Runtime components problem

Question

I've created a custom class in which I create an instance of
the datagrid component.
Unless I change "
this.createClassObject[...]" to "
_root.createClassObject[...]", the component fails to show
in the test movie.
Of course, I don't want to use _root. I've tried using
"this._parent" to no avail. Please help. I'm using WinXP and
Flash8Pro.
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Answer 1

There is a large discussion on which way to use classes is
the best. The end result is that which ever way makes the most
sense for you and your program is the method you should use.
Sorry about forgetting the (this) part, that was kind of key,
wasn't it? :-)
I used the double underscore because "_target" is a property
and I like to completely distinguish my private variables from any
built-in properties or other variables used to receive parameters
from functions. Also, if I just used "target" as my private
variable then given my function parameter name the code would have
looked like:
target = target;
That may or may not have worked. Even if it did, it would be
confusing to read when trying to debug.
My practice on attaching and not attaching classes to
movieclips depends on what the class will have to control. If I
have a lot of elements that will be controlled with the class, I
find it easier to place them in the movbieclip during authoring
rather than having to generate them through code. Also, if I draw a
lot of custom graphics then I will also attached the class to the
movieclip because I am not that good at using the DrawAPI.
Tim