User Guide

48 Chapter 3: Working with Components
You can set parameters for a component instance using the Component inspector or the Property
inspector (it doesnt matter which panel you use).
To enter an instance name for a component in the Property inspector:
1.
Select Window > Properties.
2.
Select an instance of a component on the Stage.
3.
Enter an instance name in the text field under the word Component.
It’s a good idea to add a suffix to the instance name that indicates what kind of component it
is; this makes it easier to read your ActionScript code. In this example, the instance name is
states_cb because the component is a combo box that lists the US states.
To enter parameters for a component instance in the Component inspector:
1.
Select Window > Development Panels > Component Inspector.
2.
Select an instance of a component on the Stage.
3.
To enter parameters, click the Parameters tab.
4.
To enter or view bindings or schemas for a component, click their respective tabs. For more
information, see Chapter 14, “Data Integration (Flash Professional Only),” in Using Flash.