ok....well i am making a flash video and when i try and add a button to open a webpage it doesnt work, nothing opens and it stays on the last frame right now i have this in as the actionscript does anyone know how to fix this? getURL("http://lifeafterdeath.gamedaemons.net/html/"); ...more >>

I am getting a compiler error (see below (MX 2004)) after removing a parameter from a function. After removing a parameter from the function I no longer needed, the compiler complains that I still need the parameter. If I rename the function it works normally. Obviously I have a workaround by...more >>

Hey you all, I wonder if somebody can help me with directions how to control the buttons on a control strip to the imported QuickTime movie. I would like the user to be able to stop/pause and start the movie. Thanks much in advance! ...more >>

I'm attempting to create a volume control knob for a radio player in Flash MX (not 2004). I need the user to be able to drag the knob on the circular volume control in a semi-circular path, starting, for example, at volume 0 being at the very left, volume 25 at the top left, volume 50 being ...more >>

Hi ; I noticed, when manipulating an XML file with AS, that the same code to retrieve a node value, let's say... xml.childNodes[i].childNodes[j].firstChild.nodeValue; does not work with an identical node that was added afterwards with ..appendChild() method. I just clone one existing n...more >>

I need to create a button that when released will exit the swf that is playing in flashplayer....more >>

I've got a project that I'm using a preloader script on in one scene and here's the code: loadedbytes=getBytesLoaded(); totalbytes=getBytesTotal(); loadedkbytes=Math.ceil (loadedbytes/1000); totalkbytes=Math.ceil(totalbytes/1000); if (loadedbytes == totalbytes) { nextScene (); } frame = int...more >>

Dear users: I am having problems with the new FLASH MX 2004 function to be able to drag-and-drop Movie Clips without using invisible buttons. If I use an invisible button and do it the classic way, everything works out just fine. But, if I use the following script: _root.line1.onPress=fun...more >>

I have several input text fields on my main timeline that I have coded to save to a SharedObject after clicking on the preview btn: preview_btn.onRelease = function() { //create the local Shared Object myLocal_so = sharedobject.getLocal('flashcookie'); //set the variable 'name' equal to the...more >>

I am using the mx.controls Loader component. The autoload is set to false. Then I use a button to load the content. on (release) { loader.load(); } I have another button I would like to use to unload the movie. I have struggled with this for a while and simply cannot seem to get i...more >>

Hi, I want to pass a button instance to an AS 2 class, and then define an event function for that button inside the class. I can do this inside the class's constructor method by creating an anonymous function: class TestIt { private var myButton:Button; public function TestIt...more >>

Hi, all, Why this isn't working? for (var i = 0; i < maxballs; i++) { with(ball[i]) { tempx = x + xmov; tempy = y + ymov; } } though this does: for (var i = 0; i < maxballs; i++) { ball[i].tempx = ball[i].x + ball[i].xmov; ball[i].tempy = ball[i].y + ball[i].ymov; } Ca...more >>

I have a button in my page. I would like for it to tell a movieclip inside my flash to play. Is this possible, would i use javascript or something? I'de prefer not to have this button in flash. thanks. ...more >>

I have created a button that has a dynamically generated slideshow in its upstate. 4 instances of this button are on a layer named 'buttons'. I'm not understanding why only one button will function at a time. They all have different instance names. File can be seen http://www.simply-c.com/...more >>

I know how to load MP3 files into my movie using loadSound. And I know I can set them to either stream or load completely before playing. But is it possible to have them load and NOT play? I have 10 or 12 MP3 files that I would like to go ahead and load while another part of my movie is playin...more >>

This is my first time using this forum, hopefully, someone will be able to help me. I have been using Flash for about 4 years. I have been able to figure out almost everything I have needed to do. But, I have recently gotten involved in a web site design which the client is requesting master n...more >>

Here's what I want: An externally loaded text file ('newstxt') loaded into a mc ('intro_cpr_home_mc') on the maintime line that is able to be scrolled by an up and a down arrow placed in the same movie clip. Here's what I've got: On my main movie, off of the screen, I've got a 'scroll contro...more >>

