If only I'd waited 5 more minutes before making the previous post :) I found my answer ..
series.setStyle('showDataEffect','zoomIn'); series.setStyle('hideDataEffect','zoomOut'); sorry for the trouble .. > > > I have the following mxml code.. > > <mx:BarSeries showDataEffect="zoomIn" hideDataEffect="zoomOut" ...../?> > > Is there a way in actionScript I can change the show/hide DataEffects ? > > Looking @ the mx.charts.series > <http://livedocs.adobe.com/flex/2/langref/mx/charts/series/package-detai\ > l.html> Class BarSeries docs and I cannot figure it out .. > > I see showDataEffect under Effects and that its triggered by a showData > event ... > but thats when the mental block kicks in .. > > any help appreciated .. > > cheers >