Tech Tips: Embedded Fonts & Filters with Input Text in ActionScript
Problem:
We need a TextField of type TextFieldType.INPUT that has embedFonts set to true and has an inner drop shadow filter. Sounds easy enough right? The first problem is that DropShadowFilter’s don’t work correctly with TextFields created using ActionScript. The second problem is that setting embedFonts to TRUE and leaving default text empty on a TextField with type TextFieldType.INPUT causes the field not to be selectable.
Solution:
Lets tackle the DropShadowFilter first. After many failed attempts at getting filters to render correctly on TextFields the next best solution was to create a sprite that sites right behind the text field that renders the filter.
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