I have a list of words, and i would like to have a defenition which apears when the word is selected from a list. I would be grateful if someone has a link to where i could get a sample or extension for this. ...more >>

I have created a webpage using flash. When I publish my work, I test it by opening the .swf file. Everything works fine. But when I test it with the ..html file, the very last link, when you click on it, the page goes blank. Here is what I am taking about. Go to the link at botttom to see...more >>

I'm looking for fla files for games like Solitaire, tic tac toe, crossword, checkers, etc. They must be FlashMX 04 compatible with the flash 7 player and AS 2.0 Any ideas? Thanks...more >>

Hi everybody, I'm experiencing a problem with a list (UI Components V2). I've changed some skin (arrows and scrolltrack of the scrollbar), but I'm still seeing a gray bar on the right side of the list. You can see a screen capture of the video at http://www.wwwealtro.it/list_scrolltrack_proble...more >>

can someone please tell me what is the difference between running a download and saving a download? and does anyone know why im getting a DGS error when i try to play a game with my plugin 10 player? one day it works the next time it dont ...more >>

Does anyone know how http://www.pingsite.com/flash_site/index.html created the custom crosshair cursor? Thanks...more >>

i was just wondering if you could change the FPS of a movie after you made it but still have the same amount of movie time. like say you have 20 FPS and a 1 minute video, then you change it to 40 FPS. would it turn into a 30 second movie? or stay as a minute movie still? ...more >>

Hello, I create presentations using Flash MX (not MX 2004) and I create them to be as high quality as possible (800x600) so they will look nice on a projection screen. My problem is that now I would like to show them off online and the file size is over 25 mb. If I shrink down the size, it w...more >>

i downloaded a web template with a flash header that has the site navigation in it. i opened the fla file and for the life of me cant find where the added the links to the menu buttons. is there any way in flash to search a fla file for actions or behaviors? ...more >>

I want to get an .swf from the internet and convert to a .wmv. Is this possilbe?...more >>

Hi. i like to create background of my movie using gradiant color . so i created a shape smae size as my scene. and chosed Liner . but the color effect is from left to right ( darker to lighter color ) , i want that effect to be from Top to bottom , Darker color on top and gradually less dark c...more >>

Flash 2004 MX Professional: i'm creating a CD-ROM project using a flash slide presentation. In this presentation I'm using the MediaPlayback component set on mp3 with cue points. everything is moving smoothly in the swf file BUT when i publish it as a .exe file for the CD-ROM the audio loop...more >>

I am encountering a Flash OCX error in Internet explorer which happens randomly upon clicking some buttons (which take you to different frames in the movie)... I have a capture of the error if anyone needs to see it... The actual Flash movie is embedded within a framed window... Any help wo...more >>

I know how to get my SWF into the powerpoint...but for some reason it only works once...the 1st time you run the slideshow. I've got other files from other people that work every time...but I don't see what they're doing differently...someone please help! ? The file is a simple animation, ex...more >>

I am looking for advise on what may cause my flash presentation to look blurred not clear. What could be affecting it? I have tried using jpegs, exported from Illustrator, also tried using the text in flash. Doesin't seem to help too much. Any suggestions? ...more >>

Is there anyone who has created a screensaver from a Flash movie? I need to purchase some type of screensaver software and am looking for recommendations on a good quality shareware or freeware product that can incorporate Flash content, sound and video files in addition to various image forma...more >>

simple question: ive created some flash based apps and would like to distribute(free or if im lucky, sell) them. the cd will include a flash projector (main.exe) and a number of .swf's. do i need to include made with macromedia logo in the apps or is it only if i use authorware/director...more >>

Hello - does anyone know if there is a way to keep a pressed button in the "down" position after it is clicked to let a user know that it is the section they are looking at - until another button is clicked. Hope I am explaining this good enough. Thank you for any help. Thanks, Eric ...more >>

Hi, If I were to create a flash file using Flash5, and it played on people's computers using the Flash7 player, would the file be slower than creating a flash file using FlashMX??? Or would there not be any difference? Thanks in advance! Joe ...more >>

