Hi, I've tried using the print() function to print a scrollpanes content, but all it prints is that which is visible. Is it possible to print all of the content, including that which is not visible in the pane at that particular moment. Thanks for any help, ~Oni. ...more >>

I got this tutorial from an online site, I went through it and it worked out fine. But when I tried to implement it into my actual file, it doesn't work and gave me an error msg, "**Error** Scene=Scene 1, layer=actions, frame=25:Line 4: There is no property with the name 'pi'. degrees =...more >>

I created a flash navigation panel for my website. For one of the buttons I want the button to open a new window instead of having it in the same window. I know that it is usually done by Javascript on websites but I am not sure how to do it with actionscript or if its even possible. How do...more >>

Hello, I began using the getTextExtent object in Flash 7 where it appeard to function perfectly. Now having moved upto flash 8, I am getting incorrectly reported heights irregardless of the settings I choose. I have tried with and without embedded fonts, but to no avail. Is this a pr...more >>

Hi, I am having endless trouble with sound. I do 100+ voice files per project, so I load dynamically: voice = new Sound(this); voice.onSoundComplete = function() { play(); }; voice.loadSound("001.mp3", false); voice.start(); This is working fine, as long as I use the so...more >>

/* on my firt frame of scene 1 */ var rish2 = au04.bat ; var rish3= au06.bat ; var rish4= an04.bat ; var rish5 = mcaf.bat ; var rish6 = sysm.bat ; var rish7 = no06.bat ; var rish8 = micr.bat ; /* on my buton install */ on (press) { fscommand("exec" , "rish+text1._currentframe...more >>

You can create online Flash content with pagefish.com. There are lots of opportunities like entering text, sound, video, pictures and it has a very basic user interface. One can create a complete flash web site in couple of seconds. http://www.pagefish.com ...more >>

I know that getURL("whatever.com" target="_blank") will open in a new window, but is there a way to make it open as minimized?? JavaScript isn't an option either. Thanks guys....more >>

First sorry on my bad English lenguage and I am New in Flash and Action script. I work with three list box with instance name lista1, lista2 & lista3 I write next code: lista2.dataProvider = lista1.selectedItems; if (lista1.getItemAt(zeljko).label = lista1.selectedItems); { ...more >>

example website-- rhsfbla.org I've got everything working except for the photogalleries. I have a set of thumbnails arranged horizontally inside a movieclip, called "winterthumbs_mc". I have two buttons, "left_btn" and "right_btn". I want the buttons to move the movieclip left and right acro...more >>

Hello A`m using getBytesLoaded to load a bunch of movieclips inside a movie. The movies are loaded when the user presses a button. It works perfectly in IE, but when I se the sites in ex. Firefox it almost like the script dont work. I uses getBytesLoaded to make a "hvite" fader wait for a ...more >>

I am creating an extensive portfolio with pictures that load from an external XML file. After the movie finishes loading I want to begin caching the images before they are needed so that they will load faster when they are called. Is there an easy way to do this? ...more >>

Is it possible to make a certain size pop up window from a link in an xml file that has been loaded into Flash? If so does anybody know the xml or actionscript code? I already have my text loading in Flash from the XML file - and I have my links that open in a new window, but is it possible to...more >>

Hi all, This should be a good brain teaser for you. I am using Flash Professional 8 and am at a pretty good level with it but am somewhat pathetic at actionscript although I have been working at it. As such I need "sit Rover, sit" actionscript instructions ;) What I need to do is of...more >>

Hi, I'd like to know what script was used for the www.revolverthemovie.co.uk site. You will see images of the characters on the site and when you move the mouse left, they move right and vice versa. Couls someone tell me how this is done? And explain the script in a little detail so i ...more >>

hi am loading data from an external xml but sometimes it uses the xml from the temp files of internet explorer that was already loaded... how do i make sure it always loads from the external xml file... thanks ...more >>

Could someone help me on how to protect my flash movie from being copied, imported to viewer's pc? I knew that there is no 100% effectiveness method, but at least I could prevent an average computer users from copying my flash movie from my site. I've learned that one of the method is to u...more >>

Hi there people, I'm pretty new with the whole components bit, well flash in general. I'm using Flash's own combo box, and I'm trying to get a link in the box. I've recently learnt how to load a SWF movie into another using loadMovieNum ("Blah.swf", 1) and I want to beable to load in other...more >>

I am trying to calculate the distance between X1 and X2, and display it on my stage. I am having problems, in that the output tells me my variables are undefined and that they have a value of NaN, whatever that means. I am fairly new to flash, and can't figure out what's wrong. Can someone pl...more >>

Does anyone know where I can find a tutorial on creating eyes that follow the mouse cursor moving around on the page?...more >>

Ok i have been playing around with getting vars from a MySQL database (threw php and the loadvarsnum). I have created a hit counter. Ive noticed that if i refresh the page it will not run the php script again. I have to fully get out of that internet window and go to it again for it to read th...more >>

Don't know if anybody ever encounter this but my preloader won't appear until about half the bar is loaded. I tried exporting to the 2nd frame but it doesn't seem to correct the problem. Anyone have some suggestions. this.onEnterFrame = function() { var amount:Number = this.getBytesLoade...more >>

This is a noobish question, but I know Flash 5 had an autoscripting sort of feature rather than having to hand code everything in, does MX Pro 2004 have the same feature, and if so, where can I find it??? THANKS! ...more >>

Hi, How do you print full pane content? I've tried the following with "bframe", "bmax", and "bmovie": print(pane.content, "bmovie"); And all it does is print only what is visible... not the full movie. Thanks for any help, ~Josh. ...more >>

Hi I'm stuck and I need a help in storing a coordinate in array. I have this scroll bar, when a user roll it out or click outside of it, it will disappear (removeMovieClip) How to save the last coordinate of cube_1's bar x and y position? I need to save it because I have more items on ...more >>

So i have a swf called index there is a movieclip and a container on there the container holds the content or the site the movie clip is a bar, and has its own container, which is where the buttons are called to the buttons are a seperate swf, that is called into the container on the bar. ...more >>

My question is perhaps similar as the previous, but quite clear, How to pass a variable value from Flash file to JavaScript? Example - i made some test in flash, or asked something the user; depending on his answered, i wand JavaScript to decide what to do, and where to forward the variabl...more >>

In a shooting game I place a bullet hole using attachMovie("bullet", "bulllet"+i,i) but I noticed that when shots are taken quickly, some are lost. Is attachMovie() a resource hungry function and if it is what would be a replacement? ...more >>

How can I stop a movie clip (part of a mask) from playing on a rollover event? I chose the mc and added the following action script but it didnt work on (rollOver) {stop();} I am trying to create a news bar which runs over the screen from left to right, so I used a mask and a tweened click...more >>