# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=312 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 313 --- ## [\[object Object\] error in flex4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-object-error-in-flex4/320189)
**Author:** [@kreuel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kreuel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-object-error-in-flex4/320189 "2011-03-16T07:35:35Z")
hi everyone, im a newbie in programming and developing a simple application in flex4 with coldfusion as my back end and MYQSl as my database. im trying to output my database information in a text input field in flex by… --- ## [How to get and set an object's property](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-and-set-an-objects-property/320187)
**Author:** [@ColinDavies](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ColinDavies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-and-set-an-objects-property/320187 "2011-03-16T07:11:53Z")
Is it possible in actionscript to get and set an object's property eg I have an object called arenaWorld and I wish to get and set just one property to get and set an object's property the singer's song. public function … --- ## [FrameLabel to var listener](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/framelabel-to-var-listener/320182)
**Author:** [@WILWILWEL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WILWILWEL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/framelabel-to-var-listener/320182 "2011-03-16T04:26:23Z")
I’m trying to make a listener for catching the currentFrameLabel. It should listen to changes when entering another framelabel on stage and do this until the page visitor leaves the page. now i have: this.addEventLis… --- ## [Error 1120: Access of Undefined Property parent + movieclip(parent)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1120-access-of-undefined-property-parent-movieclip-parent/320176)
**Author:** [@selacius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/selacius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1120-access-of-undefined-property-parent-movieclip-parent/320176 "2011-03-16T01:12:03Z")
I am trying to access a function that is on my document class for my AS3 project, from a nested class. That is, the Document Class calls Class A which then calls Class B. So I am trying to access a function from Class B,… --- ## [A moment of brainfreeze.. AS3 - BitmapData with a alpha mask?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-moment-of-brainfreeze-as3-bitmapdata-with-a-alpha-mask/320175)
**Author:** [@Valaran](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Valaran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-moment-of-brainfreeze-as3-bitmapdata-with-a-alpha-mask/320175 "2011-03-15T23:09:27Z")
If my title ain't clear enough, I've got two bitmapData sheets with an image, one being the actual image, and the other image having the same structure, but all areas being visible are black, and all transparent areas be… --- ## [Dreamweaver CS3 upgrade to CS5 worth it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dreamweaver-cs3-upgrade-to-cs5-worth-it/320171)
**Author:** [@korpka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korpka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dreamweaver-cs3-upgrade-to-cs5-worth-it/320171 "2011-03-15T19:43:49Z")
I have been learning more CSS in the past few months, and I use DW3. Will DW CS5, help me a lot more in creating websites using CSS? --- ## [Trying to Find or Develop a Tree Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-find-or-develop-a-tree-menu/320169)
**Author:** [@amerifax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amerifax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-find-or-develop-a-tree-menu/320169 "2011-03-15T19:04:34Z")
We are currently using a Tree Type Menu that can load 2 different pages into 2 different frames. It also uses a display at the bottom of the navigation to display either text or a picture as you rollover different menu … --- ## [Unlinking a symbol from the librairy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unlinking-a-symbol-from-the-librairy/320167)
**Author:** [@yvant](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yvant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unlinking-a-symbol-from-the-librairy/320167 "2011-03-15T18:48:39Z")
Hello ! I am trying to unlink a symbol that I pasted from a fla to another. In the bottom of the screenshot, you can see that the symbol is linked, and this causes some trouble with my code. How can I do this ? Tha… --- ## [Drag and drop using a target area on the movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-using-a-target-area-on-the-movie-clip/320162)
**Author:** [@clloyd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/clloyd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-using-a-target-area-on-the-movie-clip/320162 "2011-03-15T17:39:36Z")
Hello, I am a total newbie to AS, have been trying to teach myself, and it is tough going! So here is my problem: I am trying to create an application for students to visualize their course schedules. I have rectangl… --- ## [attachMovie to Grid Layout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-to-grid-layout/320161)
