Thanks too! This works more elegantly for me too. --Keith H--
> You should always use the new "as" operator. > > This article might help: > http://www.darronschall.com/weblog/archives/000211.cfm > > regards, > Muzak > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Amir T Rocker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:39 AM > Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Type Coercion Failed: Odd behavior. > > > > Hi, > > > > i experienced the same behaviour using this type of cast > > > > var somVar = Caster( Castee ); > > > > sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt ... > > I tried to use the 'as' operator and that suddenly works where > above coed failed. > > > > var someVar = list.getItemAt( i ) as TypeToCast; > > > > I hope maybe that works for you too. I havent figured the casting > rules quite yet. So if anybody can explain it > > its really appreciated :) > > > > Best of luck > > Amir > > > > Am 04:07 AM 6/21/2007 schrieben Sie: > >>Hello, > >> > >>I've created a custom class: > >> > >>LiquidObject extends Sprite > >> > >>I then create several instances of LiquidObject and add them as > >>children to a parent Sprite. > >> > >>If I cycle through and trace the children as such: > >> > >>for (var i:int=0;i<parent.numChildren;i++) { > >> trace(parent.getChildAt(i)); > >>} > >> > >>Each trace shows the correct type of object: > >> > >>[object LiquidObject] > >> > >>When I tried to access a property specific to LiquidObject > >>(LiquidObject.selected) it does not recognize this to be a property > >>because it thinks it's dealing with a general Sprite. So, I attempt > >>to coerce to type LiquidObject as such: > >> > >>for (var i:int=0;i<parent.numChildren;i++) { > >> trace(LiquidObject(parent.getChildAt(i)).selected); > >>} > >> > >>Unfortunately, I receive an error stating that I can't coerce type > >>Sprite to LiquidObject. I would think that this would be allowed > >>since (a) LiquidObject extends Sprite and (b) > parent.getChildAt(i) is > >>already presenting a type LiquidObject in the trace. > >> > >>Any suggestions would be appreciated. > >> > >>Thanks in advance. > >>Paul > > > _______________________________________________ > [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
