# programming **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=925 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 926 --- ## [FLV Player – remote xml playlist not loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player-remote-xml-playlist-not-loading/281463)
**Author:** [@joejubee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joejubee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player-remote-xml-playlist-not-loading/281463 "2009-02-09T17:19:42Z")
Ok, so I have this FLV player that pulls all of the data (poster frame url, flv url, etc…) from an external xml file “prefs.xml” that’s in the same root as the swf. That all works nicely. My goal is: I need to be able … --- ## [Dreamweaver forms](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dreamweaver-forms/281462)
**Author:** [@flashjones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashjones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dreamweaver-forms/281462 "2009-02-09T17:10:50Z")
Does anyone have a good tutorial on how to create a submission form with text fields and radio buttons? Also, how do you make it mandatory that a viewer provide this information before the form goes through? --- ## [Display ComboBox In DataGrid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/display-combobox-in-datagrid/281461)
**Author:** [@EssenceLord](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EssenceLord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/display-combobox-in-datagrid/281461 "2009-02-09T16:56:39Z")
I am using flash CS3, Actionscript 3. I am trying to display a combobox in the cells of a datagrid column via cellRenderer. I've created a class file with my cellrenderer code. Here's just a couple of my attempts: … --- ## [Comparing Dates](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comparing-dates/281456)
**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comparing-dates/281456 "2009-02-09T15:50:07Z")
So I have 2 dates Current Date Event Date Which traces Current Date: Mon Feb 9 14:45:43 GMT-0500 2009 Event Date: Mon Feb 9 15:32:51 GMT-0500 2009 Now what I am trying to do is compare those dates and output the … --- ## [\[AS2 CS3\] Movie clip update position of other movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs3-movie-clip-update-position-of-other-movie-clip/281454)
**Author:** [@lloyda](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lloyda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs3-movie-clip-update-position-of-other-movie-clip/281454 "2009-02-09T15:47:45Z")
Hello, I've got a movie clip that reads in images from an xml file. It scrolls according to mouse position. I have an indicator clip which I need to reflect the position of the dynamically generated clip in the oppo… --- ## [Dynamically replacing a method](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-replacing-a-method/281453)
**Author:** [@AzulValium](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AzulValium)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-replacing-a-method/281453 "2009-02-09T15:46:50Z")
hi, I know there is a way to dynamically adding a method to a object, but is there a way replace (like override) dynamically a method? sorry for my english, I'm just an argentinean. --- ## [Timer intervals in correlation to ENTER\_FRAME](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-intervals-in-correlation-to-enter-frame/281451)
**Author:** [@skineh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skineh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-intervals-in-correlation-to-enter-frame/281451 "2009-02-09T15:30:36Z")
I’m polishing a nifty lil’ class at the moment, and I’m left wondering if I should handle a situation differently. There are a few fairly intensive procedures the class goes through, which require me to stagger out the … --- ## [Active State Buttons (AS 3.0)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/active-state-buttons-as-3-0/281450)
**Author:** [@xPINKMERCEDESx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xPINKMERCEDESx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/active-state-buttons-as-3-0/281450 "2009-02-09T15:23:23Z")
Hello guys. I've been attaining help with buttons and movieclips here, and I got awesome code from cbeech. Now, I need a little help my making my button code modular. The buttons code I'm trying to write will keep a bu… --- ## [PRINTing images in CGI script (HTML tags reqd.)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printing-images-in-cgi-script-html-tags-reqd/281446)
**Author:** [@iamhere](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iamhere)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printing-images-in-cgi-script-html-tags-reqd/281446 "2009-02-09T14:42:18Z")
Hello, I have an image (a photo) in a variable (obtained from a MySQL database), eg. $ary\[4\]. I wish to display it in my Perl CGI script. My question is, th normal image tag ie. \ takes a SRC parameter of a file, whe… --- ## [Gif animations](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gif-animations/281443)
**Author:** [@vikrant29nov](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vikrant29nov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gif-animations/281443 "2009-02-09T14:27:48Z")
I have animated a stickman in flash and now I want that animation in gif format with high quality.... I tried publishing in gif format but it is not coming so clear and the quality is also lost... Can anyone tell me ho… --- ## ["select distinct" in E4X](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/select-distinct-in-e4x/281442)
