# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=711 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 712 --- ## [JavaScript and PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-and-php/295255)
**Author:** [@smith\_myles](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smith_myles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-and-php/295255 "2009-08-27T09:22:38Z")
Hi, I am trying to pass an array created in JavaScript (actually by a Glow Sortable set of objects, more about glow sortable here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/glow/docs/1.5/furtherinfo/widgets/sortable/) In my context, link… --- ## [How to make sure that the converted video size matches](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-sure-that-the-converted-video-size-matches/295252)
**Author:** [@avoadam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/avoadam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-sure-that-the-converted-video-size-matches/295252 "2009-08-27T07:31:00Z")
\[LEFT\]\[LEFT\] \[/LEFT\]\[/LEFT\] \[LEFT\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=black\] (how to make the export video in high quality)\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=#8000FF\]\[FONT=宋\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=black\]\[/COLOR\]\[/LEFT\]\[/LEFT\] \[LEFT\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=black\]Fo… --- ## [Only$3.95MP3 converter！](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/only-3-95mp3-converter/295251)
**Author:** [@avoadam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/avoadam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/only-3-95mp3-converter/295251 "2009-08-27T07:25:11Z")
\[image\] \[image\] Usually, a mp3 converter is more than 20$; free converter always have plug-ins (this is what i can't bear). today i found a mp3 converter which with an interesting name--- AK. it's version is from 8.15 … --- ## [Dispatch Event help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatch-event-help/295248)
**Author:** [@brnt7342](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brnt7342)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatch-event-help/295248 "2009-08-27T06:38:37Z")
Hi I've got a custom Thumbnail class that is supposed to be listening for a custom event from another class called WebPage. Here is the code in the WebPage Class: public static const GO\_UP:String = "Go\_Up"; private… --- ## [Disable Image panning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-image-panning/295247)
**Author:** [@4gotten](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/4gotten)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-image-panning/295247 "2009-08-27T06:32:16Z")
Hello, I would need help in this tutorial. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/interactive\_image\_pan.htm How can i disable this image panning? I'm trying to disable it, when i pressed some button.. Thanks. --- ## [Creating 'tentacle' effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-tentacle-effect/295246)
**Author:** [@Chuckles66](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Chuckles66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-tentacle-effect/295246 "2009-08-27T06:21:14Z")
I am looking to create a 'tentacle' like effect for a flash animation. A frame by frame animation is not ideal as it is arduous and not very easily manipulated. I have attached an fla of the effect I am looking for. Id… --- ## [Define Hit Area of a Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/define-hit-area-of-a-movie-clip/295245)
**Author:** [@PastaNoose](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PastaNoose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/define-hit-area-of-a-movie-clip/295245 "2009-08-27T06:20:17Z")
Hi all, Does anyone know how to do this? I have a large bit of art work inside a movie clip (turned into a button) but i only want the very top to be the hit area. Can this be done. Thanks Ollie --- ## [Image Gallery Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-help/295244)
**Author:** [@genzr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/genzr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-help/295244 "2009-08-27T04:26:29Z")
Hi there everybody, I am currently in the process of making an image gallery at university over the period of the semester. Eventually it will be able to search through flikr and pull thumbnails from there but for now … --- ## [Pulling a video out of an .fla library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pulling-a-video-out-of-an-fla-library/295241)
**Author:** [@lbiars](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lbiars)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pulling-a-video-out-of-an-fla-library/295241 "2009-08-27T03:33:12Z")
I have a flash file with a .wmv file embedded in its library. I accidentally deleted the .wmv from my hard drive so the only place it exists on earth is in the .fla's library. Is there any way to pull it out of the lib… --- ## [Multiple flash video playback issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-flash-video-playback-issues/295240)
**Author:** [@MindSpace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MindSpace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-flash-video-playback-issues/295240 "2009-08-27T03:26:32Z")
Hi All, I would dearly appreciaty any light anyone could shed on this issue - I have run into a couple of Flash bugs that have stumped me for quite a while, and my deadline is aproaching fast. Essentially, I would li… --- ## [Handy Tip - myTrace() function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/handy-tip-mytrace-function/295238)
