You get live preview for free when you set your Library item as a component and point it to the AS2 class for that component.
However, you won't actually see the live preview in your FLA until you compile the SWF (right-click option in the Library panel), or you create the SWC and add it to an FLA. You also get _global.isLivePreview, which is a variable you can use in your layout methods to determine if you're running in LivePreview mode or not. The only problem I've had with this method is when I've used arrays or objects for parameters that should appear in the Properties panel. The value would not be set as an array or object. Derek Vadneau ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Lyda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] flash 8 components from scratch? I'm relearning components and came across a somewhat recent thread http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg21869.html that lead me to this statement regarding xch from Eric D.. "What do I need to put in my component class to allow updates on the Stage of the component instance to update? I've tried a couple things,even using the old xch. stuff" see in context here: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg21877.html and I've seen a couple of places that Flash 8 was supposed to streamline the live preview of components but I'm not finding much that shows how this takes place. I would rather not use all the pre-built "v2" component architecture and it seems that all of the documentation assumes that you're going to extend UIObject, extend Button, etc.. I used to make simple components with live preview using xch and it looks like I still can, but if there's a newer and better alternative out there then I'd like to hear about it. _______________________________________________ [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
