hey all - i have been assigned to complete a website that was originally developed by an external vendor using Flash. while i have had Flash for quite awhile, i never really explored the power of it. now, i'm in desperate need of help and i submit to you, o gurus. it's a menu system...more >>

When creating a Flash Movie and burning it onto a disk, how do you get the movie to automatically load when you put the cd into the computer? What is the process? Thank you?...more >>

Hi, New to flash and scripting. I have about a 1000 .avi files to import(embed,separate sound,encode low flash 8) into a pre-made template (5 timeline layers and a graphic), position and attach a separated video item and audio item. Then save as a .fla files under an edited file name. I...more >>

Can someone tell me how to make a focus rectangle visible without tabbing. i.e. via code something like that below: I know its possible because I've done it before and can't remember how I did it. Thanks in advance. my_txt.onSetFocus = function () { my_txt._focusrect._visible = ...more >>

The problem: A coworker and myself are unable to view Flash animations or videos and we are also unable to install Flash 8 or 9 or 7. We previously had Flash 8 Player installed and working. As of the past two days or so - Flash has disappeared from our systems and we cannot install it. T...more >>

(MX Prof 04) Hey Is it possible to fill an object with a graphic from the library rather than a solid colour, gradient or bitmap? If so please explain ^_^ Thanks TYP...more >>

Hello to avry one ... have small problem , i am not flash expert but still understand rotation function it's easy but not with text field ! [b] //this is macromedia exemple var my_fmt:TextFormat = new TextFormat(); my_fmt.font = "my font"; this.createTextField("my_txt", this.g...more >>

hi, i need to know this option in pencil tool properties & difference about them : Scale ( Normal - Horizontal - Vertical & None ) Cap ( None & Square ) thanks inadvance...more >>

I have a project that requires a close button. The final project will a swf file. Not a HTML file and not an exe file. I just want to be able to click on a btn and close the flash player. Is this possible? ...more >>

I am doing a site with flash buttons and every tim i go to a new page and roll over the buttons section a bounding box comes up around everything that is flash. When you roll over it, it tells you to click to activate this control. it works fine in mozilla but not in explorer. I havent had...more >>

Hi I have created a drag and drop game, the drag and drop is working alright however once the right word has been placed in the box, and moves on to the next question the previous correct answer stays where it was placed, how can i get it to snap back to its original location? Also when the ri...more >>

I'm trying to create a simple product slideshow (similar to this [u]http://www.landbigfish.com/gallery/slider.cfm[/u]) that continuously moves from right to left and then loops when it reaches the end. The images load from an xml file. Any help would be appreciated. ...more >>

The skin shows up when I test the page locally, however, when I upload the page and test it online there are no controls or skin for the flv. I am progressively streaming from a server. The auto hide is turned off. I'm sure there is an easy fix. Help me! Cori ...more >>

I have built a Flash file that displays database content. I would like to use the exact same Flash swf file on different HTML pages, but display different content from my database connection. How does one basically go about achieving this (I don't like cookie solutions)? My database has a ...more >>

Hello, I'll direct your attention to ID software's homepage, http://idsoftware.com. You can see by looking at the source that each blog entry headline is a reference to an .swf file with a query. For example: http://www.idsoftware.com/ie-header.swf?prefix=A&date=Jun.+23%2C+2006+-+&title=J ...more >>

I am using loadVariablesNum to load variables that contain urls. The problem is the URLs hace ampersands in them(&) Is there a way to escape the ampersands?...more >>

I found that when I export a Keynote (Version 3) file to Flash, I loose a whole lot of functionality, namely motion. Has anyone attempted to import a Keynote (Version 3) file, that was saved as a QuickTime file, into FLASH? If so, did you experience any degredation from the original Keynote fi...more >>

I saw this effect on the website template at templatemonster and was wondering if someone know how has a tutorial how to do it you go here to preview templatemonster.com/website-templates/10795.html I like the way the blocks transition from one pic to another any help would be greatly...more >>

Hey, I have a flash movie that uses PHP to pull data from a MYSQL database. Everything works great; however, whenever I update any records in the database, those updates are not displayed in the movie... even if I refresh the page. In order to view the new content, I have to delete all m...more >>

Hi I am having problems in publishing a file done in Flash- a logo spinning, and I want the background to be transparent. Under Publish Settings, I have the following: ALPHA: Alpha-transparent Layer: Auto And checked the Flatten (Make self-contained). However when I import the file in...more >>

Currently working on a game in flash, the first one is on newgrounds: http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/321636 If you are interested please respond below. Programers are welcome too, although there is less of a need. Currently working on: Fronts of buildings for cities (13 different ones) var...more >>

Hi all! I am building my first Flash website and have a small problem. I am building it using individual SWF files for each page. However, when I click a button to navigate from one page to another, I am getting a flashing blank screen for just a split second. What i mean is, it doesn't ...more >>

I'm creating a button that uses static text as both content and as a mask (to create an inner shadow effect). The static text is in a symbol. It looks perfect in the IDE, but when I test the movie or publish it, the mask doesn't work. I originally had the text in a graphic symbol and that...more >>

Hi All, I Need to know the following: Say I have 4 MC's and I want to play them one after another what is the best way to do it. Shane...more >>

I'm running Flash 8 on a MacBook Pro 17" and I also have it installed on an iMac G5 and the same issue is on both. I go to Help > Flash Help and there is no table of contents and when I search for anything like "tween" or "script" no results are found. It seems that the help content disappea...more >>

Well, the best I can suggest is: 1) To upload Flash 8 Player to the Site and Write on it: "This site requires Flash Player.." Click here to download.... (All that text in DW) 2) A good solution is to change all text with graphics: I mean, you write all your text in Fireworks or Photoshop...more >>

Hi On several occassions I have produced flash movies for clients and then have run into the problem of the client refusing to pay even though the flash movie is online. I then have to take legal action for the monies plus the removal of the movie from their server. I know that I shoul...more >>

I am calling 3 different swf in to test.swf. now i want to unload only 1 swf from test.swf can any 1 tell me how it is possible i am trying with removeMoviClip() and unloadMovie() but its of no use. regards Justbipin ...more >>

I am no longer able to edit the menu buttons on my stage. If I click on the buttons layer tab all buttons are selected, but if I then try to select an individual button it just takes me to the corrosponding page and will not select. Please assist Thanks :confused; ...more >>

I have a dynamic text field that I am loading with external data from a .txt file. The process seems to work beautifully, most of the time. But, if I click the button a few times -- and it's usually the first time -- I get the "undefined" error instead of my text. Then it works again. The inte...more >>

Hello, can any tell me how to call a swf into anather swf but at proper x and y co-ordinates. thnx n regards justbipin...more >>

I'm have a swf movie set to 25fps and once this movie reaches the end it loads another swf that is supposed to play at 6fps. However the problem is it jsut plays at the previous movies framerate! How can i re-set the framerate so the 2nd movie plays at 6fps? thanks in advance ...more >>

Hello: Do you know how to get an animation in Flash with background transparent? If I put ink:background transparent does not work. Thank you ...more >>

Hello Our Project-Team creates a Game-Hompage for our A-level exam. We are looking for Flash-Games and Games in other Languages (for example: Java or VBnet), wich we will publish on our Webpage. The quality, category etc. doesn't matter. Furthermore we would be pleased if you could...more >>

Hi all I am creating a customised photoslideshow for use in our school. All is working however I was wondering if there is a way to set the x and y coordinates on the photo layer so that when a sequence of images are imported they automatically are positioned at a set point on the frame. ...more >>