storing functions in one frame 1

[kalimba]

I would like to create a set of functions and store them in one frame of my main timeline or in the timeline of a movie clip. However, I do not know how to call those functions from any timeline other than the one that they are stored in.

So my question is:
How do you call a function in a movieclip from a frame in another movie clip or from a frame in the main timeline?

thanks in advance

 

[rgstewart]

Pretty simple - when you are using the CALL actionscript, simply use an ABSOLUTE address to the frame you want to access - this cuts out the frustration of working out a relative pathe from where you are to where you want to get to.

I use the slash system (darn those dot addressing guys!), so for example, if your functions are in a frame in the main timeline labelled "function" (you NEED to lable the frame, and you can only have ONE function per frame), the target for the call function would be:

/:function

The "/" indicates the main timeline, and then you just add a colon and the frame label. If the function is in another movie clip, you could use:

/MCname:function

If you still don't get it (it's kinda awkward to explain), email me and I'll see if I can put it any better!

 

[kalimba]

I still need help. This method does not seem to be working.
Let me list what I have tried:

movie clip with an instance name "test" has a frame labled "functions" in it's timeline.

here is the simple test function:

function moveLeft(thing){
setProperty(thing, _x, 0);
}

in the main timeline I have a single frame with a frame action that looks like this:

call(/test:functions)
moveLeft(box1);

on the stage I have a simple movie graphic with an instance name box1.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

 

[rgstewart]

It looks to me like an addressing problem. You are sending the name of the "thing" to the function in the movie clip TEST, so the function is looking for a movie clip called BOX1 inside the TEST movie clip. It should be looking in the main timeline (/).

That's all very confusing, so here's the deal ... try:

call(/test:functions)
moveLeft(/box1);

Let me know how it works out. If you want to email me personally about it, feel free. I'd be happy to help.