library.selectItem()

#### Availability

Flash MX 2004.

#### Usage

library.selectItem(namePath [, bReplaceCurrentSelection [, bSelect]])

#### Parameters

namePath A string that specifies the name of the item. If the item is in a folder, you can specify its name and path using slash notation.

bReplaceCurrentSelection A Boolean value that specifies whether to replace the current selection or add the item to the current selection. The default value is true (replace current selection). This parameter is optional.

bSelect A Boolean value that specifies whether to select or deselect an item. The default value is true (select). This parameter is optional.

#### Returns

A Boolean value: true if the specified item exists; false otherwise.

#### Description

Method; selects a specified library item.

#### Example

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The following example changes the current selection in the library to Symbol_1 inside untitled Folder_1:

fl.getDocumentDOM().library.selectItem("untitled Folder_1/Symbol_1");

The following example extends what is currently selected in the library to include Symbol_1 inside untitled Folder_1:

fl.getDocumentDOM().library.selectItem("untitled Folder_1/Symbol_1", false);

The following example deselects Symbol_1 inside untitled Folder_1 and does not change other selected items:

fl.getDocumentDOM().library.selectItem("untitled Folder_1/Symbol_1", true, false);