# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1188 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1189 --- ## [Calculating two positions, in the middle](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculating-two-positions-in-the-middle/242137)
**Author:** [@gregmax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gregmax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculating-two-positions-in-the-middle/242137 "2007-10-22T21:16:14Z")
I know how to calculate the distance between two movieclips, but I want to know how do you keep a movieclip centered between two movieclips? For example, three movie clips evenly spaced out in a row. I drag either movie … --- ## [Flash with HTML mouseOver button problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-with-html-mouseover-button-problem/242136)
**Author:** [@Neuhaus3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neuhaus3000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-with-html-mouseover-button-problem/242136 "2007-10-22T21:11:18Z")
Hello all, I have a menu made with images including simple rollovers. Just under the menu, in an other cell, I have a flash animation. When I hover the mouse on a button, my image changes for the 'over' state. But af… --- ## [Help needed : Detect a MoviClipLoader event from another mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-detect-a-movicliploader-event-from-another-mc/242134)
**Author:** [@iolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-detect-a-movicliploader-event-from-another-mc/242134 "2007-10-22T21:02:20Z")
Hi friends, Any idea of how can I catch a .onLoadStart event of a movieClipLoader Object that is in the \_root. In other words, i would like to detect the .loadClip event called from one mc in another mc: 1 the movieC… --- ## [The definition of "stroke" as used in Flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-definition-of-stroke-as-used-in-flash/242121)
**Author:** [@SeaFoam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SeaFoam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-definition-of-stroke-as-used-in-flash/242121 "2007-10-22T18:47:17Z")
This is not so much a technical question, I'm just trying to get a good understanding of the definition of "stroke" as it's used in Flash (usually in conjunction with "fill") Most terms in Adobe apps come from classica… --- ## [Return variables from php to load in flash Text Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/return-variables-from-php-to-load-in-flash-text-variables/242119)
**Author:** [@csmathews](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/csmathews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/return-variables-from-php-to-load-in-flash-text-variables/242119 "2007-10-22T18:18:58Z")
Im having an issue using the kirupa flash login. I already have the actual login working with php and mysql but i need to change it up a little bit and i don't know enough about php to write it myself. But here's the sit… --- ## [Trouble with onPress and drag inside a loop \[Flash8\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-onpress-and-drag-inside-a-loop-flash8/242114)
**Author:** [@wallmic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wallmic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-onpress-and-drag-inside-a-loop-flash8/242114 "2007-10-22T16:53:26Z")
Hi all, I am trying to take a user input word, in this case "joe," and add the movie clips representing those letters to the stage in a jumble. I then want the clips to be able to be dragged into correct order. Below i… --- ## [Buttons do not work on the Server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-do-not-work-on-the-server/242110)
**Author:** [@dunger99us](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dunger99us)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-do-not-work-on-the-server/242110 "2007-10-22T15:26:16Z")
I have a problem: I have a button which when cliked is openning a word document located on the shared drive witha fixed letter "P" It is the same letter physical destination for all our drives doc etc. NEVER changes, … --- ## [Flash FPS in MAC vs. PC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-fps-in-mac-vs-pc/242109)
**Author:** [@cwwoodsy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cwwoodsy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-fps-in-mac-vs-pc/242109 "2007-10-22T15:11:37Z")
Hello, I have created a large flash demo with many tweens and scenes and audio that works great on a pc; however, when we look at it on a mac the audio and animations are WAY out of synch. It seems that the animations … --- ## [Is it possible to have timeline navigation through hyperlinked text in Flash 8?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-timeline-navigation-through-hyperlinked-text-in-flash-8/242108)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Snazzypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_Snazzypants)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-timeline-navigation-through-hyperlinked-text-in-flash-8/242108 "2007-10-22T15:05:35Z")
Hello all, Long time no post... I am trying to add timeline navigation triggers to certain words within static text fields. I am able to link to external documents, and network file locations without issue and can u… --- ## [Complicated array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complicated-array/242105)
