Director Lingo (3 days)

Suitable for delegates familiar with the basics of Director wishing to get deeper into Lingo.

Lingo basics
	Different types of script Different types of handler Different types of event Using global and local variables Creating custom event handlers Passing arguments to a handler Typical initialisation routines Navigation Lingo Using markers Using relative markers

Programming structures
	Adding comments to your code Creating reusable code Creating functions Functions that return a value Creating conditional structures If statements Case statements Creating loop structures

Casts and sprites
	Controlling sprites with Lingo LocH and LocV Creating rollover effects Switching cast member Switching cast member files

Interface elements
	Changing the cursor appearance Creating custom cursors Responding to user action Creating navigation systems Adding menus to your interface Hidden buttons and rollovers Allowing user input Responding to key presses

Manipulating text
	String manipulation Chunk expressions Lingo character formatting Lingo paragraph formatting Manipulating hyperlinks

Lists and databases
	Creating linear lists Adding and deleting list items Setting list values Creating property lists Setting property list values Retrieving property list values Manipulating lists

	Internet
	Overview of net lingoUsing hyperlinks On hyperlinkClicked handlers GotoNetPage Using getNetText Using netDone Using netError Optimising Shockwave movies Controlling Flash movies Platform and monitor detection

Debugging techniques
	Avoiding common errors Commenting out code Using the Message window Using the Object Inspector Using the Debugger Entering debugging mode Setting break points Stepping through scripts Viewing variable contents Modifying variable contents