# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1104 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1105 --- ## [AS3 goes 3D, what engine do you use](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-goes-3d-what-engine-do-you-use/249316)
**Author:** [@kkos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kkos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-goes-3d-what-engine-do-you-use/249316 "2008-01-17T14:15:47Z")
Well, this is slightly off topic, but would like to ask the community what 3d engine they prefer: Away3D, Sandy3D or Papervision. I guess, Papervision is the most popular and has the largest core developer team. The do… --- ## [Flash AS3.0 and MSN messenger](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-as3-0-and-msn-messenger/249314)
**Author:** [@groot406](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/groot406)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-as3-0-and-msn-messenger/249314 "2008-01-17T14:03:16Z")
Hi, I've been busy to find out about the MSN messenger protocol, and how to use it with flash, and I've succeeded in a way. If you like to see the current result, you can download it here, there also is a little … --- ## [Netstream - handling the progress of flv play](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-handling-the-progress-of-flv-play/249311)
**Author:** [@asscripter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asscripter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-handling-the-progress-of-flv-play/249311 "2008-01-17T13:49:17Z")
Hi, This might be an minuscule problem, but i really cudn't locate an answer! I am making an flv player using NetConnection/NetStream concept. As the video plays i'm wanted to show the elapsed time of the flv in a te… --- ## [XML firstChild](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-firstchild/249309)
**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-firstchild/249309 "2008-01-17T13:08:15Z")
Hello, My XML File looks like this: \ \
\ \ \ \ Now as I understand it, this.firstChild = box How would I write ??? = news I know… --- ## [Enter Key Listener in TextArea](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enter-key-listener-in-textarea/249306)
**Author:** [@Saddu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Saddu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enter-key-listener-in-textarea/249306 "2008-01-17T12:22:13Z")
Hi All, Am using a TextArea component in my file, i want to detect when the enter key is pressed inside the TextArea, how can i do this? Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks, Saddu. --- ## [Edit .txt files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/edit-txt-files/249305)
**Author:** [@matoft](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matoft)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/edit-txt-files/249305 "2008-01-17T12:19:10Z")
Hi! I am currently making a flash site for sharing and editing text and information. (A business thing) In this webpage i am importing text from .txt files into dynamic text fields using LoadVars. I would like to make … --- ## [Ho to Fix the focus to the particular button?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ho-to-fix-the-focus-to-the-particular-button/249303)
**Author:** [@balaji\_r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/balaji_r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ho-to-fix-the-focus-to-the-particular-button/249303 "2008-01-17T12:05:05Z")
hi, i want to fix the focus to the particular button Using ActionScript 3.0. please help me.. --- ## [How to get the name of the currently selected button name?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-the-name-of-the-currently-selected-button-name/249302)
**Author:** [@balaji\_r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/balaji_r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-the-name-of-the-currently-selected-button-name/249302 "2008-01-17T12:01:32Z")
hi, I set the tabIndex for buttons. i want get the button name of the currently selected button. plase help me. --- ## [XML attribute to Dynamic Text Box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-attribute-to-dynamic-text-box/249298)
**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-attribute-to-dynamic-text-box/249298 "2008-01-17T11:52:18Z")
Hi, I am trying to dynamically add titles to boxes from XML. My boxes are named block1, block2 etc my XML Contents follow \ \ \ \ \ My code is … --- ## [How to Load the Moviclip from reverse order?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-the-moviclip-from-reverse-order/249296)
**Author:** [@balaji\_r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/balaji_r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-the-moviclip-from-reverse-order/249296 "2008-01-17T11:46:36Z")
Hi to all, I am new to AS 3.0. i am having 5 swf file. each swf file contains the 5 to 10 keyframes.I want to load the first swf file on to the stage, while i am click the right or down arrow from the keyboard the next k… --- ## [How to pass BitmapData thought LocalConnection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-pass-bitmapdata-thought-localconnection/249295)