**Author:** [@MindSpace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MindSpace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/handy-tip-mytrace-function/295238 "2009-08-27T03:05:52Z")
This is something I've found handy over the years, so I thought I'd share it. Essentially, I often create a function like myTrace(), as shown below. Then, instead of writing trace() calls, I write myTrace() calls. Wh… --- ## [Will flash be able to write datas in a notepad in the future?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-flash-be-able-to-write-datas-in-a-notepad-in-the-future/295235)
**Author:** [@OMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OMG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-flash-be-able-to-write-datas-in-a-notepad-in-the-future/295235 "2009-08-27T00:55:17Z")
If I recall correctly you needed a server-side language to do that job...but will it be possible in the future for flash to open and write stuff into a notepad or something? kinda like a small database... --- ## [HitTest fast moving Objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-fast-moving-objects/295229)
**Author:** [@zeefoes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeefoes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-fast-moving-objects/295229 "2009-08-26T23:19:49Z")
Hey I'm just curious how you'd hitTestObject a fast moving object? The problem I'm having is that my bullet seems to skip over large areas depending on the speed. Since the speed of my bullet is 40 pixels per millisecond… --- ## [Drawing from one MC to the Next](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-from-one-mc-to-the-next/295228)
**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-from-one-mc-to-the-next/295228 "2009-08-26T23:19:29Z")
hey there, I want to plonk some mcs on stage, and then in their order of placement, I want to attach a line from one to the next .. I keep getting horrible errors from my code. If someone could help me out, id be gratefu… --- ## [Tutorial comes unstuck in Blend 3 (datatemplates)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-comes-unstuck-in-blend-3-datatemplates/295227)
**Author:** [@Gazman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gazman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-comes-unstuck-in-blend-3-datatemplates/295227 "2009-08-26T22:12:34Z")
Hi, I am in the middle of this so far excellent tutorial but at this point the tutorial does not seem to apply to Blend 3. On adding a datatemplate: Data Binding to CLR Objects - Page 5 I'm fairly new to C# and Blen… --- ## [Btn for "\_self"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/btn-for--self/295219)
**Author:** [@SplitElement](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SplitElement)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/btn-for--self/295219 "2009-08-26T20:46:29Z")
I'm trying to have my buttons open in the current window but it doesn't seem to work. Please help! Here is my code: var getAlabama:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.plazadvisors.com/2009%20Site/italabama.html")… --- ## [Trying to wrap my head around AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-wrap-my-head-around-as3/295218)
**Author:** [@bigbstanley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigbstanley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-wrap-my-head-around-as3/295218 "2009-08-26T20:09:55Z")
I'm confused about the removeEventListener and removeChild functions. Doesn't removeChild remove everything about that instance from the Stage? Or do I have to first remove the eventListener and then remove the object? … --- ## [French Characters in ComboBox Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/french-characters-in-combobox-component/295216)
**Author:** [@cortezcreations](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cortezcreations)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/french-characters-in-combobox-component/295216 "2009-08-26T19:46:47Z")
I have searched high and low on this one and there are many different answers and suggestions. I am loading my text in via XML. I have made sure that it is UTF8 encoded. For any other dynamic text I would simply embed th… --- ## [How to build an engine?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-build-an-engine/295211)
**Author:** [@beano](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/beano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-build-an-engine/295211 "2009-08-26T18:26:30Z")
Hey, I believe this would be the proper place to put this. Does anybody have any tips on how to build an engine. For example, how do you (meaning you specifically, I believe everyone does it differently) set up classes, … --- ## [A question about masking capabilities](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-question-about-masking-capabilities/295210)
**Author:** [@arafasse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arafasse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-question-about-masking-capabilities/295210 "2009-08-26T17:25:57Z")
Hello! \[smile\] I'm a new Flash CS4 user, and am having tons of fun exploring all its incredible features! I've been busy building a website for my boss, and have run into an apparent limitation in the software. I would… --- ## [Problem with uploader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-uploader/295209)
