08.21.07

Flash CS3 / Flex AS3 Error #1086

Posted in Flash, Flex, errors, quicktip at 8:43 pm by Curtis J. Morley

ActionScript Error: 1086: Syntax error: expecting semicolon before mult

Description:
This is a very easy and straightforward error with a horrible description. It actually has nothing to do with a semicolon at all. All this error means is that you forgot a '.' in your import before the '*'.

Fix:
Add the Dot

Bad Code:

import flash.events*;

Good Code:

import flash.events.*;

Hopefully the confusing description for this ActionScript Error didn't cause you to pull your hair out.

As Always Happy Flashing

Flash Error #1086: Syntax error: expecting semicolon before dot.

Description:
Another reason for the Flex / Flash Error #1086 is because a function/method call is typed.  It is very important to type a function but do not type the call to the function.

Fix:
Remove the typing at the end of the method call.

Bad Code:

resource.readXml (requestId, onResourceXmlLoadSuccess, onResourceXmlLoadFail):void;

Good Code:

   resource.readXml (requestId, onResourceXmlLoadSuccess, onResourceXmlLoadFail);

Happy Flashing

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