mx.automation.events.ListItemSelectEvent - Adobe® Flex® 4 Language Reference (Flex 4)

Package	mx.automation.events
Class	public class ListItemSelectEvent
Inheritance	ListItemSelectEvent Event Object

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

The ListItemSelectEvent class represents event objects that are dispatched when an item in a list-based control such as a Menu, DataGrid, or Tree control is selected or deselected.

See also

Instrumenting events

Public Properties

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	Property		Defined By
		altKey : Boolean Indicates whether the Alt key was pressed at the time of the event, true, or not, false.	ListItemSelectEvent
		bubbles : Boolean [read-only] Indicates whether an event is a bubbling event.	Event
		cancelable : Boolean [read-only] Indicates whether the behavior associated with the event can be prevented.	Event
		constructor : Object A reference to the class object or constructor function for a given object instance.	Object
		ctrlKey : Boolean Indicates whether the Ctrl key was pressed at the time of the event, true, or not, false.	ListItemSelectEvent
		currentTarget : Object [read-only] The object that is actively processing the Event object with an event listener.	Event
		eventPhase : uint [read-only] The current phase in the event flow.	Event
		itemAutomationValue : String The automationValue string of the item to be selected.	ListItemSelectEvent
		itemIndex : uint The data provider index of the item to be selected.	ListItemSelectEvent
		itemRenderer : IListItemRenderer Item renderer object for the item being selected or deselected.	ListItemSelectEvent
		prototype : Object [static] A reference to the prototype object of a class or function object.	Object
		shiftKey : Boolean Indicates whether the Shift key was pressed at the time of the event, true, or not, false.	ListItemSelectEvent
		target : Object [read-only] The event target.	Event
		triggerEvent : Event Event that triggered the item selection event, such as a keyboard or mouse event.	ListItemSelectEvent
		type : String [read-only] The type of event.	Event

Public Methods

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	Method		Defined By
		ListItemSelectEvent(type:String, bubbles:Boolean = false, cancelable:Boolean = false, itemRenderer:IListItemRenderer = null, triggerEvent:Event = null, ctrlKey:Boolean = false, altKey:Boolean = false, shiftKey:Boolean = false) Constructor.	ListItemSelectEvent
		clone():Event Duplicates an instance of an Event subclass.	Event
		formatToString(className:String, ... arguments):String A utility function for implementing the toString() method in custom ActionScript 3.0 Event classes.	Event
		hasOwnProperty(name:String):Boolean Indicates whether an object has a specified property defined.	Object
		isDefaultPrevented():Boolean Checks whether the preventDefault() method has been called on the event.	Event
		isPrototypeOf(theClass:Object):Boolean Indicates whether an instance of the Object class is in the prototype chain of the object specified as the parameter.	Object
		preventDefault():void Cancels an event's default behavior if that behavior can be canceled.	Event
		propertyIsEnumerable(name:String):Boolean Indicates whether the specified property exists and is enumerable.	Object
		setPropertyIsEnumerable(name:String, isEnum:Boolean = true):void Sets the availability of a dynamic property for loop operations.	Object
		stopImmediatePropagation():void Prevents processing of any event listeners in the current node and any subsequent nodes in the event flow.	Event
		stopPropagation():void Prevents processing of any event listeners in nodes subsequent to the current node in the event flow.	Event
		toLocaleString():String Returns the string representation of this object, formatted according to locale-specific conventions.	Object
		toString():String Returns a string containing all the properties of the Event object.	Event
		valueOf():Object Returns the primitive value of the specified object.	Object

