# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=768 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 769 --- ## [Get total frames of externally loaded SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-total-frames-of-externally-loaded-swf/291442)
**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-total-frames-of-externally-loaded-swf/291442 "2009-06-30T00:00:24Z")
I have a bunch of AS2 swfs that I am loading into an AS3 project. These AS2 swfs are powerpoint slides essentially. In my onComplete method, I trace(event.target.content.totalFrames) and I get this error: ReferenceErr… --- ## [Removing a VIDEO/SOUND](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-a-video-sound/291434)
**Author:** [@crmoberg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crmoberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-a-video-sound/291434 "2009-06-29T20:13:39Z")
My problem: I have three FLV's on three different frames all with their own frame label. I'm trying to navigate between the videos. I have my buttons set up to do so. However, when I click to go to another video the vide… --- ## [Odd mac only flashplayer issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/odd-mac-only-flashplayer-issue/291432)
**Author:** [@madfatter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/madfatter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/odd-mac-only-flashplayer-issue/291432 "2009-06-29T20:07:27Z")
Hi, I'm building a AS3 carousel using the code from this tutorial on FlashMyMind: http://tutorials.flashmymind.com/2009/03/3d-carousel-with-xml-and-actionscript-3/ I've noticed that when I view the carousel on a ma… --- ## [Error message - please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-message-please-help/291429)
**Author:** [@r3h0ld3r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/r3h0ld3r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-message-please-help/291429 "2009-06-29T19:31:33Z")
I have a project I'm sooo close to finishing, but I've run into a problem. I know this error is common, but I don't know how to solve it, regardless. Here's the error: 1136: Incorrect number of arguments. Expected 3… --- ## [Loading External SWF within a moving MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-within-a-moving-movieclip/291428)
**Author:** [@bmjones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bmjones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-within-a-moving-movieclip/291428 "2009-06-29T19:24:21Z")
I'm loading external swfs into instance "Frame01" which is a MovieClip, the MovieClip is nested within instance"FrameLoader" (MovieClip) Which moves (elastic effect) when a button is pressed. Im looking to get the loaded… --- ## [Hit Test Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-test-issue/291426)
**Author:** [@PDidee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PDidee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-test-issue/291426 "2009-06-29T19:04:12Z")
Hey everyone! I'm having an issue with using a hitTest to make a thumb menu from an image gallery I'm working with move up and down. Basically I need to use a hitTest because there is a conflict with the other rollove… --- ## [htmlText hell](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-hell/291424)
**Author:** [@Didi32](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Didi32)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-hell/291424 "2009-06-29T17:54:00Z")
Hi, I'm using htmlText property for some text, what I'm doing is 3 images aligned to the left, one under the other, and allow each line of text to be next to one image. Here is the html used: \ **Author:** [@scotchegg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scotchegg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-center-positioning/291422 "2009-06-29T16:54:09Z") Hi Guys, I dont know if i am over thinking this, or just been dumb! But I want to position a flash file in the center of my screen. However heres the catch, my flash file is 1900 pixels wide, and of course a screen can… --- ## [Fluid Layout - Stop moving after certain x/y coordinate?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fluid-layout-stop-moving-after-certain-x-y-coordinate/291419)
**Author:** [@BUNZ1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BUNZ1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fluid-layout-stop-moving-after-certain-x-y-coordinate/291419 "2009-06-29T15:44:25Z")
I have a fluid layout and I have buttons and things on the top right. When the person resizes the window down, they all jump on top of each other. How would I get them to stop after they get to the point of overlapping e… --- ## [How to stop frame sound with AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-stop-frame-sound-with-as3/291418)
**Author:** [@turb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/turb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-stop-frame-sound-with-as3/291418 "2009-06-29T15:36:58Z")
Hi, I need to place a sound directly on the timeline to sync with an animation. But I was wondering how can I stop that sound with AS3? Thank turb --- ## [Loading stuff from a txt file to be used as Numbers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-stuff-from-a-txt-file-to-be-used-as-numbers/291417)
**Author:** [@melacroso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/melacroso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-stuff-from-a-txt-file-to-be-used-as-numbers/291417 "2009-06-29T15:31:18Z")
hiya, Just wondering. Is it possible to load data from a external txt file in AS2? in particular using the data loaded as a number variable to use for say a Maximum number in a timer counter? for example, say the te… --- ## [Making a movieclip drop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-movieclip-drop/291414)
**Author:** [@jeros10](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeros10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-movieclip-drop/291414 "2009-06-29T14:52:46Z")
If i have a flash file where you can throw around a movie clip, on next frame how do i make that movie clip drop out of the screen from where ever its x coordinate is on the stage? any thoughts? thanks in advance! --- ## [Text Distortion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-distortion/291412)
**Author:** [@bosso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bosso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-distortion/291412 "2009-06-29T14:42:16Z")
Hi I would be glad if somebody could show me right direction on how to do it, One of my projects requires text distortion. Something like what we see in PowerPoint. Please look at this example site, 1. create a tex… --- ## [1007 error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1007-error/291408)
**Author:** [@freshface](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freshface)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1007-error/291408 "2009-06-29T13:07:59Z")
After a couple of hours of looking into a weird 1007 error i give it up. I hope you guys can help me with the E\*\*rror #1007: Instantiation attempted on a non-constructor\*\* error i have. Solved Regards --- ## [Dynamicly reloading a page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamicly-reloading-a-page/291407)
**Author:** [@Nevo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nevo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamicly-reloading-a-page/291407 "2009-06-29T12:53:25Z")
Hi again, Basics I've made a interface where the end user can enter/change a lot of information then submit this, this is all ajax and not a lot of the interface's layout will ever change, jsut certain div's attributes… --- ## [Interfaces not found (Error #1045, #1046)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interfaces-not-found-error-1045-1046/291405)
