Re: [Swftools-common] Question about depth control

[Matthias Kramm]

On Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 01:12:54PM +0800, George Tsai <address@hidden> wrote:
> Yes, I am referring to flash. I am using the swfc command tool to
> generate flash slideshows. Within the same sprite animation, I have to
> bring the same text/image to the front (above all other images) from
> time to time. Currently I have to define the same instance multiple
> times because the 'above' and 'below' features are not supported yet
> (according to the swfc manual). It works, but takes up unnecessary
> space. I am wondering if anyone would know a better way of bringing
> them to the front within the same sprite without duplicate
> declaration.

ActionScript supports a "swapDepth" function, which sounds
like it might be what you're after.

Matthias