Chapter 12: Actionscript Dictionary - MACROMEDIA FLASH MX 2004 - ACTIONSCRIPT Reference Manual

This dictionary describes the syntax and use of ActionScript elements in Macromedia Flash MX
2004 and Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004. To use examples in a script, copy the
example code from this dictionary and paste it in the Script pane or into an external script file.
The dictionary lists all ActionScript elements—operators, keywords, statements, actions,
properties, functions, classes, and methods. For an overview of all dictionary entries, see
"Contents of the dictionary" on page
looking up symbolic operators or methods whose class you don't know. For information on
components, see Using Components.
There are two types of entries in this dictionary:
•
Individual entries for operators, keywords, functions, variables, properties, methods,
and statements
•
Class entries, which provide general information about built-in classes
Use the information in the sample entries to interpret the structure and conventions used in these
types of entries.
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