# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1296 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1297 --- ## [Sound load order](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-load-order/232352)
**Author:** [@JD77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JD77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-load-order/232352 "2007-07-13T01:35:42Z")
Fixed. --- ## [Apostrophe in external text file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apostrophe-in-external-text-file/232351)
**Author:** [@boogooloo1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boogooloo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apostrophe-in-external-text-file/232351 "2007-07-13T01:24:27Z")
G'day guys, Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find anything specifically about apostrophes not showing up using external text. Anyway, I discovered that if I change the text file to unselectable,… --- ## [Textmate for OSX](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textmate-for-osx/232350)
**Author:** [@dewey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dewey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textmate-for-osx/232350 "2007-07-13T01:20:07Z")
So everywhere I look I read about how Textmate is the best application for programming AS on a Mac. I have downloaded the application. I have it installed, but I can't seem to get code completion to work. Now I have just… --- ## [Sending form in flash using ASP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-form-in-flash-using-asp/232344)
**Author:** [@tamar\_crewcreat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tamar_crewcreat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-form-in-flash-using-asp/232344 "2007-07-13T00:09:07Z")
Hi everyone, I'm just new here. I have a problem, I'm trying to do a form in flash to send me comment from the viewers at my website (www.tamarsimages.com), so in my button submit has actionscript code : on (release)… --- ## [DDL Portfolio Navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ddl-portfolio-navigation/232343)
**Author:** [@james182](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/james182)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ddl-portfolio-navigation/232343 "2007-07-13T00:09:04Z")
How would i build a portfolio navigation like this: i have the SWFaddress and got it working... but not sure how to build it into the below. http://www.drawingart.org/#/our\_projects/websites is it using xml and php / m… --- ## [5 button all refer to same function, which goes MOUSE\_DOWN](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-button-all-refer-to-same-function-which-goes-mouse-down/232340)
**Author:** [@dfm\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dfm_)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-button-all-refer-to-same-function-which-goes-mouse-down/232340 "2007-07-12T23:39:09Z")
5 button all refer to same function, can catch which button was MOUSE\_DOWN? Don't like to make 5 different function for just one variable to change. --- ## [External swfs wont load when the movie is played in browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs-wont-load-when-the-movie-is-played-in-browser/232335)
**Author:** [@sidecho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sidecho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs-wont-load-when-the-movie-is-played-in-browser/232335 "2007-07-12T22:29:31Z")
When the main swf is played with flash it works and the external swfs load fine. But when I try to play the main swf in a browser the external swfs do not load. I can find no reason why this happens because the paths ar… --- ## [Is there a way to load vector text into Flash CS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-vector-text-into-flash-cs3/232327)
**Author:** [@azrael201](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/azrael201)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-vector-text-into-flash-cs3/232327 "2007-07-12T21:05:56Z")
I have these Illustrator CS3 files with vector text and I don't know if FlashCS3 has a class that can load Illustrator files? what is the best/easiest way to load the text from each file while maintaining each of the t… --- ## [Oh My! Please help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oh-my-please-help/232323)
**Author:** [@Hallowed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hallowed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oh-my-please-help/232323 "2007-07-12T20:18:04Z")
nevermind...thanks...have a great day!!! --- ## [How to do a Flash pop out?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-do-a-flash-pop-out/232321)
**Author:** [@dru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-do-a-flash-pop-out/232321 "2007-07-12T20:05:11Z")
Hi, Sorry if this was discussed before, but I don't really know the correct way to describe this trick so it's been hard to search for. What I mean is not the traditional pop up windows, but those flash ads that pop … --- ## [AS2 - firefox/ie bug with onEnterFrame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-firefox-ie-bug-with-onenterframe/232320)
