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programming flash
1

Hey all -

I’m trying to get duplicateMovieClip(); down. I can’t figure it out. I’ve used the scripting in a couple different tuts that have been close, but not what I wanted. I’ve changed variables and locations of scripting. I want to make an effect that looks like sideways rain.

Is there an easy little trick or rule about duplicateMC and removeMC that I can try?

2

Yeah…


for(i=0; i<numRaindDrops; i++)
{
   _root.raindrop.duplicateMovieClip("rain"+i, 20);
}

for(i=0; i<numRainDrops; i++)
{
   if(_root["rain"+i]._y >= movieHeight)
   {
      _root["rain"+i].removeMovieClip();
   }
}

Of course… That’ll produce some lackluster effects at times… But it works none the less… hehe… You gotta actually post your .fla or code for us to fix your problem.

3

There’s actually 4 different flas that I have been working with. They all have flaws. Ha ha…sorry - going a little nutz. I’m gonna try your code. Thank you!! It’s very simular to one that I have tried with a couple additions. I will post flas if it doesn’t. Thanks again!!

4

Okay - no dice. Here we go:

Messup1.fla -
Duplicates MC 50 times - but all at the same time.

Messup2.fla -
Duplicates MC bazillion times and dissapears immd.

Messup3.fla -
Duplicates once. Not too fun.

http://busineplex.com/fred/test/messup1.fla
http://busineplex.com/fred/test/messup2.fla
http://busineplex.com/fred/test/messup3.fla

:q:

5

Hey again -

I don’t know if anyone is helping anymore, but if marz is still around I got it to work. I just don’t understand how. If anyone wants to help me out, please try. My main consern are the actions on the MC (dash) on the level ‘drops’. The MC is located on the right side of the stage.

Thanks!!