How do I trigger a function?

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I am totally new to AS3. I downloaded a template that is written in AS3 and I am trying to understand the source and make a few changes.

Basically, I would like to trigger a function that is normally triggered by a button press. It is an “additional info” box that shows some text over a picture. I want it to always be displayed.

I found the function in the code.

private function onInfo(e:ButtonEvent):void
		{
			this.dispatchEvent(new FooterEvent(FooterEvent.INFO));
		}

How would I just make this trigger without having to press the info button?

Thanks,
Rich