i want to apply a masking glint effect to my logo. Which is a picture image imported into flash. But for some reason it doesn't work? I've done it in exactly the same way you would do a glint effect with text. But it just doesn't work. Is it possible? and where can i learn to do it? Here i...more >>

Here is one I have dealt with since version 1, and never bothered to see if there was a fix/setting... When I copy a frame or a group of frames from one layer in the timeline to another... it always fills in extra unwanted blank frames from the end of the content I brought over all the way...more >>

I have a half flash half html page, I would like to print the entire page from flash. Is there a way to do this?...more >>

Ok, is there an easy fix to this or is this an ancient limitation to our favorite software? I am simply motion tweening a photo (jpg, png, doesnt matter) from left to right across the stage, and when exported, it does horrifying things like collapsing in on itself by one pixel, looks a lit...more >>

Hello, I am creating a flash demo, part of the demo is showing some screencapture. The screen capture is in the qt format While in the flash tool the video looks fine, but after producting the flash, when the video is played it is very pixelated like an over compress image. Thanks for an...more >>

I have a long list of items I want to display within a small window, with a simple up/down scrollbar. I have the long list tweening top to bottom for 30 frames within a window on a mask layer. I have an up arrow and a down arrow. onRollover, I want the list to move up or down (depending on whi...more >>

I've learned to embed and play flash file on power point presentation successfully. However, I can do it when I use only one flash file. I have a flash file that calls others flash files in the middle of the play. The steps are forwarded clicking the button displayed on the flash movies. And ...more >>

I just passed from Flash 5 to Flash MX 2004. My problem is with a button, I created a button and put the action on the button not on the frame like : on (release) { gotoAndPlay("Promo","1"); } The problem came when I clicked on the duplicate button and the result is not good: it bri...more >>

I have a datagrid that is editable. I want to be able to restrict the characters ("0-9,A-Z,a-z") that can be entered based on the column the cell is in that is being edited. I know I can do this this in the component inspector for TextInput components. Can I do something similar in this sit...more >>

When I user the transform function to implement a scale animation it also rotates it even though I haven't asked it too. I can find no way around this. If I leave all the seetings at default on the transform screen and set my scale to any figure it also rotates the picture 90 degrees right. ...more >>

I need a tutorial on combo box components. I want the user to make a choice in a combo box, once selected, go to a URL. No idea. I'm a novice. Thanks ...more >>

Hi people, I have a movieclip that I need to move to a set postion on the screen. The movieclips starting points are random and could be anywhere in the swf, but obviously at the end of the animation it needs to stop at correct co-ordinates. Any help with this script...more >>

I'm stuck on what I think are some basics... I've looked at Macromedia's site and online, but haven't found anything directly related to my question(s). They are: With dynamic text, when I try to change the format of just one section (highlight and then change font size for instance), when...more >>

Hi All, I am trying to do follwoing but only one attach works....why ?? Seq9_Example1_mc.Example1_TwentyEight_mc.onRelease = function() { trace("Good") _root.attachMovie("Seq9_Pencil","Seq9_Pencil_mc",_root.getNextHighestDepth(), {_x:155.9, _y:380.2}); _root.attachMovie("Seq9_Pen...more >>

I downloaded and istalled falsh yesterday and when I run it, it askes me to choose demo or register>pro or normal and once I'm passed all that it runs the splash screen and then sits at initialising fonts for about 8 mins. Its does this on both my G5's and on my PB all running tiger. Has a...more >>

Hi How can I get the text or string of a cell when I press it in Data Grid. In the documentation it is only explained to get the ItemIndex.I want to get the value of the row of specific column. please help me.. I think I am asking silly question,but I could not come out of this problem. ...more >>

In Flash Version 7.2, when I publish my presentation, I am getting an error message that references non-existing code. The message is: **Error** Symbol=tbMenu_MC, layer=Code, frame=1:Line 4: Syntax error. //_parent.gotoAndPlay('whatnew'); Total ActionScript Errors: 1 Reported Errors: 1 T...more >>

I'm looking for an FLA that's suitable for "SketchPad" or "Paint" software, that can be drawn on, and can be saved and used in .NET...more >>

Hello, We are developing a new software for Flash called "Brand Worlds Tools". This software enables easy and powerful production of Flash animations using 3D graphics. You can have an overview and download the software at www.brandworlds.com We are looking for beta testers and ge...more >>

HI Im currently creating quiz based on using checkboxes. The problem is probably going to be answered and its something silly but i cant get all my check box text to appear on the stage, ive given enough width etc for it to be displayed but its only showing part of the sentance i need up...more >>

hi guys! i traced an image which is bisected into several parts for example head, body, hands & leg.how do i resize the tracings i did into a certain size and combine with my other tracings? thanks a million! ...more >>

Hi I need a little assistance i want to create a menu page like the one that is on the tour page of this site www.patmcgeeband.com. I'm assuming this creation has something to do with a movieclip but how does this actually work and what steps would i take to achieve this I would appreciate an...more >>

I am trying to fill the browser window with a flash movie, but without resizing it. I just want the screen to be filled with the background outside the flash movie's scene. You can see an example of this on www.bowwowlondon.com I used following code: <embed src="main.swf" quality="high" wi...more >>

