# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1173 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1174 --- ## [Mouse Trailer with confined target area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-trailer-with-confined-target-area/243443)
**Author:** [@abrigade](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/abrigade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-trailer-with-confined-target-area/243443 "2007-11-07T03:05:01Z")
I'm trying to modify a mouse trailer I've found somewhere else so that it only reacts within a specific area on the flash page - say an area 780x549 on a 1024x700 flash file. Here is the code I am starting with - The f… --- ## [I'm calling html from as3 but how do I have the window open at a certain size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-calling-html-from-as3-but-how-do-i-have-the-window-open-at-a-certain-size/243440)
**Author:** [@Modboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Modboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-calling-html-from-as3-but-how-do-i-have-the-window-open-at-a-certain-size/243440 "2007-11-07T01:15:31Z")
function callLink ( pEvent:MouseEvent):void { var url:String = "aw01.html"; var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest(url); try { navigateToURL(request, '\_blank'); // second argument is target } catch (e:Error) { trace("Er… --- ## [Tiling background in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tiling-background-in-flash/243433)
**Author:** [@P\_Bubblegum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/P_Bubblegum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tiling-background-in-flash/243433 "2007-11-06T23:26:59Z")
Hi there - I've used the tutorial for tiling bknds from the Kirupa site (here) http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/tiledbackground\_flash8.htm However, I need my background to tile a 600x250 stage. How do you figure … --- ## [Recursive function yields undefined](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recursive-function-yields-undefined/243429)
**Author:** [@ollu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ollu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recursive-function-yields-undefined/243429 "2007-11-06T22:38:26Z")
Hello happy people, I have this function that I want to summarize number given from an array. If the out put total exceeds the variable maxSum I want the function to run again until it gets an result equals or lower th… --- ## [Flash php email "thank you" frame issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-php-email-thank-you-frame-issue/243428)
**Author:** [@takeoutnj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/takeoutnj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-php-email-thank-you-frame-issue/243428 "2007-11-06T22:35:11Z")
I got the old Senocular flash php mail to work as a standalone swf, no problems. However, once it's in my movie, it sends mail just fine yet doesn't continue on to the thank you page. Now, I've scoured for all the past… --- ## [addChild() from \_NOT\_ document class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-from--not--document-class/243426)
**Author:** [@Jao](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-from--not--document-class/243426 "2007-11-06T22:22:27Z")
Hello everyone, Recently started educating myself with AS3. And, of course, came to a dead end: I've found that addChild adds a sprite to the Stage when it's called from Document Class. But what if i have my custom cla… --- ## [Adobe font metrics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-font-metrics/243425)
**Author:** [@jlogan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jlogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-font-metrics/243425 "2007-11-06T22:18:57Z")
I am trying to write text (embedded fonts) around an arc. The effect is not very pleasing due to non uniform gaps around characters. Looking for a solution, i landed in site teknoel.com. The site claims that the text met… --- ## [Flash Music Maker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-music-maker/243424)
**Author:** [@flu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-music-maker/243424 "2007-11-06T22:09:41Z")
I'm trying to create something close to: http://www.indabamusic.com/studio/sessions/launch/361 Anyone with more experience can tell me how it's possible to: save mixes as mp3 files do the volume automation (click on… --- ## [Syntax error with else if statement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syntax-error-with-else-if-statement/243422)
**Author:** [@olivestreetprod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/olivestreetprod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syntax-error-with-else-if-statement/243422 "2007-11-06T21:38:45Z")
Here is my code: // Play/Pause Toggle playPause.onRollOver = function() { if(this.\_currentframe == 1) this.gotoAndStop("pauseOver"); else if(this.\_currentframe== 20) this.gotoAndStop("playOver") } playPaus… --- ## [Targeting AS generated movieClips instance names](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-as-generated-movieclips-instance-names/243418)
