in my movie, when you press the "open" button, it makes the movie clip play the following frames until a frame marked stop. then in that frame, a mc(sign) within the main mc(doors) plays. When you press the "close" button, I want the sign mc to finish playing and when it finishes, the doors mc to ...more >>

Hi folks I am just begining to explore Fmx2004pro after having used F5. I am particularly entrigued by the ability of the SharedObject to store user input text, however I have not managed to achieve this (mind you I have only been trying for about 10 minutes). Could anyone explain to me how I...more >>

This is a bit hard to articulate, so I will do my best. I am creating a presentation in Flash. I want the opening text to "zoom in" to the center of the presentation as though it is coming from outside the frame (anyone ever seen the movie Superman when the opening titles seem to come from outsi...more >>

Dropped the big money on the professional 2004 version. Specifically for the enhanced video elements. I've fouind the opposite benefits then ehat is listed inthe MAcromedia documentation on video embedding ans flv. I'm dynamically loading and controlling an flv with a flash projector,. netst...more >>

Anyone know where to download the flash 7 spec? The link from the faq is for the version 6 specification. ...more >>

Greetings! I would greately appreciate it if anyone could help me on the sizing of my project. I am publishing it as Windows Projector type (.exe) and when executed, it runs in a window appoximately 1/4 of the monitor screen (showing Menu like File, View, Control, Help all the way). It takes ...more >>

I want to create fading images using flash... is this possible? If so how? ...more >>

We are building a Kiosk and decided to build the GUI in Flash MX. Now we are trying to decide if we want to use WinCE with less cost or Win2000. If we go WinCE, I'm wondering, is there a way to compile a Flash Projector EXE for WinCE? If not how about an SWF file for CE? ...more >>

Hi there, I have a wave sound file that I import to a flash file, really basic. My problem is that when I play the swf file, the sound is not as good as the original file. It sounds like someone speaking from a tunnel or a deep hall or something. When I play the file from winamp ...more >>

I just got Flash MX 2004 professional. Created buttons with actionscript. Published the movie in Flash 5 player. Buttons don't work. Why? (BTW, they work fine when published in Flash 7 player). Don't want to redo in Flash MX. What can I do? Thanks. ...more >>

I would like to know if my customers have the right to my source files. They have paid for my work but not my files, right. This fact is not mentionned on the contracts. Legal advice. Thank you. ...more >>

Hi all I'm loading some text with LoadVar action. The text have some phrases like "company & partners", but when flash read is it assumes that after the & a new variable will be set. Is there a way to tell flash that the & is not an indicator o a new variable but another character of text? I'll...more >>

.......how to make a small Flash movie that re-creates the rolling cloud effect seen here (http://www.debdo.com) on a smaller scale? Basically I just want perhaps a one or two inch wide elipse with a border and the rolling cloud effect inside, with my company logo next to it. I've looked all ...more >>

I tried to download both the Flash player and the Shockwave player. However, upon clicking on the Flash download button, the Security Warning did not show up at all. Strangely, the Shockwave player installed perfectly. I am currently running Windows XP and have the latest version of IE. I have re...more >>

Yes or No. If no, why is it that my app only runs if it is in the wwwroot folder? If I can't do it the right way, then I don't want to do it at all....more >>

I do I format the Flash form components? Like change a checkbox size and color, etc. I know there's action script that can do it, but I can't figure out how to make it work. Thanks! ...more >>

I can't find anywhere how to make a movie clip that plays while the user is waiting for an image to load. Can anyone point me in the right direction?? ...more >>

I have a main movie that calls another movie that is using Ftree. When I use Ftree movie by itself, I can check to see if the user double clicks. function checkDblClick(s) { var clickTime = getTimer(); dClick = ((clickTime-lastClick<300) && (lastSelected == s)); lastSelected = s; ...more >>

I need to use the Datagrid to complete and assignment and I have not purchased it off of the flash exchange. I have Flash 2004 on order. So is their a difference in the 2 datagrids? I dont want to buy the datagrid for a hundred bucks or so if I am going to get it for free in the new Flash MX 2004. ...more >>

Hi, a client is insisting I obtain professional liability insurance to cover up to 1 million in potential claims due to recent changes to their internal auditing procedures. Such coverage costs about $1,000 for a year, I believe, and this client is the only client I expect to make such a requir...more >>

I am in a Flash class and no one knows how to help me!!! okay... hehe let me see if I can explain this... I have a picture of a globe, and i want it to change into a piece of trash, I thought I woud shape tween it, but it won't work, I've tried as symbols, I've broken them apart, I just have no CLUE...more >>

Hello, 64-bit Windows is here. (Win XP 64-bit) Does anybody know if Macromedia has 64-bit Flash player running yet, or do they run the 32-bit version on 64-bit windows (or nothing)? I don't have any 64-bit Windows version, yet, so I am hoping somebody else knows.... Thanks! -d -- ...more >>

I would like to spin an image horizontally so it keeps spinning (loops). The image wouldn't have any depth to it and would be the same on both sides. Get what I mean? Any tutorials out there? Thanx in advance, Ben ...more >>