Hi there, ive been using studio mx off and on since january (with no previous background) and ive managed to complete a site using flash. It took me the best part of 3 days to complete. I know it's probably pretty simple stuff but id like some comments on it from you guys. I'm aware that...more >>

Whenever I import a picture into Flash, save it , and then reopen it up, there are all kinds of messed up lines everywhere that ruin the flash file. They cannot be removed. Why is this, and how can I fix it? Thanks. ...more >>

I have been trying to make a Flash movie using motion tweening on each layer. I have tried importing files as .jpg's, .gif's, and .png's. After importing a file, I break apart and erase everything outside of the figure that I don't want. It looks good. When I play the movie, it is jerky and wh...more >>

I want to see what kind of feedback i get from people, so i wanted to know if anyone knows anymore award sites like www.bestflashanimationsite.com or www.plasticpilots.com. Thanks p.s sorry if this isnt really a question about Flash specifically, but this is a general forum about Flash...more >>

i am using the following code to load an external .swf on (press) { unloadMovieNum("all"); loadMovieNum("video electra.swf", 0); ...more >>

What version of Flash Player is required for Flash MX 2004? ...more >>

Hay again... I was just wondering how to make a form in flash ??? Well, I actually, know, but there is a problem I keep having... This is a feedback form... You hav your name, email, and message. When you click on send, it opens up the message in outlook or what ever email program you are ...more >>

I've been searching for the answer to this for a couple of days or so, so please forgive me if this has been addressed previously. Here's the situation: I have created a form. When the user submits the form I have set up actionscript that validates the fields. If any field does not meet the ...more >>

Hi all! I am working in a dynamic txt box ... there are some information ... now i want to call a html pop up from dynamic txt box getting me? I hope i'll get some help. with regards Moham...more >>

is it possible to make a desktop folder in flash it needs to be simple as im not a coder or anything please help...more >>

Does anyone know how to build menu bar with menu bar component? I cannot find a tutorial. any help appreciated. thanks ...more >>

Just wondering can I take a dvd video clip that someone gave me of a live performance and be able to turn it into a flash or quicktime movie so I can play it on their website like an actual video? ...more >>

Instead of creating a presentation using different scenes, I am using the "Flash Slide Presentation" feature in Flash MX 2004. I have created five different slides. However, when I export the movie, it only plays the FIRST slide. How do I make the presentation play ALL slides? What am I doing ...more >>

Can anyone help me on this important problem? Two mounths ago I started to work on a project using "Macromedia Flasm MX 2004 Professional" and when I did about %60 of that project - which took a mounth - and after that I destroyed my windows - which had got too old - and installed a new fr...more >>

I need some help. I have an asp page with a swf file in it. The swf file finds a name of a jpg to display. The jpgs name is in created through ASP page that has this very swf file. How do I get this variable(the jpeg's name) in to the swf file? Please help mh ...more >>

I'd like to make a small movie to display a series of posters on the home page of a site, using page turns to transiton from image to image, but can't find any info on how to do this. Can anyone please help? Sandra ...more >>

I have done a lot of checking and I have found that you cannot display HTML inside Flash. About the closest thing that I can find is that I can use a text box or text area and turn on html formating for it and then only some, very limited html can be shown. I want to be able to grab HTML from ...more >>

Hello all, First things first, I must say that I know very, VERY little about Flash, and nothing at all of Director. I found a shockwave blackjack game on the web a few years ago that I liked, and implemented it on my own site ..http://www.bartlett-family.net/chrisbartlett/blackjack/pl...more >>

I was wondering how you can draw a number like somebody is writing it? I really dont know how to explain this, but it would just be like you were writing a number it just gradually gets bigger until it is all done. Thanks Garrett ...more >>

Is there any way to track what scenes in a flash movie have been accessed by a viewer? Example, If I have a movie with 4 sections is there any way to tell which sections have actually been accessed by various viewers and with what frequency? ...more >>

Hi.Continuation from thread: http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=194&thre adid=941670&CFID=5336699&CFTOKEN=1d59d8057081b546-557361C3-9D4D-F701-C26814A186E 2B890&jsessionid=963084863955255e563f Yes, it does intercepts the abcdef buttons. I already read...more >>

I need a little help with a board game i'm creating in Flash. I have a board in one layer and i want to be able to move pieces around it. So I was thinking I need to create a layer for each piece and have them all move individually. I don't understand how I get them to move though. There a...more >>

I want to create a flash file that loads other flash movies in a different part of the web page. I know you can get URL function to call into a different parts of a flash file but unsure how to call into different sections of a web page. The one I want to use is similar to http://book.hlx...more >>

How would you make it so that a flash video shows up in another flash video in such away that you can move it around. Basically I want then end result to be something like http://muse.mu....more >>

hi i am looking for rolling paper effect for a project - a paper that is rolled and then opend for a full size paper really need your help thanks yaniv73...more >>

Is it possible to record a voice, via a computer microphone, and save it as an MP3, so that it can be used within a Flash movie? What kind of software do I need for this? Can this method of recording produce quality sound? Thanks !!! ...more >>

Hello, I'm working on a program that will help developers to easily customize the icon of their Flash Projector executables, by removing the standard Flash icons from it and adding their custom one. The program is complete and it is working well. It does the right job with the files. BUT...more >>