# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=834 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 835 --- ## [Possible to Open Microsoft Word?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-to-open-microsoft-word/287259)
**Author:** [@rusbugus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rusbugus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-to-open-microsoft-word/287259 "2009-04-28T19:48:01Z")
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to open Microsoft Word through ActionScript 3.0 on Flash CS3? I have tried several different ways so far, but none work. I actually want Word to open (or whatever their default w… --- ## [When I create Instances through a loop how do I address them?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-i-create-instances-through-a-loop-how-do-i-address-them/287256)
**Author:** [@Sketchbookshark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sketchbookshark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-i-create-instances-through-a-loop-how-do-i-address-them/287256 "2009-04-28T19:11:09Z")
Hi, I am trying to create TextField Instances for a crossword puzzle in Flash through a loop and then address them later how do I do this. My Code: for (var i=0, i\ **Author:** [@cheverSRQ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cheverSRQ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-and-xml-children/287248 "2009-04-28T17:58:43Z") I'm trying to populate a datagrid via an external xml file. i've gotten a good ways into it but have hit a stumbling block that i can't get past when it comes to using the child nodes to populate the datagrid. thanks t… --- ## [Animated movieclip inside animated movieclip (Pulldown menu)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animated-movieclip-inside-animated-movieclip-pulldown-menu/287246)
**Author:** [@goeiste](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/goeiste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animated-movieclip-inside-animated-movieclip-pulldown-menu/287246 "2009-04-28T17:12:02Z")
Hello, Im using an animated movieclip to create a pulldown menu..the thing is that I want to anymate the buttons inside the pulldown as well..so I therefore used a similar movieclip inside the pulldown menu to make thi… --- ## [Sound deform](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-deform/287244)
**Author:** [@Esseti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esseti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-deform/287244 "2009-04-28T16:55:47Z")
Is it possible to deform/change pitch/temp of a loaded mp3 in AS3.0 ? --- ## [How to test for type](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-test-for-type/287243)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Remex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alpha_Remex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-test-for-type/287243 "2009-04-28T15:52:13Z")
I have an array that holds several different components (e.g., radio buttons, comboboxes, etc). I would like to loop through each component and add event listeners to those components that are radio buttons. How do I… --- ## [Controlling clicked movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-clicked-movieclip/287242)
**Author:** [@lillo\_\_hotmail](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lillo__hotmail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-clicked-movieclip/287242 "2009-04-28T15:17:49Z")
Is there a way to capture what movieclip that have been clicked so I don't have to wright a new "nextFrame" function for every clip myClip\_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_OVER, overMyClip) myClip\_mc.addEventListen… --- ## [Dynamic Flash publishing problem and workflow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-flash-publishing-problem-and-workflow/287241)
**Author:** [@bobcahill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobcahill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-flash-publishing-problem-and-workflow/287241 "2009-04-28T14:56:39Z")
I have a recurring problem with publishing AS3 and bringing in dynamic content such as swfs, jpgs, flvs etc. It works when you publish out of Flash (Cntl-Enter). It sometimes works publishing locally in a browser with an… --- ## [Yoshi's island style shooting mechanic](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yoshis-island-style-shooting-mechanic/287239)
**Author:** [@Skribble](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Skribble)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yoshis-island-style-shooting-mechanic/287239 "2009-04-28T13:23:07Z")
So I wanted to make something along the lines of the egg launching ability in Yoshi's Island, but I'm not quite sure where to start. Here's a little diagram to help, in case you aren't sure what I mean. \[image\] The… --- ## [Invisible buttons necessary?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invisible-buttons-necessary/287238)
**Author:** [@BeerOclock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BeerOclock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invisible-buttons-necessary/287238 "2009-04-28T13:18:34Z")
I keep hearing about using a big invisible button on the top layer of your flash movie when you want any click to take you to another website for example. But what Ive done is a little different. My very BOTTOM layer i… --- ## [Looping sound not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping-sound-not-working/287237)
