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1086: Syntax error: expecting semicolon before line

Have you ever seen this error, when trying to move your fla from ActionScript 2 to ActionScript 3:

“Location: tempInit, Line 2   Description: 1086: Syntax error: expecting semicolon before line.”

In my case the problem was that I had a movieclip with a Linkage identifier in my ActionScript 2 file that contained space in the name. When I moved to ActionScript 3 all my Linkage identifiers were converted to class names and when I tried to compile my AS3 flash file I got this error above.

So be careful when you name your linkage identifiers. Better use “camel case” instead of using spaces. This will help you move your ActionScript 2 fla file to ActionScript 3 fla file without seeing this error.

Happy coding!

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