Re: FLASH: text field activation

[Muzak]

Selection.setFocus("name_of_input_textfield");

Mouse.hide();


hth,

Muzak


----- Original Message -----

From: "Scott Hilburn" <

Scott [dot] Hilburnwcom [dot] com

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flasherchinwag [dot] com

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Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 9:27 PM

Subject: FLASH: text field activation



> I am currently working on a project that simulates a piece of

> Equipment.  This equipment requires user input.

> To simulate this, I am creating a text field.

> Normally a text field must be clicked, in order for

> It to be activated (or editable).  However, my client wants the

> Text field to simulate the equipment EXACTLY- in that the

> Text field should be active without having to click inside of

> It first.

>

> Is there a way to make the mouse inactive while also making the

> Text field active and independent of the mouse-click?

> Any help would be appreciated.

> Thanks,

> Scott




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