**Author:** [@bubbleball](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bubbleball)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-pass-bitmapdata-thought-localconnection/249295 "2008-01-17T11:37:43Z")
I have developed an application by AS2 and want use some function of AS3, so I use Action script bridge here: http://www.gskinner.com/blog/archives/2007/07/swfbridge\_easie.html and http://www.jumpeyecomponents.com/Fla… --- ## [Generating clouds with perlin noise](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-clouds-with-perlin-noise/249294)
**Author:** [@anon4341189](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anon4341189)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-clouds-with-perlin-noise/249294 "2008-01-17T10:47:33Z")
Hi guys, I am trying to generate some clouds with the perlin noise function. Currently, i have the follow: var channel:uint = 1 | 2 | 4 | 8; var xpos:Number = Math.floor(Math.random()\*100); var ypos:Number = Math.fl… --- ## [Help making one movieclip interact with another!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-making-one-movieclip-interact-with-another/249290)
**Author:** [@Lerglas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lerglas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-making-one-movieclip-interact-with-another/249290 "2008-01-17T09:00:25Z")
I'm trying to make a flash where im using two mc:s, what I want to achive is that when the first movieclip (lets call it mc1) enters a certain frame a nested movieclip(mc2\_1) within the other mc(mc2) dissappears. Mc2\_1 s… --- ## [\[AS2.0\] Weird issue with LoadMovieNum and IE6. Please help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-0-weird-issue-with-loadmovienum-and-ie6-please-help/249288)
**Author:** [@lorenai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorenai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-0-weird-issue-with-loadmovienum-and-ie6-please-help/249288 "2008-01-17T08:20:35Z")
Hi there, I really hope you guys can help me, because this one has got me beat. I have a series of movies that I have created in Flash 9 using AS2.0 The structure of the files is as follows: Chapter 1 (a relatively… --- ## [Is it possible to create gradient using AS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-gradient-using-as/249287)
**Author:** [@psych](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psych)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-gradient-using-as/249287 "2008-01-17T08:00:25Z")
I was wondering is it possible to create gradient like this one for example: \[image\] using actionscript and how? If anyone has an example i would really appreciate it. thanks, best regards --- ## [\[AS 2.0\] removeMovieClip not functioning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-removemovieclip-not-functioning/249285)
**Author:** [@bnns](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bnns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-removemovieclip-not-functioning/249285 "2008-01-17T07:31:36Z")
I am have problems with the removeMovieClip() function; I have tried several methods to get the function to work. see below newThis.removeMovieClip(); newThis.unloadMovie(); unloadMovie(newThis); newThis… --- ## [Flash Grid Transition Effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-grid-transition-effect/249278)
**Author:** [@Crystal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Crystal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-grid-transition-effect/249278 "2008-01-17T04:07:47Z")
Hello everyone- I'm wondering if someone could possibly point me in the direction of a specific tutorial... Basically, the effect I would love to create is as demonstrated on this website, where the different squares … --- ## [removeMovieClip not functioning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removemovieclip-not-functioning/249276)
**Author:** [@bnns](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bnns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removemovieclip-not-functioning/249276 "2008-01-17T03:16:13Z")
I am have problems with the removeMovieClip() function; I have tried several methods to get the function to work. see below newThis.removeMovieClip(); newThis.unloadMovie(); unloadMovie(newThis); newThis… --- ## [AS 2.0 on(dragout)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-on-dragout/249273)
**Author:** [@jigry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jigry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-on-dragout/249273 "2008-01-17T02:20:16Z")
on(dragOut){ startDrag(home\_btn,false); } how would i stop the drag cuz on(release){stopDrag();} does nt work for it thnk u in advance for any help --- ## [Untoggle when another toggle is clicked](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/untoggle-when-another-toggle-is-clicked/249271)
**Author:** [@mrmariner7484](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrmariner7484)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/untoggle-when-another-toggle-is-clicked/249271 "2008-01-17T02:06:54Z")
I have two toggle buttons that, when clicked, are rendered 'toggled'. However, I need to have specific events happen when one button is toggled - so - how would I have one of the buttons untoggle when the other one is c… --- ## [loadVars only loads first var!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvars-only-loads-first-var/249270)
