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Flash splash causing errors
Posted by koolade at 7/31/2003 3:47:55 PM
Hello,
I am sure there is a simple solution for this, but it's obviously over my head. I have a Flash movie that I plug into my html splash page. For those without Flash, I have an html link that takes them inside the site, past the Flash. I thought this would solve the problem of those withou... more >>
Detect Flash and replace movie with JPG?
Posted by xardoz at 7/31/2003 1:35:51 PM
Hi,
Does anyone know where I can find a script that will detect the Flash plugin in both IE and Netscape, and then, if Flash is not detected, display a jpeg instead of the movie?
This would be on an HTML page, and I don't want to direct to another URL if possible.
Thanks!
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launch a window whit out frame
Posted by micotic NO[at]SPAM hotmail.com at 7/31/2003 1:07:39 AM
Yes, i 've seen a cool flash web site , starting from a traditional
html it open a flash movie whit out frame and 70% trasparent , so
nice!!!
how can i do that ???
thanks
mikey... more >>
site check...
Posted by JuanL21 at 7/30/2003 7:36:06 PM
hi, please critique, comment, advice on the following site:
www.venechi.com
thanks!!!!!!
Referring URLs
www.venechi.com
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Filling an HTML page with a Flash Movie
Posted by Markcin at 7/30/2003 4:30:06 PM
Hello, could someone please explain to me how to publish a flash movie in an HTML document such that the Flash movie completely fills the page, and the user does not have to scroll down in the document?
I've tried almost everything that I could think of such as resizing the Canvas, but still I h... more >>
WARNING - EXTORTION by Flash Designers
Posted by StudioCerebral at 7/30/2003 12:57:27 PM
Attention - this is a public service announcement to anyone hiring Flash designers. This is not a joke. We apologize if this is being posted in the "wrong area" but we want to warn everyone possible! Please pass this message along and get the word out. If you are hiring web designers, take heed!
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Remote rollover?
Posted by sethcjayson NO[at]SPAM yahoo.com at 7/30/2003 7:53:40 AM
I'm not sure the best way to describe this.
I'm putting together a pretty simple site in Flash 5 (it's what I've
got...). Top bar has menu/buttons that, on mouseover, drop their menus
down. They're constructed as movie clips with button symbols within.
They're text and get a simple color chang... more >>
Buttons underneath Loaded Swf.
Posted by Rich at 7/29/2003 10:20:27 PM
Hi all,
I am trying to load a swf into level 1 above my main movie on level 0. The
button on level 0 which loads
this movie is then covered by the movie above (level 1). Although you cannot
see the button on level 0 below you can still press
it, this is where it all gos wrong as i have a but... more >>
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Text Question
Posted by susanchou at 7/29/2003 6:44:34 PM
I want to create text on my flashed site that is in a particular font (so I'd probably have to embed it somehow?) and is like real text, not an image. How do I do that?
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Can a button start a movie?
Posted by amclean123 at 7/29/2003 6:33:36 PM
If I create several movies can I have buttons control each movie?
Like using a menu with multiple links to different frames, but instead using flash movies so the site is contained in one page? Does this make sense?
I have created the movies and tried to make buttons that will start each movie,... more >>
new 2advanced
Posted by Alessandro dolfi at 7/29/2003 6:07:25 PM
www.2advanced.com
Comment?
I prefer the last!
Ale:_
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Now Loading....
Posted by funbunny at 7/29/2003 12:43:36 AM
Can any one tell me how do I get that "Loading..." before the flash site starts?
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Ideal website only Flash?
Posted by A. Myny at 7/28/2003 9:59:50 PM
Hello,
Suppose you want to build the ideal website. No problems with different
explorers (even the exotic ones), no problems with different screen sizes.
You want to have the pages as you designed it. Everything on the right
place.
Would you design it only Flash or use only Dreamweaver, or co... more >>
help me - variable width
Posted by tslherb at 7/28/2003 5:36:28 PM
i have designed a site fully in flash mx but i want the site to be appear the full size of the browser window. i have heard that you can do this by using a variable width. can someone please tell me how to do this
ie if viewed in 800x600 or 1024x768 the site will be the same width
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Javascripting
Posted by jsmom at 7/28/2003 12:10:15 PM
I have a splash page that follows through to a html page. I wanted the html page to open maximized, so I entered this code on the last frame
window.open('testpage.htm','myExample5','width=200,height=200,directories=yes,location=yes,menubar=yes,scrollbars=yes,status=yes,toolbar=yes,resizable=yes'... more >>
site check???
Posted by Brian at 7/27/2003 4:56:02 PM
I just finished this site and would like to get some feedback from you.
If you have a moment check it out and let me know what you think (also
please what you don't like).
http://www.sirattdesign.net/flash_site/pages/flash_tester.html
Thanks a lot,
Brian
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Opinion based question....a poll about preloaders.
Posted by bhorner at 7/26/2003 11:13:46 PM
The experts seem bored with preloaders. I was surprised that I couldn't find
any information that was comprehensive on the web, regarding preloading.
