I have an embeded flash movie on my site. There are links to other video on the same page, each link opens up a movie in a new window, (so that the picture is scalable) My problem is that the embeded movie wont stop playing until the user pushes the stop button. Is there anyway to add somethin...more >>

Hi there. I wondered if anyone could show me how to utilise variable to save repeating lines and lines of code. So, I have 20 movie clips on screen that when I mouse over I want to run the code below (that simply increases/decrease the movie clip size on RollOver/RollOut) I could copy and p...more >>

Hi, I am working on a map with zoom. I want the zoom to be exponential so it is smooth at any scale, but I must admit I am struggling with the calculation. The zoom returns the values: 100 = fully zoomed out 1800 = fully zoomed in from these values I need an exponential calculation t...more >>

you need to move your clearInterval(pauseI); found on line 19 into your function pauseF() {} ...more >>

I am discovering the event dispatcher concept in flash and am trying to get it working. I have a site that is made of a main swf that will load multiple swf. The site has 2 languages. The ultimate goal, in my project, is when the user selects another language, to dispatch a message, he...more >>

I need help with the following: I have MC in frame 3 on my main time line. I need 3 buttons to control the MC. Button A ON ROLLOVER start playing MC in reverse ON PRESS play reverse skipping frames Button B ON CLICK ? stop MC Button C ON ROLLOVER start playing MC formard ...more >>

is there a way set the target to _blank using the .url? Similar to in getURL("www.theurl.com" target="_blank"); I'm using flash 8 thanks....more >>

I'm trying to make simple slideshow that will have a pics fade out as you click the next or back button. Everything works if I just go straight next or straight back button. The problem is when I transition (ie I click next a few times then click back). I have to click on the transition but...more >>

Hi, I am creating instance of the NumericStepper component dynamically. like this.. attachMovie("NumericStepper", "stepper1" ,1,{_x:0,_y:0}) attachMovie("NumericStepper", "stepper2" ,1,{_x:50,_y:50}) However only stepper2 is being displayed, and stepper1 will be gone soon as I crea...more >>

My movie is cut off, http://www.focusedmind.net/ can ANYONEEEEEEEEEEE help me!! PLLLLLLLLLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!...more >>

Hello everyone! I am using the scrollpane in flash 8. I am loading a swf file into the scrollpane. Works great. However, when I move the scrollbar up and down the border of the scrollpane turns green. I tried using the following command: _global.style.setStyle("highlightColor", "0xFFFFF...more >>

I'm so sorry, I feel like this is such a simple questions, but... My output window is not showing up my trace commands. What could be wrong? Thank you so much. I'm just a beginner in ActionScript. Thank you. ...more >>

I have been trying to make an Active desktop for the college i work for, and I need to figure out how to make it so when i click on a button, it will open a program (Like Microsoft word) I just need a simple script, and i have been playing around with on (release) { getURL("file:", "_...more >>

How do I trace what was loaded into a MC? I have the following: //create a new movie clip and then load the first main movie topLoad = this.createEmptyMovieClip("mainContent_top", 50); topLoad._x = 235; topLoad._y = 85; topLoad._alpha = 0; bottomLoad = this.createEmptyMovieClip("mainConte...more >>

I have created an interactive map that allows users to zoom in/out with a slider bar. Additionally, they can pan left, right, up and down. All actions occur in one frame. I created a reset button that should take users back to the map's original location and size. I have the code to reposition...more >>

I want mc1 to follow mc2 but still do what it does now onClipEvent (enterFrame) { if (Key.isDown(Key.SPACE)) { _root.laser.gotoAndPlay(2); laser._x = sp._x; laser._y = sp._y; } } ...more >>

I is possible to attach a movie clip dynamically and specify it to be a mask? Thank you! B...more >>

I just received this error on my Flash project. It's in my XML parsing function in a Class. What does it mean exactly and how do I get rid of it? If i comment out the new line, it goes away, but the SWF seems to work just fine with it there. ...more >>

i created an empty text field. it is a multiline dynamic text field. how can i enter multiple text, i can only display 1 line. 2. is it there a way of using a single text file for information of more than one dynamic text field. and how do you force a line wrap? ...more >>

Ok, I tried not to post here and figure it out myself but I am so confused, I am not sure how to fix this. I tried reading the books I have on AS, searching this forum and tutorials on other sites but I can't figure out how to navigate this XML, pull information from certain nodes and incremen...more >>

I've found the asp-xml-flash (datagrid) case and I'm trying to study it. But I keep getting this error: Connector STATUS - Contacts_xmlcon/Fault/XMLConnector.Results.Parse.Error/received data had an XML parsing error -6 Can someone tell me where to look for the error? It's something wr...more >>

I?m trying to create a little game using the hit test function. in the first part of this game I create a array with some enemies ships using attachMovie - works fine. I?m having problem with this function: //verify hitTest against Enemys for (n=0; n<enemyArray.length; n++) { //test t...more >>

Hi All, I have to change the appearance of the datagrid, but don't know how to do it 1) How do I hide a column in a datagrid? 2) How do change the color of a cell? 3) How do I remove the line between any two columns? I'm using Datagrid V2 component TIA Mahes...more >>

I'm a newbie here so please be gentle and patient. I'm not sure if this is the best category for this question so please inform me if I need to look elsewhere. BRIEF HISTORY: I have created a "show" that uses several sound clips as a narrative throughout the piece with each MP3 clip loaded a...more >>

I am working on the following project and can't get over this problem I am having. http://www.agilitygraphics.com/2006/pages/main.html I am loading the little squares with one loadListener. It works fine so far. Once all 16 square are loaded I want to load the main movie on the right. Sinc...more >>

