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playBackMode

Syntax

    sprite(whichFlashSprite).playBackMode
    the playBackMode of sprite whichFlashSprite
    member(whichGIFAnimMember).playBackMode
    the playBackMode of member whichGIFAnimMember

Description

Cast member and sprite property; controls the tempo of a Flash movie or animated GIF cast member with the following values:

| `#normal (`default`)—`Plays the Flash movie or GIF file as close to the original tempo as possible.
| `#lockStep—`Plays the Flash movie or GIF file frame for frame with the Director movie.
| `#fixed`—Plays the Flash movie or GIF file at the rate specified by the `fixedRate` property.

This property can be tested and set.

Example

This sprite script sets the frame rate of a Flash movie sprite to match the frame rate of the Director movie:

    property spriteNum
    on beginSprite me
    	sprite(spriteNum).playBackMode = #lockStep
    end

See also

`fixedRate`