# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1624 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1625 --- ## [Text not working with alpha changes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-not-working-with-alpha-changes/232734)
**Author:** [@Zahmet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zahmet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-not-working-with-alpha-changes/232734 "2007-07-17T12:06:50Z")
I have a movieclip with some text, it starts at 0% alpha and then I want to make a simple AS that will bing up the alpha to 100%, but the first problem that I have is that when I just test it, I have the whole movieclip … --- ## [Problem with variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-variables/232732)
**Author:** [@RaymondP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RaymondP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-variables/232732 "2007-07-17T11:51:56Z")
Im after finding this out through tracing , Heres the problem ive got a value called "Owner" thats set using XML and changes frequently . Now its no problem if i just want to do Owner.\_x = 55; but what about root… --- ## [Center on stage?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-on-stage/232731)
**Author:** [@masskontroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/masskontroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-on-stage/232731 "2007-07-17T11:45:34Z")
Shame on me for not knowing this, but how do I center an mc on the stage by using action script? I tried this: holder\_mc.x = Stage.widt/2 - holdermc.\_widt/2; holder\_mc.y = Stage.height/2 - holdermc.\_height/2; ...but … --- ## [Accessing root from custom class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-root-from-custom-class/232730)
**Author:** [@sarvagya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarvagya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-root-from-custom-class/232730 "2007-07-17T11:43:47Z")
Quick question... Suppose I have a movieClip instance on stage call mc1... How do I access it from a custom class? I can change its properties through the document class by simply typing mc.x= 20, etc. But how do I do th… --- ## [XML Flash Portfolio Tutorial Query](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-portfolio-tutorial-query/232729)
**Author:** [@bobbyanderson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobbyanderson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-portfolio-tutorial-query/232729 "2007-07-17T11:32:07Z")
I was just working through this tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml/examples/portfolio.htm It all works fine but I was wondering how to add more lines underneath the first set of thumbnails? I've done my own vers… --- ## [Positioning movieclips with for loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/positioning-movieclips-with-for-loop/232727)
**Author:** [@sumo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sumo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/positioning-movieclips-with-for-loop/232727 "2007-07-17T11:20:58Z")
Hello! I bring a number of movieclips to the stage with a for loop. Now I want to give each one of those movieclips a predetermined x and y value. What I want to achieve is something similar to the image below. So I do… --- ## [Combind xml load img + fullscreen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combind-xml-load-img-fullscreen/232726)
**Author:** [@james182](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/james182)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combind-xml-load-img-fullscreen/232726 "2007-07-17T11:13:09Z")
i am trying to merge these two together, any help.. stop(); bg.\_alpha = 0; maskx.\_width = 0; maskx.\_height = 0; bar.\_alpha = 100; bar.\_width = 0; stageListenerx = new Object(); stageListenerx.onResize = function() { … --- ## [Anyone know of a free "date picker" (i.e calendar) component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-free-date-picker-i-e-calendar-component/232723)
**Author:** [@snailface](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snailface)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-free-date-picker-i-e-calendar-component/232723 "2007-07-17T10:27:42Z")
I'm working in MX 2004. I know I've seen one out there somewhere before, but haven't been able to find anything worth using. I'm using this in a form, so the only functionality I need is that a user clicks on a calend… --- ## [Price for 3 flash applications](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/price-for-3-flash-applications/232722)
**Author:** [@fido\_glc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fido_glc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/price-for-3-flash-applications/232722 "2007-07-17T10:18:27Z")
I have developed 3 flash applications for a website. They are not completely finished yet but a large part of them is done. I have presented the applications to the buyers and they liked them and they want to buy them. T… --- ## [Popup window from Flash - the final and best version?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-from-flash-the-final-and-best-version/232720)
**Author:** [@Chappo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Chappo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-from-flash-the-final-and-best-version/232720 "2007-07-17T10:00:07Z")
Hi everybody, have been browsing through internet and alot of forums to find THE best way to open a new popup window from Flash, only to discover that most dont even work! The only requirements that i have with the s… --- ## [How do you put a mouse trailer in a scene?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-put-a-mouse-trailer-in-a-scene/232718)
