Re: FLASH: Flash Millenium Clock

[John Croteau]

Hi Oliver,


> I'm trying to create a Flash 4 millenium clock using the GetTimer function, like this:

> Set Variable: "lasttime" = int ( GetTimer / 200 )

> Loop While (int (GetTimer / 200) = lasttime)

> End Loop

> Set Variable: "msec" = msec - 1

> etc...

> 

> My clock works but consumes FAR too much processor time in the browser.

> I think the loop above doesn't allow any other applications a timeslice.

> Is there any way around this, or another means of creating a Flash clock?

A Year 2000 countdown clock can be done in the same method as making an

accurate clock in Flash 3. To have accurate time you must get the

correct time via JavaScript.

See the tutorial especially Part 2 (don't forget to download the zip

file from this link) --->

http://www.FlashCentral.com/Tech/In-Depth.htm


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