I have been developing eLearning applications in Flash for a little while and they work well. Basically, the user clicks a tutorial button which opens a window that plays the swf tutorial. So far so good. But lately we have been experimenting with video and now I have wmv files that I?d like ...more >>

Dear Users: I have the following script attached to an empty Movie Clip which acts as a container to attach a Movie Clip from the Library at runtime: onClipEvent(enterFrame){ for (i = 1; i<5; i++){ _root.attachMovie('attach_mc','attach'+i,i); _root['attach'+i]._x = i*20; _root['atta...more >>

I'm working on an interactive map system for my company. Here's a link to what i'm up to now: http://www.gate1travel.com/italy-travel/map-rome.htm Basically what happens is..... i have the list down the side, click on a name and it shows you where it is on the map. that's all great. I also h...more >>

Does anyone know how track a link when its click on? I really have now idea where to begin. Many thanks!...more >>

Hi ! I just did this site : http://www.face2faceinternational.com In the gallery section, you clic on a model, then it pops a new window. You watch the pics, close it, and choose another model. After a couple of them, it just freezes. Nothing works anymore, and all the pages cannot be found ...more >>

Hope somebody may help me. Let's say that I have several instances of THE SAME movie. How can I refer to one of them dynamically without using its actual name IN THE CODE. Something like and index number of each instance or a way to identify each instance by its name, but dynamically. Fo...more >>

I am a newbie to macromedia flash and i was wondering how do i make scrolling text ( Marquee )...more >>

Hey, Another question i have is.. if it's posible to combine strings in the string panel with variables... for example.. if i want prices of products to be variable... i will make something that get's the price for a product from php..and store it in for instance.. _root.price1 n...more >>

Hello all, I am a veteran programmer, but a flash newbie and am having some problems that I can not seem to resolve. Im sure im missing something basic so here is. QUESTION 1: I have 2 movie clips and 1 dynamic Text field on the stage. In the Library window, the 2 movie clips are slugged "Base...more >>

i have a movie clip within the main timeline. i want the playhead to stop on the main timeline and play a 'myMC' and then once that movie clip has stopped playing i want the main timeline playhead to strt playing again. is there a script to do this? Thanks in advance ...more >>

I am trying to create an autorun CD to distribute a number of PDF files. I can see how to use autorun.inf to open a projector file to set up the browser with links etc ( I think),but would like to be able to enable the user to simply browse the CD without having to supress autoplay manually at...more >>

hello every body im using a MENU BAR component from UI component.basically it is in white color.is there any process to change the color og the menu bar? if yes please suggest the solution and also for the menu component also.:D ...more >>

Hi, Ive made a movie that contains 3 scenes, I have a number of buttons on scene 2 that are to link to scene 3 and make a couple of movie clips play. Im writing all of my scripts in the one place (first frame of scene 1) and want to access the scene 2 buttons from there, ive tried making nam...more >>

Hi, I am having problem in displaying bulk xml data in flash. I am using preloader for xml and then displaying the records. My xml file works absolutely fine on the local machine / server. XML is file getting generated at run time and is getting parsed in flash and displayed in diff formats. ...more >>

Hi, I hope I'm writing in the good newsgroup. I try to display an OpenDialog with MMExecute() from a swf embeded in the inspector component panel, to modify the inspectable properties of an as2 component. Code : var fileUrl:String = MMExecute("fl.browseForFileURL('open');"); But the r...more >>

Hello Group, I have an Object in this format: var newObj = new Object(); newObj.A:Number = 55; newObj.S:String = "Hello"; newObj.L:Array = new Array(1,2,3; newObj.R:Function = doRun; Now I wanted to save this Object (all Properties) into a XML Format and reload it back from there then...more >>

he every body im getting a error message if im trying to load external file outside .Actually im trying to insert external "main.as" file after writing some code then it is giving the error as shown below .PLZ some one help me **Error** Scene=Scene 1, layer=Action, frame=1:Line 21: Ma...more >>

Hi, is it possible to have a link in an external text file that is loaded into flash behave like a button? If you look at www.thebobbleheads.com you'll see my 'gigs' and 'press' scenes are external text files that get loaded on starup, They have html links to other things in them. On the 'pics...more >>

