Re: [Flashcoders] How to pass init param from movieclip to its associating AS2 class

2005-11-17 Thread Boon Chew
Thanks David for the tip. I would like the artist to set certain values, so ideally, a method that doesn't require them to mess with the script window is the best. Would it be ok if I add parameters to the Component Definition? Behind the scene what is the difference between a moviec

Re: [Flashcoders] How to pass init param from movieclip to its associating AS2 class

2005-11-17 Thread David Rorex
In your class, define the variable you want to pass in, like: class Test extends MovieClip { var passedIn; //... } Then, on the stage, select your movieclip instance, and bring up the actionscript window (press F9), and enter the code: onClipEvent(load) { passedIn = 123; }

[Flashcoders] How to pass init param from movieclip to its associating AS2 class

2005-11-17 Thread Boon Chew
Hi all, I have created a movieclip and associated it to an AS2 class in the linkage property. I have different instances of this movieclip on stage and I would like to pass different init params to the AS2 class. Is there a way to do it in the IDE? Must I turn the movieclip to a comp