Referencing the root timeline

[theonlycarmire]

Ok, so my problem stems from my dependence on the _root object in AS2.0

If I have a movieclip that I want to call a function that is on the main timeline, which reference would I use? I tried root.testFunc() to call said function, but got no play.

Any ideas?

[lightscience]

oh i was having the same question, and i actually looked at an as3 template that comes with flash cs3... the slideshow, and it looks like it's still _root with the underscore! i haven't tried it yet, but it seems that's what they used in that template. i guess take a look at it if you like.

[Aquilonian]

myStuff.rt = myStuff.root as Sprite;

I think there is a tip of the day for that...

[senocular]

MovieClip(root).testFunc() should be it. You may need to make sure root is not null too. It will be unless your movie clip is visible on the screen.