I'm having a problem loading a flashs movie within another flash movie. I'll try and explain... The way I designed my page is so everything just loads in one page. So I put in loadmovie commands attached to the links on top of the page, and everything works great. But one of the mo...more >>

hello world So I have the following script in MX2004 Pro on XP using IE6 myButton.onRelease = function() { getURL("mailto:you@yourWorld.com?subject=Flash&body=hello customer","POST"); } Can anyone tell me why and even better how to fix the fact that when the button is released, not o...more >>

I need to be able to view images from mySQL. I'm using ASP to create the output from the database, text works great but i got a problem with images. When I use: <img src="image/pic.jpg"> it works, but not like this: <img src="bilder/imageShow.asp?Id=1"> It doesnt work. My ...more >>

Hi all. I'm trying to get startDrag to work when the user rolls over a certain movie clip. The thing that i want to drag is some other movie clip that has a dynamic text included inside, so when the user rolls over the first movie clip, the second movie clip (that is meant to follow the mo...more >>

Hi I'm having trouble loading an external css file, I'm using MM's example and it returns "Error loading css file" Any help would be great Nick Sullivan...more >>

I was reading this: Since Flash projectors on CD have to be loaded completely in computer's memory before they start to play, beware of their size. Even though there is no definite answer (using preloaders and loading .swfs into main movie may help), it is recommended that they should not be...more >>

Hello, I have been building Flash sites where all the text for the site is stored in a single external .txt file, organized by using a different variable for each page. This works great for me, but I would like to make it easy for my clients to update their own text. Is there a way to build ...more >>

I want to create a input text field that my user can write on but then save this text to disk in a specific place and when my user opens my program again this text field opens right away. Can this be done? How do I save a text field to disk. Thanks a lot for any help received, brenda ...more >>

// flash getURL('lingo:myFunction(\'var1\','var2')'); //something like that --and then in --director there is just a fuction on myfuction me, myVar1, myVar2 trace(myVar1 &amp; myVar2) end Thank you for you help. ...more >>

I'm hoping there is a way for Flash to recognize which MP3 has been loaded and is currently playing and based on that go to a specific frame. I have 14 MP3s that are each loaded via loadSound. When one finishes playing the next one starts. When the user goes to a certain place in the movie I w...more >>

I have this problem. I created a AS file with a class on it. The class contains a xmlsocket that is supposed to receive data and parse it out. When I receive something, i use the 'onData' from xmlsocket to call a function and then from whatever i get i parse it out. The problem is that the sec...more >>

A quick question, In flash MX I used to use Selection.setFocus("textfield"); to set focus on a input text field on load; But in Flash MX 2004 pro, that won't work. What do I need to change? Thanks for the help in advance. KG ...more >>

HI all, I was talking to NSurveyor about this a couple of days ago, and we decided that you can't do what I want. I looked into Director, but it is too $$$ and its been about 100 years since I used and its all changed (gasp!) and by the looks of the forum it seems to have its own FullScree...more >>

HI all, I was talking to NVeyor about this a couple of days ago, and we decided that you can't do what I want, but Director is too $$$ and its been about 100 years since I used and its all changed (gasp!) and by the looks of the forum it seems to have its own FullScreen issues, so I can't ...more >>

Can you pasue a frame for X anout of seconds? If so what actionscript do I need to add to oa frame to do this? Thanks for any help!...more >>

I'm trying to read unicode characters from a node in an xml file. I'm assuming the xml is right because the chars do render correctly in IE. When I read the node in Flash, I use toString() (can't use nodeValue because nodeType is 1) and then cut off the beginning and ending node names. I am...more >>

Pretty simple question: I have three different buttons with three different drum beats attached to them. When I click a button, I want it to stopAllSounds (cancelling out any other drum beat) and then play its own beat. Usually for button-triggered sound I just put the music in the down state...more >>

Hi Group. I have the sound file loading into a movieclip and streaming just fine. The tutorial in FLASH explained how very well, but it doesnt explain how to GetBytesLoaded. It merely defines the term. the script at this point is: loadmusic = new Sound(); loadmusic.loadSound("breakingthroo....more >>