Can you make so mc1 cant go off the screen???? plz try fixing it onClipEvent (enterFrame) { if (this.spaceship._x<600 or _x>600 or _y<600 or _y>600) { if (Key.isDown(Key.LEFT)) { this._x -= 5; } } } onClipEvent (enterFrame) { if (Key.isDown(Key.RIGHT)) { this._x +...more >>

I have some m.c. with onRelease functions that take the playhead to diff frames. I have placed all the mc onRelease functions in the first frame of the timeline. An example of one of the m.c.'s buttons with instance name 'community' community.onRelease=function(){ _global.lastPressedNavBtn...more >>

Do a search on tree and find out how few responses have been made to question in this area. I was wondering if this whole area was too simple and people didn't respond or what the issue is...more >>

can you tell me a working action script that would replace this? if(mc1 collides with mc2) { make mc2 disapear } Sincerly rbr1234...more >>

Hey everyone! I took the tutorial on visualbasic and flash found here: http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/flashslideshow/ and frankly, I am still lost. Here is my question: I have an exe created in visualbasic. and I have variables passed the way it reccommends in this pdf. http:...more >>

I am making a training course with each sections are split up between differen swf's. In the first page, the user enter's his/her name. Then the users name is transferred between and displayed on each of the different swf's. I'm trying to figure out how to get the variables to each of the m...more >>

Building a powerpoint style presentation controlled by hidden navigation, ie arrow keys. Trying to include some skinless FLV full screen video slides. The video's in these slides need to be launched by arrow keys or space bar. It is easy to change slides with arrow navigation. Finding control...more >>

I've used the loadMovieNum() script on the following website: www.ilovebigals.com. From the fading intro to the concept renderings page, the transition is good, level set at 0. But when I load any of the other .swf files I built for the other buttons (bowling, arcade, etc.) the screen goes bla...more >>

how can I keep sompthing in the same spot as sopmthing else example keep mc1 at same spot as mc2 at all times sincerly, rbr1234...more >>

Perhaps someone can help me. I have a map of the US in flash mx. Each state is a flash button, that performs an action in flash. However, I need to write an action script that can send this information to PHP: examples: "state=california" "state=new_york" "state=georgia" etc...you ...more >>

I'm working on a project where I am displaying lines of dynamic text that can be anywhere from 1 - 5 lines long. I'd like for the text boxes to be enclosed in art similar to a talk bubble which shrinks or grows to fit the amount of text on the screen rather than using scrollbars. I was ho...more >>

How do I load a number from a external file? I try several ways, but I get just atex loadVariables("planets.asp", this); stop(); var sunx2=Number(sunx); var suny2=Number(suny); var suny2 = new Number(1); setProperty("moon", _x, "90"); setProperty("moon", _y, "10"); set...more >>

I have unfortunatley done a project that I have been working on for months. I have been publishing my work for flashplayer 7. The problem is that now that I have to incorporate flash's upload facility I therefore need to publish for flash player 8. The problem arises because when I do, it crea...more >>

Hiya, Im having a problem adding data to an array. The way im working it is my flash sever sends a unique name to my client function which is below. When I trace the "tankName" the name prints outs fine. The problem is when I try to add it to an array it comes up as undefined. I was...more >>

Ok here is the problem.. I have one button with instance name btn11 and when it is pressed it does sertain thing like opening trough animation 4 other buttons. You push one of them and a text appears in a text field and the 4 buttons disappear. So when I push the first button again I want the ...more >>

Hi! I want to set text margins for TextArea component and I cant get it to work.. textarea.setStyle("marginLeft",40); textarea.setStyle("marginRight",50); ..regarding to documentation this should work .. but it does not.. Any ideas? thanks! ...more >>

I'm not sure if it's really a depth issue but when I put the following code in the first frame of my movie, it moves the manually placed mc instances also. Why does it do that? I am only trying to position the dynamic mc instance. I originally had "this." targeted and just recently changed it...more >>

Hello, I'm dynamically loading variables via a php and everything works fine, I'm using the LoadVars object and I need the variables downloaded to be "situated" on the _root of my movie, is that possible? I'd like to access to my variables like this: "_root.myVar" and not like this "myLoadVars...more >>

Hello, I'm dynamically loading variables via a php and everything works fine, I'm using the LoadVars object and I need the variables downloaded to be "situated" on the _root of my movie, is that possible? I'd like to access to my variables like this: "_root.myVar" and not like this "myLoadVars...more >>

The problem is next: I have a txt file (frame.txt) in which I have a variable: kep=2. I want read this variable into my swf file from the frame.txt file, and then jump to this frame in the swf (kep = 2 = framenumber). The next actionscript doesn't working: loadVariablesNum("frame.txt",0); ...more >>

I have hunted high and low for a decent scrollbar tutorial and I have too much work on to waste any more time on it, does anybody have a decent tutorial out there that does not include masking and tweening the text, and does not include using the UI component? I have found two so far but t...more >>

Hi We are a specialist digital media recruitment agency and have depserate need for high level AS2 developers. XML integration is essential. Our clients are primarily new media agencies in Central London and rates are c?250 a day. . If you or if you know anyone who would be interested ...more >>

If i send data to server through XML Socket using asp dot net i am getting in server, But the reply is not available in flash.I don't know where the mistake is? Help appreciated !...more >>

Does Flash have a continuation character like Director so long lines of code can fit within the editor window? Is there a limit to the numbers of characters in a single line of script? Just curious - I have one real long line of code in a current project so it made me wonder. -- Dave - w...more >>

Hi, I have a web-application project which requires interactive User Interfaces. It is more like a web based xml content editor. I have seen a few javascript based text editors but not much flash based ones. I dont have much experience on neither of the technologies so I have to spent some time...more >>