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Usage
This section provides correct syntax for using the ActionScript element in your code. The
required portion of the syntax is in
. Brackets (
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Parameters
This section describes any parameters listed in the syntax.
Returns
This section identifies what, if any, values the element returns.
Description
This section identifies the type of element (for example, operator, method, function, and so on)
and then describes how to use the element.
Example
This section provides a code sample demonstrating how to use the element.
See also
This section lists related ActionScript dictionary entries.
Sample entry for classes
The following sample dictionary entry explains the conventions used for built-in ActionScript
classes. Core ActionScript classes are listed in
on page
80. Classes that are specific to Flash are listed alphabetically with other Flash language
elements in
Chapter 7, "ActionScript for Flash," on page
however, they might not be appropriate in all Flex applications. For more information, see the
description for each element.
Entry title
The entry title provides the name of the class. The class name is followed by general
descriptive information.
Method and property summary tables
Each class entry contains a table listing all of the associated methods. If the class has properties
(often constants), event handlers, or event listeners, these elements are summarized in additional
tables. All of the elements listed in these tables also have their own entries, which follow the class
entry.
Constructor
If a class requires that you use a constructor to access its methods and properties, the constructor
is described in each class entry. This description has all of the standard elements (usage,
description, and so on) of other entries.
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) indicate optional parameters.
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, and the code that you provide is in
Chapter 5, "ActionScript Core Language Elements,"
490. Flex supports the Flash elements;
italicized
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