# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1984 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1985 --- ## [Flash 8 Actionscript -\> List files in folder?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-actionscript-list-files-in-folder/205906)
**Author:** [@tsclan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tsclan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-actionscript-list-files-in-folder/205906 "2006-11-03T02:20:21Z")
I was wondering if it was possible to list all the files inside a specific folder using Flash 8 Action Script. Just that I have an image gallery that has all the image names in an array. What I would like to do instea… --- ## [Hit counter problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-counter-problem/205902)
**Author:** [@darren2005](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darren2005)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-counter-problem/205902 "2006-11-03T02:09:45Z")
Hi, I have the hit counter from this site but is does not seem to be working. It is online, but when I access my web site, the counter just stays on 0? I have this in my count.txt count=0 with 777 access --- ## [Tween Problem...Please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-problem-please-help/205899)
**Author:** [@wadester](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wadester)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-problem-please-help/205899 "2006-11-03T01:46:21Z")
Hello, This is probably a simple problem but it is driving me nuts. I have a movie clip (I'll call it mcA) that has two movie clips inside of it (I'll call them mc1 and mc2). in the onRollOver for mcA, I tween mc1 an… --- ## [Creating a high score list!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-high-score-list/205898)
**Author:** [@Roboman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Roboman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-high-score-list/205898 "2006-11-03T01:45:43Z")
I'd like to have a high score list for some of my games, but I have no idea how to go about it. All I'd like is a link to a good tutorial on the subject, you don't have to explain the whole thing yourself (unless you wan… --- ## [Dropdown Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dropdown-menu/205897)
**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dropdown-menu/205897 "2006-11-03T01:39:51Z")
Sorry if this is a noob question, but I just have absolutely know knowledge in programming. I want to make this kind of dropdown menu for my website, but don't know how. Can someone explain? Thanks :D. --- ## [Loading of Background image from CSS to Flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-of-background-image-from-css-to-flash-8/205896)
**Author:** [@cabomba](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cabomba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-of-background-image-from-css-to-flash-8/205896 "2006-11-03T01:31:15Z")
Hiya, I need to load background image from css to flash 8. Is this possible and if possible, how am I going to do it? Can anyone pls help me and greatly appreciated if u could show me the actionscript on how to do it. Th… --- ## [Flash Scratchy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-scratchy/205894)
**Author:** [@tomyknoker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tomyknoker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2006, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-scratchy/205894 "2006-11-03T01:07:42Z")
Hi All, I am trying to make a scratchy, I've done all the animation but can't get my head around making it reveal... File is attached for anyone who's interested! Thanks! --- ## [Generating EXCEL - CSV file modifying script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-excel-csv-file-modifying-script/205892)
**Author:** [@RussianBeer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RussianBeer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-excel-csv-file-modifying-script/205892 "2006-11-02T23:40:14Z")
Hi guys Let me first say Im not much of a database guys (but I wish I was), so something I might not know of the bat, but im trying! I have a website that students come in and register for sessions (summer 2006, fall 2… --- ## [Falbum Alternative](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/falbum-alternative/205889)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/falbum-alternative/205889 "2006-11-02T23:13:21Z")
Is anyone aware of an fAlbum alternative for wordpress that's equally good just not coded terribly? Those of you aware of fAlbum are probably aware that the code is ridiculous and breaks with almost every theme out the… --- ## [Mp3 time display](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-time-display/205879)
**Author:** [@modelreject](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/modelreject)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-time-display/205879 "2006-11-02T21:09:56Z")
I am having trouble updating the time of a loaded mp3. The code below works if it's just "secs" and "mins". ie 73:23 (73 minutes 23 seconds) but with the addition of hours it shows 01:73:23 instead of 01:17:23. Can any… --- ## [Choosing a Pixel Font, like the one at this site?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/choosing-a-pixel-font-like-the-one-at-this-site/205877)
