playBackMode

Usage

-- Lingo syntax
memberOrSpriteObjRef.playBackMode

// JavaScript syntax
memberOrSpriteObjRef.playBackMode;

Description

Cast member and sprite property; controls the tempo of a Flash movie or animated GIF cast member with the following values:

• #normal (default)--Plays the Flash movie or GIF file as close to the original tempo as possible.
• #lockStep--Plays the Flash movie or GIF file frame for frame with the Director movie.
• #fixed--Plays the Flash movie or GIF file at the rate specified by the fixedRate property.

This property can be tested and set.

Example

This sprite script sets the frame rate of a Flash movie sprite to match the frame rate of the Director movie:

-- Lingo syntax
property spriteNum

on beginSprite(me)
   sprite(spriteNum).playBackMode = #lockStep
end

// JavaScript syntax
function beginSprite() {
   sprite(this.spriteNum).playBackMode = symbol("lockStep");
}

See also

fixedRate

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