_alpha property does not affect dynamic text 1

[harmmeijer]

On the _root I have a movieclip called sub, sub has got a dynamic textbox (not input text) variable name=mytext.
The movieclip has got an onclip(load) which sets the value for mytext (this.mytext="whatever&quot
The movieclip has allso an onclip(enterFrame) which sets the _apha property ty fade out like so:
this._alpha=this._alpha-5;
The movieclip fades out ok but dynamic text doesn't.

WHY!!!.

I need this to make a dynamic dropdown box like the dropdown box of html filled with values from a database so there are variable values and a variable amount of values.

 

[oldnewbie]

Embed the font in the Text Options panel, and it will work!
Of course, embedding the font will make for a bigger sized file, but hey, you don't get nothin' for nothin', even in 2002!

Regards,

ldnewbie

 

[harmmeijer]

Yes, that did it.
Thanks, I solved the problem allso by not setting values for the dynamic text unless it is selected or part of the visible dropdown list.