Archived Months
June 2003
July 2003
August 2003
September 2003
October 2003
November 2003
December 2003
January 2004
February 2004
March 2004
April 2004
May 2004
June 2004
July 2004
August 2004
September 2004
October 2004
November 2004
December 2004
January 2005
February 2005
March 2005
April 2005
May 2005
June 2005
July 2005
August 2005
September 2005
October 2005
November 2005
December 2005
January 2006
February 2006
March 2006
April 2006
May 2006
June 2006
July 2006
August 2006
September 2006
October 2006
November 2006
December 2006
January 2007
February 2007
March 2007
April 2007
May 2007
June 2007
July 2007
August 2007
September 2007
October 2007
November 2007


all groups > macromedia flash sitedesign > march 2004 > threads for march 22 - 28, 2004

Filter by week: 1 2 3 4 5

Creating and Targeting Scenes as Pages
Posted by sonahawk at 3/28/2004 10:46:26 PM
I want to create an entire site within FLASH, but am having trouble figuring out how to add and connect different scenes to one another (acting as different pages of a site). I have created the first scene of my FLASH movie with functional rollovers on each link, and now want to be able to cli...more >>

Inconsistant Actions
Posted by graphix7 at 3/28/2004 9:59:57 PM
I have created a web site that works sometimes, and not others. The webiste is a portfolio site and has several pages. The problem is that when you enter the site, and go to the 'graphic portfolio' section. Once you are there, if you try to go to the other pages, such as 'web' or 'resume' it w...more >>

test for internet connection from projector
Posted by Ally at 3/28/2004 6:55:39 PM
how can I test for an internet connection from a projector file? thanks! ...more >>

HOW TO USE FLASH?!?!?!
Posted by alexm15 at 3/28/2004 5:54:02 PM
I want to learn how to use Macromedia Flash, I have tried and tried to figure it out, but I cant seem to. If someone would be willing to help me or recomend me to a site that has tutorials or anything, it would be greatly appreciated. And you can e-mail me at bored757@yahoo.com ...more >>

Load Movie Command and Movie Scale Settings
Posted by NBrice at 3/28/2004 6:24:45 AM
Hello there, I have a background image in my flash movie that needs to expand to fit the browser window. However, when I change the publish settings to 'Exact Fit', the text and graphics on top of the background stretch to fit. I tried separating the background out as a separate movie and ad...more >>

Creating a .txt file depending on variables!
Posted by fasterthanlight at 3/28/2004 4:15:48 AM
ok, 3 variables: userID passID name format of the txt file should be like this: userID=*********&passID=*****&name=**first**+**last** can i do this in flash or do i have to use perl or something ...more >>

Site check
Posted by Webshocker at 3/27/2004 8:51:01 PM
Samo Vidic - Photography http://www.onlysamo.com comments please thanks...more >>

Preloader
Posted by fatnslow at 3/27/2004 7:06:53 PM
Anyone know how, and can explain, how i can have at the frist page, index or so, pre-loader which loads the whole site?so it doesnt take long time to navigate and stuff......more >>



Flash and asp
Posted by DarryBoy at 3/27/2004 6:41:32 PM
I'm working on a windows server and will use asp. The form I created goes from one question to the next www.foodmatters.co.za Click on 'REQUEST THE BEST' All the data that a user fills in will be posted to an access table. If a user fills in the data and goes from one question to the next will t...more >>

Site takes too long to load
Posted by Zoboda at 3/27/2004 4:25:32 PM
Hi I'm making a website and I've uploaded it, when I go on it though the site takes about 3 minutes to show up and by then the preloader doesnt do anything because its already loaded. Because it takes so long for anything to appear on the screen it seems as thought the site isn't working and...more >>

Register+ Login
Posted by BuG56 at 3/27/2004 11:10:08 AM
hey guys, im creating a site(using flash 5) and i was wondering, how do you get the site to auto-update itself? for example, a new member registers, when he does the site automatically adds him to a list of members without me doing it myself, how can i do this? also i would like a secure w...more >>