There were fragments of information alot of which assumed that the viewer
knew
what they were talking about. I think preloading or just "delivery"... more >>
creating flash
Posted by Krish at 7/26/2003 10:35:39 PM
How do you create flash like in those websites where they have a lot of
graphics and what software is required
I have basically no experience with web I can only use pre-made stuff and I
would like to make my own, how long would it take me to learn and what
books/learning materials would you rec... more >>
Help!
Posted by jdm2o21 at 7/26/2003 12:34:32 PM
Ok, I have the intro to my page done, it has some nice zooming texts, but what I can't understand is, how, after that is over, can I make things link to other flash things.
It is kind of hard to explain...
Say it dose the intro, then I have my links at the bottom (Home, About, Mixers, Contact)... more >>
2 questions in 1
Posted by Nessa at 7/25/2003 5:44:01 PM
Hello, I have 2 questions:
1. I have seen on some sites where they have photos that fade in and out with different color boxes - can someone let me know how that is done?
2. I would like to create a page where I would have 3-5 seconds worth of video (not photos - actual snippets of video) f... more >>
Using javascripting in Flash
Posted by jsmom at 7/25/2003 5:18:19 PM
I have a splash page. After the animation plays I want to call an html file to open in a presized window. My code goes something like "getURL javascript"(yada, yada, yad). This works fine and the window opens with all the correct parameters set, however, a page before that pops up that says [obje... more >>
url link to drop down menu
Posted by Dabex at 7/25/2003 2:39:33 PM
Hey all, I have created a drop down menu in Flash MX and i want to create a url link on the buttons which drop down - can you do this? If so how? Thnx for any suggestions, David
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Browse File Button
Posted by tonyhaer at 7/25/2003 2:24:39 PM
Hi,
I am wondering if anyone can help me sort out a problem I am having. What I am trying to do is create a button which has the same effect as a "Browse Button" in an HTML form. I want to be able to click a button within my movie, select an image file and then that image to appear as the backgro... more >>
Photoshop, Illustrator - Would you like our help?
Posted by SteveL at 7/25/2003 10:59:25 AM
Paul and myself have over 30 years experience
between us working in the Design & Graphics
Industry producing finished artwork for many
prestidious clients. In recent years we have
progressed to creating and producing quality
graphics for websites.
We would like to offer you a Consultancy Ser... more >>
Images get jagged cause of other scenes...
Posted by soulmethod at 7/25/2003 1:06:13 AM
Hi ya'll, I've recently launched my new site entirely in Flash 6. I have much more to do on it but I have one biggie: the images in my portfolio becomes jagged. I have 3 scenes: a preload, intro and a main and if I remove the preload and intro the images look perfect. However, if I remove only one s... more >>
How to create a "Writing" Flash File
Posted by Nessa at 7/24/2003 6:29:14 PM
I would like to add to my web site a really cool text effect I saw on Sean John's website and I would like to know if anyone would be willing to help me create something like that.
When you access the site, just click on enter and it's the text effect with the S and J...All help much appreciated... more >>
How do I create the "loading" sequence in Flash MX?
Posted by modest disguise at 7/24/2003 4:44:58 PM
I have a Falsh site that takes up to ten seconds to view (on dial-up) and I'd like to create a really simple "loading" sequence. Maybe something like: display "Loading" and have the percentage next to it. You know, somehthing really simple. Thanks for the help.
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Where are all the good open source Flash websites
Posted by Dwayne at 7/24/2003 1:11:25 PM
What happened to FlashZone and the other good open source sites...
Anyone know of any that are any good?
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Flash Buttons
Posted by Adm Estrela at 7/24/2003 10:21:40 AM
I from Portugal and i need your help
I'm making a buttonn winth with a submenu (the button have 3 choices) and i don't know how to stop the submenu in way to choose one of the 3 choices.
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Can I convert a Quicktime movie into a Flash file?
Posted by Nessa at 7/23/2003 6:00:28 PM
I am in th process of creating a website and I am having help with my graphics, but the person that is helping me is creating their part of the animation in Photoshop and saving to Quicktime as a movie - Can I convert that into a Flash movie? Please help!!
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Photos / pics in Flash from .txt imports?
Posted by MatthewR at 7/23/2003 9:22:27 AM
OK, I'm sure this has been discussed to some extent here, but it's 3 AM and I cannot find it.
I'm sure everyone is familiar w/ importing .txt files into Flash as a way of creating a scrolling text area. I know you can use certain simple HTML tags for formatting (<B>, <I>, <A>, etc), but what abou... more >>
Please Site Check !
Posted by DV at 7/23/2003 6:31:04 AM
I'll try it again, there was not a single person who gave me some feedback a
few days ago, and I can't imagine that there's no comment...
http://users.pandora.be/now
thanx 4 your time.
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imported text from Freehand
Posted by Sly1211 at 7/22/2003 10:39:27 PM
Hey Peeps,
I created a block of text in freehand with a different stroke color. However, I imported it into Flash & the stroke color was gone. Does Flash not support stroke with text at all or am I missing a step. Thanks!
-Sly
-Sly... more >>
Question about Sites ?
