# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1262 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1263 --- ## [MX2004PRO\[AS2.0\] text disappears in html textfield when \\ tags are added](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx2004pro-as2-0-text-disappears-in-html-textfield-when-b-b-tags-are-added/258761)
**Author:** [@Gar\_Fonz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gar_Fonz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2008, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx2004pro-as2-0-text-disappears-in-html-textfield-when-b-b-tags-are-added/258761 "2008-04-28T00:21:36Z")
This definatly seems strange to me(because I have not yet figured it out) but when I add the tags \\ or \\ to a string that I'm putting into an html textfield, the text inbetween the tags disappear. my\_txt.… --- ## [Shooter Game HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shooter-game-help/258759)
**Author:** [@lancerawks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lancerawks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shooter-game-help/258759 "2008-04-27T23:36:47Z")
Ok, im makeing a side scroller shooter game where you point and click to shoot with your mouse. I wanted to make it so instead of actualy shooting a bullet movie clip out of your gun on mouseDown, just have a line apear … --- ## [HELP! External SWF Menus on the Fullscreen XML image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-external-swf-menus-on-the-fullscreen-xml-image/258756)
**Author:** [@desiben](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/desiben)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-external-swf-menus-on-the-fullscreen-xml-image/258756 "2008-04-27T22:44:20Z")
Hello I am trying to place some menus in the center of my flash file. I am trying to place it as an external SWF file which could be somewhere in the center of the flash file. What do you suggest. I have uploaded … --- ## [Dynamic text changes cursor from hand?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-changes-cursor-from-hand/258752)
**Author:** [@tibberous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tibberous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-changes-cursor-from-hand/258752 "2008-04-27T22:01:53Z")
I have a menu, and the menu items use dynamic text. The menu items are MovieClips, but when I set their button mode equal to true, the area over the dynamic text has a default cursor. I tried added an alpha transparent o… --- ## [Security/Javascript problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-javascript-problems/258751)
**Author:** [@duncanhall](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/duncanhall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-javascript-problems/258751 "2008-04-27T21:58:58Z")
I have a piece of javascript I wish to call from a swf. I am simply using \[AS\] getURL( "javascript:funcName();" ); \[/AS\] This works fine in Mozilla browsers, and all others I've tested, but surprise surprise, IE comp… --- ## [HTML alignment with Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-alignment-with-flash/258749)
**Author:** [@cgiblin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cgiblin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-alignment-with-flash/258749 "2008-04-27T21:41:30Z")
Hello, how can I align my .swf so the top of my Flash file touches the top of the browser window? After I publish the Flash file and view it in a browser, there is about a 20 pixels gap between the top of my .swf and th… --- ## [Session cookie alternative?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/session-cookie-alternative/258747)
**Author:** [@Icy\_Penguin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icy_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/session-cookie-alternative/258747 "2008-04-27T20:46:43Z")
Hey everyone, Hadn't really thought about this before, but just realized now that a bunch of my stuff won't work if a user has disabled cookies (I rely on $\_SESSION variables in a contact form, for example, that hold e… --- ## [Preloader with Simple Tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-with-simple-tween/258742)
**Author:** [@mattjp18](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattjp18)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-with-simple-tween/258742 "2008-04-27T20:11:02Z")
Hi - Is it possible to create a preloader that uses a tween, I'm using TweenLite right now. The preloader is just a bar extending from left to right, and right now I'm using a 100 frame animation. However, I want to … --- ## [Easiest way to do blur in and out mouse over effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easiest-way-to-do-blur-in-and-out-mouse-over-effect/258740)
**Author:** [@tibberous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tibberous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easiest-way-to-do-blur-in-and-out-mouse-over-effect/258740 "2008-04-27T20:09:11Z")
I have a movie clip that I need to blur in and out when mouse-overed. What would be the easiest way to do that? --- ## [\[Flash 8\] Zooming use in action script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-zooming-use-in-action-script/258739)
