# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1191 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1192 --- ## [Determine if XMLNode exists or is empty?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/determine-if-xmlnode-exists-or-is-empty/241803)
**Author:** [@Mistykal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mistykal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/determine-if-xmlnode-exists-or-is-empty/241803 "2007-10-18T09:05:13Z")
What would be the best way to determine if an XMLList contains a specific node and if that node contains any text or contains a specific attribute? This is probably a stupid question, but I think i'm doing it all wrong.. … --- ## [AS3 to AS2 addEventListener?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-to-as2-addeventlistener/241798)
**Author:** [@burian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/burian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-to-as2-addeventlistener/241798 "2007-10-18T08:24:13Z")
Does anyone know how to translate this to AS2? import flash.events.\*; this.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, disableButton); this.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL\_OVER, over); this.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL\_O… --- ## [How to load a clip or image with text in dynamic text box with](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-a-clip-or-image-with-text-in-dynamic-text-box-with/241796)
**Author:** [@rajv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rajv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-a-clip-or-image-with-text-in-dynamic-text-box-with/241796 "2007-10-18T07:09:50Z")
Hi guys, Please help me! I need text to be displayed with some movie clips or smileys with it in dynamic text box. Like the below hi:q: how are you? but when i tried to do this i am getting some thing like this … --- ## [Back Button Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-button-problem/241793)
**Author:** [@ericisshort](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ericisshort)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-button-problem/241793 "2007-10-18T05:29:12Z")
okay so I have been working on a flash site that uses the back button using robert penner's method with javascript and frames (http://www.robertpenner.com/index2.html). All is going quite well and it all works fine for b… --- ## [\[Flash8 as2\] parallax question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-parallax-question/241783)
**Author:** [@variafc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/variafc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-parallax-question/241783 "2007-10-18T02:08:52Z")
My first post, so hi. Hopefully this question will help others. Is it possible to have a parallax within a parallax? I am trying to make buttons on a parallax background(using mouse x and y) pan to a location and sto… --- ## [Partigen like 'sparkle' effects?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/partigen-like-sparkle-effects/241782)
**Author:** [@denizengt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/denizengt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/partigen-like-sparkle-effects/241782 "2007-10-18T02:01:25Z")
Hey guys, I'm after partigen like sparkle effects for a project I'm working on, but don't really see the need to spend $100US or spend hours developing just to use this once. Does anyone know of a free alternative or … --- ## [Loader Class misbehaving with multiple loads of AVM1 swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-class-misbehaving-with-multiple-loads-of-avm1-swf/241779)
**Author:** [@orangehaze](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/orangehaze)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-class-misbehaving-with-multiple-loads-of-avm1-swf/241779 "2007-10-18T01:27:22Z")
Hello, I am using the Loader Class to load a AVM1 swf written in AS2., everything seems to function the first time it is loaded, and if I 'trace out' \[COLOR=Blue\]this\[/COLOR\] from the main timeline of the AM1 swf, I get … --- ## [Special characters from XML issues, wtf!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/special-characters-from-xml-issues-wtf/241774)
**Author:** [@rf1017](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rf1017)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/special-characters-from-xml-issues-wtf/241774 "2007-10-17T22:43:28Z")
I'm having problems getting special characters encoded in Unicode to display in Flash. I've done this many other times with no problems. Whats interesting is that when the XML is parsed, the special character appears i… --- ## [Draw a bitmap line or a bitmap polygon](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/draw-a-bitmap-line-or-a-bitmap-polygon/241771)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_Ruan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maggie_Ruan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/draw-a-bitmap-line-or-a-bitmap-polygon/241771 "2007-10-17T21:40:48Z")
I need to create a flash/flex/ActionScript3 program that allows user to draw lines and polygons with legends. The legends are provided as bitmap. I'm thinking that I have to use bitmapfill to do the work. Is this the bes… --- ## [MouseEvent.DOUBLE\_CLICK issues!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouseevent-double-click-issues/241770)
