# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1628 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1629 --- ## [autoSize for movieclips?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autosize-for-movieclips/232424)
**Author:** [@riot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/riot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autosize-for-movieclips/232424 "2007-07-13T15:53:46Z")
I know that the autoSize works fine for textfields (loading contents from a XML, for example), but and for movieclips? There's a way to set this? \[\]'s Eduardo --- ## [URL's with integrated article title](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urls-with-integrated-article-title/232422)
**Author:** [@danda](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urls-with-integrated-article-title/232422 "2007-07-13T15:38:45Z")
i would like to find a script that generates a string out of a title, so that i can use this in an URL and use it to get that article out of my MYSL db. spaces are easy to replace by an underscore. but what with specia… --- ## [Flash + JavaScript Problemo!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-javascript-problemo/232421)
**Author:** [@Leo75](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Leo75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-javascript-problemo/232421 "2007-07-13T15:33:52Z")
Hello everyone! I have a big problem.. I must add some java script to my flash application (inside of a text box) but dont have a clue how to do it. I am trying to offer some kind of News Feed to my site and i got this c… --- ## [Get instance names for variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-instance-names-for-variables/232420)
**Author:** [@riot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/riot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-instance-names-for-variables/232420 "2007-07-13T15:27:52Z")
Hi, people. There's a way to get the instance name of objects/symbols for variables and use this in actions and/or functions? \[\]'s Edu --- ## [Sliding picture slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-picture-slideshow/232416)
**Author:** [@mail](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-picture-slideshow/232416 "2007-07-13T15:07:17Z")
I'm trying to create something very similar to this tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash5/menudragger2.htm but because it is so old, and this my first time using flash, it doesn't work and i have no idea h… --- ## [HTML Text Editor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-text-editor/232415)
**Author:** [@wo1olf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wo1olf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-text-editor/232415 "2007-07-13T15:00:00Z")
Does anyone know where can i find a HTML Text Editor for web pages (embed). I've downloaded on from richtext.org.uk; but it is in js and i'm looking for one that may be in php or work with php script like this one used i… --- ## [Product wishlist](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/product-wishlist/232411)
**Author:** [@parasomnias](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/parasomnias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/product-wishlist/232411 "2007-07-13T13:59:23Z")
Dear All, Need help creating an wishlist in flash using AS. :to: (example: http://www.lechateau.com/Home.aspx) // collections page I have a thumbnail menu that loads images of products through XML, when a user cli… --- ## [gotoAndPlay acts like gotoAndStop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-acts-like-gotoandstop/232408)
**Author:** [@halian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/halian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-acts-like-gotoandstop/232408 "2007-07-13T12:31:35Z")
I feel like I'm missing something really really simple here but I don't know what's happening. Here's the deal. I have 2 mc's. Both of them have a motion tweened box between frames 1 to 15 and move along the x axis 300… --- ## [Need help with Objects :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-objects/232402)
**Author:** [@Zhet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zhet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-objects/232402 "2007-07-13T11:52:04Z")
I have 2 movie clips with a linkage. In a process both mc's are being attached lots of times and a new name is given to each every time. I want to make it so that is these 2 mc's hits each other they dissappear, but i … --- ## [Flash Detection Javascript to Set Div Visibility](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-detection-javascript-to-set-div-visibility/232396)
**Author:** [@Organic\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Organic_Man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-detection-javascript-to-set-div-visibility/232396 "2007-07-13T11:26:39Z")
I have downloaded the Flash Detection javascript provided by Kirupa for redirection to a Flash or NonFlash page. This works fine. I am trying to modify the javascript so that it will detect and play the Flash movie if … --- ## [Using BitmapData for masking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-bitmapdata-for-masking/232394)
**Author:** [@glidealong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/glidealong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-bitmapdata-for-masking/232394 "2007-07-13T10:28:56Z")
I have a PNG file with transparency imported into the library and converted to MovieClip. Now I want to use this PNG file for masking another sprite drawn dynamically using the drawing API. I know that you cant mask a ru… --- ## [Simple Timing Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-timing-question/232389)
**Author:** [@dr77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dr77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-timing-question/232389 "2007-07-13T10:06:08Z")
Hello all, I have a simple question about timing: function anExample(){ movieOne\_mc.gotoAndPlay(1); /\*here I would like to enter code which tells the function to wait 10 seconds and then continue\*/ movieTwo\_mc.gotoA… --- ## [onPress doesn't scroll continuously - help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onpress-doesnt-scroll-continuously-help/232386)
**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onpress-doesnt-scroll-continuously-help/232386 "2007-07-13T09:54:08Z")
Hello, My btns don't scroll continuously when I use onPress - How would I get the scrolling function to repeat itself while the btn is being pressed? \_global.mainTL = this; //load an image into the pic clip inside… --- ## [Lines width cannot reduce more than 1pix](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lines-width-cannot-reduce-more-than-1pix/232385)
**Author:** [@BoNzO](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BoNzO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lines-width-cannot-reduce-more-than-1pix/232385 "2007-07-13T09:22:55Z")
Hello, I draw a character in flash and I reduce his size so that its not oversized compared to the background. The problem is that out and inlines becomes too big compared to the rest of the character... (at this size … --- ## [Loading External SWF file problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-file-problem/232383)
**Author:** [@antegrav](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/antegrav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-file-problem/232383 "2007-07-13T08:06:20Z")
Hey everyone! I'm having a problem loading external swf files into a main Swf file. For example i'm working on my companies website, i created a slideshow with thumbnails. Within this slideshow, there is a stop and pause… --- ## [Image Gallery - Size Animation - Please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-size-animation-please-help/232382)
