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Index: F

FACE attribute of HTML tag: 18.5.4. <FONT> (Font Control)

factorials, calculating with/without recursion: 9.9. Recursive Functions

FIFO (first-in-first-out) stacks: 11.7.3.1. The push( ) method

file protocol (getURL()): 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

fill-in forms (see Flash forms)

final keyword (potential reserved word): 14.4. Reserved Words

finally keyword (potential reserved word): 14.4. Reserved Words

first-in-first-out (FIFO) stacks: 11.7.3.1. The push( ) method

firstChild property (XML class): 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

FLA files (Code Depot): 0.2. The Code Depot

flags (bits): 15.2. Bitwise Programming

Flash

closing open connections to server applications: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
connections between servers and: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
creating dynamic text fields with Text tool: 18.1. Dynamic Text Fields
instances (see movie clips, instances)
opening connections to server applications: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
programming, introduction to: 1. A Gentle Introduction for Non-Programmers
transmitting XML-formatted data to server applications: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
web sites: 0.3. Showcase

Flash 5 Player (see Player)

Flash 4 vs. Flash 5

ActionScript: 0. Foreword

assigning values to dynamically named variables: 6.3.4. The set Statement (Set Variable)

backward-compatibility issues: C. Backward Compatibility

call() statement: 6.3.7. The call( ) Statement

datatype conversions: 3.4.4. Flash 4-to-Flash 5 Datatype Conversion

equality/inequality operators: 4.6.2.1. Using the equality (==) and inequality (!=) operators

keyboard interaction: 10.8.8. keyPress

local variables in subroutines: 2.5.8.1. Local variables in subroutines

Normal Mode not backward compatible: 16.1.1.1. Normal Mode

reserved words: 14.4. Reserved Words

string concatenation operators: 4.6.1. Joining Strings Together

string extraction performance issues: 4.6.6.5. String extraction performance issues

string operation equivalencies: 4.6.11. Flash 4 Versus Flash 5 String Operators and Functions

5.6. The String Operators

undefined datatype: 4.8. Undefined

variable addressing syntax: 2.5.6.3. Flash 4 versus Flash 5 variable access syntax

Flash Debugger tool: 19.1.5. The Debugger

Flash experiments (Williams and Kennedy): A.1. ActionScript and Programming

Flash forms: 17. Flash Forms

adding

Reset button to: 17.2.4. Receiving Results from the Server
Submit button to: 17.2.1. Building the Frontend
user-input text field to: 17.2.1. Building the Frontend

client-side user input: 17.1.1. Flash Client-Side User Input

creating fill-in forms: 17.2. Creating a Flash Fill-in Form

data

processing and producing results: 17.1.3. The Data-Handling Application

receiving results from server: 17.1.4. Flash Receives and Interprets Results

17.2.4. Receiving Results from the Server

sending to server: 17.1.2. Transmitting Data for Server-Side Processing

17.2.2. Sending Data to the Server

validating: 17.1.1. Flash Client-Side User Input

data cycle of: 17.1. The Flash Form Data Cycle

isolating client/server problems: 17.1.2. Transmitting Data for Server-Side Processing

user-input text fields and: 18.2.4. User-Input Text Fields and Forms

Flash Kit (Internet.com) resources: A.1. ActionScript and Programming

Flash movies

adding code to: 1.1.1. Creating Code

building: 1.2.1. Flash Programs

creating an interface: 1.3.3. Creating the Interface and Questions

event-based programs: 1.2.6. The Event-Based Execution Model

10.2. Event-Based AsynchronousCode Execution

layer structure and: 1.3.2. Building the Layer Structure

13.4.1. The Internal Layer Stack

logic in: 1.2.3.1. Making choices using conditionals

Flashcoders mailing list: A.1. ActionScript and Programming

float keyword (potential reserved word): 14.4. Reserved Words

floating-point literals: 4.3.2. Floating-Point Literals

floating-point numbers: 4.2. Integers and Floating-Point Numbers

parseFloat() and: 3.4.2.6. Converting to a number using the parseInt( ) and parseFloat( ) functions

20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

floating-point precision: 4.3.2.1. Floating-point precision

floor() (Math object): 4.4.2. Built-in Mathematical Functions

20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

_focusrect global property: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

fonts, embedded: 18.3.7. Embed Fonts

18.5.11. Using HTML as Output

for-in loop: 6.3. The ActionScript Statements

8.5. The for-in Loop
accessing movie clips: 13.5.6.3. Using for-in to access movie clips
accessing named array elements: 11.6. Named Array Elements
built-in objects and: 8.5. The for-in Loop
manipulating object properties: 12.3.2. Using a for-in Loop to Access an Object's Properties
undefined text fields and: 18.7. Empty Text Fields and the for-in Statement

for loop: 6.3. The ActionScript Statements

8.4. The for Loop
comma operator used in: 5.9. The Comma Operator

forms (see Flash forms)

