# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1236 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1237 --- ## [Auto Detecting iPhone Web Browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-detecting-iphone-web-browser/260464)
**Author:** [@jderosa3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jderosa3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-detecting-iphone-web-browser/260464 "2008-05-16T07:25:52Z")
I want to make my website auto-detect if a person is using an iPhone to browse the site and if so it pulls from a different set of files to be displayed... any tips or tutorials on how to do this? Thanks. --- ## [Send refference of a MC to class?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/send-refference-of-a-mc-to-class/260491)
**Author:** [@unabomber](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unabomber)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/send-refference-of-a-mc-to-class/260491 "2008-05-16T07:11:27Z")
Hi everyone. I'm playing with AS3 for a couple of weeks now and i can't figure out an elegant way to do this. Here's what i'm trying to do: I'm writing a parallax class to mimic depth in 2D. I made my graphics in AI, i… --- ## [Does ActionScript 3.0 have ANY classes for handling Record Sets?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-actionscript-3-0-have-any-classes-for-handling-record-sets/260485)
**Author:** [@Biddington](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Biddington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-actionscript-3-0-have-any-classes-for-handling-record-sets/260485 "2008-05-16T05:06:01Z")
Does ActionScript 3.0 have ANY classes for handling Record Sets? I have not seen any examples in the latest version of Flash. Any ideas? --- ## [Combo box needed in Flash 5!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combo-box-needed-in-flash-5/260483)
**Author:** [@vinayakk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vinayakk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combo-box-needed-in-flash-5/260483 "2008-05-16T03:42:52Z")
Hi Flashies, I urgently need a combo box component which works in Flash 5. PLz Plz :crying: Thanks, Vinayakk --- ## [Oppisite of delete onEnterFrame?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oppisite-of-delete-onenterframe/260473)
**Author:** [@jjmorga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jjmorga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oppisite-of-delete-onenterframe/260473 "2008-05-16T03:01:39Z")
onEnterFrame = function(){ if(such and such){ delete this.onEnterFrame; }else if(such and such){ start this.onEnterFrame; } } whats the proper syntax for this one? thanks so much! --- ## [Mac Safari bug](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-safari-bug/260482)
**Author:** [@flashpipe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashpipe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-safari-bug/260482 "2008-05-16T03:01:10Z")
I've got a file using AS2 to load images via xml that works fine in IE, Firefox and Safari on a PC. It works fine on IE and Firefox on a Mac, but, when my client tests it using Safari 3.1.1 on a Mac, he says all the imag… --- ## [Loop thru similarly named variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-thru-similarly-named-variables/260371)
**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-thru-similarly-named-variables/260371 "2008-05-16T00:57:48Z")
OK, I'll probably get flamed a bit for this because I know I could find related threads if I do a search. But I have found answers to related questions confusing. So here goes.... I have a "reset" function that removes… --- ## [Where is the global actionscript folder?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-is-the-global-actionscript-folder/260476)
**Author:** [@Nick5185](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nick5185)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-is-the-global-actionscript-folder/260476 "2008-05-16T00:53:42Z")
Im following a tweening tutorial on gotoandlearn.com using caurina's tween AS. I downloaded the necessary AS, then he says "Put that in your global actionscript folder" I have no clue where it is. The code starts: i… --- ## [Getting a child's real coordinates](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-a-childs-real-coordinates/260395)
**Author:** [@substance](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/substance)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-a-childs-real-coordinates/260395 "2008-05-16T00:25:53Z")
When trying to get coordinates from a child object through it's parent, the results are in relation to it's parent. But what if I wanted these coordinates in relation to the stage? --- ## [Movie clip functions on entering frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-functions-on-entering-frame/260467)
**Author:** [@setzer9999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/setzer9999)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-functions-on-entering-frame/260467 "2008-05-15T23:12:25Z")
Hello, I have a movie clip I am trying to activate when the playhead gets to a specific frame. I am confused because the code is working on one frame, but not another. 1) On frame 1, I have this code: this.myMC.g… --- ## [Need help with ActionScripting for platform game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-actionscripting-for-platform-game/260158)
