RE: [Flashcoders] E4X filtered statement returns null

Thanks Gerry and Deepanjan... I found a solution, but I'm completely puzzled why it worked and the obvious E4X statement you both suggested didn't work. I seem to be getting unreliable results. Maybe it's some logic about the statements I am missing. I don't understand why it all can't be

RE: [Flashcoders] E4X filtered statement returns null

I'm starting to think CS4 E4X could be buggy. Depending on which lines I comment, the statements, unaltered, work or don't work. Anyone have experience with that? - MM ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com

Re: [Flashcoders] E4X filtered statement returns null

Did you try this: var topic:XML = topicData[0]; // gets the below xml, came from an xmllist var wording:String = Presentation; var assets:XMLList = topicData[0]..asset; trace(assets.(@title == wording)); -- Warm Regards Deepanjan Das W: http://deepanjandas.wordpress.com || Om Manasamarthadata