I previously posted a icon carousel written in as2, but wanted to do the same for as3. Both the AS2 and the AS3 version loaded an XML-file that was parsed to retrieve the content/images that should be viewed. This article explains the files needed with code to get the final result visualized below.

First and foremost we have to create the XML-file that holds the data. We do not need a XSD for this and it´s just rock´n roll. Read more »

I created a carousel a long time ago from Lee Brimelow’s videotutorial at gotoAndLearn.com, but the interest among friends made me post it. It’s a simple example, but very effective. Lee Brimelow was the one showing me how to do it at gotoAndLearn.com where he also has many other very cutting edge examples. Lee Brimelow is my flash mentor, and I love everything he creates. His actions have made Flash where it is today so go and check out his tutorials.

Download the example or learn it yourself with the code placed below. Read more »