Loading Screen

[SuperSpark]

I want to make a Loading page for my flash. But not just any loading page. A big loading page.

I want to have the page feature a loading bar near the top, and my character turning something over after a set amount of seconds while it's loading. Of course I have to animate the character but how do I make it loop. Also, I want to make a few extra features in the menu like a link to a page with bonus content, such as Author info or concept art. I know I have to make extra scenes of those, but how do I set them do that without them getting in the way of the other scenes while playing?

Yeah, my question is a tall order, but any help would be appreciated!

[Yambanshee]

best advice, DONT USE SCENES. This question really doesint need answering. Just do it. make buttons go to diffrent pages using getURL("http://www.example.com/")

[SuperSpark]

At 5/2/09 11:57 PM, Yambanshee wrote: best advice, DONT USE SCENES.

Why shouldn't I use scenes? I have several scenes for my flash already and it works fine.

[Yambanshee]

generally scenes over complicate things. Even more so if your using multiple scenes with a preloader. just make one or 2 frames and buttons on them. put theese frames before the preloader though, as you want to make sure u load them first.

i have heard way too many times people finding it hard to finish their flash because they used scenes

[dragonjet]

At 5/3/09 11:57 PM, Yambanshee wrote: i have heard way too many times people finding it hard to finish their flash because they used scenes

I've heard MORE people finding it easy to manage their flash because they used scenes...

And I've heard only 1 person (as of now) who dislike scenes

[Yambanshee]

At 5/4/09 09:57 AM, dragonjet wrote::

I've heard MORE people finding it easy to manage their flash because they used scenes...

And I've heard only 1 person (as of now) who dislike scenes

i can distinctly remember upto 7 people ive helped with their flash because they used scenes. most where music problems.

give me one advantage of scenes!

[doctormario]

Scenes. More trouble than they are worth. Also, they have a nasty habit of making your filesize go through the roof.

[Wolfos]

I always use 1 scene for the loading screen and 1 for the rest, use labels if you want order.