Is there an easy way to convert a string into a movieClip reference? I?m populating an array with movie clip references and other properties and then saving them to the sharedObject(). The problem is that many of the movieClips are nested within others and so the target path is not so simpl...more >>

check out this tutortial. it teaches you how to make a snake game: http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorial/Snake-Game/12972 but I want to make a wall where if the snake touches it, game over, just as if he touched a part of himself. so how do I do it? thanks ...more >>

Hi I'm working on a cd presentation and I'm trying to use the FileReference.download method to download some files from the cd.. I found out that wasn't possible, has anyone found a workaround or a way to do it? thanks a lot german ...more >>

Hi guys, I have a real simple problem here. I'm trying to attatch a variable to a movieclipname. I know its possible to do couse I've done this before. Problem is I only code about 3 or 4 times a year, so I tend to forget everyting everytime. I have a file with the solution but that on...more >>

Hi I'm looking for Flash solutions, please help. I want to do: - create a CD that contains a Flash Animation and a game - upon inserting the CD, Windows will first play the Flash Animation (The computer must have the autoplay enabled.) May be it should involve a small EXE that checks for...more >>

How can I pause a game???? I made a menu and when I press ESC the menu apeares, but I want to pause the game too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can I do that???...more >>

Seeking an experienced and creative developer/programmer/action script/zinc/problem solver to help me to complete my desktop application project. I have already built my program interface with Flash 8. What I now seek is help with the back-end scripting. THERE IS PAY. The main function o...more >>

Hi all, I am working on a key pad that has a clock, allows you to enter a time amount and then count down that amount or add seconds to it. Here is the file: http://us.f13.yahoofs.com/bc/445f90ab_152d4/bc/My+Documents/Flash+Keypad+test.sw f?bfBV5XEBqnmziZVj As you can see there ar...more >>

Hi, I searched this forum but found nothing on how to make a game similar to Simon. Can anyone provide a link to said tutorial?...more >>

I need to load data from an xml file. I have two variables inwhat= and name= when it populates the textfields in flash it just says undefined. Any ideas what is wrong?...more >>

any body knows how to restrict input data in to flash datagrid input when it is editable.... like as Input text field we restrict only for number insert or only for text(word) insert... if not understand then plz contact me by my mail. ankurpatel18@yahoo.com Thanks ...more >>

I'm quite new to flash, and am wondering if it is at all possible to make a button's actions say that it would pick a random frame....from frame 2 to 15....for a random quote page? Is this at all possible? Thanks ...more >>

i'm experiencing a weird issue with a swf that's being used to write a number variable to a .php file, and then retrieve the value of that variable when a button is pressed. here's a link, with a basic mock-up to show you what's happening: http://www.unconstruct.com/storage/PHPtest4.swf ...more >>

I have a mc that has an invisible button that is the entire size of the mc and scales the mc when rolled over and returns it to its original size when rolled out. It also plays a nested mc which has a button in it. Problem is trying to rollover this nested button without calling the invi...more >>

what do you mean with rotation point? CW CCW?? rS...more >>

I have added following code on a button, btn_lab5, but I get an error msg ,"Must appear within on handler". Thanks in advance!!! btn_lab5.onRelease=function(){ gotoAndStop("intro", 1); }Thanks in advance!!! ...more >>

Hello, I am trying to create a group of buttons that can be used as a 1, 2, 3 step informational. If the user mouse over step 1 (number1) he/she should see a box open with additional step procedures or descriptions. I have created all the necessary buttons (the number buttons and corresp...more >>

Hey, I have a small area that i want a slider to slide over links and follows the mouse with a small delay. Ive gotten it to follow without a problem however it follows the _x through out the whole movie... Im needing to run a hit test but im not sure how to achieve this... so far this is ...more >>

Hi, I've been working on this problem for a couple of days but can't seem to find a way around it. I'd appreciate any help! Basically, I have a swf file which contains a small slideshow, simply 5 buttons along the bottom that flick between 5 different main pictures all inside the swf. ...more >>

