Actually, I've seen that the values are often set quicker when initilaised in the contructor rather than against class members , but I think it looks tidier the way you've done it... imo
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allandt Bik-Elliott (Receptacle) Sent: 11 March 2008 17:41 To: flashcoders Subject: [Flashcoders] clean scripting hi just a semantic question really when writing your classes, would you only declare variables in the class and assign variables later or would you assign values straight away if you had them? so for instance, would you...: package com.receptacle.timeline { //package imports import flash.display.Sprite; internal class Class extends Sprite { // class variable declarations private var cp:CommonProperties = new CommonProperties(); private var commonY:uint = cp. commonY; private var commonCopy:String = cp.commonCopy; private static var title:String = "Title"; private static var subtitle:String = "Subtitle"; public function Class() { myFunc1(); } private function myFunc1() { trace ("function ran"); trace ("commonY is "+commonY); trace ("commonCopy is "+commonCopy); trace ("title is "+title); trace ("subtitle is "+subtitle); } } } which works fine but is a little messy at the class level or would you...: package com.receptacle.timeline { //package imports import flash.display.Sprite; internal class Class extends Sprite { // class variable declarations private var cp:CommonProperties; private var commonY:uint; private var commonCopy:String private static var title:String private static var subtitle:String ; public function Class() { setVars(); myFunc1(); } private function setVars() { cp = new CommonProperties(); commonY = cp. commonY; commonCopy = cp.commonCopy; title = "Title"; subtitle = "Subtitle"; } private function myFunc1() { trace ("function ran"); trace ("commonY is "+commonY); trace ("commonCopy is "+commonCopy); trace ("title is "+title); trace ("subtitle is "+subtitle); } } } which seems cleaner but is more round the houses. thanks in advance a _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for viruses by the Virtual Universe e-mail security system - powered by MessageLabs. http://www.virtual-universe.net ______________________________________________________________________ The contents of this email (which include its attachments) are confidential and may be subject to legal privilege and protected by copyright. If you are not the intended recipient any use, copying or disclosure of this e-mail to any third party is strictly forbidden by the sender and we reserve all rights and remedies against any person or entity making any such unauthorised use. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately by telephone or return the email to the sender and then delete this email and any copies of it on your system. Virtual Universe Limited may monitor the contents of emails sent and received via its network for viruses and to ensure the lawful and authorised use of its systems. Virtual Universe Limited will not be held responsible for any damage caused by viruses which may be transmitted upon receipt of this email or the opening of any attachment thereto. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of th! e author and do not necessarily represent those of Virtual Universe Limited. Virtual Universe Limited is a company established under the laws of England and Wales with registered number 03064568 and has its registered office at 1 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4NW and principal place of business at 28-39 The Quadrant, 135 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6RJ, United Kingdom. It is registered for VAT in the United Kingdom with number GB877113217. ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for viruses by the Virtual Universe e-mail security system - powered by MessageLabs. http://www.virtual-universe.net _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