**Author:** [@metrade23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/metrade23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-to-grid-layout/320161 "2011-03-15T17:27:49Z")
I'm working on a MP3 player that displays the tracks in a grid layout. I've got it working but when it attaches the track it counts each track as a row. How would I identify each row has 4 tracks? var cols = 3; var r… --- ## [Loading a Series of images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-series-of-images/320160)
**Author:** [@Macsy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Macsy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-series-of-images/320160 "2011-03-15T15:40:23Z")
Hey I need help with a small script to load a series of images (img01,img02 and so on) and to put them all in a MC with each and every img in its own frame. That shouldnt be to hard but i cant figure out how to make it. A… --- ## [Loading audio dynamically](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-audio-dynamically/320159)
**Author:** [@silverneo188](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/silverneo188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-audio-dynamically/320159 "2011-03-15T15:16:32Z")
I have a question about it 1.Does it use less memory than streaming it or using it as an event? 2.How is it done? my music in my library has these actionscript links "song1" "song2" etc... --- ## [Pass method to function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-method-to-function/320158)
**Author:** [@fikontrollet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fikontrollet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-method-to-function/320158 "2011-03-15T14:59:22Z")
Hey, short and concise: This is what i want to be able to do, only i can't... And i don't want to have a loop when i call the method executing the methods in my children. Hints? this.executeMethod(\[Function(methodIn… --- ## [How to "flip" 2d character when moving](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-flip-2d-character-when-moving/320157)
**Author:** [@R\_T\_WALLER](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/R_T_WALLER)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-flip-2d-character-when-moving/320157 "2011-03-15T14:55:31Z")
I am brand new to AS so I do not know very much yet. I have a mc called boy and I have an instance of that mc called boy\_mc. I have figured out how to make his position change on the stage, but I cannot figure out how… --- ## [Custom textfield cursor/caret](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-textfield-cursor-caret/320156)
**Author:** [@beyondlearning](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/beyondlearning)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-textfield-cursor-caret/320156 "2011-03-15T14:50:11Z")
Hi there, Is there any way to create custom textfield cursor/caret? I currently have a textfield (tfFocus) with a blinking caret that works just fine using the following code: tfFocus.stage.focus = tfFocus; tfFoc… --- ## [I need your advise for 3D libs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-your-advise-for-3d-libs/320154)
**Author:** [@levkas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/levkas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-your-advise-for-3d-libs/320154 "2011-03-15T13:38:18Z")
Hi all, I have a project that I must use 3D lib. Which one do you suggest away3D, Papervision or ... ? Thanks your help --- ## [Table without space to side?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/table-without-space-to-side/320153)
**Author:** [@lowmoan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lowmoan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/table-without-space-to-side/320153 "2011-03-15T13:34:54Z")
Hi, This is driving me barmy and I'm sure there is a really easy solution to it http://www.killianthearchitect.org/Pages/a\_experience/afh.html I want the table to be tight to the window. When the rollover kicks in … --- ## [Flash Professional 8 for beginners](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-professional-8-for-beginners/320151)
**Author:** [@DesiVelikova](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DesiVelikova)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-professional-8-for-beginners/320151 "2011-03-15T12:20:37Z")
Hi all! I doubt this forum is for beginners like me, but I will be very, very grateful, if some of you could help me with professional advice. I'm just starting with flash (have only been reading tutorials for 2 days) … --- ## [swapChild for MC on stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapchild-for-mc-on-stage/320150)
**Author:** [@scarletclark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scarletclark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapchild-for-mc-on-stage/320150 "2011-03-15T12:16:12Z")
Hi, I'm struggling with swapChild. I have a (very!) simple flash jigsaw, with my pieces on stage at runtime, rather than created dynamically. When picked up and moved, I want to bring each piece to the fore, so they ar… --- ## [@ character not showing in flash contact form!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/character-not-showing-in-flash-contact-form/320149)
