# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=279 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 280 --- ## [3D Tool, Vector \> Bitmap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-tool-vector-bitmap/322163)
**Author:** [@colouredFunk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/colouredFunk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-tool-vector-bitmap/322163 "2011-05-12T16:31:51Z")
When I use the 3d tool, my vector image looks/becomes a bitmap image. Is there a way I can still show it as vector when I publish it? --- ## [Help with "attaching" variables to objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-attaching-variables-to-objects/322162)
**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-attaching-variables-to-objects/322162 "2011-05-12T14:58:41Z")
Not sure that attach is the correct name for this. What I am trying to do is set variables associated with objects and then access those variables from a class file. But I am getting an "undefined" error. The highlit… --- ## [Following my Character](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/following-my-character/322161)
**Author:** [@FlashByDefault](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashByDefault)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/following-my-character/322161 "2011-05-12T14:28:30Z")
Hello all, I have a basic concept on how I will do this, but I just would like to hear some other point of views on it. No this isn't a simple following the mouse or AI going near your character, it is, another movie… --- ## [Can several SWF's talk to each other ? please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-several-swfs-talk-to-each-other-please-help/322160)
**Author:** [@serazoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/serazoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-several-swfs-talk-to-each-other-please-help/322160 "2011-05-12T14:21:26Z")
Hello ALL, I have a small dilemma, I hope someone can shed a light on this \[smile\] I have 3 SWF's, A, B and C, on a webpage. I would like movie C, to be the "bully" and order movie B to load itself into the highe… --- ## [Changing scene (timer event)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-scene-timer-event/322158)
**Author:** [@deFacto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deFacto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-scene-timer-event/322158 "2011-05-12T13:52:40Z")
What could be the possible reasons for ArgumentError: Error #2109: Frame label off over not found in scene Scene 1. at flash.display::MovieClip/gotoAndStop()This code appears after my timer has finished and is supposed… --- ## [Reading XML attribues dynamically](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-xml-attribues-dynamically/322157)
**Author:** [@supersaj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/supersaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-xml-attribues-dynamically/322157 "2011-05-12T13:12:59Z")
Can anyine help with this problem, I'm new to flash and maybe I'm just missing the obvious. I have the following XML code: \ \ \60 \ \65 \ \69 \ **Author:** [@virtuoz69](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/virtuoz69)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-method/322153 "2011-05-12T11:12:07Z") hi guys, i'm very new in AS3 and i'm still in process of learning and i have question, which is probably very simple. Situation is next, i have two movie clips and both are rectangle shape, one is for background , and … --- ## [Same Callback Function on different ty of EventHandler](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/same-callback-function-on-different-ty-of-eventhandler/322152)
**Author:** [@gkp\_gaurav1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gkp_gaurav1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/same-callback-function-on-different-ty-of-eventhandler/322152 "2011-05-12T08:26:03Z")
I have 2 event listener in my document class. One is for a TimerEvent.TIMER and another is for VideoEvent.COMPLETE. Now my question is can i assign a single callback function for both of them? vdo.addEventListener(V… --- ## [How do I check for no keyboard button pressed?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-check-for-no-keyboard-button-pressed/322145)
**Author:** [@celestale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/celestale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-check-for-no-keyboard-button-pressed/322145 "2011-05-12T02:12:39Z")
Hello, how do I check for no keyboard pressed for 10secs? --- ## [Can someone recommend me a nice animation studio in France?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-recommend-me-a-nice-animation-studio-in-france/322144)
**Author:** [@DancingKim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DancingKim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-recommend-me-a-nice-animation-studio-in-france/322144 "2011-05-12T01:21:15Z")
Hi, i'm a professional dancer. i want to make a showreel regarding my promotions. I also wish to use some animation. Can someone suggest me an excellent animation studio, but not really very expensive? I'm here for 3 mon… --- ## [Flash CS4: Had 7 errors now 2 - HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-had-7-errors-now-2-help/322142)
**Author:** [@Scotty13](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Scotty13)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-had-7-errors-now-2-help/322142 "2011-05-11T21:45:30Z")
Working with Flash CS4 - and a Newbie to actionscript. Heres my Compiler Errors…. (description & source) 1. Description.... 1120: Access of undefined property locator\_txt. Go to source.... variables.loca = … --- ## [Best way to varify input](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-varify-input/322138)
**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-varify-input/322138 "2011-05-11T19:13:14Z")
Hello, I am making a simple tool for use around the office that takes up to maybe up to 8 inputs (text, combo box, t/f, etc) What is the best way to make sure that each field has something entered or selected? I am n… --- ## [How to embed an SWF inside a fla](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-embed-an-swf-inside-a-fla/322136)
**Author:** [@jaxz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jaxz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-embed-an-swf-inside-a-fla/322136 "2011-05-11T15:08:46Z")
Hi all, can you pls advise me on the exact syntax for how to embed a compiled FLA (ie an SWF file) into a FLA. pls advice, Jaxz --- ## [3d Triangle Maths](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-triangle-maths/322135)
