Wow, I seriously misread something along the line. But it sounds like I can pass something back to the script and that would work. Thanks I'll go look at the other forum but I thought this was way above a newbie question. Teresa
On 3/8/07, Muzak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
That's because Flash can't write any files, only read. You'll need a server side language to handle that for you (ASP, PHP, ColdFusion, etc..) or look into Remoting. And you probably may wanna join the Flash Newbie (figleaf) or FlashMacromedia (yahoogroups) list for this type of questions. http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashnewbie http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/FLASHmacromedia/ regards, Muzak ----- Original Message ----- From: "Teresa Hardy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Help with updating a nodeValue in an XML file > This definitely loads the Flash object...I get that part. But it doesn't > write to my file called setup.xml. I am in the OReilly ActionScript book now > and this is the first time it has ever failed me. I tried parseXML and > sendAndLoad but I can't seem to write into the file. > > Thanks for helping me. > Teresa > > On 3/8/07, Rost, Andrew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> All you need to do is set the nodeValue rather than access it. >> >> var trial_xml:XML = new XML("<navigation><category>This is a >> category</category></navigation>"); >> trace(trial_xml.firstChild.firstChild.firstChild.nodeValue); >> trial_xml.firstChild.firstChild.firstChild.nodeValue = "This is a NEW >> category"; >> trace(trial_xml.firstChild.firstChild.firstChild.nodeValue); >> trace(trial_xml); >> stop(); >> >> trace output: >> >> This is a category >> This is a NEW category >> <navigation><category>This is a NEW category</category></navigation> >> >> Hope that helps, >> Andrew _______________________________________________ [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
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