**Author:** [@fathed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fathed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complicated-array/242105 "2007-10-22T14:47:44Z")
\[FONT=Times New Roman\] Hello. \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Times New Roman\] I have an issue here and I hope someone can help me. \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Times New Roman\] I want to place an array of bullets (talking points) on stage… --- ## [3 General Flash questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-general-flash-questions/242104)
**Author:** [@MrH2o](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MrH2o)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-general-flash-questions/242104 "2007-10-22T14:44:24Z")
Hola! Here comes a 3 questions about Flash in general I'm gonna make a flash animation for a site, and wonder what size would be optional. Shall I expect that users have higher res then 800X600 (like 1024x768) and i… --- ## [Explain AS3 packages to me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/explain-as3-packages-to-me/242103)
**Author:** [@oreth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oreth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/explain-as3-packages-to-me/242103 "2007-10-22T14:39:58Z")
This is something I'm not familiar with. A simple rundown of their usefulness and function would be appreciated. --- ## [Return Key presses (AS2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/return-key-presses-as2/242091)
**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/return-key-presses-as2/242091 "2007-10-22T12:24:03Z")
I have code on my flash that allows the user to tab to certain buttons and press enter to enter it... but when ever I hit return with the keypress code it wipes the .swf file and goes blank... is this something to do wit… --- ## [External .swf + MouseEvent + stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-mouseevent-stage/242089)
**Author:** [@Dan0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dan0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-mouseevent-stage/242089 "2007-10-22T12:06:00Z")
Hey, I have my website as many .as classes. In these classes when I want to check the mouse is pressed I simple do: addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN,funcDown); However, I am loading in an external .swf into my … --- ## [Urgent DataGrid!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-datagrid/242086)
**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-datagrid/242086 "2007-10-22T09:08:46Z")
I'm using a datagrid to display the values of an array for a menu. The problem I have is I can't get the values of the array to display on different rows. function dataGridFunction(){ for (i=0; i\ **Author:** [@Pup\_100](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pup_100)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cart-application/242077 "2007-10-22T06:19:41Z") Hi, I need to develop an “on line store” type application. I am reasonably proficient in AS1 & have done “some” work with MySQL & PHP in relation to pulling stuff out of databases, all be it with an HTML user interface… --- ## [Trembeling Tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trembeling-tween/242068)
**Author:** [@CayoHueso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CayoHueso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trembeling-tween/242068 "2007-10-22T03:16:09Z")
Hi all, I have a movie with a movieclip instance named dada\_mc on he stage, and this code in frame 1: import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.transitions.easing.\*; var xScaleT:Tween = new Tween (dada\_mc, "\_xscale", S… --- ## [Achieving this Rotating Effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/achieving-this-rotating-effect/242064)
**Author:** [@Ammy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ammy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2007, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/achieving-this-rotating-effect/242064 "2007-10-22T01:48:07Z")
Hi! Could someone please direct me towards a tutorial for how to make an animated loop of glows or sparkles, similar to the effect used on this website layout? http://design.candy-shop.hu/ I'm new to Flash so I'm not s… --- ## [Resize Flash Stage depending on browser size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-flash-stage-depending-on-browser-size/242061)
**Author:** [@Zomis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zomis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-flash-stage-depending-on-browser-size/242061 "2007-10-21T22:15:13Z")
How to know when the browser displaying the .swf file has been resized? And how to get the new size? I've got complains from people that my Flash stages are too small, so I thought it's time to do something about it, s… --- ## [Help With Slideshow Thumbnails](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-slideshow-thumbnails/242059)
**Author:** [@Holmesc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Holmesc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-slideshow-thumbnails/242059 "2007-10-21T21:58:09Z")
For a website I'm making, I am creating a dynamic slideshow. Right now I'm creating thumbnails that display a small version of the image they correspond to. However, I'm having trouble loading the images dynamically in… --- ## [Debugger/admin tool for AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/debugger-admin-tool-for-as3/242058)
