Learn how to create a timer in flash 8 using the action script. You can use it for picture presentation, slide show or something. 



Step 1

Create a new flash document and click twice on layer 1 to rename its name into a pictures.

Step 2

Click on the first frame of layer pictures, press Ctrl+R on the keyborad (Imoport to Stage) and Import any picture.



Step 3

After that click on the fifth frame and press F7 (blank keyframe).



Step 4

While you're still on the fifth frame, press again Ctrl+R on the keyboard (Import to Stage), and import another picture.

Step 5

After that, click again on the fifth frame, open the Action Script Panel (F9), and paste this script:

stop();

Step 6

Insert a new layer and name it action.

Step 7

Click on the second, third and fourth frame of layer action and press F6 on the keyborad (Keyframe).



Step 8

Go back on the second frame, open the Action Script Panel (F9), and paste this script:

currently = getTimer();
end = currently + 2000;

Step 9

Click on the third frame, and paste this script:

currently= getTimer();

Step 10

Click on the fourth frame, and paste this script:

if (currently <= end) {
gotoAndPlay (3);
}


We're done!

Test your movie (Ctrl+Enter), and you'll see that your second picture will appear 3 seconds after first picture (like slide show).

Bye!

Download source file (.fla)