# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1168 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1169 --- ## [Preloading and Redirecting a swf with an embedded FLV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-and-redirecting-a-swf-with-an-embedded-flv/264602)
**Author:** [@mary\_jayne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mary_jayne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-and-redirecting-a-swf-with-an-embedded-flv/264602 "2008-07-03T16:23:52Z")
Hi there, I hope you can help, I'm so frustrated with my website at the moment. I have been given an avi video to be used as an intro. It needs to redirect after it has finished playing. So I converted the file into fl… --- ## [Urgent! External linking, who bears the load?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-external-linking-who-bears-the-load/264926)
**Author:** [@K1RK](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/K1RK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-external-linking-who-bears-the-load/264926 "2008-07-03T16:02:45Z")
Ok, so I have the task of creating animated banners for our curatives on a require bases. Now the company we frequently advertise with has some very strict limitations they require all files saved back for flash 6 and ba… --- ## [Kirupa's Photo Slide show with thumbnails Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupas-photo-slide-show-with-thumbnails-help/264977)
**Author:** [@ruffneck\_chiken](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ruffneck_chiken)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupas-photo-slide-show-with-thumbnails-help/264977 "2008-07-03T16:00:19Z")
\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verdana\]HI I am customizing the Photo slide show with thumbnails from this site. It is great. I was able to customize it so it would work with bigger pics (640 width X 480 height) basically wider pics … --- ## [Question regarding tutorial 'Photo Gallery Using XML and Flash'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-regarding-tutorial-photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash/264960)
**Author:** [@jebrand](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jebrand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-regarding-tutorial-photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash/264960 "2008-07-03T15:57:48Z")
http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm I found the above tutorial to be very useful and very easy to follow (which was a blessing for me as I am new to Flash and quite intimidated by it). I… --- ## [Onloadinit low speed as2 flash8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onloadinit-low-speed-as2-flash8/264809)
**Author:** [@thosecars82](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thosecars82)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onloadinit-low-speed-as2-flash8/264809 "2008-07-03T15:32:06Z")
\[COLOR=#000000\]\[FONT=verdana\]hello I have been having a problem which has ended driving me mad. It turns out that I had tested a flash site locally and it seemed to work fine. Nonetheless, right after uploading the site … --- ## [FTP Uploading from a Flash Interface](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ftp-uploading-from-a-flash-interface/264949)
**Author:** [@Germaris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Germaris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ftp-uploading-from-a-flash-interface/264949 "2008-07-03T15:28:37Z")
Hi there! I wish to allow users of my all Flash website to upload their identity photograph when they register. How can I proceed to make a navigation window to open in order to select in their directory the photo they… --- ## [How do you use the new RemotingConnector in Flash 8?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-new-remotingconnector-in-flash-8/264987)
**Author:** [@flashed1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashed1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-new-remotingconnector-in-flash-8/264987 "2008-07-03T15:23:54Z")
I've gotten the gatewayURL set up properly in my Flash application file by adding the complete path and file name (http://....../findNameSort.cfm) to the gatewayURL. The output window no longer says "Error connecting to … --- ## [Loading seperate XML files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-seperate-xml-files/264760)
**Author:** [@grin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-seperate-xml-files/264760 "2008-07-03T14:25:55Z")
Hi all! \[smile\] This problem has been bugging me for a while. I'm familiar with flash scripting but I was wondering if anyone could possibly tell me how I would load a seperate XML file using AS2 and Flash 8. Basically … --- ## [Loaded SWF Communicating to Base SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loaded-swf-communicating-to-base-swf/262943)
**Author:** [@colouredFunk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/colouredFunk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loaded-swf-communicating-to-base-swf/262943 "2008-07-03T14:22:02Z")
Hey guys, I'm loading a AS3 movie into a stub movie (AS3), both have document classes. I want the loaded SWF to call a function in the stub movie. Can anyone point me in the right direction Thanks --- ## [\[AS 2\] Interactive map](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-interactive-map/264962)