**Author:** [@hockey4life](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hockey4life)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-actionscripting-for-platform-game/260158 "2008-05-15T22:28:23Z")
Hi guys, I just began using flash and I am very eager to develop movies and games in it. I just recently started a mario game, but there is a problem. Actually 2, first off I need a code that will make my character (Inst… --- ## [innerHTML return image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/innerhtml-return-image/260455)
**Author:** [@Syous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Syous)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/innerhtml-return-image/260455 "2008-05-15T21:45:31Z")
\ function startloading(){ document.getElementById("java").innerHTML="\\
Please wait while your video uploads."; } \ When a button is clicked, the text appear… --- ## [Skyscaper cloud effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skyscaper-cloud-effect/260063)
**Author:** [@aerxx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aerxx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skyscaper-cloud-effect/260063 "2008-05-15T21:03:21Z")
Hiya, I found a great movie (http://www.istockphoto.com/file\_closeup/object/5366940\_skyscrapers\_hd1080\_ntsc\_pal.php?id=5366940) which I would like to re-create in Flash 8 for a website. Does anyone know if it is pos… --- ## [Checking to see if a movieclip exists](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-to-see-if-a-movieclip-exists/260437)
**Author:** [@Aubreyff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Aubreyff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-to-see-if-a-movieclip-exists/260437 "2008-05-15T20:50:27Z")
I have a series of swfs that I am loading externally. Some swfs have a movie clip named 'DownloadMC'. I am trying to check if the movie clip exists, but I keep getting an error. var theMC= MyLoadedMC.getChildAt(timesL… --- ## [Grow and Shrink Mouse?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grow-and-shrink-mouse/260444)
**Author:** [@jschelling](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jschelling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grow-and-shrink-mouse/260444 "2008-05-15T20:44:21Z")
Ok so i have a custom mouse on my site, and now im trying to make it so that the mouse grows and shrinks depending on where it is on the screen. Example : The mouse is at the bottom of the screen so it is bigger, the mou… --- ## [\[CS3\] Inertia/Friction Drag thing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-inertia-friction-drag-thing/260459)
**Author:** [@ShawnJC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShawnJC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-inertia-friction-drag-thing/260459 "2008-05-15T20:24:45Z")
Ok, I'm not sure where to start on this, but I'm looking for a car like momentum on a clip that rests on another one that can be dragged. In this image: \[image\] The red area is a movieclip that can be dragged with the mo… --- ## [Ball vs Ball Collision Revisited](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ball-vs-ball-collision-revisited/260378)
**Author:** [@ShawnJC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShawnJC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ball-vs-ball-collision-revisited/260378 "2008-05-15T19:56:11Z")
I know there are tons of posts dealing with ball vs ball collision and I have looked over any I could find, however none of them seem to work exactly like I want and I have been looking over examples for weeks now. I hav… --- ## [Tween class menu help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-class-menu-help/260456)
**Author:** [@coche09](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/coche09)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-class-menu-help/260456 "2008-05-15T19:40:00Z")
Hi Everyone I've a bit of an actionscript newbie, so please bear with me. I'm using Flash CS3 but the syntax might be AS 1/2... I've been trying to make a simple menu using the tween class. What I want to achieve is… --- ## [Setting Selection of a Combobox?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-selection-of-a-combobox/260254)
**Author:** [@ibsen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ibsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-selection-of-a-combobox/260254 "2008-05-15T18:59:37Z")
Is it possible to use AS2 to dynamically set the current state of a ComboBox? I'm loading variables from an external file, and I need the ComboBoxes to reflect the selection that comes in. --- ## [duplicateMovieClip problemo, help pls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-problemo-help-pls/260358)
**Author:** [@Leo75](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Leo75)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-problemo-help-pls/260358 "2008-05-15T18:42:19Z")
Hi there... iam TRYING to duplicate a movie clip using this code: for (i = 1; i \< 30; i++) { duplicateMovieClip(\_root.mc\_l\_1\["area\_test"\], \_root.mc\_l\_1\["area\_test\_" + i\], \_root.mc\_l\_1.getNextHighestDepth()); } po… --- ## [PHP + MySQL on Apache = Boogaloo!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-on-apache-boogaloo/260391)
