# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1233 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1234 --- ## [Add COde Hints](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-code-hints/238065)
**Author:** [@chris12295](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chris12295)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-code-hints/238065 "2007-09-06T21:11:49Z")
Is there any way to get code hints and built-in help for the classes added by Adobe AIR? --- ## [Line Color Gradients](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/line-color-gradients/238062)
**Author:** [@riveroaks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/riveroaks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/line-color-gradients/238062 "2007-09-06T20:20:25Z")
I have two vertical lines - I want to apply a gradient vertically...that is a gradient that starts one color near the top of the lines and goes to a different color at the bottom of the lines. It appears right now that … --- ## [Smooth Transitions AS2 to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-transitions-as2-to-as3/238061)
**Author:** [@kbd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kbd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-transitions-as2-to-as3/238061 "2007-09-06T20:16:42Z")
Hello. Please bear with me..I had the start of this fabulous disaster in another thread ( communicating with external SWFs ) but I've since run into another issue & my brain is feeling discombobulated. I'm essentially… --- ## [setRGB or Colormatrixfilter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setrgb-or-colormatrixfilter/238057)
**Author:** [@jabberwokky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jabberwokky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setrgb-or-colormatrixfilter/238057 "2007-09-06T18:34:50Z")
Hi I have this movie link each button color swatch has this; on (release) { paint = new Color(\_root.brush); paint.setRGB(0xFF0000); \_root.iname = “Red”; } one of the targets, the coloring area has this; on(r… --- ## [TextFormat Object in Class Not Working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textformat-object-in-class-not-working/238055)
**Author:** [@awright418](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/awright418)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textformat-object-in-class-not-working/238055 "2007-09-06T17:55:55Z")
I'm having a problem with a my TextFormat object in the Letter class I've created. Whenever I call a class function that alters the TextFormat object (formatText,sizeText,colorText), the next time that one of these funct… --- ## [Flash, Ruby, and MYSQL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-ruby-and-mysql/238053)
**Author:** [@Haxorbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Haxorbox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-ruby-and-mysql/238053 "2007-09-06T17:43:42Z")
Hello, I have recenltly started database integration with Flash and was wondering if anyone has any information, links, or tutorials on how to use Ruby with flash instead of PHP. Is this even possible? Any information… --- ## [Sorting Datagrid by Date Column](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorting-datagrid-by-date-column/238047)
**Author:** [@pkarpenko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pkarpenko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorting-datagrid-by-date-column/238047 "2007-09-06T17:16:37Z")
I've got a datagrid with a couple columns with dates (in DD/MM/YYYY string format) that I'd like the user to be able to sort on by clicking the column headers. Unfortunately, Flash treats the data as numbers and puts 01/… --- ## [Convert an xml list to an array?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-an-xml-list-to-an-array/238044)
**Author:** [@ocarson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ocarson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-an-xml-list-to-an-array/238044 "2007-09-06T16:43:21Z")
Hi everyone, i'm running in to a little trouble with actionscript 3.0. I have an xmlList object, but using the xmlList is very slow, so i want to copy the data in to an array. I can do this using this loop. //set u… --- ## [Flash \> ASP \> SQL - Quick question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-asp-sql-quick-question/238034)
**Author:** [@stevs102](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stevs102)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-asp-sql-quick-question/238034 "2007-09-06T14:44:53Z")
I am in the process of saving information from Flash into a SQL db. I have the db set up and can write to it from ASP. The situation is this: There is a unknown number or reponse boxes that a user can fill out (the amo… --- ## [Motion Paths and AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/motion-paths-and-as/238033)
**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/motion-paths-and-as/238033 "2007-09-06T14:23:32Z")
Hello, I have a circle path with a MovieClip attatched to it. Is it possible to make the MC follow the path (continually looping) whilst there is a rollOver command.? Yes - of course. But .. What I want to achieve, … --- ## [PV3D, First Steps](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pv3d-first-steps/238031)
**Author:** [@Guro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Guro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pv3d-first-steps/238031 "2007-09-06T13:59:44Z")
Can anyone tell me where can i get good tutorials for PaperVision3D? --- ## [Need help on pipes game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-pipes-game/238030)
**Author:** [@Mippzon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mippzon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-pipes-game/238030 "2007-09-06T13:45:30Z")
Hey! Me and my friend are trying to create a flash game, just like the classic game Pipes. We just need some suggestions on how to make water flow through the pipes, in a nice way, just like this example: http://www… --- ## [Advance Flash AS2:: In search of a hero](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advance-flash-as2-in-search-of-a-hero/238029)
**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advance-flash-as2-in-search-of-a-hero/238029 "2007-09-06T13:43:20Z")
This is not for the faint hearted... this is an on going puzzle I am trying to get over and this is how far I've got and now I am hoping that someone else maybe able to help out. In my program text is imported from XML d… --- ## [Is the mouse over the movie?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-the-mouse-over-the-movie/238027)
**Author:** [@monk\_e\_boy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/monk_e_boy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-the-mouse-over-the-movie/238027 "2007-09-06T13:31:56Z")
Hi peoples! I want to display a tooltip whenever the mouse is over the flash movie, when the mouse leaves the movie I want the tooltip to disappear. So how do I tell when the mouse enters and leaves the movie? … --- ## [Flow list 3D](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flow-list-3d/238026)
**Author:** [@telit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/telit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flow-list-3d/238026 "2007-09-06T13:15:43Z")
http://www.afcomponents.com/components/flow\_list/ Where I can get fla source file of this gallery? --- ## [How to improve my slideshow/screensaver?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-improve-my-slideshow-screensaver/238025)
