# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1584 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1585 --- ## [Enemies disappear randomly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enemies-disappear-randomly/235637)
**Author:** [@leetleet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leetleet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enemies-disappear-randomly/235637 "2007-08-13T16:57:28Z")
One the first frame of 'enemyOne' movieclip, I have: var o = 0; var i = 0; var j = 0; function enemyOneShoot () { initObject = new Object(); initObject.\_x = \_x; initObject.\_y = \_y; var aim = Math.atan2(\_root.tank.… --- ## [Movieclip/button differences](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-button-differences/235635)
**Author:** [@tokyoboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tokyoboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-button-differences/235635 "2007-08-13T16:44:45Z")
hey all, I just finished utilizing the "Transitions between external swfs" tutorial in order to make a website. I also used the "Complex button Rollover/Rollout effects" to create the buttons on the website. However, t… --- ## [How to Autorun SWF not from a CD](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-autorun-swf-not-from-a-cd/235632)
**Author:** [@flashbeginner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashbeginner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-autorun-swf-not-from-a-cd/235632 "2007-08-13T16:03:12Z")
Hey Everyone, I have a swf file that connects to a database. This swf file is going to launched from a server. The swf file will be played on LCD screen that will be a touch screen for users. Kinda like a kiosk. The … --- ## [\*\*\*\*is There Noone That Has An Answer?\*\*\*\*](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-noone-that-has-an-answer/235631)
**Author:** [@wahiche](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wahiche)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-noone-that-has-an-answer/235631 "2007-08-13T15:44:22Z")
22 Views and no answer. I am sure this is something that someone here knows about. Thanks. I went online and looked for some tutorials about this subject and found one but it does not seem to work for some reason. H… --- ## [PhP to Flash problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-to-flash-problem/235627)
**Author:** [@EvangelosRoxxor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EvangelosRoxxor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-to-flash-problem/235627 "2007-08-13T15:28:35Z")
I'm using loadVariables to run a php script off a server, which echo's back data into flash using 'echo &foo=bar' and a text box with variable name foo. I have the .fla and php hosted on a server with php installed, and… --- ## [Making a Quote, Need Advice](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-quote-need-advice/235618)
**Author:** [@alanmace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alanmace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-quote-need-advice/235618 "2007-08-13T14:26:05Z")
I have a project manager who wants me to quote on a project doing something I've never done, but which I know is doable. Basically, it involves creating an application to determine the kind of printer cartridge that a pr… --- ## [For statement returns error when it is decreasing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-statement-returns-error-when-it-is-decreasing/235617)
**Author:** [@superpeppe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superpeppe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-statement-returns-error-when-it-is-decreasing/235617 "2007-08-13T14:19:15Z")
Hi Usually when you use the for statement you want the starting value to be 0, and the ending value to be larger than 0. But I need it to count down, so let's say we have the following code: package { import Arr… --- ## [Menu system - basics?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-system-basics/235614)
**Author:** [@Henxon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Henxon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-system-basics/235614 "2007-08-13T13:50:52Z")
Hello How do you guys solve the menu system on your sites, now when frames are a "ugly" way of solving sites. I have been developing sites with .net 2.0 and their MasterPage-system is wonderful, u make a menu that is a… --- ## [Implementing Who's Online Code (ASP)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/implementing-whos-online-code-asp/235611)
**Author:** [@webmulgor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/webmulgor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/implementing-whos-online-code-asp/235611 "2007-08-13T13:13:57Z")
how 2 implement who's Online code in my website? My Website is Membership based. How Can i show the Names of Member (or say Member iD), those who are currently online. at present i am drowned in Code, which i got … --- ## [Problem with flash loading a frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-flash-loading-a-frame/235610)
**Author:** [@fattyJ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fattyJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-flash-loading-a-frame/235610 "2007-08-13T13:09:28Z")
This is the same question ive seen asked everywhere and everyone answers it the same way and it works for them so its something im over looking but i cant for the life of me see it ive tried every variation on how if see… --- ## [Accordion sliding menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accordion-sliding-menu/235609)
