# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1273 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1274 --- ## [Need some help with an application I'm building](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-an-application-im-building/234365)
**Author:** [@pokefan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pokefan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-an-application-im-building/234365 "2007-08-01T18:05:57Z")
This is an app I'm trying to build for a new website and I'm a little lost. I've tried to find some help in various places and nothing seems to work out right. I've built an email form and was going to do it that way but… --- ## [Preloading a movie?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-a-movie/234363)
**Author:** [@helios02](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/helios02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-a-movie/234363 "2007-08-01T17:42:30Z")
Using the basic approach located here http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223798&page=24 to load a .swf, I'm left with property access errors in the .swf I'm loading. I have a published .swf with a document clas… --- ## [Trying to stop people from downloading the .FLV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-stop-people-from-downloading-the-flv/234361)
**Author:** [@pares101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pares101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-stop-people-from-downloading-the-flv/234361 "2007-08-01T17:41:04Z")
Is there any way to make people not be able to get the .flv file??? and have it? http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm --- ## [Why import classes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-import-classes/234358)
**Author:** [@wvoets](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wvoets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-import-classes/234358 "2007-08-01T17:08:56Z")
This might be a stupid question… but why do you have to import classes? For instance: import flash.display.StageScaleMode; stage.scaleMode = StageScaleMode.NO\_SCALE; But if you leave out “import flash.display.Stage… --- ## [Stopping auto slideshow after one run through (Kirupa tutorial)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-auto-slideshow-after-one-run-through-kirupa-tutorial/234357)
**Author:** [@mdwylde](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdwylde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-auto-slideshow-after-one-run-through-kirupa-tutorial/234357 "2007-08-01T16:51:40Z")
Hi - I'm using the Kirupa tutorial of the xml auto slideshow. I need it to stop after it runs through all the images one time. How should I modify the code below in order to do that? Thanks for the help! Mdwylde … --- ## [Help in dynamically creating a transparent area on a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-dynamically-creating-a-transparent-area-on-a-movieclip/234356)
**Author:** [@alvinyorkie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alvinyorkie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-dynamically-creating-a-transparent-area-on-a-movieclip/234356 "2007-08-01T16:35:59Z")
I have a .jpg graphic in a movieclip on layer two (1024/768). This is used as a background. I have a .jpg scrolling movieclip on layer one. It is a very wide graphic used for displaying a panorama. I would like to be… --- ## [Flash 8 or Flash CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-or-flash-cs3/234354)
**Author:** [@riveroaks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/riveroaks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-or-flash-cs3/234354 "2007-08-01T16:16:09Z")
I've been working with MX for a while now and I feel its time to upgrade. I was wondering what you guys thought about Flash 8 and CS3 - are there any reasons to go with one over the other? I assume it would be easier … --- ## [Replacing image files with video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replacing-image-files-with-video/234351)
**Author:** [@drdave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drdave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replacing-image-files-with-video/234351 "2007-08-01T15:39:02Z")
Anyone know how to replace image files in a flash gallery with video flv? Or a tutorial. Thanks Dave --- ## [Using a "factory" class globally](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-factory-class-globally/234348)
**Author:** [@Dan0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dan0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-factory-class-globally/234348 "2007-08-01T15:19:23Z")
Ok, So i have my "factory" class which holds some functions and variables/objects (eg. glow filters) used globally by many different instances. But every time I want to use somthing I am currently initiating a new object… --- ## [Invert colors/channel of a bitmapData object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invert-colors-channel-of-a-bitmapdata-object/234347)
**Author:** [@Glidias](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Glidias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invert-colors-channel-of-a-bitmapdata-object/234347 "2007-08-01T15:16:35Z")
What's quick way to invert the colors of a BitmapData channel. (eg. I want to invert the alpha channel (eg. a pixel that is 200 in alpha channel becomes 55...). The reason is i'm copying this grayscale Perlinnoise smok… --- ## [Is there a way to export an image from Flash on the web?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-export-an-image-from-flash-on-the-web/234344)
**Author:** [@gokujou](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gokujou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-export-an-image-from-flash-on-the-web/234344 "2007-08-01T14:35:14Z")
Hello, I am trying to find a way to make an application that will export either a vector file or a high quality image for print after the end-user has added their text and made some size changes. Is there any way that … --- ## [Creating a random map into an array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-random-map-into-an-array/234341)
**Author:** [@hatu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hatu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-random-map-into-an-array/234341 "2007-08-01T14:33:42Z")
I'm trying to create a program that creates a random map for a side scrolling cave. So I need to store the roof and the grounds y coordinate into a big array, like 10 000 pieces of wall. The only way I've gotten it to … --- ## [MC levels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-levels/234340)
**Author:** [@rsquare](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rsquare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-levels/234340 "2007-08-01T14:32:53Z")
Good day I feel like this is a stupid question but it's always bothered to not know this. I have my main timeline where all of the different pages are, in this timeline I created a movie clips and inside that movie cli… --- ## [Exit(?) a class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exit-a-class/234339)
**Author:** [@mmorosky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mmorosky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exit-a-class/234339 "2007-08-01T14:03:47Z")
I've created a short game where the main class file, MainGame, creates an instance of the actual game, ActualGame. MainGame displays the start screen complete with a "Play game" button which creates an instance of Actual… --- ## [CDATA - still not formatting!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cdata-still-not-formatting/234334)
