Dynamically loaded text 1

[Niv3k]

I am loading plain text into a textbox using loadVariables.
I am also watching when that text gets loaded by using the undocumented changed event handler.

However, the changed event seems to always fire whether it is dynamic or input JUST BEFORE the text gets loaded. I don't get it. I want to use the event to know what the maxscroll property is for a scrollbar I am using.

IE - Changed event fires .maxscroll = 1, text populates box, .maxscroll = 35

Any ideas?

Kevin

 

[davdesign]

Hi Kevin

I've tried using that gizmo before and more often than not it dumped me out of the program, don't know why, I guess that is a possible reason for it being undocumented.

I no longer try and use it, instead I just use the

onClipEvent (data)

command, which for me performs the same task without the hsasle.

dave

dave@pinkzeppelin.com

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^​

 

[Niv3k]

I get the same results as with the changed event (although it IS easier), and my current work around is another movie clip that just has code running on a timer (i.e. on the 3rd frame, or .25 seconds on a 12 fps movie) to check the maxscroll property. Is there a better way to do that?

Kevin

 

[davdesign]

I use the same method your using (ie: basic timer) if I'm having problems with maxscroll. It's a real pain, but maybe something they'll clean for Flash 6.

dave

dave@pinkzeppelin.com

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^​

 

[Niv3k]

Ok, thanks, though dave!