# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1675 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1676 --- ## [How to select different web cams with getCamera()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-select-different-web-cams-with-getcamera/228989)
**Author:** [@waffe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/waffe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-select-different-web-cams-with-getcamera/228989 "2007-06-13T05:43:44Z")
Hi, I am building a flash video surveillance app and I have ran into difficulty selecting between two different cams attached to my computer. I am using AS3 to select a cam: aCameras\[CameraNum\] = Camera.getCamera(… --- ## [Replacing dedicated gallery buttons for next/prev buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replacing-dedicated-gallery-buttons-for-next-prev-buttons/228982)
**Author:** [@dcross](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dcross)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replacing-dedicated-gallery-buttons-for-next-prev-buttons/228982 "2007-06-13T03:58:06Z")
Hey all, I could use some help with this. It's probably something simple but it beyond my current abilities - any assistance would be aprreciated. \[smile\] Well I'm using the code from one of the XML gallery tutorials. … --- ## [\[Q\] get data in XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-get-data-in-xml/228977)
**Author:** [@manfree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/manfree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-get-data-in-xml/228977 "2007-06-13T02:41:08Z")
Hi all, I would like to ask ... How to retrieve the exact XML data in AS3 ?? here is the XML set \ \ \1\ \Item A\ \ \ \2\ \Item B\ \ \ **Author:** [@Flash\_Man1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flash_Man1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-validation-script/228975 "2007-06-13T01:31:45Z") Hey all, I have a email validation script but i want to customize it so that if the text field is empty it will send other wise if there is something in the textfield it needs to have a @ and a .com or. domain there. … --- ## [Load and unload](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-and-unload/228973)
**Author:** [@yfwmagazine](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yfwmagazine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-and-unload/228973 "2007-06-13T00:06:36Z")
Hi everyone, I have this code on top of my movieclip and it seems to only work if I make it a button. Can someone please help!?!?:hangover: on (release) { if (\_root.currMovie == undefined) { \_root.currMovie = "se… --- ## [Radio buttons components value to PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/radio-buttons-components-value-to-php/228971)
**Author:** [@sYCO](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sYCO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/radio-buttons-components-value-to-php/228971 "2007-06-13T00:04:17Z")
Hiho everybody, I use a flash form to send an e-mail to a specific address. The thing is, I would like to have the value of the chosen radio buttons given to the php file. I mean, anything works, but just not the radio… --- ## [Help with sofisticated dropdown menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-sofisticated-dropdown-menu/228967)
**Author:** [@Ohls](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ohls)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-sofisticated-dropdown-menu/228967 "2007-06-12T23:06:51Z")
I tried to make one of those dropdown menus where you have the rest of the menu move down if you open a dropdown. Kinda hard to explain with words :/. I cant find an example either. I quickly found out that I wouldn't … --- ## [Problem with Streaming MP3s with Resampling at 32000Hz... Why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-streaming-mp3s-with-resampling-at-32000hz-why/228966)
**Author:** [@Indecisive](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Indecisive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-streaming-mp3s-with-resampling-at-32000hz-why/228966 "2007-06-12T23:03:05Z")
I just noticed something very strange or maybe it isn't and I just don't know the simple answer. I was testing out different load times and encoding properties for my mp3 files to be played through Flash and came upon so… --- ## [Changing Color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-color/228962)
**Author:** [@Exodar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Exodar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-color/228962 "2007-06-12T22:00:20Z")
I have a filter being applied to an instance of a movieclip. There are also a few buttons that I want to change the color of the filter on the mc. The filter works fine, it's just the buttons don't change its color. he… --- ## [Help Strange Button not Working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-strange-button-not-working/228961)
**Author:** [@dfm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dfm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-strange-button-not-working/228961 "2007-06-12T21:50:09Z")
Hi everyone... I´m posting this thread because i´m having a big problem with some weird button. I placed a menu that has a tween rollover effect, and with this effect, every buttons inside of it don´t work. I have atta… --- ## [3d wall of images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-wall-of-images/228956)