Frame Actions (Actions panel title): 16.1. The Actions Panel

frame rate effect on timeline and clip event loops: 8.7.3. Frame Rate's Effect on Timeline and Clip Event Loops

frames

adding blank keyframes: 1.3.7. Building the Quiz End

adding scripts to: 16.2. Adding Scripts to Frames

advancing playhead one frame: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

attaching code to: 1.1.2. Say Hi to Flash

16.2. Adding Scripts to Frames

creating main timeline variables: 1.3.4. Initializing the Quiz

2.5. Variable Scope

current location of playhead: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

displaying randomly: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

event-based programming and: 1.2.6. The Event-Based Execution Model

Frame Actions panel: 1.3.4. Initializing the Quiz

frame labels

adding: 1.3.5. Adding Frame Labels
layer structure and: 1.3.2. Building the Layer Structure
vs. frame numbers: 1.3.5. Adding Frame Labels

keyframes as storage devices: 16.2. Adding Scripts to Frames

number in timeline: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

printing

as bitmaps: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
using vectors: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

printing document level frames

as bitmaps: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
using vectors: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

remotely executing scripts: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

sending playhead back one frame: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

fromCharCode() (String class): 4.5.2.3. Unicode-style escape sequences

4.6.9.1. The fromCharCode( ) function
20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

fscommand() global function: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

ftp protocol (getURL()): 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

fullscreen command (standalone Player): 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

fullscreen, running

in standalone Projector: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
in web browsers: 20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference

_framesloaded property (MovieClip class): 13.7. Built-in Movie Clip Properties

20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
20.5. Alphabetical Language Reference
adding scripts to frames: 16.2. Adding Scripts to Frames
use instead of ifFrameLoaded statement: 6.3.10. The ifFrameLoaded Statement

function body: 9.1. Creating Functions

function call operator: 5.11.8. The Function Call Operator

9.2. Running Functions
12.4. Methods

function call statement: 6.3.6. Function Call Statements

function calls: 4.6.3. Using Built-in String Functions

6.3.2. Expression Statements

Function() constructor, not supported: 9.5. Function Literals

function literals: 9.5. Function Literals

adding methods to classes: 12.5.2.3. Assigning methods to objects of a class
implementing methods with: 12.4. Methods

function scope: 9.7. Function Scope

ActionScript vs. JavaScript: 15.3. Advanced Function Scope Issues
advanced issues: 15.3. Advanced Function Scope Issues
object methods, fixed scope of: 15.3. Advanced Function Scope Issues

function statement: 1.2.4. Modular Code (Functions)

6.3. The ActionScript Statements
6.3.5. The function Statement

functions: 1.2.4. Modular Code (Functions)

9. Functions

using as arguments: 9.11.1. Passing Functions to Functions

arguments object: 9.8.2. The arguments Object

availability of: 9.6.1. Function Availability

built-in (see built-in functions)

calling: 5.11.8. The Function Call Operator

9.1. Creating Functions
12.4. Methods

centralizing code: 9.12. Centralizing Code

creating: 9.1. Creating Functions

with parameters: 9.3.1. Creating Functions with Parameters

declaring: 9.1. Creating Functions

dynamic: 9.5. Function Literals

clip event handlers and: 10.16. Dynamic Movie Clip Event Handlers

ensuring permanence of: 9.6.2. Function Life Span

initialization: 1.3.4. Initializing the Quiz

internal (see internal functions)

invoking: 9.1. Creating Functions

9.6.1. Function Availability
as methods: 12.4. Methods
with parameters: 9.3.2. Invoking Functions with Parameters

life span of: 9.6.2. Function Life Span

local scope of: 9.7. Function Scope

local variables and: 2.5.8. Local Variables

as objects: 9.11. Functions as Objects

organizing code into: 9.13.1. Organizing the Quiz Code into Functions

parameters (see parameters)

passing

functions to: 9.11. Functions as Objects
information to: 9.3. Passing Information to Functions
more than one argument to: 9.3.2. Invoking Functions with Parameters

primitive vs. composite data: 9.8.3. Primitive Versus Composite Parameter Values

15.1. Copying, Comparing, and Passing Data

properties, attaching to: 9.11.1. Passing Functions to Functions

recursive: 9.9. Recursive Functions

returning values from: 9.4.2. Returning Values from Functions

running: 9.2. Running Functions

terminating: 9.4.1. Terminating a Function

vs. Actions: 9.10. Internal Functions

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