To respecfully debate the issue... All the examples you listed are all self aware events not broadcast level events. Broadcasting so that other components can respond is pointless for enter/leave events
Charles P. On 3/28/06, Merrill, Jason <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>My question to you would be, why would you expect a button to > broadcast that > >>it being rolled over? There is no standard UI reason for it. The only > real > >>action that a standard button is good for is clicking. > > Hmmm. I would tend to disagree with that. I think for the same reasons > you would want a custom-made button to broadcast it. Even with standard > UI buttons, I can think of uses for onPress, onReleaseOutside, > onRollOver, etc. What would make an mx button any different? > > Imagine a fast-forward button for an animation which you hold down to > activate, and then release to deactivate. I mean, there are a million > uses IMO. > > I think if I were to venture a guess, the real reason is what Mike was > suggesting: Macromedia chose the lowest common denominator, redundant > code, simplicity, etc. Unless there ARE ways to broadcast these other > events from MX UI buttons, which I don't know about. > > Jason Merrill | E-Learning Solutions | icfconsulting.com > > > > NOTICE: > This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain > privileged or confidential information. If you have received it in error, > please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use > of this e-mail by you is prohibited. > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
