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Flash export
Posted by Vincent is Schattig at 9/23/2005 11:13:24 PM
Good day. How can I save/export an animating Flash movie to seperate images (one image for every frame)? I am using Flash 2004 MX Professional. Thank you....more >>

Ghost Writing: Tex Font
Posted by wsgolji at 9/23/2005 11:06:10 PM
I am a Newb; How do you make text appear as though is being written by an invisible hand, once, or over and over. I am using Macromedia Studio MX 2004. Tying to impress my second small business Web site client. ...more >>

Help needed
Posted by kazwv10 at 9/23/2005 9:01:27 PM
I have got flash recently and havent a clue how to work it, iv messed about with buttons etc, but can seem to get what i want, can any1 point me in the right direction or give me a site where i can get more help from??? ...more >>

Changing an html link in flash
Posted by Snowdog7 at 9/23/2005 8:24:06 PM
I am new to flash, i was able to change a whole bunch of pictures in a flash file and now want to change the current HTML links in the header , i have been searching and searching but am unable to find the area for the links, any help would be greatly appreciated. Snowdog7 ...more >>

sorry but i'm just beginning.....
Posted by pjerico1 at 9/23/2005 8:18:11 PM
i am trying to put together a slide presentation (using all jpegs) and would like to have small images moving across the top of the screen on a loop and then big images in the center of the screen that advance with each mouse click. also, there will be approx 200 images total. seeing as thoug...more >>

allow swf download on right click
Posted by ShellJors at 9/23/2005 7:58:42 PM
I have flash files that I want people to be able to download by right clicking on it. Does anyone know how/if this can be done???...more >>

How will installing Flash 8 Change my Flash 7 configuration
Posted by TheMadFlasher at 9/23/2005 7:16:16 PM
Here I was, just to try out the new Flash 8... and I wanted to make sure, and see if any one had any issues. My company hasn't given me the go-ahead to purchase Flash 8, so I'd like to try it out.(So I can tell them how nifty neato it is and convince them)- I just want to make sure that whe...more >>

Part 2 and Part 3 of Tutorial
Posted by Wabbit54 at 9/23/2005 7:09:05 PM
Hello All, Does anyone know where I can get Part 2 and Part 3 of this tutorial. I started it and when I am ready to go to Part 2 the file in the ..zip file doesn't work properly. http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/flash/articles/intro_flash.html Thanks Wabbit54 ...more >>



onEnterFrame question
Posted by Cpt. Trips at 9/23/2005 6:41:49 PM
Hello ya'll, quick question, as I was working though a tutorial on preloaders, and event listeners and classes, I came across something that works, but confuses me. Basically the code on a key frame of a movie clip (that is linked to a class) is onAnimateIn(); and that function i...more >>

3d to flash? Whats the best way?
Posted by kenknapp at 9/23/2005 6:25:00 PM
I have a 360 spinnin model which has 360 frames. I rendered it out as frames and did a save for web on each frame to get it down to about 28k per frame. The problem is it's still like 5 megs. and even though it's running from a cd it still sputters through it because it's streaming from the di...more >>

Connect Flash menu with ASP
Posted by Sufian at 9/23/2005 5:59:03 PM
My boss had a flash navigation menu created by someone and wants to use it on our site. The site is coded in classic ASP and uses an Access db...anyway, my question is how do I link the 7 menu items in the .fla file to the asp generated url's such as http://blah.com/read.asp?secid=6&rnd=5YA...more >>

Remoting Problem
Posted by targetplanet at 9/23/2005 5:23:39 PM
I know this is a cross post and I am sorry, but I am desperate..... I am getting a this error in remoting Status (object #2) .....code: "Server.Processing" .....description: (undefined) .....details: "" .....level: "error" .....type: "" .....rootcause (object #3) ..........code:...more >>

Problems loading swf files in IE6
Posted by skaitz at 9/23/2005 5:15:25 PM
I am very new to working with flash and I have a web page that I have developed that loads 1 of 4 large (600k) swf files depending on a menu selection the user choose. Let me also add that I do not understand preloaders so I am not using them. I just have some action script that based upon a...more >>

Components for Studio 8
Posted by Israel Goytia at 9/23/2005 5:05:40 PM
I have a Flash 8 and I try to install a Flash Communication Server Authoring Components of macromedia.com but this components only work in FlashMX 2004. What can I do??? Can you help me?? Thanks. ...more >>

Showing artwork on pasteboard
Posted by lm1106 at 9/23/2005 5:02:17 PM
I'm publishing a projector file that I've used fscommands to set fullscreen, scale false -- but when I do this, all the artwork on my pasteboard shows. Is there a way to hide the pasteboard while still allowing these fscommands? Thanks! ...more >>

Am I doing something wrong?
Posted by keithb at 9/23/2005 4:55:07 PM
I have a dynamic text box displaying 11pt type. The box is slightly larger than needed. When I reduce the size of the textbox either by changing its properties or using 'free transform' the size of the contained text also changes. Even though the properties still say 11pt, the text is now sma...more >>

