Introduction

This manual includes a description of the different user functions, that is the different windows (eg. Control Panel and Cast window) which can be opened in Director. Also the basic concepts Director uses are explained. The different tools (like Paint en Text) are described. It is important to study this pages carefully, before starting with the actual assignments (you could open Director also, to get a better view on the things explained.

Another thing, which is quite important, is the HOWTO's page. Here are practical examples of certain things (eg. let text zoom in the screen or dynamically add a background), that can be done with Director. These can of course easily be integrated with the assignments. We think the students can benefit from these examples, so try them.

For eager students, who would like to move on, during and after the assignments, with Director, we've included a section about the 'programming'-language behind Director, Lingo. Also there is a so called 'advanced' section, with advanced examples and concepts.
The last page is reserved for pictures, which can be used for the presentations that are to be made.

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draft version 0.5 (12/3/2001)