**Author:** [@albino](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/albino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-firefox-ie-bug-with-onenterframe/232320 "2007-07-12T19:45:11Z")
Hey, ok, this is driving me crazy. The gallery I am working on works fine when I preview it, and fine in IE, but not fine in firefox. you can see it here: http://munkydesigns.co.uk/burl I have narrowed it down … --- ## [Dynamic text glitch?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-glitch/232319)
**Author:** [@ParadoxFox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ParadoxFox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-glitch/232319 "2007-07-12T19:32:51Z")
Hey all, I've been using dynamically loaded text in my flash files for a website, and up until now its been working fine. However, I recently made an unfortunate discovery: When I publish my site to my drive, it looks pe… --- ## [Best way of loading FLV?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-of-loading-flv/232317)
**Author:** [@bluecarnumber9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bluecarnumber9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-of-loading-flv/232317 "2007-07-12T19:15:03Z")
Hi everyone, It appears the best way to load an flv sitting on the server is by using the Media Component. Unfortunately I'm using MX 2004 (actionscript 2.0) instead of MX 2004 Professional. Is there another good way t… --- ## [Updating game via .as files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-game-via-as-files/232316)
**Author:** [@Byte1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Byte1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-game-via-as-files/232316 "2007-07-12T19:12:00Z")
Im working on a Flash that loads all its scripts and stuff from external .as files. Basically making the .swf a client of sorts to display and execute, while the .as files on server contain all the functions and basicall… --- ## [Connector class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connector-class/232315)
**Author:** [@slopps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slopps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connector-class/232315 "2007-07-12T19:02:10Z")
update: Connector is finished and here to download: To see a working example: http://www.sammyjoeosborne.com/FlashTests/connectorExample.swf Hey everyone, I'm wanting to write a Connector class for my first jump into A… --- ## [Help Please - expanding menu with embedded movie clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-please-expanding-menu-with-embedded-movie-clips/232311)
**Author:** [@raptOne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raptOne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-please-expanding-menu-with-embedded-movie-clips/232311 "2007-07-12T17:43:56Z")
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I can't figure out why this isn't working! I am building a menu that has some motion to it and grows - It is a type of balancing scale with four main spheres, and when you rollover… --- ## [Loading External movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-movie/232306)
**Author:** [@3dtoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3dtoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-movie/232306 "2007-07-12T16:24:21Z")
Hi I'm trying to figure out how can I fix this problem: I have a button in my main movie scene that I have this action: on (release) { loadMovieNum("scroll.swf", 2); The scroll.swf file fills up the whole screen, but… --- ## [Optimization for Speed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-for-speed/232305)
**Author:** [@Wedge\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wedge_Man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-for-speed/232305 "2007-07-12T16:10:09Z")
Hey Guys, I'm making an AS3.0 Isometric Game for my Senior Year Project at school. Things are progressing well but I wanted to ask about best practices or things to keep in mind as far as optimization goes. Key ques… --- ## [AS3 Loading AS2 swf with \_level0 references](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loading-as2-swf-with--level0-references/232304)
**Author:** [@cybernetal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cybernetal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loading-as2-swf-with--level0-references/232304 "2007-07-12T16:08:59Z")
So here's the situation: AS3.SWF file loads a AS2.SWF and this AS2.SWF loads multiple clips trying to access \_level0. Of course, this is breaking. Anyway to force \_level0 on the AVM1 AS2 swfs so the when the child clip… --- ## [Yarg! - why can't i align flash w/detection kit?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yarg-why-cant-i-align-flash-w-detection-kit/232301)
**Author:** [@natronp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/natronp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yarg-why-cant-i-align-flash-w-detection-kit/232301 "2007-07-12T15:53:35Z")
i'm using the adobe flash detection kit (client side detection). The html page calls a javascript function that gets passed the object/embed tag attributes and writes them to the page if flash is detected. this works,… --- ## [Accessing compile-time constants](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-compile-time-constants/232300)
