# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=577 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 578 --- ## [How to make Drop Down Menu&Links to Flash CS4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-drop-down-menu-links-to-flash-cs4/303808)
**Author:** [@Muikku](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Muikku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-drop-down-menu-links-to-flash-cs4/303808 "2010-01-27T11:47:51Z")
I have tried to do those thing for couple of days( and nights:hair:), and every time some part of the code that i write in there does not work. I have tried to do Drop Down in animation (motion tween), i have also tried … --- ## [Total rotation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/total-rotation/303807)
**Author:** [@trickeyd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trickeyd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/total-rotation/303807 "2010-01-27T11:13:40Z")
Hi all, I have looked everywhere and cand find the answer to what should be a simple question. How to you calculate the total rotation of an object in either direction? I need to end up with a number of total radin… --- ## [How to get random values from xml array without repeating?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-random-values-from-xml-array-without-repeating/303806)
**Author:** [@fjckls](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fjckls)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-random-values-from-xml-array-without-repeating/303806 "2010-01-27T10:26:08Z")
Hi, all, I am importing video playlist using xml. As soon as one video is done, I pick up next random video from the xml list of videos. Lets say I have 5 videos in that list - getting random numbers from 5 would look l… --- ## [How to Easily Rip and Convert BD/DVD/Video AVI, WMV, 3GP, etc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-easily-rip-and-convert-bd-dvd-video-avi-wmv-3gp-etc/303802)
**Author:** [@Palooe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Palooe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-easily-rip-and-convert-bd-dvd-video-avi-wmv-3gp-etc/303802 "2010-01-27T08:50:00Z")
Blu-ray Disc was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video, as well as storing large amounts of data. It also offer more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and c… --- ## [Help with SWFAddress AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-swfaddress-as2/303800)
**Author:** [@teroristd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/teroristd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-swfaddress-as2/303800 "2010-01-27T07:41:50Z")
2010-01-19 15:47:18 UTC Hello guys, Excuse me for bad English. I try to use SWFAddress for non frame label based website with AS 2.0 I use this but don't working SWFAddress.setStrict(false); SWFAddress.onChange = fun… --- ## [Contact or email form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-or-email-form/303798)
**Author:** [@Luigi\_Vercotti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Luigi_Vercotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-or-email-form/303798 "2010-01-27T07:28:21Z")
Good morning Do you know any good and mainly working AS3 contact or email form? Link or tutorial. \[wink\] --- ## [ASDoc only documents 1 package function per package?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/asdoc-only-documents-1-package-function-per-package/303795)
**Author:** [@warhero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/warhero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/asdoc-only-documents-1-package-function-per-package/303795 "2010-01-27T07:05:23Z")
I'm running into this weird thing with ASDoc. It will only document one package function per package. For example. I have these two functions: gs.util.printf gs.util.ftrace In these files: gs/util/printf.as gs/… --- ## [Please help me with an as3 preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-with-an-as3-preloader/303793)
**Author:** [@paxtonpacker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paxtonpacker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-with-an-as3-preloader/303793 "2010-01-27T04:36:22Z")
Hi All, I'm a flash noob and really need some help. I spent two full days trying to figure this out and I'm completely stuck. I'm using a common preloader technique which basically uses one swf file (preloader.swf) … --- ## [Better version of getBounds()?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/better-version-of-getbounds/303787)
**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/better-version-of-getbounds/303787 "2010-01-27T01:03:45Z")
Sorry to keep asking so many questions, but you guys are the best at answering what Google does not. :thumb: I want several more features in getBounds()! What are my options for workarounds on the following? Do they al… --- ## ["Stretch/bend" BitmapData or vector graphics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stretch-bend-bitmapdata-or-vector-graphics/303780)
**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stretch-bend-bitmapdata-or-vector-graphics/303780 "2010-01-26T23:07:29Z")
How would one go about drawing bitmap data or vector shapes to "bend" around in some fashion? I'm working on a quick "rope/string physics" class, and I want some way to render the result by instead of having several "r… --- ## [Goto after an event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goto-after-an-event/303779)
