Making filename a variable

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Hi all,

Does anyone one know if it’s possible to have AS take the filename of itself and make it a variable. I need it to be done by AS only. I know it’s possible in PHP, but I’m not sure about AS.

I’m guessing if it’s possible it’s one line of code.

I’m using Flash 8 but publishing at Flash 6, AS 2.

Thanks in advance,
Bret

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maybe I’m explaning this poorly… here’s some code that outlines what I’m trying to do.

var filename = [here is where I need help];
trace (filename);

i have a file with this code in it, the filename is ‘test.swf’. when i test this movie i want it to output ‘test.swf’ in the output window.

basic operation, but i don’t know how to pull it off.

anyone?

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I’ve found a way. If anyone is interested…

function getFileName(fileUrl) {
var fileName = fileUrl.substr(fileUrl.lastIndexOf("/") + 1,
fileUrl.length);
return unescape(fileName);
}

trace (this.getFileName(this._url));