# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1093 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1094 --- ## [Positioning External SWF after button release](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/positioning-external-swf-after-button-release/250239)
**Author:** [@kdowling](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdowling)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/positioning-external-swf-after-button-release/250239 "2008-01-27T14:45:03Z")
Hi All, Im trying to load an external swf and place it at certain co-ordinates on the screen when i press a button. It works fine for me when i load it in without any button press ie, stop(); loadMovieNum("viewer.… --- ## [Having trouble with Flash movies in Background DIVs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-trouble-with-flash-movies-in-background-divs/250237)
**Author:** [@bostonmacosx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bostonmacosx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-trouble-with-flash-movies-in-background-divs/250237 "2008-01-27T14:35:29Z")
I'm having a trouble with movies in background DIVs affecting DIVs in the foreground. Mostly the problem which I'm runnign into is when I put a DIV with Scrolling over a DIV with a flash movie the scroll bars disappear. … --- ## [AddChild and Variable in MC Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-and-variable-in-mc-class/250235)
**Author:** [@jrutter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jrutter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-and-variable-in-mc-class/250235 "2008-01-27T14:08:29Z")
So basically Im trying to assign a varible movie clip to the stage based off a number in my XML file. Im successful in extracting that number, Im just unsuccessful in creating a new variable MC name in AddChild. Ive been… --- ## [Slice 9 not working on fireowrks import](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slice-9-not-working-on-fireowrks-import/250233)
**Author:** [@worthyashes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthyashes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slice-9-not-working-on-fireowrks-import/250233 "2008-01-27T12:59:37Z")
Hi all, I have been tearing my hair out over this. I've got a panel I need to use the slice 9 functionality on. I've gone through all the docs and even some of the tutorials and they all work. However they all seem … --- ## [Distributing Movie Clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/distributing-movie-clips/250232)
**Author:** [@randomway](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/randomway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/distributing-movie-clips/250232 "2008-01-27T12:14:53Z")
This is a very simple problem, but I just can't seem to be able to solve it. I have images loading into empty movieclips (feeded from xml), inside a container movieclip. The problem I have is that the width of the pictur… --- ## [Action Movie Clip Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-movie-clip-help/250231)
**Author:** [@saucey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saucey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-movie-clip-help/250231 "2008-01-27T11:17:10Z")
Hi i have uploaded a fla. file called HELP, it has buttons with a changing menu, what script would i need to making the buttons clicks play there indivisual movie clip in the main container? --- ## [Help with managing mutliple events and callbacks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-managing-mutliple-events-and-callbacks/250226)
**Author:** [@mechamecha](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mechamecha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-managing-mutliple-events-and-callbacks/250226 "2008-01-27T08:08:50Z")
Hey All, I'm having a hard time managing all my events and callbacks. The problem is that in order for my flash app to proceed from a dispatched event, it must wait for all the other events to have been dispatched. I'm… --- ## [Can't display any data in array while parsing XML file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-display-any-data-in-array-while-parsing-xml-file/250225)
**Author:** [@qpixo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/qpixo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-display-any-data-in-array-while-parsing-xml-file/250225 "2008-01-27T08:00:17Z")
I try to parse a xml file into an array. For some reason I don't understand WHY I can't see any datas in my array (tab\_test) when I traced it from outside of the function. Btw, my tab\_test is a global variable. It does… --- ## [Syntax for Looping through Field Values](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syntax-for-looping-through-field-values/250220)
**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syntax-for-looping-through-field-values/250220 "2008-01-27T05:17:30Z")
I need to retrieve the string values from some dynamic text fields. Each row of data contains approximately 5 different items and I need to loop through the rows and stuff the results into a variable, which I call "produ… --- ## [Simplification of Code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simplification-of-code/250216)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simplification-of-code/250216 "2008-01-27T02:21:53Z")