**Author:** [@J\_Mo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/J_Mo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goto-after-an-event/303779 "2010-01-26T23:07:13Z")
Hi, How can I get my movie to go to a specific frame after these tweens? TweenLite.to(panel3, 0.3, {scaleY:0, ease:Strong.easeOut}); TweenLite.to(panel2, 0.3, {scaleY:0, delay:0.1, ease:Strong.easeOut}); TweenLite.t… --- ## [Targeting labeled frame from xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-labeled-frame-from-xml/303774)
**Author:** [@Luigi\_Vercotti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Luigi_Vercotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-labeled-frame-from-xml/303774 "2010-01-26T20:36:17Z")
Hello guys how do I target the labeled frame in my main timeline. this is my xml code \ \ **Author:** [@halian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/halian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/data-grid-single-cell-background-color/303771 "2010-01-26T20:24:02Z") Hey All, There doesn't seem to be really ANYTHING on the interwebs on how to achieve this, that I can find. I want to be able to set the background color of a cell to a different color. Not the row color, not the col… --- ## [Cue Point duplicating itself when new video is loaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cue-point-duplicating-itself-when-new-video-is-loaded/303770)
**Author:** [@jamiehunter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jamiehunter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cue-point-duplicating-itself-when-new-video-is-loaded/303770 "2010-01-26T20:22:20Z")
Hi all. I'm using FLVPlayback to load videos into the background of a website I'm working on. The videos are of a pop-up book and consist of 3 sections, "open", "loop" and "close". I'm using embedded cue points to detec… --- ## [How to access a function from a class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-access-a-function-from-a-class/303769)
**Author:** [@Zen08](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zen08)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-access-a-function-from-a-class/303769 "2010-01-26T20:22:19Z")
Hi guys! I'm new here. So i thought i could ask a little help. I'm using actionscript 3. How will i be able to access a function that is inside a class? I mean, i would like to call those functions in my main.fla… --- ## [Navigation at "Fully Illustrated"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-at-fully-illustrated/303768)
**Author:** [@dexa\_007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dexa_007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-at-fully-illustrated/303768 "2010-01-26T19:58:01Z")
http://www.fullyillustrated.com has an interesting menu navigation system. A blue illumination (appearing independent of the buttons) roams and follows the mouse accordingly. Is the designer using a HitTest or somethi… --- ## [Dynamic Gallery help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-gallery-help/303766)
**Author:** [@Sandman79x](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sandman79x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-gallery-help/303766 "2010-01-26T19:43:02Z")
i'm trying to create a simple dynamic gallery..... the basic premise is that i dont want to have to edit my flash file everytime i want to put a new picture up....so i 'm trying to make a gallery so that all i have to … --- ## [AS 2 Adding time to timer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-adding-time-to-timer/303765)
**Author:** [@rachelhigley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rachelhigley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-adding-time-to-timer/303765 "2010-01-26T19:17:43Z")
I am creating a flash game with a timer and as you answer questions I would like the time to increase or decrease but I can't seem to figure out how to do so. Any ideas? --- ## [Flash Projector Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-projector-question/303764)
**Author:** [@scott\_walker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scott_walker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-projector-question/303764 "2010-01-26T19:10:16Z")
Hello All, this is certainly a newb kind of question, but the studio that I'm working for is currently tasked with creating an Enhanced CD (music and video content) for one of our clients. They've given us Flash Projec… --- ## [AS3: help a newbie (game hit test issue)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-help-a-newbie-game-hit-test-issue/303763)
**Author:** [@lisap](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lisap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-help-a-newbie-game-hit-test-issue/303763 "2010-01-26T18:59:06Z")
Getting an error: #2007 Parameter hitTestObject must be non-null Essentially the game is not registering a hit. See my Bomb.as file below Thanks for any help! package { import flash.display.\*; import flash.events… --- ## [Creating a contact form that sends to a specific email address](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-contact-form-that-sends-to-a-specific-email-address/303761)
