# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1955 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1956 --- ## [Thumbnail gallery with varying width thumbnails](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbnail-gallery-with-varying-width-thumbnails/208184)
**Author:** [@just\_julie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/just_julie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2006, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbnail-gallery-with-varying-width-thumbnails/208184 "2006-11-26T02:36:25Z")
Hello, I have my thumbnails loading in a scrolling grid. Problem is my thumbnails have varying widths (vertical and horizontal images) and can't figure out a way to space it without huge gaps. Any thoughts??? my sp… --- ## [\[F8\]random scaling, but with random movement?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-random-scaling-but-with-random-movement/208181)
**Author:** [@johnlouis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnlouis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2006, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-random-scaling-but-with-random-movement/208181 "2006-11-26T01:42:50Z")
i am a bit lost. i make a prototype function that randomly scales a box when i click on the stage. i got the scaling right, but why does it move around when it scales? here is the swf: scaleEase here is the code: \[AS\]M… --- ## [Saving Text Files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-text-files/208175)
**Author:** [@sam111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sam111)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-text-files/208175 "2006-11-25T23:47:38Z")
I use .txt files a lot with flash to load external news and updates. Although you can use the loadVariablesNum() command to load the .txt files is there anyway to edit and save the external files in flash? e.g. say I hav… --- ## [\[AS3\] class constructor question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-class-constructor-question/208172)
**Author:** [@totaljerkface](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/totaljerkface)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-class-constructor-question/208172 "2006-11-25T23:26:17Z")
hello.... i'm trying to create some code which would create instances of arbitrary classes. for example... i'm making a game which will be hosted on a site, and characters i create over time will eventually be selectabl… --- ## [Putting frames from a movie clip on the main timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-frames-from-a-movie-clip-on-the-main-timeline/208171)
**Author:** [@Counterproductive](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Counterproductive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-frames-from-a-movie-clip-on-the-main-timeline/208171 "2006-11-25T23:20:57Z")
Hello, I was wondering if there was a way to break apart a movie clip to have its frames take up frames in the main timeline and apear the same as the movieclip. I can copy and paste however the frames show up how the un… --- ## [\[CSS\]background image wont resize according to screensize](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-background-image-wont-resize-according-to-screensize/208168)
**Author:** [@Binji](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Binji)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-background-image-wont-resize-according-to-screensize/208168 "2006-11-25T21:50:53Z")
Im trying to create a page with a background image about 30px wide and 1200px high (its a linear gradient image) which im tiling on x axis. The problem is that the image wont scale..it always remains the same size no mat… --- ## [Which is best ;)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-is-best/208165)
**Author:** [@chrisclick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisclick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-is-best/208165 "2006-11-25T21:19:01Z")
yes.... You may all know that i changed domains recently and i just wanted to know if you like my old or new one... Please vote in Poll. Im just wondering. --- ## [Looking for a tutorial for sophisticated user interface](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-tutorial-for-sophisticated-user-interface/208162)
**Author:** [@bamchel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bamchel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-tutorial-for-sophisticated-user-interface/208162 "2006-11-25T20:23:41Z")
Im looking for a tutorial on creating a sophisticated user interface/menu. Here's a reference... http://www.swishzone.com/products/sites/site14/mainmenu.html - Im aware its done in swish but I want to be able to do it in… --- ## [Infinite Scrollbar Advanced Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinite-scrollbar-advanced-problem/208160)
**Author:** [@Dimebagplan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dimebagplan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinite-scrollbar-advanced-problem/208160 "2006-11-25T19:16:01Z")
Hi all ! i have done this nice tutorial on infinite scrollbar wich is nice. but i would like to customise it a little bit but i dont know the right way to do it. here is my code. on (rollOver) { xcenter=150; spee… --- ## [Timeline effects?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-effects/208157)
**Author:** [@Moggle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Moggle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-effects/208157 "2006-11-25T17:50:24Z")
Okay, does flash MX have timeline effects? Because I have a friend with flash mx, he says he can make them, and he even told me how to do them. But now I don't know how and when I go to Insert there is no timeline effect… --- ## [Controlling Snow Effect 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-snow-effect-2-0/208154)
**Author:** [@Teo\_Kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Teo_Kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-snow-effect-2-0/208154 "2006-11-25T17:18:43Z")
Hi everybody... \[smile\] I'm new here and I'm a Flash novice too... Ok, I've been labeled! \[wink\] Now, can somebody please help me managing the "snow effect 2.0" that is here in Kirupa's site? I've followed all the … --- ## [Flash MX slide show tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-slide-show-tutorial/208152)
**Author:** [@coop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/coop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-slide-show-tutorial/208152 "2006-11-25T16:45:03Z")
Hi all, Does anyone know of a good tutorial for a slide show in flash mx, with a fading action between images. I'll be drawing the image information from a XML file, but I know how to do that. --- ## [Customizing the external preloader tutorial to load 8 jpgs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizing-the-external-preloader-tutorial-to-load-8-jpgs/208148)
**Author:** [@dalewb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dalewb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizing-the-external-preloader-tutorial-to-load-8-jpgs/208148 "2006-11-25T16:16:27Z")
\[for Flash MX 2004\] Hi, I am struggling to get up and running with complex AS in a hurry and spent around 14 hours yesterday watching and reading tutorials, and taking pages and pages of notes. Despite this, and previou… --- ## [Upward falling snow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upward-falling-snow/208155)
**Author:** [@sprint](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sprint)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upward-falling-snow/208155 "2006-11-25T15:37:48Z")
i find these falling snow tutorials really useful, but can you make snow fall upward? sorry i am new to flash, just had my flash class and i love it, trying to eat up as much as i can in flash, wished i did a web design … --- ## [Filter effect transparent mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filter-effect-transparent-mc/208146)
