What I'm trying to do is very simple, but I'm having a hard time finding instructions on tutorials, lessons, websites, etc., so maybe someone out there can point me in the right direction? Here's exactly what I'm trying to do: [bullet]When the mouse rolls over a defined button, I want another...more >>

I've been working professionally with Flash MX 2004 Pro since the day it was released. The way I work is: 1) open "projectname_X.fla" file 2) make changes 3) press ctrl+s to save 4) press ctrl+enter to preview 5) file...save as..."projectname_X+1.fla" As I work I preview frequent...more >>

After installing Macromedia Flash MX 2004 and rebooting, I get the following error when I attempt to run it: Title Bar: Flash This program has perforned an illegal operation and will be shut down. If thie problem persists, contact the program vendor. Details: Flash caused an invalid ...more >>

In a dynamic text area, is it possible to apply multiple text styles, or must this be done with an external xml or html file?...more >>

Hi. I have a video (AVI file) and i created a simple remote control using photoshop. I would like to control the video using the remote. Any ideas or suggestions? ...more >>

Hello all: Is there a way to invoke the revealing of a slide only after the previous slide has finished its out transition. What I have is a presentation with a transition for each slide going into and out of the slide, but they overlap. I would like to be able to wait until the previous...more >>

I want to create a Flash site where it looks like the text that I will have is being written on the screen. I'm not going to have a hand or anything actually doing the writing. I have no earthly idea how to do this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! _lauRen ...more >>

This bug has been mentioned before, but there doesn't seem to be much information on it. So here's my attempt to describe it (using Flash 6.0, Flash Player 6,0,79,0). Summary The Flash MX ComboBox component has a bug in the way it handles focus. If the entire Flash plugin loses and regains fo...more >>

I'm creating a small web application for a client to allow her (a complete novice) to update the text on her website herself. I wanted to create a text editor that would dynamically display what she is typing, so she'll be able to see how it will look on her website as she's editing. I've...more >>

I cannot seem to find my swift 3d plugin in flash. I do have swift 3d installed and working, and nor can i find the flash plugin for swift.... any reasons why?...more >>

ok... this is stupid... i can't view anything that has plash animation. i have downloaded flash player and shockwave, but i still can't watch any flach cartoons or anything. i have xp and use mcaffe. HELP!! this is getting annoying. thanks. ...more >>

Hi, I'm experimenting with Flash for the first time. I'm trying to make a file that has a more or less static image (fades in, but then still for a long time) that has an accompanying mp3. Is there a way to imbed a sound into a frame so that it will keep playing, so that I don't have to ...more >>

I Need To Know How to slow down a scene, Like scene 1 (3 seconds later) scene 2, or at least knowing how to strech scenes?...more >>

Hello. I know I am new to this so please do not "flame" me. I would like to know if it is possible to make a film using Macromedia Flash MX 2004. Also I would like to know why when I double click on the Flash icon NOTHING happens. So for I'm not impressed, but I would love to be able to use ...more >>

i have been learning how to make flash intros and i thought i was doing really well that was until i asked people to take a look at my site. i can goto my site and i can view it ok it opens and the intro plays. but everyone else i have asked to look at my intro from their computers cant see ...more >>

AUGHH! What am I doing wrong? I've only published 2 sites, and in both of them, code appears beneath the Flash image. I hope it's something simple to fix, any suggestions or info will be much appreciated! :) ...more >>

All right, so there's this picture that I want but it is being used in a flash player so I can't just right click on it and copy it. Does anyone know if there is another way to get it? Thanks...more >>

Can some body please tell me why on some occations when I double click on my movie clip to go to it's time line nothing happens. What have I changed....more >>

i'm in trouble here that i can't figure out how to insert a flash file into ppt, which i want to maintain the function of my flash, do i need any of coding to do that possible ? do i need to use the macro in the powerpoint to enable it ?? any one help- ?? thank oyu very much. ...more >>

Can someone please tell me of any good tutorials that i can follow to create a pretty profesional looking photo gallery? Thanks...more >>

I am trying to develop a program that a user can run locally to order a series of products. It is basically a form they will complete and submit to be processed by a PHP script sitting on a web server. I have the movie file and projector working but cannot get any of the scripts to function pr...more >>

Hi, I'm new to Flash and have to create a presenation for our company. Can someone please explain to me or point me to a site where I can learn how to create flash presentaions. For ex. I want to display a page with a continue button so that when the continue button is pressed it goes to ano...more >>

I am just learning Flash. Can someone tell me to best way to created bulleted text? Thanks, Keith ...more >>

Please help! I used my DC to capture movie in MOV format (Motion JPEG with Audio). It was prefectly ok when I use quicktime player (with sound). However, after I imported the movie into Flash MX 2004, the movie became mute..... Is it normal? ...more >>

I've never had this problem before, or at least never noticed it. All the text I load into a dynamic text box that is behind a mask does not appear. The static text appears, but not the dynamic. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a solution? Thanks. ...more >>

Hello. I have a movie clip with a button in it, when I click the on the button I want to initiate a startDrag (target,lockcenter,etc,etc). My problem is I would if possible rather tie the clip to the mouse at the exact point where the user clicks. If I set the lockcenter to true, then it s...more >>

Pls help me to run swf files in nokia 3650..or let me know is it possible?...more >>

I have long desired to make animation.i finally got this program and all i want are some tips for a noob.please,i am beggin you wont someone please point me in the right direction.i will read the help file,but i just want some good advise about this program,flash and animation in general.thank...more >>

Hello, All is in the title, i'm trying to disallow a user to select the text in a TextArea. So i inserted myText.selectable = false into the code, but the text is still selectable! Please help, i'm a bit lost :o( -- Nico....more >>

I have a swf movie that when I clikd on a button, loads mp3 (mysound.loadSound) from my server and start playing it. Whan I access my site with IE6 nothing happens when I click on the button. When I access it with Netscape 7 everything works fine.... Any ideas Thanks somebody ...more >>

Does anyone have any tips for optimizing flash to reduce lag. I've heard that using .jpg's for still graphics is helpful, but that doesn't always seem to work. An example would be a background. If you tell a vector background to scroll, it will lag. If you tell a raster background to scroll, i...more >>