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Bit_Crusher
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November 14, 2013
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Autoscroll textfield using tweenmax

  • November 14, 2013
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I have a basic content build going with up / down buttons set to move the copy (text) within the text area up and down using scrollV.

Is it even possible to use a tweener like TweenMax (or nano) to have the copy also auto-scroll?  I know how to do it as an object however I wasn't sure if there's any way of doing it for the textarea.  My main goal is to keep the copy within a string versus having an actual MC with a large block of text in it to move.

Thanks!

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Correct answer kglad

you could use a tween (adobe's or third-party) to scroll text directly but if you want smooth scrolling (as opposed to scrolling one full line per unit time), convert the text object to a movieclip and scroll its y (or x if you're creating a marquee scroll) beneath a mask.

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kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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November 14, 2013

you could use a tween (adobe's or third-party) to scroll text directly but if you want smooth scrolling (as opposed to scrolling one full line per unit time), convert the text object to a movieclip and scroll its y (or x if you're creating a marquee scroll) beneath a mask.

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Bit_CrusherAuthor
Inspiring
November 15, 2013

Thanks!  The more I thought about it last night I realized that it might not be possible the way I'd like to set it up.  Back to the drawing board!

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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November 15, 2013

you're welcome.

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