ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition By Colin Moock
Chapter 18. ActionScript Language Reference
clearInterval( ) Global Function
Flash 6
stop the periodic execution of a function or method
clearInterval(intervalID)
Arguments
intervalID
An integer interval identifier returned by an earlier call to setInterval( ).
Description
The setInterval( ) and clearInterval( ) functions are used to create and destroy intervals, which execute a specified function or object method periodically. An interval is created by calling setInterval( ), which returns a unique identifier that can later be passed to clearInterval( ) to halt the interval. An interval can be cleared either inside or outside of the executing interval function.
For examples and further details, see setInterval( ).
Usage
There is no JavaScript-style setTimeout( ) function in ActionScript. To emulate setTimeout( ), create an interval function that clears itself the first time it runs, as shown under the Example for setInterval( ).