**Author:** [@landomy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/landomy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-zooming-use-in-action-script/258739 "2008-04-27T19:43:06Z")
Hello all, can any one help me. pleas! how can I creat a movie in flash 8 that zoom in something. I want to do a map and then let the user to zoom in the map to see more details Thank you --- ## [Loading an animation created in actionscript in a target MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-an-animation-created-in-actionscript-in-a-target-mc/258734)
**Author:** [@jamiegrp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jamiegrp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-an-animation-created-in-actionscript-in-a-target-mc/258734 "2008-04-27T19:01:25Z")
Hi there, I don't really have a clue about actionscript and I'm working on a bit of flash that has some actionscript in it the randomly generates different snowflakes that move upwards on the stage. Problem is I need t… --- ## [Need help making the background move (.fla included)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-making-the-background-move-fla-included/258729)
**Author:** [@LordShoot2kill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LordShoot2kill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-making-the-background-move-fla-included/258729 "2008-04-27T18:35:41Z")
Hi, im making a game and I want to make the background move separtely from the level (so you can't walk on it). But I still cannot find a way. I have included a .fla to show you what I have done so far. (basicly I want i… --- ## [Submit your games to Game Bonkers .com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submit-your-games-to-game-bonkers-com/258728)
**Author:** [@mesmerize](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mesmerize)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submit-your-games-to-game-bonkers-com/258728 "2008-04-27T16:25:33Z")
I have just designed a new game site for a client: http://www.gamebonkers.com The aim with this one is "easy accessibility", in other words 'no need to sign up, to play'. The client hopes that it will get a few more re… --- ## [Multiple mc's...XML random imageloader + fade](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-mcs-xml-random-imageloader-fade/258725)
**Author:** [@p1x3lman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/p1x3lman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-mcs-xml-random-imageloader-fade/258725 "2008-04-27T13:48:49Z")
Hi there, Have been a big fan for a while - first post today! I have compiled a header.swf for a site that loads external images utilising XML and presents fades between selected random images. I have this working for on… --- ## [JavaScript can't count](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-cant-count/258724)
**Author:** [@noTime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/noTime)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-cant-count/258724 "2008-04-27T13:30:22Z")
I know that 0.1016 / 0.254 = 0.4. JavaSript is trying to prove me that it's 0.3(9). What's the problem? --- ## [\[FlashCS3\]Help Needed - Loading Variable text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashcs3-help-needed-loading-variable-text/258722)
**Author:** [@Issue\_One](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Issue_One)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashcs3-help-needed-loading-variable-text/258722 "2008-04-27T12:55:02Z")
Hi all, Im doing a uni project - building my website in flash! Im using actionscript 2.0, I'm not too experienced in this so excuse me if I use incorrect terminology. Basically - my website has 5 links. Each time you… --- ## [Accessing parent properties / casting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-parent-properties-casting/258715)
**Author:** [@kitsunegari](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kitsunegari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-parent-properties-casting/258715 "2008-04-27T09:14:38Z")
Hi I have a problem with accessing the properties of a parent movieclip in AS3 I have 2 movieclips on my scene: clip1 and clip2 I have some actionscript inside clip2 that I would like to use to access some properti… --- ## [Long movie split into shorter ones](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/long-movie-split-into-shorter-ones/258713)
**Author:** [@Bob10](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bob10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/long-movie-split-into-shorter-ones/258713 "2008-04-27T07:49:52Z")
Hi all, Sorry if this question is too general. I have a long movie which is being presented online through flash. I would like to break down into smaller segments and provide a menu of segments. The idea would be … --- ## [Can NetStream be used to get the total time of a movie?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-netstream-be-used-to-get-the-total-time-of-a-movie/258709)
**Author:** [@tibberous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tibberous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-netstream-be-used-to-get-the-total-time-of-a-movie/258709 "2008-04-27T05:24:55Z")
I need something like playheadTime, but with NetStream. I know it has the bytes total and bytes loaded, and time, but is there a way to get the total time a file will play? Do I have to use FLV playback? Is there any d… --- ## [How can I give a movie clip a hand cursor?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-give-a-movie-clip-a-hand-cursor/258702)
