# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1346 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1347 --- ## [Inconsistent referencing behaviour](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inconsistent-referencing-behaviour/252839)
**Author:** [@cbx33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cbx33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inconsistent-referencing-behaviour/252839 "2008-02-24T09:44:17Z")
Can any one tell me why the listenerevent functions seem to be inconsistent. The second one works. The first one doesn't, complaining about a NULL parameter being passed to navigateToURL. I used to have the links in a… --- ## [Pay pal button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pay-pal-button/252838)
**Author:** [@trnghosh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trnghosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pay-pal-button/252838 "2008-02-24T09:44:15Z")
I am trying to make one pay pal button in flash and also in swiftmx but it does not work . The error is " \[COLOR=red\]This recipient does not accept payments denominated in USD. Please contact the seller and ask him t… --- ## [Popup + URLVariables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-urlvariables/252836)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Kikkoman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_Kikkoman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-urlvariables/252836 "2008-02-24T08:37:54Z")
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how to popup a browser window while using the POST method to send variables? I understand I need to put the javascript call in the URLRequest but it won't allow me to POST anything. \[m… --- ## [Fade out using actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-out-using-actionscript/252835)
**Author:** [@Divardo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Divardo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-out-using-actionscript/252835 "2008-02-24T08:25:30Z")
Hi, I have a movie with 4 layers. I need to fade out three of them, at a point, with the fade a couple of seconds and then starts the next frame. How do I do this? Thanks --- ## [Flash 8 project crashes CS3 when I export it](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-project-crashes-cs3-when-i-export-it/252833)
**Author:** [@live2learn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/live2learn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-project-crashes-cs3-when-i-export-it/252833 "2008-02-24T07:57:52Z")
I have a Flash 8 / AS 2.0 application that I developed over the last 6 months, I just upgraded to CS3 and I find that whenever I try to export the FLA file it crashes the entire Flash CS3 program. I have tried export… --- ## [HTML help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-help/252830)
**Author:** [@sultlock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sultlock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-help/252830 "2008-02-24T07:21:33Z")
Hey guys! new to HTML and this forum \[smile\] I was just wondering if anybody knew how to choose where to place my flash animation using X and Y coordinates on a webpage using HTML Any help is much appreciated! --- ## [Rotating Logo AVI](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-logo-avi/252829)
**Author:** [@Nuvis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nuvis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-logo-avi/252829 "2008-02-24T06:59:18Z")
Hey guys, I've imported an AVI file into flash that I wish to loop. It's a logo that rotates 360 degrees that I rendered in 3ds max, and I wish to make the video repeat after it is over so that the logo continues to spin… --- ## [Call Function Only Once](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-function-only-once/252828)
**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-function-only-once/252828 "2008-02-24T06:17:17Z")
I have a a submit button that when clicked does the following: 1) Runs a func called getCartValues() that gathers data 2) Validates some input text fields 3) Sends variables to a PHP script Since the input field vali… --- ## [Hyperlink Button Mouseover Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hyperlink-button-mouseover-help/252827)
**Author:** [@JaymeNYC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JaymeNYC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hyperlink-button-mouseover-help/252827 "2008-02-24T05:50:32Z")
Only been usin flash for a day so I'm very new.. I created Some words with Text, and with the Text Selected I entered the hyperlink for the text in the properties menu.. When I mouse Over the text how do I get it to smoo… --- ## [How to get current frame?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-current-frame/252825)
**Author:** [@Joker69](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Joker69)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-current-frame/252825 "2008-02-24T03:22:33Z")
Is there a way to grab the current frame number? --- ## [Safari Issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/safari-issues/252823)
**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/safari-issues/252823 "2008-02-24T03:02:39Z")
Hello: I've got two big issues with this page: http://www.tornedgedesign.com/\_test/safari/safari.html The menu (in Safari only) floats at the top left corner instead of over the narrow white bar. Can someone tell me… --- ## [Help with Rotation!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-rotation/252821)