**Author:** [@michey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/michey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accordion-sliding-menu/235609 "2007-08-13T12:39:14Z")
Hi I've build a very simple horizontal accordion-like sliding Menu. It works except for the rollout after the release, then it slides back instead of staying in position. The problem is that I need a slide back after th… --- ## [Combination of "Slideshow" and "Gallery"?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combination-of-slideshow-and-gallery/235607)
**Author:** [@klubjohn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/klubjohn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combination-of-slideshow-and-gallery/235607 "2007-08-13T12:15:02Z")
Hi Kirupa and other helpsome guys around the world! I am wondering if it is possible to combine the 'XML gallery' with the 'XML slideshow'. Both represented on KIRUPA tutorials! I will make two sets of buttons: One s… --- ## [Checking if a symbol exists in the library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-if-a-symbol-exists-in-the-library/235604)
**Author:** [@NickZA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NickZA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-if-a-symbol-exists-in-the-library/235604 "2007-08-13T11:21:05Z")
Hi My situation is thus: I have an XML file with entries, each of which contains a handle (linkage ID) to the movie clip that represents that entry onstage. So I dynamically load these symbols in from the library acc… --- ## [Communication Encryption/Obfuscation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communication-encryption-obfuscation/235603)
**Author:** [@iceflyin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceflyin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communication-encryption-obfuscation/235603 "2007-08-13T11:03:15Z")
I am trying to figure out a solution to add a tiny bit of security to a Flash chat. Does anyone know of any methods of Obfuscating or encrypting Flash to Gateway(amfPHP) messages? My current idea is this... User cl… --- ## [Datagrid does not update after loosing focus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-does-not-update-after-loosing-focus/235599)
**Author:** [@oaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oaki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-does-not-update-after-loosing-focus/235599 "2007-08-13T10:07:15Z")
Hi, I've got a DataGrid component on the stage and I feed its content with a DataProvider. The grid's editable property is set to true. The problem i'm encountering is that if i edit the very last cell in the grid an… --- ## [FLV Playback Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-problems/235592)
**Author:** [@Vincinity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vincinity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-problems/235592 "2007-08-13T08:47:52Z")
Hi guys. I am having trouble getting CS3 to properly play back an imported FLV. I have tried all of the different streaming methods as well as embedding the video (which is a road I would rather not follow), but there … --- ## [Easy validation + redirect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easy-validation-redirect/235591)
**Author:** [@Lillebo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lillebo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easy-validation-redirect/235591 "2007-08-13T08:44:22Z")
Hey guys! I just wanted one simple script which checks if a dynamic text-field contains the word "magicword", and if it does, redirect the users browser to a URL of my choosing. I'm betting there is a insanely easy w… --- ## [\[AMFPHP\] can't pass flash array to php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/amfphp-cant-pass-flash-array-to-php/235588)
**Author:** [@oaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oaki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/amfphp-cant-pass-flash-array-to-php/235588 "2007-08-13T08:03:41Z")
Hi, When I try to pass a flash array to a php method via AMFHP, it seems that AMFPHP can't connect to the script. But as soon as I define any other datatype, the scripts works perfectly fine.. Apparently php can't hand… --- ## [Need to call a functionname that is a combination of a variable & set text...help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-to-call-a-functionname-that-is-a-combination-of-a-variable-set-text-help/235586)
**Author:** [@niklasinla](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/niklasinla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-to-call-a-functionname-that-is-a-combination-of-a-variable-set-text-help/235586 "2007-08-13T07:41:19Z")
Hi there! I have a variable in the \_root called section. Now I want to call hemmaAnimation(); within a the global function (see below). So I set the section variable to hemma & tried these: \_global.sectionAnimation = f… --- ## [Theory question on textWidth property](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/theory-question-on-textwidth-property/235583)
**Author:** [@eudora](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eudora)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/theory-question-on-textwidth-property/235583 "2007-08-13T05:56:48Z")
Removed... shld be posted in AS 2.0 --- ## [Shared Library & Embedded Font - Error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shared-library-embedded-font-error/235579)
