how to make subapp start from beginning when it becomes visible

[brett]

Hi,
I have a game that utilizes subapps to display information. I want the subapp to start from the beginning each time it is made visible. It should display paragraphs from strings and animations in a particular order etc. For some reason, it is starting at a later part of the subapp. I've tried using "start of frame" and telling it where to start but this is not working. Also, I've tried using a global value to reset the subapp from the main frame but this isn't working either. Any ideas? Thanks,
Brett

[Stephen]

Instead of making it visible/invisible, try destroying and creating it each time you need it.

[brett]

Hi Stephen,
If I destroy and re-create will I still be able to jump to different frames in the subapp from the main frame?

[Stephen]

Yes.

[brett]

I tried this method and it conflicted with some of my other programming. Is there another way (other than create and destroy) to make an individual frame of the subapp automatically start at the beginning? The same subapp has multiple frames. Thanks,
Brett

[Francois]

Why not use the Restart frame or Restart application action of the sub-application object?

[Phi]

The way I use subapps is close them from the frame inside the subapp (using End Application) and use "On sub-application end" -> destroy sub-app object, create sub-app object.

[brett]

Why not use the Restart frame or Restart application action of the sub-application object?

Hi Francois,
I tried this, but for some reason it causes the subapp to always go back to the same frame. So, if it restarts the current frame, I'll only be able to see frame one of the subapp, even though the main application says to jump to a different frame. The program works when being tested in MMF2. I only experience the problem in the Flash build. Do you have any idea why this might be? Thanks,
Brett

[brett]

Thanks Sortacore,
Your method worked perfectly. I appreciate it. Have a good day,
Brett

[Francois]

I must be re-initialising to the frame number entered in the properties. I have to check.