You can use MXML w/o the Flex Framework. You may need to create classes that
implement IMXMLObject to do so, but it is possible.
But if you want to use the Flex Framework, then all things you add must follow
the framework rules so it must implement IUIComponent.
On 4/17/10 7:55 AM, "Clark Stevenson" <a.scots...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey guys.
Say your familiar with Flash document Class..... Flash Develop or Flex
actionscript projects in that your not so familiar with MXML.
You take this class
package
{
public class MyGraphic extends Sprite
{
private var customSprite:Sprite;
public function MyGraphic()
{
super();
}
}
}
Ok heres the issue. If i start a new Flex Project because i want to combine
either an existing complex project or branch my application out to pure AS3 yet
i want to retain the functionality of MXML for a form or a games room etc.
How can i do this?
I remember last time i tried it was awkward. MyGraphic needed to extend
UIComponent but then it got awkward because customSprite needed to also be a
UIComponent so i never found a way to combine them. Likewise, i read about a
rather obscure addRawChild() method but it seemed like a hack or frowned apon.
That has something to do with the display list?
Is there any sources which i can read that deal with AS3 OOP TO Flex MXML
instead of treating you like you dont know what actionscript 3.0 is and
concentrating on MXML only? I cannot find the relationship or common
functionality between the 2 different approaches. If i go with MXML im stuck in
modular <tags> with supporting actionscript, or if go with only AS3 i have no
access to the framework.
Cheers.
Clark.
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Alex Harui
Flex SDK Team
Adobe System, Inc.
http://blogs.adobe.com/aharui
