Hi all, I'm trying to decompile an swf with flasm (I like to do so to learn more about flash bytecode). Now I've come across some really sketchy swf file that apparantly crashes flasm, 'cause it only outputs garbage. Her is the FLASM error log: ________________________ Fri Feb 09 22:...more >>

Yes, btw, I understood how I shouldn't be putting actionscript inside objects and had moved it to the main timeline's 1st Frame after making proper adjustments to code, but of course that didn't help either. Anyhow, someone elsewhere explained to me how one can't have any nested rollov...more >>

Hi, If I have already created a movieclip and am currently in the onEnterFrame method, can I change the clip that that object references in the library? For example can I do something like this function onEnterFrame() { this = _root.attachMovie( ... ) } Thanks Wil ...more >>

OK, so I know that this is probably a VERY simple question, but I am new to Flash, so can somebody please help? I am trying to post the contents of several text inputs to a CGI script when the user clicks a submit button using the following script: (I have removed the address to the actual CGI...more >>

Sorry about this, it is my first time posting. I have a web site were I embed swf movies on individual html pages. I have a button to open a html page ref code but I need the page to open on a particular frame in the movie. I would be most grateful for any help. Carl on (release) { ge...more >>

Right! I have this calander which I need to add event's to. The calander work's fine but when I add an event I'm lost as to what script I need to put on it to highlight just one date in any given month! Hear's the url: http://www.thedesignport.com After going to the home page goto the calnde...more >>

Using AS I created a dynamic movieclip with a bunch of symbols in it using attachMovie. But how can I make copies or duplicates of this on the stage w/ dynamic content intact? "duplicateMovie" as far as I can tell doesn't include content that's been dynamically loaded... or can it? ...more >>

hi how to add one imagefolder to this prolem, stop(); //next button next_btn.onPress=function(){ if(mc_content._currentframe==mc_content._totalframes){ mc_content.gotoAndStop(1) }else{ mc_content.nextFrame() } } //last button last_btn.onPress=function(){ if(mc_content....more >>

Hi, I am trying to write to an XML file and need to ensure that any ampersands are written as & Does Actionscript have a function to convert this? Thanks for your advice...more >>

Hello, OK, this seems like it would be simple, but I cannot get it to work. I have 2 flv's that have to play at the same time - one is a prof. in front of a electronic microscope and the other is the actual feed from the microscope - so I need them to be able to be controlled by one set of ...more >>

Hi everyone, I have a remote controle for Presentation witch emulates the PageUp and PageDown button. I am trying to make it work with one of my Flash 8 Project. I found this code on the help files of ActionScript 2.0 but it seems that it does not work on any computer that i tried it ...more >>

Ok guys i know this is a ridiculously silly question or im doing something completely wrong :S but i have 1 dropdown or combobox whatever you would like to call it and 1 button The Objective : To trace the selected value of the dropdown on press of a button Dropdown Instance Name is s...more >>

It's me again with my infinite questions. I have this code written to preload all of my .swf's in the background upon opening my site. Each of those swf files is a "loadMovieClip" function on various objects within the site. The code is: contArr = [ "aboutPage.swf", "casestudiesSlide...more >>

In flash8,in the level other than _root the dynamic text not get displayed when the font is not embedded sometimes. This problem is only for text not for images. When we create dynamic textfield it troubles me a lot. Anyone help me quickly ...more >>

Hello all, I was wondering if it is possible to pass variables between two standalone swfs that are not being hosted on a webserver. I am creating a flash projector to go on a CD Rom and want to load another swf into the _root level and in the process, want to pass a variable or two to th...more >>

:beer; Well, i seach on the web many times, but i can´t find a solution about this case. I just have a button on the stage and the getURL function inside of onRelease function inside of this button When i click on this button, it´s worl well (in another OS), but not the same in windows x...more >>

hello all, I'm looking for a good tutorial if you know of one. My scenario is I'm placing a cookie on the user based on their referrer (this part is done). My need is to have actionscript in an already existing flash presentation that says "IF this cookie is present, then getURL(th...more >>

Does anyone know how to create interaction with a button, as with StartDrag, limited to a pre-defined path...more >>

Hello, I have used the attached code to apply transition effects to a JPEG This code works great but when I try to install thumbnail buttons using loadclip or loadmovie the JPEG loads with out the effect or doesn't load at all. What can I do to get my thumbnails to load JPEG's w...more >>

Hi im very new to flash but am looking to learn some more about it i have tried to use the pre-built components in flash and was just wondering where or how you can retrieve the values from the checked boxes i know how to do for 1 checkbox by using if ( instancename.value = true){ tra...more >>

I have been using flash for a while now but still rely on simple dodges than doing things the correct/better way. A good example is my toggle but that set a movie clip to invisible when pressed. I know lots of ways of using the button as a simple toggle (on/off switch) but I tried this to...more >>

I want to define a new method to search arrays for specific values. I have a new class defined like this: class Array2 extends Array{ function Array2(){ } function myMethod(){ } } In my code I use this line to declare a new instance: var myArray:Array2=new...more >>

I want to build a menu (no matter its look) which will pickup its topics in a DB Table. Of course, there will be pre-scripted action in the .swf which can tell the menu what to do when a new topic is encountered after browsing the appropriate DB Table. Also, there will be in the .fla a pre...more >>

I"m trying to work with this play backwards script inside of two levels or two movie levels It's a very rudimentary look, I'd prefer to get it working before I add the real 3d elements. http://www.project1media.com/testlevel.zip I'm very desperate at this point and my understanding of...more >>

Hello, I am trying to make a site for myself and I would like to make a movie clip which will be changed in size (scaled) when specific buttons are pressed. I would like to make a gradual transition from one size to the other using actionscript . I tried to find a tutorial on this but nothin...more >>

Hi, I have an ATL Composite control with Flash ActiveX object. The communication between Flash and ATL control is done through ExternalInterface. This all works fine in ActiveX Test container. However, when I host my ATL composite control in IE6.0, CallFunction keeps throwing com_error. ...more >>

Hello. I have an intro that at the very end I have a button to press. What ActionScript code would I use to have that button when clicked launch a 24 slide presentation I have already created? This will be a locally run presentaton, no web whatsoever is used. I just want to use the intro f...more >>

Is it possible to build a sound recorder with ActionScript? I know that you can do it with a Flash Media Server. But that requires a steam and a server. I just want a simple recorder/player so that a user could test and adjust the settings of his/her microphone by visiting a we...more >>

How to control the Flash list the slide block slide whit AS?...more >>

I'm using MX2004 - how do I add an action for an email link instead of a website link? Thanks!...more >>

Can anyone send me to a website that has a basic, freeware easy to understand PHP server based flash form that a novice actionscriptor would be able to implement to a website. - Thanks....more >>

I have a checkbox that when clicked, it loads a movie onto the stage, that works beautifully. The problem is that I can't seem to figure out a way to unload the movie when I uncheck the checkbox. Below is the code I am using to load the movie. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. ...more >>

Hi, I'm fairly new to flash, and would love some help with opening a link in a new window. I have created a button and just need to know what actionscript I am meant to put on the button to get a separate window to display the link. THANKS IN ADVANCE ...more >>