**Author:** [@ORNj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ORNj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-wall-of-images/228956 "2007-06-12T21:24:32Z")
I'm trying to create a wall of movie clips that looks like it is bending along a steady curve. Following the tutorials in the 3d section of this site I can get my images to load along a circle but I can't seem to grasp h… --- ## [Displacement Map Button Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displacement-map-button-issue/228946)
**Author:** [@peterpedr0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/peterpedr0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displacement-map-button-issue/228946 "2007-06-12T20:19:59Z")
When I apply a displacement map filter to a sprite which contains a button, the hit area of the button is not distorted with the filter. Here is an example. Is there a way to distort the hit area along with the butto… --- ## [Dividing Number X (30, 25, 13, etc..) amongst text fields (1-100 fields)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dividing-number-x-30-25-13-etc-amongst-text-fields-1-100-fields/228945)
**Author:** [@Lemuel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lemuel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dividing-number-x-30-25-13-etc-amongst-text-fields-1-100-fields/228945 "2007-06-12T20:19:36Z")
Sorry about the title of this post, but I didn't find it easy to make a descriptive title. What I'm trying to do, isn't a huge project, and I don't believe it's infinitely complicated. I just can't seem to wrap my head… --- ## [Pause and play buttons in Flash slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-and-play-buttons-in-flash-slideshow/228941)
**Author:** [@stbssn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stbssn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-and-play-buttons-in-flash-slideshow/228941 "2007-06-12T19:55:03Z")
Hi I have created a slideshow with Flash following one of the tutorials of this site. Images loaded from XML file. The slideshow loops and I was wondering if anyone knew how to create pause and play buttons. Many tha… --- ## [Communicating between classes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communicating-between-classes/228939)
**Author:** [@sceneshift](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sceneshift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communicating-between-classes/228939 "2007-06-12T19:50:19Z")
I am sure this is more simple than it seems. Say I have two classes, the main app class (in this instance called Main) and a imageLoader class in com.site.library which has been imported into the Main class via import co… --- ## [Please help with: Having multiple Movie clips in a file and loading them upon clickin](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-with-having-multiple-movie-clips-in-a-file-and-loading-them-upon-clickin/228938)
**Author:** [@iFX](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iFX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-with-having-multiple-movie-clips-in-a-file-and-loading-them-upon-clickin/228938 "2007-06-12T19:45:59Z")
Hello all, First, here is what I am trying to accomplish (i need the flash help and not design): Please visit http://www.rr.com \<--- the main animation on that page has multiple movie clips in it that play in order, wh… --- ## [lineTo short question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lineto-short-question/228937)
**Author:** [@Exodar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Exodar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lineto-short-question/228937 "2007-06-12T19:34:53Z")
i have a question: If you have a black dot movieclip in the center of the stage and you use attach movie to make other movieclips on the stage, how would you get the black dot to make a line connecting to all the attac… --- ## [Calling Function from String](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-function-from-string/228936)
**Author:** [@McGuffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/McGuffin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-function-from-string/228936 "2007-06-12T19:32:20Z")
Yeesh, no luck. var classRef:Class = getDefinitionByName("fl.motion.easing."+eXML.type.@value) as Class; var classInst:Object = new classRef(); trace(classInst, eXML.type.@value, eXML.func.@value); // outputs: \[object… --- ## [\[Flash8\] loadMovie: variables in URL problem... (kinda urgent)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-loadmovie-variables-in-url-problem-kinda-urgent/228935)
**Author:** [@RaideR](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RaideR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-loadmovie-variables-in-url-problem-kinda-urgent/228935 "2007-06-12T19:22:43Z")
Hello people, my first topic here! I've been busting my \*\*\* off trying to find a solution to something I thought was going to be a piece of cake... The thing is, I have FlashVar sending variables from php to Flash, and t… --- ## [Simple code - Impossible problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-code-impossible-problem/228934)
**Author:** [@superbungalow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superbungalow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-code-impossible-problem/228934 "2007-06-12T19:16:50Z")
Alright, this seems so simple, I have a turret, and a health variable inside it. I have an explosion animation, in the turret movie clip at frame 10. At first, it is stopped, but then i write: if(Health == 0){ gotoAndP… --- ## [Dragging mask](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragging-mask/228933)
