# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1178 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1179 --- ## [How to make a Balloon? kinematics, gravity and more!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-a-balloon-kinematics-gravity-and-more/264448)
**Author:** [@JoelFinnstrom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JoelFinnstrom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-a-balloon-kinematics-gravity-and-more/264448 "2008-06-26T07:52:51Z")
Hi All! So! We're making this campaign ad for a client. It should have some Balloons i.e. one peice of helium balloon and a string attached to it. You should be able to drag the string and the balloon should follow it,… --- ## [PLEASE HELP ME! Flash Locking Up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-flash-locking-up/263058)
**Author:** [@Jav](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jav)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-flash-locking-up/263058 "2008-06-26T07:26:50Z")
I've made plenty of flash games before and I've never seen this problem happen. I'm working on a game with similar workings to GTA1, as in your in a car and u drive around birds eye view. The issue I'm having is that … --- ## [Flash Loading Bar error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-loading-bar-error/264424)
**Author:** [@smallflower](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smallflower)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-loading-bar-error/264424 "2008-06-26T05:43:59Z")
After following the Kirupa tutorial (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flashcs3/preloader\_as3\_pg1.htm) on flash loading bars, I keep getting the following errors (see attachment) when I try to test it. Can someone help me … --- ## [SWF won't work fully when put into another swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-wont-work-fully-when-put-into-another-swf/262656)
**Author:** [@itbkris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/itbkris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-wont-work-fully-when-put-into-another-swf/262656 "2008-06-26T05:08:08Z")
I'm loading a swf gallery into a webpage and the gallery shows the dynamic text on its own but when i copy it over either as a swf load or copy the frames the dynamic text won't load. Below are the links to the working … --- ## [PopUpManager.createPopUp (problem)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popupmanager-createpopup-problem/264438)
**Author:** [@jikowhitewolf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jikowhitewolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popupmanager-createpopup-problem/264438 "2008-06-26T04:54:58Z")
I want to create a MODAL with creating a popup that display a movieClip so i discover this function PopUpManager.createPopUpPopUpManager.createPopUp(parent, class, modal \[, initobj, outsideEvents\])http://livedocs.adobe.c… --- ## [Make function global? (Scope question)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-function-global-scope-question/264416)
**Author:** [@DesignerMichael](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DesignerMichael)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-function-global-scope-question/264416 "2008-06-26T04:52:18Z")
Say I have a function like... updateDatabase(){ //Do stuff} on my main timeline. Is there any way I can call it from within a class? package { import flash.display.\*; public class Module extends MovieClip { … --- ## [Flash website trouble](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-website-trouble/264426)
**Author:** [@martins667](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/martins667)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-website-trouble/264426 "2008-06-26T04:32:53Z")
Hello everyone! This is my first time posting and I have a been having a little bit a trouble. I am trying to upload a flash website to the host, Ipower.com. It is very odd but the host does not detect the index.html des… --- ## [AJAX type search in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ajax-type-search-in-flash/264351)
**Author:** [@shendel101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shendel101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ajax-type-search-in-flash/264351 "2008-06-26T02:04:57Z")
Good day fellows, is it possible in flash that search field will display relevant data in search. Like in google. Every time you type word in the field it will give some sort of pull down menu that is related to your tag… --- ## [Detecting activity on the stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-activity-on-the-stage/264331)
**Author:** [@cosmicloverocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cosmicloverocks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-activity-on-the-stage/264331 "2008-06-26T01:19:20Z")
how do i detect if there is no activity going on the stage. --- ## [XML Data Remains Through Scenes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-data-remains-through-scenes/262815)
