Creating 3D Classes with ActionScript 2.0

October 1st, 2006 by admin Posted in ActionScript, Macromedia Flash

Creating 3D Classes with ActionScript 2.0

This article describes how to create 3D effects in Macromedia Flash using a class-based programming model. I begin with an overview of the new syntax describing many of the new features in ActionScript 2.0, followed by a presentation of a 3D calculation method that uses quaternion math for fast, efficient 3D transformations.

Rather than demonstrating cool 3D effects, I emphasize creating classes that you can use in 3D engines. I examine these classes and demonstrate how to implement them to create a 3D scene. Hopefully, after reading this article you’ll be able to use or modify the code presented here to explore 3D and class-based programming on your own.

To complete this tutorial you will need to install the following software and files:

Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004

Download sample files for this tutorial

• 3Dclasses.zip (15K)

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