# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1367 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1368 --- ## [Set cursor at end of last character in textfield](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-cursor-at-end-of-last-character-in-textfield/251368)
**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-cursor-at-end-of-last-character-in-textfield/251368 "2008-02-07T19:49:04Z")
\[smirk\] I'd like to specify where the cursor blinks in a text field. I've been scouring through the help in Flash and can't find what I need. Is this something stupid that I'm overlooking? Thanks yall --- ## [Randomly play movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/randomly-play-movieclip/251367)
**Author:** [@Frogcloset](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Frogcloset)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/randomly-play-movieclip/251367 "2008-02-07T18:58:55Z")
tried for a while to find help for this. what i need is the code to have a movieclip start playing at random, (not to have a random movieclip play) the only thing is i want to be able to choose the minimum gap between … --- ## [Email form using ASP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-form-using-asp/251366)
**Author:** [@Dpots](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dpots)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-form-using-asp/251366 "2008-02-07T18:49:14Z")
I am creating a email form in flash. I created a movieclip, named it form and brought it into my main timeline from the library. Within the form is four input text fields with the following variables: name, phone, email,… --- ## [Reload Opener Window to New URL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reload-opener-window-to-new-url/251365)
**Author:** [@deejne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deejne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reload-opener-window-to-new-url/251365 "2008-02-07T18:39:21Z")
I have a pop-up window containing the Flash. After clicking a button, the pop-up will CLOSE (\<---i know how to do this) and needs to reload the MAIN (opener) window to a different URL. Has anyone done this? Please co… --- ## [Memory Managment and Exception Handling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/memory-managment-and-exception-handling/251361)
**Author:** [@complete](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/complete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/memory-managment-and-exception-handling/251361 "2008-02-07T18:23:04Z")
I wonder about Memory Managment and Exception Handling in C#. I know that C# has its own "garbage collection" to prevent memory leaks. How does this work and how does someone code accordingly for this? I see that the… --- ## [Actionscript: Close Pop-Up, Refresh Main Window](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-close-pop-up-refresh-main-window/251360)
**Author:** [@deejne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deejne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-close-pop-up-refresh-main-window/251360 "2008-02-07T18:19:33Z")
I have a pop-up window containing the Flash. After clicking a button, I need this pop-up to CLOSE and then direct the MAIN (opener) window to a different URL. Has anyone done this? Please contact me via... email - … --- ## [Apply Pattern/swatch to object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apply-pattern-swatch-to-object/251358)
**Author:** [@ultraloveninja](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ultraloveninja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apply-pattern-swatch-to-object/251358 "2008-02-07T17:59:00Z")
Okay, so this might be a hard to question to describe, but here it goes: Is there any way to create something in flash that can take an object (for example a circle) and apply different patterns on it? Any ideas or sugge… --- ## [Fla8/cs2.0 - Help with Using Liquid Effect with a "Loaded Image"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fla8-cs2-0-help-with-using-liquid-effect-with-a-loaded-image/251357)
**Author:** [@flyersjoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flyersjoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fla8-cs2-0-help-with-using-liquid-effect-with-a-loaded-image/251357 "2008-02-07T17:54:52Z")
I am using the Liquid Effect tutorial posted here at Kirupa. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/liquify4.htm I can get the effect to work on a movieClip with an image within the library, however, when I load an ext… --- ## [(button)Open Outlook and set appointment in calender](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-open-outlook-and-set-appointment-in-calender/251353)
**Author:** [@cs3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cs3000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-open-outlook-and-set-appointment-in-calender/251353 "2008-02-07T17:39:27Z")
Client is asking for a button that when clicked, opens Outlook and sets an appointment in the calender from a flash environ. I'm a Flash developer with limited experience with Javascript- I'm assuming this is a JS thing.… --- ## [Movie can't find skin in same directory](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-cant-find-skin-in-same-directory/251348)
