----- Original Message -----
From: "Johan Nyberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 11:27 AM
Subject: [Flashcoders] Scripting for objects that appear later on thetimeline
> Hi, how do you script for things that appear later on the timeline? I program
> in AS2 and I've started to place all my scripts in a
> Main.as file. But there is a limitation, I can't program for mc:s that have
> not yet appeared on the _root timeline. I still have
> to revert to placing scripts in a layer on the _root timeline on the
> appropriate frame. Anyone have a solution?
>
> I've found my own technique when I use the Main.as file: I place an empty
> movieclip on _root level that has Main.as linked to it.
> Then in the constructor I use with(_root){} which I find convenient. Thoughts
> on this? Is there a better solution?
>
Yes there is.. Don't use _root. Use your Main class/MovieClip as a replacer for
_root.
So rather than placing/attaching everything to the root timeline, place it
in/attach it to the Main MovieClip.
Here's what it looks like in an ARP type application:
http://muzakdeezign.com/arp/arp_application.jpg
Look into MVC/MVP and other Design Patterns for how to structure a Flash
application and forget about the timeline and jumping from
keyframe to keyframe.
regards,
Muzak
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