**Author:** [@tibberous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tibberous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-give-a-movie-clip-a-hand-cursor/258702 "2008-04-27T01:38:03Z")
I have a movie clip I am using mouse down events with - how can I give it a hand cursor? --- ## [Main SWF Preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/main-swf-preloader/258701)
**Author:** [@mattjp18](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattjp18)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/main-swf-preloader/258701 "2008-04-27T01:36:55Z")
Hi - I've been looking all over the place and can't find anything. I'm trying to create a simple preloader for the main swf. I know how to make preloaders for loading in external swfs or images. Could someone help m… --- ## [Can anyone give me a hand?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-anyone-give-me-a-hand/258698)
**Author:** [@bombdigiti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bombdigiti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-anyone-give-me-a-hand/258698 "2008-04-26T23:06:37Z")
hey, i was wondering if anyone would be able to give me a hand converting some as2 to as3. Its kind of a media content management system and we've basically only learned as2 at school, so i am having a lot of trouble. I… --- ## [Dynamic text field not showing text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-field-not-showing-text/258695)
**Author:** [@Oz\_Chaos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Oz_Chaos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-field-not-showing-text/258695 "2008-04-26T22:16:12Z")
\[FONT=Arial\] Greetings, \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\] \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\] I need to start by saying, I am a Newbie to the whole flash game, and have for the part been fumbling round blind trying to educate myself. \[… --- ## [Scope Problem? - I can't refer to the main document](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scope-problem-i-cant-refer-to-the-main-document/258691)
**Author:** [@tibberous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tibberous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scope-problem-i-cant-refer-to-the-main-document/258691 "2008-04-26T21:28:43Z")
I have an external class definition for my project. It has a class inside it. That class has an event listener. I have another class, at the same level as my other class, that I need to be able to access from inside the … --- ## [AS3 Loop with Timer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loop-with-timer/258689)
**Author:** [@mattjp18](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattjp18)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loop-with-timer/258689 "2008-04-26T20:29:27Z")
Hi - I'm having some trouble figuring out how to add a timer to delay the adding of each thumbnail to the list. I want them to stagger loading in, so they don't all show up at once. I figure I need to use a timer someh… --- ## [Copying / Pasting , Duplicating things in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/copying-pasting-duplicating-things-in-flash/258686)
**Author:** [@motleycrewl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/motleycrewl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/copying-pasting-duplicating-things-in-flash/258686 "2008-04-26T19:36:50Z")
Wow, this is really driving me up the wall. I'm new to Flash, and no matter what I do it seems whenever I want to copy and paste or duplicate something it never just leaves the original alone. It creates an instance so i… --- ## [Simple problem?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-problem/258684)
**Author:** [@odiecreversed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/odiecreversed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-problem/258684 "2008-04-26T19:27:29Z")
In actionscript 2.0 I used to refer to movieclips in arrays like this: \[COLOR=Red\]\["movieclip" + z\]\[/COLOR\].\_x = thumbArrayX\[z\]; The bit in red is the problem. When I run the movie, actionscript 3 doesn't like the sy… --- ## [Webcam Permission Screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webcam-permission-screen/258681)
**Author:** [@agentparas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/agentparas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webcam-permission-screen/258681 "2008-04-26T19:07:44Z")
Hello All I'm curious, I am creating a banner that accesses the viewers web cam and displays their image inside the banner. Now assuming that some people don't have a webcam or will deny access to their webcam. is there… --- ## [Can you assign one class to two moviclips in Library?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-you-assign-one-class-to-two-moviclips-in-library/258680)
**Author:** [@adnan794](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adnan794)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-you-assign-one-class-to-two-moviclips-in-library/258680 "2008-04-26T17:55:26Z")
Hi all I need to assign one class to more than one movie clips created in Flash CS3. Is this possible?? Thanks --- ## [XML displayed in PHP HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-displayed-in-php-help/258678)
**Author:** [@wispas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wispas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-displayed-in-php-help/258678 "2008-04-26T17:31:32Z")
I have got an XML file now, but now i want the data to be displayed in a HTML/PHP page. Can anyone help me out, please? There is only 3 fields - titles, date and description. My XML File \