Public Constants

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	Constant		Defined By
		ACTIVATE : String = "activate" [static] The ACTIVATE constant defines the value of the type property of an activate event object.	Event
		ADDED : String = "added" [static] The Event.ADDED constant defines the value of the type property of an added event object.	Event
		ADDED_TO_STAGE : String = "addedToStage" [static] The Event.ADDED_TO_STAGE constant defines the value of the type property of an addedToStage event object.	Event
		CANCEL : String = "cancel" [static] The Event.CANCEL constant defines the value of the type property of a cancel event object.	Event
		CHANGE : String = "change" [static] The Event.CHANGE constant defines the value of the type property of a change event object.	Event
		CLEAR : String = "clear" [static] The Event.CLEAR constant efines the value of the type property of a clear event object.	Event
		CLOSE : String = "close" [static] The Event.CLOSE constant defines the value of the type property of a close event object.	Event
		CLOSING : String = "closing" [static] The Event.CLOSING constant defines the value of the type property of a closing event object.	Event
		COMPLETE : String = "complete" [static] The Event.COMPLETE constant defines the value of the type property of a complete event object.	Event
		CONNECT : String = "connect" [static] The Event.CONNECT constant defines the value of the type property of a connect event object.	Event
		COPY : String = "copy" [static] Defines the value of the type property of a copy event object.	Event
		CUT : String = "cut" [static] Defines the value of the type property of a cut event object.	Event
		DEACTIVATE : String = "deactivate" [static] The Event.DEACTIVATE constant defines the value of the type property of a deactivate event object.	Event
		DESELECT : String = "deselect" [static] The ListItemSelectEvent.DESELECT constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when a previously selected item is deselected.	ListItemSelectEvent
		DISPLAYING : String = "displaying" [static] The Event.DISPLAYING constant defines the value of the type property of a displaying event object.	Event
		ENTER_FRAME : String = "enterFrame" [static] The Event.ENTER_FRAME constant defines the value of the type property of an enterFrame event object.	Event
		EXIT_FRAME : String = "exitFrame" [static] The Event.EXIT_FRAME constant defines the value of the type property of an exitFrame event object.	Event
		EXITING : String = "exiting" [static] The Event.EXITING constant defines the value of the type property of an exiting event object.	Event
		FRAME_CONSTRUCTED : String = "frameConstructed" [static] The Event.FRAME_CONSTRUCTED constant defines the value of the type property of an frameConstructed event object.	Event
		FULLSCREEN : String = "fullScreen" [static] The Event.FULL_SCREEN constant defines the value of the type property of a fullScreen event object.	Event
		HTML_BOUNDS_CHANGE : String = "htmlBoundsChange" [static] The Event.HTML_BOUNDS_CHANGE constant defines the value of the type property of an htmlBoundsChange event object.	Event
		HTML_DOM_INITIALIZE : String = "htmlDOMInitialize" [static] The Event.HTML_DOM_INITIALIZE constant defines the value of the type property of an htmlDOMInitialize event object.	Event
		HTML_RENDER : String = "htmlRender" [static] The Event.HTML_RENDER constant defines the value of the type property of an htmlRender event object.	Event
		ID3 : String = "id3" [static] The Event.ID3 constant defines the value of the type property of an id3 event object.	Event
		INIT : String = "init" [static] The Event.INIT constant defines the value of the type property of an init event object.	Event
		LOCATION_CHANGE : String = "locationChange" [static] The Event.LOCATION_CHANGE constant defines the value of the type property of a locationChange event object.	Event
		MOUSE_LEAVE : String = "mouseLeave" [static] The Event.MOUSE_LEAVE constant defines the value of the type property of a mouseLeave event object.	Event
		MULTI_SELECT : String = "multiSelect" [static] The ListItemSelectEvent.MULTI_SELECT constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when an item is selected as part of an action that selects multiple items.	ListItemSelectEvent
		NETWORK_CHANGE : String = "networkChange" [static] The Event.NETWORK_CHANGE constant defines the value of the type property of a networkChange event object.	Event
		OPEN : String = "open" [static] The Event.OPEN constant defines the value of the type property of an open event object.	Event
		PASTE : String = "paste" [static] The Event.PASTE constant defines the value of the type property of a paste event object.	Event
		REMOVED : String = "removed" [static] The Event.REMOVED constant defines the value of the type property of a removed event object.	Event
		REMOVED_FROM_STAGE : String = "removedFromStage" [static] The Event.REMOVED_FROM_STAGE constant defines the value of the type property of a removedFromStage event object.	Event
		RENDER : String = "render" [static] The Event.RENDER constant defines the value of the type property of a render event object.	Event
		RESIZE : String = "resize" [static] The Event.RESIZE constant defines the value of the type property of a resize event object.	Event
		SCROLL : String = "scroll" [static] The Event.SCROLL constant defines the value of the type property of a scroll event object.	Event
		SELECT : String = "select" [static] The ListItemSelectEvent.SELECT constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when a single item is selected.	ListItemSelectEvent
		SELECT_ALL : String = "selectAll" [static] The Event.SELECT_ALL constant defines the value of the type property of a selectAll event object.	Event
		SELECT_INDEX : String = "selectIndex" [static] The ListItemSelectEvent.SELECT_INDEX constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when an item's index is selected.	ListItemSelectEvent
		SOUND_COMPLETE : String = "soundComplete" [static] The Event.SOUND_COMPLETE constant defines the value of the type property of a soundComplete event object.	Event
		TAB_CHILDREN_CHANGE : String = "tabChildrenChange" [static] The Event.TAB_CHILDREN_CHANGE constant defines the value of the type property of a tabChildrenChange event object.	Event
		TAB_ENABLED_CHANGE : String = "tabEnabledChange" [static] The Event.TAB_ENABLED_CHANGE constant defines the value of the type property of a tabEnabledChange event object.	Event
		TAB_INDEX_CHANGE : String = "tabIndexChange" [static] The Event.TAB_INDEX_CHANGE constant defines the value of the type property of a tabIndexChange event object.	Event
		UNLOAD : String = "unload" [static] The Event.UNLOAD constant defines the value of the type property of an unload event object.	Event
		USER_IDLE : String = "userIdle" [static] The Event.USER_IDLE constant defines the value of the type property of a userIdle event object.	Event
		USER_PRESENT : String = "userPresent" [static] The Event.USER_PRESENT constant defines the value of the type property of a userPresent event object.	Event