**Author:** [@karalee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/karalee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragging-mask/228933 "2007-06-12T18:51:03Z")
i am going insane. there was a tutorial that was here where it showed how to do a draggable zoom thingie. and i cant find it. and ive looked for it a billion times and i cant find it! so here is what i want to happen. … --- ## [Problems widt the "Creating a Platform Game" tut](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-widt-the-creating-a-platform-game-tut/228931)
**Author:** [@Emil\_Ellerbek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Emil_Ellerbek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-widt-the-creating-a-platform-game-tut/228931 "2007-06-12T17:44:51Z")
Hi there, I want to make my own platform game based on the "Creating a Platform Game" tutorial here on Kirupa - see the link below. I'm using Flash 8 and when I change t he flash player versionfrom 6 to 8 in Publish Se… --- ## [FLV Playback - Player 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-player-8/228929)
**Author:** [@OmiE](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OmiE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-player-8/228929 "2007-06-12T16:56:10Z")
I'm trying to deploy video files from an XML file on my server. I know that you can deploy existing .flv files with Flash Pro 8 and it autiomatically sets up the parameters for FLVPlayback component (video player) Can I… --- ## [Quick Password / Input Text Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-password-input-text-question/228926)
**Author:** [@steveC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-password-input-text-question/228926 "2007-06-12T16:53:36Z")
Hello Everyone I just have a quick (novice) question regarding a Flash Password form that I set up. It’s pretty simple, but I just need to know how to make it so that the person can just hit ENTER when done typing the p… --- ## [Movieclip Position (X-Y) in relation with the Scene](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-position-x-y-in-relation-with-the-scene/228924)
**Author:** [@frankov](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frankov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-position-x-y-in-relation-with-the-scene/228924 "2007-06-12T16:50:36Z")
Hi, been trying to figure out an easy way to determine the X-Y coordinates of a movieclip which is already inside another movieclip. The parent movieclip is not animated, and the movieclip inside moves up and down. If … --- ## [Instantiating my class, from a folder? "Cannot open a protected movie."?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/instantiating-my-class-from-a-folder-cannot-open-a-protected-movie/228922)
**Author:** [@Aesir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Aesir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/instantiating-my-class-from-a-folder-cannot-open-a-protected-movie/228922 "2007-06-12T16:29:00Z")
\[FONT=Times New Roman\] I’ve been looking through documentation, and on the forums, and am hopelessly confused with some of the new things in AS3. I have tried include, import, and class paths to no avail. Anyway… \[/F… --- ## [Question: Extracting Audio from the Library?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-extracting-audio-from-the-library/228921)
**Author:** [@PDidee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PDidee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-extracting-audio-from-the-library/228921 "2007-06-12T16:18:18Z")
Is there a way to extracting a sound file from the library and make it an MP3? EDIT: Never Mind figured it out. --- ## [Annoying CS3 interface](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-cs3-interface/228920)
**Author:** [@boraxx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boraxx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-cs3-interface/228920 "2007-06-12T16:12:14Z")
hey guys, do any of u know how to turn off the INSANELY ANNOYING transparency transitions that the new CS3 interface decided to add? u know, as when u switch back and forth to other apps, the interface alphas in and ou… --- ## [Help....with a "simple"? photogallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-a-simple-photogallery/228917)
**Author:** [@max999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/max999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-a-simple-photogallery/228917 "2007-06-12T16:01:00Z")
Hi guys i am going crazy with this but it should be simple....for someone who knows AS.. I am doing a very "simple" gallery , i want all the pics inside an swf(no xml or external loaded pic) and i guess that's the probl… --- ## [Motion as ActionScript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/motion-as-actionscript/228916)
**Author:** [@AgentOrange](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AgentOrange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/motion-as-actionscript/228916 "2007-06-12T15:34:25Z")
Hi all, me again with another question. I'm putting a site together for my wedding and the intro features a bee 'buzzing' around the stage. At present I've used motion tweens for this but I was wondering if the same effe… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1674) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1676)