**Author:** [@Pettt\_cz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pettt_cz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/select-distinct-in-e4x/281442 "2009-02-09T13:39:27Z")
I know this is a long shot... but - is there anything like "select distinct" query in E4X. "select distinct" - comes from SQL lingo, returns unique (non repetitive) list of items furthermore is tehre something simi… --- ## [Stopping an FLV upon navigation?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-an-flv-upon-navigation/281440)
**Author:** [@greenbeaner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/greenbeaner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-an-flv-upon-navigation/281440 "2009-02-09T12:57:25Z")
Thanks to everyone's help on here, I've finally almost have my website completed...but I have one more (hopefully my last) question. I have an FLV file and when I navigate away from it the audio continues to play. The in… --- ## [Background loading causing animation slowdown](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-loading-causing-animation-slowdown/281438)
**Author:** [@x0b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/x0b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-loading-causing-animation-slowdown/281438 "2009-02-09T12:35:10Z")
I am using Bulkloader (http://code.google.com/p/bulk-loader/) to load in a succession of 10 images whilst the main elements of my site have already been preloaded. It is required that these images are not loaded within t… --- ## [Prevent Preloader Flicker (cached items)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-preloader-flicker-cached-items/281437)
**Author:** [@Ricky55](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricky55)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-preloader-flicker-cached-items/281437 "2009-02-09T12:32:41Z")
Hi What's the easiest way to prevent what I call preloader flicker. What I mean is the preloader works fine on first load but then once the external swfs have been cached the preloader still displays for just for a sp… --- ## [Senocular's SequenceEvent Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senoculars-sequenceevent-class/281434)
**Author:** [@Alber\_Kidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alber_Kidd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senoculars-sequenceevent-class/281434 "2009-02-09T12:08:19Z")
This looks great, although I cannot get it to work. Does anyone have a working example or some sample code. http://www.senocular.com/flash/actionscript.php?file=ActionScript\_3.0/com/senocular/events/Sequence.as Thank… --- ## [Problem updating date. Urgent help needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-updating-date-urgent-help-needed/281433)
**Author:** [@utsav](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/utsav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-updating-date-urgent-help-needed/281433 "2009-02-09T11:35:27Z")
I dunno wht i am doing wrong plz help my query is if($\_REQUEST\['action'\]=="activate") { $date2 = date("Y-m-d", time()); //$mysqldate = date( 'Y-m-d H:i:s', $phpdate ); //$phpdate = strtotime( $mysqldate ); … --- ## [Extending the Timer class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extending-the-timer-class/281432)
**Author:** [@Alber\_Kidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alber_Kidd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extending-the-timer-class/281432 "2009-02-09T11:35:16Z")
Hi, has anyone ever extended the timer class to include a 3rd parameter - a function name which calls the function after the time delay? This would be very handy for timing animations. If anyone can point me to a class… --- ## [Tsunami Menu (or Dock Menu) in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tsunami-menu-or-dock-menu-in-as3/281423)
**Author:** [@praxiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/praxiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tsunami-menu-or-dock-menu-in-as3/281423 "2009-02-09T07:49:10Z")
I'm having a hard time finding a Tsunami menu script in Actionscript 3.0, all the sources and tutorials I can find are in AS2 or 1. Can anyone help me out? --- ## [Class Instance Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-instance-issue/281413)
**Author:** [@developmental](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/developmental)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-instance-issue/281413 "2009-02-09T04:14:42Z")
How can I get the instance of the class to call the dispatchEvent for the postTrace function. 1180: Call to a possibly undefined method dispatchEvent. package { import flash.display.\*; import flash.events.\*; im… --- ## [Can JSFL do this & what keywords should I search for to find a tutorial on this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-jsfl-do-this-what-keywords-should-i-search-for-to-find-a-tutorial-on-this/281412)
**Author:** [@nick616](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nick616)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-jsfl-do-this-what-keywords-should-i-search-for-to-find-a-tutorial-on-this/281412 "2009-02-09T03:58:36Z")
I need to automate the conversion of publish settings on a folder full of 1000+ FLAs. The FLAs are simple animations (no ActionScript) currently se… --- ## [hitTest glitch with ball and several walls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-glitch-with-ball-and-several-walls/281411)
