flash (macromedia): I have a volume slider bar that works and all is good. I am wondering if there
is a way to access the users computer to get the volume on it? I think of this
because I know you can get the users Time and Date among various other things.
Is it possible to adjust the computer volume on the actual computer?

Thanks in advance for the input!
Luke

snd = new Sound(this);
snd.onLoad = function (succes) {
if (succes) {
snd.start(0, 1);
}
}

_root.slider.control._y = -50;
_root.slider.control.onEnterFrame = function() {
mcMedia.snd.setVolume(0-this._y);
}
_root.slider.control.onPress = function() {
startDrag(this, false, this._x, -100, this._x, 0);
}
_root.slider.control.onRelease = function() {
stopDrag();
}

I don't see why you would even need/want to? you can set the volume of the
sound in the SWF from 100 to 0.. so if it isn't loud enough for you, you can
edit it with some other software to make it louder, or, a little trick, double
the sound on the timeline, and it will appear much louder..

I was just thinking that this would be a cool thing to do because on my
computer I have volume on my speakers, volume on my computer and now volume in
the flash file.

If the possiblity was out there to eliminate one of those by combing them, it
would be a great help. This would also be nice considering people that will be
using this are not all computer savey, even to realize the volume isn't up on
their computer. Considering not many people are familiar with flash or
computers, I want to eliminate all possibilities of confusion before they can
happen.

Right now I have good audio, pulling them from a folder using AS. I think this
would be a good feature...You?

Thanks again for the responses!
Luke

yeah security issues for sure. Also I've heard feedback from users expressing
that they would rather have a feature to turn OFF (mute) the intruding sound,
due to them already listening to what they want, and a new sound being brought
in, usually just interferes with the user's experience, unless they choose to
listen to the local sound. having control over the user's system is not a good
thing, and would really make people upset.

All very valid points. Although this will be used in a corporate setting where
users don't have a say or obligation to have control over their computer
settings. I think there would be a good use to use something like this for
"business" materials but like you say Dze "It'll never happen." The material
is Learning Material for a Training Department where the users attention and
focus is on the content. I can see how the public would not like this and
security issues would arise. Thanks for answering the simple question and
stating your opinions.