# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1112 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1113 --- ## [Problem with php - form not containing a message](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-php-form-not-containing-a-message/248658)
**Author:** [@electricd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/electricd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-php-form-not-containing-a-message/248658 "2008-01-10T14:32:24Z")
I have created a form in my flash file (http://www.electric-design.co.uk/electric.html) using the tutorial on Kirupa. I am only receiving a blank message despite putting all my variables into the php script as below. The… --- ## [Dynamically adding TextField to MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-adding-textfield-to-movieclip/248657)
**Author:** [@psych](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psych)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-adding-textfield-to-movieclip/248657 "2008-01-10T14:29:17Z")
I am trying to add TextField to a MovieClip using AS 3.0 with following code: mc = new MovieClip(); mc.graphics.beginFill(0x000000); mc.graphics.drawRect( 0, 0, 200, 200 ); mc.graphics.endFil… --- ## [Is there a way to add transitions to dynamic photogallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-transitions-to-dynamic-photogallery/248656)
**Author:** [@Chrissy19](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Chrissy19)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-transitions-to-dynamic-photogallery/248656 "2008-01-10T14:27:14Z")
I have completed the adding thumbnails tutorial and I would like to add a dynamic transition called PixelDissolve instead of the fade. This is the code I have. :pa: import mx.transitions.\*; import mx.transitions.easi… --- ## [Preloading External Swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-external-swfs/248655)
**Author:** [@Exodar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Exodar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-external-swfs/248655 "2008-01-10T14:25:40Z")
i'm having a problem with using a preloader to load external swfs into my movie. the swfs are loaded into my movie using "holder.loadMovie(movies\[k\])", where movies is the array i'm using to reference the movies i want t… --- ## [Filters Effects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filters-effects/248651)
**Author:** [@MasterNeoChief](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MasterNeoChief)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filters-effects/248651 "2008-01-10T13:35:17Z")
http://www.flash-filter.net/index.php?drain\_transition\_effect\_overview\_en This effect. It is awesome. However, it costs money. I find it sad that something like this should cost 10 bucks. Anyway, is there a way to re… --- ## [Different intro animation in external swf, based on a var's value](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/different-intro-animation-in-external-swf-based-on-a-vars-value/248650)
**Author:** [@strik3r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/strik3r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/different-intro-animation-in-external-swf-based-on-a-vars-value/248650 "2008-01-10T13:32:24Z")
I feel this could be pretty basic for you guys. Here's the deal: I need an external swf to check a var's value and decide how to animate. If value == "something" then animate in like this, else, animate in like that. … --- ## [Conversion/Compatibility Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/conversion-compatibility-issue/248648)
**Author:** [@raa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/conversion-compatibility-issue/248648 "2008-01-10T13:05:41Z")
I have this AS 1.0 slideshow that, for certain types of projects, still does a better job for me than all the dynamic xml based ones. You just place your images in a movie clip and it takes care of the navigation and the… --- ## [Inside flash.display.DisplayObjectContainer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inside-flash-display-displayobjectcontainer/248645)
**Author:** [@cheblin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cheblin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inside-flash-display-displayobjectcontainer/248645 "2008-01-10T12:06:01Z")
I would like to get a full control on DisplayObjectContainer functionality. I have idea to create class that extends DisplayObjectContainer and override all add/remove child functions. So outside it will looks like con… --- ## [Making a menu look more exciting than it is](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-menu-look-more-exciting-than-it-is/248644)
**Author:** [@Huwman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Huwman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-menu-look-more-exciting-than-it-is/248644 "2008-01-10T11:57:05Z")
Thanks. --- ## [Flash 8 Classes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-classes/248643)
**Author:** [@sommer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sommer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-classes/248643 "2008-01-10T11:34:10Z")
I am using a custom class in Flash Pro 8. When I test the .fla using the class with import... the code works and everything is OK - but when I test the compiled swf the program does not work. I have set the class path … --- ## [Compress the flash project](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/compress-the-flash-project/248641)