Importing Adobe Illustrator CS into Flash MX
Posted by Bluefish21 at 3/26/2004 6:09:29 PM
When I try to import my adobe illustrator cs files into flash mx, they come out with out some of the patterns and fills. Why is this? I want to use the functionality of vector graphics - therefore the reason I don't want to save the file as a gif or something of the sort - but at this point it...more >>

Navigation Not Showing Up
Posted by vector_anomaly at 3/26/2004 6:30:37 AM
Ok, i dont know what i did, one min its working and the next its not. I had to update a link in my navigation when I saved the fla, re-exported, then reuploaded, and then tried to see if it worked, the navigation just doesn't show up. I didn't change any of the HTML code, or anything that woul...more >>

What the? Infinium Labs Flash Intro
Posted by Rutts at 3/26/2004 12:30:41 AM
Hey guys and gals, I was wondering if any of you knew what program was used with Flash to create the Infinium Labs Broadband Intro Movie? The address is www.infiniumlabs.com and they are the creators of the 'Phantom' games console, which is a little Phantom like itself as theres not really...more >>

background image with css
Posted by jameslyon at 3/25/2004 10:54:05 PM
I'm trying to add a background image to my web site using some basic css but the image doesn't show up. It's a basic background-image and repeat-x but no worky... Any help or comments is appreciated! www.thinlime.com Here's the css code in the header <style type="text/css"> ...more >>

Question - What macromedia flash programs are there and which should I get?
Posted by sxanime NO[at]SPAM fly.to at 3/25/2004 6:59:32 PM
Hi, I am looking for macromedia flash programs to use to make a website. I am mainy going to use it for animations as fade in and out and other effects. So what are the programs' names, version numbers, and costs? Thanks, Azure...more >>

Button animation out of sync
Posted by PABLOSAMSING at 3/25/2004 6:51:11 PM
Help! I am having problems with my animation on my buttons. When you roll over the button a light fades in behind it and when you roll out, the light fades out... Well, I you do this too fast it will get stuck in the opposite position ( when you roll over it the light fades out and when you ...more >>

new products for audio company (site check!)
Posted by Yeson at 3/25/2004 6:36:33 PM
Hello,everybody. pls check this site: click it if you can't click hot link.pls copy underside URL to IE address. http://www.genaudioworld.com Design by Yeson -------------------------=20 Yeson ye Email:a_yeson@hotmail.com=20 URL: http://yeson.genaudioworld.com=20 MSN: http://groups.ms...more >>

Pls check this site, thanks.
Posted by ::Digitalboy:: at 3/25/2004 5:18:27 PM
http://www.v-mediatech.com/vvchat/english/index.html ...more >>

review my interface base on usability please
Posted by flaskvacuum at 3/25/2004 4:21:05 PM
Hi sorry is me again, flaskvacuum...... . I have host the interface on a free host. www.geocities.com/flaskvacuum i need you guys to evalution my project base on usability. In term of: 1) what is the first thought that comes into your mind when you see this interface? 2)What's the ...more >>

Full Screen Java Script Help
Posted by ath63 at 3/25/2004 2:25:51 PM
[L=Text]http://www.actionscript.org/tutorials/intermediate/launch_full_screen/in dex.shtml[/L] I'm using the above tutorial (script attached) but was wondering how to a) keep the browser "minimize" and "close" button open as in http://www.cbcradio3.com/issues/2004_02_20/index.cfm and b) how...more >>

Fireworks/PHOTOSHOP or FLASH???
Posted by dj-pirra at 3/25/2004 12:41:21 AM
Hey my question is simple.... Where should i make those 3d bevels, bubbles etc...??? Should i use fireworks or photoshop to create a png file(better for transparent) or should i make those 3d simulation in flash?? I usually make all in flash because i can have more dinamic over it like...more >>

Need Good Book: Flash MX Pro 2004
Posted by kharakterz12 NO[at]SPAM yahoo.ca at 3/24/2004 9:30:07 PM
As a newbie, I've almost done with Macromedia's "Flash MX 2004 Training From The Source". It's OK as an intro, but I need a better book that covers the app inside out, so to speak. Prefer to leave actionscript 2.0 until later. Can you help?! Many Thanks In Advance!!!...more >>

