Authorware 7.0 Variables and Functions Reference Manual

Author: Yuan Haidong
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Authorware 7.0 provides a vast number of variables and functions. Only by fully utilizing these variables and functions can one fully master the essence of Authorware programming and fully leverage its powerful capabilities. Authorware 7.0 also offers numerous ScriptXtra, SpriteXtra, and U32 (or DLL) functions, which greatly extend Authorware's functionality. This book introduces both the functions provided by these external function libraries and a wide range of popular third-party external functions (e.g., DirectMediaXtra, MPEGAdvanceXtra, and BuddyAPI). Authorware is an excellent multimedia development tool, and version 7.0 was released by Macromedia in June 2003 as a new version. This book is divided into six parts: System Variables, System Functions, Common ScriptingXtras Functions, Common [SpriteXtras] Properties and Methods, Common U32 (DLL) Functions, and Common Windows API Functions, providing a comprehensive and detailed introduction to all variables and functions of Authorware 7.0, as well as commonly used external functions. For easy reference, the book also includes an "Index" feature. This book is intended for all users of Authorware and is an essential reference for those involved in courseware development and multimedia development.