# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1755 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1756 --- ## [%2D replaces '-'.. what do i do?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2d-replaces-what-do-i-do/223344)
**Author:** [@iceblueflame](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceblueflame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2d-replaces-what-do-i-do/223344 "2007-04-21T15:29:00Z")
I'm trying to send a negative value to a text file using loadvars(). so i did this: send\_lv.xPos = currObj.\_x; but if the \_x is negative, the minus is replaced by '%2D' How do i send the minus sign?? --- ## [Psuedo 3D Perspective?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/psuedo-3d-perspective/223341)
**Author:** [@Unit9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Unit9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/psuedo-3d-perspective/223341 "2007-04-21T14:15:35Z")
I've noticed a few sites achieving this pseudo 3D perspective in movie clips in flash where you have a square and two corners are closer together and the others further apart - giving a 3D perspective look - this can't b… --- ## [XMLsocket onData problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmlsocket-ondata-problems/223336)
**Author:** [@Sirisian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sirisian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmlsocket-ondata-problems/223336 "2007-04-21T12:16:45Z")
I can't seem to figure this out. I've read about the scoping problems. I've seen senocular's tutorial even. However, I can't seem to figure out what's wrong with this implementation. \*Note: I don't use XML, so I prototyp… --- ## [Handling incoming email](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/handling-incoming-email/223333)
**Author:** [@blazes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blazes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/handling-incoming-email/223333 "2007-04-21T11:28:37Z")
Hello. Part of a site that i'm working on will send out emails, and then the people will need to reply with an email. The emails they send back will be to a variety of email addresses, all at the same domain. IE, one@… --- ## ['Unexpected File Format'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unexpected-file-format/223332)
**Author:** [@dr77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dr77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unexpected-file-format/223332 "2007-04-21T10:21:49Z")
Hello, I have tried to open my flash files this morning and none of them will open. Instead of opening, a pop-up appears with 'Unexpected File Format' in it. Also, all of the Flash files I have published are now disp… --- ## [My first question: dragging an object on a custom cursor \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-question-dragging-an-object-on-a-custom-cursor-renamed/223331)
**Author:** [@Carrumbus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Carrumbus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-question-dragging-an-object-on-a-custom-cursor-renamed/223331 "2007-04-21T09:57:55Z")
Hello! my name is carrumbus I am a long time reader and first time poster and i have a problem I apologize in advance if this question to too simple and ridiculous for your brilliant minds:crazy: It's very basic actio… --- ## [Fullscreen flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-flash/223328)
**Author:** [@aveceva](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aveceva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-flash/223328 "2007-04-21T08:59:41Z")
hey guys. using the same method to fullscreen my flash as per the tutorial @ http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/fullscreen.htm. Its all working fine except i want to add a vertical scroll bar for the html. What … --- ## [Need help with converting PHP5 class code to PHP4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-converting-php5-class-code-to-php4/223320)
**Author:** [@Qgeis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Qgeis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-converting-php5-class-code-to-php4/223320 "2007-04-21T07:11:59Z")
I’m not a programmer but a job at hand requires me to build something like a shopping cart with Ajax so I read some tutorials and got my hands dirty with Prototype. Nothing wrong with the JS but the PHP that is returnin… --- ## [On touch goto and Play?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-touch-goto-and-play/223319)
**Author:** [@Robin105](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Robin105)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-touch-goto-and-play/223319 "2007-04-21T07:10:33Z")
How can I make it so that when an object touches another object the main scene will goto the next frame? I already know how to make another object go to the next frame but I cant seem to figure out how to make the mai… --- ## [Flash Pro 8: Sound issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-8-sound-issue/223318)
**Author:** [@small\_guy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/small_guy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-8-sound-issue/223318 "2007-04-21T07:03:00Z")
I've got an external swf to load into my main fla. The external is a "music console" that has 6 buttons on it. There is stop button, two buttons to start two different songs, a button for the right speaker, a button for … --- ## [Platform Game Ground problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/platform-game-ground-problem/223316)
