ActionScript 3.0 :: Importing Swf Into Library And Accessing Data?
Apr 3, 2009
I have stored some basic data in a custom class, imported it into a project, and compiled it into an swf. Now, I want to import that swf into the library of a new, entirely separate flash project, and access the data from the original custom class inside that imported swf.
Here's how I'm trying to go about it (unsuccessfully):
1. Create a custom class 'MyClass.as' with some basic data ("hello world") stored in a property:
Code:
package {
import flash.display.MovieClip;
public class MyClass extends MovieClip{
[Code]....
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