So I need to have something that says: this website is loading, whatever... and showing a bar maybe with the progress of the dowload... how can I do this? And also if you know, how can have my images dowloading separated, only when they are needed? Thanks a bunch... ...more >>

Is there a simple way (or anyway) to play a different .swf from within a movie? I have 2 .swf that I can't modify, but want to play them in a different movie I am creating. I'd like to be able to click a button in on a menu in my movie and have it play the other 2 .swf's in succession (preferably...more >>

I recently purchased a flash template to create a company website. when i ordered it i was sent a link to download the template. after downloading the template the .swf file works fine, and i can see the template. but when i try to open the .fla file, flash opens and then a default message readin...more >>

Hello, I just wanted to first see where I would post information about Flash MX and ASP/database access. My problem is not accessing the database, at least I don't think it is. I can edit, add and delete from the database, via my Flash interface. However, I have to "call the ASP page" twice,...more >>

Hi I am a user of FlashMX 2004 Pro. I gather that it is possible to add custom menu items to the context menu which pops open on right click on flash movie but that's just it, items can only be added or is there more? Ok, what I want to do is hide the menu that pops open & display a custom menu ...more >>

Is there a simple way (or anyway) to play a different .swf from within a movie? I have 2 .swf that I can't modify, but want to play them in a different movie I am creating. I'd like to be able to click a button in on a menu in my movie and have it play the other 2 .swf's in succession (preferabl...more >>

Hi is there a way I can download flashplayer as an exe file as I cant get the automatic download to work - i have tried reading through Macromedia's awful technical support section (awful meaning it is not laid out very well) but still no joy. I think it could be because I am trying to install it on...more >>

I have a frameset, the top frame has a .swf that has a link to: on (release) { getURL("index.asp","_parent"); } but when I click on it the new page loads on the top frame instead of _parent (whole page) What am I missing ? Axi ...more >>

hi: my os is windows 98 se and i'm having problems when i'm going to use yahoo! imvironments, i cannot see them. and when i go to some website like this one i cannot see some pictures or parts of the site. I've try to download the flash thru this site but i can't(don't know why) and when i go to do...more >>

Does anyone know the current going rates for high-end Flash development contractors, or a website that documents current payrates for professional, top-tier software and motion graphics Flash designer/developers? I have been guesstimating my charges as I go but I am starting to think they're a bi...more >>

Hi, I am updating a website and whish to do a menu into flash, the problem is that somehow text on flash is not as "thin" as text in html, which is nice and crisp .. like this message. How can I make text in flash (Something like Arial 12) look as thin ? (It almost looks as if the font was on ...more >>

These are some new properties for the Sound object I'd like to see in the next version: * pitch (actually just a parameter that affects the playback speed of the targeted sound, and thus raises or lowers the pitch) And the properties found in any audio software or synthesizer * attack * su...more >>

Hi, I want to stop at certain scene for say 10 sec then continue so that viewer can read the contents. How do tyou do that.? Thanks King ...more >>

This is pretty cool card trick. <http://www.zorstec.net/copperfield.htm> I tried it about twenty times and it worked every time. The only time it didn't was when my buddy memorized the cards and kept his eyes closed when he picked one. I clicked the link to continue. If he looked and I cl...more >>

I'm trying to pass information to a Flash swf from links on other pages. Is this possible? I've found a lot of tutorials on passing variables to a Flash swf embedded on the same page and that all works great, but I need to send the info from another page. So far I can't get that to work. Just nee...more >>

Will the upgrade to studio mx 2004 with flash pro for $500 work on both mac and windows or do you need to spend $1000 to upgrade both platforms? The wording in the upgrade section is a little unclear. Thanks. Glenn ...more >>

Pricing - I know you all get aggressive when I ask this but i really need to know, i don't want to under charge - over charge some1 - and plz dont tell me its up to me, cos i want a ruf i dea befor i decide what is the right pricing solution. I have been asked to maintain a site for - until when...more >>

when i want build a dynamic text that show arabic text and embed font text displays with large and seperated characthers is there any way to correct this? ...more >>

I have Technology firm in the Poughkeepsie NY area, and I am looking for a few skilled people. Starting in Jan. I will be setting up shop with a big time commercial photographer. I will be looking for sub contractors to work on web projects. This is strictly AS NEEDED. SKILLS I AM LOOKING F...more >>