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[worldofth4]

ok i've made this game but i'm stuck cause i need a variable which i can use everywhere cause it affects weither i can go to an area or not.

so i use _global.money = 0;

then when i test it by adding an extra value nothing happens. i try this by sayin if _global.money == 3 then gotoAndPlay frame 2.

i read that you can't change a _global 's value.

so if any of that makes scense can you plz help. thank you

[Pax]

You can change the value of any global var whenever you want - so that isnt the issue. I suggest you try tracing out your global variable in difference places to see what it is. Check your spelling too.

Also, a good idea for global variables is to prefix them with 'g' so that you know its a global var and not a local var. Example: _global.gMoney

[worldofth4]

cool thx also i foudn out another problem it the variables don't seem to work in move clips. and i need to keep the movie clips for movement. soo can anyone help?

[Pax]

Scope back to where the variables are located. If the variables are on the timeline above the movieclip, use this._parent.variableName to access the var. Keep adding _parent's on to go up more levels.

[worldofth4]

kk thx 4 the help. my idea was to creat an inventory system but when i thought about it id didn't really need it, but with all the advice as i have put this on a few forums has been very helpful thx