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package mx.events
{

import flash.events.Event;

/**
 *  The FlexEvent class represents the event object passed to
 *  the event listener for many Flex events.
 *  
 *  @langversion 3.0
 *  @playerversion Flash 9
 *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
 *  @productversion Flex 3
 */
public class FlexEvent extends Event
{
    include "../core/Version.as";

    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    //
    //  Class constants
    //
    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.ADD</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for an <code>add</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType add
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const ADD:String = "add";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.ADD_FOCUS_MANAGER</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for an <code>addFocusManager</code> event.
     *  This event is dispatched from an IFocusManagerContainer when its focusManager
     *  is assigned.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType addFocusManager
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.5
     *  @productversion Flex 4
     */
    public static const ADD_FOCUS_MANAGER:String = "addFocusManager";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.APPLICATION_COMPLETE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>applicationComplete</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType applicationComplete
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const APPLICATION_COMPLETE:String = "applicationComplete";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.BUTTON_DOWN</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>buttonDown</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType buttonDown
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const BUTTON_DOWN:String = "buttonDown";
    
    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.CHANGE_END</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>changeEnd</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType changeEnd
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.5
     *  @productversion Flex 4
     */
    public static const CHANGE_END:String = "changeEnd";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.CHANGE_START</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>changeStart</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType changeStart
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.5
     *  @productversion Flex 4
     */
    public static const CHANGE_START:String = "changeStart";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.CHANGING</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>changing</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType changing
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.5
     *  @productversion Flex 4
     */
    public static const CHANGING:String = "changing";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.CREATION_COMPLETE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>creationComplete</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType creationComplete
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const CREATION_COMPLETE:String = "creationComplete";

	 /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.CONTENT_CREATION_COMPLETE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>contentCreationComplete</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType contentCreationComplete
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const CONTENT_CREATION_COMPLETE:String = "contentCreationComplete";

	
    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.CURSOR_UPDATE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>cursorUpdate</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType cursorUpdate
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const CURSOR_UPDATE:String = "cursorUpdate";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.DATA_CHANGE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>dataChange</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType dataChange
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const DATA_CHANGE:String = "dataChange";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.ENTER</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>enter</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType enter
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const ENTER:String = "enter";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.ENTER_FRAME</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for an <code>Event.ENTER_FRAMER</code> event.
     *
     *  Adding a listener to ENTER_FRAME on the <code>SystemManager</code> will add a listener for
     *  the Event.ENTER_FRAME event on the <code>stage</code>, if access if allowed, 
     *  or the <code>SystemManager</code> if access the the <code>stage</code> is not allowed. 
     *  The listener should expect to receive Event.ENTER_FRAME events.
     * 
     *  @eventType flexEventEnterFrame
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const ENTER_FRAME:String = "flexEventEnterFrame";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.ENTER_STATE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>enterState</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType enterState
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const ENTER_STATE:String = "enterState";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.EXIT_STATE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>exitState</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType exitState
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const EXIT_STATE:String = "exitState";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.FLEX_WINDOW_ACTIVATE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>flexWindowActivate</code>
     *  event.
     *
     *  Similar to the flash.events.AIREvent.WINDOW_ACTIVATE except it is dispatched
     *  in both Flash and AIR when a Flex window or popup is activated.  This event is
     *  dispatched from the focusManager managing
     *  focus in that container.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType flexWindowActivate
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.5
     *  @productversion Flex 4
     */
    public static const FLEX_WINDOW_ACTIVATE:String = "flexWindowActivate";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.FLEX_WINDOW_DEACTIVATE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>flexWindowDeactivate</code>
     *  event.
     *
     *  Similar to the flash.events.AIREvent.FLEX_WINDOW_DEACTIVATE except it is dispatched
     *  in both Flash and AIR when a Flex Window or popup is deactivated.  This event is
     *  dispatched from the focusManager managing
     *  focus in that container.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType flexWindowDeactivate
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.5
     *  @productversion Flex 4
     */
    public static const FLEX_WINDOW_DEACTIVATE:String = "flexWindowDeactivate";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.HIDE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>hide</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType hide
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const HIDE:String = "hide";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.IDLE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>idle</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType idle
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const IDLE:String = "idle";

    /**
     *  Dispatched when a Flex application finishes initialization.
     *  You use this event when creating a custom download progress bar.
     *
     *  <p>This event is always dispatched once by the Preloader class,
     *  and is the last event that the Preloader dispatches.
     *  When this event is dispatched, the event listener should
     *  dispatch an Event.COMPLETE event.</p>
     *
     *  <p>A download progress bar must dispatch a <code>complete</code> 
     *  event after it has received an <code>init_complete</code> event. 
     *  The <code>complete</code> event informs the Preloader that the 
     *  download progress bar has completed all operations and can be dismissed.</p>
     *  
     *  <p>A download progress bar can perform additional tasks, 
     *  such as playing an animation, after receiving 
     *  an <code>init_complete</code> event, and before dispatching 
     *  the <code>complete</code> event. Dispatching the <code>complete</code> 
     *  event should be the last action of the download progress bar.</p>
     *
     *  <p>The FlexEvent.INIT_COMPLETE constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>initComplete</code> event.</p>
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @see mx.preloaders.DownloadProgressBar
     *  @eventType initComplete
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const INIT_COMPLETE:String = "initComplete";