I have created a graphic with a transparent section in it and I have an image behind it that I am using to create a ffire effect. It works but is a bit jerky. Is there a way to use tweening or some other effect to make the frames more fluid in the animation? ...more >>

Hello all, I have a button which directs the user to a new url in a _blank window. Some users have complained that nothing happens when they click the button while others go right to the page directed too. I believe that this has to do with popups is some way, but am unsure. Can someone expla...more >>

Anyone willing to help me with installing and using that marcromedia tree menu extension? Help!...more >>

Hello guys, I need the Macromedia Flash File Format Specification for Flash 4 and Flash 5, to see all the diferences of formats. I can´t find any in the macromedia´s web, I only find the Flash File Format Specification for Flash 7, but I need the Flash 4 and 5 File Format Specification documen...more >>

:confused; The site in question: http://www.firelightlodge.com Hello I've developed a Flash site and have noticed that it runs very slow and jerky on Mac's (G4, G5) and perfect on PC's (both using Explorer). I checked other Flash sites on the Macs and they run perfect, it's just mine that's...more >>

I have a 550x400, 350 frame animation that i need to scale down to 208x150. Is there any way i can do this quickly? Any advise would be great....more >>

seeming no one whants to give me a script does anyone know any tutorials on making a contact form in flash...more >>

Trying to upgrade from MX04 to MX04 Professional. i have the install disc with the serial number, however, it just keeps installing MX04 and NOT MX04 Pro! The disc itself is *definitely* for MX04 Pro, as it says it on the label. Ive tried to install several times, but to no avail. is there som...more >>

Lost. Can you control a loadmovie (external .SWF) file that is target on the Main SWF from the Main SWF file? IF so, could you please provide an example? If not, is there an alternative? ...more >>

does anyone know the script for a contact form if there is just a name feild and a comment feild and a email feild plz and thankyou...more >>

I have an external FLV file that plays in the media player component. I've set that to NOT play automatically. How do I use a button to make it start playing the video? Thanks...more >>

I have a html document that is exported from sage showing a report of information... I want to be able to show this html document in flash and format is using CSS, so its contained in the Flash file. is this at all possible? It needs to be dynamic to as this information is updated on a daily ...more >>

Is there alist of all the flash short cuts thanks....more >>

hey flash friends ... my situational brain fart is ... when i create a new page and type "http... _parent" etc. in the url path under actions ... upon preview it will open two of my pages in the same frame but then: 1. all of the others open a new windows page and 2. down at the ...more >>

:confused; I'm very new at Flash. I have developed some text that scrolls and fades across the screen. I want to place this inside of an html page. My problem is that it's not showing up at all on the page when I post it to the webserver. It doesn't show up on the development app eith...more >>

I've been trying for hours to get the multiple choice learning interaction to work!!! When I play the movie, it gets to the interaction frame and stops, with the initial response displayed, and does NOTHING when I click an answer. I've tried multiple things to get it to work, but nothing is he...more >>

Hi can anyone help me? In a recently developed flash movie, I use dynamic text from a text file. In IE everything works fine, only in FireFox it doesn't. The text doesn't show, or is not even loaded. Can anyone tell me if this is normal within FireFox or does anyone has a solution for me? ...more >>

I am on a Mac. I have the age old question. I am creating a cd project that will need to launch pdf files. My final projector and swfs will be created on my Mac. What is the best way to do this? Is Jester the only solution? We have a pc in our office but I don't have flash on it. I think we u...more >>

Hello All, I have inserted a flash file within my .htm document. It sits underneath a dropdown menu bar created with basic javascript. My problem is, when I preview my web page in my browser, the Flash file hides my dropdown menus when I rollover the header buttons. Is there a way...more >>

What is the difference between the 2 softwares? ...more >>

Hey guys, I am working on a little flash (MX 2004) presentation and all i need is some script that will launch an external filemaker (.fp5) file. I assume this is much like launching an .exe, but i can't get it to work. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance... ...more >>

Ok quick and most likely stupid question. A client wants to stream a media player file in a flash movie. Am I right in thinking that flash only streams FLV movies and there is no work around?...more >>

