This example shows you how to load and external asset (file) in AS3. The files can be a swf, jpg, gif or png.

This is a really basic application constructed using Flex Builder for all ActionScript code and Flash CS3 for the visual components. The purpose of the tutorial is to show how to construct a simple Flash CS3 application using the PureMVC framework. The tutorial should give you working knowledge of how to interact with components on the stage in Flash from within the PureMVC framework. We will use the FLVPlayback component as an example and create an event listener in a mediator to listen out for a click on the FLVPlayback component.

Want to learn a bit about Adobe Flash and programming with ActionScript 3? You might find this list of resources helpful for getting started, or if you find you’ve gotten stuck, it might give you some places for new information you’ve never encountered. Though the list below isn’t fully comprehensive, it provides a wide variety of ways to learn about Flash and AS3.