ActionScript 3.0 :: Call Variable By Name Similar To GetChildByName?
Feb 23, 2011
I have a several functions that I can compact into 1 function via a for loop if only I can find a way to call the variable by name.
For example:This is what I want to accomplish: (However I do not have the slightest clue as to how to go about doing the below...)
ActionScript Code:
var test1:String = "testing 1";
var test2:String = "testing 2";
[code].....
I am able to do something similar to the above when using objects using methods such as: (I know not efficient, but its just an example to show what I am trying to accomplish.)
ActionScript Code:
var test1:String = "testing 1";
var test2:String = "testing 2";
[code].....
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