User Guide

42 Objects
BitmapInstance object
Inheritance Element object > Instance object > BitmapInstance object
Availability
Flash MX 2004.
Description
The BitmapInstance object is a subclass of the Instance object and represents a bitmap in a
frame (see Instance object).
Method summary for the BitmapInstance object
In addition to the Instance object methods, you can use the following methods with the
BitmapInstance object:
Property summary for the BitmapInstance object
In addition to the Instance object properties, you can use the following properties with the
BitmapInstance object.
bitmapInstance.getBits()
Availability
Flash MX 2004.
Usage
bitmapInstance.getBits()
Method Description
bitmapInstance.getBits() Lets you create bitmap effects by getting the bits out of the
bitmap, manipulating them, and then returning them to Flash.
bitmapInstance.setBits() Sets the bits of an existing bitmap element.
Property Description
bitmapInstance.hPixels Read-only; an integer that represents the width of the bitmap,
in pixels.
bitmapInstance.vPixels Read-only; an integer that represents the height of the bitmap,
in pixels.
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Objects