**Author:** [@jenn\_sager](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jenn_sager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-contact-form-that-sends-to-a-specific-email-address/303761 "2010-01-26T18:44:04Z")
I'm working in AS 2.0, Flash CS3. I want to make a contact form that allows a user to select the appropriate e-mail address from a combo box. I have made a working contact form that send to one e-mail address using PHP. … --- ## [600 mc's and lagging](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/600-mcs-and-lagging/303760)
**Author:** [@VoS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VoS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/600-mcs-and-lagging/303760 "2010-01-26T18:25:48Z")
Hey. Like the title states I have 600 mc's representing enemies on my stage, theres no collision detection, all thats really being done every game loop is updating the position of the enemies. The updates are done by pre… --- ## [My 1st Flash site (with a link) a couple of puzzling issues!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-1st-flash-site-with-a-link-a-couple-of-puzzling-issues/303758)
**Author:** [@Matrix015](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matrix015)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-1st-flash-site-with-a-link-a-couple-of-puzzling-issues/303758 "2010-01-26T17:22:41Z")
\[\[COLOR=#003366\]http://\[URL\[/COLOR\]="http://www.mccalmontracing.com/AltHome.html"\]www.mccalmontracing.com/AltHome.html\](http://\[URL) Ok so I am almost done but I am having issues controlling the photo gallery (the pict… --- ## [Differences in Garbage Collection between Windows and OSX?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/differences-in-garbage-collection-between-windows-and-osx/303755)
**Author:** [@0L4F](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/0L4F)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/differences-in-garbage-collection-between-windows-and-osx/303755 "2010-01-26T16:39:54Z")
Hello Kirupians, I'm still struggling with memory-leak problems in the mega-project I talked about earlier (a children's fashion 'virtual showroom', where up to 600 videos and 3600 hires images can be viewed in one ses… --- ## [This one's a doozy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-ones-a-doozy/303754)
**Author:** [@Esseti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esseti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-ones-a-doozy/303754 "2010-01-26T16:28:11Z")
Is there a way to detect if the user presses (in a devined timeslot, i.e. 200ms), two times Ctrl + C on the same highlighted text outside of a AIR app? AIR can setData and getData from the general clipboard (even in the … --- ## [New website with a couple of bugs. Link enclosed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-website-with-a-couple-of-bugs-link-enclosed/303752)
**Author:** [@Matrix015](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matrix015)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-website-with-a-couple-of-bugs-link-enclosed/303752 "2010-01-26T15:52:52Z")
http://\[URL="http://www.mccalmontracing.com/AltHome.html"\]www.mccalmontracing.com/AltHome.html Ok so I am almost done but I am having issues controlling the photo gallery (the pictures are supposed to display "click to… --- ## [Communication between embeded swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communication-between-embeded-swfs/303751)
**Author:** [@jdsflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdsflash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communication-between-embeded-swfs/303751 "2010-01-26T15:33:11Z")
I have a main swf that embeds another swf. I want to be able to tell the embed swf to do something. Is that possible? The area in red is my issue. Thanks! Main.swf \[AS\] //Creates new image loader var imageLoader:Loader; /… --- ## [Object placed randomly in an array?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-placed-randomly-in-an-array/303748)
**Author:** [@sg123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sg123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-placed-randomly-in-an-array/303748 "2010-01-26T14:26:48Z")
I'm building this simple platformer (one level, block graphics, just to get the basics down). I have this array system set up: level = new Array(); \_root.createEmptyMovieClip("lev", \_root.getNextHighestDepth()); leve… --- ## [Books for increasing proficiency](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/books-for-increasing-proficiency/303746)
**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/books-for-increasing-proficiency/303746 "2010-01-26T13:53:34Z")
I was at an AS3 course recently and the instructor mentioned a book that had something to do with AS3 game examples. Has anyone seen something like this and liked it? The problem is I am fairly new to AS3 and it is comin… --- ## [(Flash 8) Video problem - no picture, only sound](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-video-problem-no-picture-only-sound/303745)
**Author:** [@Ekry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ekry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-video-problem-no-picture-only-sound/303745 "2010-01-26T13:16:44Z")
See http://www.adkiivi.fi/flash/testi/. Refresh a few times, and you can see that sometimes the video doesn't load, altougth the sound works everytime. I tried rebuilding the system from scratch, following a simple vid… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=576) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=578)