You should be able to access it via the name of the variable in the query string i.e. _root.chart If you are targeting Flash 6 or above you could use the alternative FlashVars. see: http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/flashvars.htm and http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/set_variables.htm#textfield HTH Frank wrote: > > I've got a flash movie that creates charts, and takes it's input from a > text file. I would like to access the data via the tag itself, instead > of dealing with the overhead handling the text file. > > > The part the reads the file looks like this > > loadVariables ("chart_data.txt", "_root.dummy"); > > > I know I can pass my values as such > > bar_chart.swf?chart=#request.sum_list# > > > How would I edit the corresponding code to deal with it? > > Thanks. > > > -- > Frank Marion lists at frankmarion.com Keep the signal high. -- Christopher Joseph ------------------- [Internet] http://www.ideadesigners.com [iseries & web technologies] mailto: christopher at ideadesigners.com [Telephone] mobile: +44 7966 003860 Office: +44 1494 731814 ext. 832 Direct: +44 1494 731832 [Instant Message] ICQ: 78019724 YIM = Josephc_98 MSN = christopher at ideadesigners.com