Set registration point of a MovieClip to its center in AS3

Question

Can I set the registration point of a MovieClip (or other Display Object) to its center upon creation in AS3?

the following

var myClip:MovieClip  = new MovieClip();

sets the registration point of myClip to its top left corner by default. Using Flash CS4 to set it to its center is just a couple of clicks, so I am wondering how I can perform the same action only with code.

Answer 1

myClip.x-= myClip.width/2;
myClip.y-= myClip.height/2;

Answer 2

Check this article.