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Reading data from XML
Posted by Kolja1987 at 10/15/2006 9:26:38 PM
Hello! I want my program to read data from external XML file. I know that Flash has an XML class, but I just don't get the way it reads and writes data from/to it. I have a following XML file (a part of it): <?xml version="1.0"?> <configuration> <soundvolume>66</soundvolume> ...more >>

How make my button load image?
Posted by thejokerman05 at 10/15/2006 8:55:10 PM
How do I get my onRelease to load the images from my XML file? The first one load ok but how do I load the rest? Plus a bonusquestion: Is there a way for me to fetch the number of images in my XML file and let my navigation get the numbers to populate my buttons? Wierd question? import...more >>

Weird symbols
Posted by Northowl at 10/15/2006 5:23:22 PM
I have made a guestbook in flash that when someone write their name and comment, and press submit, the text get exported to a php-page that again put it in a mysql database. It works ok. But the problems is that when someone use foreign letters (like "å"), the resulting letter ends in "Ã¥" ...more >>

Controlling a MC with another MC
Posted by pindus at 10/15/2006 4:41:55 PM
Hi, I've created a rectangle and converted it into a MC. I named the MC 'map'. I have then created 6 small mc:s (right, left, up, down, zoomOut, zoomIn) I've added the following code to each of the small MC:s. Modified for each of the functions. The problem is, if I add the code to two...more >>

Converting Actionscript from 1.0 to 2.0
Posted by ChuckRWD at 10/15/2006 4:16:45 PM
I am trying to convert Actionscript written in 1.0 to 2.0 for Flash 8. It is from a tsunami menu I downloaded off kirupa.com. There is no actions layer where al the actionscript is kept, and I have tried to convert it. I customized the menu and the tsunami effect works great, however, when ...more >>

DANGER: FLASH DECOMPILER
Posted by JimmySlam at 10/15/2006 2:54:55 PM
I found a flash decompiler that can steal every single piece of a flash compiled file swf. to test it i created a flash 8 "encrypetd" swf using "protection aganist importing" option when i compile the file. but this program just skip this it wasnt protected. How can i protect the swf? T...more >>

Embedd flash
Posted by Michael Corrigan at 10/15/2006 2:04:11 PM
Hi, I have an issue..I made a powerpoint that has buttons linked to external html files. The html files have embedded flash movies (for demonstrations). When I package it and burn it to CD...everything works, but the flash files do not load in the HTML....how do I properly set a file p...more >>

Setting reg point?
Posted by thejokerman05 at 10/15/2006 1:47:54 PM
I have this code for creating a border around images. The image is loading into a containerMC and that I can align top left, though it's an mc on the stage. But this code I dont know how to align? Anyone? //creating the border: this.createEmptyMovieClip('border', 3); with (_root.bord...more >>



Contact Form ( setting up )
Posted by Lee Drummond at 10/15/2006 12:42:19 PM
ok i am working from a template, and a complete newbie to flash. www.leedrummond.co.uk/page4.fla how do i get this to work ? Feel free to download/ email me the file, but i would also like ot know how its done for future reference, as im making notes on everything im being taught o...more >>

AS Slideshow
Posted by natmcknight at 10/15/2006 11:26:42 AM
Hey guys, I am new to the forum and am not so familiar with the vernacular, so forgive me if i'm reposting here, but here's the issue: How can I use AS to make a slide show that will control how long each frame or image is displayed, and then alpha tween or fade into the next frame/image? ...more >>

"MovieClip.attachMovie()" and "Linkage" preferences issue
Posted by justnika at 10/15/2006 8:51:32 AM
MovieClips imported on Stage dynamically through "MovieClip.attachMovie()" method are not exported in the compiled .swf if the "Export in First Frame" property is not checked in their Linkage preferences. But I need them not to be exported in first frame because of use of preloader. Does a...more >>

Dynamic text box, HTML Text with Image
Posted by dad_1953 at 10/15/2006 5:25:58 AM
Hello Everyone, I am using Flash version 8. I have used the text tool and created a dynamic text box and have attached the UIScrollBar component to it. This text box is configured to allow the use of html text to be inputted to it. I have code that reads a file which contains a list of te...more >>

Coding Problem
Posted by heidi_edg at 10/15/2006 5:12:54 AM
I am trying to write the Actionscript for a "Send" button, on a simple "Contact" form. Here's what I'm trying to achieve: If the required text fields on the form aren't filled in, then the Send button should take the user to the "ContactError" slide screen in my .fla file. If th...more >>

Play interval of sound from larger MP3?
Posted by AB2201 at 10/15/2006 3:51:32 AM
:confused; Hi, I want to be able to play small sub-segments of a larger sound when some buttons are pressed. The overall MP3 sound file might be 3 seconds long, but I want to be able to play arbitrary parts of that (say starting at 0.58 seconds with a duration of 0.20 seconds). Is this p...more >>

on rollover make image alpha 100%
Posted by dzedward at 10/15/2006 1:11:06 AM
how would I do that. I have a button that when someone rolls over it, i want an image to become visable. mybutton.onRollOver = function() { is what I have, i dont know actionscript very well. Flash 8 pro thanks ...more >>


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