You only need this--- var myBool:Boolean = ( myString == "true");
If mixed case is a possibility then use myString.toLowerCase() -jeremy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Latcho Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 9:43 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] casting string to bool how to cast a string "true" into a boolean true and a "false" into false without using this long trick; var myBool:Boolean; myBool= ( myString == "true") ? true : false; by the way: Boolean("true") = true Boolean("false") = true man this sucks So build our own toBool Proto ? thanks, latcho _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/273 - Release Date: 3/2/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/273 - Release Date: 3/2/2006 _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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