I'm working on a project at the moment using AS 2.0 in which 30 movieClips are contained within another movieClip, and each one is selectable. When an object is selected it has to go to another frame, and any object tha… --- ## [onLoadProgress not functioning on server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onloadprogress-not-functioning-on-server/250213)
**Author:** [@havanapar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/havanapar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onloadprogress-not-functioning-on-server/250213 "2008-01-27T01:22:18Z")
Greetings, I have an onLoadProgress function (AS2) which is working locally but not when uploaded to the server. listener.onLoadProgress = function(target:MovieClip, bytesLoaded:Number, bytesTotal:Number):Void { … --- ## [Modifying internal movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modifying-internal-movieclip/250212)
**Author:** [@arunforce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arunforce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modifying-internal-movieclip/250212 "2008-01-27T01:05:04Z")
Ok, simple stuff... I load an external swf: "www.bill.com/bill.swf" into my movieclip bill using loadMovie. inside bill.swf it has a movieclip called jon, and I load it in root.bill.jon.x += 20 won't work, what shou… --- ## [Loading Extern SWFs, please help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-extern-swfs-please-help/250210)
**Author:** [@rrex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rrex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-extern-swfs-please-help/250210 "2008-01-27T00:27:16Z")
I have a series of external SWFs id like to have appear in succession, but I also want to have buttons to move back and forth between those SWFs. I'm having trouble figuring out how to get them to load one after the ot… --- ## [Multidepth Dynamic Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multidepth-dynamic-variables/250209)
**Author:** [@arunforce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arunforce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multidepth-dynamic-variables/250209 "2008-01-27T00:20:32Z")
Everybody knows how to do the: \_root\["file" + var\] thing, I was wondering how to do a multidepth thing say I want to create a new movieclip in the location root.scene.location called "box", and I'm using a function tha… --- ## [XML link error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-link-error/250207)
**Author:** [@zer0efx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zer0efx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-link-error/250207 "2008-01-26T23:00:19Z")
I have a loop creating a MC and it brings in an image, some text and a link. The Image and text come in properly, but the links both point to the same path. Can someone help me out? This is my XML: \ \ **Author:** [@andreac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andreac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-transitioning-swfs-externally/250206 "2008-01-26T22:31:37Z") HI, I'm using the "Transitions between external SWFs" tutorial, but I want to take it a few steps further. (But I'm not sure how or even if I can do what I'm thinking). Basically here's the structure I'm looking for: … --- ## ["Log in using Flash MX, PHP and MySQL" Tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/log-in-using-flash-mx-php-and-mysql-tutorial/250205)
**Author:** [@MartinChapman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MartinChapman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/log-in-using-flash-mx-php-and-mysql-tutorial/250205 "2008-01-26T22:26:35Z")
Hey guys, First post here - thanks for providing such a great resource. Having a bit of trouble with this tutorial. I've gone through it exactly and it doesn't seem to work for me. MySQL database is working fine as I ca… --- ## [sortOn array field?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorton-array-field/250204)
**Author:** [@zforest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zforest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorton-array-field/250204 "2008-01-26T21:08:04Z")
Hello, I've used sortOn many times before, but have never used to to sort by a field in an array. What I mean is this: Say I have an array of objects: myArray.object1 myArray.object2 ...myArray.object10 And each o… --- ## [What type of variable is "\" in xml when using a URLRequest](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-type-of-variable-is-name-in-xml-when-using-a-urlrequest/250196)
**Author:** [@Blekk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blekk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-type-of-variable-is-name-in-xml-when-using-a-urlrequest/250196 "2008-01-26T20:10:28Z")
Hello, I have a little problem, I am creating a class that retrieves values out of an XML because I use this all over the place but only want to have to call one function to do it from now on. So I created my AS file… --- ## [Fight game with AI](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fight-game-with-ai/250195)
**Author:** [@tjmoore1993](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tjmoore1993)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fight-game-with-ai/250195 "2008-01-26T19:55:29Z")
I've been looking through the forums and tutorials becuase I really suck in AI scripts so basicly I been trying to find one that would fit my situation. I was wondering if I could have some assistance? I am using Macro… --- ## [My animation clears my input fields](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-animation-clears-my-input-fields/250193)
