goToandStop doesn't work

also, i was looking at your game and.... if there is only one frame and you are trying to use the gotoAndStop() it WONT work... instead add a second frame call it nothing add the code prevFrame() to it and on the other frame change the gotoAndPlay() code to play().... so it will go to the next frame then be sent back to the previous one.

if your gotoAndStop() doesnt call correctly the best way to fix that is to use labeled keyframes... instead of using the frame number, label the frame(s) and then use the gotoAndStop() function... i guess this would be unrealistic if you are trying to do that to hundreds of frames but for something less i think this is a good way to solve that... that is how i move my movieclips around the timeline for everything in my flash files.

copy and paste your code.

Okay... But what about my original question?
Thank you.

My suggestion was just that... it's not the solution for your problem, sorry. I guess its still a matter of personal preference until/unless you decide to go to Flash CS3.

A quick google gave me David Stiller's guide to this if you want to read more, including the 'new' way of doing things.

http://www.quip.net/blog/2006/flash/museum-pieces-on-and-onclipevent

Thanks so much for your help.
I wasn't aware that commands were case sensitive. But I did change all of my commands to the proper case. And it still didn't work
_root.player.gotoAndStop(1);
I also tried
this.gotoAndStop(1);

I don't notice a color change in the text of my script. But maybe that's my version of Flash or something? I'm using Flash MX on a mac 10.3.9

No, I'm not starting on the same frame that I'm trying to go to.

GWD, regarding your advice about not using onClipEvent -- okay, well, what do you suggest that I use instead?

BTW, if you'd like to check out my fla, it's available here: http://theultimateeverything.com/game9.fla

Thanks again for all your help!!

Hi

Is the clip on frame 1 already? If that the case, I don´t think you can gotoAndStop to the same frame.

//Olof

try typing it with the correct case:

this.gotoAndStop(1)

Watch for colour change in the actionscript window as the method is recognised by the editor.
Also, as a general comment, its better to learn to avoid the onClipEvent style of scripting. Its an older approach that might seem easier in the short term but won't help long term. I haven't got CS3 yet, but I'm not sure if its even possible to do that if you author for flash player 9.