**Author:** [@Josflos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Josflos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interfaces-not-found-error-1045-1046/291405 "2009-06-29T12:24:10Z")
Hi. First, I sinned, by doing horrible things like developing a whole flash-website with all code attached to frames and movieclips, without using one class. Then I read things about OOP (like senocular's writings on … --- ## [Convert a String into a (freely) nested Array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-a-string-into-a-freely-nested-array/291402)
**Author:** [@Jaap\_Spitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jaap_Spitz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-a-string-into-a-freely-nested-array/291402 "2009-06-29T09:51:20Z")
I needed to convert a string representing an array , like : var a:String = "\[u,\[\[a,b\],\[l,m,r,a,f,g,h\],\[u\]\],\[c,q\],d\]" into a real Array, so I started looking in forums, but I couldn't find it, so I wrote my own Arr… --- ## [Void DataType](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/void-datatype/291395)
**Author:** [@ThaJock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ThaJock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/void-datatype/291395 "2009-06-29T08:07:34Z")
Sorry Folks --- ## [preLoader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader/291393)
**Author:** [@snehansolomon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snehansolomon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader/291393 "2009-06-29T07:53:08Z")
Hey guys... need some help here... i've developed a flash and xml photo gallery with a preloader. but after the first image the preloader does not seem to work. this is my code of my preloader this.onEnterFrame = fun… --- ## [Site not fully showing on Laptops](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-not-fully-showing-on-laptops/291391)
**Author:** [@bigmic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigmic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-not-fully-showing-on-laptops/291391 "2009-06-29T07:10:57Z")
Hello, Can someone help with this one? (Flash CS4 Action Script 3. Mac Pro) After publishing my fla file and uploading it, everything seems s Ok on large monitors like 23 inch. It works with Explorer firefox and Sa… --- ## [PHP/MySQL Subcription Form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-subcription-form/291390)
**Author:** [@GGMcGee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GGMcGee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-subcription-form/291390 "2009-06-29T05:47:19Z")
Hi, Was wondering if anyone knows of a tutorial or free script that allows you to create an email contact form that as well sending an email, sends the information written within the form to a sort of enquiry database … --- ## [How to retrieve current URL into Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-retrieve-current-url-into-flash/291385)
**Author:** [@undertoad666](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/undertoad666)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-retrieve-current-url-into-flash/291385 "2009-06-29T01:47:49Z")
Is it possible for a flash file to retrieve the current url from the browser and populate a dynamic text field with that url? So say my swf is embedded at http://mysite.com I have a dynamic text field in my swf labeled… --- ## [Scroll instance of Object with conditional statements](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-instance-of-object-with-conditional-statements/291379)
**Author:** [@jallouf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jallouf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-instance-of-object-with-conditional-statements/291379 "2009-06-28T22:32:04Z")
This will be my second post and I'm new to Actionscript as I've stated last time. I'm attempting to create a simple scroll function \[COLOR=Red\]without using XML folders\[/COLOR\] (my next portfolio site will use more adva… --- ## [Detecting Middle Click?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-middle-click/291378)
**Author:** [@BoppreH](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BoppreH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-middle-click/291378 "2009-06-28T20:49:32Z")
A quick question, but I couldn't find any reference about it: is it possible to detect a mouse middle click? The lack of information makes me think it's not, but I would like a clearer answer before giving it up. --- ## [What constitutes as programming "the right way"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-constitutes-as-programming-the-right-way/291377)
**Author:** [@flashdaddy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashdaddy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-constitutes-as-programming-the-right-way/291377 "2009-06-28T20:14:47Z")
Hi All, I wanted to ask your opinion on this issue. I had a programmer recently tell me that AS3 is overkill for small web projects and then he told me that all of my code was no good because I'm not programming "the… --- ## [How do I prevent a user from opening multiple instances on the same computer?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-user-from-opening-multiple-instances-on-the-same-computer/291341)
**Author:** [@Booble](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Booble)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-prevent-a-user-from-opening-multiple-instances-on-the-same-computer/291341 "2009-06-28T17:02:42Z")
\--- found answer! it had to do with localconnection thanks --- ## [FLV Audio Quality Drops when viewed online](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-audio-quality-drops-when-viewed-online/291337)
**Author:** [@Ricky55](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricky55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-audio-quality-drops-when-viewed-online/291337 "2009-06-28T13:56:06Z")
I have a FLV playing in my SWF and when viewed locally in Flash or just in the Flash player by clicking the file on my desktop the file plays fine with decent quality audio. However as soon as I upload the file to my w… --- ## [Slideshow photogallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-photogallery/291336)
**Author:** [@trnghosh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trnghosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-photogallery/291336 "2009-06-28T13:07:53Z")
Hi All Great Flashers First of visit this link www.flashybee.com/sudip this is a image gallery What I want to make these big images to scroll one by one without clicking the thumbnails, just like possible. Is it p… --- ## [AS 2 | Creating a download?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-creating-a-download/291330)
**Author:** [@Serene](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Serene)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-creating-a-download/291330 "2009-06-28T12:24:38Z")
Hi everyone! I've got a little question I hope someone here can help me with \[smile\] I want to know if it is possible to create a download (for a wallpaper) out of flash? To speak preferbly out of a pop-up window with … --- ## [SWF rollover/button links prob](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-rollover-button-links-prob/291329)
**Author:** [@bezman99](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bezman99)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-rollover-button-links-prob/291329 "2009-06-28T11:29:15Z")
Hi all, I've got an SWF which when I rollover, I want a menu to drop down, (underneath the swf, while the swf still plays) with 3 images that will link to 3 external websites. I've got a fla/swf with the images/butto… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=767) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=769)