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MC positioned by X/Y - but when scaled X/Y changes? Help?!
Posted by mmaler at 4/19/2007 11:14:04 PM
I have an MC that is dynamically positioned by XML coordinates that are stored within an XML file. When a button is clicked, the MC moves to the specified X/Y coordinates (which works fine). When I scale the to 75%, the X/Y coordinates change within the MC and when the button is clicked t...more >>

overlaping movie problem
Posted by nu guy at 4/19/2007 11:05:13 PM
The project includes several overlapping movies controlled by buttons the size of the start of the movie. I've got everything working except that when I roll out and on to another button I need the movie that's playing to complete before the next movie starts so things will be smooth. Here...more >>

Moving Attached Clips
Posted by evil_muffin_man at 4/19/2007 9:41:11 PM
I've used this in two programs, and neither one works. I attach a movie clip with attachMovie(); and in it I set the name to "char_mc" or something else. Then I try to say char_mc._x = blah; and it does not move. The code I use is on the main storyline. It does not work for _x, _y, _xsca...more >>

Actionscript 3 Training
Posted by M2. at 4/19/2007 8:57:48 PM
I'm looking to get some training for Actionscript 3 in the near future... I'd be interested in online courses, or in class training... being as I'm in the NYC area, I can't imagine it's too hard to find, but, I'm coming up empty. It doesn't have to be tomorrow, but, in the next month or so ...more >>

controlling loaded movies from main timeline
Posted by davidlieb at 4/19/2007 8:31:46 PM
I'm using loadMovie to load SWF movies into levels and movie clip "markers". How can I control the loaded movie from a button on the timeline? For example, when my users click a main timeline button, I'd like the loaded movie to jump to a frame, fade out, and unload itself... Thanks! ...more >>

loading external JPGs
Posted by raindrummer at 4/19/2007 7:20:17 PM
I'm building a generic slideshow. The slideshow displays NINE buttons. Each button, when clicked, will load a corresponding external JPG. For example, if I click BUTTON THREE then JPG THREE is loaded. BUTTON TWO loads JPG TWO, etc.. I'm looking for a way to "recognize" if there are FEWER avai...more >>

Setting the duration of an action
Posted by Slave_8 at 4/19/2007 6:53:38 PM
Is there a way to control the timing and/or blending of the color changes in this code? import flash.geom.ColorTransform; import flash.geom.Transform; var colorTrans:ColorTransform = new ColorTransform(); var trans:Transform = new Transform(pages_main_mc); trans.colorTransform = col...more >>

variable IF inside mc
Posted by Peter Hahmann at 4/19/2007 6:39:15 PM
Hi, I have the following question: I have 5 buttons inside a movie clip and i would like to work with the variable IF. For example, if the button 1 is released it plays the main timeline and after finishing, tru the variable if, the timeline is redirected to a frame x. i'm sorry ...more >>



Duplcating Objects give me some advice
Posted by nudnic at 4/19/2007 6:21:30 PM
I have been using the following function to duplicate objects. Is there a better way? function copy_obj( the_obj ) { var new_obj = new Object(); for ( var p in the_obj ) { new_obj[p] = the_obj[p]; } return new_obj; } ...more >>

image scroller
Posted by charlie imac at 4/19/2007 5:23:32 PM
I started out at kirupa forum but am not getting help so I'm posting here. I was trying to make a scroller like this one http://yzdesignatrium.com/ - select Portfolio when I stumbled upon the kirupa Adding Thumbnials tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm Here...more >>

Loading content in advance to save time
Posted by maguskrool at 4/19/2007 5:00:50 PM
Hi, I'm working on a website that will require loading some movies and a decent amount of .jpgs. I've compressed everything as much as I possibly could, but I believe I have read somewhere about loading this sort of content before the user actually takes the action(s) that would load this cont...more >>

Streaming issues
Posted by LuigiL at 4/19/2007 4:52:06 PM
Hi all, I'm streaming (progressive download) video with no soundchannel so I can stream voice-overs in the chosen language. Doesn't work well. Either the sound plays, it plays to late, it plays a small bit and stops, doesn't play all together. Sometimes the video stops when the sound kicks i...more >>

Need some help running simultanious scripts
Posted by shieldwolf342 at 4/19/2007 4:41:05 PM
Hi, I am currently running in an animation a live refresh clock and a motion path. This is the clock script i am using in frame 1. [H]time=new Date(); // time object var seconds = time.getSeconds() var minutes = time.getMinutes() var hours = time.getHours() if (hours<12) { ampm = "...more >>

digital timer
Posted by cadflash2 at 4/19/2007 2:03:46 PM
Is it possible to create a digital timer with count down in flash? It will be great if somebody can give me a sample. ...more >>

loadMovieNum
Posted by mph100 at 4/19/2007 1:27:16 PM
What is the script for loading a .swf , and also setting the X, Y postion. I am using this, What am I doing wrong?? on (release) { loadMovieNum("http://www.beingfreenow.com/contact1.swf", 1); setProperty("1", _x, 20); setProperty("1", _y, -270); } PLEASE HELP. ...more >>

loadMovieNum
Posted by mph100 at 4/19/2007 4:12:39 AM
:mad; What am I doing wrong??? on (release) { loadMovieNum("http://www.beingfreenow.com/contact1.swf", 1); setProperty("1", _x, "20"); setProperty("1", _y, "-270"); }...more >>

Technical Questions
Posted by MurMeeKeer at 4/19/2007 4:08:45 AM
Hi, Where do I get the important interview questions in Flash Actions Script? Please help me....more >>

How to disable swf controls
Posted by Denise Hambrick at 4/19/2007 1:14:16 AM
How do I disable the play (Cntl Enter), forward one frame (->), etc. controls during play of a swf? I have some files that require valid inputs to allow the user to continue, but if the user knows these controls, they can bypass my controls. It must be simple to disable, but I have not f...more >>

Swapping Variables
Posted by MurMeeKeer at 4/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hi all, How to swap two variables(without creating one more temporary variable)?...more >>

From Flash to Javascript
Posted by baggio2004 at 4/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hi all, i have a problem that make me very sadness.... i have to pass from flash some variables to a page html (where flash is). In my flash i have this code on a button, on(press) { fscommand ("setColor", "3"); } in the html page i have this javascript <script Language="JavaS...more >>

load swf problem
Posted by chaoyu at 4/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
I use loadMovie or loadMovieNum to load a swf file ,but can't let it gotoAndStop the second frame.Wish somebody can help me!...more >>


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