# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1207 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1208 --- ## [Help with MYSPACE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-myspace/261699)
**Author:** [@student07](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/student07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-myspace/261699 "2008-06-06T01:25:07Z")
I'm not really a fan of myspace but it is a helpful tool. I was wondering if perhaps you could give me a few pointers or "some code". I'd like to have something very clean and simple. It's for a musician. I like these … --- ## [Drag object problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-object-problem/262454)
**Author:** [@Natushi12](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Natushi12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-object-problem/262454 "2008-06-06T01:23:02Z")
Hey everyone, I recently went and changed my cursor to an image, however now all my objects which my hand is supposed to drag around won't work. AS on new cursor onClipEvent (enterFrame){ startDrag (this, true); }… --- ## [Adding row to existing database](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-row-to-existing-database/262452)
**Author:** [@nburlington](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nburlington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-row-to-existing-database/262452 "2008-06-06T00:54:27Z")
Can I add a row to an exisiting database? I have a database with 6,000 entries. I want to add a timestamp to future entries. Can I just add it in? Will it mess up my existing data? --- ## [Action Script Will Not work above flash player 6 Please Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-will-not-work-above-flash-player-6-please-help/262412)
**Author:** [@jahue\_99\_yahoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jahue_99_yahoo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-will-not-work-above-flash-player-6-please-help/262412 "2008-06-06T00:43:45Z")
Can some one please help me, I have been working with an old action script file that works in flash player 6 but not any thing above that. Any help would be great. And if some knows how to make it more efficient that wou… --- ## [Still confused about vars in OOP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/still-confused-about-vars-in-oop/262427)
**Author:** [@nikomax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nikomax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/still-confused-about-vars-in-oop/262427 "2008-06-05T23:45:18Z")
Hello All, As my exams are nearly over (just 2 weeks ^^ ) I decided as a break between revision I would look back to AS3 and OOP and once again I have Confused myself =\[ All I Want To Do Is: Access a variable from … --- ## [How do I control a movie clip thats on stage from a nested movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-control-a-movie-clip-thats-on-stage-from-a-nested-movie-clip/262135)
**Author:** [@mjg08](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mjg08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-control-a-movie-clip-thats-on-stage-from-a-nested-movie-clip/262135 "2008-06-05T22:27:37Z")
I have been lookin for a solution for this for a while now. How do I access a movie clip thats on the stage from a nested movie clip? root doesnt work like it used to with AS2.0, is there a way? Any help would be highly … --- ## [Write data to file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/write-data-to-file/262394)
**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/write-data-to-file/262394 "2008-06-05T21:21:34Z")
I know this has been asked but I'm not finding a direct, simple answer to my question in the archives. Very simply: In AS3, can I write data to a file? I have composed a quiz and I need to get a user's result out of th… --- ## [Grid Transition](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-transition/262415)
**Author:** [@swtiemiss](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/swtiemiss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-transition/262415 "2008-06-05T20:08:31Z")
Hello everyone, I got this script from senocular's tutorials (thanks!), but I want to modify it. Instead of "on mouse down," I'd like it to play automatically after say, 5 seconds. How do I do that? Please help! S… --- ## [Flash 8 Grid Layout Experiment for thumbnail gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-grid-layout-experiment-for-thumbnail-gallery/166817)
**Author:** [@ikim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ikim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-grid-layout-experiment-for-thumbnail-gallery/166817 "2008-06-05T19:39:54Z")
Hi.This is my first thread. I have been using a lot of the tips and solutions posted here, so I thought I'd contribute with the forum too. I was looking for a way to make different grid layouts for xml loaded jpg thumbs,… --- ## [SoundPlayer Class - What am I doing wrong?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soundplayer-class-what-am-i-doing-wrong/262409)