**Author:** [@bardic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bardic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cdata-still-not-formatting/234334 "2007-08-01T13:36:46Z")
Ok. I have searched the forum up and down and read about 6 different ways to supposedly add formatting to text through XML but nothing is working. I have tried CDATA, I have tried URL encoding, and I have tried HTML en… --- ## [Loading text into Text Area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-text-into-text-area/234329)
**Author:** [@apolyak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/apolyak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-text-into-text-area/234329 "2007-08-01T13:04:05Z")
Hey, I'm trying to load a simple txt file into a Text Area. I have a code but for some reason it doesnt work. If you look at the file that is attached it does'nt even show the text area in when you actually test the mo… --- ## [Loading random SWF's and IE 7 issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-random-swfs-and-ie-7-issues/234328)
**Author:** [@g\_rochford](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g_rochford)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-random-swfs-and-ie-7-issues/234328 "2007-08-01T12:56:57Z")
Hi all I am using this code to load in a bunch of random swf files onto my stage to create a sort of star field effect, but with words instead of dots and it doesnt work in IE 7. Can anybody explain why, or recommend a… --- ## [Delay flash animation after mouseover](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delay-flash-animation-after-mouseover/234326)
**Author:** [@kristjs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kristjs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delay-flash-animation-after-mouseover/234326 "2007-08-01T12:48:06Z")
Hi, I have l logo animation but i don't want it to play every time a user runs over it with mouse. I'd like it to start playing after the user has stayed on the banner for 1 second (30 frames in my case). So if the use… --- ## [Correct path to movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/correct-path-to-movieclips/234325)
**Author:** [@Lionzion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lionzion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/correct-path-to-movieclips/234325 "2007-08-01T12:29:08Z")
Hi I have a tutorial on how to preload external content by clicking a button. I manage to make it work, but only when it is in the main time line, once I put it into a movie clip I cant seem to get the referencing rig… --- ## [Timer/Listener I dont know help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-listener-i-dont-know-help/234323)
**Author:** [@rai\_kane3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rai_kane3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-listener-i-dont-know-help/234323 "2007-08-01T12:18:07Z")
I have a series of movieclips on a timeline within each movieclip is an animation I am trying to get it so once the animation plays there is some actionscript telling it to pause for 6 seconds and then play the next movi… --- ## [Tweens don't happen after resizing a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweens-dont-happen-after-resizing-a-movie-clip/234320)
**Author:** [@Nutty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nutty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweens-dont-happen-after-resizing-a-movie-clip/234320 "2007-08-01T11:48:08Z")
Hi all, please download the .fla \[COLOR=Gray\](file updated for flash8)\[/COLOR\] file, run it and you'll see the problem. when i do this: \_root.image.\_width=200; \_root.image.\_height=200; ist seems that the m… --- ## [Doesnt Scale9Grid work with bitmap?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doesnt-scale9grid-work-with-bitmap/234319)
**Author:** [@ven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/doesnt-scale9grid-work-with-bitmap/234319 "2007-08-01T11:44:00Z")
I have uploaded a test \*\*here \*\* a2.width = 300; a2.height = 300; b2.width = 300; b2.height = 300; Both clips in library have scale9grid enabled, but it just wont apply to the imported bitmap, just vector. If th… --- ## [Mac menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-menu/234317)
**Author:** [@telit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/telit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-menu/234317 "2007-08-01T11:39:38Z")
Please help me to make a menu like on MacOX. --- ## [Any Ideas on Bubbleshare.com?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-ideas-on-bubbleshare-com/234314)
**Author:** [@hir0da](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hir0da)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-ideas-on-bubbleshare-com/234314 "2007-08-01T11:31:17Z")
I'm looking to create something like http://www.bubbleshare.com. Do you have any ideas on how I should approach it, and guides to go along with it? Please do help, thanks, it will be greatly appreciated! --- ## [Calling a function when score hits 100?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-a-function-when-score-hits-100/234306)
**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-a-function-when-score-hits-100/234306 "2007-08-01T09:02:00Z")
Hey!! I'm new to the games thing - I've got a dynamic text box with the variable myScore It's counting up the numbers as I 'score'. How do I call a function when the score hits 100? I've tried if (myScore =… --- ## [Components compatible with flashplayer 9.0.16](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/components-compatible-with-flashplayer-9-0-16/234305)
**Author:** [@ven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/components-compatible-with-flashplayer-9-0-16/234305 "2007-08-01T08:58:49Z")
The CS3 components like the scrollpane requires the flashplayer version 9.0.45. The installbase for flash in my target audience is: 9.0.16: 65,21% 9.0.28: 8,22% 9.0.45: 5,15% This renders the CS3 components useles… --- ## [Need a timer to stop my movie..how?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-a-timer-to-stop-my-movie-how/234304)
**Author:** [@oavs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oavs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 7:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-a-timer-to-stop-my-movie-how/234304 "2007-08-01T07:46:44Z")
Hi I have a simple 30 frame animation which plays over and over. It plays during while the audio plays. I want to stop my animation when the audio stops. I know how long is the audio (30sec) so I just want a timer to s… --- ## [Does this break encapsulation?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-this-break-encapsulation/234301)
**Author:** [@Flashthinker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flashthinker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-this-break-encapsulation/234301 "2007-08-01T07:03:15Z")
Hi, I've been thinking about something which I do all the time and I'm wondering if it breaks the rule of encapsulation... Very often, I like to initialize certain objects in classes which are higher in the hierarchy (cl… --- ## [What is this code doing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-this-code-doing/234300)
**Author:** [@rocky86](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rocky86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-this-code-doing/234300 "2007-08-01T06:09:06Z")
hey guy can someone explain to me what is this php code doing I find it hard to understand it thx! \ **Author:** [@ticl4](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ticl4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbled-from-in-a-flash-php-contact-form/234295 "2007-08-01T04:27:42Z") I have a contact flash/php form set up on my website. All works great except the the From: header in the email I receive contains strings related to the web host and a buch a html type code: \