# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1326 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1327 --- ## [Inputting Variables Into Flash Object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inputting-variables-into-flash-object/229707)
**Author:** [@vectorloft](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vectorloft)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inputting-variables-into-flash-object/229707 "2007-06-19T16:47:03Z")
Hello All, I have a technical question about feeding variables into a flash object with either XML or through some sort of javaScript. I have a simple flash file that I want to work like a tabbed navigation. I am loo… --- ## ['Attached' bitmap cannot be zoomed too far?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attached-bitmap-cannot-be-zoomed-too-far/229704)
**Author:** [@markmclaren](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/markmclaren)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attached-bitmap-cannot-be-zoomed-too-far/229704 "2007-06-19T16:32:24Z")
I'm finding there's a limit on scaling a bitmap which has been attached to MovieClip using its attachBitmap method. For example, this will work correctly (shows a green and red square)... import flash.display.BitmapD… --- ## [The New Guy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-new-guy/229701)
**Author:** [@squatch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/squatch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-new-guy/229701 "2007-06-19T16:14:48Z")
My skill of using Flash is clearly at the beginner stage. However, I'm currently in the process of designing a webite. I'm an aspiring game developer so the website will be used to showcase my artwork, videos, flash game… --- ## [XML video playlist](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-video-playlist/229695)
**Author:** [@Hudson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hudson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-video-playlist/229695 "2007-06-19T15:46:24Z")
Hi, I followed a tutorial on making a video playlist in Flash using XML. it’s giving me the following error : “1000: Unable to make connection to server or to find FLV on server” I know what you’re thinking, but I’ve … --- ## [How Can I Do This!?!?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-do-this/229693)
**Author:** [@GiveMeCoffee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GiveMeCoffee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-do-this/229693 "2007-06-19T15:37:38Z")
Does anyone know a good tutorial on how to do this? I mean the moving background. http://www.eiseimedia.com/index2.htm Thanks to ALL!!! --- ## [Using XML for variable names](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-xml-for-variable-names/229692)
**Author:** [@bardic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bardic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-xml-for-variable-names/229692 "2007-06-19T15:31:47Z")
hey, I'm attempting to build a menu using a XML. I have read the tutorial on the site and I am attempt to do it in a slightly different manner. Anyways, I am trying to make dynamic variable names for my text fields. A… --- ## [Move many objects toward the mouse?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-many-objects-toward-the-mouse/229689)
**Author:** [@sicklif3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sicklif3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-many-objects-toward-the-mouse/229689 "2007-06-19T15:25:32Z")
I'm wondering if someone can help me understand the best way to tackle this ... I want to have 10-15 objects placed on and off the stage, but when the mouse comes close to the edge more objects move into place and the wh… --- ## [Loading "PHP-generated" XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-php-generated-xml/229687)
**Author:** [@AJSimpson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AJSimpson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-php-generated-xml/229687 "2007-06-19T15:01:55Z")
Hello, I’m trying to load my php-generated xml. The xml2.php file generates the XML, and echoes it: http://www.f-manija.domenas.net/awards/xml2.php And I have this flash code: var my\_xml = new XML(); my\_xml.ignoreW… --- ## [Sliding images puzzle "game" - Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-images-puzzle-game-help/229685)
**Author:** [@bonzy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bonzy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-images-puzzle-game-help/229685 "2007-06-19T14:37:33Z")
Greetings, The "game" I need to make consists of 1 large (vector) image split up into 4 rows. The user is to arrange each row (one at a time only, top to bottom) so that the picture is completed. Upon each row completi… --- ## [Controlling an external SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-external-swf/229684)
