using variables to target movie clip instances

[bernatron]

i'm trying to work out how to use a variable within a path to target movie clips but can't seem to find an answer anywhere..

this is the line of code..

_root.deptmenu.variableName.gotoAndPlay("highlight");

any suggestions?

[a_modified_dog]

try -

_root.deptmenu[variableName].gotoAndPlay("highlight");

[bernatron]

that's brilliant.. just what i needed, thank you!!