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Need fresh pair of eyes
Posted by bobelzzib at 8/30/2005 12:00:00 AM
Hey all. I have a flash video recorder set up to do some encoding, and based on the users input to where they want the connection stream to for a live or recorded, or both, it should the go to a 'subscriber' frame and then connect the camera object, etc. I have successfully done this, howeve...more >>

Problem to close a video flv in flashmx 2004
Posted by Israel Goytia at 8/29/2005 12:34:26 PM
Excuse for my english..... : ) I hope that you understand Hi, I have a little trouble. In my site I have a media display with a video stream .flv. When I go to the secction with the video and this video begin to run, I change of section and the video still running and it doesn't be. The act...more >>

AM I STUPID? streamnotfound event not fired
Posted by ottocid at 8/26/2005 12:28:23 PM
This is really weird, and happens in all the FCS servers i can access When I try to play an unexistent stream no streamnotfound event is fired. on the server side application streams tab i get that the "nonexistent" stream is PLAYNG LIVE!!!!!! New NetStream created (stream ID: 1). ...more >>

What's with this forum?
Posted by Rusty_B at 8/26/2005 12:22:10 PM
Is it me or is there 5 people using communication server in the world? This forum is hardly used it seems. Is there another forum out there that is more active?...more >>

Can't modify flv files
Posted by topper2k at 8/26/2005 12:00:00 AM
Here's what's happening: If I post a new FLV file to my applications directory, I can rename it, post over it delete it etc. so long as the file has not been streamed to a user through their browser. If I access the video stream through my browser, watch the entire video, close my brow...more >>

play, pause, rewind buttons for flash communication server?
Posted by Rusty_B at 8/25/2005 7:38:25 PM
Am I correct in assuming Flash Communication Server doesn't come with play, pause, and rewind buttons? If this is the case can someone point me to a tutorial in doing this?...more >>

Sound doesn't streaming!
Posted by kleva82 at 8/24/2005 12:17:18 PM
Hi! All my FCS application now are not streaming sound! I don't know why that can be! Maybe, becouse I've installed second USB webcamera+microphone? I don't know, but now even FCS samples are not streaming sound!!! What can be wrong??? ...more >>

Live Webcast?
Posted by micheSWE at 8/24/2005 6:35:57 AM
Where can I find a tutorial on how to create a live webcam application? I've been searching macromedias website and google for 2 days now without any result. Please, help me on this one!! Thanks...more >>



setProperty and arrays - server sided
Posted by dejayfx at 8/23/2005 8:46:52 PM
ok, so on the client side you do it like var arr = new Array(); so.data.something = arr; then, to add an element you could so.data.something.push(elem); but how do you do it server sided? setProperty would translate the above to something like this: var arr = new A...more >>

flv duration
Posted by topper2k at 8/23/2005 8:19:36 PM
I'm using the Flash Communication Server to stream flv files through the Media Playback Component. For some reason, I am not able to scrub through the stream. The playback head displays flush right and I cannot scrub through the video as you would expect to in a true stream. I've read in...more >>

Unable to install FlashComInstaller
Posted by johnnystorm0 at 8/22/2005 10:05:13 PM
I downloaded FlashComInstaller for the Mac OSx 10.4.2 but when I attempt to run the installer I get the following error: "An installation of Macromedia Flash MX could not be found. Installation canceled" ...more >>

Does Flashcomm 2.0 use on2 vp6 for it's streaming media?
Posted by BackBayChef at 8/22/2005 1:53:05 PM
Well the titles says it all. Does Flashcomm 2.0 use on2 vp6 for it's streaming media? I am also assuming 1.0 and 1.5 use the Sorenson compression. --BackBayChef www.how2dance.com www.chameleon.how2dance.com...more >>

Talking to another web server
Posted by mstat at 8/22/2005 12:00:00 AM
I am attempting to respond to input from a Flash Client to the server. I need the server to be able to receive input from the client and then take the variables to another web server. Once the web server analyzes the stuff, I need it to talk BACK to the FCS to drive some variables back that...more >>

