Code hints problem

Hello, when typing object properties within method arguments
the code hints disappear.
How can I make them come back.
eg. code hints visible up until the point I define the
".LINEAR property, Then they are gone.
philShape2.graphics.beginGradientFill(GradientType.LINEAR,
Thanks for any help.

quote:
Originally posted by:
eirkeirkeirk
I just noticed that when authoring an .as file in CS3, I get
the AS3 code hints, even though I'm writing an AS2 class. Bummer. I
don't see a way to specify which version class file you are
authoring. Maybe I missed something??
Erik
Here is an example of what I'm talking about. Grabs taken
while authoring an external class (.as) file in CS3.
No "method completion" hint like I would get in Studio 8:
img1
And I get all the AS3 methods and properties because there is
apparently no way to tell Flash that I want this .as file to be an
AS 2.0 class - note the lack of properties like _alpha:
img2
So, seriously, am I missing something or did Adobe just make
Flash CS3 even worse than Studio 8 for authoring AS 2.0 classes?
Erik

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quote:
Originally posted by:
eirkeirkeirk
I just noticed that when authoring an .as file in CS3, I get
the AS3 code hints, even though I'm writing an AS2 class. Bummer. I
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(Sorry for my poor English)

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