# Constructor in a class...please clarify

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/constructor-in-a-class-please-clarify/245221>\
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**Created:** [November 27, 2007, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/constructor-in-a-class-please-clarify/245221 "2007-11-27T16:54:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![lariat1997](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@lariat1997](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lariat1997)\
**Post date:** [November 27, 2007, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/constructor-in-a-class-please-clarify/245221/1 "2007-11-27T16:54:51Z")

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Hey all,

I am trying to start making more object-oriented apps with Flash. But there is something I am having trouble understanding.

[COLOR=blue]When creating a class, what is a constructor?[/COLOR]  
[COLOR=blue]Also, why does a class need a constructor?[/COLOR]

Many thanks in advance.