**Author:** [@flashblondey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashblondey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/character-not-showing-in-flash-contact-form/320149 "2011-03-15T11:40:03Z")
Hi all, This problem has been posted here before without any replies! I hope somebody can help out! I can not get the @ character to show up in an input textfiled within my flash contact form. Now here's the weird bit… --- ## [Help please! Anyone know how to do multi-touch coding?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-please-anyone-know-how-to-do-multi-touch-coding/320147)
**Author:** [@LoveTheresa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LoveTheresa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-please-anyone-know-how-to-do-multi-touch-coding/320147 "2011-03-15T10:51:41Z")
private function thumb\_dragStart(e:TouchEvent):void { StartstageX = mouseX; prevX = mouseX; addEventListener(Event.ENTER\_FRAME,checkMouseDir); … --- ## [Load data from XML into multiple containers in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-data-from-xml-into-multiple-containers-in-flash/320146)
**Author:** [@audioholic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/audioholic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-data-from-xml-into-multiple-containers-in-flash/320146 "2011-03-15T10:47:47Z")
Hi, I have an XML file with 1 parent node that has 1 child node inside it. The parent node is straight forward. It only has one attribute. The child node has 3 attributes in it - Title, Photo, URL I want my Flash … --- ## [Make textbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-textbox/320144)
**Author:** [@12abhi12](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/12abhi12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-textbox/320144 "2011-03-15T10:05:57Z")
How do I create a dynamic textbox using as2? And how do I change its properties? --- ## [XML loading working in IDE but not browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-loading-working-in-ide-but-not-browser/320141)
**Author:** [@Shadowstep33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shadowstep33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-loading-working-in-ide-but-not-browser/320141 "2011-03-15T08:28:33Z")
Hey, so I'm working on a program that calls a php script and then loads an xml. The program works exactly how I want in the IDE but unfortunately when it is on the server it doesn't work correctly (of course :puzzled:… --- ## [Is it possible to display PDF like a online Magazine](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-display-pdf-like-a-online-magazine/320140)
**Author:** [@betneys](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/betneys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-display-pdf-like-a-online-magazine/320140 "2011-03-15T08:04:03Z")
Hi there I was asked to display PDF like a vivid flash Magazine, and put the flash magazine online. I tried to use Geturl command in flash, it didnt work out well as a magazine. So, I wanna a flash project that automatic… --- ## [Reoccuring images after clicking thumbnails, HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reoccuring-images-after-clicking-thumbnails-help/320173)
**Author:** [@mavz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mavz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reoccuring-images-after-clicking-thumbnails-help/320173 "2011-03-15T07:03:40Z")
I have a small gallery on my flash site and I'll click an image, it'll open, and then the code I have is set so that if you click anywhere the image will close. Now, if I click on a second thumnbail (after closing the … --- ## [MVC dilemas](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mvc-dilemas/320137)
**Author:** [@ColinDavies](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ColinDavies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mvc-dilemas/320137 "2011-03-15T05:19:01Z")
In the hope of not reinventing the wheel, I have decided to try the MVC approach to developing actionscript code, eg Model- View - Controls. - anyhow I keep getting stuck with problem of is this "model" or is this "view"… --- ## ['drawGraphicsData' Line won't terminate](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawgraphicsdata-line-wont-terminate/320134)
**Author:** [@audiohominis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/audiohominis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawgraphicsdata-line-wont-terminate/320134 "2011-03-15T04:05:33Z")
Hello again, my dear helpfuls. The fills behave as expected but I can't get the stroke to break. For some reason it ends up connecting back to it's first coordinate.:h: I've attached an image illustrating the problem. He… --- ## [Page scrollebar not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/page-scrollebar-not-working/320129)
**Author:** [@WILWILWEL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WILWILWEL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/page-scrollebar-not-working/320129 "2011-03-15T02:17:52Z")
Hello there and thanks in advanced to trying to help. I’m busy making a page scrollbar with the code below. All visable stuff is on stage. But when i render the movieclip the bar isnt working at all selecting the drag… --- ## [What would this line of code be in AS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-would-this-line-of-code-be-in-as/320128)
**Author:** [@OMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OMG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-would-this-line-of-code-be-in-as/320128 "2011-03-15T01:24:39Z")
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