Media Playback Component
Posted by topper2k at 8/22/2005 12:00:00 AM
I'm trying to use the Media Playback Component to stream video from my Flash Communication Server and am not sure how to set the url property. In the examples I've been able to get to work without the playback component, I am using a video object and the code looks like this: nc = new Ne...more >>

Changes in main.asc
Posted by mstat at 8/22/2005 12:00:00 AM
I have successfully loaded the FCS product and am working through samples. I have added my own application attempt and have successfully tested that. I have some SSAS calling on a method on the flash client. I am passing a variable back to the client and successfully showing the value in a ...more >>

I need reference for the objects and methods
Posted by FireSt at 8/20/2005 10:50:33 AM
I need reference for the objects and methods that comm server support. can smb. help? I have good skills in ActionScript but I'm new to the comm. serv. and it would be much more easier if I can find list with the methods instead of reading the source of all sample files... ...more >>

Can I save audio using AudioConference?
Posted by martin47 at 8/19/2005 8:30:23 PM
Greetings. I have a question. I?m using the AudioConference component in an application to do some e-learning. Beside the realtime class, I would like to save what the speaker says to use it later on a CD-Rom. Can I save on the server what is being said through tha AudioConference? Thanks ...more >>

FlashComm Dployment on a Large scale hosting enviroment
Posted by blackpulp at 8/19/2005 8:18:38 PM
Hey there, I have spent a considerable amount of time with your sales deptartment on the phone, and didn't really get many answers. I own and operate a hosting company, and would like to offer my clients shared flash comm packages. I would also like the signup to be automated, so I was won...more >>

Recording SoundCard Output
Posted by mProductions at 8/19/2005 6:37:22 PM
Basically what I want to do is have FlashComm record the output of my soundcard (and save it as FLV).. ie. I play an MP3 from WinAmp and Flash picks up the audio stream and sends it over.. And if it is possible... is it possible to record the Soundcard output AND record from the microphone...more >>

authoring extention won't install on my Mac!
Posted by Terje Dahl at 8/19/2005 8:15:41 AM
Hei. I am running a trial version of Flash MX Professional 2004 (v.7.2) on my Mac OS 10.3 without any problems. Now I am trying to install the flash com authoring extentions for Mac. The installer downloads and starts OK, but when the actual installation is to begin, the installer searche...more >>

Server Setup Questions
Posted by topper2k at 8/18/2005 6:58:46 PM
Hi, I'm new to FCS and need some help getting set up. I'm running on a windows box with IIS as the web server. I've got the FCS installed, but need to know some basic things like: What should my doc root directory be? samples, applications, or something else? Where should I put my ...more >>

Targetting AVPresence inside a movieclip
Posted by ewok781 at 8/18/2005 1:04:26 PM
Connecting an AVPresence instance which is at the _root with the following code works fine slot1.connect(nc); slot1.setUsername(userName); But i need to hold all my AVPresence's within a movieclip thats within another movieclip. The reason being is that i need multiple rows filled...more >>

file main.asc not execute
Posted by shadowya at 8/18/2005 12:00:00 AM
i have problem why script server-side not execute exp. code client side _global.connString = "rtmp://192.168.0.125/record_video/fcsBroadcast"; nc = new NetConnection(); nc.onStatus = ncStatus; nc.connect(connString, "BROADCASTER"); ...... switch (nsObj.code) { case...more >>

file main.asc not execute
Posted by shadowya at 8/18/2005 12:00:00 AM
i have problem why script server-side not execute exp. code client side _global.connString = "rtmp://192.168.0.125/record_video/fcsBroadcast"; nc = new NetConnection(); nc.onStatus = ncStatus; nc.connect(connString, "BROADCASTER"); ...... switch (nsObj.code) { ...more >>

Flash Comm Basics
Posted by topper2k at 8/17/2005 8:39:20 PM
Hi, I just purchased the Flash Communication Server so I can stream on demand video to users with the Flash 6 player. I'm having a little trouble getting started. I'm finding there isn't much documentation on how to install, set up and configure the server. I have basic questions like...more >>