**Author:** [@mattza](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/compress-the-flash-project/248641 "2008-01-10T11:25:48Z")
Hey! i have a problem, acually with all of my flash work i do. My files seem to be too big and takes to long to load. So i wondered if someone have any tips or tutorials how to compress a flash project as much as possibl… --- ## [How do I get my buttons working under a mask?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-buttons-working-under-a-mask/248639)
**Author:** [@handemmet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/handemmet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-buttons-working-under-a-mask/248639 "2008-01-10T10:38:04Z")
Hi all I have a movieclip which has a "scrollPane" component which houses buttons. When I rollover the buttons, it works but when I click each button, the link doesn't work!!! Can anybody help? Also, how can I edit… --- ## [Help with portfolio tips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-portfolio-tips/248638)
**Author:** [@nbryson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nbryson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-portfolio-tips/248638 "2008-01-10T10:27:10Z")
I really need to develop a dynamic portfolio using xml, actionscript and any other code that will allow for me to load images, flvs and movieclips. I have seen a few tutorials that focus just on images on kirupa, but are… --- ## [Textfield won't show bound variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfield-wont-show-bound-variable/248634)
**Author:** [@schmichael](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/schmichael)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfield-wont-show-bound-variable/248634 "2008-01-10T10:14:48Z")
Hiya, this problem only occurs when I have my AS2 movie loaded into an AS3 holder, which is necessary for this project. I am not accessing the root just an object that exists on the same frame as the text field. I'm ha… --- ## [After loading an xml file, get Error 1009 while trying to access it later](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/after-loading-an-xml-file-get-error-1009-while-trying-to-access-it-later/248633)
**Author:** [@cauchy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cauchy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/after-loading-an-xml-file-get-error-1009-while-trying-to-access-it-later/248633 "2008-01-10T09:22:52Z")
The error I get is: null TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. Trace #1 confirms that the xml file was loaded successfully by loadXml(), but when I access the file in … --- ## [How to show two SWF files one ofter another](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-show-two-swf-files-one-ofter-another/248632)
**Author:** [@oavs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oavs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-show-two-swf-files-one-ofter-another/248632 "2008-01-10T08:55:35Z")
Hi, I have two individual SWFfiles . Each has its own preloaders. I like to show one then when finsihed playing I like play the second SWF file in the same place. (There is a slight difference in the document size) … --- ## [Which is better, flash 8 or flash cs3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-is-better-flash-8-or-flash-cs3/248630)
**Author:** [@sean009](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sean009)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-is-better-flash-8-or-flash-cs3/248630 "2008-01-10T08:49:38Z")
i know quite a lot about swishmax and came to know that although flash is more difficult, its the best. so i wanted to know which one i should go for, flash 8 or flash cs3. --- ## [DOUBLE\_CLICK and MOUSE\_WHEEL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/double-click-and-mouse-wheel/248619)
**Author:** [@sargeonline](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sargeonline)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/double-click-and-mouse-wheel/248619 "2008-01-10T04:14:29Z")
Hey I am just going through the book Actionscript 3.0 Animation and can't seem to figure out why the double click and mouse wheel aren't tracing. Here's a sample of the code from the book. package { import … --- ## [Mac Probelms](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-probelms/248618)
**Author:** [@RogueProgram](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RogueProgram)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-probelms/248618 "2008-01-10T04:13:32Z")
hi i have Macromedia Flash MX 2004 and i just switched from windows to Mac and i can't install flashin my compu. any advice? --- ## [HELP frame labels and If Statements](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-frame-labels-and-if-statements/248615)
**Author:** [@JoyNinth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JoyNinth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-frame-labels-and-if-statements/248615 "2008-01-10T03:16:35Z")
Hi, I'm sort of new to this. I have a navigation menu, for a site, that is on a motion guide it slides up and down. Each button is a movie clip with four frame lables: "out" "over" "visited" "on" I have functions … --- ## [Help in Movieclip command](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-movieclip-command/248614)
