Scroll Bar

[smikerboyz]

I am using actionscript 2 even though I am really using Flash CS3. I know how to use the UIScrollBar and placing it next to a dynamic text for scrolling. Buth then, I want to create a custom scroll bar. Is there a very simple way without using a lot of scripting?

[robdillon]

You can customize the UIScrollBar. It's much simpler in CS3. Just open the UIScrollBar from the Library. This will expose all of the parts. You can then go in and change the look of each part of the component.

If you want to make a completely new scrollbar then you'll have to write each function for each part of the new scrollbar.

[smikerboyz]

I don't know why but I think that my flash file originated from Flash 8. And it doesn't allow me to edit the UIScrollBar. Actually I just want to make a very simple scroll bar without the Up arrow or the down arrow, just the bar for dragging. So what are the scripts for it? Or is there another way I can edit the UIScrollBar?

[robdillon]

http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/scrollbar.htm

[JLUCC]

Hi -
I have a similar situation. I've concluded that the scrollbar must be a very complicated thing because there aren't very many simple ways of imitating the UI component. I did come across this item:
It will cost 5 bucks but its extremely cool, easy to use and allows a lot of customization of the assets. It might be worth looking at. It was perfect for one of my projects and useless on another - but I hope it helps you.

JL

[smikerboyz]

Thanks guys but I don't want to pay for a scroll bar and the instructions weren't very clear. Rob, the site that you gave doesn't seem to work, it won't load.

[JLUCC]

smikerboyz -
I would appreciate that if you do find something you can use - even the right tutorial or article - post it here please?
Thanks,
JL

[clbeech]

although skinning the component can work - a scroll bar is not terribly difficult to construct. I have a demo fla file in the thread HERE

[smikerboyz]

Thanks clbeech! After looking at that flash demo, I think I got it now.