# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=221 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 222 --- ## [Garbage Collection for Custom Effects!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-for-custom-effects/325504)
**Author:** [@Thovas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thovas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-for-custom-effects/325504 "2011-10-19T14:54:42Z")
I decide to make some custom effects for movie clips of my own, but while doing it i found out that i don\`t know what happens withe the effect object after his job is done. package { import flash.events.\*; im… --- ## [SharedObject.getRemote()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobject-getremote/325502)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Dalek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Doctor_Dalek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobject-getremote/325502 "2011-10-19T13:42:17Z")
how do you use this? it says on the multiplayer game that I am making (as2) that my flash player stopped a potentially unsafe operation. I just need to share a variable with an uploaded file. Also, the first time i asked… --- ## [Runtime Shared Library problem in Flash CS5.5](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/runtime-shared-library-problem-in-flash-cs5-5/325501)
**Author:** [@undefinedman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/undefinedman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/runtime-shared-library-problem-in-flash-cs5-5/325501 "2011-10-19T13:25:13Z")
Hello everyone, I want to be able to load SWC file from the server, but I am not sure that I understand everything correct.. I added swc file, I did optimizer and digiest scripts succesfully, but when i putting the fi… --- ## [Is Drupal is Best for CMS or Some Other?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-drupal-is-best-for-cms-or-some-other/325499)
**Author:** [@neerjasoftwares](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/neerjasoftwares)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-drupal-is-best-for-cms-or-some-other/325499 "2011-10-19T11:09:40Z")
I am little bit confused, when most of you ask for-Is Drupal is best in CMS or not as a lots of are there like WordPress and Joomla. -Wordpress is best for Bloggers. -Joomla is best for Non-English users and it contains… --- ## [How to diable fullscren in flash as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-diable-fullscren-in-flash-as3/325498)
**Author:** [@MediaShreya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MediaShreya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-diable-fullscren-in-flash-as3/325498 "2011-10-19T10:41:10Z")
I want to disable full screen mode in flash as3 swf . In my application I have some input text functionality ,which does not work in full screen mode. So i need suggestion how can I disable the full screen functionality… --- ## [Parent size does not reflect content size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parent-size-does-not-reflect-content-size/325496)
**Author:** [@Greg767](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Greg767)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parent-size-does-not-reflect-content-size/325496 "2011-10-19T09:02:11Z")
Hi, The main goal is to calculate the container's height for a touch based scroller. I am not using the built-in touch API. So I have an object that creates content. It means you provide an URL, some text and it load… --- ## [Best IDE for Flash developing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-ide-for-flash-developing/325495)
**Author:** [@rudeman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rudeman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-ide-for-flash-developing/325495 "2011-10-19T08:27:40Z")
Hi Guys, I'm thinking about changing Flash IDE. I'm currently working on Flash Builder 4 from CS5 packet. It's fine, but I had opportunity to work some time on FB 4.5 and it's way better. Unfortunently, my company won't … --- ## [Tutorial: Drop Shadows in CSS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-drop-shadows-in-css3/325494)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-drop-shadows-in-css3/325494 "2011-10-19T08:14:14Z")
Hi everyone, This is the happening place to discuss all things related to the Drop Shadows in CSS3 tutorial. Cheers, Kirupa :ub: --- ## [Audio total time before sound complete](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/audio-total-time-before-sound-complete/325493)
**Author:** [@RIACODER](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RIACODER)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/audio-total-time-before-sound-complete/325493 "2011-10-19T08:00:07Z")
Hi, I am loading the sound and i want to get the length of the sound before sound has fully loaded. I have tried to get following methods that calculate the sound length from the following urls: http://www.stevensac… --- ## [Add next and previous buttons in xml slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-next-and-previous-buttons-in-xml-slideshow/325489)