**Author:** [@Phenix\_Designs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Phenix_Designs)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-data-remains-through-scenes/262815 "2008-06-26T00:57:35Z")
Using Flash 8, AS 1/2. Here's what I'm trying to do... I've got a slide show sort of thing. Five different scenes. You can navigate scene to scene with simple button navigation. One half of the slide show displays… --- ## [Parent SWF - Child SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parent-swf-child-swfs/264412)
**Author:** [@DHDesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DHDesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parent-swf-child-swfs/264412 "2008-06-26T00:34:20Z")
i followed the Kirupa tutorial (Creating a Full Flash Site - http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/full\_site.htm) and i get everything so far. now, i have a main SWF that has a placeholder for all subsequent child SWFs, b… --- ## [Drawing inside a Scrollpane](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-inside-a-scrollpane/264359)
**Author:** [@tatianarusso197](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tatianarusso197)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-inside-a-scrollpane/264359 "2008-06-26T00:21:14Z")
Hi, I'm trying to create a draw program in AS2 where I can draw shapes with my mouse inside a Scrollpane. Furthermore, I need to be able to drag and drop these objects within the Scrollpane. Currently, I'm doing the foll… --- ## [attachMovie addressing in a for loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-addressing-in-a-for-loop/264393)
**Author:** [@wolcotter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wolcotter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-addressing-in-a-for-loop/264393 "2008-06-25T22:19:42Z")
Looking to convert the following attachMovie actions to a for loop. I get an error message running the following loop and I'm not sure what the correct syntax is. Takers? From this: this.mc01.attachMovie("timebar01",… --- ## [Check for Same Symbol for movieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/check-for-same-symbol-for-movieclip/264403)
**Author:** [@Lachhh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lachhh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/check-for-same-symbol-for-movieclip/264403 "2008-06-25T20:00:12Z")
Hi there, I'm just wondering, in AS3, is there a way to chekc if two MovieClip are from the same symbol if they are not exported for actionscript ? I mean, lets supposed that I have two instance of Symbol 1 named "c… --- ## [Misaligned divs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/misaligned-divs/264374)
**Author:** [@Timmytots](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Timmytots)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/misaligned-divs/264374 "2008-06-25T19:15:18Z")
Why don't my columns of text on the right line up with my images? There's a \ between the images and the text divs. http://www.timothy-clark.com/portfolio/art/ --- ## [Mobile Phone Browser Dectection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mobile-phone-browser-dectection/264386)
**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mobile-phone-browser-dectection/264386 "2008-06-25T18:29:44Z")
I need a way to detect if a user is browsing from a mobile phone. I haven't found a way to do this in a clean fashion. It seems I can find the useragent then check it against a list, is that the only way? Thanks D --- ## [Flex audio player control?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-audio-player-control/264389)
**Author:** [@OzzieGT](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OzzieGT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-audio-player-control/264389 "2008-06-25T18:29:14Z")
I am looking for a really simple audio player control that I could use in Flex 3. Basically just need a play / stop button, and a time slider. FF and Rewind buttons would be nice too, but not necessary. Does anyone know … --- ## [Help With Set Interval Code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-set-interval-code/263746)
**Author:** [@ihookcreative](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ihookcreative)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-set-interval-code/263746 "2008-06-25T18:10:00Z")
Hey Guys - I am working on a site and am using the setInterval code to load random swf's into a holder. The swf's seem to load speratically and is usally after you leave the home page and return. Can you help out. Belo… --- ## [Unde-bloody-fined](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unde-bloody-fined/264382)
**Author:** [@stupidsaint](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stupidsaint)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unde-bloody-fined/264382 "2008-06-25T18:03:28Z")
AHAH i have a carousel that has some problems carousel \> XML \> ASP the carousel looks in the XML to find the ASP file location. then from the ASP file loads some images (the file names are in the ASP file). for Fir… --- ## [Color Detection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-detection/246087)
**Author:** [@Esherido](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esherido)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-detection/246087 "2008-06-25T17:55:35Z")
I'm using a web-cam to capture the color of an object, I want to know if there's a way to determine the color of a certain pixel from the feed of a web-cam in Flash MX 2004. If it's possible, how exactly would I go about… --- ## [Swfaddress and inconsistent change](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfaddress-and-inconsistent-change/264284)