**Author:** [@Thefox14](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thefox14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-rotation/252821 "2008-02-24T02:31:28Z")
I've been working on a platformer enigine for a little while, and i added in rotation on slopes. The problem is, my rotation doesn't always work (dues to the fact the red dot isn't always touching the ground) and when i … --- ## [Two table DELETE works but if one is not there wont run?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-table-delete-works-but-if-one-is-not-there-wont-run/252819)
**Author:** [@Multi\_Task](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Multi_Task)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-table-delete-works-but-if-one-is-not-there-wont-run/252819 "2008-02-24T01:28:06Z")
I am trying to delete from two separate tables with: $query = "DELETE users, usersInfo FROM users, usersInfo WHERE users.userID = {$id} AND usersInfo.userID = {$id} "; And everything works fine. However if the use… --- ## [A simple rollover is never that simple - but if it is, please tell me!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-simple-rollover-is-never-that-simple-but-if-it-is-please-tell-me/252818)
**Author:** [@LeiaGraf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LeiaGraf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2008, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-simple-rollover-is-never-that-simple-but-if-it-is-please-tell-me/252818 "2008-02-24T01:02:15Z")
Hey guys, I've got a situation that should be easy, but isn't turning out that way. I'd like to know if there's a better way to approach it. I've attached a cut-down fla so you can see what I'm doing. I've got an area … --- ## [XML and/or XMLDocument and parsing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-and-or-xmldocument-and-parsing/252816)
**Author:** [@patrickjv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/patrickjv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-and-or-xmldocument-and-parsing/252816 "2008-02-23T23:48:51Z")
Im trying to figure out wether to use XML or/and XMLDocument and how to parse it so it becomes easily accessible. Final use will be a menu list with buttons loading .swf files. Im starting with a simple listmenu.xml som… --- ## [Possible to embed a PDF?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-to-embed-a-pdf/252815)
**Author:** [@pitir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pitir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-to-embed-a-pdf/252815 "2008-02-23T22:26:40Z")
Is it possible to embed an external PDF into a Flash file? What I'd like to do is be able to make a pop up window inside a Flash file that contains a PDF file located in the same directory as the SWF. Is something li… --- ## [Ordering Tweens?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ordering-tweens/252813)
**Author:** [@your\_syndrome](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/your_syndrome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ordering-tweens/252813 "2008-02-23T22:22:06Z")
Hey, I'm using the inbuilt tweens in flash.. var bodyScaleX:Tween = new Tween(bodyBack, "\_xscale", Strong.easeOut, 0, 100, 0.5, true); //BRINGS THE BLACK BOX DOWN THE Y AXIS bodyScaleX.onMotionFinished =… --- ## [Convert MC to Button behavior?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-mc-to-button-behavior/252812)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Grim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alex_Grim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-mc-to-button-behavior/252812 "2008-02-23T22:04:04Z")
Wow, this is a little trickier than i thought it was going to be... Here's what i've tried: TL.createEmptyMovieClip("tn" + i0 + i1,TL.getDepth() + i0 + i1); TL\["tn" + i0 + i1\].\_x = xpos; TL\["tn" + i0 + i1\].width = 100… --- ## [Read txt file inside a directory](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-txt-file-inside-a-directory/252810)
**Author:** [@jespschultz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jespschultz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-txt-file-inside-a-directory/252810 "2008-02-23T21:27:56Z")
I'm not very familiar with PHP, and have what I'm sure is a very simple question. I've been trying to find the anwser in a thread somewhere but can't seem to find it. All I want to do is open a txt file read from inside … --- ## [Help with.. I don't know how to explain :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-i-dont-know-how-to-explain/252809)
**Author:** [@IAmBadWithAS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IAmBadWithAS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-i-dont-know-how-to-explain/252809 "2008-02-23T21:26:40Z")
Hey there \[smiley\] How would I make it so that if score was 1 or higher, it would preform the task? on (release) { if (score == 1) { i = i+1; duplicateMovieClip(\_root.circle, "circle"+i, i); } e… --- ## [How to check if a clip is on the scene](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-if-a-clip-is-on-the-scene/252807)
