Introduction to ActionScript Tutorial > Display information in a dynamic text box |
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Display information in a dynamic text box
Dynamic text boxes can display changing content in a Flash movie. You use the Property inspector to create a dynamic text box and assign it a variable name. The value of the variable is displayed in the text field.
In the puzzle.fla file, a dynamic text box displays puzzle piece numbers when a user Shift-clicks a piece. Now you'll assign a variable name for the dynamic text box.
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If necessary, choose File > Open and choose the version of the mypuzzle.fla file that you last saved. |
Note: You can also browse to your Flash MX application folder and open Tutorials/ActionScript/Finished/puzzle3.fla. If you do use the puzzle3.fla file, save the file with a new name in your My_Puzzle folder to maintain an unadulterated version of the original file. |
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In the Timeline, unlock the Piece numbers guide layer if it is locked. |
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Double-click the Piece number circle movie clip on the Stage under the lower right corner of the puzzle solution area. |
This opens the Piece number circle in symbol-editing mode. |
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Select the Text layer in the Timeline. On the Stage, click the center of the Piece number circle to select the text field. |
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If the Property inspector is not open, choose Window > Properties. In the Property inspector, select Dynamic Text from the Text Type pop-up menu. |
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In the Line Type pop-up menu, verify that Single Line is selected. |
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Type _root.pieceNumber in the Var text box and press Enter or Return. |
All variables, like functions and movie clips, must be referenced by their paths. The |
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Either choose Edit > Edit Document, click the Back button, or click Scene 1 to return to the main Timeline. |
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Choose File > Save As and enter a new filename. Use a consecutive naming scheme so you can revert to earlier versions of the file if necessary. |
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