I've had better results using 'widgets' that extend MovieClip. For most situations you don't need (or want) the overhead of UIObject and UIComponent.
Bryan > I am working on a Flash app that will be set up in an MVC architecture. It > will have draggable objects, a menu, a property inspector, and other UI > pieces. In the past I have built my Views with composition; that is, by > including the MovieClip as a property instead of subclassing it. But I > have > been looking at the UIObject and UIComponents and wondering if subclassing > them would be a better move. > > So: > > * Do you recommend these for this kind of development, or are they best > for > straight up component development? Is the extra overhead/learning curve > worth it? > > * Does anyone have any Flash 8 tutorials they'd recommend? I have read the > Chafic Kazoun piece at UltraShock and have seen the Jesse Warden tutorials > (both excellent! Thanks gentlemen!) but can use all the help I can get. > > Best regards, > > OK > DAH _______________________________________________ [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
