AS2 Flash button url not working

Question

I have the following actionscript code on my button

on(release){
getURL("http://www.google.com", "_blank");
}

When I click it, nothing happens, no compiler errors. I'm scratching my head here because its just a simple button :(

Thanks.

Answer 1

that event handler has not an object associated with its action. Give that button a name, say *my_button* and in the time line add this action code:

    this.my_button.onRelease = function() {
      getURL("http://www.google.com", "_blank");    
    }

That will solve your problem :)