FCS Bytes and Messages out of Control
Posted by zarevon at 8/17/2005 12:00:00 AM
Something seems to be dragging down our FCS (Flash Comm. Server) - we do have periodic network issues in the morinings, but for the most part, in the remainder of the day, all works as it should and we are quite happy. Typically we have 50 or so users connected to 1 of 6 live video feeds and...more >>

Stuck on how to correctly setup server
Posted by Johnny937 at 8/16/2005 3:52:34 PM
I have the following setup. apache2.x tomcat 5.5.x flash mx 2004 pro 7.2 flash communication server 1.5 I'm having trouble understanding how the Flash server hooks in with either Apache2 or Tomcat. I am unable to find any documentation on this and I have no clue where to go from her...more >>

Connecting more than 10 users to flash com fails
Posted by fire_flash at 8/16/2005 9:09:36 AM
I have a strange problem i developped a chat and i believe there is no problems in that. locally i can connect 50 users same time or in the server i can connect with multiple windows open , but when 10 different users try to connect the 11th one cant connect to the flashcom . my fl...more >>

Recording a live broadcast with Flashcomm
Posted by Neo Vault at 8/15/2005 10:06:04 PM
I'm trying to find a solution to recording a live broadcast using Flashcomm. Is there any out turnkey solution for this? ...more >>

FLV files - offline and online
Posted by Mark Berthelemy at 8/15/2005 11:57:08 AM
Hi, (It's been suggested that I ask this question here - I did originally ask in the http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=194&thre adid=1037577) I'm trying to find out whether it's possible to use the same flv file in two situations: 1) online a...more >>

Can't play video stream! Why???
Posted by kleva82 at 8/13/2005 10:48:25 AM
Hi. I've got very strange situation: First application (let it be 1.swf) publishes video stream to the server like: out_ns = new NetStream(nc); out_ns.attachAudio(source_mic); out_ns.attachVideo(source_cam); out_ns.publish("myStream", "live"); Second application tries to play it: ...more >>

Send email from Flashcom. Possible?
Posted by AlienCoder at 8/11/2005 11:05:23 AM
I'm writing some application, where i need to send a confirmation email, when all the users have submitted some form or after some time. So i thougth, that the best solution was to send an email from the server side application, or to execute some script (PHP), that sends it. Is it posssibl...more >>

Flash Comm Conferencing Project
Posted by gikltd at 8/11/2005 12:12:13 AM
Hello, Please look at http://www.schoolswithoutlimits.org/session_window_tutor.jpg http://www.schoolswithoutlimits.org/session_window_student.jpg The screen shots above are an example of what we would like to have developed as a Flash Comm application. We are looking for a develop...more >>

Communication Server Compatibility?
Posted by johnpaul3 at 8/10/2005 3:29:11 PM
I'm looking at purchasing Flash Communication Server 1.5. Is it compatible/friendly with the upcoming Flash 8? Will it be able to stream Flash 8 video? If not, when is a new server coming out that is compatible? thanx, JP ...more >>

Communication Components not working
Posted by SabyGaba at 8/10/2005 9:37:48 AM
Hello, I am a new person for Flash Communication Server. I m working on Flash Mx 2004 professional. I had downloaded some communication components from macromedia's website. But after downloading those components, i came to know that those components are intended for Flash Mx. Now i m ...more >>

License type
Posted by MTRX at 8/9/2005 7:12:52 PM
If I purchase Communication Server Professonal edition wich has 2500 connections can I install it on more than one server and user hardware based loadbalancing and load balance video streaming?...more >>

Communication App Inspector login failure
Posted by dubya at 8/9/2005 11:53:29 AM
yesterday i could. today i can't. same username, same password. the documentation gives no indication of what to do in the circumstance (it reads like it assumes it will just never happen) but it has happened. and is happening. my apps won't connect either. this happened once before ...more >>

Private Video/Text chat with document sharing
Posted by mrdebauchery at 8/9/2005 11:39:00 AM
Hi, I need to set up an online video chat system for an insurance broker which enables users to visit their website and choose to chat to a broker, using text or video if available. (Brokers will always have video). It should only allow a broker to chat to one person at a time and if a bro...more >>