**Author:** [@jrutter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jrutter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soundplayer-class-what-am-i-doing-wrong/262409 "2008-06-05T19:32:29Z")
So this is my 2nd ever class I have written. I started with a basic class that loads an external image to the stage of my flash, and shows a preloader while doing so. Im trying to take it a step further now by loading a … --- ## [Hiding Flash, Showing Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-flash-showing-flash/262371)
**Author:** [@gregmax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gregmax)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-flash-showing-flash/262371 "2008-06-05T19:22:56Z")
Hello everyone. I seem to be stuck on showing and hiding the object/embed tags through JS. I have a div that displays on top of the page when the user clicks on a link. Before I user clicks on the link to show the div, t… --- ## [Trouble Instantiating Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-instantiating-class/262405)
**Author:** [@bhadaway](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bhadaway)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-instantiating-class/262405 "2008-06-05T18:55:58Z")
I'm trying to instantiate a custom class from the first frame of an .fla using the code: var cd:Countdown = new Countdown(); This doesn't work. However, when I set Countdown as the document class, the class is prope… --- ## [Flash CS3/AS 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-as-2-0/262411)
**Author:** [@jaroslav](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jaroslav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-as-2-0/262411 "2008-06-05T18:06:10Z")
Hello I’ve got some problems with my project \*\* 1st problem \*\*( Actions are correct but menu doesn’t work ) \*\* I’ve got 4 buttons each contains action : \*\* 1st on (press) {gotoAndPlay(“1”,“1”); } 2nd on (pres… --- ## [Simple Help With Array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-help-with-array/262407)
**Author:** [@gokujou](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gokujou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-help-with-array/262407 "2008-06-05T17:43:23Z")
Hello, I have an array of objects and their values that was made on a different page. And I am trying to bring them into a page. foreach ($option as $value) { $value\['id'\] = get\_settings( $value\['id'\] ); } $value… --- ## [Xml images into containers (for loop?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-images-into-containers-for-loop/262406)
**Author:** [@billy\_nugz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/billy_nugz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-images-into-containers-for-loop/262406 "2008-06-05T17:39:51Z")
Hey guys I have downloaded a gallery that I would like to use however I need the thumbnails in it to load into a movieClip container so I can add a skin. I have tried a couple of different things with no luck. here are t… --- ## [Papervision 3D -- drawing abstract shapes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-3d-drawing-abstract-shapes/261028)
**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-3d-drawing-abstract-shapes/261028 "2008-06-05T17:27:12Z")
I'm looking to make some abstract shapes in PV3D -- specifically an arrow. This seems silly, but I can't seem to hunt down documentation on drawing shapes from point to point. I guess I can just make the item in a 3D pro… --- ## [NaN output when loading external SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nan-output-when-loading-external-swf/262389)
**Author:** [@newbie\_359](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/newbie_359)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nan-output-when-loading-external-swf/262389 "2008-06-05T17:21:00Z")
I am realatively new to Flash and just getting my feet wet, trying to do a project for school...just about done...then this happens...PLEASE HELP I am trying to load external swf's into my movie. Now, this is where it… --- ## [Jumpy animation in papervision](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jumpy-animation-in-papervision/261737)
**Author:** [@dejanp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dejanp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jumpy-animation-in-papervision/261737 "2008-06-05T17:11:27Z")
Can you please check the link bellow: http://www.tempotech.ca/test/2/ - as you can see animation is jumpy/jittery but when I remove materials I get nice smooth animation: http://www.tempotech.ca/test/1/ do you have idea… --- ## [Get stage.Width from custom class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-stage-width-from-custom-class/262019)
**Author:** [@Thinker2501](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thinker2501)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-stage-width-from-custom-class/262019 "2008-06-05T17:04:33Z")
I have a custom class that extends MovieClip and cannot of the life of me figure out how to get the stage width from within the class. trace(stage) returns null, as well as trace(parent). here is my class: // define… --- ## [CodeIgniter / .htaccess problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/codeigniter-htaccess-problems/262287)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/codeigniter-htaccess-problems/262287 "2008-06-05T16:57:20Z")