**Author:** [@kitsunegari](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kitsunegari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-if-a-clip-is-on-the-scene/252807 "2008-02-23T21:09:49Z")
Hi I would like to know if there is a method, a property or a function to know if a movieclip is on the scene of my flash file. Here is the thing: I would like to use the removeChild function on some movieclips but onl… --- ## [swapDepths Issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapdepths-issues/252806)
**Author:** [@triclops](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/triclops)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapdepths-issues/252806 "2008-02-23T20:54:55Z")
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with stacking order when using swapDepths. I can get it so the MC comes to the top when its clicked however, the stacking order of the MC's below is really off. I followed this tutori… --- ## [Timer Interval is Dependent on FrameRate?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-interval-is-dependent-on-framerate/252803)
**Author:** [@Septenary](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Septenary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-interval-is-dependent-on-framerate/252803 "2008-02-23T19:33:23Z")
Hey, I have a game, and in it, I have a timer that fires 30 times every second. I want to increase stage.frameRate, while still keeping the timer firing at 30 times every second. I thought that since the timer's int… --- ## [Getting JSON array value by number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-json-array-value-by-number/252802)
**Author:** [@Tampa1adam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tampa1adam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-json-array-value-by-number/252802 "2008-02-23T19:32:35Z")
all right, I have this JSON Array: \` var myKidsAndPets = { kids: { Corey: {age: 21, gender: "female"}, Thaddeus: {age: 21, gender: "male"}, Sydney: {age: 14, gender: "female"}, … --- ## [Array, Attachmovie results into a main container?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-attachmovie-results-into-a-main-container/252801)
**Author:** [@dannylipari](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dannylipari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-attachmovie-results-into-a-main-container/252801 "2008-02-23T19:31:22Z")
Firstly, hello! I am new to the Kirupa community and fairly new to action script/flash too. I have read/used/understood the tutorial below which creates an array of results using a specified template container... it di… --- ## [B4 I get to much farther please critque what I am doing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/b4-i-get-to-much-farther-please-critque-what-i-am-doing/252799)
**Author:** [@Multi\_Task](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Multi_Task)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/b4-i-get-to-much-farther-please-critque-what-i-am-doing/252799 "2008-02-23T19:10:44Z")
Hey yall I am new to mysql and database management so forgive me. So far I have built a cms from scratch and am curious if I am going about it the right way before I get to much farther. In reference to "going about it… --- ## [Actionscript controlled deformation?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-controlled-deformation/252796)
**Author:** [@Stiqman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Stiqman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-controlled-deformation/252796 "2008-02-23T18:13:01Z")
Please take a look at the navigation on this site: http://www.truthinengineering.com/ (just press continue to get past the intro movie.) Im baffled as to how the apparent floating and rotation of the navigation pan… --- ## [Is event listener required?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-event-listener-required/252795)
**Author:** [@mpl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mpl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-event-listener-required/252795 "2008-02-23T18:12:19Z")
I am relatively new to Flash8, have no prior programming experience and this is my first plunge. Performance is inconsistant when using the following conditional statement to direct a movie clip instance to the appropria… --- ## [Firefox renders my page slightly weird!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-renders-my-page-slightly-weird/252794)
**Author:** [@Starpromo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Starpromo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-renders-my-page-slightly-weird/252794 "2008-02-23T18:05:26Z")
Hey guys... This is an issue only in Firefox. So no need to test it in any other browsers. Here is the link for you to see what I mean: http://www.fourleaves.co.uk/level2 As you can see there is a fairly large gap … --- ## [How to do alpha effect on movie clip whos colour is set by actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-do-alpha-effect-on-movie-clip-whos-colour-is-set-by-actionscript/252793)
**Author:** [@Divardo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Divardo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-do-alpha-effect-on-movie-clip-whos-colour-is-set-by-actionscript/252793 "2008-02-23T17:59:51Z")
I have uploaded the file so you can see what I mean. In the actual file, I am working on, there are animations between frame 2-19. When it gets to frame 20 the alpha effect on Symbol 2 does not work due to the actionscri… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1345) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1347)