Start - Stop Audio Button 1

[alokwww]

I have a sound I'm playing from frame one. I want to create a button that if the sound is playing will stop the sound and if the sound is stopped will start the sound. The actions I have on frame one are:


firstSound=new Sound();
firstSound.attachSound("firstSound01"

{
_root.firstSound.start(0,999);
playing=true
}


The actions I have on the button are:


on (press) {
if (playing=true) {
_root.firstSound.stop("firstSound01&quot
playing=false
}

if (playing=false) {
_root.firstSound.start("firstSound01&quot
playing=true
}
}


This still doesnt work. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong.
Also, is there a way to change the button (symbol name is ButtonMute) color to blue if the sound is stopped and to yellow if the sound is started?

Thanks
-Alok

 

[oldnewbie]

Check out...

http://www.kennybellew.com

Everything you ever wanted to know about sound but were afraid to ask! Regards,

 

[alokwww]

lol, it just so happens that that exact page was posted on flashkit and thats where I got my information for the code. Unfortunately, it doesnt say how to use the same button to start and stop a sound. It uses two seperate buttons, one to stop, and one to start. I'm trying to integrate both into one. Anyone have hints on doing that?
Thanks
-Alok

 

[oldnewbie]

If you use the right syntax, maybe, just maybe will it work:

firstSound=new Sound(this);
firstSound.attachSound("firstSound01"
_root.firstSound.start(0,999);
playing=true;

The actions I have on the button are:

on (press) {
if (playing==true) {
_root.firstSound.stop("firstSound01"
playing=false;
}

if (playing==false) {
_root.firstSound.start("firstSound01"
playing=true;
}
}
Regards,

 

[alokwww]

Hmm, I tryed this and what seems to happen is when the button is pressed the sound stops but right away starts again. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the quick reply
-Alok

 

[billwatson]

the above will always switch it back on
solution at

http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/simple_sound.htm

 

[oldnewbie]

How about...

on (press) {
if (playing==true) {
_root.firstSound.stop("firstSound01"
playing=false;
} else {
_root.firstSound.start("firstSound01"
playing=true;
}
}
Regards,

 

[alokwww]

I love you all.
Thanks for the quick replys. Works perfectly now.
Thanks all!

 

[oldnewbie]

If there's one action I hate, it's the "with" action.

Makes me think of NS!

Here's one for your efforts Bill! At least this time I can't blame your syntax, or for that matter, your sense of hunmour! Regards,