15.1 Entry Headings

Each entry in this chapter is presented in the following basic format:

EntryAvailability

Purpose
Synopsis

The headings used to document each item in this chapter are described in Table 15-1.

Table 15-1. Flash Remoting API headings

Heading

Description

Availability

Indicates when the item was added to the Flash Remoting API. For this edition, the examples are all supported in Flash Player 6; however, if there are any API calls that became supported in a minor version of a Flash Player, the release version will be noted.

Synopsis

Shows the syntax used by the item. Anything that must be replaced by the user is shown in constant-width italic text. Optional arguments are noted in the Arguments section.

Methods

Applies to object and class entries. Simple listing of methods available to the object or class, further explained in their own API reference entries.

Arguments

Applies to method entries only. Simple descriptions of all method arguments listed in the Synopsis.

Returns

Applies to method entries only. Describes the return value of the method (omitted if there is no return value).

Description

Explains how the item works, usually in a practical situation.

Bugs

Describes known problems associated with the item.

Example

Shows sample code associated with the item being described.

See Also

Lists cross-references to related entries within this API reference and other chapters.



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