I'm trying to remove 'index.php' from my URI, but I can't seem to get it to work. i.e. I want it to read 'http://example.com/blog/' rather than 'http://example.com/index.php/blog/' Can anybody please let me know what… --- ## [Stop all sounds except](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-all-sounds-except/261561)
**Author:** [@magicmule](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/magicmule)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-all-sounds-except/261561 "2008-06-05T16:51:03Z")
Is there a way to use the stopallsounds command with an exception? I want to stop all narrations (in a presentation) when a button is clicked but keep the background music going. So i want to stopallsounds except the bac… --- ## [XML driven RollOver Map, help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-rollover-map-help/261996)
**Author:** [@doctorfeelyg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/doctorfeelyg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-rollover-map-help/261996 "2008-06-05T16:51:01Z")
I sincerely hope some kind soul can point me in the right direction on this as i feel like my brain is about to explode! Basically, i have created a simple rollover map of London Boroughs. I have a dynamic text box fol… --- ## [Moving an object with actionscript 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-an-object-with-actionscript-3-0/262378)
**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-an-object-with-actionscript-3-0/262378 "2008-06-05T16:48:18Z")
\[FONT=Calibri\] Hi I got a question, \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\] Without using the Tween class, how can I move an object and be able to physically see it when it is moving? Not just disappear and appear on a different … --- ## [PHP/MySQL Custom message for empty result set](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-custom-message-for-empty-result-set/262285)
**Author:** [@imagined](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imagined)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-custom-message-for-empty-result-set/262285 "2008-06-05T16:41:31Z")
I run a query, lets say... SELECT \* FROM contacts WHERE category = "customers" I get an empty result set because there are no contacts that are customers How would I display a custom message with PHP? For example, … --- ## [XML photogallery help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photogallery-help/262396)
**Author:** [@Rich\_Selavy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rich_Selavy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photogallery-help/262396 "2008-06-05T16:37:25Z")
So I’m trying to make an xml photogallery. I made a separate AS file that I’m referencing in the time line to call up and display the xml info. on my AS file (which I’ve saved as "GALLERYscript.as) i have: package { … --- ## [Javascript menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-menu/262383)
**Author:** [@irishcash33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/irishcash33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-menu/262383 "2008-06-05T16:12:19Z")
Hi, I believe this is a simple fix, but since I am not savvy in javascript, it is not for me. I have a drop down menu with 3 main sections, when clicked each section expands to multiple buttons. My end goal is to have th… --- ## [Making a XML Manager in PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-xml-manager-in-php/262038)
**Author:** [@k77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/k77)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-xml-manager-in-php/262038 "2008-06-05T15:53:50Z")
Hello, Having trouble with a class… new to PHP I know your probably rolling your eyes, big move from .NET. function end\_element ($khalid, $element) { $element = strtolower($element); if ($this-\>ends… --- ## [Update Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/update-question/262148)
**Author:** [@bear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bear)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/update-question/262148 "2008-06-05T15:37:39Z")
Is there a way to update a certain part of field in an SQL query? Like a replace of some kind? like a string replace? I saw this somewhere. Can't remember. --- ## [Webshop stuck](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webshop-stuck/261981)
**Author:** [@stedem](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stedem)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webshop-stuck/261981 "2008-06-05T15:33:07Z")
Hi guys, I've created with the help of kirupa's forum small web shop. I can let the php show the products in a grid, i can let show php every product but i can't let php show me the groups and subgroups. First i will… --- ## [Continuously passing parameters to children](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/continuously-passing-parameters-to-children/262385)
**Author:** [@prisma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prisma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/continuously-passing-parameters-to-children/262385 "2008-06-05T15:31:39Z")
Hi. I have created an object, ContainerObject, in my Main.as. ContainerObject in turn creates several other objects. One is an external swf, Object1, that can (and does) return some of it's property values via getter m… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1206) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1208)