Understanding the ActionScript Language > About built-in objects > Calling object methods |
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Calling object methods
You can call an object's method by using the dot (.
) operator followed by the method. For example, the following example calls the setVolume
method of the Sound object:
mySound = new Sound(this); mySound.setVolume(50);
To call the method of a built-in object in the Actions panel in normal mode, use the evaluate
action.
To call a method in normal mode:
1 |
Choose Window > Actions to open the Actions panel if it's not already open. |
2 |
Click the Actions category in the Actions toolbox (at the left of the panel), and then click the Miscellaneous Actions category. |
3 |
Double-click the |
4 |
In the Expression box, enter the name of the object, for example, |
5 |
Click the Objects category in the Actions toolbox, and click the category of the object you want to create. When you find the method you want to use, double-click it. |
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