code re-construction

[bobgg]

does anyone knows how to get the following movie clip code working in a button:-

onClipEvent(enterFrame) {
if(nIntervalCount > 20) {
makeABall();
// make new item between every 11 and 15 frames
nIntervalCount = Math.randomBetween(5,9);
}
nIntervalCount ++;
}

thanks for your help...
bob.g

 

[rgstewart]

Actions attached to movieClips in buttons are ignored. Why is it inside a button anyway?

 

[bobgg]

Hi rgstewart, the reason why this code is in a button is because of the way I designed my movie. Instead of having
the clip played automatically, the viewer has the option of starting it themself. Am I right in thinking there is no other way to get the above code executing within a button?

Thanks BOB.G

 

[rgstewart]

onClipEvent(load) {
begin = false;
stop();
}
onClipEvent(mouseUp) {
if(this.hitTest(_root._xmouse, _root._ymouse, true)){
begin = true;
}
}
onClipEvent(enterFrame) {
if(begin == true){
if(nIntervalCount > 20) {
makeABall();
// make new item between every 11 and 15 frames
nIntervalCount = Math.randomBetween(5,9);
}
nIntervalCount ++;
}
}

Why not try that - just put it on the movieClip. You don't need a button at all. When the user releases the mouse button on the movieClip, begin will become true, and the balls will start to replicate.