Hello, I created a Flash site that has has a section where music artists have links to mp3's and their own websites. I tested the site on my computers and my friends computers and the links work fine. But my client says that the links are not working on his computer and his friends computer. He...more >>

I Have just installed OSX panther on my Mac. I have been experiencing a strange problem with one of my fonts. I am getting these little triangles in between and ontop of my letters. they vary in size ans shape (very strange) I beleive that this is due to the new OSX. These files worked fine before t...more >>

I hear that there is a UI components set 2 available. How can I access this? Thanks Yvan ...more >>

Hallo, Where can I see the list of Flash player 7 technology features? I expect something like this - Enhanced printing functionality - Improved bytecode execution etc. I know that I can look in 'what's new' section of Flash application, but lot of that info is connected with develope...more >>

Hi everyone, I'm trying to make a music box in flash to where the user can select from 4 songs to play while browsing. I just want a stop pause and play button and four little boxes for the selection of music. I found a good start on Kirupa.com but I was wondering if anyone knows of a more in depth...more >>

Hello Flash Afficianodos: Would love a little insight on this Dimension Setting Question, please. I just finished creating a Flash MX 2004 Web Site in Dimensions 550 px x 430 px, publishing settings at 90% instead of match movie so that I would have a nice, consistent display size regardless...more >>

Hi Group, Ive made a similar post but still confused at the reponses, perhaps I need to word it better. Here goes.. lets assume the playhead is travelling at 50fps(although this is irrelavent) and it passes through frame 40 towards frame 50. On frame 40 there is some actionscript saying...more >>

I can't run with exporter frm Premiere 6.5. I can't find nothing when i save and you? Gian Mario ...more >>

I am using the loadMovie command to load external JPGs into an MC. The default alignment is the top left of the MC. Is there a way I can have the imported JPGs centered in the MC? Thanks! -- Rob ...more >>

Is there a way to duplicat a Layer Folder? ...more >>

is there a way to import sequential images into a slideshow so that they are placed exactly where I want them? I find myself having to replace the images one at a time to fit into my slideshow template. I am presently putting together a storyboard that has over 100 pictures in sequence. Any sugg...more >>

I am an experienced Flash user. But for whatever reason, a pop up window is not working in Internet Explorer. I works in Netscape and Safari however. Any Ideas? ...more >>

Okay.. I have worked in Flash 5.0 before.. and that's what I'm using now. The problem is that I forgot ½ the stuff I knew :P Basicly, I have a text in a flash animation (a flash bar that runs at the top of a website) and in this, I have the name of the site, that I would like to link to an htm...more >>

Does Flash MX have the cabability to have QuickTime VR function? I know it is easy to do a straight 360 turn around, but I am trying to do full 360 left to right and full 360 from top to bottom. I want full control. Any ideas? Any websites? Anything? :) DZ ...more >>

Hello geniuses, What's the difference between textinput and textarea? Raymond ...more >>

I have create a movie and have inserted sound. It all works fine. My question is how do I append a second sound file to the first sound file so that my movie will continue but with a different song. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks ...more >>

Is there a way in MX or MX 2004 Pro to make a semi transparent mask. i have tried to use gradient colors with alpha in the mask layer, but it does not work. Morten ...more >>

"World Wide Web Consortium Presents US Patent Office with Evidence Invalidating Eolas Patent. W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee urges USPTO Director to review prior art, take action." http://www.w3.org/2003/10/28-906-briefing Linda Rathgeber ----------------------------------------------------...more >>

Hi, I have created a Movie with Flash and published it (.swf). Does anyone know how to convert the .swf to and executable fime .exe thanks for your help Freddy Mas ...more >>

Hello, I made a FlashMX projector that works great if you double-click on the icon to run it but when it is run through autorun.ini when a CD is loaded, the movie window pops up with a white screen. When I right-click on the movie window it says "Movie Not Loaded..." this is my autorun scri...more >>

Why cant i do this? I've been trying like hell to figure out how to do this simple task but Ive been unsucessful. Is there someway or workaround to do this because i have a movie clip with a whole lot of animation going on inside of it and i need to distort the top movie clip. Please somebody giv...more >>

please download the below 2 fla files, publish them, then run cal2.html and cal1.html. Why is the 2 controls not working in cal2.html? HELP!!!! PLEASE!!!!! thanks :( Kit http://webforums.macromedia.com/attachments/Calander.zip ...more >>

I am having trouble targeting a movie clip. I'm using the loadMovie() command and am loading the external swf file into an empty movie clip on the stage (I'm not loading into a level). I created an external navigation bar that loads into a larger interface. My preloader hasn't been created yet an...more >>

hello friends, How can i create flash move of size greater that 2880 px which is the maximum stage size allowed. It should be something like a big movie in a scroll pane. I just want a move with height greater than 2880 px. so that the user can scroll to see the entire the movie OR IS ...more >>

