Disabling multiple buttons

[jhbiddle]

Hi,
I am wanting to replace the following instruction with something a little smarter;

_root.links.link1.enabled = false;
_root.links.link2.enabled = false;
_root.links.link3.enabled = false;
_root.links.link4.enabled = false;
etc...

Can I select multiple? eg: ...link(1,2,3,4).enab...
Can I do this over a range? eg: ...link(1 to 4).enab...
Can I select all? eg: ...link(N).enab...

I know this is simple, but I am just not quite sure how to do this. Any help would be totally appreciated, as I am learning the general principles as much as solving this particular problem.

Many thanks, guys.
JB

[nunomira]

hi,

you can use eval() or array notation inside a for() loop:

code:

---

for (var i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {

	_root.links["link" + i].enabled = false;

	// or 

	eval("_root.links.link" + i).enabled = false;

}

---

[deadbeat]

You can use a for loop to cycle through your buttons:

var buttonCount=4;

for(var b=1;b<=buttonCount;b++){
_root.links["link"+b].enabled=false;
}

Should do it...

K.

[jhbiddle]

Thanks alot!

I will go through and discect what you recommend. I'll give it a try and post a reply in case anyone else finds it useful.

Many thanks again