Create simple action script pause function to hold timeline for x seconds

[garyw44438813]

I am wondering why it seems preferable in Animate CC to add frames rather than use action script to pause a frame for a set time before proceeding.

It would seem simpler to have a variable which can be adjusted very simply to alter the pause time - whereas amending the frames is a longer process.

Does any one use such a script? Or would they suggest there are reasons to not use this approach? I would add that the style of graphics I am thinking about here are simple frame changes, with no audio.

[Colin Holgate · Accepted solution]

There is setTimeout(). You could have a script like this:

this.stop();

setTimeout(play,3000);

That should stop the animation where it is and then continue to play 3 seconds later.

It may not be a good idea though. If you're fine tuning timing near the end of a long animation you would have to do a Test Movie and sit through all the previous animation. Adding frames in the timeline would allow you to see just the part you're working on, without having to first play everything else.

[garyw44438813]

Colin

Thats spot on thank you, and yes fully appreciate your comment re long animations, but the uses I am thinking of are simple and the script you mention answers that task perfectly...

Thanks again

Gary

[julienp37251373]

Hello

I have the same kind of problem.

I used to work with flash and to have frames on the time line with simple action to stop the playing.

It was very helpful for what i do. How can I get these actions back ?

Thank you

Julien