Thanks - however I don't think it's a cross reference issue with various classes. I'm not referring to any other code in other classes. I'm thinking it's related to file times and a bug with Flash.
Cool compiler class though, may come in handy. -=matt -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Downs Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 1:02 PM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] ASO files, file times, and classes, oh my I've seen this before, but can't clearly understand the root cause. Most likely it is the cross-referencing bytecode compile bug that plagues Flash 8. Deleting ASO files does not work in many cases. I solve it by using my devilishly simple Compile class, as pointed out in the recent "Flash 8 OSX - Classpath woes" thread. Here again is the class, with usage help in the comments: // ----------------------------- /** * Compiler class * * This is a simple class to aid in compiling other self-referential classes that stubbornly refuse to compile. This frequently occurs when a class (A) refers to another class (B) which then refers back to the first class (A), giving the following compile error: "The name of this class, 'x', conflicts with the name of another class that was loaded, 'x'". To address this issue, just change the import reference in this class to refer to the problem class, and check syntax on this class. * * The logic behind this fix is explained here: http:// ericlin2.tripod.com/as2/conflict.html * * @author Stephen Downs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> * @version 1.0 * @langversion ActionScript 2.0 * @playerversion Flash 8 */ // Change this reference to target the stubborn class. import com.plasticbrain.dir.MyStubbornClass; // class com.plasticbrain.tools.Compiler { } // ----------------------------- On 2007-05-07, at 10:57 AM, Matt Samet wrote: > Hi, > > > > I have a project I'm working on that contains multiple class files. > Every now and then someone is working on these files who is located > in a > different time zone. They check in their changes, I get them, and all > hell breaks loose with Flash. > > > > It's always the same error: > > > > **Error** C:\Users\Matt\AppData\Local\Macromedia\Flash > 8\en\Configuration\Classes\FP8\System\capabilities.as: Line 7: The > name > of this class, 'System.capabilities', conflicts with the name of > another > class that was loaded, 'System'. > > > > ... where the actual class name in the error depends on what's being > compiled at the time. > > > > Also, I don't even have to touch anything - go to the main .fla file, > select Delete ASO files, and I get that particular error again (the > one > about System.capabilities). I haven't even modified the > System.capabilities class! (but I use system.capabilities in the > code > in various places) > > This happens when I try to publish the SWF. > > > > Try to publish it again, and it magically works! WTF! > > > > I've tried to work around this issue by changing my system date to > a few > days in the future. This seems to temporarily work, but then > sometimes > it gets all weird again. > > > > For a few classes that are being worked on, it's gotten to the point > where I can't even modify the class and see the changes when I reload > the browser without deleting the class's ASO file (at which point, > I get > the "conflicts with the name of another class that was loaded" error - > 2nd publish attempt works fine). > > > > Anyone know what's going on? Macrodobe, please fix this in CS3 if > it's > not already!!! > > > > Thanks, > > -=matt > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
