# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1139 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1140 --- ## [Annoying button problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-button-problem/246310)
**Author:** [@sceneshift](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sceneshift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-button-problem/246310 "2007-12-10T00:03:07Z")
This is driving me crazy because I am sure the solution is very simple. I have a movieclip with 5 other movieclips which are set to buttonMode = true, and I want them to obviously act as buttons. I have then laid 5 dynam… --- ## [Actionscript targetting an iframe](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-targetting-an-iframe/246306)
**Author:** [@Supernov](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Supernov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-targetting-an-iframe/246306 "2007-12-09T23:27:32Z")
I got a flash navigation system with this as on frame 1 \_root.connURL10 = 'http://www.mysite.com/test.html' \_root.connURL12 = 'http://www.mysite.com/test2.html' \_root.connURL14 = 'http://www.mysite.com/test4.html' … --- ## [SWF Transitions with Resize?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-transitions-with-resize/246304)
**Author:** [@chris\_avro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chris_avro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-transitions-with-resize/246304 "2007-12-09T23:23:27Z")
Before I begin i will post 3 reference sites to (hopefully) make it a little easier to understand what I am trying to achieve. http://www.checklandkindleysides.com/ (main inspiration - and totally unreal site) http:… --- ## [\[flash8\] Issues with getting the duration from a NetStream object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-issues-with-getting-the-duration-from-a-netstream-object/246303)
**Author:** [@ff6600](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ff6600)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-issues-with-getting-the-duration-from-a-netstream-object/246303 "2007-12-09T23:21:04Z")
I'm loading a .flv file with the NetStream object within a class. I'm trying to get the duration of the video through the onMetaData event but I can't seem to take that information out of the function (if I try to access… --- ## [Flash 8/9 to Flash 6](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-9-to-flash-6/246302)
**Author:** [@antigirl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/antigirl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-9-to-flash-6/246302 "2007-12-09T22:27:05Z")
my client want my animation to be compatible with flash 6, this means i cant use glow/blur/drop shadow effects at all on my symbols, is it possible to convert an swf so it compatible with older versions \[instead of expor… --- ## ['if XML node is empty' problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-xml-node-is-empty-problem/246300)
**Author:** [@Asparagus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Asparagus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-xml-node-is-empty-problem/246300 "2007-12-09T22:24:59Z")
Believe me I have searched before posting here, and I'll do my best to explain this as simply as possible. Many thanks to any kind soul that can help. I have made a menu system with 6 buttons, and on the layer above, I… --- ## [Why does my preloader load prematurely?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-my-preloader-load-prematurely/246299)
**Author:** [@pimsme](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pimsme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-my-preloader-load-prematurely/246299 "2007-12-09T22:03:04Z")
I have this preloader code that should not play frame 3 until it is all loaded, but for some reason while my prelaoder bar is showing progess, frame 3 is already loaded. Can anyone tell me why? Here is my code below: /… --- ## [How to tie a control-class to an embeded .swf?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-tie-a-control-class-to-an-embeded-swf/246298)
**Author:** [@raal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-tie-a-control-class-to-an-embeded-swf/246298 "2007-12-09T21:59:09Z")
For your information, I'm using the flex 2 compiler. I have a class called "Tile", which extends MovieClip. It has basic functions for manipulating a tile. In my main file, I embed an .swf which contains an animated ti… --- ## [Dynamic pages and AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-pages-and-as3/246297)
**Author:** [@rsavu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rsavu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-pages-and-as3/246297 "2007-12-09T21:10:01Z")
Hello all. I have been using flash from version 5 but since my recent activity involves doing something else my flash skills have gotten a little rusty. With the new AS3 that recently came up I'm totally in the dark. Her… --- ## [Transitions in External SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transitions-in-external-swfs/246294)
**Author:** [@zb123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zb123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transitions-in-external-swfs/246294 "2007-12-09T19:13:10Z")
I have just completed the "Transitions in external SWFs" tutorial, and it worked perfectly. However, instead of objects sliding in and out, I used images fading in and out. My question is: is there a simple way to have t… --- ## [\_level question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-level-question/246293)
