problem with "#include"

[Hexagon_Clock]

I'm trying to make a flash game where people write small files, and they get included into the game.

However, I need to use #include with a variable, but it won't let me (malformed). I need it to be a variable so the user can choose the file to be included.

Anyways, how can I get around this? I need it so it will import the script and use it, if theres another way I'll be happy to hear.

Also, I'm using MX.

[frozenfire89]

I don't personally recommend using #include, I like to use loadVar(); Do a google search on loadVar() and I'm sure you will be pleased.

[Hexagon_Clock]

Originally posted by frozenfire89
I don't personally recommend using #include, I like to use loadVar(); Do a google search on loadVar() and I'm sure you will be pleased.

Will it load actionscript?

[jbum]

#include is intended to provide flash developers with a way to reuse code among multiple projects. It is a preprocessor command, meaning the code has already been included when you publish your SWF file - as far as your SWF file is concerned, there are no #includes - just code.

There is no way to dynamically load and compile actionscript - the compilation is performed by the Flash authoring software, not the player. You can dynamically load other SWFs however, using loadMovie().

- Jim

[frozenfire89]

I recommend you pre-define the a bunch of functions, and make it so that a user can use different identifiers to activate these functions.

[zeekle]

Thanks a million jbum (from the future: 2009)

You saved my butt a ton of work. I was about to totally give up on #includes until you explained how they aren't loaded as an "external file" but instead are "compiled in" the .swf file during the "Publish" or "Test Movie".

I never in a thousand years would have figured that out.

You are the hero of 2009

#include is intended to provide flash developers with a way to reuse code among multiple projects. It is a preprocessor command, meaning the code has already been included when you publish your SWF file - as far as your SWF file is concerned, there are no #includes - just code.

There is no way to dynamically load and compile actionscript - the compilation is performed by the Flash authoring software, not the player. You can dynamically load other SWFs however, using loadMovie().

- Jim