[Resolved] XML Doc

[tiptoptopcat]

Hello, I have been working on the Menu_Dropdown templates that come with flash MX and I have a question regarding the XML document. Can I change the commands in the XML document to use more than just URL’s, its cool if all you want is a list of URL’s but I would like to link other swf into the same level and maybe used JavaScript to open some new windows. None of this can I do for if I deviate from the URL the list stops working, thanks for help, leo.

[GreatGatsby]

You could use the XML object to read in whatever type of xml file you wish. You can make your own xml structure and parse through it however you like. This is the beauty of xml. I know templates are nice, but if your needs exceed the template it is time to start creating

xml like this maybe:
< menu>
< item>
< label>First Item< /label>
< link type="url">http://www.mysite.com< /link>
< /item>
< item>
<label>Second Item< /label>
< link type="movie">MCname< /link>
< /item>
< /menu>

I would not set it up like this but this is just an idea for you.

Another way to handle it is through the use of an fscommand. Or, Check out macromedia downloadable extentions. Maybe someone else has the same need as you and programed an xml menu with all the capabilities you require.