2 questions QUESTION 1: i have an array of arrays to describe playing cards like this arr[0][0] = "Ace"; arr[0][1] = "Hearts"; arr[1][0] = "2"; arr[1][1] = "Hearts"; etc. etc. i have tried doing this: var oneCard; oneCard = arr[0]; but it totally doesn't work. this d...more >>

I have a 2 questions. 1. When a button is pressed I want for it to stay depressed (ie. maintain the Down state). How do I do this? Then I want the user to be able to unselect the button by clicking on it (kinda like the way a checkbox works). How can I do this? 2. I want to set all my ...more >>

some kind of, any kind of external file , where i can save my variables and then load them (all in flash player, when it runs) i know how to load variables but how can i save...more >>

Hello, I'm having some problems getting my data to display in a MX2004 ComboBox (dept_cbx). The data is retrieved via Flash Remoting and loaded to the cbx using DataGlue: function getDepts_Result(re:ResultEvent):Void { DataGlue.bindFormatStrings(this.dept_cbx, re.result,"#DeptName#","#D...more >>

OK, having a problem with movie control with buttons. I've done this a thousand times, but now I keep getting script errors. Main stage has two movies. One starts playing, the other is stopped. Movie number one has a nested button, I added the behavior on (release) this.stop, works fine,...more >>

I'm currently working on a Flash project that "demos" a custom .NET user interface. Part of the appeal of this user interface is the ability to zoom in and out. The issue that I am running into is when a user right clicks to zoom into flash, I need to be able to monitor what the zoom level i...more >>

Hi there, I made a flash movie but it takes a long time to load, so I realize I have to make a loading screen. Well, I made one, but I don't know how to get it into my movie. What do I have to do? ...more >>

I am new to action scripting and need some help. I need to load a random movie clip into a random position at random times. Any examples would be greatly appreciated. ...more >>

i would like to pause play on a timeline 64 for 20 seconds, then continue playing the frame 65. i would like a very simple way of executing this. don't laugh but here is my effort of attemp: startTime = getTimer (); currentTime = getTimer(); elapsedTime = (currentTime-startTime); i...more >>

I have an interesting problem that I have been unable to resolve. I have a simple setup with two movie clips. The first movie clip is the parent (instance photoAlbum_mc). Inside photoAlbum_mc is the second movie clip (instance photo_mc). The main timeline of photoAlbum_mc loads data fr...more >>

I have been trying for some time to create a scrollpane, load a set of thumbnails into it and then live happily ever after. My problem is that the Movice Clips that I load are not restricted by the Scrollpane and the scrollbars do not appear when I use invalidate(). Please see the attached...more >>

Does anyone have the script for creating a timer based on the system clock or some other means to count by seconds? I need actions to take place at certain times. If not...any Ideas on where I could look to find info on such a beast? Thanks much, ...more >>

Hi, i created a flash proyect for pc. I made the first swf for intro and the intro.swf load the next movie into level 0, but sometimes the audio crash because it sounds very damage and the proyect run slowly after load the menu.swf movie. What can i do? Please help me! Best Regards. ...more >>

Check out the website I am designing in Flash...any opinions or advice from experts or anyone would help...? I'm still in the process of setting it up in Flash. http://www.daroffdesign.com/sneakpeek/index.html Thanks ...more >>

Is it possible to do a "search by category" menu that loads the content dynamically in Flash but not using a database? If it is, please point to a tutorial about it. Thanks in advance....more >>

Can't figure out what part I'm missing here, can someone check my .fla & .php file to see why I'm not receiving the response? www.vanderbeekimages.com/test/test.fla & php is here: <?php $today = date("Y.m.d"); $dayOWeek = date ("D"); $types=$_POST['types']; ## Process $type if...more >>

I can get the tree component to work no problem when i use the example that macromedai gives me in the help menu. The problem is, I can't get it to work with my XML file that I have all ready coded and programmed into almost 90% of this site I am working on. The only difference between my file...more >>

Hi, Im very new at Flash(MX2004). I have been following an online tutorial to get what I have so far. Now, Im deviating from the tutorial and trying some things on my own...and I need help...please. After loading an swf that contains a dynamic text field into a movieclip of another swf...more >>

I need to play a movie clip (that is on 1 frame) after the main movie is stopped on that frame for 20 seconds. This needs to be done on several frames with varying amounts of time on each. Any ideas or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ...more >>

How do I script an exit button to close my Internet Explorer window?...more >>

I can't seem to figure out how to Check for an existing Javascript Cookie within flash. I have no problem setting the cookie within flash with fscommands but how can i get it without using and server scripting... The project i'm working on, the site's web server does not have any script capabi...more >>

If I have a series of different movie clips that are never on the stage at the same time and with in each of those movie clips are a couple of buttons. Is it OK to use the same instance name repeatedly. ie.. in the clip question_1 there are two buttons called option_a & option_b with, for...more >>

I have a number of combo boxes, I am not sure what the code is to detect when the user changes one, I want to perform an action but the actionscript says my code has to be in an even handler? How do I set it up? ...more >>

Does anyone know how I can drag a movieclip in intervals of 10 pixels (or any number of pixels)? startDrag makes the dragging of the clip appear very smooth - I want it to not look smooth and make it look like the clip is "jumping" every 10 pixels. Thanks in advance! Ivan ...more >>

I'm new at scripting. But I got the code below from a Macromedia tutorial and each time I publish the finished movie it reports that there is an error on the first line. tryAgain_btn.onRelease = function() {, gotoAndStop(1); ...more >>

I'm new at scripting. But I got the code below from a Macromedia tutorial and each time I publish the finished movie it reports that there is an error on the first line. tryAgain_btn.onRelease = function() {, gotoAndStop(1); ...more >>

