Director Array to Flash Array?

I'd like to be able to create an array in Director, and then
pass that array object into Flash and use it there. I can use
Director to manipulate a Flash array, but I haven't been successful
in passing an array object.
Any help?

If you have the new (at least more recent) Director 10.1
update with the
new Flash Asset Xtra, you can use the brand spankin new
convert() method
to do just that.
Here is a technote (pdf) about how to use it:
http://www.adobe.com/support/director/flash_8_asset_xtra.pdf

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Hi Ned ,
I am a little confused , sorry .. i am not sure what you mean...i am very new at AS3 ...
I dont even need the click function .. another developer recommended it as a way to track the random action..
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first though, when posting code please use the 'attach code'
button.
1) i can't imagine that you have a XML structure as deep as
your calling to or the need for it with the limited amount of
infomation your pulling, in addition your storing the info in
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