**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/platform-game-ground-problem/223316 "2007-04-21T05:53:48Z")
hi! I just started making a platform game in flash.. So far .. I've managed to make my character move and jump ... I've made a platform.. And it works.. The only thing is that you can sink through the ground.. if you h… --- ## [Show the "Save as..." dialog](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/show-the-save-as-dialog/223315)
**Author:** [@Armored](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Armored)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/show-the-save-as-dialog/223315 "2007-04-21T05:44:13Z")
Hi, I have an image gallery featuring multiple thumbnails. Now, what I want to do is that when the user clicks one of the thumbnails, the "Save as..." dialog pops-up allowing the user to save the full size image. I hav… --- ## [Guidance with php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guidance-with-php/223314)
**Author:** [@iceblueflame](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceblueflame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guidance-with-php/223314 "2007-04-21T05:08:42Z")
Hi.. I am making an application wherein i will need to send the properties of shapes to a text file. That is, its x, y, xscale, yscale, rotation etc. Now the thing is, there could be any number of such shapes. And then, … --- ## [C++ Game Design - Eagle Eye Scrollable Map?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-game-design-eagle-eye-scrollable-map/223312)
**Author:** [@Cedwyn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Cedwyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-game-design-eagle-eye-scrollable-map/223312 "2007-04-21T04:04:41Z")
Hey all, I am hoping someone might have programmed something like this before. Basically it is the same as any rts, where the screen is only focused on one part of the map, but can be scrolled, and actions still take … --- ## [Methodology Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/methodology-question/223309)
**Author:** [@wheatleyweb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wheatleyweb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/methodology-question/223309 "2007-04-21T03:22:56Z")
Hello all, I'm about 4 years deep in web design, and slight development. I'm very fluent with XHTML, CSS, and some AS, but the project that lays before me is screaming towards a better way. Basically a client of mine… --- ## [FlashObject & Transparent Background Integration](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashobject-transparent-background-integration/223308)
**Author:** [@AllieCat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AllieCat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashobject-transparent-background-integration/223308 "2007-04-21T03:19:59Z")
When using the FlashObject Script - is it possible to also integrate the coding for having a transparent background in a .swf file? I have tried to no avail as the FlashObject Script uses different wording than the norma… --- ## [setMask() question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setmask-question/223307)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setmask-question/223307 "2007-04-21T03:03:35Z")
Hi peoples. I am using one masking movie clip instance, aptly named "mask", and i want to make it the mask for a bunch of duplicated movie clips. i tried using this\["duplicate\_"+i\].setMask(\_root.mask); but what happens i… --- ## [Music getting put in cell 1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/music-getting-put-in-cell-1/223303)
**Author:** [@dxhans5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dxhans5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/music-getting-put-in-cell-1/223303 "2007-04-21T01:00:29Z")
I love this website and the forums here are awsome! Unfortunately, I did a search for this and wasn't able to find anything. For some reason, the minute I put an audio file (mp3 song) into my library (not even in the m… --- ## [New lines for text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-lines-for-text/223300)
**Author:** [@drosa10](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drosa10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2007, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-lines-for-text/223300 "2007-04-21T00:25:11Z")
im creating an RPG game, and im trying to mimic the combat log used in Final Fantasy XI and XII. (go to http://herenbdy.iblogger.org/game.swf , press the attack and magic buttons and youll see what i mean) My Combat lo… --- ## [Torchlight Effect Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/torchlight-effect-problem/223296)
**Author:** [@dinivan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dinivan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/torchlight-effect-problem/223296 "2007-04-20T23:34:12Z")
Hi, I'm trying to create a torchlight effect with a blurred edge. I have followed the Blurred Edge Mask tutorial by Jason Mayo aka jmayo86 which can be found here http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/masks2.htm. I am… --- ## [Youtube Video Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/youtube-video-player/223295)
