I have a combobox inside a scrollpane towards the bottom of a longer movie clip. I can scroll all the way down just fine, but because the combobox started in the scrollpane outside the document borders it opens up instead of down and screws up my z-order... anyone have any workarounds? Perha...more >>

Hi there, I want some code that contanly updates by the second to show tweens and other items. I have the code up to minutes but does anyone know what extra I have to put in to count the seconds? this is what I have so far: onClipEvent (enterFrame) { daynight = new Date(); ...more >>

Hello everyone... I am trying to create this interactive map application for one of my projects and facing BIG problems. I will be honest and let you guys know that I am NO expert at either actionscript or XML, but doing this project so as to learn both of these. Now my requirements ...more >>

hi - i'm trying to build something to look like post-it notes in flash, where you can type text into a text field that generates a draggable "post-it" on the stage (containing that text). i'm fine with loading external text into MCs but would appreciate help on how to pass on input text to...more >>

Ok, so I've tried for two weeks to figure this one out and I feel like the answer is right on the tip of my tongue but I can't quite get there. Can anyone tell me why my forward and back buttons are not progressing through the XML document? My XML is set up as such: <wedding_pics> <it...more >>

Hi to all, does any one know why PrintJob.orientation = "landscape"; doesn't work? how have i to use it?? thanks Teo ...more >>

I am quite familiar with Flash MX and I cannot stand using swap images in Fireworks or Dreamweaver, because each slice and hotspot is treated on different layers than the actual jpg/gif layer itself. I am attempting to create an online avatar program, Not the simple type, such as in yahoo! ...more >>

eval("name"+ i)._x returns a reference eval(_root.x) returns a value (of variable x if it has been defined) What is the theory behind this? ...more >>

How can I pass a variable (type number) as a parameter to a function by reference so that it can be modified from inside the function? ...more >>

hi, I want to load a .asp file via external action script ( .ass file), but i can't do it. when i load the .asp file via internal action script (that means when i write actions for a movieclip in the main .fla scene), i can do it. please tell me how I can load the.asp file when i want to use...more >>

I have a main interface movie that calls an external movie (intro_anim). intro_anim has a scrubber and play/pause movieclip and a movie clip that contains the actual animation. The problem is that the movie is quite large and I want it to start playing after xframes or x% has downloaded. Inste...more >>

Hi, How can I set a layer hidden or visible with a button in flash (onClick) Is this done with a fscommand, and if so do I need to adjust my HTML also? on (release) { fscommand("MM_showHideLayers('Layer1','','hide')"); } An example would be more then welcome. Regards, Rick ...more >>

hello. ( sorry my english is not good) i have an problem with onClipEvent(keyDown). i have two swf file ( main file (main.swf) and external file (external.swf)) and load external swf in one MC in Main file. this worked fine. the external swf fine contain one MC. I put this action for the MC...more >>

hello, ive been using this great script i found on flashkit.com to add some smooth transitions to my buttons, i would like to apply it to other aspects of my flash sites. as its currently set up.... i have a external swf loaded into _level3 of my main .fla ive added this script to...more >>

Okay guys I need your help. I'm doing this PacMan game in flash and I don't know how to make the dots. In every dot, there is this code: onClipEvent(enterFrame){ ....if(this.hitTest(_root.pacman)){ ..........delete ....} } The problem is, there is A LOT of dots on the board. So...more >>

Hi, I have all my class files in a com.sdpurtill.ClassName format. I am trying to import a class in the same folder to one of my classes, but it gives me an error every time. How am I supposed to import a class and let it work??? Sam ...more >>

Hi ,everyone. Forgive me for asking this tough question without providing any specific details . In fact I am just a fresh learning actionscript and I still don't know how to use the UI component to creat a form( ignore this question, I will learn it myself ) For exampl...more >>

i found the setInterval is avaible for only one time. could someone tell me why? i'll send the file later. ...more >>

Hi all, I have this code which draws a circle and then on press tweens its height and width. It seems to tween from registration point 0,0 though so goes off to the top left corner. Is there any way I can make it tween in size from the CENTRE out or CENTRE inwards? Cheers all....SIm...more >>

Im trying to insert an mp3player into the main part of a site. I've done this using an empty movieclip and then using loadMovie to load the external swf into it. Theres two problems: 1. This being published for flash player 6, because thats what the main part of the site has been done in. ...more >>

Hi, I have a flash movie, within which i want to add a script/form that the user enters their zip code, and the flas movie returns the four nearest store locatiosn to their zip code. i have no idea wher to begin with this, what types of programs i will need to work with, whether there are ...more >>