When programming, you may find yourself using the same chunks of code repeatedly either by copying and pasting them or by rewriting the same lines of ActionScript. There is a way to write ActionScript just once and reuse it anytime with a single action. You do this with functions and the action by which you execute a function is a call or a function call. Functions are real time-savers during both development and code maintenance because they reduce the amount of code you need to write or modify.
You will create several functions that allow you to turn a Flash-TV on and off and change its channels. A Flash-TV is a simple Flash app that acts like a TV and remote control. Think of a function as a mini-program that serves a specific purpose within another application. You can use it to perform a set of specific actions, or you can feed it information and output a result or you can do both. Functions provide a powerful and versatile way to script your project. In this lesson, you'll learn how to create and use functions while developing a remote control for a Flash-made television set. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN In this lesson, you will:
APPROXIMATE TIME This lesson takes approximately one and one half hours to complete. LESSON FILES Starting File: Lesson05/Assets/television1.fla Completed Project: television4.fla |