Passing variable to a graphic symbol instance

Question

Hi there,New to Adobe Animate. Is there a way to pass variables to instances created via code? I've created a symbol that moves left 12 frames and then right 12 frames back to the same spot.When creating an instance using the Linkage property and the code:var example = new lib.linkageText();
this.addChild(example);is there a way I can pass a variable through to the instance?For example, is there a way to pass a variable that is the speed for how fast it moves left then right? Something like:var example = new lib.linkageText(100);
this.addChild(example);

JoãoCésar17023019 · Accepted Answer

Hi.

To deal with constructor arguments you would have to deal with prototypes and other ES5 advanced concepts.

In your case, an easier approach would be to set a property for your instance when you instantiate it:

var example = new lib.linkageText();
example.x = 200;
example.y = 200;
example.speed = 30; // custom property
this.addChild(example);

Then you can have a code that reads this property inside of the instance you just created.

I hope it makes sense.

Regards,

JC

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