Hi All I'm showing information in flash (from a database - mySql). The flash sits inside a webpage being hosted by my ISP. I want to be able to generate a pdf (dynamically) from some info from the database, and then have a new browser window popup with that newly generated pdf (images(from...more >>

I'm currently doing a tutorial on scrolling dynamic text and I need to add the scroll bar component except I don't have it. I'm using Flash MX 2004 for mac. Anybody know where I can add that component. Thanks ...more >>

i want to be able to move a ball around with the keys and make it change scene when it hits the edge of the area. and make it bounce off an object :wine;...more >>

I am using Flash 8 Professional,and I am trying to load a swf into a movie clip, I never had a problem with other versions, but I can't make it work with Flash 8. What I did it was to asign a scrip to the first keyframe, which is loadMovie("welcome.swf", "this.container"); -previously...more >>

I found out through a tutorial how to create a unique progress bar and scroll bar, is it possible to customize the components that come with flash? Ive noticed these stock components include additional parameters that i havent yet firgured out how to replicate, such as the automatic associatio...more >>

I have a movie clip with and action script in itslast frame gotoAndPlay("Scene 1", 2). When I enable simple frame actions it works OK, but once I test the movie it goes to the 2. frame of the movie clip instead of the 2. frame of Scene 1. Any ideas? ...more >>

What is the best way to create an animation before an event takes place? For example, if a viewer is looking at a page on my site and they click a button to move to another page, how can I incorporate an animation on the existing page before the next page is loaded up? I want to have everyth...more >>

There is a lot of talk about web standards 2.0 and the ability for web crawlers to find pages and increase the visibility of sites. What worries me, is that these standards will force a lot of large media providers to re-think their use of Flash within their sites and will move back to a combi...more >>

Rothrock, I really want to thak you for your time. You motivated me (see "How do I Get Replies") to do the hard work and learn. My progress with ActionScript 2.0 components is progressing slowly, so far I've only edited the colors of the elements. I'll need ActionScript for refineme...more >>

is there anyway i can make a radio button that would make my flv videos on my html pages go fullscreen. i am not sure about the fscommand because they flvs are playing from a playlist that user selects. so i want to give users option of going fullscreen by clicking a button or just keep it as ...more >>

Whenever I try to load text from a text file it will not show up if the text box is inside a movieclip or if the text box is masked. I did a simple test in a new movie where I made a small text box entered the variable test, then typed test in the text box. I then made a new text file testing....more >>

i have a question about flash files. it seems easier for me to throw some graphics together, add a little movement to them, and then somehow be able to import it into a simple video editor like MS moviemaker or Avid. is there a way for me to export a flash movie into an AVI or MOV or som...more >>

Hi, Does anyone know how to ActionScript Flash8 to goto a frame after an external FLV finishes playing? Thanks in advance!...more >>

ok, I'm trying to make my buttons like the ones at www.qotsa.com ^notice how when you roll over a button, the color fade comes from the left and stops on the button your mouse it over...and when you mouse off, it moves back to the left....any idea how this is done? movie clip? action scri...more >>

How is it possible to remove the imbeded scroll bar from the right edge of explorer page. Ive seen website that have none at all, not even the blank space left when a page is small enough to fit in the viewer window. It is a nice clean look, especially if I dont need a scroller or if Iwant to ...more >>

I am making a short story with some animation sequence and voiceover. I am thinking of loading voiceover as external mp3. But how do I sync audio with animation? Are there any machine dependencies? What is the best way to do this? Thanks for any help. ...more >>

I was just wondering if somebody could list all the different types of event methods (such as onRelease, onPress, etc.), or if anyone could tell me where I could find this information. Thanks!...more >>

I am new to Flash and have just started putting banners together. I inserted some static text into my movie, but the text is invisible on Mac Safari - all the graphics show ok. It works fine on the PC using IE and firefox... any ideas?? I can find nothing when searching in either the Help file...more >>

Hey all, I've created a movie clip that contains several animations and some sounds on them. Assume that the movie clip has anims : Anim1, Anim2, ..., AnimN. Anim1 is supposed to be stopped at 15th frame, Anim2 is started at 20th frame. The problem I have is that althought Anim1 s...more >>

Hi, could you tell me please, how can I view my preloader in swf after publishing it in Flash? I have heard I dont have to put it on the net to see all the loading stuff......more >>

