Object lifespan within a Scope (Garbage Collection)

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Hey all,

So take this basic function:

 
public function createNew() {
 
var myObj = new AwesomeObject();
 
myObj.setX(30);
myObj.setY(30);
 
}

Since i’m using the “new” keyword, I’m creating a new Instance of my AwesomeObject and then i’m accessing some of the properties.

However, once i exit the function, I have no way to reference my AwesomeObject instance. Does Flash then consider this garbage? And will then clean it up at some indeterminate time?

Or do I have to explicitly put in another line such as:

myObj = null;

Thanks!