Referencing a sprite using a variable? [SwishMax]

2009-11-23

Hi there,

is there code that allows me to declare a variable and then use this variable as part of my sprite name?

E.g:

Code:

onFrame (1) {
    question = "q1";
}

and then:

Code:

on (keyPress("<a>")) {
    _root.questions."my variable".gotoAndStop("A");
}

I've tried a few things - but can't get the syntax correct - any help is greatly appreciated.

thanks,
Neil

peter-II- · 2009-11-26 #2

try:

Code:

var my_mc_name:String = "asdf";

// do the action
this[my_mc_name].gotoAndStop("A");
// or
_root[my_mc_name].gotoAndStop("A");

maillme · 2009-11-26 #3

Hi peter,

thanks for your reply - were do i declare my variable - is it ok to do this from within the mc itself?

thanks,
neil

peter-II- · 2009-11-26 #4

on the main timeline preferably, if not, in the mc that will trigger the action will do too.

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	peter-II-	2009-11-26 #2
	try: Code: var my_mc_name:String = "asdf"; // do the action this[my_mc_name].gotoAndStop("A"); // or _root[my_mc_name].gotoAndStop("A");

	maillme	2009-11-26 #3
	Hi peter, thanks for your reply - were do i declare my variable - is it ok to do this from within the mc itself? thanks, neil

	peter-II-	2009-11-26 #4
	on the main timeline preferably, if not, in the mc that will trigger the action will do too.