I think you can do this[apps].name;
----- Original Message ---- From: flexawesome <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:45:03 PM Subject: [flexcoders] Converting String to hiberarchy path ? I was curious if I am able to convert a String to hiberarchy path for example: I am able to retrieve the button info. by myPanel.myButton. name what about I have a String: var apps:String = "myPanel.myButton" , is it possible to convert the String back to REAL hiberarchy path that allows me to use => myPanel.myButton. name? Cheers ==== sample application code ==== <mx:Panel id="myPanel" > <mx:Button id="myButton" /> </mx:Panel>