In my flash project I'm loading an intro movie (using loadmovienum: loadMovieNum("images/flash/rainmaker_v1.swf", 1);) then once complete, or the user clicks to skip, I unload it (via unload: unloadMovie(1);) Is there any way to also effect the movie that launched the rainmaker_v1.swf movie? I.e....more >>

Is there a way to make a flash .exe without the top default srcoll down menu? ie: File View etc... Do I display my .exe or swf in VB or should I just display it in a pop-up web browser if the above is not possible? Thanks for your input, Dom DMG...more >>

Hello all, I am having a problem creating the following structure (using the XML object) <ELEMENT1> <CHILD1>text</CHILD1> </ELEMENT1> Up to now I have only managed to create the following type of elements: <ELEMENT1 attribute="text"/><ELEMENT2 attribute2="text"/> Can someone h...more >>

I'm quite new to Flash and need to kick into the right direction. My problem is: I have a graphics (let's say a wing) and need a cyclic shape tween on it (flopping the wing). Then I need to create motion along the path with the flopping wing. And there will be several instances of the moving fl...more >>

Does anyone know of a flash tutorial that shows you how to do electrial pulses such as those on this web site? http://www.w3exit.com/exit.php?account=template&tid=1066746726&ref=http://www.templatemonster.com/real_time.php Thank you! -- Dodie King kingdodie@hotmail.com They say a bad c...more >>

Hello, is the standalone flash player available for download like the flash players for the different browsers? Or is it only provided with Flash itself (the authoring programme)? Thanks Carlos...more >>

Can anybody please tell me what is going on with the new software mx2004pro .....!! When using the templete slideshow (to play a slideshow) the mediaplayer loads the fla og mp3 file two times with the effect that it starts playing for about a half secounf and the start over and playes the file, wh...more >>

Hello, I've found a Bug in a Macromedia Tree Component. It's a conflict with Tree and List Box component Inside a component definition code there is a prototype method of other class: FScrollSelectListClass.prototype.setScrollPosition = function(pos) { if (this.enable) { pos = Math.min(pos...more >>

I need to make a seperate page come up when you click on a button. I want a seperate page with a picture to come up when the thumbnail is clicked on... any help would be awesome! Thanks, Jonathan ...more >>

hi, Ineed help..every time I try and publish to quicktime I am told that quicktime does not have the handlers needed and to refer to the quicktime documentation (which has no info on flash). I follow the instructions to the letter (Ihave 4 flash books to refer to) and keep getting the same error ...more >>

hi all, I have an animated email link developed with flash which sits on top of an html page. Within the movie clip is the button. I'm tying to get it to open an external html page. I know it has something to do with the level of the actionscript, but now sure how to fix it. Here is the code tha...more >>

Greetings i am using FlashMX (not 2004) I am wanting to set up a flash interface to an existing asp page. The asp page was designed in DWMX and usings a form to submit data to an SQL database. The form is called 'FlightData' My action script looks like this: MM_insert = flightDate;...more >>

I don't want to reduce the fps, to slow my presentation down. I want to remove the automatic progression of my flash project, and rely only on my navigation buttons. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks. ...more >>

Ok I was driving myself nuts trying to get my Flash movie to be centered vertically. I made a table at 100% and everything is ok. But it won't work unless I DELETE a few pieced of code. This is generated from Flash MX 2004 before I enter the table. Why doesn't this read just plain < html > ? If ...more >>

I've completed a rather complex animation that uses keyframes, tweens, motion paths, etc. An IT guy working with the client told them to relay to me that I should be sure to optimize the file size by turning my keyframe animation into action scripted animtion. I'm not new to Flash and realize there ...more >>

Hi, This is kind of a big question, and it may not be entirely appropriate for this forum since it mainly has to do with Javascript. So...apologies in advance if this question ticks somebody off. I need to write a customized Flash detection routine for the HTML shell which serves as the index...more >>

Does anyone know how to "correctly" get a button to control a Movie clip on press etc.. Not control a frame, not control a script... but an actual clip so that part of the movie can be controlled instead of the whole thing.. I have followed turorials that lose you on the first few steps, such ...more >>

I am teaching Flash for the first time in my school and several of my students are having the same problem. They have created a button which is linked using action scripting. It is a simple button with on release for to scene #. When we test the buttons using enable simple buttons they work perfe...more >>

John, I also suffer from the "Flash XML parsing fatal error: An exception occurred! Type:XMLPlatformException, Message: Could not open file: /peter/Library/Application Support/Macromedia/Flash MX 2004/en/Configuration/Screen Types/Form/catalog.xml, line:0, file:" Like someone els...more >>

I recently removed the Flash player from my computer because Flash is now abused by too many websites. My browsing experience is much nicer now. No more pop-up videos and all that B.S.. No more finding the kill button if there is one. No more annoying audio. It's sad because Flash is a won...more >>

Is a flash movie slowed down by library objects that are not used within the movie? My movie has 200 library objects, many of which are old versions of buttons and graphics that I kept in case I wanted to use them again. The movie runs unusually slow, even when there is only 1 movie clip being vie...more >>