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Creating a JavaScript Syntax Workflow


Mark Jonkman

Mark Jonkman

 

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Some Reasons for Using an External Editor
  3. Some Cautions and Insights on Using JavaScript Syntax in Director
  4. Changing Director’s Default Editor to an External Editor
  5. Using Externally Linked Scripts
  6. JavaScript Script Tool Box Utility
Created:
9 February 2004
User Level:
Intermediate

Macromedia Director MX 2004 introduces JavaScript syntax as an alternative scripting language. JavaScript syntax is based on Mozilla’s SpiderMonkey engine and implements core JavaScript 1.5 as its base language. As such, many external editors are available that implement syntax coloring and auto completion features. Macromedia optimized Director’s internal editor for display and editing of Lingo, Director’s default authoring language. While a great deal of effort has been made to allow the built-in editor window to handle the new JavaScript syntax, it may not always the ideal environment for everyone.

Requirements

To complete this tutorial, install the following software and files:

Director MX 2004

Dreamweaver MX 2004

Download the Sample files

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About the author

Mark Jonkman is a certified Macromedia Flash Developer specializing in the development of interactive multimedia courseware. He has five years of industry experience developing applications utilizing both Macromedia Director and Macromedia Flash. On the rare occasion when he isn't glued to the keyboard, he enjoys hiking, camping, and canoeing with his wife and three kids.