**Author:** [@tarsus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tarsus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-cant-find-skin-in-same-directory/251348 "2008-02-07T16:57:08Z")
My movie simply contains an FLVPlayback component. I have the HTML file embedding my movie in a different directory from the movie itself. My directory structure looks like this: /flash\_test.html /scripts/AC\_RunActiv… --- ## [Outputting .ps postscript files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/outputting-ps-postscript-files/251346)
**Author:** [@pdjohnson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pdjohnson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/outputting-ps-postscript-files/251346 "2008-02-07T16:17:43Z")
We have a system which allows people to use an swf for design a banner. We want to be able to save the design as a .ps file. Does anyone have any idea how to do this? --- ## [Mc x and y min and max parameters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-x-and-y-min-and-max-parameters/251345)
**Author:** [@platinum2151](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/platinum2151)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-x-and-y-min-and-max-parameters/251345 "2008-02-07T16:10:27Z")
I have a script that loads a movie clip at a different location every time on the stage: \*\*photo1.\_x = Math.random() \* 600; photo1.\_y = Math.random() \* 600; \*\*This works fine. All I would like to do now is add a mi… --- ## [Flash site with no borders - how is this done?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-with-no-borders-how-is-this-done/251344)
**Author:** [@TomSaunders](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TomSaunders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-with-no-borders-how-is-this-done/251344 "2008-02-07T16:09:30Z")
I'm quite a seasoned flash designer but I can't work out how somebody's achieved an effect. It's probably because I don't know much about CSS. Basically, I want to know how these people have managed to give their flash… --- ## [setInterval not working in AS2 Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-not-working-in-as2-class/251343)
**Author:** [@uifimage](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uifimage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-not-working-in-as2-class/251343 "2008-02-07T16:08:36Z")
Hi I have the following strange problem... public function showImageAt(num:Number):Void { var interval:Number = setInterval( function():Void { trace("WORKING"); // works test(); // doesnt work clearInterva… --- ## [This bloody Preloader for MAIN.SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-bloody-preloader-for-main-swf/251341)
**Author:** [@ChromeDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChromeDemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-bloody-preloader-for-main-swf/251341 "2008-02-07T16:01:18Z")
I've read tons of Blogs, but I couldn find a solution ... How da hell i can drop a Preloader, to load my Main.swf before it starts??? My Main.swf contains all the Grafix,Classes etc. any help much appreciated cheer… --- ## [Animation & Links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-links/251340)
**Author:** [@WGD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WGD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-links/251340 "2008-02-07T15:47:05Z")
Hi I expect this is a really obvious question so please forgive my ignorance. I would like to achieve a similar effect to the way images whizz across the page on the following site http://www.gucci.com/uk/campaign/spri… --- ## [Crappy actionscript bug](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crappy-actionscript-bug/251339)
**Author:** [@ArmoredSandwich](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ArmoredSandwich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crappy-actionscript-bug/251339 "2008-02-07T15:43:24Z")
Alright, I'm working on the AI of my game. I've thought up a specific system that should work perfectly. I have an AI object, that object has several objects among those are tankTeam and buildTeam. When the AI build… --- ## [Error #2136 when making new Object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-2136-when-making-new-object/251336)
**Author:** [@AnindJazzMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AnindJazzMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-2136-when-making-new-object/251336 "2008-02-07T14:56:06Z")
I just want to use some variables out of another class, but when i make a new instances using the code from the error-class i get this error: Error: Error #2136: The SWF file file:///C|/Users/David/Desktop/Game/Game.sw… --- ## [RollOver & RollOut problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollover-rollout-problem/251334)
**Author:** [@lopetzi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lopetzi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollover-rollout-problem/251334 "2008-02-07T14:54:52Z")
I have a movieclip that on rollover "rises up" and another movieclip starts playing and "comes from under him"... On roll out both movieclips go back. What I want is if i rollover the second movieclip both of them to sto… --- ## [Math wiz?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-wiz/251333)
**Author:** [@Flufferino](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flufferino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-wiz/251333 "2008-02-07T14:40:59Z")
How I got into programming allthough I have no math skills is beyond me, but here I am. Could someone help me or push me into the right direction with this, for me, unsolvable mathematical problem. I have a number of… --- ## [A problem with mochiads](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-problem-with-mochiads/251332)