**Author:** [@absolutezero342](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/absolutezero342)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouseevent-double-click-issues/241770 "2007-10-17T21:37:20Z")
Do you have to perform some kind of VooDoo magic to get MouseEvent.DOUBLE\_CLICK to work? here's my code: import flash.events.\*; box\_mc.addEventListener(MouseEvent.DOUBLE\_CLICK, openFolder); function openFolder(e:Mous… --- ## [Creating A Dynamic Tip of The Day](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-dynamic-tip-of-the-day/241769)
**Author:** [@rayzdabar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rayzdabar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-dynamic-tip-of-the-day/241769 "2007-10-17T21:34:57Z")
Does anyone know of a tutorial that shows me how to add a tip of the day section in flash that uses XML to my website. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.:ko: --- ## [PHP 5 Sockets with Flash 8 - Tutoial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-5-sockets-with-flash-8-tutoial/241763)
**Author:** [@manphp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/manphp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-5-sockets-with-flash-8-tutoial/241763 "2007-10-17T20:54:47Z")
I have just followed the \[ \*\*PHP 5 \*\*Sockets with Flash 8\] tutorial by by obiAdmin (raymond): dated 30 September 2006. Some questions and feedback: Feedback: Are you aware that the files in th… --- ## [How do I make a blank button with a transparent hit area with AS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-blank-button-with-a-transparent-hit-area-with-as/241759)
**Author:** [@js916](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/js916)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-blank-button-with-a-transparent-hit-area-with-as/241759 "2007-10-17T20:25:13Z")
Hi all - pardon my first post. I'm trying to make a button symbol with a transparent hit area - surounded but a dynamically drawn border. Heres what I have. I have a simple AS script that uses goTo and lineTo (plus a ra… --- ## [AS3 PHP Secure?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-php-secure/241755)
**Author:** [@snozbunny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snozbunny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-php-secure/241755 "2007-10-17T19:21:10Z")
Please bare with me, I'm just starting to work on web development. I'm having trouble finding a decent document on AS3 and implementing PHP. I can only assume it's secure but since there's ways to decompile a flash sit… --- ## [Need help creating a dimmer (HELP)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-creating-a-dimmer-help/241752)
**Author:** [@asis76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asis76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-creating-a-dimmer-help/241752 "2007-10-17T18:58:22Z")
:beard: I am working on a project where i have to dim a room scene with a dimmer switch. The idea to take a dark room scene and make it light up User interaction the user will be able to click on a dimmer and increase… --- ## [Prelaoder Tutorial Query](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prelaoder-tutorial-query/241749)
**Author:** [@ian284](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ian284)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prelaoder-tutorial-query/241749 "2007-10-17T17:30:37Z")
Hi Guys, I have just completed the Preloader that Displays Load Progress tutorial on your site (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/preloader.htm), and have run into a problem. The issue is, the dynamic text box with … --- ## [Remove a clip from the stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-a-clip-from-the-stage/241748)
**Author:** [@xohol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xohol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-a-clip-from-the-stage/241748 "2007-10-17T17:04:55Z")
Hello, how do i remove a movie clip from the stage that is on the stage from authoring? i know removeMovieClip works for attached or created clips... but not clips that are already on the stage. thanks! --- ## [BitmapData to png](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-to-png/241743)
**Author:** [@Aquilonian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Aquilonian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-to-png/241743 "2007-10-17T15:32:58Z")
All i want is a png file with pixels with the same value as the ones from my BitmapData,Is there any way?Its just for my personal use, so i cant relly on a server with php to do it...but i can try if its my only choice..… --- ## [Problem getting animation to work in slide presentation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-getting-animation-to-work-in-slide-presentation/241742)
**Author:** [@tapps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tapps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-getting-animation-to-work-in-slide-presentation/241742 "2007-10-17T15:28:34Z")
I've created a flash slide presentation with animation on most of the slides but the problem is when I play the presentation it only runs the animation once. If I move to the next slide & go back it just takes me to the … --- ## [Problem with getting xml into button url Array and xml text on seperate buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-getting-xml-into-button-url-array-and-xml-text-on-seperate-buttons/241741)
**Author:** [@BoldLion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BoldLion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-getting-xml-into-button-url-array-and-xml-text-on-seperate-buttons/241741 "2007-10-17T15:23:54Z")
I can get most of this xml file to load and loop through array but having a little trouble getting the read more and buy tickets buttons url. The way this app is suppose to work is when they click on a different button … --- ## [Animation doesn't work in slide presentation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-doesnt-work-in-slide-presentation/241739)