Navigating between slides
Posted by castel at 3/24/2004 3:33:22 PM
Does anyone know how to link to a specific frame(ie. frame 15 on the slide1 timeline) between slides. I have attempted to use the behaviors to link slides together, but these are set to go to frame "1" automatically. Thanks in advance for your help. ...more >>

AltaVista Babel Fish Translation to Flash
Posted by rmeyer7 at 3/24/2004 2:54:46 PM
Does anyone know how to add the AltaVista Babel Fish Translation to Flash?...more >>

rid of white box
Posted by comart at 3/24/2004 12:48:03 PM
when you insert a flash file into a table in dreamweaver how do you get rid of the white box that shows up befor the movie starts, I have a colored background the same color is the background color of the table and the flash file but it shows up white for a split second at the launch of the s...more >>

Some masking problems
Posted by GraphicHead at 3/24/2004 5:12:49 AM
I have recently discovered that I have some masking problems. My current situation is with masking movies. Here we go: I create a layer which includes a symbol (movie), I then proceed to mask it with a layer with a symbol. This is were the problem occurs. When I test the movie the movie layer ...more >>

Dynamic Text Problem
Posted by etrump at 3/24/2004 4:45:44 AM
Greetings, Is there a trick to using dynamic text in a movie that is then loaded into another movie? I have a SWF with a dynamic text field that appears fine when it is viewed by itself, but then when it gets loaded into the main movie the text disapears. When I move the cursor over where...more >>

Flash and DHTML/CSS z-index
Posted by arcanerain at 3/24/2004 3:54:03 AM
I have a web page that uses a dynamic JavaScript/DHTML menu - there is a main menu, with submenus appearing when moused-over a main menu item. This menu uses layers (<div> tags) when displaying. I have added a Flash presentation onto this web page, next to the menu. Now the main menu appear...more >>

My preloader is small but ........
Posted by DarryBoy at 3/24/2004 1:42:24 AM
Hi Guys Please view www.vineyardonballito.co.za click on 'make your reservation request' I have a simple preloader on this form and yet it only shows when the form loads to 60% Any idea why? DarryBoy ...more >>

Z-indexing Flash wtih CSS & HTML
Posted by Silistudio at 3/23/2004 9:34:41 PM
I'm creating a site with a flash element in it. I'm using CSS to z-index some elements in the page. however, my swf doesn't seem to care for the z-index setting I have assigned to it. How do you make it follow its index order like other elements in the page? ...more >>

Problem using a couple Flash MX Components
Posted by Lem at 3/23/2004 9:15:26 PM
Hi! My Name Is Lem Awhile ago I was trying to get a working form in Flash MX completed without it opening the end users web mail program. The Answer was PHP. I used built the form in flash, gave the text fields variable names, and added actionscript to a Send button, to load the variables...more >>

how to do this??????
Posted by rogerbili at 3/23/2004 5:45:12 PM
i have some probleme in action script. and my problem is that i like to get the .fla of this effect (.swf) see on this link http://e-friends-rw.com/help/help_me.htm plese help me !!!!!...more >>

design user interface evaluation
Posted by flaskvacuum at 3/23/2004 4:03:24 PM
i need you guys to evalution my project base on usability. In term of: 1) what is the first thought that comes into your mind when you see this interface? 2)What's the first thing your eyes are drawn to?What's the next thing? 3)What kind of site is these? 4)It is interesting to you and...more >>

help!help! help!help! help!help!
Posted by showping at 3/23/2004 3:06:56 PM
who can help me ? My flashMX can't export quictime movie! It hit me that the quicktime version have't the export function! My God! The quicktime version in my PC is the last version! I can't guess the question where is ! who can help me? If someone can resovle this question,please send...more >>

help!help! help!help! help!help! help!help!
Posted by showping at 3/23/2004 3:03:49 PM
who can help me ? My flashMX can't export quictime movie! It hit me that the quicktime version have't the export function! My God! The quicktime version in my PC is the last version! I can't guess the question where is ! who can help me? If someone can resovle this question,please send...more >>

