Collision Detection

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Topic Summary: This topic will show you how to write code that detects when two Movie clip objects occupy the same space at the same time and create a collision. When a collision is detected, you can add a resulting action, such as your character scoring points or losing a life. Note: Collision Detection is also referred to as "Hit Test."


Prerequisites Needed

Topic Assignments

Read this tutorial on Hit Test (Collision Detection)

Adjust the hit area on the frog's tongue in the Fly Catcher Tutorial.


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Here is an example of ball falling and landing on a platform:

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Here is an example of creating walls around the stage area so the character can't move off the stage:
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Here is an example of adding obstacles to the stage so that character can't move through them:
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