Masking Test & Input Fields in Flash (Example)

Solution to a common problem in Flash text/font. Check it out!

This is the solution (with example demonstration) to Flash Text / Font masking problem. If you came to this page directly, then I suggest you read my Previous Post, which speaks about the problem. Otherwise follow the Tutorial.

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Masking Test & Input Fields in Flash

A common problem in Flash involving text and masking. Check it out!

Normally, mask setting in Flash IDE don't work for dynamic TextField and TextInput components. With default settings, you'll not be able to see the text through the mask. People using masked layers from Flash IDE often fall into this problem. One stupid solution to this problem is not using mask at all. However, if you want to implement something like custom scrolling, sliding etc. then most of the time you'll need to use mask.

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