Everything that Derek is spot on. Specifically you will want to look at the ApplicationDomian class and it's getDefinition method.
On 9/5/07, Derek Vadneau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You must store the classes as compiled SWFs. The Flash Player cannot > compile raw code on the fly. > > Once you load the SWF you will be able to access the classes it contains. > > However, make sure you aren't loading a classes with the same > package/classname as a class that is already loaded. A previously loaded > class with the same name will not be overwritten by the newly loaded > class. > > There is also the concept of Runtime Shared Libraries (RSLs). I've only > used these with Flex, so someone else would have to comment on CS3's > ability (or lack thereof) to use RSLs. > > > Derek Vadneau > http://tracethis.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Martin Scott Goldberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 11:10 AM > Subject: [Flashcoders] AS3 - loading external classes? > > > I'm wondering if anyone can help. > > I have an application I'm writing where, depending on user response, I > need it to load an externally stored class and then be able to access that > class from within the calling swf. > > I.e., I have a standard interface that I want to use to load various game > classes without having to store the classes (games) directly in the > interface. > > Can I store that external class as an .as, or do I have to compile it in > to a .swf? Likewise, how do I go about loading it and accessing the > defined class and methods then? > > Thanks to anyone that can help! > > > Marty > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