**Author:** [@Roughnight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Roughnight)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-interactive-map/264962 "2008-07-03T14:12:51Z")
hi, im trying to replicate a flash map like this one: http://www.beatwilliam.com/#/2/1 i just need to know how to zoom into a specific spot and then drag it around once you do, thanks --- ## [PHP Variable inside SQL syntax](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-variable-inside-sql-syntax/264973)
**Author:** [@energy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/energy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-variable-inside-sql-syntax/264973 "2008-07-03T13:53:23Z")
Hi Everyone, Please help me out in inserting a PHP variable in Sql syntax. $sql = 'INSERT INTO tech\_zivers.Driver\_inf (dr\_id, first\_name, last\_name, team) VALUES (\\'22\\', \\'d\_fname\\' , \\'test\_lname\\', \\'test\_team\\')… --- ## [Double post!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/double-post/265006)
**Author:** [@Valerij](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Valerij)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/double-post/265006 "2008-07-03T13:17:33Z")
Hi, I have an annoying problem with my guestbok; when you post there for the FIRST time, only then, (also if you deleted your cookies..:P) You get a double post, the one is the actual post, the second one is just blank. … --- ## [Has Flex Parser gone DEAD?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/has-flex-parser-gone-dead/264983)
**Author:** [@ad\_sign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ad_sign)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/has-flex-parser-gone-dead/264983 "2008-07-03T13:14:44Z")
Everybody here might know the Flex 'real-time' parsing features, right? So I bring you a question on dealing with it. Mine has just decided to stop parsing my codes. \[smile\] It is parsing only the classes I'm actually … --- ## [Resize with loadMovie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-with-loadmovie/265055)
**Author:** [@m\_u\_r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_u_r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-with-loadmovie/265055 "2008-07-03T13:01:20Z")
I have a button that is a thumbnail. When I click on it, I want it to load the full size swf into it, basically resizing what was the thumbnail button. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks. --- ## [Kirupa's Photo Gallery tutorial... for AS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupas-photo-gallery-tutorial-for-as3/264995)
**Author:** [@jessekemba](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jessekemba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupas-photo-gallery-tutorial-for-as3/264995 "2008-07-03T12:39:40Z")
Hello, I came across Kirupa's Photo Gallery tut at http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm. It's been extremely helpful and is brilliantly written! I was wondering if there was an updated vers… --- ## [CSS for drop down ?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-for-drop-down/265034)
**Author:** [@Lamer980](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lamer980)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-for-drop-down/265034 "2008-07-03T12:28:10Z")
I saw a while ago some nice drop down menu tutorials and I would like to pass those tutorials further to a friend of mine. The problem is I cannot find them anymore, so if you happen to know any good tutorials that you w… --- ## [duplicateMovieClip - Random variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-random-variables/265045)
**Author:** [@gigaboost](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gigaboost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-random-variables/265045 "2008-07-03T11:49:15Z")
It seems like the random variables in my duplicated movieclips are all the same, any way to change this? To explain a bit more in detail: I got a movieclip with a few random variables and actions and I duplicate this … --- ## [\[URGENT\] Problem with encoding :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-problem-with-encoding/265049)
**Author:** [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-problem-with-encoding/265049 "2008-07-03T11:40:24Z")
\[link removed\] Look at all those weird characters in the body text. They're everywhere. I've just migrated the site from an OS X 10.5 Server running PHP 5 and MySQL 5 to a \*nix server with PHP 5 (I think) and MySQL 4. … --- ## [General coding questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-coding-questions/265000)
**Author:** [@aforeigner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aforeigner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-coding-questions/265000 "2008-07-03T10:31:02Z")
I'm a noob when it comes to coding, and I'm wondering if there's a book or online resource that I can look at for a general coding guide, because everything I know comes from either this site or from some javaScript, asp… --- ## [hitTest - Bounce Direction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-bounce-direction/264993)
**Author:** [@gigaboost](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gigaboost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-bounce-direction/264993 "2008-07-03T10:14:39Z")
I'll begin by posting a link to the swf in question. Steer using WASD keys, and don't mind the bouncing at the start, just steer out of the box into the open. http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bouncehelpar6.swf … --- ## [Help, before I kill myself](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-before-i-kill-myself/265020)
