Hi there! I'm developing a website with sound objects controled by action script using new Sound(); attachSound(). I have an animated preload inside a movieclip in the first frame, but it don't load before the sounds. The screen remains empty until the sounds are loaded. If I uncheck the opt...more >>

Hello! I am researching some options for a project we are working on. What we are trying to accomplish is changing a movie clip's visibility based on dynamically loaded variables from an ASP page, as well as some set in the flash movie. So far, we set the variables: q1 = q1; q2 =...more >>

I have a very simple operation that I can't get to work right and can't find a reliable source for how to do it. I want to drag one movie clip onto another, establish via hitTest that it's in the right zone, and then have the top movie clip center itself over the center of the bottom movie...more >>

When I have data that has an apostrophe in it I get a control character on the screen, basically a box shape. Is there a way to represent an apostrophe or quotes ' or " in htmlText so that it'll appear on the screen correctly? Would you use something like a \' or \"? Does that work with ac...more >>

Seems I can never keep setInveral straight in my head. I've managed the code below but the action still isn't what I have planned. Basically, all I want is for a _mc to be duplicated and start a random motion ...in a timed interval. Every second or so, a new _mc is created and shot out into...more >>

Basically what I want to do is create a menu across the bottom of a flash document that has thumbnail images in a row that are buttons. There are enough images that I would like to be able to make this menu scroll across. How would you set something like this up? Thanks. --Paul ...more >>

hi guys. I created a simple little link on one of my flash symbols. My actionscript code is: on (release) { getURL("../index.asp"); } Notice the "../" in my url? This is where my problem is coming from. The page this flash file is in is located in a different directory fr...more >>

I have a code : _root.board.area1.point= s I wanna change the areaX to area1, area2, area3...so I tried this way _root["board.area"+k+".point]= s ..(ps. k=1~10) it worked one time then can't be assigned value the second way: _root["board.area"+k].point same result as the ...more >>

I need to make an FLA that grabs JPGs externaly - which I know how to do - but the trick is: I need to have either a TXT file, or an XML file that tells the Flash which JPGs to load into the flash, and I know nothing about XML. Can anyone help me? Could anyone tell me some steps to do this, gi...more >>

Is it possible to get the frame number of a label? I see that it is possible from javascript to check if you are at a labelled frame using TCurrentLabel. Is there anyway to do something similar from inside Flash? ...more >>

I am trying to create a navigation system for my movie. I would like for the user to click on one of the nav buttons. The button would then play a movie clip and then go to a frame #. My scripts must be wrong. If anyone could offer any help, I would greatly apprecipated. I have attached t...more >>

I used the actionscript that the tutorial supplied, where i creat the first two blank frames and make a loop between them untill the script on the first fame reads that the last frame of the movie is loaded. It works fine when i test run it with the bandwidth profiler but when i try and uplao...more >>

I have a Flash movie that loads data from an external XML file and works fine on its own, When I place it into a Director project the Flash movie cannot seem to parse the xml anymore, all I get is 'undefined'. I'm pretty sure it's finding the XML document, otherwise the movie wouldn't get past...more >>

Hi all, posted this in the data intigration section and didn't have much luck, can anyone here help? I'm familiar with XML structure, writing actionscript and generally doing stuff in flash. I am however a complete novice at loading and using XML in Flash. I have a friend who has helpe...more >>

Hi, this is my first post and I'm very new to flash so please excuse the crudeness of my problem explanation and sorry if this is very basic stuff but I can't find a reference for this specific problem anywhere. I have created a movie that has several buttons. these buttons load external m...more >>

This might be a long shot. But I read on another forum that if you compile your swf for Flash 6, it will work. Some kind of bug with binding/listbox/combo box for Flash 7. Hope that helps. ...more >>

Can someone give me an example of how to use a greater than ( > ) operator in an if/if else conditions, that will play a mc if number>number ? Thanks. ...more >>

I want to load a movie clip from an external file and place it in the background. I can do it with the following code, but it always places the movie clip in the foreground. Setting the depth or calling swapDepths won't put the newly loaded image behind author-time content. Is it impossible to...more >>

Does anyone know how to make a object shining (movie clip is better) such as a star or sth that you can make it light for a while and then disappear and then light again Thanks...more >>

I saw that on May 11 a question similar to mine was asked, and I've tried the solutions but my gotoAndStop still won't work. My code is: if (_root.arclink=en_pr) { _root.gotoAndStop("eng_pr"); } stop(); I have made a text box and given it the value of "arclink" and the value is defin...more >>

Hi, I need to create a count down clock that will show how many dates are left to a specfic event. For example, this fundrasing event will be held on June 28st, so if you look at the count down clock today it will tell you it is 31 dates away from the event. Anywhere I can find a fla ...more >>

I have been unsuccessful in being able to both validate and process forms in flash (without html). I've tried several flas on the web, but none satisfy both validation and correct processing. Anyone know of a method? -- You NEED a good laugh today! http://www.solicitorsnightmare.com ...more >>

How can i save variables into text file with flash?...more >>

I really am startled by this. I think I have done this many time just the same way and now it is not working for some reason. I am trying to trigger these buttons with the following script: page_btn_01.onRelease = function(){ textMC.gotoAndStop("page_one"); trace("button 01"); } page...more >>

Somebody knows how I can create 2d maps in flash if I have a 3dsMax file that contains a 3d Room?...more >>

