Display text input on another frame

[qwerty245]

How can I get the user's input to display in a dynamic field on another frame. I have a text input field and a button that goes to the next frame. When I debug the program, I want the user to enter their custom name and then that name will display in a dynamic text field on multple frames.

I tried multiple methods but the dynamic text field displayed:

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[kglad]

save the text in a variable and use that variable in your other frame:

// after text input is entered (eg, using onChanged handler)

var inputTextString:String = input_tf.text;

// then from any frame on that timeline (after the above code executes), you can use inputTextString to retrieve the text from input_tf even though input_tf may no longer exist.

[qwerty245]

So I can just copy this code:

var inputTextString:String = input_tf.text;

and place it into the actionscript for the frame with the inputtext field?

[kglad · Accepted solution]

if your input textfield has instance name input_tf, you can copy and paste the following into the first keyframe that contains input_tf:

var inputTextString:String;

input_tf.onChanged=function(){

inputTextString=this.text;

}

[qwerty245]

Okay. Then what code would I use to make that textput display in a dynamic field on another frame?

[kglad]

:

dynamic_tf.text=inputTextString;

[qwerty245]

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!

IT WORKED!!

[kglad]

you're welcome.

[Ridleyl]

This is exactly what I am trying to do also.  Is it possible to get a screen shot of your action script so i can see this working.  I am still having issues with mine.

Many Thanks

[kglad]

because this thread is so old, the op is not likely to respond.

so, if they fail to respond, start a new thread.

[qwerty245]

I didn't respond because the file I had with this code on it was deleted. I'm sorry.

Starting another discussion would be easier. But I have another file similar to the previous one. I can see if I can put the code on it, if you are willing to wait a day or two.