**Author:** [@J\_Mo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/J_Mo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping-sound-not-working/287237 "2009-04-28T12:47:57Z")
Hi, Can anyone tell me why my externally loaded sound is not working? mySound = new Sound(); \_root.sound.sound\_mc.mySound.loadSound("NYC.mp3", true); \_root.sound.sound\_mc.mySound.start(0, 99); gotoAndStop("stop"); G… --- ## [Expanding navigation...having issues troubleshooting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-navigation-having-issues-troubleshooting/287236)
**Author:** [@snottrocket](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snottrocket)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-navigation-having-issues-troubleshooting/287236 "2009-04-28T12:44:34Z")
Hey there. i'm having trouble with an expanding navigation...there's a weird overlap that's kind of unsightly. I was hoping someone could help me figure it out. I didn't code it, it was passed on to me as the previou… --- ## [Flash pages and communication handling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pages-and-communication-handling/287233)
**Author:** [@fido\_glc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fido_glc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pages-and-communication-handling/287233 "2009-04-28T12:03:05Z")
Hello. I am having mainly 2 problems in Flash for some time and I need some clarifications on them. Please help. Handling pages. How do I handle working with pages in Flash ? Do I create a frame for each page and … --- ## [Hello Freidns Need Help with flash Please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hello-freidns-need-help-with-flash-please/287232)
**Author:** [@john3626](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/john3626)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hello-freidns-need-help-with-flash-please/287232 "2009-04-28T11:53:27Z")
Hii Friends i am very new in this Forum(lucky to find it) and flash i have one template monster i like to do some changes on it and load as website i like to change some of the Template pic with my pic so i found PSD… --- ## [AS2: Full Screen on Load](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-full-screen-on-load/287231)
**Author:** [@J\_Mo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/J_Mo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-full-screen-on-load/287231 "2009-04-28T11:39:16Z")
Hi... Is it possible to make a Flash page go full screen from frame one rather than having to manually do it from a button? Any suggestions welcome!!! Cheers Phil --- ## [Create associative array using vars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-associative-array-using-vars/287229)
**Author:** [@elyleebert](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elyleebert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-associative-array-using-vars/287229 "2009-04-28T11:15:48Z")
Hi Just wondering if anyone knows how to create an associative array but using variables. eg expertArray.push( { Index: 0, Name: "My name" } ) where 'Name' could be a variable as I am doing a translation of an exis… --- ## [Transprncy..Flash Player 8 and On CLick Event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transprncy-flash-player-8-and-on-click-event/287221)
**Author:** [@kaur\_chit1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kaur_chit1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transprncy-flash-player-8-and-on-click-event/287221 "2009-04-28T06:36:33Z")
I am publishing my simple flash file in flash player 8 and then when I am embedin my swf in HTML ..and transparent swf. ...My onClick event stops working...if my Mozilla have flash player 8 installed..It works fine with … --- ## [Having a CSS problem with ie 8 newversion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-a-css-problem-with-ie-8-newversion/287220)
**Author:** [@ashadweb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ashadweb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-a-css-problem-with-ie-8-newversion/287220 "2009-04-28T05:45:44Z")
Hi, i have done a site that is ok in ie7 and firefox but ie 8 or new version header having a problem any suggestions please? http://www.cliffordchancehk.com/ any free software's on the net to check the site with di… --- ## [How do I cut out a Photo section?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-cut-out-a-photo-section/287219)
**Author:** [@colochris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/colochris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-cut-out-a-photo-section/287219 "2009-04-28T05:24:58Z")
Hello to all, I am trying to learn how to cut out a section of a photo use for flash? For an example I am trying to build a script where a user can change the color of a roof of a house. So If I take a picture how do… --- ## [Slow down the movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-down-the-movie/287217)
**Author:** [@Persistent1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Persistent1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-down-the-movie/287217 "2009-04-28T03:14:16Z")
..I'd like to do this with actionscript if possible and only for approx. 40 frames or so of the entire movie. Essentially I want to slow down my swf in the middle of playing, but then resume it's standard FPS Is there … --- ## [Detect the end of Kirupa Flash / XML gallery and remove next button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-the-end-of-kirupa-flash-xml-gallery-and-remove-next-button/287213)