**Author:** [@fikontrollet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fikontrollet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-triangle-maths/322135 "2011-05-11T14:44:58Z")
Hoi' guys In my quest to build a terrain with proper collision detection, I've reached another stalemate. What I need is to be able to find the normal(x,y,z) for a 3d Triangle. I've looked quite thoroughly for as3 so… --- ## [Event Listener to replace images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-listener-to-replace-images/322134)
**Author:** [@jennyg3011](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jennyg3011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-listener-to-replace-images/322134 "2011-05-11T14:24:37Z")
Hi I have a flash file made up of 2 components really.....an image slider at the top and when i click on the images it loads a new set of images into a container below. What i want to do is go further and when i clic… --- ## [How to make a new instance of a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-a-new-instance-of-a-movie-clip/322133)
**Author:** [@etherol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/etherol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-a-new-instance-of-a-movie-clip/322133 "2011-05-11T13:55:15Z")
Hello there! I have an issue while trying to create an instance of a movie clip, in order to rotate it dynamically. How can I have a variable of type myMovieClip in which I can invoke the \_rotate method? Thanks a lot. --- ## [parseFloat: date and time from PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parsefloat-date-and-time-from-php/322132)
**Author:** [@dschmitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dschmitz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parsefloat-date-and-time-from-php/322132 "2011-05-11T13:28:15Z")
Hi all, my swf gets the actual time and date from php on the remote server. this works fine: \ **Author:** [@gopik3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gopik3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-saving/322131 "2011-05-11T11:59:34Z") Am creating my Flash Games in cs3 using As2.Its an hidden object game.Am linking my games with scene navigation,the game flow in return condition.am navigating my game without finishing my scene frame when am return to s… --- ## [GC simple question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gc-simple-question/322130)
**Author:** [@LOLFlash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LOLFlash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gc-simple-question/322130 "2011-05-11T11:59:02Z")
I'm adding and removing Sprites on screen but collecting names of Sprites in array Does it prevent Sprites from GC? --- ## [Read part of XML as executable code in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-part-of-xml-as-executable-code-in-as3/322127)
**Author:** [@Emile7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Emile7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-part-of-xml-as-executable-code-in-as3/322127 "2011-05-11T09:25:20Z")
Hi all, I'm new to this forum (nice to meet you all!) and I'm in need of help! I have this issue with actionscript 3.0 where i can't seem to get a String to convert to executable code. Below is a part of the XML I us… --- ## [Nested Movieclip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-movieclip/322126)
**Author:** [@kipping](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kipping)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-movieclip/322126 "2011-05-11T09:24:18Z")
I thought this wouldn't even be a problem but I've been struggling with it for 5 days and I'm running out of time. \[expressionless\] I have a Movie Clip (textgeneralhome) within a Movie Clip (general\_menuoptions). All I… --- ## [\[HELP\]How to detect no mouse movement & keyboard activity and do something](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-detect-no-mouse-movement-keyboard-activity-and-do-something/322125)
**Author:** [@celestale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/celestale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-detect-no-mouse-movement-keyboard-activity-and-do-something/322125 "2011-05-11T09:17:18Z")
Hi guys, I'm looking for some help with an AS3 script that detect if the mouse has no movement for 1min +no keyboard activity, it will call a function to change the frame in TimeLine. Any ideas please? --- ## [Help me find where instance is created!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-find-where-instance-is-created/322122)
**Author:** [@etherol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/etherol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-find-where-instance-is-created/322122 "2011-05-11T08:15:25Z")
Hello to all. I m very new to flash. I have downloaded the code of a bubble shooter like game to study it a little. The question is: The game makes an instance of something which is calling it gun. The methods tha are u… --- ## [Get external file closed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-external-file-closed/322121)
**Author:** [@gkp\_gaurav1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gkp_gaurav1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-external-file-closed/322121 "2011-05-11T07:30:44Z")
Hey, I have one flash EXE. If there is no activity to a fixed time, it starts a flash screensaver (swf studio screensaver). Now i want to know in the main exe when the screensaver is closed. One method is to add a 1 s… --- ## [Flash Help - New to working with classes; in over my head](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-help-new-to-working-with-classes-in-over-my-head/322120)
**Author:** [@TABout](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TABout)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-help-new-to-working-with-classes-in-over-my-head/322120 "2011-05-11T06:37:42Z")
Hi, All. I'm using Flash to program an interactive installation, despite little prior experience with ActionScript, and I've reached a point where poking around at other peoples' posted code and seeing what works is no… --- ## [Starting Out](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-out/322118)
**Author:** [@RAGEMODE](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RAGEMODE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-out/322118 "2011-05-11T05:30:40Z")
I'll get straight to the point. This account represents a group of five/six highschool students currently trying to create a game for an indie design competition next year. Coders, that's me and two others, are using t… --- ## [XML dynamic buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-dynamic-buttons/322117)
**Author:** [@jeponkz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeponkz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-dynamic-buttons/322117 "2011-05-11T05:13:11Z")
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