Code to address Symbols

Question

I'm a bit confused on how to access and control symbols in Edge Animate.  As an example, when I wish to control a symbol timeline with an ID of "oval":
//does not work
//sym.$("oval").stop();
//works
//sym.getSymbol("oval").stop();
It seems like I'm required to use the getSymbol() method to have it work.  However, when I add sample text to the main stage and my oval symbol is on the main stage....when a hide() method is called, it works on an element or a symbol without the need for getSymbol()
//works - element
//sym.$("sampleText").hide();
//works - symbol
//sym.$("oval").hide();
So to summarize, why is the getSymbol() method required for stop() to work on the symbol and not for hide() to work on the symbol?
Any insight is appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi Edgar,
When using Edge-specific API commands, such as stop();, you use sym.getSymbol.
When using jQuery-specific commands, such as hide();, you use the jQuery selector, per your example.
Check the API doc for more details.
http://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/edgeanimate/api/current/index.html