**Author:** [@Ricardinho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricardinho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-as-generated-movieclips-instance-names/243418 "2007-11-06T20:59:42Z")
Right check this: ///////////////////////////////////// ///////////////////////////////////// ///////////////FUSE////////////////// ///////////////////////////////////// import com.mosesSupposes.fuse.\*; ZigoEngine… --- ## [Fill tool really is annoying!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fill-tool-really-is-annoying/243416)
**Author:** [@Wonderfrog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wonderfrog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fill-tool-really-is-annoying/243416 "2007-11-06T20:14:59Z")
Hi lads \<3 I'm trying to fill with, you guessed it, the fill tool. But it wont fill. By reading other folks posts with the same problem, I've narrowed it down to be a problem with some sort of gap between my lines. B… --- ## [PHP / MySQL HiScore problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-hiscore-problem/243415)
**Author:** [@Valerij](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Valerij)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mysql-hiscore-problem/243415 "2007-11-06T20:07:55Z")
Hi guys \[wink\] So im totaly new to this and the problem might just be some simple mistake or anything \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] I got a database at freehostia.com (if you use another whats FREE and its good; tell me.) So I … --- ## [Include video... 300k?!?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/include-video-300k/243414)
**Author:** [@Neuhaus3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neuhaus3000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/include-video-300k/243414 "2007-11-06T20:03:16Z")
Hello all, I have to include a 15-20 seconds quicktime video in my Flash movie. The .swf file can't exceed 300kb! :huh: Can someone tell me what's the best way to compress it? It has to be embedded in the timeline...… --- ## [Sprite stacking hell](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-stacking-hell/243413)
**Author:** [@cesig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cesig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-stacking-hell/243413 "2007-11-06T19:39:42Z")
Hi there, I'm trying to build a carousel in AS3, and I've gotten the positioning math correct, but I cannot get the stacking correct. The result is that items in the "back" are drawn on top of those in the front. Item… --- ## [Problem with loading external swfs and Tweens](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-loading-external-swfs-and-tweens/243408)
**Author:** [@strutna](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/strutna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-loading-external-swfs-and-tweens/243408 "2007-11-06T18:43:59Z")
Hi, I am currently in the process of transitioning from AS2 to AS3 and am having problems with a really simple script. Basically, as this is written, it loads a new specific external swf when each of the buttons are c… --- ## [Passing array to class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-array-to-class/243405)
**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-array-to-class/243405 "2007-11-06T18:27:07Z")
The answer to this is probably simple but I'm not getting it.... Class ArrayTest: package { import flash.display.\*; public class ArrayTest extends Sprite { private var thisArray:Array; public function Ar… --- ## [Flash banner works in IE6 but not IE7 and FF2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-banner-works-in-ie6-but-not-ie7-and-ff2/243401)
**Author:** [@moleculezz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/moleculezz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-banner-works-in-ie6-but-not-ie7-and-ff2/243401 "2007-11-06T17:57:32Z")
Hello, So I am trying to get this banner to work and for some reason it only works in IE6. I have only tried in IE6, IE7 and FF2. You can check out the page at this URL: page also you can have a look at the XML fil… --- ## [Interactive Image Pan Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-pan-question/243399)
**Author:** [@ajeanne27](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ajeanne27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-pan-question/243399 "2007-11-06T17:43:54Z")
Hi, I'm using the Interactive Image Pan Tutorial from this site. I am having an issue with the images. When the mouse stops the images begin to 'vibrate'. Not sure what could be causing it since the source file I downloa… --- ## [utf8 and latin 1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/utf8-and-latin-1/243398)
**Author:** [@fabrice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fabrice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/utf8-and-latin-1/243398 "2007-11-06T17:40:16Z")
Hi all, can someone please help with that email form in.swf? The problem is I used the form on utf 8 based project and it was just fine but now that I need to use it in charset=iso-8859-1 based system, the php code doesn… --- ## [addEventListener to a variable?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-to-a-variable/243397)
**Author:** [@shuga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shuga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-to-a-variable/243397 "2007-11-06T17:36:34Z")
I know it's possible to add an event listener to a button so you can see when it's been clicked but can you add one to a variable to perform an action when the variable changes or do i just have to use an onEnterFrame fu… --- ## [Position MC relative to browser scroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/position-mc-relative-to-browser-scroll/243393)
