Print button in Flash

Hi all,
new to this forum.... and flash.
I am creating an Indesign file which will be sent to clients as a pdf. It has buttons to go navigate through the pages and to register which is fine. I have created those  in Flash but I also need to create a print button (to print the pdf) and a close button (to close the pdf). Dont really know that much about scripting. Can anyone help me please?
Thanks
Eve

Hi,
Apparently, what you are trying to achieve in Flash is not a very difficult task. The solution is to create a button symbol and using the on release feature in the actionscript. I found this website that shows how users can add print buttons to their flash animation.
Here is the link:
http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=23224&seqNum=4
Vicente Tulliano

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