**Author:** [@Catalist](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Catalist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/youtube-video-player/223295 "2007-04-20T23:27:14Z")
Hey all, this is my second topic on this experiment. I've added quite alot to my Youtube video experiment. I was just wondering what you though of it. breefield.com/tube/breetube.zip Ask any questions you have. --- ## [Letter Spacing question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/letter-spacing-question/223288)
**Author:** [@seventy9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seventy9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/letter-spacing-question/223288 "2007-04-20T22:15:44Z")
Does Letter Spacing accepts decimal value? I applied a 0.1 letter spacing to some static texts. The texts does show a little extra spacing in stage However when I Test Movie it, the spacing seems to turns back to 0. Ju… --- ## [Using on rollover to scroll, and keep scrolling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-on-rollover-to-scroll-and-keep-scrolling/223286)
**Author:** [@philistine](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/philistine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-on-rollover-to-scroll-and-keep-scrolling/223286 "2007-04-20T21:33:29Z")
Hi, Cap in hand again. I'm trying to achieve a certain effect within a site, and I was wondering if it was even possible. I have a mask set to the stage size that moves over a movieclip significantly larger than the … --- ## [Multipage form validation with javascript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multipage-form-validation-with-javascript/223279)
**Author:** [@jpearson311](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpearson311)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multipage-form-validation-with-javascript/223279 "2007-04-20T20:19:27Z")
Hello all: I'm building a multipage quote request form for a client of mine and I'm having some issues with the validation. I was wondering if anyone could possibly help me. I have a simple form whoms action is se… --- ## [Where to Get Backgrounds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-to-get-backgrounds/223275)
**Author:** [@joesmithf1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joesmithf1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-to-get-backgrounds/223275 "2007-04-20T19:29:28Z")
Hi, I am designing a Flash site and I don't know where to go to get a really nice background for my site. I need backgrounds that have some kind of 'texture' to the look. Any suggestions? Please take a look at thi… --- ## [PHP in HTML mailer...?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-in-html-mailer/223273)
**Author:** [@woodman650](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/woodman650)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-in-html-mailer/223273 "2007-04-20T18:51:21Z")
Hey all, I've got a form mailer I'm working on but I hit a snag and I'm not sure what to do. Basically, I am sending out the mailer formatted with html... in order to do this, I'm sending: $mailer = '\blahblahblah… --- ## [Font "Corrupted" by MC - weird (problem & solution)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-corrupted-by-mc-weird-problem-solution/223272)
**Author:** [@PCGamre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PCGamre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-corrupted-by-mc-weird-problem-solution/223272 "2007-04-20T18:39:58Z")
Don't know why, but I fixed it and I want to share my experience with you. So if anyone encounters such a problem, this might be the solution for you as well. I'm using Flash MX on WinXP. \*\*PROBLEM: \*\*I've been testing… --- ## [To draw a border](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-draw-a-border/223271)
**Author:** [@Maher1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maher1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-draw-a-border/223271 "2007-04-20T18:33:03Z")
Hello I have a template which loads thums form XML file, i want to modify the thumbs to have a border around each one and alfa rollover effect. function createThubmnail(thumbURL) { thumbsHolder.attachMovie("itemPh… --- ## [Help with writing to text file: basic php may be](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-writing-to-text-file-basic-php-may-be/223260)
**Author:** [@iceblueflame](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceblueflame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-writing-to-text-file-basic-php-may-be/223260 "2007-04-20T17:29:22Z")
I'm trying to write some text to a text file. Actually, i retrieved the text from the file simply without using any PHP, so i thought there might be a way to write back to it without PHP too. Is there?? i couldn't find a… --- ## [Radio buttons Form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/radio-buttons-form/223259)
**Author:** [@Clarence\_1969](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Clarence_1969)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/radio-buttons-form/223259 "2007-04-20T17:04:53Z")
Hello friends, I need a flash form script to post, by php, in sql database. The php all right exists and it works very well but I need the flash form. The form must have 3 radio buttons . The radio buttons form is a … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1754) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1756)