Using variables as actions

How can I use a variable for an action? If I set variable "myAction" =
gotoAndStop(2), how can I call on it to perform the action? Here's an
example of what I'm trying to do:

VARIABLE VALUE
myAction1 _root.gotoAndStop(2);
myAction2 getURL("http://www.mydomain.com","_blank");

So, if I have a movieClip button with the actions set by the "onRelease"
action, how can I make it perform the action? The following is an example
of what I've been trying but it doesn't work:

myButtonMC1.onRelease = funtion(){
this[myAction1];
}
myButtonMC2.onRelease = funtion(){
this[myAction2];
}

Thanks for any help,

Scott

How can I use a variable for an action? If I set variable "myAction" =
gotoAndStop(2), how can I call on it to perform the action? Here's an
example of what I'm trying to do:

VARIABLE VALUE
myAction1 _root.gotoAndStop(2);
myAction2 getURL("http://www.mydomain.com","_blank");

So, if I have a movieClip button with the actions set by the "onRelease"
action, how can I make it perform the action? The following is an example
of what I've been trying but it doesn't work:

myButtonMC1.onRelease = funtion(){
this[myAction1];
}
myButtonMC2.onRelease = funtion(){
this[myAction2];
}

Thanks for any help,

Scott

myaction = "gotoAndStop(2)";
eval(myaction);

using eval will treat the string in your variable as actionscript. http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif


hth,
Deep (just a guy)
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I would have never thought of that. I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will. I'll let you know how it works out.

I haven't been to this board for some time now, but I'm glad I checked it out tonight!!

Thanks Deep!!

Scott

Hi Deep,

I tried using eval to treat the variable value as actionscript, but it's not working. I just used the code you posted. Is there something missing?

Thanks a million, and you're still the greatest!

Scott