**Author:** [@crosse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crosse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-movieclip-command/248614 "2008-01-10T03:12:14Z")
need some help in a movieclip. .... im trying to set a command for a movieclip in flash that when it reaches its end frame it commands the scene to goto and play the 2nd frame of the ROOT scene.. need some help with t… --- ## [Stop yoyo or reverse tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-yoyo-or-reverse-tween/248607)
**Author:** [@b\_arry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/b_arry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-yoyo-or-reverse-tween/248607 "2008-01-10T02:31:11Z")
I want the tween to end when the alpha and the \_x tween go back to the beginning here is my code import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.transitions.easing.\*; var xScaleT:Tween = new Tween(kText, "\_x", Back.easeOut, 0… --- ## [Scrollpane.content undefined?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollpane-content-undefined/248602)
**Author:** [@dpollen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dpollen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollpane-content-undefined/248602 "2008-01-10T01:15:54Z")
How can it be that once I set: myScrollpane.scrollContent = "content\_mc"; the movieclip loads into the scrollpane... but I can't access myScrollpane.content? (it just comes up undefined). --- ## [Reading from text files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-from-text-files/248599)
**Author:** [@enchance](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enchance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-from-text-files/248599 "2008-01-10T00:41:51Z")
I have a text file with the paths of several files (1 path per line). Is there a way for me to read these paths and display them 1 by 1 on screen? --- ## [Why cant I call this prototype?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-cant-i-call-this-prototype/248596)
**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-cant-i-call-this-prototype/248596 "2008-01-10T00:30:19Z")
I have a prototype function I found online, but I cant figure out how to call it. I am trying to disable components of my flv player mx.video.FLVPlayback.prototype.enableButtons = function(bEnabled:Boolean) { trac… --- ## [AS 2.0: class error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-class-error/248592)
**Author:** [@slwy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slwy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-class-error/248592 "2008-01-09T23:37:53Z")
Hi. This is my class definition: import flash.xml.XMLDocument; class mngXML { var xmlHandle:Object; var myXML:XML; var count; function mngXML() { trace('constructor'); this.myXML … --- ## [AS2: need help: timer that randomly plays sequence in movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-need-help-timer-that-randomly-plays-sequence-in-movie/248590)
**Author:** [@michmons](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/michmons)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-need-help-timer-that-randomly-plays-sequence-in-movie/248590 "2008-01-09T23:24:50Z")
I have a game that I need to have a character randomly move into positions after an alloted time. I wrote some code that works perfect for my external movies to come in, but I can't figure out how I would make this code… --- ## [There are more children than parent shows!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/there-are-more-children-than-parent-shows/248584)
**Author:** [@dataxa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dataxa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/there-are-more-children-than-parent-shows/248584 "2008-01-09T22:14:48Z")
Code: trace(this.parent); trace(stageRef.getChildAt(0).parent); trace(stageRef.numChildren); Output: \[object Stage\] \[object Stage\] 1 Code is in "engine.as" and i have put "engine" as document class on "engine.fla" pr… --- ## [Actionscript timeline effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-timeline-effect/248582)
**Author:** [@ageshi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ageshi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-timeline-effect/248582 "2008-01-09T22:09:00Z")
Hey everyone, I'm working on a project that requires an animated "timeline" bar that increases in width as the movie progresses. Very much like a simple pre loader bar, I want to use AS to: Increase the width of the… --- ## [How to get Scrollpane to load jpeg files dynamically](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-scrollpane-to-load-jpeg-files-dynamically/248578)
**Author:** [@dpollen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dpollen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-scrollpane-to-load-jpeg-files-dynamically/248578 "2008-01-09T21:04:31Z")
Hi... I'm working on a project, and trying to get the Flash CS3 ScrollPane to work. It is a real nightmare! Ok trying to load some jpegs into a scrollpane dynamically. I opened a new Flash file, and got it working wi… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1111) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1113)