[flexcoders] tip: putting an outline on text

[Pan Troglodytes]

After a good bit of tinkering, I found a combination of settings I really liked for outlining text.  Thought I'd share it in case anyone else was interested.  Also thought it might be a good change for someone to tell me what a horrible idea it was.  :D
someLabel.filters = [new DropShadowFilter(1, 0, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 0, 0),
                     new DropShadowFilter(1, 90, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 0, 0),                     new DropShadowFilter(1, 180, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 0, 0),
                     new DropShadowFilter(1, 270, 0xFFFFFF, 1, 0, 0)];I also find you can get away with just a 45 and 225 degree one, but the full thing looks better.  You might also play with the blur settings, as they can make soft outlines which look good in some situations.
-- Jason

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