Hello Friends, What I want to do is I want my SWF to come from Server each time the Page gets refreshed. I am not getting how to do this. what I have done is, On my JSP Page I have kept a SWF in which I am reading a value of a Variable from the Same JSP Page. Till hear it is fine a...more >>

I have made a movieclip that when it reaches a frame in the clip i want it to cut stright to a scene, i am using gotoanplay right now but that just takes me to the first frame of the clip, can sombody give me some example script? ...more >>

Hi, I have a site with alot of duplication of bubbles, I was wondering if it was possible to create them dynamically and make them follow a motion path? there are roughly 10 paths and two types of bubble. ive done this classically and use a 'nested' movie to achive what i wanted. im quite n...more >>

Hello, I have a problem with loading swf into another swf with _x,_y position. I want to load 2.swf (2 level) in 0.swf (0 level), automaticly when I open 0.swf. I find script but with button. Can I somehow change script and load 2.swf without press the button? Thankes functi...more >>

Hi all, I want to draw lines randomly with slow speed. But it's hard to use "setInterval". Could you give me the advice. Please visit the following link and read the following code. http://gahook.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ToSharon/kitterick.com.hk/swf/background2.swf Thanks, Aumaz Jang ...more >>

Hi, first of all, sorry about my english ;-) I'm german. I have created Input-Textfields with "createTextField". At startup, the textfields were filled with dynamic text from an textdocument outside of the flash. this is all working great. But it's not possible to edit the text by clicki...more >>

Hi all, I would like to use the call function. My situation is as follows: - I have an object, from which I want to call a function from another object. Until there, nothing impossible. - However, the name of the function I want to call is inside a parameter. For example, say I h...more >>

I posted yesterday about passing variables in Flash and I've verified that the method of actually putting them into Flash should be fine ( <param name="movie" value="my_movie.swf?my_variable=whatever"> or <embed src="my_movie.swf?my_variable=whatever" .... ), but I still seem to be havin...more >>

hi i attach an alert component in my movie' using this code : _root.attachMovie("alert", "al", 400); _root.al.title = "told you ..."; _root.al.text = "why"+newline+"did"+newline+"you"+newline+"? ? ? "; _root.al.closeButton = true; the X button apears on the alert but i do n...more >>

Hi, Have try to loadVariables to the main timeline, but the variables cannot be accessed inside a movieClip. what are ways that can be done?? Pls see attached for e.g Thanks in advance...more >>

Hi there, I'm fairly new to Flash and kind of know what can and can't be done. I want to make an interactive map. I've imported raster and vector graphics, including a topographic map, aerial photo, street labels, parcel boundaries, and study sites. I made a menu with simple buttons to tur...more >>

Currently I rewrite a flash. Originally it display a image list from its library, now I would like to draw the image from my hard drive other than the library. I try to replace "AttachMovie" to "loadMovie" but fail. Any hints for that? Part of the original code is like that: for(counte...more >>

Hey Guys, Am trying to subclass a UI component sothat it can have additional properties. The subclass is fairly simple ! import mx.controls.*; class UZCheckBox extends CheckBox{ public var Id:Number; function UZCheckBox(){ super(); } } And I create an instanc...more >>

I've seen other posts referring to this, but no one seems to have an answer. I would really like to know how you can make a list box have a transparent background. Thanks - Jim :) Flash Pro...more >>

Hi, I am working on MX 2004 for Multilanguage Presentation. I created 5 Dynamic text boxes with English,Spanish and French language text with Unicode Languge support on String panel. It worked fine, I saved file and closed it. When I opened it again, in String panel rest of the language ar...more >>

Hi, I am new to flash and right now can't even get a menu going. I have an oval on my stage where I would like text to appear depending on what button is pressed. I am trying to us target instead of levels. If someone could help me step by step I would SO appreciate it. S ...more >>

the following code creates a text field that i can see in the debugger, and i can change variables, and in the space where its supposed to be the mouse arrow turns into a cursor... but no text shows up. Whats the problem? linkHolder.linkText="blah blah blah"; linkHolder.createTextField("my...more >>

basically i want to generically create a movie clip that has another movie cip inside it. Actually i dont want it to have a moviecip inside it, i want it to have a textField inside it. i'm calling this movie clip linkSeed and what i want is to use attachMovie("linkSeed", ...) so that i can add...more >>

Hi, I've created a movieclip using duplicateMovieClip in a class function and I wish to remove the movieclip in another function in the same class. I've tried using duplicatedInstanceName.removeMovieClip() but that doesn't work. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance. ...more >>

I'm using flash mx 2004 pro here is my code, and i got above error message, don't know why :( function GetTotalCount(myListlb:List):Number{ return myListlb.rowCount; }...more >>

the following is a code segment from a function called loadAlbum() upArrowObj.swapDepths(2*n+2); downArrowObj.swapDepths(2*n+3); trace("n: "+n+", 2n+2: "+(2*n+2)+", depth: "+upArrowObj.getDepth()); the first five times this function is called it is called from the frame in which it ...more >>

i have two movies. when the first movie is finished, i want it delay 1000s, after that second movie will start. Can i have a function: delay(Value)? help me! Thank you....more >>

Are there any tutorials which explain the advantages and use of library items? I can't seem to really find any advantage to loading external swf's? thanks, Ben...more >>