MACROMEDIA FLASH 8-EXTENDING FLASH Manual page 178

drawingLayer.beginDraw()
Availability
Flash MX 2004.
Usage
drawingLayer.beginDraw([persistentDraw])
Parameters
A Boolean value (optional). If set to , it indicates that the drawing in
persistentDraw true
the last frame remains on the Stage until a new or call is made.
beginDraw() beginFrame()
(In this context, frame refers to where you start and end drawing; it does not refer to timeline
frames.) For example, when users draw a rectangle, they can preview the outline of the shape
while dragging the mouse. If you want that preview shape to remain after the user releases the
mouse button, set to .
persistentDraw true
Returns
Nothing.
Description
Method; puts Flash in drawing mode. Drawing mode is used for temporary drawing while the
mouse button is pressed. You typically use this method only when creating extensible tools.
Example
The following example puts Flash in drawing mode:
fl.drawingLayer.beginDraw();
drawingLayer.beginFrame()
Availability
Flash MX 2004.
Usage
drawingLayer.beginFrame()
Parameters
None.
Returns
Nothing.
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