**Author:** [@Bif](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-size-animation-please-help/232382 "2007-07-13T07:37:27Z")
\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]I'd like to know if anyone can point me towards a tutorial for the effect that many sites such as this one: \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]\[COLOR=#800080\]http://www.leilaalberti.com/f… --- ## [XML file size too large.. does not load in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-file-size-too-large-does-not-load-in-flash/232375)
**Author:** [@kt\_sc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kt_sc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-file-size-too-large-does-not-load-in-flash/232375 "2007-07-13T06:20:29Z")
I have an xml file which is around 70mb in size (contains thousands of music cd and track information). And when Flash runs through it.. it crashes the application. Using various methods, i've already 'trimmed' the size … --- ## [HTTPService class in actionscript project](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/httpservice-class-in-actionscript-project/232374)
**Author:** [@jlogan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jlogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/httpservice-class-in-actionscript-project/232374 "2007-07-13T06:05:48Z")
Hi, Is it possible to use HTTPService class in a pure actionscript project (without any flex framework). This is primarily to reduce the size of the SWF. Similarly is it possible to use event dispatcher (sorry if this d… --- ## [FVplayer component sound problem - Please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fvplayer-component-sound-problem-please-help/232373)
**Author:** [@neatocoder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/neatocoder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fvplayer-component-sound-problem-please-help/232373 "2007-07-13T05:53:17Z")
Hi, I was trying to load two flv files into the same FLVPlayback component and using two buttons switch from one video to another. I was using the activeVideoPlayerIndex and visibleVideoPlayerIndex. I am successful in … --- ## [Collision Detection with Senocular's 3D Engine](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/collision-detection-with-senoculars-3d-engine/232372)
**Author:** [@NotSatoshi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NotSatoshi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/collision-detection-with-senoculars-3d-engine/232372 "2007-07-13T05:20:59Z")
I figure this is probably a good time to post this since there's more talk about 3D since last time I tried to ask a question about 3D game making. A while back, I posted a post about my plans for a Star Fox-style game… --- ## [XML guestbook with PHP by Arjen Gosman](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-guestbook-with-php-by-arjen-gosman/232370)
**Author:** [@Meena](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Meena)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-guestbook-with-php-by-arjen-gosman/232370 "2007-07-13T04:59:04Z")
While trying out this tutorial using the provided fla file, I am receiving following error.. Can some one help me out with the problem?? Thanks in advance for your time. Error loading XML file Error opening URL "fil… --- ## [Off Stage Flash (menu)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/off-stage-flash-menu/232366)
**Author:** [@bigbstanley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigbstanley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/off-stage-flash-menu/232366 "2007-07-13T03:58:48Z")
If I have a web page that has a header with a width and height of 800px x 100px and I want that to be a menu, bu then to have the dropdown part of the menu go over the html, how do I do that? Is my stage 800 x 100? I g… --- ## [Paypal and Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/paypal-and-flash/232365)
**Author:** [@weno42](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/weno42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/paypal-and-flash/232365 "2007-07-13T03:57:07Z")
I'm making a web site for a friend of mine and I need to hook it up with paypal. Is there any good way to do this in actionscript? thanks --- ## [If undefined dont show text that says undefined](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-undefined-dont-show-text-that-says-undefined/232359)
**Author:** [@Multi\_Task](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Multi_Task)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-undefined-dont-show-text-that-says-undefined/232359 "2007-07-13T02:54:54Z")
Curious to know, I am using flash, .Net, and MySQL and have elements (text fields) posting in flash. Question is, if the table in the data base is not holding the var char how can I set the text field in flash to not… --- ## [Resize MovieClip with another MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-movieclip-with-another-movieclip/232358)
**Author:** [@karckash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/karckash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-movieclip-with-another-movieclip/232358 "2007-07-13T02:49:31Z")
Hello, i´m interesting to develop something special.. really i need this: one MC (Called = MainMC ) as a master, but when i´m put another MC inside of MainMC, the first one could resize himself width some padding,… --- ## [2 scroll bars problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-scroll-bars-problem/232356)
**Author:** [@carbone6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/carbone6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-scroll-bars-problem/232356 "2007-07-13T02:29:58Z")
Hi I have a scrollbar which works great but i need to have 2 on the one page. I've changed all the instance names but i'm still having problems. Here is my .fla http://www.thecreativecompany.com.au/services.fla Any … --- ## [Sound load order](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-load-order/232352)
**Author:** [@JD77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JD77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-load-order/232352 "2007-07-13T01:35:42Z")
Fixed. --- ## [Apostrophe in external text file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apostrophe-in-external-text-file/232351)
**Author:** [@boogooloo1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boogooloo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apostrophe-in-external-text-file/232351 "2007-07-13T01:24:27Z")
G'day guys, Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find anything specifically about apostrophes not showing up using external text. Anyway, I discovered that if I change the text file to unselectable,… --- ## [Textmate for OSX](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textmate-for-osx/232350)
**Author:** [@dewey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dewey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textmate-for-osx/232350 "2007-07-13T01:20:07Z")
So everywhere I look I read about how Textmate is the best application for programming AS on a Mac. I have downloaded the application. I have it installed, but I can't seem to get code completion to work. Now I have just… --- ## [Sending form in flash using ASP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-form-in-flash-using-asp/232344)
**Author:** [@tamar\_crewcreat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tamar_crewcreat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-form-in-flash-using-asp/232344 "2007-07-13T00:09:07Z")
Hi everyone, I'm just new here. I have a problem, I'm trying to do a form in flash to send me comment from the viewers at my website (www.tamarsimages.com), so in my button submit has actionscript code : on (release)… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1627) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1629)