     //--------------------------------------------------------------------------   
 
 	/**
-     *  Initializes the dropDown and changes the skin state to open. 
-     * 
+     *  Opens the dropDown and dispatches a <code>DropdownEvent.OPEN</code> event. 
      *  
      *  @langversion 3.0
      *  @playerversion Flash 10

    }		
    
    /**
     *  @private
     * 
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10

    }
    
    /**
     *  Close the dropDown if the stage has been resized.
     * 
     *  @langversion 3.0
     *  @playerversion Flash 10