**Author:** [@anchorball](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anchorball)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-the-end-of-kirupa-flash-xml-gallery-and-remove-next-button/287213 "2009-04-28T01:17:52Z")
Trying to detect the end of the gallery and remove the next button when it ends (also remove previous button on the opening image) //#include "galleryActionScript.as" function loadXML(loaded) { if (loaded) { xmlNo… --- ## [Kirupa Flash / XML gallery - remove next button if there are no more photos](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-flash-xml-gallery-remove-next-button-if-there-are-no-more-photos/287209)
**Author:** [@anchorball](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anchorball)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-flash-xml-gallery-remove-next-button-if-there-are-no-more-photos/287209 "2009-04-28T00:32:03Z")
Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to remove the 'next\_bttn\_mc" in the kirupa flash / xml gallery if it there is no photo left to load into the movie (it reaches the end of the images..no more to load) Also, would like t… --- ## [Help Calling Function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-calling-function/287208)
**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-calling-function/287208 "2009-04-28T00:31:39Z")
When I try to use this code to call a function for every instance of a certain class I get an error saying that there is a "call to a possibly undefined method removeInstance through a reference with static type flash.di… --- ## [Can someone help me with this carousel script pls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-help-me-with-this-carousel-script-pls/287207)
**Author:** [@YunheBao](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YunheBao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-help-me-with-this-carousel-script-pls/287207 "2009-04-28T00:30:09Z")
Hi, I'm using this script here: http://gotoandlearn.com/files/carousel3.zip and making a website out of it. However I need to create 5 buttons at the bottom of the page that will act like a main navigation bar, and clic… --- ## [Mulitple dynamic text fields for XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mulitple-dynamic-text-fields-for-xml/287202)
**Author:** [@split67](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/split67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mulitple-dynamic-text-fields-for-xml/287202 "2009-04-27T22:54:46Z")
I'm not sure exactly how to word or what to search for to accomplish what i'm wanting. I'm loading XML into dynamically created text fields. I've got everything working properly in that aspect. Now, for example, the XML … --- ## [Resize, loop, adjust frame duration. Help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-loop-adjust-frame-duration-help/287197)
**Author:** [@xraylemur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xraylemur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-loop-adjust-frame-duration-help/287197 "2009-04-27T21:46:37Z")
I'm completely completely new to flash and the company I work for assumes I know it, even though I tell them I don't. But anyway, I was assigned to make a header that has a glowing star that flies in and becomes part of … --- ## [Help with form and php setup](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-form-and-php-setup/287196)
**Author:** [@ChaseJ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChaseJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-form-and-php-setup/287196 "2009-04-27T21:46:16Z")
Hi, New here and was wondering if anyone can help with a form i am doing. Everything seems to be working great except that when i receive the email i dont get any information. I get: Name: Email: Message: but nothin… --- ## [Splat display](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/splat-display/287191)
**Author:** [@stupidsaint](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stupidsaint)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/splat-display/287191 "2009-04-27T20:35:57Z")
I want to make a kind of splat with some dynamic text in the middle. i have the shape, but i cant resize the text to always be centralized... any ideas Stupidsaint --- ## [Library Items use Same Class?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/library-items-use-same-class/287190)
**Author:** [@dmennenoh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dmennenoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/library-items-use-same-class/287190 "2009-04-27T20:28:12Z")
I'm still in the 'need to learn a lot more' phase of AS3 and am wondering the best way to do this. I have some graphics (MovieClips) in my library that I'd like to have use the same class. But Flash wants unique class na… --- ## [Horizontal Scrollbar (part deux)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontal-scrollbar-part-deux/287186)
**Author:** [@wackydesigner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wackydesigner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontal-scrollbar-part-deux/287186 "2009-04-27T19:18:49Z")
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