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Rob_NZ
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Jul 3, 2024 1:08 AM UTC
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Get nested X,Y Coordinates

I'm coding an app where you draw shapes with the mouse. When the shape is complete it gets assigned the name "Room"+RoomNum. It then gets nested inside a MovieClip named MainStage. This all works fine but whenever a shape is added to MainStage the x,y coordinates of that shape are always 0,0 no matter where the shape is drawn. How do I get the actual coordinates relative to where it is on the MainStage MC?

My goal is to get those coorinates and place text in the centre of the shape.

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    JoãoCésar17023019
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    JoãoCésar17023019Community Expert
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    Jul 3, 2024 12:00 PM UTC

    Hi.

     

    Are the shapes created only defined by drawing commands inside of MainStage or each shape gets it own container?

    Also, is it AS3 or HTML5 Canvas?

     

    Regards,

    JC

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    Rob_NZAuthor
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    Jul 3, 2024 9:18 PM UTC

    Hi, the shapes have their own container inside of MainStage. 

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    JoãoCésar17023019
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    JoãoCésar17023019Community Expert
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    Jul 3, 2024 9:21 PM UTC

    Alright.

     

    What's the code you're using to add the shapes to MainStage when the user finishes drawing?

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    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    Jul 3, 2024 1:18 AM UTC

    check the mouse x,y when the shape is being created.

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