**Author:** [@kyrreny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kyrreny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-improve-my-slideshow-screensaver/238025 "2007-09-06T13:13:58Z")
Hey, I'm trying to do my first slideshow/screensaver here but it just isn't as solid as I'd like it. http://naoshige.probsd.net/work/slideshow How can I improve it? Please help a young buck out :yes: Are there an… --- ## [Migrating from AS 2.0 eval()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/migrating-from-as-2-0-eval/238022)
**Author:** [@ven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/migrating-from-as-2-0-eval/238022 "2007-09-06T11:49:56Z")
How can i do this: var o:Object = new Object(); o.a = new Object(); o.a.b = "A"; trace(eval("o.a.b")); // Outputs: A in AS 3.0 ? --- ## [Sound actions not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-actions-not-working/238018)
**Author:** [@Largo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Largo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-actions-not-working/238018 "2007-09-06T10:59:14Z")
Hi, ok this script works when viewed in my SWF but when I import the SWF to a master SWF, the script doesn't work... Can anyone help me?:) my\_sound:Sound = new Sound(); my\_sound.attachSound("sound1"); my\_sound.onS… --- ## [How to target an XML dynamicly?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-target-an-xml-dynamicly/238010)
**Author:** [@ven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-target-an-xml-dynamicly/238010 "2007-09-06T10:05:43Z")
private var myXML:XML = \ \ \ \ \ … --- ## [Play Random Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-random-movie-clip/238003)
**Author:** [@retribution](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/retribution)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-random-movie-clip/238003 "2007-09-06T08:42:44Z")
Hey all, So I have searched for this but nothing quite answers my question... I have 4 movie clips on the stage, which can be numbered or named whatever you like. To start, I need some code that tells one of them (… --- ## [Loader Bar for XML?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-bar-for-xml/238002)
**Author:** [@jpixel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpixel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-bar-for-xml/238002 "2007-09-06T08:22:20Z")
I have image paths in the XML which get loaded into a holder mc. Any method for creating a preloader for the image? --- ## [Flash-Based Email Form Using PHP Problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-email-form-using-php-problem/238001)
**Author:** [@tingwen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tingwen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-email-form-using-php-problem/238001 "2007-09-06T08:13:08Z")
I followed the steps but when the form was tested, I didn't receive it as an e-mail in my inbox. Why is this? I need help, it's quite urgent! Thanks! (I referred to the steps given in \*\*\[FONT=Verdana\] \[COLOR=#003… --- ## [Creating a Checkbox w/ ONLY AS 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-checkbox-w-only-as-3-0/238000)
**Author:** [@SGAction](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SGAction)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-checkbox-w-only-as-3-0/238000 "2007-09-06T08:05:27Z")
Is there a way to create a form checkbox using only AS 3.0? Thanks! --- ## [What am i doing wrong? MC Targeting and MouseEvents](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-mc-targeting-and-mouseevents/237998)
**Author:** [@jerryCLEMENT33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jerryCLEMENT33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-mc-targeting-and-mouseevents/237998 "2007-09-06T06:29:46Z")
Hi, I have been frustrating with this for a while now and was wondering if maybe someone here could help me out. I have attached a Flash File (CS3) with a movieclip inside. Lets say this movieclip is acting as a but… --- ## [Movieclip button does not work with mask](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-button-does-not-work-with-mask/237995)
**Author:** [@pimsme](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pimsme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-button-does-not-work-with-mask/237995 "2007-09-06T04:52:58Z")
Not very good at AS, so I am looking for help with a small problem. I have a movieclip that i have incorperated a "rewind" script from kirupa. My problem is that my MC button has a mask and does not respond due to the ma… --- ## [Best practice to use OOP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-practice-to-use-oop/237994)
**Author:** [@Arch\_Angel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Arch_Angel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-practice-to-use-oop/237994 "2007-09-06T04:46:19Z")
hey guys, I am still fresh just graduated from graphic design and I am learning flash + actionscript + xhtml/css/php by my self I am trying to catchip up with the world with flash Since, i am learning OOP ffor AS3 … --- ## [Putting 3 swf files in 1 swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-3-swf-files-in-1-swf/237993)
**Author:** [@raspcave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raspcave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-3-swf-files-in-1-swf/237993 "2007-09-06T04:28:28Z")
Hi. I'm new to this forum. Need help from you guys here. I have 3 swf files which i want to place into 1 main swf, with 3 links in the main swf able to play the 3 swf respectively. Sort of like an archive of the 3 swf … --- ## [External SWFs scoping. Need help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs-scoping-need-help/237990)
**Author:** [@kinokunya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kinokunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs-scoping-need-help/237990 "2007-09-06T03:43:08Z")
Hi all, basically i have index.swf & content.swf. \[image\] in content.swf to access launcher\_mc, you need \*\*bg\_mc.launcher\_mc \*in index.swf \*I used a MovieClipLoader to load in content.swf (external swf), targeted a… --- ## [Customizable Flash Shopping Cart](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizable-flash-shopping-cart/237982)
**Author:** [@boucher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boucher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizable-flash-shopping-cart/237982 "2007-09-06T02:07:30Z")
I'm starting an e-business and built my site with flash 8. Can you recommend a site that has good templates for a customizable cart or suggest how I can build one? Thanks. --- ## [Launching Word file from projector not working!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/launching-word-file-from-projector-not-working/237974)
**Author:** [@trafffic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trafffic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2007, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/launching-word-file-from-projector-not-working/237974 "2007-09-06T00:48:37Z")
Howdy, Have a projector file with numerous links to files in the fscommand folder. Using a FlashGeek hack that: 1. Uses fscommand to link to a .exe file, with the same name as; 2. A text file, with the name of the .pdf… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1232) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1234)