Loopable?

[Bio Teacher]

Hello all...

This code produces a random clip from an array. I need it to loop every 3 seconds. Is this possible?

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arr = ["strandA","strandT","strandC","strandG"];

arr.sort(function(){return Math.floor(Math.random()*3)-1});

var clip = arr[0];

this.attachMovie(clip,clip,1,init);

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Using Flash MX 2004 V7
Thanks!

[a_modified_dog]

make use of setInterval -

TL = this; // reference to main timeline
arr = ["strandA","strandT","strandC","strandG"];

function bio(){
arr.sort(function(){return Math.floor(Math.random()*3)-1});
var clip = arr[0]; 
TL.attachMovie(clip,clip,1,init); 
};

bioInterval = setInterval(bio,3000); 

[Bio Teacher]

Thanks for the reply and the code!!
You've been a tremendous help for a struggling new programmer :^D

[Bio Teacher]

If you don't see my other reply, thanks for the code, it was a big help.

One more question if you don't mind:

Is there any way to keep the movie clips on the stage? They disappear as soon as the function repeats (after 3 seconds).

[a_modified_dog]

you must use unique depths to prevent overwriting

TL = this; // reference to main timeline 
arr = ["strandA","strandT","strandC","strandG"]; 
depth = 100;

function bio(){ 
arr.sort(function(){return Math.floor(Math.random()*3)-1}); 
var clip = arr[0]; 
TL.attachMovie(clip,clip,depth,init); 
depth++;
}; 

bioInterval = setInterval(bio,3000); 

ps.. change the coordinates of init or each clip will attach to the same position

[Bio Teacher]

That makes sense....thanks again!