Why not subclass object instead? Both ActionStep and ASwing work this way, then create movieclips on the fly. It's very nice to work with.
Scott On 29/06/06, Jim Kremens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Google 'Ted Patrick' and 'MCE'. You can't use 'new' but it's a lot better and you don't need a library symbol. I've been using a variant of it for about 18 months now with no trouble. Jim Kremens On 6/29/06, Ian Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > To the best of my knowledge, no, unfortunately. > > That's one of the reasons that I'm looking forward to AS3. :-) > > Ian > > On 6/29/06, Jason Lutes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Since this relates to some things that were brought up recently... > > > > Is it possible to have a class that extends MovieClip, but doesn't > > relate/link to a Library symbol, FULLY instantiate itself without > > additional Timeline code? > > > > I'd like to simplify object creation for some classes I created, so that > I > > can just use the "new" operator to instantiate them. > > > > I'm currently using the instatiating procedure that involves this > general > > code: > > > > FooClass(this.attachMovie(FooClass.pseudoSymbolName, 'fooInstance', > > this.getNextHighestDepth())); > > > > I've looked around and haven't found a tidier way to accomplish this > kind > > of instantiating, so I presume it's not possible. Does anyone know > > differently? > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Jim Kremens _______________________________________________ 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
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