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Director MX 3D Tutorial 121
Set model rollover cursors
Often in interactive movies, the pointer transforms into a hand when it’s over an object the user
can click, such as a link or hot spot. The Model Rollover Cursor behavior lets you select a model,
then specify how the pointer will appear when it’s over that model.
A model can consist of a single object, or multiple objects collected together as one model.
You’ll now specify the three table models, which include the objects on the table, that will cause
the pointer to change into a pointing finger as it rolls over the model.
1
In the Library, with 3D > Actions selected, drag the Model Rollover Cursor behavior from the
Library palette to the Magic trick sprite on the Stage.
2
In the Parameters for Model Rollover Cursor dialog box, specify the following:
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In the Which Model pop-up menu, select Table 1.
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In the Which Cursor pop-up menu, verify that Finger is selected. Then click OK.
Note: Because the Model Rollover Cursor behavior is an independent action, you do not need to assign a trigger
behavior to it.
3
Again, drag the Model Rollover Cursor behavior from either the Library palette or the Cast
window to the Magic trick sprite. In the Parameter for Model Rollover Cursor dialog box, this
time select Table 2 from the Which Model pop-up menu.
4
In the Which Cursor pop-up menu, verify that Finger is selected.
5
Drag the Model Rollover cursor from the Cast window or Library palette to the Magic trick
sprite for the third and final time. Select Table 3 in the Which Model pop-up menu and Finger
in the Which Cursor pop-up menu.
Note: Remember to save your work frequently.
6
Play the movie and move the pointer over the tables, and the items on the tables, to see the
pointer change into a pointing finger. When the pointer is not over the models to which the
Model Rollover Cursor is applied, it changes back into an arrow.