| Sample Files One of the quickest ways to learn Macromedia Flash is to look at existing sample files to see how they were created. Below are links to several sample Flash movies, each with a page that describes highlighted Flash features and instructions on using the movie. Some of these files are complete applications, games, or other types of content, while others are simple movies which are intended to introduce a concept that you can use to build your own movies. The source files for these movies can be found in the Flash MX/Samples folder. Notice You may reuse these files as you want, but they are not officially supported as part of the product. Tech Support will not be able to answer any questions about these files. Game: Amoebas Defend yourself from the deadly microbes in this action game. Game: Jigsaw puzzle How long will it take you to assemble this jigsaw puzzle? Game: Maze Try to reach the end of the maze before your opponent does. Game element: Scrolling background Generate a random star field that scrolls and loops vertically and horizontally. Audio: Sound completion event Create your own music mix with this audio mixer. Audio: Load sounds Control the playback of three different MP3 files. Feature highlight: Load images Select and view different images in this slide show. Feature highlight: Import video and components with Live Preview Control the playback of the video with a controller component. Feature highlight: Components, Live Preview, and Custom UI An example of how you can build dynamic movie clips. Feature highlight: Drawing API Manipulate lines and fills with this shape generator. Feature highlight: Scriptable masks Choose between several different types of masks. Feature highlight: Color object Select the color of a car with this color mixer. Feature highlight: Date object View the time with this clock. Feature highlight: getTimer An example of how you can build a stopwatch-style timer. Feature highlight: Dynamic text Find out what the amount of your paycheck might be with this paycheck calculator. Interactive animation: Buttons Control the motion of a beetle using buttons. Interactive animation: Virtual joystick Control the motion of a beetle using a virtual joystick. Interactive animation: Keys Control the motion of a beetle using keys. Interactive animation: Thrust Control the motion of a beetle using keys to thrust in the direction it is facing. Interactive animation: Follow pointer or go to clicked spot Control the motion of a beetle using the mouse. Interactive animation: Sliders Control the motion of a beetle using sliders. Basics: Radians and degrees Compare the difference between radians and degrees. Basics: Movie clip nesting Learn about parent-child relationships.