# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1164 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1165 --- ## [Flash PHP MySQL Tutorials available](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-php-mysql-tutorials-available/244202)
**Author:** [@mauprice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mauprice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-php-mysql-tutorials-available/244202 "2007-11-15T04:50:57Z")
http://www.interactivewebconcepts.com/forum/index.php There are only 2 tutorials at present on this site but they show how to create a MySQL database and populate it using a flash form. It covers developing a flash f… --- ## [Issue with Kirupa.com Flash/PHP form tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-kirupa-com-flash-php-form-tutorial/244201)
**Author:** [@pivotal76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pivotal76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-kirupa-com-flash-php-form-tutorial/244201 "2007-11-15T04:43:54Z")
I've scoured the web high and low and cannot find a tutorial for this that actually works despite my efforts at checking and rechecking it. I never receive any email. Any help would be appreciated. I'll try and lay every… --- ## [Snowflakes - Updating Code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snowflakes-updating-code/244200)
**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snowflakes-updating-code/244200 "2007-11-15T04:36:35Z")
I'm trying to update the Flash 5 actionscript on an old Deconcept file to at least Player 7 and AS 2.0. Here's my updated code - The snow flake movie clip: onClipEvent(load) { // mostly just initializing some va… --- ## [Rotating Menu \[help plz\] = Urgent =](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-menu-help-plz-urgent/244197)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_James](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jimmy_James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-menu-help-plz-urgent/244197 "2007-11-15T04:13:12Z")
Hey guyz.. I got the menu to rotate perfect .. problem is that it only rotates when your mouse hovers over it ! Just wondering if someone could look at the AS and let us know what I need to do to make it so its contantly… --- ## [Referencing a Random MovieClip from an Array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-a-random-movieclip-from-an-array/244195)
**Author:** [@mtsfestivus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mtsfestivus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-a-random-movieclip-from-an-array/244195 "2007-11-15T02:46:17Z")
I know this has to be simple, but I can't solve the problem. I'm trying to call a random MovieClip from the library each time the user clicks. The MovieClip names are stored in the array. I can get a single clip to work … --- ## [onEnterFrame LoadMovie Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onenterframe-loadmovie-problem/244194)
**Author:** [@rynobot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rynobot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onenterframe-loadmovie-problem/244194 "2007-11-15T02:32:10Z")
hey - this code works while previewing in flash, but once online it only works the second time you load the page...???? this.onEnterFrame = function() { \_root.emptyMC.loadMovie("shootem/shootem2.swf"); }; anyone kno… --- ## [XML/CSS formatting problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-css-formatting-problem/244190)
**Author:** [@visions](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/visions)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-css-formatting-problem/244190 "2007-11-15T01:35:23Z")
Hi, Got the XML to work just fine but there is a left margin indent for every new section, the css is on the main timeline of the fla. when i remove the css though it still has this left indent. thanks --- ## [Viewing My Flash File](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/viewing-my-flash-file/244188)
**Author:** [@nvidia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nvidia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/viewing-my-flash-file/244188 "2007-11-15T00:55:31Z")
Hi I have developed a portfolio site for myself which is still in its early stages. My friend wants to see it. Now, is there anything he needs to view my portfolio site because he does not have F8 or FCS3. Should this be… --- ## [Desaturating Images in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/desaturating-images-in-flash/244187)
**Author:** [@jfoley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jfoley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/desaturating-images-in-flash/244187 "2007-11-15T00:22:10Z")
Once upon a time I remember asking if it was possible to desaturate an image from within Flash. I was told it is possible. Can anyone confirm this and suggest how it is done? Thanks! --- ## [Loading Dynamic Menu With Some XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-dynamic-menu-with-some-xml/244185)
**Author:** [@theuprock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theuprock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-dynamic-menu-with-some-xml/244185 "2007-11-15T00:05:43Z")
WARNING: This post isn't completely about AS3. I'm working on this podcast player (see attached .FLA -- note: it's a CS3-generated FLA), and I've got most of the more simple things setup and ready to go. I've used an o… --- ## [Reverse Scaling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reverse-scaling/244184)