**Author:** [@Mage](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shared-library-embedded-font-error/235579 "2007-08-13T04:24:11Z")
Hey everyone, can someone please help me with this? I have a movieclip coming from a shared library and some dynamic text that is embedded with the 'embed' button in flash so I could choose certain glyphs. For some r… --- ## [Advanced buttons linking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-buttons-linking/235578)
**Author:** [@punstc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/punstc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-buttons-linking/235578 "2007-08-13T04:08:08Z")
I have made some advanced buttons and want to use then to navigate to a different frame in the site this is what have b1.onRelease = function() { this.gotoAndStop(10); } can anyone tell me why this isnt working? T… --- ## [Submitting an email address to Topica.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submitting-an-email-address-to-topica-com/235575)
**Author:** [@Line](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Line)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/submitting-an-email-address-to-topica-com/235575 "2007-08-13T02:22:38Z")
Submitting an email address to Topica.com Anyone use topica for their email newsletters with flash? They have a email form field with the form name F:31 When I put that variable to be loaded, I get a syntax error. … --- ## [Want to learn AS properly...where do I start?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/want-to-learn-as-properly-where-do-i-start/235574)
**Author:** [@asiabackpacker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asiabackpacker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/want-to-learn-as-properly-where-do-i-start/235574 "2007-08-13T01:29:38Z")
Hopefully you guys can offer me some advice. Here's my situation... I've been using Flash since the day it came out, and started using AS when it first appeared. I got pretty good at it back in the day, by just figurin… --- ## [MC Issue, Can Someone Advise Me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-issue-can-someone-advise-me/235573)
**Author:** [@rcaira](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rcaira)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-issue-can-someone-advise-me/235573 "2007-08-13T01:17:46Z")
Hi All, I am new to flash and I ran across a roadblock in my project. My Main Page is a Flash Page, which opens all other swf files into a Blank\_MC The problem I seem to have is when I try to open an additional file insi… --- ## [PAssing a variable into an MC created with attachMovie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-a-variable-into-an-mc-created-with-attachmovie/235570)
**Author:** [@mbuna](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mbuna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-a-variable-into-an-mc-created-with-attachmovie/235570 "2007-08-13T00:17:19Z")
I am creating movie clips with a for loop using attachMovie, I would like to pass a variable into the clip itself at the time of it's creation. It seems simple enough, but my little brain is imploding... So basically I… --- ## [Another try: Uninterrupted Rollover/Rollout?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-try-uninterrupted-rollover-rollout/235568)
**Author:** [@jlafferty123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jlafferty123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2007, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-try-uninterrupted-rollover-rollout/235568 "2007-08-12T23:57:25Z")
So... I've looked at both of these tutorials and I'm trying to combine their best elements: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/button\_effect.htm http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash5/advroll.htm What I would i… --- ## [Diagonal Movement With Tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diagonal-movement-with-tween/235564)
**Author:** [@wes\_design](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wes_design)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2007, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diagonal-movement-with-tween/235564 "2007-08-12T23:08:07Z")
is it possible to do diagonal movement? with tweens? function tweenforward(beginy, endy,endx,beginx) { if((endy\>=900)&&(endx\>=500)){ // trace("oh my"); }else{ … --- ## [Showing/hiding data from MySQL database using PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/showing-hiding-data-from-mysql-database-using-php/235563)
**Author:** [@iamali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iamali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2007, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/showing-hiding-data-from-mysql-database-using-php/235563 "2007-08-12T23:02:17Z")
Hi all, I'm working on this 3D Flash photo gallery thingy - http://www.alisongreen.me.uk/majorproject/w4/ . I've got the images to load in to Flash from a MySQL database using PHP using the "filename" field in the databa… --- ## [CSS Link Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-link-problem/235560)
**Author:** [@joso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2007, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-link-problem/235560 "2007-08-12T22:02:18Z")
Hi there, I have a problem with setting the style of the links on my site....basically ive set up the standard a:link, a:hover styles with the font colour being black, so all that works fine. The only thing is, my actu… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1583) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1585)