Think of a variable as a container that holds information. Variables can be created, changed, discarded, and updated. Whenever you need to capture and store information, a variable is involved. For example, when an end user is filling out a data form, the fields are set up as variables to capture the information. Variables play a key role in any Macromedia Flash MX document that involves interactivity and the capturing of information. In this chapter we will explore the concept of variables , and how they play such a key role in managing information in Flash.
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