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Button Clicked to remain on "Down State"

I would like a button to remain as its Down State when clicked by the user. I would like the frame to remain the same otherwise (with the button in its down state and all other objects as they were). This is for the case taht I have a menu of options, all buttons, and I want the user to be able to select any or all options, with the Down State signifying that they have selected that option.

Also, I would like to have the user be able to "deselect" the button, or click on the static bown state of the button and return it to its normal functioning (Off, Over, Down). Please inform of the correct action script or basic command to do this.

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SandyCooke

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bisonfur37

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This seems like a good idea, but I cannot get the movie to react to anything. Namely, when I follow your instructions, the movie clip is static, and does not change (react to mouse over or click down). Please inform how to make the movie clip act as required.

SandyCooke

onClipEvent (load) {
      //
      isSelected = false;
      //
      this.onRollOver = function() {
            if (isSelected == false) {
                  gotoandStop(2);
            }
      };
      //
      this.onRollOut = function() {
            if (isSelected == false) {
                  gotoandStop(1);
            }
      };
      //
      this.onPress = function() {
            if (isSelected == false) {
                  gotoandStop(3);
            } else {
                  gotoandStop(1);
            }
            //
            isSelected = !isSelected;
      };
}

rascalpants

you might also do a search for a component that does that same thing... I am sure someone out there has used the same technique and developed something to share...

try the Extensions area of the MM web site...

rp

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Button Clicked to remain on &quot;Down State&quot;

Button Clicked to remain on "Down State"