1046: Type was not found or was not a compile-time constant

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We were getting this error when trying to define and instantiate a page saved in the library as a symbol.

There was no linkage section that indicated to “Export to Actionscript.”

There was an indication of that, too — in the Linkage column of the library, there was no class name.

The fix, right-click on the symbol in the library and update the linkage section to say “Export to Actionscript.”

The problem — had to fix the Trackpad settings on the MacBook Pro to know what a right-click was!

Creating a Flash Document that Animates a graphic with Actionscript to Stop the Animation and a Replay Button

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Creating your first Flash Professional CS5 document | Adobe Developer Connection

This is a great tutorial to jump into creating Flash documents. I started out by following the instructions and creating a Logo with my name.

I then decided to create an animated “Mickey.” I did get stuck on the step that wanted me to Right-Click the symbol I created and select “Create Motion Tween.” No menu came up for me, but I did find that I could accomplish the task by selection Motion Tween from the Insert menu.

When coding the Actionscript for the replay button, make sure you are on the action layer, frame 1 in the timeline.

I did have an error in my code (left out the : before the void). It gave me a compilation error that said something about a missing {.

MickeyAnimation

Community Colleges (and Me!) in the news!

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They came to take some video of our classroom to do the story for our chancellor. I am in the last few seconds of this…

QR Codes

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QR-Code Generator

Now you can generate a code for a url (QR stands for Quick Response) and your smartphone can read the code with its camera (as long as you have a QR Code Reader). Your smart phone will then automatically take you to that website — no typing necessary! I can’t wait to give this try with my iPhone. Mobio is the App I downloaded. This would be a great way to add extra content to documents. How about having this on your Business Card?

Picasa 3.8 Release has “Face Movie”

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The Picasa 3 ReadMe

The New version of Google’s Picasa Photo Organizing/Editing software has just gotten better. The coolest new feature is “Face Movie.” Combining the face recognition feature, I selected the Album of all of the photos that my daughter was in. I then told Picasa to make a face movie. What a great slideshow of memories! The software tries to keep the face in the same place and change the picture. What a quick way to make something for a birthday or other special occasion! Down load Picasa here.

Crafting with Duct Tape: A Duct Tape Clutch Purse

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Take a look at this project. It combines the old technique of making gum wrapper chains with the new colorful duct tapes now available. I am seeing a zebra and black combination (maybe I’ll throw a little red in there just for fun, too) in my future!

Colorful Chain-link Duct Tape Clutch : general crafts : Shop | Joann.com

Transfer of Carbonite to a new Computer

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When I transferred my subscription from Carbonite to my new computer, it transferred fine, but it seemed to be stuck and not backing up my files. Yikes! I thought it might be a Windows 7 issue. Finally, I decided to reinstall the software, and it is now working perfectly.
Re-install Carbonite

Want to give it a try? I can get you a referral. Just ask!

Click and Shop

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These days, I find it easier to let my “fingers do the walking” when shopping for school supplies. Amazon has just made it easier. For college students, check out:

It is also required by law now that our college list textbooks that are to be used in our courses so that students can “shop” around for the textbooks. Many of my students are selecting the greener e-Books rather than hard/softbound textbooks. The nice thing about those, besides being green, is that you can electronically search them.

My girls are in the K-12 system and also need school uniforms. Here is the Amazon link for them:

Learning Styles for the Ageless Learner

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Learning Styles Backgrounder :: Ageless Learner

Do we change styles as we become more mature in our learning? Do we become more flexible in the way we learn, and can we adapt to the different modalities that are thrown at us?

I thought this site had a nice approach to pulling many learning theories together and applying them to lifelong learning.

I am especially partial to David Kolb’s Learning Style Model.