I do not seem to be able to stop the streaming-loading of a sound... theSound.loadSound("foo.mp3", true); is how I load & play it. delete theSound; does not stop it streaming into Flash. and theSound.loadSound("no sound at all", false); // trying for load error ...more >>

Is there a way to save the macromedia flash player to a floppy disk so i can add it to a computer of mine that doesn't have internet access?...more >>

good morning all, i'm just learning flash so kindly bear with me. i'm trying to link a button to a url. to do so, i'm selecting the button and entering the following into the actionscript window: on (press) { getURL("http://www.yahoo.com", "_parent"); } works fine when i test th...more >>

I wonder if Macromedia have an offical response to this? Basically, all future versions of Internet Explorer will disable the active x flash player!!! http://developer.apple.com/internet/ieembedfaq.html ...more >>

I'm going to change from Director MX to Flash and I've missed somewhat of 6-8 classes due that I've been away from school for 1 month. Though, is there any tutorials or something that makes it easier for me to change from Director to Flash? Thanks. Sorry for dubbel opsting! ...more >>

hey guys might seem like a bit of a dumb question but here goes anyway i've made a splash (flash) intro page for my site but instead of it looping endlesly i want it to go to home.htm can some one help me out i've gone blank of this one ...more >>

flmx04 If I: 1. set an input textfield to have a maxchars of 9 2. type 9 chars 3. move the cursor so it is after char 4 4. strat typing The chars I type appear after char 4 and the field truncates the input text that was already there ex. if I type (w/o quotes) "Alexander" and then pu...more >>

flmx04 How can I set the position of the cursor within an input textfield? -- Alex ...more >>

flmx04 I want to know when the user types in a textfield. Based on what key the user hits (and other criteria) I want ot be able to decide wether that key gets inserted in to the text field or not. How can i do this? -- Alex ...more >>

Is there a way to make my site center on the page after i publish it instead of the top right. ...more >>

I have some test videos on a website I'm developing that plays high quality flash video and would appreciate any feedback on how well they play in different browsers, etc..( http://www.lookyloo.tv/details.php/listing/1 ) Also a couple of questions - Is there video smoothing on flash 8 and h...more >>

Hi there, I believe the Macromedia site does this but I have never figured out how. I have existing pages that I want to retro fit with a solution. When our Flash banners cannot be viewed, because the user does not have the plugin or XP SP 2 has limited the ActiveX Control, I want an alter...more >>

can u please help me and explain regarding the search and highlight using:- indexOf(); Selection.setFocus(); Selection.setSelection(); As for example. I have several *.swf files. chapter1.swf chapter2.swf chapter3.swf search.swf Inside chapter1 has many topic. Same thing go...more >>

Is it possible to read a flash video file from the .NET framework and allow for freezing / bookmarking at frames ? Regards, Chak. ...more >>

Hello I saw l very huge programs it can change the flash file from Swf ----> Fla and you can see the hole flash file with its action script ....... how can we protect our project !! ??? it's really bad programs ??:(:Q:( i tried this programs and i saw many flash files ...... (( Sothink ...more >>

hi, does one really need flash remoting for creating data driven flash movies? what exactly its needed for? is it not sufficient to use a database and server side scripting and flash for creating dynamic flash movies? thanks, gaurav ...more >>

How can I change the Window's label from "MACROMEDIA FLASH PLAYER 8" to "MY SOFTWARE ECT...." Thanks Simo...more >>

I'm new to flash 8 and dreamweaver 8. I have a flash banner on top of my web site but the flash navigation buttons don't work, or only due after 4-5 mouse clicks. Can this be adjusted? Thanks:D...more >>

so i have a *very* complicated animation I'm trying to sync up, and after a bit of research, the whole synching with sound.position seemed like the best idea. However, I still have some issues and could really use some help. The method below works?technically, but it seems cumbersome and ineff...more >>

Hi, colleagues I have been posting the same message about peserving the quality of an imported MPG or AVI file in SWF, but got zero feedback. Is this question outside this news group? If so where should I post it? ...more >>

Hy guys, i'm in trouble: could anybody help me??? I'm a "beginner" I developed a simple web site in flash 8. But (I don't know why!!!) some people are not able to properly see it: they can see some images, or just a little part of the site. I guess this is a problem of the player, but h...more >>