You should always use the new "as" operator. This article might help: http://www.darronschall.com/weblog/archives/000211.cfm
regards, Muzak ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amir T Rocker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Type Coercion Failed: Odd behavior. > Hi, > > i experienced the same behaviour using this type of cast > > var somVar = Caster( Castee ); > > sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt ... > I tried to use the 'as' operator and that suddenly works where above coed > failed. > > var someVar = list.getItemAt( i ) as TypeToCast; > > I hope maybe that works for you too. I havent figured the casting rules quite > yet. So if anybody can explain it > its really appreciated :) > > Best of luck > Amir > > Am 04:07 AM 6/21/2007 schrieben Sie: >>Hello, >> >>I've created a custom class: >> >>LiquidObject extends Sprite >> >>I then create several instances of LiquidObject and add them as >>children to a parent Sprite. >> >>If I cycle through and trace the children as such: >> >>for (var i:int=0;i<parent.numChildren;i++) { >> trace(parent.getChildAt(i)); >>} >> >>Each trace shows the correct type of object: >> >>[object LiquidObject] >> >>When I tried to access a property specific to LiquidObject >>(LiquidObject.selected) it does not recognize this to be a property >>because it thinks it's dealing with a general Sprite. So, I attempt >>to coerce to type LiquidObject as such: >> >>for (var i:int=0;i<parent.numChildren;i++) { >> trace(LiquidObject(parent.getChildAt(i)).selected); >>} >> >>Unfortunately, I receive an error stating that I can't coerce type >>Sprite to LiquidObject. I would think that this would be allowed >>since (a) LiquidObject extends Sprite and (b) parent.getChildAt(i) is >>already presenting a type LiquidObject in the trace. >> >>Any suggestions would be appreciated. >> >>Thanks in advance. >>Paul _______________________________________________ [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