**Author:** [@tapps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tapps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-doesnt-work-in-slide-presentation/241739 "2007-10-17T15:18:46Z")
I've created a flash slide presentation with animation on most of the slides but the problem is when I play the presentation it only runs the animation once. If I move to the next slide & go back it just takes me to the … --- ## [Getting an object's parent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-an-objects-parent/241735)
**Author:** [@Mistykal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mistykal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-an-objects-parent/241735 "2007-10-17T14:30:50Z")
I've made a class that extends the TextInput object and when I create a new instance of it, I would like to be able to call a function in it's parent container (another class that extends MovieClip). I don't know what … --- ## [Adobe AIR or Flex?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-air-or-flex/241734)
**Author:** [@Darren\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Darren_E)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-air-or-flex/241734 "2007-10-17T14:23:49Z")
Can someone explain the differences between Adobe Flex and Adobe AIR? I'm familiar with how to work Flash and was just getting a feel for ActionScript 2.0 when CS3 came out and re-vamped with the new (and radically dif… --- ## [Dynamic Video Issues \[CS3 AS2\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-video-issues-cs3-as2/241733)
**Author:** [@Crossfade](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Crossfade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-video-issues-cs3-as2/241733 "2007-10-17T14:19:04Z")
Ok, I have the sad-face going on right now. I'm new to ActionScript2 but have successfully made a "frankinstine" script off of forums such as this one. My applet is a dynamicly populated tree component, when items are cl… --- ## [Anyone knows how this is done?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-knows-how-this-is-done/241729)
**Author:** [@easyd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/easyd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-knows-how-this-is-done/241729 "2007-10-17T13:35:16Z")
The navigation in purple window on : http://www.itv.com Any example, .fla would be great \[smile\] Thanks --- ## [Linkage prolem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linkage-prolem/241728)
**Author:** [@22celin\_b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/22celin_b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linkage-prolem/241728 "2007-10-17T13:13:42Z")
Hi, I have a little problem that the first frame of my swf file is really heavy due to action script linkage from the library. Any preloader I have done takes so long to display itself that it only becomes visible afte… --- ## [How to keep an object from being shadowed by a TransitionManager transition?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-keep-an-object-from-being-shadowed-by-a-transitionmanager-transition/241727)
**Author:** [@benkyoto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benkyoto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-keep-an-object-from-being-shadowed-by-a-transitionmanager-transition/241727 "2007-10-17T13:10:45Z")
I have this photo gallery that zooms into the selected picture using var transitionProps:Object = {type:photo, direction:0, duration:1, easing:Strong.easeOut}; TransitionManager.start(thisMC, transitionProps); I hav… --- ## [Flash Movie in Safari 2.0.4. won't load PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-movie-in-safari-2-0-4-wont-load-php/241724)
**Author:** [@bandit8](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bandit8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-movie-in-safari-2-0-4-wont-load-php/241724 "2007-10-17T12:58:34Z")
Hi, I'm having a strange problem... I have a html page that has a flash movie embedded in it. In the movie, when a button is pressed, it passes variables to a PHP script, processes them and then sends the variables bac… --- ## [Best way to find out when somethings loaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-find-out-when-somethings-loaded/241718)
**Author:** [@Grofit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Grofit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-find-out-when-somethings-loaded/241718 "2007-10-17T12:53:28Z")
Branching off from one of my previous posts about loading dynamic content up via a class. Im wondering whats the best way to find out when somethings loaded... As actionscript is painfully asynchonous, it means that th… --- ## [Swf loaded in Container won't work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-loaded-in-container-wont-work/241717)
**Author:** [@Max\_Space](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Max_Space)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-loaded-in-container-wont-work/241717 "2007-10-17T12:48:52Z")
Hi all, I built a variation of Comic Geeks easing menu system (http://www.actionscript.org/resource...tem/Page1.html) which works fine just by itself. After loading it into a Container of my main movie, the buttons refus… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1190) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1192)