SWiSH Player Support
SWF4 or later - Supported Internally
Syntax
instanceName._alpha
instanceName._alpha = value
Arguments
Can be set to a number between 0 and 100.
Returns
Current setting.
Description
The property both reads and sets a Sprite's or Object's alpha transparency.
A value of 0 is transparent.
A value of 100 is opaque.
Elements with an alpha of 0 (i.e. invisible) can still detect Events.
Sample
onLoad() {
_root.rectangle._alpha = 40; // make rectangle partly transparent
}
Physics Properties are also supported for this property.