**Author:** [@xZeRo23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xZeRo23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-glitch-with-ball-and-several-walls/281411 "2009-02-09T03:48:35Z")
I'm making a game where the ball bounces off several walls to get to its destination: the portal. When the ball reaches a high speed it glitches through most of the walls. Here is my scene for the 3rd level of my game… --- ## [RTMP togglePause onMetaData](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rtmp-togglepause-onmetadata/281408)
**Author:** [@snozbunny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snozbunny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rtmp-togglepause-onmetadata/281408 "2009-02-09T02:22:48Z")
Hi guys, I'm just starting to dabble with Flash Media Server. I see it calls the onMetaData every time I resume the video even if the buffer is full. Is that common? Is it supposed to return video info every time there's… --- ## [Call instance name and play frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-instance-name-and-play-frame/281406)
**Author:** [@SuMac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SuMac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-instance-name-and-play-frame/281406 "2009-02-09T02:03:31Z")
Hi all, i need help on configuring this instance movie to play when i click a button, here is my movie structure: root movie container and some external .swf movie The process is there will be button load at the end… --- ## [Offset turret rotation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/offset-turret-rotation/281403)
**Author:** [@SticksStones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SticksStones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/offset-turret-rotation/281403 "2009-02-09T00:47:19Z")
Hi I know this will be an easy question for anyone with better math than me, but I'm really stuck! I'm making a top down game - with spaceships! - I'm always pushing the boundaries :ducky: The spaceship has a gun that … --- ## [Property on subclass, how to use it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/property-on-subclass-how-to-use-it/281400)
**Author:** [@grandpaw\_broon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grandpaw_broon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/property-on-subclass-how-to-use-it/281400 "2009-02-09T00:27:59Z")
Hey all, I do not really know how to do this correctly an i thought i would iron it out. If i have an abstract class with a private property \_icon:Bitmap or a private method called... moveIcon(). Well all of my but… --- ## [ScrollPane issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollpane-issue/281398)
**Author:** [@evilgandhi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evilgandhi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollpane-issue/281398 "2009-02-09T00:02:00Z")
this i the 3rd time i've posted this, i've had a total of about 60 people view the previous posts, BUT NO-ONE REPLIED, i'd like to know if i'm wording my question wrong or if my question makes sense? i REALLY REALLY REAL… --- ## [AS3 Crossdomain issues?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-crossdomain-issues/281397)
**Author:** [@skyrocket](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skyrocket)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-crossdomain-issues/281397 "2009-02-08T23:42:06Z")
Hey, I am running into issues with getting my game to work. I have a socket server running on serv.mydomain.com on port 4000 I uploaded a crossdomain.xml file, containing \… --- ## [Auto-Resizing and Centering Content in AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-resizing-and-centering-content-in-as2/281396)
**Author:** [@wujing05](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wujing05)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-resizing-and-centering-content-in-as2/281396 "2009-02-08T23:41:02Z")
Hello all, I just wonder if it is possible to auto-resizeand center content to match browser by using AS2? I just viewed a tutorial on this site but it's in AS3. There's another way around that I know which is to se… --- ## [Add Filters To Children](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-filters-to-children/281394)
**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-filters-to-children/281394 "2009-02-08T22:50:26Z")
I have a Custom Class File that creates children of that class while the .swf is being played. How would I add a filter to those children that are being created? I know how to add filters to static images that are adde… --- ## [Right click custom menu over a sprite](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/right-click-custom-menu-over-a-sprite/281392)
**Author:** [@iamthwee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iamthwee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/right-click-custom-menu-over-a-sprite/281392 "2009-02-08T22:20:53Z")
All right I'm looking for some advice here, hopefully good advice. Basically I have lot of text fields that are rendered dynamically, and I want the user to be able to right click on one and edit it. Is it good pract… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=924) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/41.md?page=926)