Using this thoroughly explained, detailed action script 3 flash lesson, you will see how to create squeeze picture effect. You can use this effect for some banner or flash presentation. Using this lesson, you will also learn how to import any picture into a flash stage, how to convert it into a Movie Clip Symbol, how to create instance name and much more! Let's start!

Example:



Step 1

First, find any image which you like to use for this lesson.



Step 2

Create a new flash document. Press Ctrl+J key on the keyboard (Document Properties) and set the dimensions of your document as whatever you like. Select any color as background color. Set your Flash movie's frame rate to 36 and click ok.

Step 3

Call the current layer picture. Double-click on its default name (Layer 1) to change it. Press Enter once you have typed in the new name!

Step 4

Choose now File > Import > Import to stage (Ctrl+R) and import any picture into a flash stage.

Step 5

While the picture is still selected, hit F8 key (Convert to Symbol) to convert it into a Movie Clip Symbol.



Step 6

While the new made Movie Clip is still selected, go to the Properties Panel below the stage. On the left side, You will find the Instance name input field there. Call this Movie Clip: picture. See the picture below!



Step 7

Create a new layer above the layer picture and name it squeeze button. After that, draw some button, type on it squeeze and convert it into a button symbol.



Step 8

While the new made Button is still selected, go to the Properties Panel below the stage. On the left side, You will find the Instance name input field there. Call this Button myButton. See the picture below!



Step 9

Create a new layer above the layer squeeze button and name it action script.

Step 10

Select now the first frame of layer action script and go to the Action Script Panel (F9). After that, enter this code inside the actions panel:

import fl.transitions.*;
import fl.transitions.easing.*;
 

myButton.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, squeezeMyObject);

function squeezeMyObject(event:MouseEvent) {
 TransitionManager.start(picture, {type:Squeeze, direction:Transition.IN, duration:3, easing:Elastic.easeOut, dimension:1});
}

We're done!

Have a nice day!

Download source file (.fla)