[Embed(source=’../../assets/gardengnome.png’)]
private static const GfxGnome:Class;

Is GfxGnome being declared a class? You say “the GfxGnome class” in your article, so I guess it is…but then the ‘class’ is functioning as a static const at the same time? Or is it that GfxGnome is declared a class from within the Enemy class and is made to hold only one thing? ): I know very little about AS3 so an explanation would help greatly

I’ve looked through the right-click options and I’ve even tried dragging and dropping them on to the as file, but so far my only solution is to manually type it in, which is workable, though not as elegant as a simple insert option.

And like others have stated, this tutorial could really do with a rewrite. It’s fantastic that you’ve took the time to write them. The net is a wealth of Flash information, but it’s almost too much for a fresh faced wannabe Flash coder to absorb, and this has the basis of being a great starting point for picking up the basics, syntax and general grasp of writing, compiling and understanding what goes into building a Flash game.

One request I’d like to add is if it’s possible for you to visualise what the code means. Grasping the process of how things embed into classes and such, it’s not clear through text explanations, but I feel it might be easier to under stand with some visual aid, perhaps a flow chart showing how things are linked.

Again, thanks for taking the time to write these, I’m glad the help is out there now I’ve finally decided to give coding another whirl.

i’ve managed to get it worked by adding a compiler parameter ‘-static-link-runtime-shared-libraries=true’ (without quote)

[Fault] exception, information=VerifyError: Error #1014: Class mx.core::BitmapAsset could not be found.
[Fault] exception, information=ReferenceError: Error #1065: Variable Enemy_GfxGnome is not defined.

do you have any idea why is this happening?

TiA

How can I get the gnome image to embed properly like the Leek? If I embed it simply by swapping the file names and extensions manually, I get an error that says “Unable to transcode”

Any advice?

the odd thing here is that the program connects the embedded picture with the class beneath it,mostly AS3 doesn’t behave that way its as if a command that links the GfxGnome class and the embedded picture is missing,and it just does this on it’s own.

Just a side note ,constants are mostly written with all caps so –
you write-
private static const GFXGNOME:Class;
instead of-
private static const GfxGnome:Class;

Why exactly do you need to create a class out of the gnome (in the static part)?

And why is needed to addChild in the Enemy, not in the main?

I’m pushing through!

Since I try to follow all tutorials to the letter (not bringing in habits from other IDEs and APIs with which I’m already familiar), I didn’t know I was going to be deleting the leek picture.

I also didn’t know where to put the properties, or whether I had to change the extension once I added the Gfx properties.

The source code helps, but when you use a new word (property, in this case), I would suggest showing the whole class so the student can know that they’re headed in the right direction.

All in all, these have been great, thanks!

Thank you for having the patience to think like a newcomer. 🙂