**Author:** [@Felixz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Felixz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfaddress-and-inconsistent-change/264284 "2008-06-25T17:54:38Z")
I have used swfaddress in some project and it worked well, but when I tried to use it with an another one script doesn't recognoze changed address (from address bar input and from \). I can't find the problem. Lo… --- ## [Bow and arrow Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bow-and-arrow-game/264385)
**Author:** [@nebula\_228](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nebula_228)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bow-and-arrow-game/264385 "2008-06-25T17:27:34Z")
hi All, I am new to actionscript and flash. Can anybody direct me to tutorials on bow and arrows animation. That is when i pull the bow string how do i get the animation of arrows. with regards Deepthi --- ## [Loading a swf into a movieclip inside another movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-into-a-movieclip-inside-another-movieclip/264266)
**Author:** [@tomsvhere](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tomsvhere)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-into-a-movieclip-inside-another-movieclip/264266 "2008-06-25T16:39:52Z")
Hi, i am having a main.swf which has a movieclip in the form of a window. it's instance name is window\_mc. this window has an empty movieclip called load\_mc and i am trying to load another swf called login.swf into windo… --- ## [XMLSocket acting strangely](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmlsocket-acting-strangely/264380)
**Author:** [@uberalles](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uberalles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmlsocket-acting-strangely/264380 "2008-06-25T16:12:59Z")
I have a small chat app using an xmlsocket that connects to a Java server. With the new update I know about handling the policy file request but I get the strangest thing happenning here. If I immediately send out the po… --- ## [shapeFlag hitTest?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shapeflag-hittest/264373)
**Author:** [@Andy1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Andy1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shapeflag-hittest/264373 "2008-06-25T15:50:28Z")
How exactly does that work? Because I want to detect collision between a point and an MC contained within another MC. Thanks in advance. :rambo: --- ## [Is it possible to convert a movieclip to a bitmap using actionscript 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-convert-a-movieclip-to-a-bitmap-using-actionscript-3-0/264371)
**Author:** [@bencam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bencam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-convert-a-movieclip-to-a-bitmap-using-actionscript-3-0/264371 "2008-06-25T15:23:46Z")
I am interested in creating a flash player that enables the user to export the swf file as a bitmap of custom size/resolution and save it. Before I attempt to do it I would like to know if it's possible to do it exclusi… --- ## [getURL issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-issue/264227)
**Author:** [@vini](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vini)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-issue/264227 "2008-06-25T15:04:34Z")
Hi Strange issue here.. I have a main movie, On that load another movie at level6, whn i put an action on the external movie to be loaded on level6, it dosent work :stare: on(release){ getURL("http://www.msn.com", \_b… --- ## [Accessing external swf @ various entry points?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-external-swf-various-entry-points/264326)
**Author:** [@vertigo912](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vertigo912)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-external-swf-various-entry-points/264326 "2008-06-25T14:57:59Z")
Hi everyone-- got a question about external swf capabilities. Never worked with external swfs before, so I'm learning by doing. My project is comprised of several external swfs that will load into the stage mcHolder a… --- ## [How to load a "linkaged movieclip" from swf at another server?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-a-linkaged-movieclip-from-swf-at-another-server/263575)
**Author:** [@awflasher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/awflasher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-a-linkaged-movieclip-from-swf-at-another-server/263575 "2008-06-25T14:38:34Z")
Hi all I need to use some external assets which are storing at some external sever domains at runtime. For example, my flash is http://a.com/1.swf and I wanna use a "someID" movieclip in http://www.b.com/2.swf I t… --- ## [Need help..about xml n C#](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-about-xml-n-c/264344)
**Author:** [@fishjelly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fishjelly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-about-xml-n-c/264344 "2008-06-25T14:34:02Z")
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