Timeline actions not working CS3

Question

This is quite a simple question. I can create a brand new FLA in CS3 and add

trace("hello");

to the first frame, run it, and nothing happens. I create the same file with the same frame action in CS4 and "hello" appears in the output window. It's not major because typically I don't write any timeline scripts, but if I wanted to write a quick test, it's ideal not to have to make a separate document class.

Can anyone provide any insight as to why this is failing? Is a reinstall in order? I've found CS4 to be quite unpleasant and would love to stay with 3 unless I need some FP10 functionality.

Answer 1

In publish settings, under the Flash tab, there is an "Omit trace actions" check box, make sure that's not checked. If it's not that, try going under Control > Delete ASO Files, and try again. I hope one of those two help you!

Answer 2

your comment may suggest that something is failing before it gets to your trace in as3. are there any compile errors?

Josh

Answer 3

@josh, no compile errors. I'm not sure I fully understand why, but something in my Actionscript paths was causing the failure. I removed all the paths and then added back the default paths to the library and lo-and-behold, actions are working again.