Re: FLASH: Transparencey & Variables to a text feild: Can they work together?

[John Croteau]

Hi Aaron,


> I was just wondering if anyone can tell me whether it is possible

> to load variables into a text field from an external file and

> still be able to not only animate it, but also be able to work

> with the color effect (i.e. alpha blending) by turning the field

> into a symbol or some other way?

Yes.....

If you place your text field in a movie clip, then you can apply an

alpha property to the MC. You will then have to load variables into that

MC or transfer the value to that MC. You could also tween the MC.that

contains the text field.


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