Use string variable in Movie functions

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April 1, 2009
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I want to know how to use a string variable as the URL in a Movie Clip event.

sample code:
var numCount:Number = 1;
var strMov:String = "rock" + numCount;
bob.removeMovieClip(strMov);

Thanks so much!

ActionScript

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Correct answer darmahart

It turns out, I solved my own issue. I feel a bit foolish. Thanks for your help!

Ned Murphy

Legend

removeMovieClip has often been a challenge for me to try to implement by trying to comprehend it. I usually just attack it until I get the results... so try a couple or more until it works...

bob[strMov].removeMovieClip();

removeMovieClip(bob[strMov] );

The most important aspect of using removeMovieClip is that it can only remove objects that were added dynamically.

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darmahartAuthor

Inspiring

Thanks. The movie was added dynamically. My next question is how to use that with attachMovie. What I have now is:

bob.attachMovie("rock2","r2",this.getNextHighestDepth());

What is want is a way to substitute a string I can use with a counter variable for "rock2" such as "rock" + counter.

Thanks!

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darmahartAuthorCorrect answer

Inspiring

It turns out, I solved my own issue. I feel a bit foolish. Thanks for your help!

Ned Murphy

Legend

To use a string to target an object, use the bracket/array notation...

bob["rock"+numCount]

OR

bob[strMov]

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darmahartAuthor

Inspiring

Thanks for you answer. My next question is how do I combine that with bob.removeMovieClip()?

I have rarely used ActionScript and was asked for help from a friend. I'm learning on the fly.

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