When using the "as" operator, you can check for null. <quote> Evaluates whether an expression specified by the first operand is a member of the data type specified by the second operand. If the first operand is a member of the data type, the result is the first operand. Otherwise, the result is the value null. </quote>
regards, Muzak ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:05 PM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Type Coercion Failed: Odd behavior. > >> You should always use the new "as" operator. > > I disagree. If you want the TypeError thrown, because you're going to catch > it, then it can be handy. I use both methods of casting and I like the > choice. (I do agree that I wish it were (LiquidObject)child instead of > LiquidObject(child)... but I'm not going to stop using it because I don't > like the syntax.) > > -DT _______________________________________________ [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