Listeners Full screen
Posted by Barney... at 9/23/2005 4:46:32 PM
Ive been roaming various forum for a while and i still cant get a basic screen set up. Ive noticed in IE that if you resize the bottom vertical edge of the browser, the bottom movie loses it expected position and in mozilla...well, i cant determine the hieght at all. In the flash mov...more >>

cd start up...
Posted by Matt Lauder Photo at 9/23/2005 4:32:30 PM
Hi, Not to sure if this is a flash thing or not.... but I am after a way to have my flash movie screensaver/wall paper interface open full screen once a client puts the cd into their computer... any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Matt ...more >>

Upgrading Flash MX
Posted by Gray Susan at 9/23/2005 3:41:57 PM
:confused; I have the Macromedia MX suite with Flash MX 2004. I was wondering if there was a software update to make it the Professional version? I'm new to Flash and I'm trying to teach myself but at work they have Flash MX Professional. Thanks for any and all help. Also can anyone r...more >>

Capturing mouse move outside of Flash movie??
Posted by Jefferis NoSpamme at 9/23/2005 3:13:53 PM
It seems adobe.com has a function that when you click on a drop down dhtml menu, the flash mov advances to the last frame, preventing the flicker effect with older Safari browsers. I'd like to duplicate that effect, but from what I know, most mouse actions are related to actions within the fla...more >>

What the hell is the matter with macromedia
Posted by incubator8 at 9/23/2005 3:10:02 PM
I don't get it....... I'm a flash developer since 2000 I just downloaded the new flash player... and i'm working on a site when i go to click a popup window...and I GET A FRIGGIN SECURITY WINDOW BULL THAT WON'T LET ME OPEN MY PAGE.. WHAT THE FUK IS THIS? I GUESS FOR EVERY 20 GREAT ...more >>

swapDepths problem
Posted by Skatestick at 9/23/2005 2:45:49 PM
I want several windows inside my swf that are drag-able and close-able. And when I select one of the windows I want it to be on top of the rest. How do I do that?...more >>

Animated gif
Posted by Pyronomikon at 9/23/2005 2:31:28 PM
I imported an animated gif onto my stage the other day and was happy to see it included the aniamtion. However it proved to be a pain to edit. Is there a way (i'm sure there is, thats why I am asking) to make the animation to loop while its following a motion guide? ...more >>

Project ideas
Posted by Pyronomikon at 9/23/2005 2:18:51 PM
Thanks for all the help when it came to get started. Now I was hoping some one could give me a few ideas of things to make or maybe something to learn. So far i have figured out motion tween, keyframes, layers and the order they are in, I have added sound into one layer as background noise, I...more >>

Setting the FPS for a game.
Posted by rolf_liden at 9/23/2005 2:16:49 PM
Hi I?m making a small game, and I?m trying to set the Frames Per Second in flash to 24 fps. When I test it inside flash it runs about 24 Fps, but in IE it runs more like 21 fps. I made a test movie that moves a movieclip from the left side of the screen, to the right. It prints the time ela...more >>

Help! Flash Transparency
Posted by Jayster at 9/23/2005 2:11:44 PM
I am using the WMODE that makes a flash transparent in HTML page. http://www.inet.hr/~sazivano/FlashMove.htm For the most part it works pretty well except...I have a search text box that is located on the same page as the Flash. It shares/uses the same section that the Flash does (underneat...more >>

how would I go about making a map like this?
Posted by MeadowRyan at 9/23/2005 2:02:10 PM
How would I go about making a map like this, or if anyone has a sample of how to do it, I would really appreciate it. http://www.simpsonpropertygroup.com/ thanks!...more >>

Frames & Weight
Posted by crash at 9/23/2005 1:39:40 PM
Somebody in the office here read a book that said extra frames caused extra weight. Is this true? ie, if I have a movie and it has a stop action, but frames trailing that (that are never used) does that add weight to the movie? If so, can I save on weight by putting in blank keyframes at ...more >>

"Allocate more memory" message
Posted by jr819 at 9/23/2005 1:29:50 PM
Hello. I hope someone can help. I'm working on a PC with Windows XP - 2.8GHz, 40GB, 512RAM. When I open certain Flash movies to edit, I get a message that says, "There is not enough memory to open this scene. Your document is not damaged and may be safely saved. To increase available m...more >>

import/export video
Posted by Rissel at 9/23/2005 1:17:09 PM
Hi all For a slideshow production I would like to use some sequences with "live" movies to complement the stills in the slideshow. The movies will be captured from a DV-camera and most likely in .avi or .mov. I've been fiddling around and have managed to import the video and integrate it int...more >>

