Using / Hiding Native Text Areas

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

I am using native.newTextField in my app and adding them to a display group.  On the simulator, it hides/shows them with the display group.

When I preview it on the device… they pop-up regardless.

What’s the best way to hide/show.  Do I have to create it every time I need it?

#2

Native textfields are different from regular display objects. They always appear on top of everything else, and they don’t inherit display group properties like alpha or isVisible. So if you want to make them invisible, you have to set the individual field invisible rather than the display group.

#3

Thanks memo!  That did the trick!

#4

Native textfields are different from regular display objects. They always appear on top of everything else, and they don’t inherit display group properties like alpha or isVisible. So if you want to make them invisible, you have to set the individual field invisible rather than the display group.

#5

Thanks memo!  That did the trick!