Property Detail

altKey

property

public var altKey:Boolean

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

Indicates whether the Alt key was pressed at the time of the event, true, or not, false.

The default value is false.

ctrlKey

property

public var ctrlKey:Boolean

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

Indicates whether the Ctrl key was pressed at the time of the event, true, or not, false.

The default value is false.

itemAutomationValue

property

public var itemAutomationValue:String

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

The automationValue string of the item to be selected. This is used when the item to be selected is not visible in the control.

itemIndex

property

public var itemIndex:uint

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

The data provider index of the item to be selected.

itemRenderer

property

public var itemRenderer:IListItemRenderer

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

Item renderer object for the item being selected or deselected. You can access the cell data using this property.

The default value is null.

shiftKey

property

public var shiftKey:Boolean

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

Indicates whether the Shift key was pressed at the time of the event, true, or not, false.

The default value is false.

triggerEvent

property

public var triggerEvent:Event

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

Event that triggered the item selection event, such as a keyboard or mouse event.

The default value is null.

Constructor Detail

ListItemSelectEvent

()

Constructor

public function ListItemSelectEvent(type:String, bubbles:Boolean = false, cancelable:Boolean = false, itemRenderer:IListItemRenderer = null, triggerEvent:Event = null, ctrlKey:Boolean = false, altKey:Boolean = false, shiftKey:Boolean = false)

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

Constructor. Normally called by the Flex control and not used in application code.

Parameters

	`type:String` — The event type; indicates the action that caused the event.

	`bubbles:Boolean` (default = `false`) — Specifies whether the event can bubble up the display list hierarchy.

	`cancelable:Boolean` (default = `false`) — Specifies whether the behavior associated with the event can be prevented.

	`itemRenderer:IListItemRenderer` (default = `null`) — The item renderer object for the item.

	`triggerEvent:Event` (default = `null`) — The event, such as a mouse or keyboard event, that triggered the selection action.

	`ctrlKey:Boolean` (default = `false`) — Whether the Alt key was pressed at the time of the event.

