     //---------------------------------
     
     /**
+     *  @private
      *  Handle mouse-down events for the slider track. We
      *  calculate the value based on the new position and then
      *  move the thumb to the correct location as well as

    }

    /**
     *  Converts a point retrieved from clicking on the track
     *  into a position. This allows subclasses to center
     *  their thumb when clicking on the track.
     */
    protected function pointClickToPosition(localX:Number, 
                                            localY:Number):Number

        return _liveDragging;
    }
    
    /**
     *  @private
     */
     public function set liveDragging(value:Boolean):void
    {
        _liveDragging = value;
    }
