Is there a way to install CS3 (or a previous tool) such that no space gets used on C:? The usual install says that it requires 600MB on C:. Adobe support is adamant that no(!!) space is required on C: (for *any* Adobe software, but still I need space on C: in order to instal... Can someone...more >>

I have this code: var messageDyn:TextField; // messageDyn.text = Message.message; messageDyn.autoSize = true; and I get the error: 1151: A conflict exists with definition messageDyn in namespace internal. I don't understand why? It's typed as a TextField. ...more >>

I have imported audio into flash. The audio is about 2 min. long. With actionscript in Flash, how can i fade in and fade out the song where i want it to fade in and out. for example, if i wanted the song to fade in at the beginning, then at 30 seconds, have the song fade out. how would i fade...more >>

Currently my script looks like this: myRelease = function() { parent.destroy(this.parent); } but I keep getting errors saying - 1061: Call to a possibly undefined method destroy through a reference with static type flash.display:DisplayObjectContainer. anyone know how to...more >>

I have a swf file that has a controls loader to play an external .swf file. In the external swf file, I have a button that calls for the space bar to play the movie and the tab button to stop the movie. These work fine when playing the swf file alone, but when it plays within the other swf fil...more >>

OK, so I have this movie clip inside the fla. It plays fine. But, I went back to make edits, and I can no longer open the movie clip. It's not locked. Where did it go? I click on it, no bounding box, just shows file properties. Yet, obviously, it is till in there as the swf plays it.. How can ...more >>

In Flash, I made my website 750w x 525h. I would like to have the website centered on the screen. Adobe's website is centered on the screen. I like that alignment. The way my website is now, it sits on the left side. Under Publish: Settings, I stated Flash alignment horizontally centered and v...more >>

Hi, My flash file, which I have done for Flash version 7, is displaying at a smaller size in Firefix browser. Can anyone help figure out why? It works fine in IE. Here is a link to a page where I have a version 8 and version 7. http://www.juf.org/test/videos/default.aspx?id=24790 ...more >>

Hi, I would like to do the following: I want to load an FLV file with event cuepoints and at each event, create a *.JPEG of the snaphot of the movie being played. I basically want to have a way to automatically create JPEG snapshots at each cuepoint. Does anyone know if I can do thi...more >>

I'm trying to connect an RSS feed to a flash file I created. I wanted to use the XML Connector component to retrieve the information from the xml file but all the turtorials I've found require binding the XML Connector to another component. Unfortunately this looks aweful in my movie as I can ...more >>

I am using Flash Professional 8. I have the continents in ping files and am converting them to buttons. When I move the cursor over the button, the hand appears at the frame instead of the border of the continent.. How do I remove the frame from the button? It seems that I should know this ...more >>

I'm creating a website to enable folks to buy T-shirts online. I'm researching various storefronts to use which are easily implemented, but more importantly, easy-to-use. I'm rather surprised that no particular FLASH-BASED SOLUTION stands out yet? Does anyone have any suggestions for a Fla...more >>

Is there a way to use the built-in VP3 video encoder to directly compress video to .SWF? Using CS3 up until now, I've had to import the video into the flash timeline, set the FPS, then publish the SWF. If there is no way to directly compress it, is there a "right" way of doing this? ...more >>

hello all I want that it does not leave the hand in the effect to rollover of button. can you help me please? sorry for my bad english. :( Thank you ...more >>

I have a client that wants a flash presentation I made to be converted to a video. The export to quicktime video option will not play the audio from the flv (which happens to be an actor talking, which happens to be key to the video). Anyone have a solution? I can not use screen capture softw...more >>

Hello, I am new to Flash and I recently purchased the new CS3. I need a slideshow type object for my website. I don't want it to have a next button or for the user to have any control over it. I just want it to scroll through pictures and maybe add some fade effects (use seen this type of o...more >>

Hi, I looked at at the FLVPLayback component and the MediaPlayback Component and I wonder when one should be used over the other? Any experienced designer out there that can tell me? thanks -Malena ...more >>

I want to make my text "grabable" on my swf, as a way to do it I was thinking make all the text dynamic, is this a good idea? If so, how do I make it so the box doesn't show up around the text? Thank you, Raphael ...more >>

I have a site that uses several .flv files. I noticed that when a user has real player installed, a button appears on top of the flv file that allows the user to download the .flv file. Is there any way to disable this feature? My client doesn't want users to download his videos. Than...more >>

Hi all, Do I need a plug in to open an FLV file in Flash Professional 8? If so, can you tell me where to find it? Also, is it the same process to convert an FLV to SWF as it is with FLA?...more >>

I am having trouble saving my flash template to a remote server. I am using Macromedia Flash Pro 8 and Dreamweaver 9. Can anyone off any advice? ...more >>

I've made a screenshot, you can see here: http://www.gorton.lv/flash_prob.jpg Take a look at Layer 22. As you can see, there is a gray text and pink rectangle, on top of other layers. Now scroll down the picture - you are looking at a test movie I published. As you can see - there is onl...more >>

I am having an issue with IE. I need some code to tell the IE browser to automatically focus on the SWF when the page loads. That box around the SWF only happens in IE and I hate it. On my client?s site, www.shirleywilliamsart.com, users have to click the SWF to activate the menu. It is conf...more >>

I recently upgraded to Flash CS3 Pro (WinXP). It is very slow to use -- the mouse keeps getting "stuck" for several seconds at a time, sometimes longer. It seems to get even slower when I open the script window (F9). Has anyone else had this problem, and is there a way to fix it? It sort ...more >>

I have Macromedia Flash Pro 8 and I am using it to edit a flash template. When I put it in dreamweaver I can view it and it is fine, but when I try to put it on my remote server(my site) I cannot get it on there. Does anyone have a solution for this? May some key file that I need to be lookin...more >>

how to but an array elemants to anther array and remove the elements from the original one ?...more >>

Hi, I'm having trouble passing a variable from a movie clip in my flash file to the main timeline. I have a movieclip with the instance name IntroNav which contains several buttons. Clicking a button sets the variable "page" to a specific name, i.e. page = "home" However, outside of t...more >>

Ok So there is this site that i came across the other day and i had no idea how they did it.... I was wondering with all you pros out there if u could let me kno how they would do something like that?? anyway the site is http://www.totalgirlsoccer.com/ Its actually pretty cool..... ...more >>

Ok So there is this site that i came across the other day and i had no idea how they did it.... I was wondering with all you pros out there if u could let me kno how they would do something like that?? anyway the site is http://www.totalgirlsoccer.com/ Its actually pretty cool..... ...more >>

Hi, I'm very new to flash and I've got a problem. I'm creating a drag and drop acticivity for a course where they drag a word into the correct place in a sentence. I've made the word a symbol so that I can drag it. But I want to be able to drag an instance of the symbol to the stage and ...more >>

....can I use older versions for which I don't have a license? For example: I cannot use video encoder in flash CS3 cause it doesnt work, so I have to use flash 8 encoder... Should I buy older version? ...more >>