So I've defined my variable:

_global.current = 1;

And below i am accessing an MC called 'carousel_holder', which has an MC named 'bar' and inside this MC is a final MC named 'bar1'.

So ive tested my path and can hard code it fine, so its not a paths issue but i think my syntax is incorrect:

_root.carousel_holder+".bar"+current.gotoAndPlay(" start");


Thanks in advance.