MACROMEDIA FLASH MX 2004-USING ACTIONSCRIPT IN FLASH Use Manual page 163

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For more information on the Output panel, see the following topics:
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"Listing a SWF file's objects" on page 163
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"Listing a SWF file's variables" on page 164
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"Displaying text field properties for debugging" on page 164
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"Using the trace statement" on page 165
Listing a SWF file's objects
In test mode, the List Objects command shows the level, frame, object type (shape, movie clip, or
button), target paths, and instance names of movie clips, buttons, and text fields in a hierarchical
list. This is especially useful for finding the correct target path and instance name. Unlike the
Debugger, the list does not update automatically as the SWF file plays; you must select the List
Objects command each time you want to send the information to the Output panel.
Caution: Selecting the List Objects command will clear any information that currently appears in the
Output panel. If you do not want to lose information in the Output panel, select Save to File from the
Output panel Options pop-up menu or copy and paste the information to another location before
selecting the List Objects command.
The List Objects command does not list all ActionScript data objects. In this context, an object is
considered to be a shape or symbol on the Stage.
To display a list of objects in a SWF file:
If your SWF file is not running in test mode, select Control > Test Movie.
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Select Debug > List Objects.
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A list of all the objects currently on the Stage appears in the Output panel, as shown in the
following example:
Level #0: Frame=1 Label="Scene_1"
Button: Target="_level0.myButton"
Shape:
Movie Clip: Frame=1 Target="_level0.myMovieClip"
Shape:
Edit Text: Target="_level0.myTextField" Text="This is sample text."
What it does
Shows the Print dialog box, which lets you print the current contents of
the Output panel to an installed printer or installed programs such as
Flash Paper or Acrobat.
Lets you select two possible levels of output: None or Verbose. Selecting
None suppresses all output sent to the browser.
Maximizes the Output panel (when it is docked).
Closes the Output panel and clears the contents of the panel.
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