Just use localToGlobal to convert the coordinates from one space to another, then position the root movieclip before you call startDrag().
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi > I have a nested MovieClip with an onPress handler. > OnPress I create a mirror copy of this nested > MovieClip but in _root and initiate a > StartDrag(false) on this MovieClip. > > The problem is this mc ( in _root ) is offset from > the Mouse position by the x,y coordinates of the > nested MovieClip. > > How can I update the x,y coordinates of the _root mc > so that it > > 1-initially mimics the exact position of the nested > MC > and > 2-follows the mouse using StartDrag > > > Hope this makes sense...I'm wondering if I should > even try simulating a StartDrag using Mouse > listeners and converting local to global > coordinates. > > Any help appreciated. > > > > [e] jbach at bitstream.ca > [c] 416.668.0034 > [w] www.bitstream.ca > -------------------------------------------- > "...all improvisation is life in search of a style." > - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle' > _______________________________________________ > [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 > ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news _______________________________________________ [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