Slide Presentation... how do you display slide number?
Posted by rmc at 9/23/2005 1:12:39 PM
I'm making a slide presentation for a client. I need to have an auto-number (ala PowerPoint) thingie in the footer. Macromedia speaks Greek to me. I'm no programmer so please be easy with me. Thanks. Rich ...more >>

Flash 8 - exported swf size
Posted by fozzie at 9/23/2005 11:15:25 AM
hi there, I've downloaded Flash 8 Proffessional Trial, to try it , of course !! After a quick look around and some playing with it I tryed to export an existing .fla (made with MX 2004). the first time export, i got an error: /// **Error** C:\Documents and Settings\pc\Local Setting...more >>

live webcam broadcast through flash?
Posted by Dragonusthei at 9/23/2005 11:04:03 AM
Just wondering is it possible to stream live webcam through flash? not looking for a how to just a if its possible and what software i wud need...more >>

Another simple question
Posted by keithb at 9/23/2005 10:57:15 AM
Has anyone else noticed how non-intuitive and clumsy it is to have the Selection Tool automatically change to a Text Tool after every operation? Is there someption setting to prevent this irritating and time-consuming behavior? Thanks, Keith ...more >>

Flash 8 - Detection and insert into html problems. - Bug?
Posted by Jefferis NoSpamme at 9/23/2005 10:47:44 AM
Hi Folks, I'm having a problem with the Flash 8 detection methods. I don't know if it is a problem with using Flash detection for version 7 player, which is what I did, but when I Publish a flash to version 7 and create and html with detection set to Flash Only, the flash movies are not embedded...more >>

flash preloader problem in firefox and opera
Posted by skanKyweed at 9/23/2005 10:39:11 AM
why is my flash preloader not loading in firefox and opera web browsers? in internet explorer it's all right here are the codes: frame 1: totalBytes = Math.round(getBytesTotal() / 1024); loadedBytes = Math.round(getBytesLoaded() / 1024); percentDone = Math.round((loadedBytes / totalB...more >>

Flash Buttons
Posted by rubbish at 9/23/2005 10:34:44 AM
Hi, I am quite new to Flash and was wondering if you can make a Flash button recognise the page it is on, much like a CSS Uberlink? Any tutorials on this subject would be gratefully received. Grant ...more >>

Exporting Images
Posted by caz.free at 9/23/2005 9:29:17 AM
Hi, I was just wondering if u can export just the image I've created without it exporting the canvas as well?:confused; cheers caz...more >>

flash connect to Microsoft Sql Server without 3rd party software
Posted by keithyong at 9/23/2005 9:20:03 AM
Hi everyonce, I'm new user in using Macromedia Flash, may I know did the Macromedia Flash can connect to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 without any 3rd party software?...more >>

Installation Error
Posted by tyronep at 9/23/2005 8:29:43 AM
I have been unable to see any flash content on web sites for sometime, attempted to download Macromedia Flash player 8 update, but it didn't work, then downloaded the entire installation program, which took forever as the server kept resetting. The iisue I have during the installation is I...more >>

MovieClipLoader On Load Error
Posted by Flashgroups at 9/23/2005 8:24:42 AM
Dear reader, I am try to loading the jpeg image on movie clip. I have only Flash Player 6. This is the situation, there is no jpg file in the folder. When I run it says error. This is the Error: Error opening URL "file:///C|/DOCUME%7E1/SATHIS%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/dummy.jpg" Is t...more >>

Can I motion-tweening embedded video?
Posted by DTTvB at 9/23/2005 6:35:47 AM
Can I motion-tweening embedded video? Thanks, DTTVB...more >>

Flash Video -Converting to FLV...lose sound
Posted by SDH39 at 9/23/2005 6:24:37 AM
I have been able to encode an Apple quicktime movie, but there is no sound. When I look at the options it does not allow me to select audio. Not sure if thie has to do with the fact that viode and audio are on the same track?? The original video has sound, but not the converted movie. A...more >>

Flash/dreamweaver
Posted by 1773 at 9/23/2005 6:03:42 AM
When I import my flash file into dreamweaver the 'make link' option is not available. I have been told to do this in flash instead. I am not uploading the website, I am just previewing in the browser. How do I make a flash file link to a html file in dreamweaver? ...more >>

._rotation property is odd...
Posted by g.mc at 9/23/2005 6:00:54 AM
I've used many, many sophiticated graphic & video programs in my career and the registration point is always dead center when referring to a rotate action. It seems Macromedia has chosen to veer from what I see as the accepted norm and made it obnoxiously awkward to "rotate" an object other th...more >>

Decompile .swf file using flash
Posted by seh15 at 9/23/2005 12:00:00 AM
Hi Can a .swf animation be decompiled in Flash and how would it be done? If a third party product must be used, which would you suggest? Thanks...more >>

how to do something like this
Posted by richard_li at 9/23/2005 12:00:00 AM
go to this website "http://www.flashloaded.com/templates.php" then search by word"8269", thanks...more >>


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