**Author:** [@minilabworld](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/minilabworld)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-before-i-kill-myself/265020 "2008-07-03T09:58:46Z")
Hi, I was learning action script 2 at school (Miami Ad School). I was doing more or less fine... then, I purchased Flash CS3 thinking that it was going to be better/best/easier/more fun... And, no, nothing accomplished. … --- ## [Watermarking with GD](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/watermarking-with-gd/264860)
**Author:** [@iNeed\_Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iNeed_Help)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/watermarking-with-gd/264860 "2008-07-03T09:44:45Z")
I’m trying to manipulate a script I found for watermarking using the GD library. I want to make so that I can set the width of the image and then have the script calculate the appropiate height for that width. With the l… --- ## [Flash CS# ActionScript\_Button?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs-actionscript-button/265011)
**Author:** [@RealGobi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RealGobi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs-actionscript-button/265011 "2008-07-03T09:14:02Z")
Hello Im going to do a web page in Flash CS3, and dont really understad the new ActionScript. So I just wonder if someone could say some code like, on relese gotoandstop.? Or link me to some good tutorials for this? Ha… --- ## [How can I create a scrollable "list" of entities](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-scrollable-list-of-entities/265019)
**Author:** [@chicken666](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chicken666)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-scrollable-list-of-entities/265019 "2008-07-03T08:30:52Z")
Hi everyone, (EDIT: I forgot to stress that\*\* I have to \*\*use Flash 8 and AS2.) I am somewhat new to Flash (though I have plenty of other programming experience), but making rapid progress, largely thanks to the great … --- ## [Reversed isometric transformations](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reversed-isometric-transformations/238725)
**Author:** [@Danko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Danko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reversed-isometric-transformations/238725 "2008-07-03T08:27:46Z")
A few people asked me how to get isometric (3d) coordinates from the mouse click (2d). The answer is: you have to assume that one of the x, y or z coordinates is fixed. The original tutorial: http://kirupa.com/develo… --- ## [Accesing Url behind the scenes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accesing-url-behind-the-scenes/265037)
**Author:** [@nitroplonker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nitroplonker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accesing-url-behind-the-scenes/265037 "2008-07-03T08:19:57Z")
Hi is there a way for an swf to access a url without the user knowing, this is for tracking info, i need the swf, to once it's loaded let a url know that someone has loaded it. The swf is part of a different application … --- ## [\[Question\]Get data From Clipboard](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-get-data-from-clipboard/265031)
**Author:** [@vietskynet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vietskynet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-get-data-from-clipboard/265031 "2008-07-03T08:13:45Z")
To Save data to Clipboard, we use System.setClipboard(); But i don't know how to get data from it. I search in google and someone said that we can do it by installing AIR, but i think it is not a good solution Are there … --- ## [Need help with scrolling marquee](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-scrolling-marquee/264988)
**Author:** [@skullkyng](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skullkyng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-scrolling-marquee/264988 "2008-07-03T07:18:34Z")
I'm stumped on how to make a working marquee, despite the last two days of research, and my best efforts (though I do admit I'm still barely over a novice when it comes to actionscript, but I'm stubborn, and getting bett… --- ## [Sephiroth bitmap exporter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sephiroth-bitmap-exporter/225934)
**Author:** [@jimjiminyjimjim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimjiminyjimjim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sephiroth-bitmap-exporter/225934 "2008-07-03T03:24:13Z")
I would like to use Sephiroths print screen to export a flash movie as a jpeg. Heres the link to his examples: http://www.sephiroth.it/tutorials/flashPHP/print\_screen/ His example only takes it to the stage of return… --- ## [External swf loading incorrectly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-loading-incorrectly/264997)
**Author:** [@mooing\_fish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mooing_fish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2008, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-loading-incorrectly/264997 "2008-07-03T02:34:37Z")
Hey guys, I'm relatively new to flash. I'm working on a portfolio site, and I wanted to show a flash video I made inside my Flash website. So I wrote some code for it, nothing fancy... but.onPress = function () { cr… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1167) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1169)