    /**
     *  Dispatched when the Flex application completes an initialization phase,
     *  as defined by calls to the <code>measure()</code>, <code>commitProperties()</code>,
     *  or <code>updateDisplayList()</code> methods.
     *  This event describes the progress of the application in the initialization phase.
     *  You use this event when creating a custom download progress bar.
     *
     *  <p>The FlexEvent.INIT_PROGRESS constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>initProgress</code> event.</p>
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @see mx.preloaders.DownloadProgressBar
     *  @eventType initProgress
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const INIT_PROGRESS:String = "initProgress";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.INITIALIZE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>initialize</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType initialize
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const INITIALIZE:String = "initialize";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.INVALID</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>invalid</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType invalid
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const INVALID:String = "invalid";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.LOADING</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>loading</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType loading
     *  @see mx.modules.ModuleLoader
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const LOADING:String = "loading";
    
    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.MUTED_CHANGE</code> constant defines the value of the 
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>mutedChange</code> event.
     * 
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the 
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use 
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener, 
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event; 
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event. 
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the 
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType mutedChange
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.5
     *  @productversion Flex 4
     */
    public static const MUTED_CHANGE:String = "mutedChange";

    /**
     *  @private
     */
    public static const NEW_CHILD_APPLICATION:String = "newChildApplication";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.PREINITIALIZE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>preinitialize</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType preinitialize
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const PREINITIALIZE:String = "preinitialize";

    /**
     *  @private
     */
    public static const PRELOADER_DONE:String = "preloaderDone";

    /**
     *  @private
     */
    public static const PRELOADER_DOC_FRAME_READY:String = "preloaderDocFrameReady";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.RENDER</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for an <code>Event.RENDER</code> event.
     *
     *  Adding a listener on the <code>SystemManager</code> will add a listener for FlexEvent.RENDER 
     *  events on the <code>stage</code> or the <code>SystemManager</code> if the application does not have
     *  access to the <code>stage</code>. The listener will also generate an Event.RENDER event. The 
     *  listener function should expect to receive Event.RENDER events.
     * 
     *  @eventType flexEventRender
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const RENDER:String = "flexEventRender";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.REMOVE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for an <code>remove</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType remove
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const REMOVE:String = "remove";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.REPEAT</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>repeat</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType repeat
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const REPEAT:String = "repeat";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.REPEAT_END</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>repeatEnd</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType repeatEnd
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const REPEAT_END:String = "repeatEnd";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.REPEAT_START</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>repeatStart</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType repeatStart
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const REPEAT_START:String = "repeatStart";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.SELECTION_CHANGE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>selectionChange</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType deferredContentCreate
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const SELECTION_CHANGE:String = "selectionChange";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.SHOW</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>show</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType show
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const SHOW:String = "show";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.TRANSFORM_CHANGE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>transformChange</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType transformChange
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const TRANSFORM_CHANGE:String = "transformChange";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.UPDATE_COMPLETE</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>updateComplete</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType updateComplete
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const UPDATE_COMPLETE:String = "updateComplete";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.URL_CHANGED</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>urlChanged</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType urlChanged
     *  @see mx.modules.ModuleLoader
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const URL_CHANGED:String = "urlChanged";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.VALID</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>valid</code> event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType valid
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const VALID:String = "valid";

    /**
     *  The <code>FlexEvent.VALUE_COMMIT</code> constant defines the value of the
     *  <code>type</code> property of the event object for a <code>valueCommit</code>
     *  event.
     *
     *  <p>The properties of the event object have the following values:</p>
     *  <table class="innertable">
     *     <tr><th>Property</th><th>Value</th></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>bubbles</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>cancelable</code></td><td>false</td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>currentTarget</code></td><td>The Object that defines the
     *       event listener that handles the event. For example, if you use
     *       <code>myButton.addEventListener()</code> to register an event listener,
     *       myButton is the value of the <code>currentTarget</code>. </td></tr>
     *     <tr><td><code>target</code></td><td>The Object that dispatched the event;
     *       it is not always the Object listening for the event.
     *       Use the <code>currentTarget</code> property to always access the
     *       Object listening for the event.</td></tr>
     *  </table>
     *
     *  @eventType valueCommit
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public static const VALUE_COMMIT:String = "valueCommit";


    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    //
    //  Constructor
    //
    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------

    /**
     *  Constructor.
     *
     *  @param type The event type; indicates the action that caused the event.
     *
     *  @param bubbles Specifies whether the event can bubble up
     *  the display list hierarchy.
     *
     *  @param cancelable Specifies whether the behavior
     *  associated with the event can be prevented.
     *  
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 9
     *  @playerversion AIR 1.1
     *  @productversion Flex 3
     */
    public function FlexEvent(type:String, bubbles:Boolean = false,
                              cancelable:Boolean = false)
    {
        super(type, bubbles, cancelable);
    }

    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    //
    //  Overridden methods: Event
    //
    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------

    /**
     *  @private
     */
    override public function clone():Event
    {
        return new FlexEvent(type, bubbles, cancelable);
    }
}

}