**Author:** [@DavidOrtiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavidOrtiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/choosing-a-pixel-font-like-the-one-at-this-site/205877 "2006-11-02T20:58:46Z")
hey guys, i'm looking for a rea nice readable pixel font like the one used at www.kurtnoble.com any ideas or recommendations? thanks. --- ## [Doing the unmasked](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doing-the-unmasked/205871)
**Author:** [@voxecho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/voxecho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doing-the-unmasked/205871 "2006-11-02T20:08:58Z")
is there a way to make a mask which does it's normal thing where the mask sites but doesn't completely hide the content where the mask object isn't? e.x. mask\_mc coords x:100, y:100, w:100, h:100 stage coords w:300 … --- ## [How to Tell several objects/instances to perform a task](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-tell-several-objects-instances-to-perform-a-task/205870)
**Author:** [@kutyadog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kutyadog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-tell-several-objects-instances-to-perform-a-task/205870 "2006-11-02T20:01:50Z")
Hello, Lets say you have 5 instances of a circle on the stage. Now, lets say you want to make all of the circles \_x += 5; How can I do this without doing a repeat loop? Isnt there a single line command that could… --- ## [Flash 8 Action scripting; Pause background sound](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-action-scripting-pause-background-sound/205865)
**Author:** [@g\_rochford](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g_rochford)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-action-scripting-pause-background-sound/205865 "2006-11-02T19:24:41Z")
Hi all Is there a way of pausing the streaming background music of my site untill after a new movie has loaded. Im having problems getting my friends portfolio to load if the music is still playing. Too slow. I have … --- ## [\[mx04\] attachMovie button help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-attachmovie-button-help/205863)
**Author:** [@skellykitten](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skellykitten)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-attachmovie-button-help/205863 "2006-11-02T19:15:09Z")
I have one movieclip button( "bt") that when pressed brings up another movieclip ("cont\_btn") (using attachMovie) that i would like to give button properties to- but for some reason it's not working, any ideas? here is t… --- ## [Changing Text Color with AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-text-color-with-as/205862)
**Author:** [@cloud4004](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cloud4004)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-text-color-with-as/205862 "2006-11-02T18:55:00Z")
Is there a way you can change a text objects color with AS? For example… Giving the text object the instant name: “my text”. Then changing the color of that instant name??? The way I have been doing this in the past is b… --- ## ["Click to activate this control" how can I cancell this process?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/click-to-activate-this-control-how-can-i-cancell-this-process/205858)
**Author:** [@liner986](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liner986)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/click-to-activate-this-control-how-can-i-cancell-this-process/205858 "2006-11-02T18:10:01Z")
Hi dudes, This is my second thread in 2mins now. Anyway, you see when a page is opened on browser (internet explorer), to use a flash file which is on the page you have to click on it once (example:www.m-at.co.uk). How… --- ## [How to make an advanced preloader?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-an-advanced-preloader/205856)
**Author:** [@liner986](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liner986)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-an-advanced-preloader/205856 "2006-11-02T18:01:23Z")
Hi dudes, Ive been using the code below for preloading on a clients flash movies. if (framesloaded\>=totalframes) { gotoAndPlay ("gallery",1); } else { gotoAndPlay (1); } Im quite new so Im not into actionsc… --- ## [Weird CSS Positioning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-css-positioning/205854)
**Author:** [@FrankieB](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FrankieB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-css-positioning/205854 "2006-11-02T16:59:01Z")
Hello everyone, I have a prospective client that has a strange request. I wanted to get some feedback from other professionals before I told the client that this is probably not possible. The client basically wants t… --- ## [Is this AS OK](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-as-ok/205853)
**Author:** [@sgomez84](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sgomez84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-as-ok/205853 "2006-11-02T16:55:03Z")
I was just playing around with attachMovie before starting my project. How come both my mc's are animating? Only d1 should animate while d2 should be stagnant at (0,0); isn't it? \_root.attachMovie("man", "d1", getNext… --- ## [Imagery - Best quality](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/imagery-best-quality/205852)