Screen readers and Flash
Posted by heysoos at 3/23/2004 1:16:40 PM
Does anyone know how to get JAWS or other screen readers to see Flash movies embedded in HTML pages? I have installed JAWS and I can't get it to read the movie. Is there some setting in the FLA file that I have to set? Any help is appreciated... thanks in advance!! Kevin ...more >>

POP Up windows using Load movie!
Posted by Profire at 3/23/2004 3:51:49 AM
Ok im using the load movie idea i got it from kirpa.com but now im trying to add an Intro to my site, so i have my intro it is 79 frames, then then i have frame 80 as my main page with my buttons and all and frame 81 is a blank key frame and its action is stop(); gotoAndPlay(80); but...more >>

any background mp3 that suitable for a fashion website?
Posted by Agate at 3/23/2004 3:24:05 AM
i'm doing a commerical fashion websites, been looking for a suitable mp3 for the background music, better be of the type R&B, or rock sounds...anyone knows the site to get these resources? thanx ...more >>

Need advice and help
Posted by Bockos at 3/22/2004 11:09:07 PM
We have been using GoLive and Live Motion for the past few years to create our educational tutorial sites. Would like to take the next evolutionary step and use Flash to create our new tutorial. I would be interested in hearing from those who have experience with any bay area training facili...more >>

Sorenson Spark - AVI to FLASH MX
Posted by AdamCG at 3/22/2004 9:40:08 PM
I have recently attempted to create flash movies using the AVI to Flash tool within FlashMX (first version). No matter what the settings, in a matter of seconds, the audio starts to become less and less synchronised with the picture. Has anybody else suffered from this issue, and does an...more >>

Flash HTML preloader
Posted by oiler fan at 3/22/2004 8:38:38 PM
How do I create a flash preloader for a multi page HTML site? ...more >>

Client says its fuzzy, but no one else does
Posted by corpface at 3/22/2004 1:54:20 PM
My client is saying that the logo in the top left is fuzzy and pixelated, but I don't get that at all. I've uploaded the intro to [L=http://clients.corporateface.com/test]http://clients.corporateface.com/test[/ L] I know the fiber cables are a little fuzzy, but the problem the custom...more >>

pdf
Posted by macca242424 at 3/22/2004 1:15:38 PM
how do i link a pdf file to a button in flash so that users can download it i have look through the archive cant find out how to do it any ideas? ...more >>

pls hlp
Posted by ubita at 3/22/2004 10:03:55 AM
I need to make a growing banner (on mouseover to expand without disturbing html page) something like this: initial size <table> <tr> <td> banner width=400 [h]height=80[/h] <td> <tr> <table> and on mouseover : <table> <tr> <td> ba...more >>

How to save bitmaps ?
Posted by henri at 3/22/2004 5:12:46 AM
Hi, I have some Fla files containing bitmaps, but unfortunately I've lost the originals. I need to work on these (with fireworks or photoShop). Is there an easy way to recuperate these bitmaps (in JPG f.i.) in the same size as they are in my library. I tried copy paste but the result was defin...more >>

Creating a website in Flash--basic question
Posted by jdhillon at 3/22/2004 4:52:13 AM
I am wondering if i can build my whole website in flash and import it in as an swf file. Is this efficient or is it better to do whatever you can in html and then import that which u can not do as an swf? If i can do the whole web page in flash do i just need an embed swf file linking to the f...more >>

Shape Tweening error
Posted by mattpalmgren at 3/22/2004 12:20:57 AM
I am trying to do a shape tween from the word PHOTOGRAPHER with 0 character spacing, to the same word with a character spacing value of 10. When I create the tween, I get the message "Shape tweeing will not occur on layers containing symbols or grouped objects". I tried breaking the words...more >>

Percentage point.
Posted by GraphicHead at 3/22/2004 12:17:18 AM
I am looking for a clear answer on a subject. I have been searching for a way that allows a Flash based designed site, when veiwed in a window browser, can expand, shrink or convert to a percentage of the page. I have seen this done using other web based design programs, but not in Flash so fa...more >>


DevelopmentNow Blog