Is there a way to keep the compiler output window from refreshing when it encounters an error whilst compiling multiple flas? The way it is now, if one of x files has an error, the alert will flash briefly only to be replaced when the next file is compiled.

if you're on mac, open up a terminal window and run this command:

tail -f /Users/{username}/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash\ Player/Logs/flashlog.txt

then your terminal window becomes a constant trace window (including swfs that are running in a browser)

Thanks. Unfortunately I'm on a PC. :(

compile via ctrl-shift-enter

set breakpoints in your code where you suspect code is failing.

Then if all else fails, attach your computer to a ups truck's bumper and laugh hysterically as the computer gets dragged all over town.