**Author:** [@killahert](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/killahert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-level-question/246293 "2007-12-09T18:41:27Z")
hi I have a preloader that loads external source into \_level1 but when my source loads non of the external data gets loaded like xml data, css, or text files here is an example of my preloader: if (\_level1.getByte… --- ## [Event.Complete of FileReference Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-complete-of-filereference-class/246292)
**Author:** [@oaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oaki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-complete-of-filereference-class/246292 "2007-12-09T18:26:57Z")
Hi there, i am currently programming an as3 uploader and i've just run into a pretty annoying issue. It seems that there is a bug in the Mac Flash Player which causes the dispatch of the FileReference's 'Event.Complet… --- ## [Which decompiler do you recommend?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-decompiler-do-you-recommend/246290)
**Author:** [@keitai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keitai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-decompiler-do-you-recommend/246290 "2007-12-09T17:57:39Z")
Hi all, Which decompiler do you recommend Trillix (http://www.eltima.com/products/flashdecompiler/) vs Sothink (http://www.sothink.com/product/flashdecompiler/index.htm) thanks in advance, --- ## [Moving Movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-movieclips/246288)
**Author:** [@Sheavi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sheavi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-movieclips/246288 "2007-12-09T17:49:45Z")
I'm not really experimented with Actionscript and I was wondering why my script wasn't working. Anyone can help me please? on (press) { startDrag("\_root.La\_princesse"); } on (release) { stopDrag(); if (\_root.La\_pri… --- ## [Loading External Images Loading bar (Movie Clip)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-images-loading-bar-movie-clip/246286)
**Author:** [@wispas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wispas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-images-loading-bar-movie-clip/246286 "2007-12-09T17:08:20Z")
I have managed to have external images loaded with the progress bar. However, when I place these items into a movie clip the preloader no longer works. can someone please take a look at the flash file for me. http://ww… --- ## [Rescuing an unfinished Flash site for an artist](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rescuing-an-unfinished-flash-site-for-an-artist/246285)
**Author:** [@somnamblst](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/somnamblst)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rescuing-an-unfinished-flash-site-for-an-artist/246285 "2007-12-09T16:27:49Z")
The more I get into it the more I find that is questionable. http://nancygailring.com/contact.fla rec = "email@email.com"; serv = "php"; var fields\_descriptions = Array("", Array("t1", "your\_name", "Your Name:"), … --- ## [Interactive Banner help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-banner-help/246282)
**Author:** [@tbear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-banner-help/246282 "2007-12-09T15:32:01Z")
Hi everyone, Im trying to put together a banner and just cant get it to work. I have a ball in the banner that the user needs to be able to pick up and put into a machine.. once the user places the ball at the top of t… --- ## [How to make games like samorost?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-games-like-samorost/246280)
**Author:** [@Lethys](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lethys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-games-like-samorost/246280 "2007-12-09T14:35:48Z")
how can i make point and click games like samorost? any tutorials? to play samorost:http://amanita-design.net/samorost-1/ --- ## [Mp3 player!with automatic file update](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-with-automatic-file-update/246278)
**Author:** [@nnnswordfish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nnnswordfish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-with-automatic-file-update/246278 "2007-12-09T13:51:14Z")
\*\*\*\*hi every body.here is what i whant to do:for example i have folder contain mp3 files(or folders with mp3) ,i want flash watch this files and create list (in list i whant that it shows name of mp3 and folder names)aut… --- ## [3D rotations in Actionscript 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-rotations-in-actionscript-3-0/246273)
**Author:** [@themxguy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/themxguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-rotations-in-actionscript-3-0/246273 "2007-12-09T11:00:35Z")
Anyone know of any good resources(books, websites) on how to do something like this(preferably in AS 3.0)... http://www.nokiausa.com/link?cid=PLAIN\_TEXT\_358159 when the page loads you can actually scroll over the pho… --- ## [XML pre-loader, how do I make one?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-pre-loader-how-do-i-make-one/246271)