**Author:** [@rmo518](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rmo518)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/position-mc-relative-to-browser-scroll/243393 "2007-11-06T17:08:06Z")
Here's the situation - I have a swf that is taller than the browser window, so only a portion of it is visible at any time. When necessary, I want to position a mc so that it shows up in the part of the swf that is visib… --- ## [XML Image Rotator - so close - needs controls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-image-rotator-so-close-needs-controls/243390)
**Author:** [@dazzlegas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dazzlegas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-image-rotator-so-close-needs-controls/243390 "2007-11-06T16:40:46Z")
I've found this xml driven banner rotator here on Kirupa from Mr. Daytripper. It's great (with preloader, xml controlled transitions, speed, urls) but I need to be able to add additional control with a 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 bu… --- ## [Pass var from Array into JS Function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-var-from-array-into-js-function/243387)
**Author:** [@jrutter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jrutter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-var-from-array-into-js-function/243387 "2007-11-06T15:47:29Z")
I am so close to getting this working, I have created an array and Im trying to extract a value from the array and pass it into my javascript function - which passes it to my javascript function in my HTML page. Im so cl… --- ## [Best way to embed flash object?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-embed-flash-object/243386)
**Author:** [@aidenous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aidenous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-embed-flash-object/243386 "2007-11-06T15:06:40Z")
I have read a lot of different ways to embed a flash object and am more confused than ever. I currently have a flash object within a table. It works but the code is using the codebase & classid which is the old way of … --- ## [Moving objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-objects/243380)
**Author:** [@okalkavan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/okalkavan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-objects/243380 "2007-11-06T13:48:04Z")
Hello guys, my first post here :slight\_smile: Here i am helping out a friend with a website. I’m Designing a website completely made of flash (customer request :confused: ). There is a part at the bottom of the screen t… --- ## [Need help with recovering health](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-recovering-health/243375)
**Author:** [@soranation](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soranation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-recovering-health/243375 "2007-11-06T12:37:29Z")
Ok here is the story. I started learning how to make rpgs yesterday and I was goofing off trying to make a trap that hurt him and a healing circle that would continuously heal him until he had full (100) health. I made a… --- ## [ActionScript 3 or ByHand?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-or-byhand/243374)
**Author:** [@lunetics](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lunetics)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-or-byhand/243374 "2007-11-06T12:03:30Z")
What´s more effective: Using ActionScript 3 to draw the application interface or create all by hand? I think about performance now. --- ## [CheckBox & XML quick bug](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkbox-xml-quick-bug/243370)
**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkbox-xml-quick-bug/243370 "2007-11-06T10:41:22Z")
I have a small big (well I hope it's small, that I can't see where I am goign wrong). I have a check box and when the user selects that and then clicks a ok button then it should load some new XML into a textfield. The… --- ## [Getting selected text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-selected-text/243368)
**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-selected-text/243368 "2007-11-06T10:16:32Z")
Hi, Is there any way to make flash return what text you have selected? Say I have a textbox, with a bunch of text in it. I want to be able to highlight a word, and click a button and make the highlighted text capita… --- ## [Dynamic Flash (swf) creation of Prontable artwork](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-flash-swf-creation-of-prontable-artwork/243354)
**Author:** [@nishanthe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nishanthe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2007, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-flash-swf-creation-of-prontable-artwork/243354 "2007-11-06T01:44:36Z")
Hello Friends, Can somebody point me a clue on how to generate dynamic printable files with flash. here is the scenario. I am doing an "Online Artwork Designing" application and I have done the front-end part of that a… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1172) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1174)