer within flash? Such as... if I want buttons that change between outfits and a DIFFERENT set of buttons to change between closeup shots... as well as a button to turn the character around so you can see front and back of all the outfits.
Possible? Difficult? Impossible? xD
******************* EDIT *******************
I'm working on the interactive reference, and I've learned some interesting actionscript that is making this 100x easier than I initally thought the project was going to be... I've already finished the easiest of the scripts, and now all I have to do is figure out the scripts I need to switch between "fit screen" and "actual size" and also switch between "front" and "rear" views since I intend to have all four of those options for viewers...
This is a difficult project, but I am pleased with my progress, and what I've learned. xD
I think Flash is a lot like C++ ... similar coding, anyways. Everything became easier when I realized that little nugget. xD
Problem: I am a flash-retard. I used to be pretty good at it, but it's been YEARS since I've tinkered with it beyond the very simple "click button to move to next slide" programming ... so I'm sitting here thinking of good ideas, and then wondering "is that even possible in flash?" and "will it be immensely aggravating to program?"
Solution: Ask for advice! xD I'll explain what I'm trying to do, and if any of you know anything about flash, you can tell me if it's possible, difficult, or not worth trying.
My main question at the moment is whether buttons effect the entire canvas, or can they be isolated to a single layer within flash? Such as... if I want buttons that change between outfits and a DIFFERENT set of buttons to change between closeup shots... as well as a button to turn the character around so you can see front and back of all the outfits.
Possible? Difficult? Impossible? xD
******************* EDIT *******************
I'm working on the interactive reference, and I've learned some interesting actionscript that is making this 100x easier than I initally thought the project was going to be... I've already finished the easiest of the scripts, and now all I have to do is figure out the scripts I need to switch between "fit screen" and "actual size" and also switch between "front" and "rear" views since I intend to have all four of those options for viewers...
This is a difficult project, but I am pleased with my progress, and what I've learned. xD
I think Flash is a lot like C++ ... similar coding, anyways. Everything became easier when I realized that little nugget. xD