**Author:** [@FlashFish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashFish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filter-effect-transparent-mc/208146 "2006-11-25T15:22:48Z")
Yo. I'm using this tutorial, http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/filter\_effects2.htm. The effect I'm after is highlighting parts of a photo, so the mc that I'm trying to make glow is a trace over the shape I need from… --- ## [I dont understand flash and image files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dont-understand-flash-and-image-files/208145)
**Author:** [@evil\_genius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evil_genius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dont-understand-flash-and-image-files/208145 "2006-11-25T14:13:44Z")
I'm trying to work on my website, and i've decided to do it in flash. So i've made my logo, the bit behind it that i want to glow and spin and such, and all the other little bits and pieces for the basic animation side t… --- ## [Need help in creating Space Invaders Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-in-creating-space-invaders-game/208142)
**Author:** [@Mangesh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mangesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-in-creating-space-invaders-game/208142 "2006-11-25T12:27:39Z")
I need help on enemy movement and bullet - enemy collision using actionscript. I want to do the movement of enemies like the original Space Invaders. --- ## [Image pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-pan/208141)
**Author:** [@GOLDfish\_74](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GOLDfish_74)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-pan/208141 "2006-11-25T11:43:51Z")
I would like to use the same principle from this tutorial to have both horizontal and vertical scrolling. Thanks to who ever helps! Regards, THEfish! --- ## [Kirupa Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-slideshow/208136)
**Author:** [@alesys](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alesys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-slideshow/208136 "2006-11-25T10:11:47Z")
did anyone has try this to make it crossfade slideshow. --- ## [Adding Pause](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-pause/208133)
**Author:** [@AllieCat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AllieCat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-pause/208133 "2006-11-25T06:57:46Z")
I am using Macromedia Flash Pro 8. I have a flash intro that has words (phrases) which slide in. I would like to add a 7 second pause between each phrase to give people time to read them (no buttons). Could someone … --- ## [XML Photo gallery Help--how to add categories?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-help-how-to-add-categories/208128)
**Author:** [@supremeblend](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/supremeblend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-help-how-to-add-categories/208128 "2006-11-25T05:24:36Z")
I did the XML Photo Gallery tutorial, and I'm wondering how to make buttons that load categories of images. I would love to load only the new set of thumbnails and keep the picture on the screen??? Any help would be… --- ## [XML Photo Gallery with thumnails AND categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-with-thumnails-and-categories/208122)
**Author:** [@supremeblend](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/supremeblend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-with-thumnails-and-categories/208122 "2006-11-25T03:50:55Z")
I'm trying to load different sets of Pictures and Thumbnails into my Kirupa XML Photo Gallery. Can I load different XML files to buttons? What is the best way to do this? --- ## [Dropdown menu hassles](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dropdown-menu-hassles/208121)
**Author:** [@22celin\_b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/22celin_b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dropdown-menu-hassles/208121 "2006-11-25T03:50:19Z")
Hi, Has anyone used the drop down menu tute number 8 by Syko on this site called "creating drop down menus"? I can not get the individual button instances to work with basic navigation script. Does anyone have any tips? … --- ## [attachSound in an embedded swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachsound-in-an-embedded-swf/208120)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachsound-in-an-embedded-swf/208120 "2006-11-25T03:25:34Z")
I have a swf file that contains some embedded and correctly linked sound files in its library - and it works correctly when i attach these sounds, if i play the swf by itself. But if i try to embed it into another pare… --- ## [How to draw a line in Flex?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-draw-a-line-in-flex/208116)
**Author:** [@26284407](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/26284407)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-draw-a-line-in-flex/208116 "2006-11-25T02:25:54Z")
As the Title Dose the Flex has some Tags just like \ or \ in VML? --- ## [Changing framerate in flash 8 dynamically with AS2?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-framerate-in-flash-8-dynamically-with-as2/208115)
**Author:** [@liner986](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liner986)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-framerate-in-flash-8-dynamically-with-as2/208115 "2006-11-25T02:02:06Z")
hey guys, Does anyone know any scripts which I could use for my little stickman movie which allows the user to change the framerate of the movie dynamically by pressing buttons and etc? Thanks a lot. --- ## [AS 3 library class links and clips within the linked object?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-library-class-links-and-clips-within-the-linked-object/208114)
**Author:** [@creatify](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/creatify)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-library-class-links-and-clips-within-the-linked-object/208114 "2006-11-25T01:51:17Z")
I've found several threads on the MOUSE\_UP "problem" with AS3 where onReleaseOutside, in its AS2 form, doesn't work. The solution being to add a MOUSE\_UP event to the Stage. Question is, if I have a slide-bar class, a… --- ## [FLV Player!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player/208113)
**Author:** [@driz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/driz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player/208113 "2006-11-25T01:39:35Z")
Ive been recently using Flash 8's NEW FLV player, but their are some things that annoy me about it. Such as the video autoloading! Is their a way to make sure that the video only starts buffering once the user has actual… --- ## [RPG:battle action script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rpg-battle-action-script/208109)
**Author:** [@Miked](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Miked)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2006, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rpg-battle-action-script/208109 "2006-11-25T00:11:22Z")
Would this work,i have a button"actions", on(release){ \_root.player.gotoAndStop("attack"); } then in the characters attack on the last fram i put \_root.enemy.gotoAndStop("atk"); would that work --- ## [Fighting game AI](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fighting-game-ai/208107)
**Author:** [@Miked](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Miked)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2006, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fighting-game-ai/208107 "2006-11-24T23:59:17Z")
i need help with enemies walking toward a character when he gets a certain distance and random enemies,then attack the main character then health goes down, and i need it when i attack the enemie he dies, [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1954) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1956)