How can i use the keyboard in flash

[nis]

How do i make the computer reconize when the 'a' button is pressed or 'b' etc. I know how to use the arrow keys (Key.UP, Key.DOWN, etc) but how do i use the other keys? thanks

[Tony]

well the same way as Key.UP/DOWN, but instead you might have to use their ASCII values

[zylum]

yeah tony is right, you need to use ascii. here's a simple way to check what the ascii value of the last letter you pressed:

code:

onEnterFrame = function () {         // checks if a is being pressed         // if (Key.isDown(65)) {         // trace("fun");         // }                 // gives you the keyCode for the last letter you pressed         trace(Key.getCode()); };

-zylum

[nis#2]

Thanks