Tag Archives: TextField

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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Tech Tuesday: Using anchor tags in ActionScript TextFields

This example is for anyone who needs to use anchor tags in ActionScript TextFields. If you’re using AIR then the best route is to use an HTMLLoader to load in the raw HTML. If an HTMLLoader is not an option you can use this example to create a wrapper class that mimics the anchor tag functionality. Before we get started it is important to note that TextFields have a number of properties, formats, and styles available which all have an effect on the way text is rendered. This example takes advantage of a specific set of properties in order to accurately determine the line number and char location of certain strings. Variables may require some adjustments / tweaks (or may not work at all) if the TextField properties are changed.
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