**Author:** [@101music](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/101music)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-uploader/295209 "2009-08-26T17:20:52Z")
Hi, I get this message error when adding a preloader to the movieclip I am working on... TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. at WebCandy\_fla::MainTimeline/frame2… --- ## [Change Flash site's xml source?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-flash-sites-xml-source/295207)
**Author:** [@theappshare](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theappshare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-flash-sites-xml-source/295207 "2009-08-26T16:48:36Z")
I didn't know where to post this, so I hope it is right. I currently have the ELITE XML theme from flashden. I want to make it so it: 1) Creates an XML file for EACH content box/image box rather than reading all of t… --- ## [\[AS2 CS4\] Tween delays, hopefully a basic question?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs4-tween-delays-hopefully-a-basic-question/295206)
**Author:** [@KaH](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KaH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs4-tween-delays-hopefully-a-basic-question/295206 "2009-08-26T16:28:23Z")
Hello wonderful Kirupa forum people, I'm trying to create a short delay between a few tweens - basically I want a few movie clips to tween onto the stage in order, but I can't figure out how to set the delay time betwe… --- ## [Can't get combobox.value](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-combobox-value/295205)
**Author:** [@Tedri\_Mark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tedri_Mark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-combobox-value/295205 "2009-08-26T15:53:12Z")
Hi there, quite a simple problem I’m sure, but I can’t for the life of me get it to work. I have made a placed a combobox called ‘genreselect’ on the stage and I am trying to output genreselect.value to a dynamic textb… --- ## [FileReference and random imageFile](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-and-random-imagefile/295201)
**Author:** [@Samurai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Samurai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-and-random-imagefile/295201 "2009-08-26T15:34:48Z")
Hey I am uploading a file to an asp script using Flash cs3, FP 8 as2. my upload seems to work fine, but when downloading the file I receive a -1, now this is all created by the backend developer (who wrote the asp), th… --- ## [SmartFoxServer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smartfoxserver/295200)
**Author:** [@luoruize](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/luoruize)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smartfoxserver/295200 "2009-08-26T15:27:40Z")
Hey guys I'm building an online flash game, and wish to use SFS for the online part. I'm using flash CS4 and AS3, and currently I have a linux server (but working with windows on my PC). All the documentation I saw was o… --- ## [NOOB Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/noob-question/295199)
**Author:** [@bigbstanley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigbstanley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/noob-question/295199 "2009-08-26T15:15:23Z")
So I'm just getting into AS3 and I'm actually liking it a lot. Makes things much more organized. However, I'm confused as how to reference methods in different places. I understand that I can reference a method of cla… --- ## [Inheritance and constructor initiation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inheritance-and-constructor-initiation/295191)
**Author:** [@nook](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nook)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inheritance-and-constructor-initiation/295191 "2009-08-26T13:35:19Z")
I have a class Sub, that inherits class Super. In Super I have a protected var with default value set that may be overwritten by Sub in Sub's constructor. (eg protected var foo:Number = 5) In the constructor of Super I … --- ## [Complete site is "choppy"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complete-site-is-choppy/295190)
**Author:** [@IanCremona](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IanCremona)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complete-site-is-choppy/295190 "2009-08-26T13:17:21Z")
I've tried everything - and have not managed to bring up the performance can anyone suggest anything? https://www.chilicasino.com/english/ --- ## [Problem with Highscore in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-highscore-in-ie/295189)
**Author:** [@p314](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/p314)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-highscore-in-ie/295189 "2009-08-26T13:06:58Z")
\[FONT=Calibri\] Hello everyone, \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\] I am fairly new to Flash and I have a bit of a problem. I have made a Highscores board for a simple flash game, the board works in Safari and Firefox, but it do… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=710) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=712)