Use the length( ) method to count the number of elements found: trace( items.item.length( ) ); : Double dot « XML « Flash / Flex / ActionScript

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Flash / Flex / ActionScript » XML » Double dot 
Use the length( ) method to count the number of elements found: trace( items.item.length( ) );
 

package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){
    //    To examine every element node with a particular node name, use a for each loop
        var items:XML = <items>
                          <item>
                            <name>Apple</name>
                            <color>red</color>
                          </item>
                          <item>
                            <name>Orange</name>
                            <color>orange</color>
                          </item>
                        </items>;
        
        for each var name:XML in items..name ) {
          tracename );    
        }
    }
  }
}

        
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