New! Dynamic Scrolling Navigation for Actionscript 3 and 2

One of this month's new Flash lessons is a classic navigation device. Yep, ye ol' scrolling thumbnail nav. This has actually been a past lesson on the site (dating back to Actionscript 1!) Among the improvements, this lesson teaches both Actionscript 2 and Actionscript 3, with a little flip flop back and forth between the two, so you Actionscript old-timers can see some of the noteable differences between the two languages.

Onto the cool features...

-You can dynamically load thumbnails and larger-sized images from external folders. Simply tell the Flash file how many files to load,(like thumbNum = 10), and a base file name (like "universe.jpg") then publish and upload!

-This main Flash file can load images (JPG, PNG, GIF ) or other Flash files (.SWF)

-Thumbnail links can be setup to jump to another frame, another URL, or load larger images (see the example by visiting the site). Each thumbnail link can run a different Action. The example above only loads images, but you can program links to do anything.

-And of course, it's completely customizeable. Easily change thumb sizes, scrolling speed, mouse-over areas, colors, etc.

And as with all CartoonSmart tutorials, remember that you're buying training, not just a template. Granted, you of course get all the example .fla files included with the videos, but the main focus here should be the training. By the end of the videos you'll know exactly how to modify everything.

Here's the link to sales page Dynamic Scrolling Navigation for Actionscript 3 and 2

New! Carousel Navigation for Actionscript 3 and 2...

Isn't the internet cool?! Instead of suffering through a straight left and right navigation, we can now make thumbnails that circle around in an orbit!! Okay, I'm poking fun, but I really do enjoy this navigation technique. Its kinda niche, and probably in 10 years people will say "oh thats so 2007", but screw it, its cool now! And for photo galleries it definitely adds a little spice to just clicking from one image to the next.

Like the other Flash lesson this month, both Actionscript 3 and Actionscript 2 are taught. This time though the languages are separated into two different zip files. So no flip-flopping back and forth in the video. Which as it turns out, I kind of enjoying teaching that way. I feel like the learning sinks in a bit more. But I guess I'll find out what you, "the masses", like most later.

Alrighty so what exactly is so cool about this carousel Flash navigation tutorial...

-Thumbnail links can be setup to jump to another frame, another URL, or load larger images.
-The thumbnail orbit can optionally be tied into the mouse location to create a 3D effect (see the example on the main site)
-You can change the number of thumbnails orbiting (duh) and instead of thumbnails, you can use anything. Vector art, whatever.
-Thumbnails can be faded or blurred out in the background (optional if using Flash 8 or CS3)
-And of course, its completely customizeable. Easily change thumb sizes and orbit, scrolling speed, mouse-over areas, colors, etc


The sales page is here.... How to Program a Flash Rotating Carousel Gallery for Actionscript 2 and Actionscript 3