**Author:** [@mucho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mucho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/imagery-best-quality/205852 "2006-11-02T16:45:34Z")
Hi People, I still have not figured out what the best way of dealing with imagery is. Upfront, I\`m trying to avoid to load the dynamically (there are only 2 in this project and I rather have a compact structure). BUT … --- ## [Movie Clip scroller buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-scroller-buttons/205851)
**Author:** [@wooden](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wooden)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-scroller-buttons/205851 "2006-11-02T16:18:37Z")
Does anyone know how to make an 'up' and 'down' scroll buttons that will work on a movie clip? Making these scroll buttons to apply to a dynamic text box is not a problem, but I can find any clues anywhere as to how you… --- ## [Using a timed function to reset a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-timed-function-to-reset-a-movie-clip/205850)
**Author:** [@miah8000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/miah8000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-timed-function-to-reset-a-movie-clip/205850 "2006-11-02T16:17:50Z")
Hi there, This question is a little easier than my last one, but I still need help with it. I am working with something where a movie clip is called on to display addresses on different frames. When a user clicks on the… --- ## [Using Transitons on Dynamic Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-transitons-on-dynamic-clip/205849)
**Author:** [@cki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-transitons-on-dynamic-clip/205849 "2006-11-02T15:14:03Z")
Attempting to use this code on a clip dynamically attached to the stage: container\_mc.bg\_mc.attachMovie("lotus", "lotus\_mc", 1); mx.transitions.TransitionManager.start(lotus\_mc, {type:mx.transitions.Zoom, directio… --- ## [JavaScript & Current page Active State](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-current-page-active-state/205846)
**Author:** [@fasterthanlight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fasterthanlight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-current-page-active-state/205846 "2006-11-02T14:51:24Z")
Greetings fellow human beings, I am trying to find some code examples of how to apply an 'active state' to an unordered list item to reflect the current page the user is on. In the past I have accomplished this using… --- ## [How to rewind main timeline from MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-rewind-main-timeline-from-mc/205845)
**Author:** [@crankT](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crankT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-rewind-main-timeline-from-mc/205845 "2006-11-02T14:47:12Z")
Hi everyone, I have an external swf that I loaded into level 5. In this swf I have a MC (a button in the mc) that I want onPress or onRelease have the main timeline of the swf not the MC, rewind to frame 1 and then un… --- ## [Streaming video HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/streaming-video-help/205844)
**Author:** [@Nikini](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nikini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/streaming-video-help/205844 "2006-11-02T14:37:49Z")
I've just got flash media serve 2.0 I know actionscript really well except for the part with video streaming and these stuff. I can't seem tounderstand what's wrong. I created a folder named mychat in the applications f… --- ## [Identifying & bookmarking clips in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/identifying-bookmarking-clips-in-flash/205843)
**Author:** [@nyranger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nyranger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/identifying-bookmarking-clips-in-flash/205843 "2006-11-02T14:34:13Z")
I have a 30 minute long movie about cooking using Flash. I would like my users to identify interesting pieces of the 30 minute segment and share it with other users. So the other users dont have to see the whole 30 min… --- ## [XML sortBy?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-sortby/205840)
**Author:** [@System\_Idle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/System_Idle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-sortby/205840 "2006-11-02T14:01:06Z")
wondering how simple it would be to sort some xml in order by attribute or node inside Flash, rather than reloading the data? Had a look at the class and I couldnt see anything there that would do the job. any ideas? … --- ## [How can I fade in and fade out a movie clip using Set Interval?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-fade-in-and-fade-out-a-movie-clip-using-set-interval/205836)
**Author:** [@Nova4](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nova4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-fade-in-and-fade-out-a-movie-clip-using-set-interval/205836 "2006-11-02T13:28:20Z")
Complementary info : im using the photogallery code I found on this website I bet it's really quite simple, the movie's got to fade in with \_alpha += 0.5, stay onscreen for a short time and then fade out. All this works … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1983) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=1985)