> in subclassed version when I try to reference runString If this means that you are trying to access runString from a subclass of reportRunParameters, then you could make it protected instead of public. Protected properties and methods are visible from subclasses.
Gordon Smith Adobe Flex SDK Team From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Hoff Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 1:08 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Re: Variable scope http://www.amazon.com/Essential-ActionScript-3-0/dp/0596526946 You can also search Google for "oop AS3 variable scope" Yes, it should be public; otherwise it is only exposed to that class. -TH --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, "markgoldin_2000" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have the following form: > public class reportRunParameters extends Form > { > private var runString:String = ""; > private var originalRunString:String = ""; > private var mainApp:Object = new Object(); > public function reportRunParameters() > { > super(); > } > public function completeParameters():void > { > } > > } > in subclassed version when I try to reference runString I am getting > an error: > 1178: Attempted access of inaccessible property originalRunString > through a reference with static type ... > > Should it be public then? > > Thanks >
