Hi! If I type some text on a layer and draw some shapes, than add a new layer with a rectangle and that I set this layer as a mask, the text on the first layer will not get displayed. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks! ...more >>

How do I get an imbedded MMF out of a MS Word file?...more >>

Hi, I have searched the newsgroup for an answer to this problem, with no luck. I have a movie with a series of scenes, each with it's own mp3 file to play. I am using the following code to stop the movie, load an external mp3 file, play it, and then resume the movie (thanks to the person who ...more >>

is it possible to play an imported flv in reverse? Thanks...more >>

How do you load a swf into a movie clip, from another movie clip? or from a button?...more >>

I am attempting to use a combobox to provide a playlist for MediaPlayer. I have the following Actionscript in place on (change) { this._parent.myMediaPlayer.setMedia(this.value, "mp3"); } However when I test the script I get 3 errors as follows. **Error** Symbol=p1, layer=gui, fram...more >>

Easy to use to play an FLV when I create it on it's own new document. However when I create it on a temlate page and run it, it just says "plater" IU have been on this for 4 days in a row, until 4:00 in the morning. I am now on my knees asking, begging soneone to help me. Any advice? ...more >>

When creating a Windows Projector file from an .fla is there anyway to specify that when the file opens up it is: 1.) Full Screen 2.) No Main menu bar available up top....more >>

I want to take external swf files (child.swf) with loadmovie command in flash. I changed filetype of the child.swf (child.x) I use visual basic for main.swf which calls the child.swf But doesn't work in every computer. I am sure that the file path is true. What's the problem. CODE for ...more >>

Hi there, How do I convert MPEG/AVI videos to FLV at serverside? User will upload a MPEG/AVI file in a page and in the next page they will view the video in Flash player. I understand, once user upload the AVI file I need to encode the Video in FLV format at serverside. Is there any API av...more >>

I haven't used my FLASH MX in a while and am trying to create a web banner. I thought there were some text effects built into FLASH that you could choose but I can't remember how to do it. You could choose a fade in or out...the one I am looking for is the one that would "type" the text in one...more >>

Hello everyone, my question is regarding creating a long (1000 +) image slideshow in flash mx. Each image has a related caption, and it will take me years to make each frame individually and add the caption, etc. What would you guys do if you were given this task? Is there a way to streaml...more >>

I'm a newbie to Flash, and I would like to know if I would be better served to learn flash starting with the MX 2004 version since it may be a more stable version to work with. Version 8 was recently released, correct? Does anyone have any thoughts on whether I should start my Flash learning u...more >>

I have been working on a small RIA for an open source community I am apart of. One thing I would like to add to it is a desktop sharing type feature. Does anyone know if this is even possible with flash. I have seen it does in breeze, but I havent got a clue on how it could be done. Any i...more >>

greetings, using flash mx and placed the following code on my button: on (release){ getURL("javascript:openNewWindow('http://www.artfilgo.com/test_remix.htm','_bla nk','height=664,width=604,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes') "); } when previewing, I hear an error sound but see no new b...more >>

Here's the coding for an area in which the mouse is detectable; Actionscript: function _mouseOnScreen () { // area in which hte mouse is detected according to pixels if ((_root._ymouse < 550) && (_root._ymouse > 50) && (_root._xmouse < 500) && (_root._xmouse > 100)) { return ...more >>

I have a bit of a problem, I have commssioned an illustrator to come up with some images that I need to embed into a flash movie. Problem is that everytime I publish I get a message about "enhanced strokes" All I did was grab their original Ai CS file and export it as an swf and then import to...more >>

I'm trying to implement the FDK updater, and though I had it working yesterday, it seems to be damaged today. It does the spinning circle loading thing and then gives me an error saying "A download error occurred". If you press the blue information circle, it takes you to the equally myste...more >>

Does anyone know if Flash 8 is capable of doing desktop sharing/collaboration? I am looking into building a support tool which will allow my support staff to help our customers over the internet. I would like to do this in flash, this way, our customers will not need to purchase expensive...more >>

Anyone know how to post info to a databse over the net? I am new to Flash but have used Director for many years and in Director we use a PostNetText command is there something similair in flash? ...more >>

Hi there, My client is complaining that the flash on his webpage is not loading. He is using Safari, I'm not sure which version. I have tested the page out on a Safari browser at the office and it works perfectly. The flash works perfectly on IE and Netscape too. What could be the proble...more >>

Hello, I've created a swf file with a flv progressive download video that is synced with text using cuepoints and using the media component. It seems that the cpu usage skyrockets up to 100% and pretty much stays up during playback. The swf is being loaded into a empty movie clip. Been...more >>

Hi, I have a flash greeting card that I uploaded on a server, but when some (not all) people try to view it, only part of it plays and the other part just disapears. Does anyone know what might be a problem? Thanks a lot ...more >>

I have a 2 column datagrid bound to a dataset. I display 10 rows. I have a vertical scroll bar because I have 40 rows total. When I scroll to a row >10 and click on it, the focus is on the corresponding first 10. For example, if I scroll to row 15 and click on the second column, the 5th ro...more >>