Hi, I've been working on this problem for a couple of days but can't seem to find a way around it. I'd appreciate any help! Basically, I have a swf file which contains a small slideshow, simply 5 buttons along the bottom that flick between 5 different main pictures all inside the swf. ...more >>

Is it possible to attache a movie clip from the library to a motion guide and then animate it along that path you set up?...more >>

I'm having a problem where after selecting something from a comboBox, the mouse events sent to buttons and movieClips (that have nothing to do with the comboBox) no longer work correctly. After using the comboBox, if you click on a button or movieClip, without moving the mouse, the button or m...more >>

we know " " should enclosed with any string , what if there is a string inside a string ? (for actionscript !!!)...more >>

PLEASE HELP...I'm trying to display the current month and day within 2 dynamic text fields (one for the month and one for day). Any ideas?...more >>

hi, when i used loadmovie method for loading images it's working fine. when i use that one in printing using printjob() method the images are not displayed in print outs. plz give me soltuion for this.the code of that ia as follows var path = pupilInfo.pupilphoto; // here i am getting that...more >>

How can I set a specific item as the current item in a static combobox? Can't seem to find the right property/method for it....more >>

I am working on a large app that is populated with dynamically loaded images. I have been loading on demand, but there are points where it would make sense to pre-cache a lot of the images that get reused. Trouble is, since each image is dynamically loaded into a complicated hierarchy of mo...more >>

Hi, how do i load external jpeg into flash movie? Can someone show me the actionscript? Thanks...more >>

How would I go about stopping the onResize function when the two MCs collide. heres my example page http://www.boogiestick.com/flash/ heres my code so far Stage.scaleMode = "noScale"; Stage.align = "LT"; //REPOSITION MCs================================== MainArt._x = 0; MainArt._...more >>

Hi All, Is is it possible to have a button on release go to and play a certain frame in the current scene and only then go to another scene? I'm providing the best "shot" at the code below, but would appreciate someone correcting it, as it doesn't work. on (release) { gotoAn...more >>

Hi all, I've used 'MovieClipLoader' in my fla and while I trace action in 'onLoadProgress' it didn't respond anything while other events like 'onLoadStart,onLoadComplete' are responding well. Even I tried with view>DownLoad Settings>DSL 32.6 (Kbps) and view>Simulate Download Options W...more >>

On the first frame of the main timeline I have the following script, but it does not work. Can anyone tell me why? The fla file is at http://www.rickcornett.com/drop.down.fla stop(); who_btn.onRelease = function () { _root.gotoAndStop("advertising"); } The who_btn is nested...more >>

On the first frame of the main timeline I have the following script, but it does not work. Can anyone tell me why? The fla file is at http://www.rickcornett.com/drop.down.fla stop(); who_btn.onRelease = function () { _root.gotoAndStop("advertising"); } The who_btn is nested...more >>

I have an example of a thumbnail scroller that I've altered a little. The problem I am having is with inserting two text fields on the fly and stopping the scroller when the user mouses outside the flash object. First question: How do I create two text fields, one on top of the other and l...more >>

Hi, Is it possible to copy a loaded image from a movie clip to another ? I load several images that I res-cale for a thumbnailer and would like to when I select one to re-scale it into another movie clip. Instead of reload the external image, how to copy it ? Stan ...more >>

Lets say that i have a button with an instance name of btn_next Is there a way to use Actionscript to "press" that button every 5 seconds if it has not been pressed yet? I want to use this to autoplay a slideshow, but also allow people to press the next button if they want it to go faster. ...more >>

Hi, I'm quiet new to Flash and was wondering if it was possible to have a movie jump to random scenes or load random. swf?s I have tried everything and several tutorials as well but unfortunately they all seem not to answer my query. Basically what I need is for example the movie starts of...more >>

Hello, I am a little newbie question - how to make a button play a clip faster/slower/backwards? Not just jumping 10 frames up or back, but playing this frames with faster speed. Thanks, waiting for your help. ...more >>

On my welcome page, one can turn off the sound, which is on by default. How can I use actionscript to check whether a visitor has turned the sound off or not? Because in case he has turned it off, I want to direct the user to a certain frame later (frame 2 in scene 2) In case he hasn't t...more >>