Next we will learn to add a new item to the combo box, so you can write something into the textbox and with the button you can raise an event to add an item to the combo box.
If you ever tried to do dependable comboBoxes in HTML/JavaScript you know that it can be a real pain. Doing it in Flash MX is not difficult at all, with only a few lines of code required you can have it working in no time.
The UI components in Flash MX are very user friendly. You can create forms easily and add elements such as radio buttons, combo boxes and push buttons.
In Flash, the ComboBox component is basically nothing more than your basic dropdown list that you see in forms on the Internet. In this video, you'll learn how to use this component to communicate with another movie clip on the stage.