Actionscript 3 as3 class loading to the compiled swf PROBLEM

[tiborio]

Hi!
i have a problem with loading external *.as scripts into my compiled swf.
if i compile it from new everything is fine, however if i change something in the *.as and save it, the next time i load the swf i wont see any difference to the functionality of the swf.
recompiling the swf solves the problem. Do i have to recompile the swf every time i change something in the external file?

because if yes i don't really see the point of using external scripts, i might just do the code on the timeline.

Please help me out with this, i've been banging my head for a week now on this problem.

in case if You know a link to any documentation how the swf handles external scripts i would really appreciate it!

thanks!

.galo desi

[CosmicHighway]

Hi tiborio,

When you change the .as file instead of running the .swf, you can just test the movie. This can be found under control -> test movie -> test (shortcut: ctrl + enter). Make sure you save all files you make changes to (both the .as and .fla).

The reason for putting code in the .as file is for readability. You have all your code in one place and it is easier to find and correct errors. Otherwise you may need to incorporate the code into several different frames which will just add to the confusion.

Hope this helps.

[tiborio]

Hi CosmicHighway!

I'm aware of this, however my problem is not while i'm testing it(compiling) but when i put the swf to the server and than later i change the code of the external .as. if i change the .as it won't load the changes to the swf until i recompile. that is my problem. that's why i was asking if i have to recompile the swf all the time i make changes to the .as.

thanks for trying to help.

[Flep]

Hi CosmicHighway!

i was asking if i have to recompile the swf all the time i make changes to the .as.

Hi,
yes!