_root. Absolute path won't work.

[Shadar Logoth]

Hey all,
im trying to use the absolute path code but it just won't work. Iv'e just moved from MX to 8 so has something changed or am I just missing some code?
It looks like this:

on (release){
_root.MainMenu.MainNav.SectionOne.SectionOneA.goto AndPlay(2);
}

All my instance names are correct and when I check the syntax there are no errors. Are there too many paths?
I cant work it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[NTD]

Hi,

The syntax is correct and no, there are not too many paths. I suggest tracing the path....

trace(_root.MainMenu.MainNav.SectionOne.SectionOne A)

... should not return undefined if it is the correct path. Something else to check is the built in path generator in the actions panel(little circle with crosshairs). If the path is correct, you should be able to cycle through the objects and generate the same path.

hope it helps

[Shadar Logoth]

Thanks for the help NTD,
ill give it a shot

[burtonrider1983]

Shadar,
If you are having problems with _root. referencing when migrating from MX to 8, there are some differences....
There is a new feature called _lockroot. If you are loading a movie into another movie, _root can have two different meanings now. Either the main timeline of the movie, or the movie that loaded it. Turn the _lockroot property on and it should diminish your problems, if not...
I would say go inside the clip that you are referencing to and place a simple trace...
trace(this);
That should make it obvious to you if you are using the incorrect path.

Information on the change of _root. referencing and Macromedia's public opinion on its use (they discourage all absolute referencing for good reasons)...
http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash.../00001659.html

Simple explanation of the use of _lockroot....
http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash.../00001660.html

More in depth on the _lockroot property....
http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash.../00002482.html

[Shadar Logoth]

Thanks burtonrider,
Ill keep that in mind for future reference. I was never able to find where the problem was but I rebuilt the project and it works fine now.
Anyway,
thanks again