	`altKey:Boolean` (default = `false`) — Whether the Ctrl key was pressed at the time of the event.

	`shiftKey:Boolean` (default = `false`) — Whether the Shift key was pressed at the time of the event.

Constant Detail

DESELECT

Constant

public static const DESELECT:String = "deselect"

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

The ListItemSelectEvent.DESELECT constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when a previously selected item is deselected.

The properties of the event object have the following values. Not all properties are meaningful for all kinds of events. See the detailed property descriptions for more information.

Property	Value
`altKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Alt key was pressed at the time of the event.
`bubbles`	false
`cancelable`	false
`ctrlKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Ctrl key was pressed at the time of the event.
`currentTarget`	The Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use `myButton.addEventListener()` to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the `currentTarget`.
`itemRenderer`	The item renderer object for the item.
`shiftKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Shift key was pressed at the time of the event.
`target`	The Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the `currentTarget` property to always access the Object listening for the event.
`triggerEvent`	The event, such as a mouse or keyboard event, that triggered the action.
`type`	ListItemSelectEvent.DESELECT

MULTI_SELECT

Constant

public static const MULTI_SELECT:String = "multiSelect"

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

The ListItemSelectEvent.MULTI_SELECT constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when an item is selected as part of an action that selects multiple items.

The properties of the event object have the following values. Not all properties are meaningful for all kinds of events. See the detailed property descriptions for more information.

Property	Value
`altKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Alt key was pressed at the time of the event.
`bubbles`	false
`cancelable`	false
`ctrlKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Ctrl key was pressed at the time of the event.
`currentTarget`	The Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use `myButton.addEventListener()` to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the `currentTarget`.
`itemRenderer`	The item renderer object for the item.
`shiftKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Shift key was pressed at the time of the event.
`target`	The Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the `currentTarget` property to always access the Object listening for the event.
`triggerEvent`	The event, such as a mouse or keyboard event, that triggered the action.
`type`	ListItemSelectEvent.MULTI_SELECT

SELECT

Constant

public static const SELECT:String = "select"

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

The ListItemSelectEvent.SELECT constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when a single item is selected.

The properties of the event object have the following values. Not all properties are meaningful for all kinds of events. See the detailed property descriptions for more information.

Property	Value
`altKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Alt key was pressed at the time of the event.
`bubbles`	false
`cancelable`	false
`ctrlKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Ctrl key was pressed at the time of the event.
`currentTarget`	The Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use `myButton.addEventListener()` to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the `currentTarget`.
`itemRenderer`	The item renderer object for the item.
`shiftKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Shift key was pressed at the time of the event.
`target`	The Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the `currentTarget` property to always access the Object listening for the event.
`triggerEvent`	The event, such as a mouse or keyboard event, that triggered the action.
`type`	ListItemSelectEvent.SELECT

SELECT_INDEX

Constant

public static const SELECT_INDEX:String = "selectIndex"

Language Version:

ActionScript 3.0

Product Version:

Flex 3

Runtime Versions:

Flash Player 9, AIR 1.1

The ListItemSelectEvent.SELECT_INDEX constant defines the value of the type property of the event object for an event that is dispatched when an item's index is selected.

The properties of the event object have the following values. Not all properties are meaningful for all kinds of events. See the detailed property descriptions for more information.

Property	Value
`altKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Alt key was pressed at the time of the event.
`bubbles`	false
`cancelable`	false
`ctrlKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Ctrl key was pressed at the time of the event.
`currentTarget`	The Object that defines the event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use `myButton.addEventListener()` to register an event listener, myButton is the value of the `currentTarget`.
`itemIndex`	The data provider index of the item to be selected.
`shiftKey`	Boolean value indicating whether the Shift key was pressed at the time of the event.
`target`	The Object that dispatched the event; it is not always the Object listening for the event. Use the `currentTarget` property to always access the Object listening for the event.
`triggerEvent`	The event, such as a mouse or keyboard event, that triggered the action.
`type`	ListItemSelectEvent.SELECT_INDEX