# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1775 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1776 --- ## [Live WMV stream into a Flash Movie?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/live-wmv-stream-into-a-flash-movie/221949)
**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/live-wmv-stream-into-a-flash-movie/221949 "2007-04-09T16:47:46Z")
Hi there, Does anyone reckon it's possible to have a live web cam play direct into a Flash movie? All software I have seen so far suggests that you can play live footage into a WMV player - But I want to embed it int… --- ## [Populate Mysql with a combination of Drop down menu's and text fields](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/populate-mysql-with-a-combination-of-drop-down-menus-and-text-fields/221946)
**Author:** [@raithedavion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raithedavion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/populate-mysql-with-a-combination-of-drop-down-menus-and-text-fields/221946 "2007-04-09T16:17:28Z")
I'm trying to populate a MySQL table with a from that utilizes both text fields, and three drop down menu's. The drop down menu's are used for fields such as which state, counselor selection, and status (active, inactiv… --- ## [onFullScreen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onfullscreen/221944)
**Author:** [@enriquepr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enriquepr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onfullscreen/221944 "2007-04-09T16:02:14Z")
According to http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flashplayer/articles/full\_screen\_mode\_02.html (Tracy Stampfli), it appears there is a method onFullScreen that checks whether or not the Flash is in normal or fullScreen. However,… --- ## [\[flash8\] Drag-n-drop question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-drag-n-drop-question/221943)
**Author:** [@trickypuss](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trickypuss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-drag-n-drop-question/221943 "2007-04-09T15:52:49Z")
Hello all I'm working on a project that in regular english works like this: There's a map of the U.S. There's a draggable object. The user can drag the object around over the map and drop to choose a state. When the … --- ## [Listing remote server files in flash 8 (FMS 2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listing-remote-server-files-in-flash-8-fms-2/221942)
**Author:** [@Mark\_W](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mark_W)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listing-remote-server-files-in-flash-8-fms-2/221942 "2007-04-09T15:45:17Z")
Hi all, My fist post on this site, hoping someone will be able to help \[smile\] I'm creating a streaming audio application as part of my dissertation, I am able to stream mp3 files fine using Net Connection and Net St… --- ## [Flash and EXE help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-exe-help/221941)
**Author:** [@dave123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dave123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-exe-help/221941 "2007-04-09T15:42:49Z")
Hello all! I have a question about flash 8. I am working on a simple program and wanted to know how I would be able to show a button that opens iTunes. I tried using... on (release) { getURL("C:\\\\Program Files\\\\iT… --- ## [\[F8\] WordPress - News editor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-wordpress-news-editor/221940)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Abner\_Mellon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Abner_Mellon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-wordpress-news-editor/221940 "2007-04-09T15:39:09Z")
Does anyone know a way yo use wordpress as a news editor? I've got it to work with the RSS feed but then every time some one wants to read the full news post it will bring them to the html page with the post. How can I… --- ## [Simple RSS Reader for Existing RSS Feeds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-rss-reader-for-existing-rss-feeds/221938)
**Author:** [@twdesignz06](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/twdesignz06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-rss-reader-for-existing-rss-feeds/221938 "2007-04-09T15:25:21Z")
Hi, I am trying to create a simple RSS Reader to display on the front page of a website I'm working on. I took a look at the Kirupa News Ticker Tutorial but couldn't get it working the way I wanted (can't figure out a w… --- ## [Changing mandatory field into optional](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-mandatory-field-into-optional/221936)
**Author:** [@flasherkirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flasherkirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-mandatory-field-into-optional/221936 "2007-04-09T15:09:29Z")
I have a form which has a mandatory "email" field which i want to make an optional instead - could you help me? Thank you! --- ## [How to create embroidered Text with Actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-embroidered-text-with-actionscript/221935)
