Why not? Just don't forget that the "same timeline as the component" will be "_parent" for the component's internal methods etc. Then use eval or any other way.
-- Best regards, GregoryN ================================ http://GOusable.com Flash components development. Usability services. > ---------"Rich Rodecker" wrote: > I have an inspectable field in my component where I want the user to > be able to enter the name of a function to execute when a certain > event occurs. Since I would need to let the user enter a string, how > can I let the user enter any path and still call the function? I > figure its gotta have something to do with Function.apply() or eval(), > but i cant quite get it. > > for example, i would like them to be able to enter either : > _level0.myObject.myFunction > > or > > myFunction (if this function would bee on the same timeline as the > component) > > does that make sense? _______________________________________________ [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