**Author:** [@Sixtys](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sixtys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvars-only-loads-first-var/249270 "2008-01-17T02:06:43Z")
k well i am very new to flash, well not animating, but actionscripting and i'm currently trying to make a "create you're own guy" type thing, i dont have any clothes right now i just have skin colour and eyes, but it wor… --- ## [Loading .swf with preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-with-preloader/249269)
**Author:** [@odd\_foo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/odd_foo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-with-preloader/249269 "2008-01-17T02:03:53Z")
Hello. I'm no real expert at flash. I understand the way it works, and, well, Action Script I suck at. I'm a typical frame by frame type of guy. So here's my issue. I am making a dynamic map of an area that contains a… --- ## [Numbers of dynamically created buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/numbers-of-dynamically-created-buttons/249268)
**Author:** [@brian914](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brian914)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/numbers-of-dynamically-created-buttons/249268 "2008-01-17T01:43:41Z")
I have started to create my buttons dynamically. When doing so, I would like to have a number for each, that I can use to then call other things, such as text from an array, images, etc. All my assets in this file are nu… --- ## [Open a link in it's current browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-a-link-in-its-current-browser/249267)
**Author:** [@uaintgotthisid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uaintgotthisid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-a-link-in-its-current-browser/249267 "2008-01-17T01:36:35Z")
Hey I finally got hyperlinks working I feel like the man. Now I want them to open in the current browser window and not a new one. I want to become even more of "the man" please. --- ## [Find 4 corner points/divides of circle using math](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-4-corner-points-divides-of-circle-using-math/249261)
**Author:** [@sargeonline](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sargeonline)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-4-corner-points-divides-of-circle-using-math/249261 "2008-01-17T00:21:54Z")
Hey I have this little file I'm working on at the moment where a ball is rotating around an oval shape. This works and is looking good. What I want to do now is to create 3 more instances of the ball sprite and I've cr… --- ## [Help with simple LoadVars problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-simple-loadvars-problem/249257)
**Author:** [@daleth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daleth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-simple-loadvars-problem/249257 "2008-01-16T23:20:30Z")
Hi all! I'm working on a little flash voting widget that unfortunately has to be compiled for Flash Player 8, so no AS3 for me. All I'm doing is trying to send 3 strings to a url to register a vote. However, the API o… --- ## [Centering multiple movie clips?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-multiple-movie-clips/249253)
**Author:** [@birdboy0103](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/birdboy0103)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-multiple-movie-clips/249253 "2008-01-16T22:51:01Z")
Okay, I'm working on a dynamicly resizable photo gallery... I've got all the pics loaded into thumb MCs, and everything is working...except I don't know what the best way to center the objects is. The closest I got w… --- ## [Duplicate movieclips: Array within an array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicate-movieclips-array-within-an-array/249251)
**Author:** [@JTrest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JTrest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicate-movieclips-array-within-an-array/249251 "2008-01-16T22:42:24Z")
Hello. Having a problem with duplicating movieclips within an array within another array. I'm trying to setup a horizontal categorical menu drawn from an xml file. I want this: 0 mainMenuSmall0.jpg 1 mainMenuSmall1.j… --- ## [Textfield max font size - please help me b4 I lose it!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfield-max-font-size-please-help-me-b4-i-lose-it/249250)
**Author:** [@jaemo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jaemo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfield-max-font-size-please-help-me-b4-i-lose-it/249250 "2008-01-16T22:35:14Z")
Hi there.. trying to build a Textfield dynamically in AS2/F8. I can't seem to get the text size to be larger than 127, and I am wondering if there is an upper limit when building them in AS. I have a class that has … --- ## [Browser Cache Woes - Please Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-cache-woes-please-help/249249)
**Author:** [@thecoolio1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thecoolio1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-cache-woes-please-help/249249 "2008-01-16T22:18:04Z")
I'm having this weird problem with this website I designed. When you click on "projects" or "in progress" the menu on the right that comes up is dynamically created by XML. The problem is that the first time someone load… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1103) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1105)