**Author:** [@Duuglas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Duuglas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-animation-clears-my-input-fields/250193 "2008-01-26T19:06:55Z")
I've got a flyout menu that I'm opening and retracting using hittest. I've got two input fields on the menu. My problem is that when the user mousesout, the menu retracts to frame one and when they mouseover again, the d… --- ## [Popup window in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-in-flash/250192)
**Author:** [@menelike](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/menelike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-in-flash/250192 "2008-01-26T18:58:45Z")
Hello Every one it is a pleasure being part of this forum and I hope to learn a lot from you guys and I also want to share what I know as well. O.k. I'm trying to open a pop up window with a specific size from flash with… --- ## [AS 2.0: Looping through a childNode of a childNode problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-looping-through-a-childnode-of-a-childnode-problem/250191)
**Author:** [@zer0efx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zer0efx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-looping-through-a-childnode-of-a-childnode-problem/250191 "2008-01-26T18:56:00Z")
Morning everyone! I've been working on a flash presentation for work. It's pretty much a mini-site with links to PDF's files and DOCS for distributors. I am feeding everything from an XML file so we can easily update thi… --- ## [Help keep track of iteration total](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-keep-track-of-iteration-total/250190)
**Author:** [@ilana\_g](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ilana_g)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-keep-track-of-iteration-total/250190 "2008-01-26T18:48:25Z")
&windowNum0=1&style0=picture&frame0=zbar&&width0=34&&height0=34&loe0=1&temp0=0&argon0=0&obscure0=0&grids0=&&product00=CDI Royal&price00=191&&product01=CDI Comfort&price01=167&&product02=EPI 5200&price02=150&&product03=EP… --- ## [Cascading functions from events](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cascading-functions-from-events/250188)
**Author:** [@Miguelele](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Miguelele)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cascading-functions-from-events/250188 "2008-01-26T18:11:51Z")
HI, I have a big doubt about loaders: When loading video, pictures or XML data, an event is dispatched when the load process is finished, then a function is called to do whatever I want to do with the loaded data. So… --- ## [Class exending](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-exending/250185)
**Author:** [@bacosmin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bacosmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-exending/250185 "2008-01-26T18:03:53Z")
Is there possible that a class to extend 2 classes at the same time?? If so , how? Thanks for the answer . --- ## [Hi there... some zoom in and out problem... Like scale... i guess. Anyone?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hi-there-some-zoom-in-and-out-problem-like-scale-i-guess-anyone/250183)
**Author:** [@Leo75](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Leo75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hi-there-some-zoom-in-and-out-problem-like-scale-i-guess-anyone/250183 "2008-01-26T17:47:45Z")
Hello there... I am trying to make a map. Where there is gonna be a navigator, this one will have the zoom in and zoom out buttons, and some arrows to move the map, right & left, and up & down. The problem IS... When i c… --- ## [Email contact button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-contact-button/250181)
**Author:** [@PBC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PBC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-contact-button/250181 "2008-01-26T17:18:32Z")
As you can tell, complete newbie. I am using ActionScript 3.0. I am trying to make a contact button that pops up the default email program, initiates a new email and enters a contact address. The only references I hav… --- ## [Cannot addChilld(sprite) into another sprite?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-addchilld-sprite-into-another-sprite/250178)
**Author:** [@Blekk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blekk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-addchilld-sprite-into-another-sprite/250178 "2008-01-26T16:04:28Z")
Hi, First post woo, Anyways, I'm quite new to AS3, I worked a bit with AS2 but not to a great extent, and I am now trying to teach myself AS3 (with a little help). I am creating a flash portfolio and so far have got… --- ## [MovieClips' anchor point](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-anchor-point/250173)
**Author:** [@eMx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eMx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-anchor-point/250173 "2008-01-26T12:19:39Z")
Hello guys, still working on my project, and now I'm wondering if it's possible to alter the anhor point of a MovieClip with ActionScript ? Can't seem to find any information about it ... Thx in advance Peace :… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1092) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1094)