**Author:** [@RussianBeer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RussianBeer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-on-apache-boogaloo/260391 "2008-05-15T18:05:12Z")
Hi guys! Im a total fool when it comes to setting up servers so Im here for more help! i have windows xp server! After alot of work, Ive installed PHP5 and Apache- and Im pretty sure my MySQL installation was succesfu… --- ## [Flash menu blues but the site is 90% dreamweaver](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-blues-but-the-site-is-90-dreamweaver/260335)
**Author:** [@atlnycdude24](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/atlnycdude24)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-blues-but-the-site-is-90-dreamweaver/260335 "2008-05-15T17:15:06Z")
Hey room, I'm creating a website using 90% xhtml and the drop down menu in Flash. My website is divided into three parts, the header(the top and nav area), the content(body), and the footer(the bottom). Let's focus o… --- ## [Making a big form questionnaire thing. Tables?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-big-form-questionnaire-thing-tables/260342)
**Author:** [@Awesome\_O\_4000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Awesome_O_4000)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-big-form-questionnaire-thing-tables/260342 "2008-05-15T16:55:32Z")
I figured tables would be easiest to use. This is coming from no knowledge of tables. Seems like a smart move there. Anyway, should I use tables? It's going to look like this (Made a quick one with tables already). … --- ## [Decimal Values in TextFormats](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/decimal-values-in-textformats/260439)
**Author:** [@jwilliam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jwilliam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/decimal-values-in-textformats/260439 "2008-05-15T16:49:27Z")
I have a rich text editor that extends the TextField class. When I set values in the TextField, either by utilizing a TextFormat object or changing the htmlText property directly, to decimal values (ie, size or leading)… --- ## [PHP in tables within HTML-recommend a tutorial?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-in-tables-within-html-recommend-a-tutorial/260390)
**Author:** [@eyebum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eyebum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-in-tables-within-html-recommend-a-tutorial/260390 "2008-05-15T16:47:08Z")
Hey there, I am trying to pull some data from a csv file and use php to put it on a website. Can anyone recommend a good tutorial or example of how to put this into simple tables within HTML? Not trying to get too fancy.… --- ## [FireFX AS2 class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefx-as2-class/260436)
**Author:** [@JBPresents](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JBPresents)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefx-as2-class/260436 "2008-05-15T16:23:48Z")
I recently found a great freely disturbuted fire generator for flash and I wanted to use it in my current project. There was some crazy code I have never seen before, I have figured most of it out but I still have some… --- ## [Vertical menu with submenu?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-menu-with-submenu/260429)
**Author:** [@keitai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keitai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-menu-with-submenu/260429 "2008-05-15T16:08:24Z")
hi, i am stuck with this. /\*some variables\*/ var holder\_mc:MovieClip; var menuArray:Array = new Array(); var subMenuArray:Array = new Array(); /\*functions\*/ function generateMenu(x, y, name,depth, thisArray) { tr… --- ## [Can AS be used to do the following?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-as-be-used-to-do-the-following/258683)
**Author:** [@Righteous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Righteous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-as-be-used-to-do-the-following/258683 "2008-05-15T16:07:34Z")
Hiya crew. I'm new to flash. This is my second post. What I am trying to do is make a thumbnail, when rolled over with a mouse, show up as an image very similar to this:http://www.johnhintlian.com/portfolio.htm# Atta… --- ## [Floating Menus in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/floating-menus-in-flash/260397)
**Author:** [@josurf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/josurf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/floating-menus-in-flash/260397 "2008-05-15T16:05:14Z")
There is a website that has won a webby 2008 award. www.lynxeffect.com.au/ Was wondering if any knows how to create a floating menu similar to the one on this website. Background images are justified to the centre. Me… --- ## [Reliable Remove Child Method](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reliable-remove-child-method/260347)
**Author:** [@veniceflasher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/veniceflasher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reliable-remove-child-method/260347 "2008-05-15T15:42:58Z")
Hello, I'm new here. Mostly a design person. I'm struggling with removing externally loaded movies. I have a series of externally loading SWFs. On a button click Each movie reduces its alpha to zero, loads the next or … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1235) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1237)