<! var type checking and _global object syntax.

[wainui]

Hi, I am a litttle bit confused about variable scope when using AS2 syntax and variable checking.. I can assign a variable as a boleean as below..

var firstTime:Boolean = true;

now how can I attach this to the _global object??

var _global.firstTime:Boolean = true;

gives errors.. Is any variable defined on the _root _global by default?? Can someone help me out on this??

[jbum]

Omit the word var.

The word var is used to define local scope (such as when a variable is local to a function). The purpose of _global is to give you _global scope. No 'var' is needed.

[wainui]

Thanks for your reply..
I realise this but this code

 _global.firstTime:Boolean = true;

also gives me errors.. as well as

firstTime:Boolean = true;

which seems to suggest that to opt into the type checking I have to use the "var = ".. ie

 var firstTime:Boolean = true

compiles without error..
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however I can't seem to use the var and define on the _global.. any other ideas? Also some nice stuff on your site. Have checked it out a few times in the past

[jbum]

Probably need to omit the type-specifier.

_global.firstTime = true;

I'm not hugely familiar with where type-specifiers generate syntax errors, since I don't use the feature.

[wainui]

Thanks for your help.. I have been trying to get used to using type checking as a matter of habit.. defining on _global has always stumped me though!