**Author:** [@kellogg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kellogg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-problem-with-mochiads/251332 "2008-02-07T14:36:52Z")
I need your help (problem with mochiads) I keep getting this error TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. at MochiAd$/\_parseOptions() at MochiAd$/showPreGameAd() at … --- ## [Why My Preloader No Longer Works?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-my-preloader-no-longer-works/251326)
**Author:** [@taurus5\_6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/taurus5_6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-my-preloader-no-longer-works/251326 "2008-02-07T12:22:20Z")
My swf movie used to show up maybe UNTIL december last year, 2007. But how come it no longer show up now? Once the movie has been loaded, the preloader will show up very quickly. I am using SwfObject and FlashVars. … --- ## [Using VideoDisplay and FMS 3 for recorded video playback](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-videodisplay-and-fms-3-for-recorded-video-playback/251323)
**Author:** [@shubs6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shubs6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-videodisplay-and-fms-3-for-recorded-video-playback/251323 "2008-02-07T11:23:05Z")
Hi Friends, In my application i want to play a pre-recorded flv which is stored in C:\\Program Files\\Adobe\\Flash Media Server 3\\applications\\MyVideoApp in a VideoDisplay Component. I'm getting all sorts of runtime error… --- ## [Flash Websites](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-websites/251322)
**Author:** [@Mr\_myers666](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_myers666)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-websites/251322 "2008-02-07T11:20:54Z")
Hi, I have only just started using flash as one of my uni assignments is to produce a portfolio of my work using the internet. So i'm trying to get to grips with it! I have never made a Flash Site, but have learnt abou… --- ## [Random alpha using actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-alpha-using-actionscript/251321)
**Author:** [@pm83](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pm83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-alpha-using-actionscript/251321 "2008-02-07T11:04:17Z")
Hi I have a world map created from individual circles in Illustrator, I need to take this into Flash and fade the circles in randomly to create the map. The map is made up of 100s of circles so obviously I want to av… --- ## [Datagrid help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-help/251319)
**Author:** [@Kunq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kunq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-help/251319 "2008-02-07T10:52:08Z")
I've made a datagrid in as3 using this tutorial: http://www.blinkdagger.com/flash/creating-high-score-table-in-adobe-flash-cs3/4 var myDataGrid:DataGrid = new DataGrid(); var variables:URLVariables = new URLVariab… --- ## [Using Camera](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-camera/251315)
**Author:** [@harilalkm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/harilalkm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-camera/251315 "2008-02-07T09:52:57Z")
hello friends, I want to make web application which will capture the video from the camera attached in client's machine.I have read that it is possible to racord stream from the camera using media server.Is it actually r… --- ## [Setting focus problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-focus-problem/251314)
**Author:** [@Bojan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bojan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-focus-problem/251314 "2008-02-07T09:48:13Z")
\[FONT=Calibri\]Hi,\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\]I'm having problem with focus.\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\]I added event listener on stage to monitor Key events so I can move car instance left and right.\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\]When … --- ## [Converting URLLoader.data to Sound?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-urlloader-data-to-sound/251313)
**Author:** [@percyloser](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/percyloser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-urlloader-data-to-sound/251313 "2008-02-07T08:05:31Z")
The title says it all really, is there any way to take the data contained within a URLLoader and convert it into a playable Sound? (the data is an MP3 file, by the way) --- ## [Papervision 3D 2.0 - "that phunky MaterialsList"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-3d-2-0-that-phunky-materialslist/251312)
**Author:** [@eilsoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eilsoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-3d-2-0-that-phunky-materialslist/251312 "2008-02-07T07:48:55Z")
Hey all Can anyone give me a quick rundown of the MaterialsList in PPV3D 2.0? Flash keeps throwing errors back at me. Apparantly it's ordering me to assign the material on one or more of 6 sides, front, back, left, rig… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1366) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1368)