ActionScript editing changes

The ActionScript editor in the Actions panel and Script window has been updated in several ways to make it more robust and easier to use than earlier versions of the tool. The changes are summarized in this section.

View hidden characters You can now use the Options pop-up menu in the Script pane, Debugger panel, and Output panel to view or hide hidden characters when you're writing script files in the Actions panel or Script window. For information on this feature, see Using Flash.

Script assist added to Actions panel In previous versions of Flash, you could work in the Actions panel either in normal mode, in which you filled in options and parameters to create code, or in expert mode, in which you added commands directly into the Script pane. These options were not available in Flash MX 2004 or Flash MX Professional 2004. However, in Flash Basic 8 and Flash Professional 8, you can work in Script Assist mode, which is similar to (and more robust than) normal mode. For information and a tutorial on Script Assist, see Using Flash.

Reload modified files You can reload modified script files when working on an application. A warning message appears, prompting you to reload the modified script files associated with the application you're working on. This feature is particularly beneficial to teams working on applications at the same time, in that it helps you avoid working with outdated scripts, or overwriting newer versions of a script. If a script file was moved or deleted, a warning message appears and prompts you to save the files as necessary. For more information, see "Set ActionScript preferences" in Using Flash.

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