Multiple Mask and Random Image

programming flash
1

I hope someone can give me a hand on this.

I am doing a multiple mask where an image is being masked by multiple little squares that drop down.

I created 2 layers, mask and masked for each square and image.

That part works fine, however, I wanted to load a different image everytime when the page loads, I used the example on this site:

choice = Math.round(Math.random()*6);
switch (choice) {
case 0 :
location.loadMovie(“image0.swf”);
break;
case 1 :
location.loadMovie(“image1.swf”);
break;
…
}

Now, every little square load a random image instead of all loading the same image. Is it possible to ask all other masked layer to call on that one random image? What should I do?

2

i’m having a hard time understanding what you’re trying to say so if you could post an fla that would help a bit.

are you masking multiple images with multiple squares or squares on separate layers that mask the same image on different layers? not exactly sure what you’re saying…

3

I am doing a multiple masking on one image.

The way I do this multiple masking is by creating 2 layers for each mask: mask and masked layer.

I also want to generate a random masked image everytime it loads.

With the code I used above, each masking layer (mask and masked), I inserted the code for the masked layer. So, the effect I want is a multiple mask on a random image.

But the result is random image for each mask with the current setup.

But I want each mask to call the same random image.

How do I achieve that?

4

Another way of saying this is, can all masked layers call to one random image?

5

Wow, this must be harder than I though…no one can help me?

6

Think you would be better using movieclips and setMask()
mc.setMask(mask_mc)
to remove
mc.setMask(null)

put all your little squares into 1 mc

7

First of all, thanks for your help. However, I am a ameture in Flash, all I know is doing little animations. Do you mind telling me more about what you just posted?

8

Anyone?

9

if you search these forums, there are tons of examples of masking with script but you really need to look up setMask() and get the basics.