**Author:** [@pm4698](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pm4698)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-next-and-previous-buttons-in-xml-slideshow/325489 "2011-10-18T18:10:28Z")
Hi there. I started a tutorial about creating a flash slideshow. This is the as2 code: \[INDENT\]import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.transitions.easing.\*; var myShowXML = new XML(); myShowXML.ignoreWhite = true; m… --- ## [How do you check if someone is clicking my button?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-check-if-someone-is-clicking-my-button/325484)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Dalek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Doctor_Dalek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-check-if-someone-is-clicking-my-button/325484 "2011-10-18T15:41:24Z")
I have a movie clip that uses shared objects to record the number of times it was pressed. is there a way to make it show how many times everyone clicked it? also, how do you use .getRemote? it doesn't seem to work for m… --- ## [Does anyone know of a way to get test answers in Flash (alt-tab)?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anyone-know-of-a-way-to-get-test-answers-in-flash-alt-tab/325482)
**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anyone-know-of-a-way-to-get-test-answers-in-flash-alt-tab/325482 "2011-10-18T15:11:08Z")
So, I have this online course in which I use SWFs to test student's knowledge. I recently got a response from a student who says that if you hit alt-tab 2 to 4 times, the correct answer will be highlighted. I have tried … --- ## [Movieclips cannot reference each other](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-cannot-reference-each-other/325481)
**Author:** [@NuclearPositron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NuclearPositron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-cannot-reference-each-other/325481 "2011-10-18T14:34:16Z")
Hi guys, Just having a little problem here. Probably because I just think wrong again in as3. Here's the point: I made a document class called main. In this document class I create 2 Movieclips and add them to the stag… --- ## [4 Buttons to load 4 SWF Files into 1 Main Stage \[AS3\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/4-buttons-to-load-4-swf-files-into-1-main-stage-as3/325479)
**Author:** [@Rayted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rayted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/4-buttons-to-load-4-swf-files-into-1-main-stage-as3/325479 "2011-10-18T12:45:39Z")
\[FONT=arial\] \[COLOR=#00337f\]Hi there, I've been drafted to put together a placeholder website for my company, due to my graphics design experience. I've decided to use Flash, since it is a familiar environment (I used… --- ## [SWF Protector 4.0 for Mac](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-protector-4-0-for-mac/325476)
**Author:** [@Eric11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Eric11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-protector-4-0-for-mac/325476 "2011-10-18T10:55:40Z")
SWF Protector 4.0 for Mac - Why it is the best? It is a new version from Dcomsoft. What do you think about it? --- ## [Two problems: Flash Security Problem & no Error Reportung](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-problems-flash-security-problem-no-error-reportung/325475)
**Author:** [@Orya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Orya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-problems-flash-security-problem-no-error-reportung/325475 "2011-10-18T09:25:23Z")
Hi, I got two problems that are going to kill me if I don't find a solution. \[expressionless\] First, the FlashPlayer Plugin does not report Errors. I got a flash app, and on a buddies computers, when he was loading t… --- ## [Unidentified?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unidentified/325473)
**Author:** [@na\_il](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/na_il)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unidentified/325473 "2011-10-18T03:23:48Z")
I gave it an instance name, copy paste...but hey wait! its not freaking identified? wth? this is the thousandth time i ran into correct code with stupid errors... wht could i possibly be doing wrong?????!!!! man im frust… --- ## [beginBitmapFill](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginbitmapfill/325471)
**Author:** [@varnava](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/varnava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginbitmapfill/325471 "2011-10-17T23:47:05Z")
Hi to all. Help please. I want to draw a rectangle and fill it with images. Rectangle is drawn transparent. What is wrong? const screenRect:Rectangle = Screen.mainScreen.visibleBounds; const screenWid… --- ## [removeChild for external XML?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-for-external-xml/325470)
**Author:** [@imhappe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imhappe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-for-external-xml/325470 "2011-10-17T23:22:05Z")
Hello - I'm loading content into my .fla from an external XML file using URLLoader. Once the XML has loaded, I'm looping through the XML to create an XMLList for certain elements. I'm then creating a text field to cont… --- ## [External Asset Library Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-asset-library-problem/325469)
**Author:** [@tmb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tmb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-asset-library-problem/325469 "2011-10-17T22:13:49Z")
Resolved. --- ## [Drag Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-problem/325467)
