# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=522 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 523 --- ## [Help with rotating menu and arrow movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-rotating-menu-and-arrow-movie-clip/307356)
**Author:** [@alxanimation](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alxanimation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-rotating-menu-and-arrow-movie-clip/307356 "2010-04-02T02:07:24Z")
Hi, I need with a menu witch has 5 buttons moving along an ellipse. When I click on a button, I need to call an "arrow" movie clip, locate it BETWEEN the button being pressed AND center stage, and make sure it's point… --- ## [Need help reworking template](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-reworking-template/307351)
**Author:** [@tseyigai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tseyigai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-reworking-template/307351 "2010-04-02T00:49:25Z")
Hello, I'm attempting to rework a template I had a few years back. It's in my webshell, but I can't figure out exactly what folders the images are in and how to rework it. Here's the html and swf files: http://www.ang… --- ## [Errors with base class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/errors-with-base-class/307349)
**Author:** [@jaggera97](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jaggera97)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/errors-with-base-class/307349 "2010-04-02T00:19:34Z")
Hello, I am a fairly new AS3 programmer having recently transitioned over from AS2 and I am havin an error with my code that is not allowing me to use external actionscript files. Whenever I use one it automatically will… --- ## [Random Rock Texture (perlinNoise?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-rock-texture-perlinnoise/307348)
**Author:** [@ShawnJC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShawnJC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-rock-texture-perlinnoise/307348 "2010-04-01T23:24:23Z")
Hello all. I've been searching around the web for some existing code on generating a rock like texture, maybe something like \[this or \[URL="http://www.photoshop-dragon.com/Tutorials/Textures/Images/photorealistic\_rock/s… --- ## [Images wont show when loading external SWF...\_parent and this problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-wont-show-when-loading-external-swf--parent-and-this-problem/307335)
**Author:** [@deeon101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deeon101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-wont-show-when-loading-external-swf--parent-and-this-problem/307335 "2010-04-01T20:02:01Z")
Hello everybody, For starters this is my first post on this forum (I actually registered myself because of this problem). I have just started messing around in flash and made a pretty cool site (...design wise, the … --- ## [Convert to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-to-as3/307334)
**Author:** [@Luigi\_Vercotti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Luigi_Vercotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-to-as3/307334 "2010-04-01T19:58:19Z")
Can someone please convert it to AS3? mMonty.tX = 0; mMonty.tY = 18.9; mMonty.aX = 0; mMonty.aY = 0; mMonty.vX = 0; mMonty.vY = 0; mMonty.k = 0.3; mMonty.damp = 0.8; mMonty.onEnterFrame = function() { if(!drag){ … --- ## [How do I make for for loop for this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-for-for-loop-for-this/307333)
**Author:** [@deattached](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deattached)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-for-for-loop-for-this/307333 "2010-04-01T19:36:00Z")
Hey guys! I need to boil down the following code. How do I do that with a for loop (and possibly arrays) ? Thanks man! slider.\_alpha = 0; forside.onRollOver = function () { caurina.transitions.Tweener.addTween (sli… --- ## [Why is my mp3 so large](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-my-mp3-so-large/307332)
**Author:** [@Zholen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zholen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-my-mp3-so-large/307332 "2010-04-01T19:30:00Z")
Hi, I have a mp3 file that is 2:30 long and is roughly 5.5mb. How come when I import the file to my fla library it sees it as being 29mb large. My swf isn't large when I compile the project but the fla file jumps from … --- ## [Random loading swf files into main swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-loading-swf-files-into-main-swf/307330)
**Author:** [@PLUGGER](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PLUGGER)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-loading-swf-files-into-main-swf/307330 "2010-04-01T18:49:28Z")
Hi guys, new to flash and also this forum, have done some searching here and come across some good answers, keep up the good work people.. ok heres my problem i have a main swf file that is small 900x400px i have 20 … --- ## [Buttons fading from color to B&W and staying down after clicked...help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-fading-from-color-to-b-w-and-staying-down-after-clicked-help/307328)
**Author:** [@seijuro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seijuro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-fading-from-color-to-b-w-and-staying-down-after-clicked-help/307328 "2010-04-01T17:59:43Z")
Hi, I have an image that I want to make into a button/movie clip that starts out color then fades into black and white (that has text on top when it fades into black and white) when its clicked, and stays that way..… --- ## [Rotating and positioning arrows inside TileList](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-and-positioning-arrows-inside-tilelist/307324)