Posted by shanerock83 at 7/22/2003 9:11:35 PM
Hello everyone! Do you know how you go to a place to a place like Circuit City or Best Buy and they have computers there that allow there customers to access only there internet sites (www.circuitcity.com or www.bestbuy.com) how do they "i guess program" there computers only to access there internet... more >>
choppy animation
Posted by jasmineq at 7/22/2003 8:03:06 PM
I have rebuilt an existing intro animation for a client and the animation is choppy, particularly on scales and alpha fades. The original is not choppy at all. I did not create the original, but I suspect it was built w/ a Windows version of Flash, the one I have rebuilt is using Flash5 on a Mac. I ... more >>
Please, Site check
Posted by daniele at 7/22/2003 6:53:50 PM
I would like to get comments on my personal Portfolio
(http://www.mentegrafica.it/daniele).
Sorry if is not yet completed to the latest Projects and it's mostly in
Italian...
I will do my bets soon.
Thanks to every body!
--
daniele galiffa
multimedia designer & developer
http://www... more >>
Site Check
Posted by daniele at 7/22/2003 6:50:27 PM
I would like to get comments on my personal Portfolio
(http://www.mentegrafica.it/daniele).
Sorry if is not yet completed to the latest Projects and it's mostly in
Italian...
I will do my bets soon.
Thanks to every body!
--
daniele galiffa
multimedia designer & developer
http://www... more >>
Lasso problem
Posted by MercadiaN at 7/22/2003 6:04:25 PM
I've a problem with the Lasso, I cannot use it to cut layers as I want... Is there somebody to tell me how do it ?
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Flash page flip photo album
Posted by Joe McCann at 7/22/2003 4:45:17 PM
Just completed a photo album in flash with a page flip effect.
http://www.bagshots.com/acatalog/flash-source.html
Let me know what you think
Cheers
Joe
------------------------
Flash Designer
Bagshots Ltd
t: + 44 1233 665202
f: + 44 1233 665223
www.bagshots.com
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Site check: www.lucianofigallo.com
Posted by dasso at 7/22/2003 4:25:59 PM
Hi:
Please check this site:
http://www.lucianofigallo.com
And give me your comments
:)
Thanks
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:: site check please ::
Posted by Tolga Seremet at 7/22/2003 2:35:49 PM
any comments will be more appreciated
www.shereboy.com
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How do I?
Posted by joned at 7/22/2003 11:52:05 AM
Can anyone point me to a tutorial or give me an idea how do go about the following.
imageing a camera film strip image containing say 12 thumbnail pictures. I want a graphic of a magnifying glass, under the control of the mouse, to scan along the film strip, and as it does so the appropriate thumbn... more >>
load time problem
Posted by modest disguise at 7/21/2003 9:29:57 PM
I have created a Flash site and published it in HTML. My problem is, is when I try to access it through my browser (after uploading it to my website) it seems like it's trying to load but never does. Also, there aren't any sort of error messages during the load time. I uploaded the same file as a ... more >>
800 x 600 ?
Posted by ok at 7/21/2003 8:30:06 PM
800 x 600 screen resolution...
Does anybody still use this? What does everyone think about this? Is it
worth keeping flash sites (or any site for that matter) '800x600-friendly'?
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Site Check please
Posted by Joe McCann at 7/21/2003 7:04:40 PM
Hi All,
I've just spent the last day redesigning bagshots.com and would appreciate
any comments on the design, navigation, content..... and anything else.
I've managed to add an online shop section to it which is a we bit bare at
the moment but it has a page flip photo album that I'm rather... more >>
elementary question: text fade
Posted by Azure Canine at 7/21/2003 6:46:26 PM
I am just learning how to use this feature of my MX Studio and would like a little bit of hand holding on this one. I have been through the tutorials and lessons more than once and it seems that some of the instructions are not very clear as the tutorial or lesson will instruct me to go to a certai... more >>
My .SWF looks very different between Flash Player and IE browsers.
Posted by mixteca at 7/21/2003 5:40:11 PM
I'm building an interface that pulls in XML navigational items and uses multiple levels as masks. When I preview the page using Flash Player, everything works as it should. But, when I "Play" the movie that's embedded into my HTML doc in Dreamweaver, or when I look at it on the dev server using IE... more >>
shared objects SOL file ????
Posted by firelion at 7/21/2003 2:58:46 PM
I've create a Shared Object which stores info on my PC in a SOL file somewhere in the windows directory. Is it in any way possible to store this "cookie" file (.sol) in a specific folder.
Please HELP
FireLion
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Amount of site explored
Posted by mattlockey at 7/21/2003 11:22:48 AM
Hi all!
I'm working on a Flash site right now which I'd like to make as 'sticky' as possible without becoming frustrating or inhibting the user to leaving - so one of the things I'd like to see on the site is a small pie chart telling the user how much of the site he/she has visited (obviously in... more >>
Creating jigsaw games in Flash
Posted by big vern at 7/21/2003 7:56:41 AM
I'm looking for either tutorials on how to create Flash games such as a jigsaw game or painting. Or an idea of how much it might cost to get something to created this for me.
Thanks
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