Trace in Server Side ActionScript
Posted by kleva82 at 8/9/2005 7:36:18 AM
Hi! I've downloaded some examples from macromedia.com. Basicly, I've understand how it works, but still I have a question. For example ServerSide ActionScript code starts like application.onAppStart = function() { trace("starting up"); ... } So, where I can trace starting up? Whe...more >>

Analysis of stream data dynamically
Posted by stanyang at 8/9/2005 12:00:00 AM
I have a motion JPEG streaming data which comes from a carema, the streaming data looks like: ...--myboundary.Content-type: image/jpeg... "JPEG binary data" ...--myboundary.Content-type: image/jpeg... "JPEG binary data" ...--myboundary.Content-type: image/jpeg... "JPEG binary data" ...more >>

Passing a Value from Asp.net
Posted by khussan at 8/8/2005 12:26:21 PM
i m making a application in whihc user login on ASP page and a one more ASP page opened with differnet frames and one frame i want to run the chat application whihc is made in Flash using flash communication server. i want to pass the User name in the list of Chat People automatically when use...more >>

FCS does not respond to new connections
Posted by mgortarez at 8/8/2005 12:00:00 AM
We are having issues with FCS 1.5 Release 2 running on server 2003 P4 2.6 GHZ 512 MB Ram. We have created a simple webconference page with 4 cameras, simple connect, and chat. We are able to connect with video and audio with 3 -4 people, I can chat, it's seems to work beautifully. After 1...more >>

Simple question for macromedia staff
Posted by topcamman at 8/6/2005 12:00:00 AM
I have already posted this question, but have had no response. Seems like there are LOTS of posts here that do not receive a response. Anyway, I have installed the trial version of the communications server 1.5.. According to the info this comes complete with the communications components. H...more >>

A Question regarding SWF security when using FCS
Posted by PLee_Flash at 8/4/2005 10:10:20 PM
I know that there is probably no way to completely secure your Flash development work if you want to have end users see it...I was wondering (not having searched for/used the swf dissassembly tools), do you make it "significantly" harder for someone to rip-off your content by streaming your ...more >>

Anyone having Idea about AICC ?
Posted by arunbe at 8/4/2005 10:11:31 AM
Hi everyone ! I want to know about the AICC and the forlder structure for AICC. If anyone knows please send me the details or send me the links to study about that . Because , I want to implement a project using AICC with LMS communication. Bye ! ...more >>

Flash comm developer edition
Posted by speedy d at 8/4/2005 8:52:30 AM
is it possible to split the virtual hosts in to different virtual hosts servers? so i can mimic two servers? so one call would be rtmp://locaolhost , and the other rtmp://locaolhostOtherServer ? any guidence on how to do this if possible would be good. cheers ...more >>

Will an IP camera work with FlashComm Server?
Posted by twenty8000 at 8/4/2005 6:11:45 AM
Hello, I have a client with an IP camera who would like to broadcast an online classroom. Is this doable with Flash Communication Server, or is there a better way to do it? Thanks much for your insight... Ty ...more >>

communications components
Posted by topcamman at 8/4/2005 12:00:00 AM
have installed a trial version (1.5) flash comm server does this ver come complete with communications components or must I download and install these seperately? Supposedly they are aatomatically installed, but I see no evidence of them in flash mx, in components list any help? thanks ...more >>

onDisconnect
Posted by SabyGaba at 8/4/2005 12:00:00 AM
While working with a simple chat program, if the user closes the browser he will be getting disconnected. This can be proved as his name from the users got erased but, is it possible to run an external script if he disconnectlike this by passing him a variable. You can download the source ...more >>

flash comms components
Posted by dubya at 8/3/2005 12:00:00 AM
hey everybody :) fcs is a new thing for me. flash isn't though. nor are its components. i've had a bloody awful time with mm components before. have a look at http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=288&thre adid=1002081&highlight_key=y i posted just above...more >>


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