**Author:** [@mwiley63](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mwiley63)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-embroidered-text-with-actionscript/221935 "2007-04-09T15:08:39Z")
I need to create embroidered text dynamically in flash. The text will have two colors, one the color of the text, and the other the color of the trim around the text (the embroidered look). I was wandering if anyone kn… --- ## [Looking for tutorial for Flash 8 on lighting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-tutorial-for-flash-8-on-lighting/221934)
**Author:** [@red5\_ws](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/red5_ws)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-tutorial-for-flash-8-on-lighting/221934 "2007-04-09T15:07:49Z")
text similar to this one for Flash 5. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash5/lightingmask.htm Thank you --- ## [Eshop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eshop/221933)
**Author:** [@marito](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marito)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eshop/221933 "2007-04-09T14:44:22Z")
Hi! I am wondering if anyone know a good eshop package? templated or nontemplated. I am looking into creating this eshop for a guy, and i certainly have no clue how to utilize PHP or such scripts. Can I buy finished pa… --- ## [Setting browser width/height?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-browser-width-height/221932)
**Author:** [@seanhaus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seanhaus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-browser-width-height/221932 "2007-04-09T14:35:01Z")
Backstory: I built out a scrolling Flash application that currently resizes the browser to whatever the full-screen res of the user's monitor is... I'm kind of indifferent about it. Anyhow, I'd like to be able to se… --- ## [Whats Flash 8 equivalent to MX 2004's Math.easeinquad?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-flash-8-equivalent-to-mx-2004s-math-easeinquad/221924)
**Author:** [@vthok](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vthok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-flash-8-equivalent-to-mx-2004s-math-easeinquad/221924 "2007-04-09T13:26:52Z")
Found some code that I want to update to Flash 8 so I can use Flash's filter's too. However, if I force fla to use Flash player 8 and AS 2.0 some of the code isnt recognized...namely: Math.easeinquad Is there somet… --- ## [Get Image dimensions of imported images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-image-dimensions-of-imported-images/221921)
**Author:** [@benny\_hill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benny_hill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-image-dimensions-of-imported-images/221921 "2007-04-09T13:15:27Z")
Is there a way to get the height and width of an image that was loaded via an xml file? I am making an Image Viewer and I want the display to resize to the dimensions of the image loaded. Thanks --- ## [Animation idea help for greenovia.net](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-idea-help-for-greenovia-net/221920)
**Author:** [@psefitt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psefitt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-idea-help-for-greenovia-net/221920 "2007-04-09T13:14:14Z")
http://www.greenovia.net Do you have an idea for the leaves animation in this site..? Think that there is easing also..Thanks for any help. --- ## [Flash 6 to Flash 8 Actionscript Convertion (NEED HELP)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-6-to-flash-8-actionscript-convertion-need-help/221918)
**Author:** [@aaronslife](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aaronslife)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-6-to-flash-8-actionscript-convertion-need-help/221918 "2007-04-09T12:18:33Z")
ok so I have this script that does tween of the alpha channel it works in flash 6, but not flash 8. can someone help me out and convert it so it works with todays action script? because I'm still old school. // functi… --- ## [duplicateMovieClip() Help Please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-help-please/221914)
**Author:** [@PrinceTaj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PrinceTaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-help-please/221914 "2007-04-09T11:47:51Z")
Hi Guys, I'm trying to write a script that creates more than one duplicate instance of a movie clip when the user clicks on and drags the movie clip. This works perfectly for one duplicate instance, however, when one a… --- ## [onPress for clip loaded with loadclip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onpress-for-clip-loaded-with-loadclip/221913)
**Author:** [@grenouille](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grenouille)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onpress-for-clip-loaded-with-loadclip/221913 "2007-04-09T11:47:20Z")
Hi, I got this little actionscript var container:MovieClip = createEmptyMovieClip("container", getNextHighestDepth()); var mcLoader:MovieClipLoader = new MovieClipLoader(); mcLoader.addListener(this); mcLoader.loadC… --- ## [XML sheet in flash "dies" when odd characters appear](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-sheet-in-flash-dies-when-odd-characters-appear/221911)
**Author:** [@eskalation\_dk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eskalation_dk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-sheet-in-flash-dies-when-odd-characters-appear/221911 "2007-04-09T10:21:04Z")
\[COLOR="Red"\]NEVERMIND! \[smiley\] PROBLEM SOLVED!\[/COLOR\] Hi, i have a flash document which loads in data from an xml sheet.. when the characters æ, ø, å, ë or any other chars apart from standard US chars comes up, it… --- ## [Controlling movie clips with onKeyDown](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-movie-clips-with-onkeydown/221909)