**Author:** [@dejanp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dejanp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/debugger-admin-tool-for-as3/242058 "2007-10-21T21:47:52Z")
Do you know some good debugger/admin tool for AS3 like XRay was for AS2. I need to follow all objects on stage during runtime, any suggestions? --- ## [Movie loses skin/scrollbar when files moved](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-loses-skin-scrollbar-when-files-moved/242051)
**Author:** [@SeaFoam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SeaFoam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-loses-skin-scrollbar-when-files-moved/242051 "2007-10-21T18:01:30Z")
I've converted a .wmv to a .flv and "published" it to a directory on my local hdd. It created 4 files: .flv, .fla, .swf, and .html. It works, no problem. You would think copying these 4 files to another directory, I … --- ## [I have a group of buttons to open new windows at different sizes, please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-have-a-group-of-buttons-to-open-new-windows-at-different-sizes-please-help/242045)
**Author:** [@freeeky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freeeky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-have-a-group-of-buttons-to-open-new-windows-at-different-sizes-please-help/242045 "2007-10-21T16:01:14Z")
I have a few buttons on the page that I wish to open new windows which contain solely an image. The buttons will need to open windows of different sizes. Could someone paste some code here that demonstrates how each … --- ## [Question about sound](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-sound/242040)
**Author:** [@gacca](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gacca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-sound/242040 "2007-10-21T14:04:13Z")
Hi, this probably will be a very simple question for you. I make interactive presentations in flash where sound (voiceover) is synchronized with animation (i'm using timeline based stream sound). Initially I used to lo… --- ## [MovieClipLoader loads but missing sounds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moviecliploader-loads-but-missing-sounds/242031)
**Author:** [@Charleh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Charleh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moviecliploader-loads-but-missing-sounds/242031 "2007-10-21T12:11:00Z")
I've got quite a big game almost finished so I'm just working on the preloader - the preloader had to be put into a seperate flash movie so that it would load properly without loading most of the sounds which are the bul… --- ## [LivePreview issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/livepreview-issue/242028)
**Author:** [@gr0undtek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gr0undtek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/livepreview-issue/242028 "2007-10-21T10:35:25Z")
Hi, I have a custom component where the user can change skins by entering the new skin name in the component parameters panel. I have two sets of skins included in the component. Now when the user changes to one of the… --- ## [getDefinitionByName Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getdefinitionbyname-problem/242024)
**Author:** [@TastyLamp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TastyLamp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getdefinitionbyname-problem/242024 "2007-10-21T08:05:31Z")
Ok so I have this: trace('e.props.weapon =', e.props.weapon); var wClass:Class = getDefinitionByName(e.props.weapon) as Class; var w:Object = new wClass(); Which outputs this: e.props.weapon = Beretta92 ReferenceE… --- ## [URGENT help in Contact Form with PHP Plzz](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-help-in-contact-form-with-php-plzz/242023)
**Author:** [@designursite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/designursite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-help-in-contact-form-with-php-plzz/242023 "2007-10-21T07:37:56Z")
Hi i've pasted it below, plz help me ...i cant let my website run without this form: THIS CODE IS ON THE FIRST FRAME stop(); send\_mc.\_visible = false; send\_btn.onRelease = function() { my\_vars = new LoadVars(); m… --- ## [Beginner help please!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginner-help-please/242012)
**Author:** [@bidgeeman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bidgeeman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginner-help-please/242012 "2007-10-21T00:31:30Z")
Hi. I have a cartoon character broken down into multiple layers and I need to resize and move the whole character keyframes and all. I can only seem to move objects on the one frame at once. Is there a way to be able to … --- ## [Doing a count up not down](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doing-a-count-up-not-down/242001)
**Author:** [@terryoleary1981](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/terryoleary1981)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2007, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doing-a-count-up-not-down/242001 "2007-10-20T20:03:44Z")
Hi I've followed the tutorial for creating the countdown at http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/countdown2.htm What i'm looking to do is change this to count up for example displaying the number of days since and ev… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1187) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1189)