Use the Debugger to troubleshoot problems with a movie file. Use it to change variables and instance properties in real time - either in the Flash authoring environment or a Web browser.
Use the for...in action to loop through the properties of movie clips, including child movie clips.
To get help on using a specific ActionScript command within Flash, do the following: Select the action in the Action panel's Toolbox list, then click the Help button at the top of the panel.
Use editable text fields in guide layers to track variable values as an alternative to using the Debugger.
Save multiple versions of your movie as you work. That way, you can revert to the most recent backup version if problems arise during the authoring process.
Create small sample files to learn, troubleshoot and refine design methods. After learning and experimenting with implementation, apply those methods to specific projects.