I have a Movie clip that is about 3 times the size of my movie dimesins and on the next layer I have buttons that when pressed I what them to movie the Mc with Actionscript and not keyframing can someone point me in the right direction?...more >>

hey, i was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to be able to center a movieclip holder for an external swf in the center of the stage, no matter what size the stage is....more >>

Hi. I'm using <a href="asfunction:myFunc,paramstring">link text</a> in flash6. The paramstring is dynamically built, so I have no control over the final length of the string. I've found that the string cuts off after the 54th character (I traced the string length, its never longer then 54)...more >>

I want to parse with flash a html page (ex: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...F-8&q=flash) and extract first record (link) How do I load this page content into variable? thanks...more >>

I have an analog clock on my movie. The only problem is that the hours are displayed in military time. Is there anyone who knows how to correct this? Any tutorials? ...more >>

I want a movie clip to act like a button and move to a labelled frame on release. I've added the following code to the movie clip and whilst the trace works the gotoAndPlay() method doesn't: on (release) { gotoAndPlay("next"); trace("test"); } Here's the dodgy bit. If I use this ...more >>

Hi I'm not to crash-hot on mathmatics, so I don't know how I'd work out the angle of bounce after one object hits another object (think hitting a pool ball against the rail). If someone could help me with this angle-thing, that would be top. M ...more >>

I'm having trouble figuring out how to duplicate a movieclip from one MC into another MC in _root. Is it possible or are duplicated clips always placed into the local timeline of the current MC with you only being able to control the depth? Thanks in advance for any help. ...more >>

When using the onion skin buttons, is there a quick way to select all frames, without having to drag the pointers left and right? Geoff ...more >>

I have made the following script to search in a Mysql database. The script works fine the first time you search. Second time if you try to search for some thing else the old search result keep appearing. Is there some way that i can clear the search result when ever i initiate in a new search...more >>

my parent directory is "abc" and i am including a file from parent directory. for this i am writing following statement but flash gives error. #include "../FileName.as" but flash gives error on this. why???????? ...more >>

I have a variable that stores a string that is a comination of text and another variable. ie. variable= "foo"+another_variable; I have frame labels 'foo1', 'foo2','foo3' etc so how I do the following when dealing with frame labels: gotoAndPlay(variable); the way I see it, if I writ...more >>

hi, i am new to Action Scripting. I have a problem where in i need to retreive Records from an XML File Alphabetically. I am able to retreive records but not sure how to retreive in an Alphabetical manner. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks ...more >>

can you write if statements based on the frame that the timeline is currently in. i mean something like this if (currentFrame = "activate"){ button1.enabled = false; }else{ } tried it but it didn't seem to work thanks in advance ...more >>

Is it possible to write a function that sits on the root time line and then can be called from different levels of an SWF. normally I use functions in this way: onEvent = function(){ blah blah blah; } What is the syntax for naming and calling functions rather than having them trigge...more >>

I am creating a clone Arkanoid / Breakout game. I am not very good at figuring out the speed. If for example the ball were to come out straight the the left the. var x = 1; var y = 0; onEnterFrame = function{ xPos += x; yPos += y; } Now if I want it to go straight up I can sa...more >>

What is the correct way to express a double-quote (") or a single-quote (')character inside an ActionScript string? Thanks, Keith ...more >>

Attached is a little movie that draws a horizontal dimension, all works ok except for the dynamic line bit. You click the first point to dimension to then the distance to the cursor is measured as it moves, however i have used 'lineto' to create the line, this works Ok except that it 'leaves' ...more >>

What is the easiest option to integrate a database with Flash? I mean in terms of product Access, Filemaker, SQL, etc. ...more >>

Hi I want to describe an if statement where I can say that if a number is equal to a muliple of f.ex 9 it has to do something.... How can I describe the "muliple of a number" part? Thx Tom...more >>

Hi! I have created an animation that loops. Now I would like to create two buttons: rewind-button - when I press the button, the animation will rewind. fast forward-button - when I press the button, the animation will play faster. When I release the buttons, the animation should go on pl...more >>

I have made a thumbnail gallery on my website using Flash. Everytime the thumbnail is clicked, you are directed to a different page that holds the full size picture. What I want is.....to have the mouse "roll over" OR even click the thumbnail, and have the full picture appear in the same p...more >>

While the movie is playing, I want the user to be able to click a button anytime and watch a separate scene. But here's the catch: After that scene finishes playing, I want the movie to resume playing from roughly the point where it was interrupted. Does anyone know how to do this? ...more >>

Do anybody know how to export the flash movie to gif, png or others graphics format in action script or javascript??...more >>

Hi, is it possible to retrieve URL parameters with ActionScript? e.g. if I have the url: htt://mysite.com?name=test&age=10 is there a chance to retrieve the parameters name and age? (flash movie is hosted by default.htm which is called automatically for the given url!) Thanks! ...more >>

am working on a project that is turning a HTML-based website using a SQL database into a Flash website with dynamically-driven data that is updated constantly Is this compatible? I know Flash Remoting is more current, but as I am new to database integration w/ Flash, I'm confused if...more >>

hi I programmed a little bit and used reaction to keys and used the on(keyPress "<>") function. It works with left, down, up, right but not with Enter, why? it normally should work, because its not different to the other lines where i use it for the Key "Left". I dont want to use Listene...more >>

Is it possible to, if available, use video hardware accelleration to do the drawing in the flash environment? There really ought to be, cause today's video cards could draw the complicated stuff in flash like alpha transparencies and masks really well. I use an Athlong 2600+ and when i move an...more >>

Hi everyone... I'm developing a projector .exe project. I need to make two language versions, English and Spanish, I would like to make first a "mini - projector" with the language selection. I'm using the the fscommand's "exec" "Path to application" , I create a fscommand folder, and ...more >>