I can't figure this out - I am using WebServices Classes to load data into the movie. It works GREAT on my local machine where I do the development, but works on and off on any other machine - my other comp or server. I am using a TRIAL version of Flash 2004 Pro - any clue if it poses some k...more >>

I'm trying to get a JavaScript 'ticker' to embed into a Flash site. The entire site is Flash so I need a way to embed but also be able to postition where I want the script to run. How would I do this? ...more >>

hi there I asked a deverloper to create a cdrom in flash (exe). He used a mac with flash mx proffessional to produce this work. I needed to make a few changes in the flash file and as I have a pc with flash mx proffessional he gave me the fla file sao that I could make alterations at will. i ...more >>

herllo, i want to export my cartoon to avi or mov files. But my movie clips cannot see exactly in avi format, they all are passive. For example my 'bird' is flying by winging. But i cannot see after convertion to avi 'winging' althogh my bird is flying . it can fly but it cannot wing :) ...more >>

Hi, I want to make a flash file that has menus that you can click on to link to other web pages. Can Flash 5 do this? Someone please tell me which version I need to do this. Thanks in advance! Joe ...more >>

Hi, I'm running flash mx 2004 on a winxp sp1 pc and when i try to export my movie as a '.mov' i get the following error message. 'An error occurred because a required quicktime component could not be found' Any help please? Thanks Chris ...more >>

I would like to do a small game that should have 10 buttons and only 5 are good ones, then when they are clicked the user will go to another scene. someone knows how to do that??? I hope a have explained myself. Please help me with that, I not an expert in AS. Thank you ...more >>

hello, I've done a flash presentation. is it possible to disable the keyboard(except the ctrl , alt, delete, F4 key) when playing the presentation? thank you...more >>

I'm trying to run some flash videos from a streaming service on our site. But they appear to be pausing at the beginning. I'm trying to see if it's my work or our streaming service. Anyone got any Ideas? Here's a link to the page I'm working on. http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/090401_new....more >>

I saw the Steve Jobs mentioned that they new version of KeyNote supports Flash as an export. Does anyone have any examples? I know the products does not ship for another week, but, y'know, there are some that get the software before it ships. Any examples? -- Matthew David PH: 920.475.29...more >>

Community MX offers up our latest ten articles/tutorials/extensions for the past week. We hope you enjoy them. CSS Tooltips - Part Two [FREE] http://www.communitymx.com/abstract.cfm?cid=52428 John Gallant, Holly Bergevin The heart of the CSS tooltip method depends on the :hover pseudo-cla...more >>

Is it posible to open a brouser windows inside a flash.exe? ...more >>

:beer; I'm really drinkin' a beer on this one. What do you do when you've lost your .fla file and your customer wants their changes fast. Ron...more >>

I want to download a flash movie that i found to my desktop, but how do I do that? Pleas Help!...more >>

I am not exctly sure what the registration mark does. I know that it sets that 0,0 point for the object but what does it really do? Thanks a lot for your answer. Take care....more >>

Can anyone explain to me how to "delete strokes" like said in this step, "Step 5: Select the 'Flash Effect' layer and draw a rectangle which is slightly larger than the text you have placed on the stage in the other layers and remove the stroke around it (by selecting the stroke and deleti...more >>

When I bring in a movie to say level 2...the buttons on the level below it are still active! Is there a way to block or disable the buttons on the lower level so they can't be activated?...more >>

Does anyone know the coding for flash that prevents people from stealing them from sites? Or the coding that prevents the copy or saving of or withing any site?...more >>

Hey there, I am new to Flash, and new to the forum - Hi everyone! :) I have just started making a flash video to one of my songs, and I went through counting which frames I needed to change the lyrics to make them appear in time. It works fine in actual Flash, but when I export as an .swf, the...more >>

Hopefully someone can help me with this problem. I am using flash video on websites by exporting as FLV out of final cut pro. My problem is I design web sites using a PC, so that is where my macromedia Studio is installed. So, I need to have the FLV exporter on my mac to export video so it...more >>