**Author:** [@chris12295](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chris12295)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reverse-scaling/244184 "2007-11-15T00:02:42Z")
I have a Sprite object that I can resize and it shrinks by pulling up toward the top left corner. Is there anyway to make this same object also grow by expanding outward from the top right corner? --- ## [Tween Array of MC's?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-array-of-mcs/244182)
**Author:** [@InfinitySquared](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/InfinitySquared)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-array-of-mcs/244182 "2007-11-14T23:48:37Z")
Is it possible to tween an array of mc's at the same time? if so how? Thanks! --- ## [removeChild() and timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-and-timeline/244181)
**Author:** [@FlashingDan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashingDan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-and-timeline/244181 "2007-11-14T23:45:44Z")
Howdy All, I have a MC on the stage that on the 30th frame traces a message. I use removeChild() and the MC is no longer visible, but it still seems to be running the timeline because the message continues to get trace… --- ## [Loading Dynamic Menu From XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-dynamic-menu-from-xml/244180)
**Author:** [@theuprock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theuprock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-dynamic-menu-from-xml/244180 "2007-11-14T23:40:12Z")
I'm working on this podcast player (see attached .FLA -- note: it's a CS3-generated FLA), and I've got most of the more simple things setup and ready to go. I've used an old tutorial from here (I believe) to create my s… --- ## [F8 AS2 - How do I get multiple mc to come to the front on focus?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-how-do-i-get-multiple-mc-to-come-to-the-front-on-focus/244177)
**Author:** [@kthursto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kthursto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-how-do-i-get-multiple-mc-to-come-to-the-front-on-focus/244177 "2007-11-14T23:22:26Z")
I know it has something to do with swapDepths and/or getNextHighestDepth. I have tried both extensively for almost 2 weeks. No success! I know I'm doing something wrong. I have a base movie clip (a Yahoo map using Flas… --- ## [Animated Holdiay Card](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animated-holdiay-card/244176)
**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animated-holdiay-card/244176 "2007-11-14T22:57:57Z")
Has anyone scripted a holiday card animation? Envelope opens and the card slides or tumbles out. That sort of thing. I'm not having much luck finding examples of this. --- ## [Possible variable scope issue?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-variable-scope-issue/244172)
**Author:** [@des\_dev](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/des_dev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-variable-scope-issue/244172 "2007-11-14T22:37:46Z")
I have the following code, where rolloverButtons is a 2-dimensional array. for (i = 0; i \< rolloverButtons.length; i++) { rolloverButtons\*\[0\].onRollOut = function() { rolloverButtons\*\[1\].\_something = s… --- ## [Flash CS3 Calendar/Appointments Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-calendar-appointments-help/244171)
**Author:** [@kikicocokaka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kikicocokaka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-calendar-appointments-help/244171 "2007-11-14T22:16:03Z")
Hi there, I am pretty new to Flash. I want to create a Calendar with the abilities to make appointments online. I need the flash to be able to allow users go online, look at the calender, find available time and date, an… --- ## [Flip and flip back after all have been flipping flipped?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flip-and-flip-back-after-all-have-been-flipping-flipped/244170)
**Author:** [@savagex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/savagex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flip-and-flip-back-after-all-have-been-flipping-flipped/244170 "2007-11-14T22:06:52Z")
I have a bunch of plain squares I would like transition to an image when rolled over. When the user flips \*\*\[COLOR=Black\]all\[/COLOR\] \*\*of them over, I would like to have them all flip back to there original positions. As… --- ## [Loader and dispatching events](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-and-dispatching-events/244166)
**Author:** [@deltajam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deltajam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-and-dispatching-events/244166 "2007-11-14T20:59:57Z")
I have an application that runs some stuff in the foreground (1), and loads a swf in the background(2) . When (1) is finished it fires off an event. Everything works fine in the Flash IDE. However, when I publish, an… --- ## [Flash ActionScript 3.0 XML Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-actionscript-3-0-xml-slideshow/244164)