**Author:** [@na\_il](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/na_il)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-problem/325467 "2011-10-17T21:24:27Z")
I remove event listener but it still drags when I try to....whats going on....this stuff is really annoying....wth.... stage.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN, drag\_1); function drag\_1(evtObj:MouseEvent){ mask\_… --- ## [Contact Form Script Not Sending to Emai Address](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-script-not-sending-to-emai-address/325466)
**Author:** [@uusch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uusch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-script-not-sending-to-emai-address/325466 "2011-10-17T21:08:06Z")
I both copied and later downloaded the Contact Form PHP script from the tutorial on this site, unfortunately neither the copied nor downloaded script will send data to my email after editing the email field. Any ideas?… --- ## [Can PerlinNoise control alpha channel](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-perlinnoise-control-alpha-channel/325465)
**Author:** [@SplashKhat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SplashKhat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-perlinnoise-control-alpha-channel/325465 "2011-10-17T19:47:54Z")
I'm trying to accomplish a similar effect as seen on : \[URL="http://www.med.com.gr/24k/"\]http://www.med.com.gr/24k/ I suspect its just perlin noise displacement with a loop on the DisplacementMapFilter to decrease/incr… --- ## [Full Screen Won't Work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-wont-work/325464)
**Author:** [@na\_il](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/na_il)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-wont-work/325464 "2011-10-17T18:41:41Z")
I've tried a thousand ways and it is getting frustrating.... Attempt one AS3 function setFullScreen():void { if (stage.displayState== "normal") { stage.displayState="fullScreen"; stage.scaleMode = StageScaleMode.NO… --- ## [Getting "Security sandbox violation" when loading PHP files from SAME domain](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-security-sandbox-violation-when-loading-php-files-from-same-domain/325463)
**Author:** [@Boreez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Boreez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-security-sandbox-violation-when-loading-php-files-from-same-domain/325463 "2011-10-17T16:46:23Z")
I’m running a webgame with a bunch of users. Recently, some have complained about the game crashing on startup. Using a debugger, I found the error: Error #2044: Unhandled securityError:. text=Error #2048: Security san… --- ## [Gallery thumbnail](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-thumbnail/325461)
**Author:** [@toks77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/toks77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-thumbnail/325461 "2011-10-17T09:53:53Z")
Hello to all, I have visited this wonderful tutorial. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails7.htm and this is great! \[smile\] I would like to know if how can I put tooltip here in every thumbnail? Th… --- ## [Any way to log AS3 errors when running in browser?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-log-as3-errors-when-running-in-browser/325460)
**Author:** [@Boreez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Boreez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-log-as3-errors-when-running-in-browser/325460 "2011-10-17T09:36:46Z")
Hi, I'm having a problem where a Flash project hangs when I run it in my browser, but not when I run it locally. That made me wonder if there's some program or service that enables AS3 developers to see AS3 errors enco… --- ## [How to load an as3 exe presentation on press of a button from as1 swf/exe movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-an-as3-exe-presentation-on-press-of-a-button-from-as1-swf-exe-movie/325457)
**Author:** [@gauravranu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gauravranu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-an-as3-exe-presentation-on-press-of-a-button-from-as1-swf-exe-movie/325457 "2011-10-17T06:53:55Z")
I have created an exe presentation (1218px by 640px) in as3 with tree flash component. Now I want to run this presentation on click of a button from another swf or exe movie created in flash as1 (780px by 450px). I will … --- ## [Action script 1, PHP and HTML linking help required!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-1-php-and-html-linking-help-required/325455)
**Author:** [@daranivasan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daranivasan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-1-php-and-html-linking-help-required/325455 "2011-10-17T05:38:33Z")
Hello, I have a rotating menu in flash. I will be placing it in a DIV (id = ecolmenu). Wen some id is chosen, I would like to place the contents of the menu under another DIV (id = ecoltop). DIV (ecoltop) is placed just … --- ## [Visual novel engine](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-novel-engine/325454)
**Author:** [@sledge\_hammer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sledge_hammer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-novel-engine/325454 "2011-10-17T05:10:26Z")
I am trying to make a Visual Novel engine script interpreter. What it does is, it reads simple instructions from a source like: “DISPLAY\_TEXT: Hello world”, “SHOW\_IMG: scene.png”. I figured: while(read\_next\_instructio… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=220) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=222)