When defining a scope, the function needs to be passed as a string.
You should also clear the interval before setting a new one.
clearInterval(_global.gIdleInterval);
_global.gIdleInterval = setInterval(_global, "IdleFunction",
_global.gIdleTimeout);
regards,
Muzak
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Steven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Flashcoders mailing list'" <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 10:25 AM
Subject: [Flashcoders] Problems with setInterval
>I am trying to scope my setInterval timeout handler however it is not
> calling the associated handler when I add the scoping in to it.
>
> Here is the code I have so far:
>
> _global.gIdle_Timeout = 10000 // 10 seconds
>
>
>
> _global.Idle_Function = function(passed_Destination) {
>
> trace ("Idle function called");
>
> Clear_Timeout_Interval();
>
> gotoAndPlay(Idle_Timeout_Destination);
>
> }
>
>
>
> _global.Clear_Timeout_Interval = function() {
>
> trace ("Clear timeout interval");
>
> clearInterval(_global.gIdle_Interval);
>
> }
>
>
>
> _global.Start_Idle_Timeout = function(passed_Destination) {
>
> trace ("start idle");
>
> Idle_Timeout_Destination = passed_Destination;
>
> // _global.gIdle_Interval = setInterval(this,
> _global.Idle_Function, _global.gIdle_Timeout);
>
> _global.gIdle_Interval = setInterval(_global.Idle_Function,
> _global.gIdle_Timeout);
>
> }
>
> I have commented out the line of code with the scoping in it.
>
> i.e
>
>
> _global.gIdle_Interval = setInterval(this, _global.Idle_Function,
> _global.gIdle_Timeout);
>
> Without the scoping, it does not always appear to clear the interval.
>
> Here is a screenshot of my timeline with the actions window illustrating my
> call to this function
>
> http://www.mediakitchen.co.uk/interval.jpg
>
> Any assistance much appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
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