**Author:** [@sheena](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sheena)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-pre-loader-how-do-i-make-one/246271 "2007-12-09T10:05:28Z")
I'm using an xml file to load a number of images, this works fine but the images load one by one when i'm online, instead of all at once which is what I need. Can anyone show me how I can set up a pre-loader for the xm… --- ## [XML Gallery-links from thumbnails?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-links-from-thumbnails/246268)
**Author:** [@vixenz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vixenz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-links-from-thumbnails/246268 "2007-12-09T07:51:30Z")
Hello, I've used the great tutorial published here on Xml advanced gallery, remastered it and this is what i'm looking for: i have 6 thumbnails,dynamically loaded from an xml file, each should have a link to loading a … --- ## [Flash CS3 Preload](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-preload/246266)
**Author:** [@cri\_geller](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cri_geller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-preload/246266 "2007-12-09T06:41:55Z")
Hello! I crated a website in Flash and, since it's quite big, it takes a bit to download. That's why I also created a preload. I created another scene with 2 layers for the preload. One layer for the actionscripts an… --- ## [\[flash8\] Issue playing/pausing video from classes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-issue-playing-pausing-video-from-classes/246254)
**Author:** [@ff6600](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ff6600)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-issue-playing-pausing-video-from-classes/246254 "2007-12-09T00:25:39Z")
This project is Actionscript 2.0, Flash 8 player, Authored in Flash CS3 I'm using a class to attach a movie to a video object I've created (and added the proper linkage to) on the stage. Loading the video wasn't a prob… --- ## [\[FMX04\] Restart tween with different "begin"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx04-restart-tween-with-different-begin/246249)
**Author:** [@micheaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/micheaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx04-restart-tween-with-different-begin/246249 "2007-12-08T22:29:23Z")
Hi, Trying to build something that will tween (a variable) number of texts across a banner. Would like to start tween at random locations. Problem is I can't figure out how to restart tween at different location. I … --- ## [XML Mp3 Player Menu (help)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-mp3-player-menu-help/246246)
**Author:** [@Woodpeckersam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Woodpeckersam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-mp3-player-menu-help/246246 "2007-12-08T22:16:41Z")
Hey there, im back again. Since the last bit of help i had, everything is going great for my MP3 player. Now i am just wondering whether someone can help me build a menu system for it, use the very same code you see he… --- ## [Updating X Position of Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-x-position-of-movie-clip/246243)
**Author:** [@doctorNo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/doctorNo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-x-position-of-movie-clip/246243 "2007-12-08T20:30:21Z")
Hi, I am working on what seems should be a simple function. I want to have an external movie clip which is 2800 pixels wide scroll to the left or right depending on which button is clicked(Left or Right). I have set a … --- ## [Effect of Subclassing on swf size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/effect-of-subclassing-on-swf-size/246240)
**Author:** [@arkum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arkum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/effect-of-subclassing-on-swf-size/246240 "2007-12-08T19:11:35Z")
Howdy, Can anyone explain the following... I have a class that is huge: 'BaseClass'. For arguments sake lets say it is 5k. In my Swf I use 10 classes that all subclass BaseClass, each is only 1k. When I compile t… --- ## [Potential race condition with timers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/potential-race-condition-with-timers/246239)
**Author:** [@raal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/potential-race-condition-with-timers/246239 "2007-12-08T18:49:57Z")
Allow me to give an example: myTimer1 :Timer = new Timer(500); myTimer2 :Timer = new Timer(1000); myTimer1.addEventListener("timer", TimerFunctionOne); myTimer2.addEventListener("timer2",TimerFunctionTwo); MyTimer1… --- ## [Upgrade to Flash 8 or CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upgrade-to-flash-8-or-cs3/246238)
**Author:** [@rgloverd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rgloverd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upgrade-to-flash-8-or-cs3/246238 "2007-12-08T18:27:50Z")
Hi, I have not been using Flash for a few years but have a new project to do for a client. What I want to know should I use Flash 8 or CS. The client can give me access to Flash 8 and is willing to upgrade to CS if neede… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1138) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1140)