loadMovieNum (loadMovie, loadVariables, etc.) is an asynchronous function, meaning it doesn't return immediately. If it did, it would mean Flash would have to halt all execution until it received a response from a server in order to get the SWF either completely loaded or at least get the header info to know if the file was found. In either case this would cause the player to hang while it waited for a response.
Flash's load commands are not executed at the point you write them. The calls are queued and executed at the end of the frame actions. The values you pass are actually evaluated at that point, but the call to the outside world doesn't occur then. You'll need to use another mechanism to see if the call was successful or not. The MovieClipLoader class, for example, has multiple events, including onLoadError. One word of caution though, MovieClipLoader works for the majority of cases, but I have seen cases where the network connection fails yet MovieClipLoader calls onLoadComplete - very annoying. Derek Vadneau -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Måseide Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 7:10 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] what´s the catch? try { loadMovieNum(filename, 3); } catch (error:Error) { trace("An error!"); } If filename is a path to a non-existing file i want the code in the catch to be executed. I only get an Error opening URL "file:///Macintosh%20HD/... ....swf" in my Output window, either if I use try-catch or not. Any suggestions? Thanks in adwane! Peter _______________________________________________ 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