**Author:** [@deletedUser24523](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deletedUser24523)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-put-a-mouse-trailer-in-a-scene/232718 "2007-07-17T09:24:23Z")
i did a mouse trailer using flash from a tutorial. it's was ok when i tested the mouse trailer swf. the problem starts is when i transfer the mouse trailer together with it's script to my actual work file, it doesn't s… --- ## [Any WordPress experts?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-wordpress-experts/232716)
**Author:** [@bobbyanderson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobbyanderson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-wordpress-experts/232716 "2007-07-17T09:05:24Z")
Hi everyone, I'm having a few problems finalising my theme for my blog http://www.bobbyanderson.co.uk As you can see the sidebar does not go all the way to bottom to meet the footer as well as the calendar being aligne… --- ## [Loading images from a xml file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-images-from-a-xml-file/232712)
**Author:** [@Daimz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Daimz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-images-from-a-xml-file/232712 "2007-07-17T06:48:24Z")
Ok well I have changed my plan a little bit. basically what I have done is set up a movie clip which has in it 3 other moive clips. And then over three frames just moved the root moive clip along 3 places. Now I dont kno… --- ## [Cross domain scripting! (possible?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cross-domain-scripting-possible/232707)
**Author:** [@zellers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zellers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cross-domain-scripting-possible/232707 "2007-07-17T05:32:57Z")
Is it possible to have a PHP script hosted on one domain, lets say \[zellers.awardspace.com, and then call this PHP script from flash using sendAndLoad, while the SWF calling the script resides at \[URL="http://www.sunrise… --- ## [Creating Font Symbols with Specific Characters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-font-symbols-with-specific-characters/232702)
**Author:** [@Nineteen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nineteen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-font-symbols-with-specific-characters/232702 "2007-07-17T03:06:53Z")
Hey, For this project I'm working on currently I've had to create a Font Symbol and select 'Bold' in order for the 'Bolded Font' to display in my dynamic text box. I'm just wondering, is there a way to only select up… --- ## [Problems when importing fl.video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-when-importing-fl-video/232701)
**Author:** [@eudora](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eudora)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-when-importing-fl-video/232701 "2007-07-17T03:06:19Z")
I have no problems if I add that line in the main frame, but if I try to add that into my custom classes like... package common{ import fl.video.\*; } It gives me a error in Definition not found... anyone knows w… --- ## [Thumbnails Placement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbnails-placement/232698)
**Author:** [@lfdesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lfdesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbnails-placement/232698 "2007-07-17T01:56:47Z")
Hi! First I've got to warn you that I'm completely new to AS3... I'm currently developing a simple gallery based on XML... I have an array (thumbsArr) with the urls to the image's thumbs. I also have an MovieClip… --- ## [XML slideshow with bonus question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-with-bonus-question/232697)
**Author:** [@cyan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cyan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-with-bonus-question/232697 "2007-07-17T01:32:12Z")
I'm making a slideshow and using the thumbnail\_finalbonus files from this thread: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239635&highlight=final+bonus What I needed to do was load 2 images at once (a "before" and … --- ## [Cracking MD5 password hashes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cracking-md5-password-hashes/232696)
**Author:** [@Utech22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Utech22)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cracking-md5-password-hashes/232696 "2007-07-17T01:21:20Z")
This is relevant information; http://www.irongeek.com/i.php?page=videos/md5-password-cracking I think you all need to know. :jailbreak --- ## [prevFrame() - AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevframe-as3/232693)
**Author:** [@esferaweb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esferaweb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevframe-as3/232693 "2007-07-17T00:48:09Z")
Hi, how can i work this with AS3 ? this.onEnterFrame = function(){ if(rewind == true){ prevFrame(); } } this.onRollOver = function(){ rewind = false; play(); } this.onRollOut = function(){ rewind = true; } what i´… --- ## [Sound Handling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-handling/232689)
