If you've dabbled with Flash and want to expand your repertoire, this book will teach you what you need to know about ActionScript in a fast-paced tutorial style. The ActionScript language is becoming an increasingly vital part of every Flash designer's toolkit, but it can seem like a scary prospect for the non-programmer. We'll show you how easy it is to create interesting, interactive movies in Flash MX through visual metaphors and worked examples.

The aim is to get you up to speed quickly, giving you the skills you need to add extra functionality and control to your Flash movies. By the time you're finished, you should have a good grasp of the core ActionScript concepts and techniques, and plenty of ideas for your own projects.

No previous programming experience is required, just a familiarity with the Flash MX interface, and even the most code-phobic reader should find the learning curve to be smooth and easy.

Contents

1. Welcome to the Garage
2. Garage Layout
3. Parts Department
4. Quantitative Info
5. Jimmy the body worker
6. Steering and Operation
7. The Interactive Intelligent Dashboard
8. The Road: Driving Conditions and Logic
9. Winch, Lights, Siren, Stereo, Horn
10. Specialized Modules and Functions
11. The Truck of the Future
12. Tuning and Customizing