**Author:** [@mahers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mahers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-movie-clips-with-onkeydown/221909 "2007-04-09T10:07:43Z")
\[LEFT\]I'm in the process of trying to create kind of like a gallery which works only from the keyboard (keys a through to l). 12 images are displayed in a row and when pressing the 'a' button for example the first ima… --- ## [Help with code: onPress works but onRelease doesnt!?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-code-onpress-works-but-onrelease-doesnt/221908)
**Author:** [@iceblueflame](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceblueflame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-code-onpress-works-but-onrelease-doesnt/221908 "2007-04-09T10:02:26Z")
my code is listed below. basically, i wrote this code to generate a rectangle that surrounds the movie clip called 'SELECTED' along with a small square that appears at the bottom left corner of the new rectangle. this … --- ## [How to flip a movieclip horizontally using AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-flip-a-movieclip-horizontally-using-as/221907)
**Author:** [@iceblueflame](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceblueflame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-flip-a-movieclip-horizontally-using-as/221907 "2007-04-09T09:04:38Z")
I tried things like changing \_width and \_xscale. nothing works. flipping vertically is possible by changing \_rotation. but how do i flip the clip horizontally?? please please help --- ## [Fuse brightness tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fuse-brightness-tween/221906)
**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fuse-brightness-tween/221906 "2007-04-09T08:24:02Z")
Hey there, I've been trying to work out how to create a 'wash-out' effect using fuse. Now, I did work out how to wash it out to white, but I also want to make it go the opposite (washout to black). This works to wash… --- ## [Centred MC with Horizontal Scroller - Please Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centred-mc-with-horizontal-scroller-please-help/221905)
**Author:** [@3L3CTRA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3L3CTRA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centred-mc-with-horizontal-scroller-please-help/221905 "2007-04-09T08:17:05Z")
I'm very new to complex actionscripts. My problem is I can not make a movieclip with a horizontal scroller stay in the center of the window. Imagine the movieclip in the center with a horizontal scroller. When I resize… --- ## [Flashlite games?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlite-games/221904)
**Author:** [@Keith30](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Keith30)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlite-games/221904 "2007-04-09T07:38:21Z")
Does anyone know about making Flashlite games for mobile phones? --- ## [Changing scenes by actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-scenes-by-actionscript/221901)
**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-scenes-by-actionscript/221901 "2007-04-09T07:10:51Z")
Ok, so basically my first scene "menu" has all my login & signup stuff there Question 1: How do I change scenes with actionscript (I have stop():) written on my main timeline to stop it from going to scene "game" strai… --- ## [Complext button question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complext-button-question/221900)
**Author:** [@supermatt22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/supermatt22)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complext-button-question/221900 "2007-04-09T07:09:38Z")
I'm pretty new to Flash and recently created complex buttons for a flash movie. I followed one of the tutorials on this site, but am having trouble getting the new buttons to operate as I'd like. The buttons are basica… --- ## [Can \_width or \_height have -ve values?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can--width-or--height-have-ve-values/221899)
**Author:** [@iceblueflame](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceblueflame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can--width-or--height-have-ve-values/221899 "2007-04-09T06:56:59Z")
I tried things like changing \_width and \_xscale. nothing works. flipping vertically is possible by changing \_rotation. but how do i flip the clip horizontally?? please please help --- ## [Please Help Me Out with Dynamically loaded dyanmic textbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-out-with-dynamically-loaded-dyanmic-textbox/221897)
**Author:** [@obmon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/obmon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-out-with-dynamically-loaded-dyanmic-textbox/221897 "2007-04-09T06:26:23Z")
Hello, I'm creating a timeline structured site where a movie clip on the stage called 'slider' is set to slide automatically according to how far left, or right the mouse position is from the center of the stage. This … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1774) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1776)