I have a movie that i would like to "unload" when complete and show a jpeg of the last frame in the flash object's place. Does anyone know a way to put an image "behind" the flash object and then close the object so that it may be displayed. ...more >>

Hi have just found this site that is under this text and they have button that you click on to subscribe to there podcast and what it does is opens itunes goes to the pocast that you have just clicked on where you are able to subscribe i just wondered if anyone had any ideas on the script or h...more >>

I had to add some text to one of the frames in a Flash Movie. THIS IS REALLY WEIRD...! Here is the Text Field I added Teacher's Resource Binder Teacher's Workout Book Student Papberback books - 8 individual titles - 12 copies of each title Student Workout books - 12...more >>

Hello, I have a problem with synchronizing movieclips to each other. I placed two versions of the part of my animation I got problems with here: http://homepage.mac.com/zumiki/testy/test.html http://homepage.mac.com/zumiki/testy/test2.html In the first version, the dog is a graphic symbol...more >>

Hello everyone, How do I create an animation of a sentences that types one letter at a time? Thanks!...more >>

or parallel curves? i've been hitting my head on the wall trying to draw 2 parallel curves in flash!!! and i'm not talking about scaling... Actually i've been trying to redraw the "F" of the flash logo so you can ubderstand what i mean1 thanks! ...more >>

Hi All Does anyone know how this has been made. The weblink below takes you to a catalogue website. On the right hand side half way down the page you can access and online catalogue. Its a great bit of flash which has the page turn over. Thanks for any answers! http://www.purecollecti...more >>

hi, I want to load a .swf file via macromedia flash but i want to load the .swf file in custom size. but i don't know how i can load the .swf file in custom size. please help me.thanks....more >>

I was hoping someone here could point me in the right direction. Can anyone tell me if there is anywhere I can get this audio lesson via Windows Media player? It?s very jittery and hard to listen too. Or maybe there is a good tutorial in text on how to do this in Flash? I have version 6.0 bu...more >>

Hi all, I'm trying to develop interactive word game as my course project for slow learning children between 2-6 years. I'm new to flash. I've bought the Macromedia studio 8. What I'm doing is: The player will supply the missing letter(s) and click OK. If the answer is correct, then p...more >>

hi all , i have a button inside a movie clip placed on say frame 312 on the main timeline .... when i click on the button i want it to go and play another movie clip on frame 330 on the main timeline ... this is what i have code wise : on (rollOver) { gotoAndPlay(2); } on (releaseO...more >>

Hi. My friend has a Flash site, and really needs someone who knows Flash well to help him finish it. Here's the URL: http://www.2099comics.com/ Anyone interested? Please LMK. - Rodimus_2316 ...more >>

Heyy I am designing an interactive Cd It's all about a sequence of large pictures my file size is like 25 Mg. well this part is done, but what should i do next ??? should i create another file other than the main one + the animation is slower on other Pc's Is there any software i sho...more >>

the company i work for wants me to create a flash presentation of our portfolios, consisting of mostly print projects. i have created several tests, but my boss isn't satisfied with the quality of images when it's being projected. the images of the project i create using the original lay...more >>

How can I make a Flash8 site 100% browser Height & width but still kill 1:1 scale? Here's an example of what I'm talking about: http://blackpulp.com/html/index.html Thanks ahead for your reply...more >>

Hi, This is a pretty basic problem but I cant figure it out. Hope someone can help. How do I convert multiple layers to a symbol and retain those layers inside the movie clip? Simply selecting everything on a frame and choosing "convert to symbol" "flattens" all the graphics to a sing...more >>

so i've played w/ flash for about a 3 yrs now and i have something (small) that im proud of ... http://www.ericandcarmelita.com i have sound in the background but it makes the swf huge... any suggestions to make it smaller but w/ out lessening the quality? Is there a way to call for the mp3 ...more >>

osx not sure what happened but all of my help documentation has disappeared except for 2 books on flash remoting. i downloaded new flash_as2lr html files and put the folder in my library/application support/macromedia/flash8/en/configuration/HelpPanel/Help directory, but its not showing ...more >>

Hi all, I'm wanting to start making a few games in flash and I thought it would eb a good idea to do this tutorial: http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/action_scripts/actionscript_tutorial/act ionscript_tutorial02.html to get me started - but i dont have the support files to go with ...more >>

Hello, I need flash to print a document which in some places of the documents, flash replaces it with certain variables in certain places. Anyone, a idea? Thank You!...more >>

:disgust; My layers all disappeared when I saved it and closed down flash. It seemed to have put everything on Layer 1. Any help please?...more >>

Hi All, I have created a vertical rectangular bar which is white. I put a shape tween on it so that an orange colour progresses up the bar at certain points in time. When I move the playhead forward, it works fine - the orange progresses up from the bottom of the bar properly. However,...more >>

Can anyone help me. I want to put this video on disk. What do I need to do?? http://www.sctflash.com/docs/live_link_demo.htm Thanks...more >>