**Author:** [@quackor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/quackor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-compile-time-constants/232300 "2007-07-12T15:51:27Z")
on the stage I have a movie clip that is tied to class Test, inside it I have another movie clip that I named "child". Since under publish settings I have it checked to "Automatically declare stage instances" I was hopin… --- ## [Working with PHP in AS 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-php-in-as-3-0/232295)
**Author:** [@danielKirupin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danielKirupin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-php-in-as-3-0/232295 "2007-07-12T15:32:24Z")
I there a new way to work with PHP in actionscript 3.0 ? if yes where can I find a good reference on all the different methods I need to know. IF not, the same question applies, where can I find reference to how to work … --- ## [AS2 Error Class Import](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-error-class-import/232278)
**Author:** [@ChromeDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChromeDemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-error-class-import/232278 "2007-07-12T11:18:19Z")
I dont have a clue import mx.managers.DepthManager; a\_btn.onRelease = function() { b\_btn.setDepthTo(DepthManager.kTop); var b\_depth:Number = b\_btn.getDepth(); trace(b\_depth); } b\_btn.onRelease = function() { a\_btn.se… --- ## [Starting up in fullscreen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-up-in-fullscreen/232275)
**Author:** [@lelep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lelep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-up-in-fullscreen/232275 "2007-07-12T10:22:09Z")
It seems there is a limitation in going fullscreen without any user action (mouse click or keyboard). Is there someone who found out a workaround on this? My problem is going fullscreen during application startup, i.e. s… --- ## [Button wont stay selected!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-wont-stay-selected/232274)
**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-wont-stay-selected/232274 "2007-07-12T09:34:39Z")
I'm at a loss as to how to get my magic buttons to stay 'selected' or highlighted until the next button is clicked. The highlighted state is 'released' (weird - but that's the case) I've done an all-nighter & and am ha… --- ## [AS2 Class Delegate problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-class-delegate-problem/232273)
**Author:** [@liquidFusion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liquidFusion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-class-delegate-problem/232273 "2007-07-12T09:33:29Z")
Hi good people of Kirupa! I'm writing a very simple class, which is meant to affect the movieClip "ball\_mc". All I want it to do is to randomize its (ball\_mc) properties (.alpha, .x, .\_y etc). import mx.utils.Delega… --- ## [\[Q\] Difference between XML, XMLList and XMLDocument?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-difference-between-xml-xmllist-and-xmldocument/232272)
**Author:** [@manfree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/manfree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-difference-between-xml-xmllist-and-xmldocument/232272 "2007-07-12T08:33:07Z")
Hi all Could any body explain .. what is the difference between XML, XMLList, and XMLDocument var theList:XML = new XML(theXML.data); As the above syntax can retrieve the XML data, why we still have to use XMLList … --- ## [Legacy Problem - Radio Buttons (AS1)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legacy-problem-radio-buttons-as1/232267)
**Author:** [@GeoffR](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GeoffR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legacy-problem-radio-buttons-as1/232267 "2007-07-12T07:39:51Z")
A few years ago I built a Flash learning application that used the UI Radio Button component. I have just been asked to make some changes. Now I am using Flash Pro CS3, and when I output the edited Flash, the Radio Bu… --- ## [JPEG to AS3 bitmap drawing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpeg-to-as3-bitmap-drawing/232263)
**Author:** [@efnx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/efnx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpeg-to-as3-bitmap-drawing/232263 "2007-07-12T07:17:43Z")
I wrote a little php script that takes a jpg or png off the web generates code for AS3's drawing api to fully reproduce the picture as a class .as file. I'm not sure of it's usefulness because it might be quicker to down… --- ## [Checking if a File Exists](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-if-a-file-exists/232262)
**Author:** [@ChromeDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChromeDemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-if-a-file-exists/232262 "2007-07-12T07:09:28Z")
Just a short question ... How would you check if a file on a server exists and if not, check XX Times l8er again til ya find it and then go ahead with the script ... any suggestions??? thanx in advance [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1295) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1297)