As a posted last week or something, there's a few things to keep in mind when using setInterval
- clear interval before setting it - always use this syntax setInterval(scope, "method", interval) - and never use this syntax setInterval(function, interval) - keep a reference to the interval - remove it when done If things go haywire, you're doing something wrong and you probably forgot one of the above. If you're referring to everything using _root, code in the main timeline and advise others to do so, please join the flashnewbie list http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashnewbie regards, Muzak ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kalani Bright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:15 AM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Getting frustrated. regarding set Interval,and for loop. > When I was using AS2 I found that no matter what there were always memory > leaks with set interval and even after I explicitly tell Flash to remove the > interval it never got removed... > > So even though I never wrote it I would offer the following advice, which is > to *almost* not use setInterval at all. Just use it once, for the root... > 1) Move all functionality for intervals to a script on the root > 2) The root is always available, and you won't have intervals all over the > place > 3) Create only one interval for a function on the root which is responsible > for calling functions > 4) The function should get the same sort of information as whats required by > setInterval. > 5) Call functions based on the timer. Time since movie started. A little > math should test if the objects which are registered with your script should > be called again. I would also recommend enabling this function to support > something like "call this function X times every 1000 ms). Rather than > call this object every 1000ms. That way you can delete it automatically if > its reached that number. > 6) That script keeps information on what intervals are set > 7) The script periodically checks for objects which no longer exists and > deletes them from the interval array. > 8) Intervals are set or removed by calling a root function. Use the > delegate class to say which function gets the interval callback and also > pass a reference to the object. > > Good luck, > > Kalani > > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
