To LePhuronn: So with this script, I need to define myBlend. I had to do this: on asteranimate me prepareFrame end on prepareFrame myBlend = mySprite.blend myBlend = myBlend - 10 if myBlend < 0 then myBlend = 0 mySprite.blend = myBlend end My question is this (& it's a newbie question). I need to define myBlend as a global at the top? NT _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/LUJ/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]