**Author:** [@Zomis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zomis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-and-positioning-arrows-inside-tilelist/307324 "2010-04-01T15:48:07Z")
Alright, I thought this was going to be an easy task since I have a few years of experience with Flash, but I realize that I'm just going crazy trying to fix this so I need help. How do I position the arrows I've place… --- ## [Interaction Between Action Script3.0 and TimeLine Objects?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interaction-between-action-script3-0-and-timeline-objects/307323)
**Author:** [@Social\_Flasher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Social_Flasher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interaction-between-action-script3-0-and-timeline-objects/307323 "2010-04-01T15:41:54Z")
HI! i am developing a simple bowling game and new to actionscript3.0 i am facing problems 1# I have created a movie clip out side the time line and when i add the created movie clip to the stage its x and y coordin… --- ## [Unloading an external swf loaded into a new application domain](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloading-an-external-swf-loaded-into-a-new-application-domain/307322)
**Author:** [@johnsonw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnsonw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloading-an-external-swf-loaded-into-a-new-application-domain/307322 "2010-04-01T15:41:33Z")
Hi everyone, I've got a question about application domains. I am working on a virtual world that contains several mini-games. At the moment, I can launch mini games as external swf's and pass information back and forth b… --- ## [3D and masking problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-and-masking-problem/307320)
**Author:** [@FlashFish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashFish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-and-masking-problem/307320 "2010-04-01T15:24:41Z")
I'm dabbling with 3D tweens but I've hit a snag. The tween works fine on it's own and also with a simple mask on it. My issue is when I add a second keyframe to the mask layer to create a different shaped mask. When it r… --- ## [ASCII and Unicode NULL "0x00" completely cuts off end of string](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ascii-and-unicode-null-0x00-completely-cuts-off-end-of-string/307319)
**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ascii-and-unicode-null-0x00-completely-cuts-off-end-of-string/307319 "2010-04-01T15:20:41Z")
I have run into this before, and just ran into it again, and was completely confused how a bytearray converted to a string was only 4 characters long. \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] The problem is, if you EVER try to append a NULL… --- ## [Flash Tag Cloud via XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-tag-cloud-via-xml/307318)
**Author:** [@2w1w2w](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/2w1w2w)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-tag-cloud-via-xml/307318 "2010-04-01T14:32:53Z")
Hi, maybe you could help me with the following problem? I need a Flash Tag Cloud via XML. I did find one but its a 3D Cumulus. Do you know one in 2D or do you have some hints for me how to make it. In addition it has to … --- ## [Convert this to CS3 for me please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-this-to-cs3-for-me-please/307315)
**Author:** [@rhamej](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rhamej)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-this-to-cs3-for-me-please/307315 "2010-04-01T12:37:30Z")
I have CS4 at home. But at work I have CS3. I forgot to save it as a CS3 file at home. Can someone convert it for me please and mail it back to me? rhamej@gmail.com Link is here: www.2210media.com/fla.zip Thanks \[smi… --- ## [Divs not showing in firefox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/divs-not-showing-in-firefox/307312)
**Author:** [@nnnniiiicccc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nnnniiiicccc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/divs-not-showing-in-firefox/307312 "2010-04-01T12:04:49Z")
The quick links div (shown below) and the footer div do not appear in Firefox, they are also not shown in the design view in Dreamweaver. However they are there in IE! Any advice would be much appreciated!! Here is … --- ## [Customizable Flash CMS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizable-flash-cms/307309)
**Author:** [@Akis\_Apostoliad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Akis_Apostoliad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizable-flash-cms/307309 "2010-04-01T09:37:02Z")
Hi all, Is there any good customizable Flash CMS program? :ponder: Thx, Akis --- ## [2 column sort](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-column-sort/307305)
**Author:** [@werehunt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/werehunt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-column-sort/307305 "2010-04-01T06:21:30Z")
I have 2 columns of words which can be multiple. I would need the ability to sort them by alphabetical order. Everything seemed easy till I remembered that these words may repeat, like for example: if i got this by sor… --- ## [Adventures of a wimpy kid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adventures-of-a-wimpy-kid/307301)