**Author:** [@heathermorin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/heathermorin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-actionscript-3-0-xml-slideshow/244164 "2007-11-14T20:52:29Z")
Hi, If anyone has or knows of free code/tutorial/source files for creating an XML-loaded Flash rotating slideshow in AS3, I would appreciate it! Basically, I need a Flash shell that loads external SWFs using ActionS… --- ## [Text cut off below baseline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-cut-off-below-baseline/244163)
**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-cut-off-below-baseline/244163 "2007-11-14T20:50:47Z")
I am using a pixel font, and letters like g, p, etc. are getting partially cut off below the baseline, even when the text wraps to multiple lines. Please help! Thanks! --- ## [Xml created grid problems, Variable Plus+](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-created-grid-problems-variable-plus/244162)
**Author:** [@Ricardinho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricardinho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-created-grid-problems-variable-plus/244162 "2007-11-14T20:14:53Z")
the “for” loop below creates a grid from xml loaded content… it first creates a row then populates that row with movieclips. the problem is “row1” creates fine but when it gets to “row2” the information that should be d… --- ## [AS3 Calendar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-calendar/244157)
**Author:** [@marcusJones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcusJones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-calendar/244157 "2007-11-14T19:48:06Z")
Hey all, Anyone know where I can find either a tutorial or a component for a flash calendar done in AS3? FlashLoaded's calendar component is pretty much perfect but it doesn't support AS3. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Game Performance Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-performance-question/244156)
**Author:** [@iceflyin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceflyin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-performance-question/244156 "2007-11-14T19:43:37Z")
How taxing is time based calculation versus frame by frame? Should I do 32ms, 40ms? Would 10ms slow things down at 100 non-filtered vector instances with movements? Also, wouldn't it be more efficient to have one globa… --- ## [Flash MX 2004...problem with an elastic effect code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-2004-problem-with-an-elastic-effect-code/244151)
**Author:** [@max999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/max999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-2004-problem-with-an-elastic-effect-code/244151 "2007-11-14T18:25:43Z")
Hi I am trying to change the code to this effect , it's an elastic effect(photogallery) with masking and i have movie clips inside the library linked with the code and all i would like to do is to just do a vertical up a… --- ## [swapDepths on buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapdepths-on-buttons/244150)
**Author:** [@ninjateacup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ninjateacup)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapdepths-on-buttons/244150 "2007-11-14T18:18:42Z")
I'm in a bit of a dill pickle. I have a banner I'm working on and it has 28 icons that are button symbols. Each one when you mouse over, has a label animate out of it. All of these icons are in very close proximity and w… --- ## [User scalable objects in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/user-scalable-objects-in-flash/244148)
**Author:** [@loud068](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/loud068)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/user-scalable-objects-in-flash/244148 "2007-11-14T18:02:21Z")
I'm trying to figure out a way to make objects in flash that can be scaled and or rotated by the user when in my website. Can anyone help, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Textfields and handcursors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfields-and-handcursors/244147)
**Author:** [@daidai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daidai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfields-and-handcursors/244147 "2007-11-14T18:01:10Z")
I'm dynamically loading several Textfields, adding triggers to each one. I would like them to show the handcursor when over them. I have created Sprites and added the TextFields to their own Sprite, set buttonMode = true… --- ## [My Flash MX 2004 Professional will not open older .fla files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-flash-mx-2004-professional-will-not-open-older-fla-files/244144)
**Author:** [@unicornwalker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unicornwalker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-flash-mx-2004-professional-will-not-open-older-fla-files/244144 "2007-11-14T17:31:57Z")
I have a copy of flash MX 2004 Professional on my work computer but I'm having difficulties getting it to open some .fla files from flash MX (and flash 8). When I try to open the files I get the error message " unexpecte… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1163) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1165)