**Author:** [@theuprock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theuprock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-handling/232689 "2007-07-16T23:25:09Z")
Hello all. Another week, another tripping point! I'm working on the following file for an in-house promotion, and I am having some problems with the sound control. First off, I have the six sound clicks that play on… --- ## [Video Controls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-controls/232688)
**Author:** [@bluecarnumber9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bluecarnumber9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-controls/232688 "2007-07-16T23:17:38Z")
Hi everyone, I was able to get almost everything done using the gotoandlearn tutorials on video controls but am stumped at one part. The rewind and play buttons work fine while the video is playing but not after it has… --- ## [Using JavaScript to call a function in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-javascript-to-call-a-function-in-flash/232684)
**Author:** [@Search\_This\_com](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Search_This_com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-javascript-to-call-a-function-in-flash/232684 "2007-07-16T22:19:09Z")
I'm trying to use JavaScript to call a function in Flash 8. My code works in Firefox, but not IE6. I think it has something to do with the fact that my flash object is in a form? In using SWFObject to add flash in my… --- ## [Events bubbling out of custom classes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/events-bubbling-out-of-custom-classes/232682)
**Author:** [@jnbeck](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jnbeck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/events-bubbling-out-of-custom-classes/232682 "2007-07-16T22:07:43Z")
Okay, I'm trying to create a job queue type of system that uses event bubbling so that events can be dispatched from multiple locations and bubble up to a front controller. For some reason my EventHandler is never be… --- ## [Input Text to navigate a Gallery?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-to-navigate-a-gallery/232678)
**Author:** [@artriste](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artriste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-to-navigate-a-gallery/232678 "2007-07-16T21:09:09Z")
hello, I am working on a gallery that is functioning greatly. Right now, the only way to navigate is to click next or previous. The images load dynamically from a XML file, and they all have a corresponding number. F… --- ## [Game Tutorial Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-tutorial-help/232677)
**Author:** [@Noobie2Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Noobie2Flash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-tutorial-help/232677 "2007-07-16T21:03:40Z")
http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx20...form\_game5.htm I followed the tutorial, then made modifications in the source file. Simple ones, I don't really know ActionScript too well. I added platforms and more coins. I hav… --- ## [Flash/XML loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-loading/232675)
**Author:** [@StevoTheWise](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/StevoTheWise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-loading/232675 "2007-07-16T20:28:15Z")
I read your tutorials about loading XML into Flash and I pretty much copied it word for word and for some reason, my XML document is not loading correctly. Did I do something wrong/type something incorrectly? Neither tra… --- ## [How to implement Captcha in an AS3 form?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-implement-captcha-in-an-as3-form/232674)
**Author:** [@SquirtGun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SquirtGun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-implement-captcha-in-an-as3-form/232674 "2007-07-16T20:25:35Z")
Anyone have any ideas on how to implement a Captcha system in an AS3 form that submits to a php script? Captcha systems are the messed up letters and numbers you type in when submitting a form that try and prevent automa… --- ## [A Question about Walls and Another about Health Bars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-question-about-walls-and-another-about-health-bars/232673)
**Author:** [@InfestedDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/InfestedDemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-question-about-walls-and-another-about-health-bars/232673 "2007-07-16T20:23:30Z")
Hey dudes, Long time from being in this part of the forum! Anyway, I havent being coding with Actionscript III before and am doing a self-project of making a Halo Platform game again (Another one). Anyway, I… --- ## [F8 - button MC problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-button-mc-problem/232672)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Abner\_Mellon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Abner_Mellon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2007, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-button-mc-problem/232672 "2007-07-16T20:20:55Z")
Any ideas on the below - if I move the b1 - button1 into a MC why this wont work? I'm not sure what I need to change.. I've been trying everything I can think of \[smile\] thanks! var currentPosition:Number = conten… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1623) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1625)