**Author:** [@tdsq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tdsq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adventures-of-a-wimpy-kid/307301 "2010-04-01T03:30:25Z")
I'm not sure if I post this here but, I'm 13 years old, have 2 years flash experience and this is what I made! http://www.kongregate.com/games/penguinquest/adventures-of-a-wimpy-kid --- ## [str\_word\_count array numbering question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/str-word-count-array-numbering-question/307298)
**Author:** [@eternalnoob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eternalnoob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/str-word-count-array-numbering-question/307298 "2010-04-01T02:03:37Z")
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me why the keys in the array returned from str\_word\_count don't increment by 1 per word, but instead seem to count each character in a word as a single array member. See the exampl… --- ## [Simple external swf - one after the other HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-external-swf-one-after-the-other-help/307297)
**Author:** [@Greytega](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Greytega)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-external-swf-one-after-the-other-help/307297 "2010-04-01T01:37:01Z")
hi I have searched on the forums and made a good effort at looking around, i have read through Transitions Between External SWFs by Voetsjoeba. But it is too complicated to what i want to do. Basically all i want is to… --- ## [Simple text and images using AS3 Flashvars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-text-and-images-using-as3-flashvars/307296)
**Author:** [@fizzbell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fizzbell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-text-and-images-using-as3-flashvars/307296 "2010-04-01T01:22:22Z")
Hi there - new to AS3 - and just wanting to know a simple way to add multiple lines of text (some in different font colors) and images to a swf using flashvars in AS3? Is this a basic step? Thanks and cheers. FB --- ## [Strange Flash Occurence](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-flash-occurence/307293)
**Author:** [@FinFan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FinFan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-flash-occurence/307293 "2010-04-01T00:35:14Z")
Forgive me, as I'm still somewhat of an intermediate beginner with flash, if this is an issue that you've heard of before, but I have not. I have a website. You can see that website both by typing in http://thewebsite.… --- ## [Unable to Link buttons to HTML Files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unable-to-link-buttons-to-html-files/307288)
**Author:** [@mjmayuresh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mjmayuresh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unable-to-link-buttons-to-html-files/307288 "2010-03-31T23:09:47Z")
Hi, i m new to flash as well as actionscript. I m using actionscript 3.0 and flash cs4. I have button "Music\_btn" which i want to link to a HTML file which lies in C:\\Documents and Settings\\Administrator\\Desktop\\bg\\index… --- ## [Banner ads w/ video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/banner-ads-w-video/307286)
**Author:** [@jbig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jbig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/banner-ads-w-video/307286 "2010-03-31T21:09:08Z")
I've been doing basic flash banner ads lately and I just recently had to create one that incorporated a little video trailer. Prior to this, I've only been doing basic banners with only animation and buttons that link … --- ## [As3 to PHP Email](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-to-php-email/307285)
**Author:** [@Voodew](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Voodew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-to-php-email/307285 "2010-03-31T20:53:59Z")
I downloaded the Kirupa email form from this website and all the code looks good and im sure it works, but its giving me the same issue i am having with mine which makes me believe there might be something missing on the… --- ## [Programming Technique - Thinking in Commands](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/programming-technique-thinking-in-commands/307283)
**Author:** [@TOdorus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TOdorus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/programming-technique-thinking-in-commands/307283 "2010-03-31T20:49:43Z")
I don’t know how much of you guys also visit the Flashkit forums, but recently this interesting post was made. Nice technique for menu’s and interactive websites. A definite must-read. --- ## [OPP book suggestion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opp-book-suggestion/307280)
**Author:** [@Dimitree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dimitree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opp-book-suggestion/307280 "2010-03-31T19:03:12Z")
I have been working with AS3 the last two years. Usually I "mix" procedural with classes and the result is not what you would call "organized". I am looking for a book that will teach me organized programming (OOP) tacti… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=521) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=523)