**Author:** [@jsquared90](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jsquared90)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-external-swf/229684 "2007-06-19T14:37:06Z")
I can't find a way to control an external SWF in AS3 like I used to be able to in AS2. This used to be a real simple way (among others) in AS2: loadMovieNum("yourMovie.swf",1); onMouseDown = function(){ \_level1.stop(); … --- ## [Publishing/Actionscript problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publishing-actionscript-problem/229683)
**Author:** [@sean1983uk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sean1983uk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publishing-actionscript-problem/229683 "2007-06-19T14:28:19Z")
When i use ctrl & enter to preview my flash movie all the movieclips work onRollOver (a popup info box is displayed) etc. When i publish it or put it into a html page in dreamweaver the movieclips no longer display the… --- ## [Interactive photo gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-photo-gallery/229681)
**Author:** [@aly\_ve](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aly_ve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-photo-gallery/229681 "2007-06-19T14:07:41Z")
Hi, I have an interactive photo gallery with a selection of thumbs that opens a bigger image when clicked on. Can anyone take a look at the file and show me how to adjust the code so that the larger images appear when … --- ## [Feedback Form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/feedback-form/229680)
**Author:** [@MaggieBroon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MaggieBroon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/feedback-form/229680 "2007-06-19T14:03:53Z")
Can anyone point me in the direction of tutorials or help me create a form like this? I'm really stuck!! I just need to build it in CSS for the developer & he'll do all the backend. Cheers guys \[smile\] --- ## [Hover captions tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hover-captions-tutorial/229677)
**Author:** [@aly\_ve](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aly_ve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hover-captions-tutorial/229677 "2007-06-19T13:14:36Z")
Hi, I have an animated movie clip which uses an invisible button to execute a roll on roll off function. This works fine. But as well as the animation playing on rollover I wanted to have a caption follow the mouse ar… --- ## [Scrollbar in AS 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-in-as-3-0/229675)
**Author:** [@tgooddesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tgooddesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-in-as-3-0/229675 "2007-06-19T13:01:19Z")
I'm trying to make a custom scrollbar thing, and I'm reasonably new to AS, I found a sample of how to make one that works in AS 2.0 here and I've been trying to convert it to work with AS 3.0, I think I almost have it bu… --- ## [Eval replacement in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eval-replacement-in-as3/229673)
**Author:** [@lambros](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lambros)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eval-replacement-in-as3/229673 "2007-06-19T12:55:48Z")
var currentPage=“contentHome\_mc”; contentHome\_mc.gotoAndPlay(“on”); //Functions function animateOn(page:String) { eval(page).gotoAndPlay(“on”); } function animateOff(page:String) { eval(page).gotoAndPlay(“off”) … --- ## [Why doesn't this bit of code work?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-doesnt-this-bit-of-code-work/229672)
**Author:** [@marcusbrunstrom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcusbrunstrom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-doesnt-this-bit-of-code-work/229672 "2007-06-19T12:44:56Z")
As the header said, why doesn't this work? I want to use it as a login screen in flash to my ftp. //This goes in frame actions function Login(user, pass, servers) { var cusername = user:String; var cp… --- ## [Problems with printjob and scrollrect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-printjob-and-scrollrect/229671)
**Author:** [@Tailgunner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tailgunner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-printjob-and-scrollrect/229671 "2007-06-19T12:39:46Z")
I have a sprite that has a scrollbar that uses the scrollrect feature. The sprite has several bitmaps and textfields. When I print the outer sprite (The one with the scrollrect) all of the textfields outside the scrollre… --- ## [Pause playback (setInterval?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-playback-setinterval/229668)
**Author:** [@AgentOrange](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AgentOrange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-playback-setinterval/229668 "2007-06-19T11:52:07Z")
Hi all, I have a very straight forward piece I'm working on that involves copy fading in and out but, instead of using the time-line for timings I'd like to use some script. Can anyone help me out? It's just copy fades i… --- ## [How do I do this awesome effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-do-this-awesome-effect/229664)
**Author:** [@kevmann16](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kevmann16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-do-this-awesome-effect/229664 "2007-06-19T11:02:25Z")
http://www.grey.co.uk/main.php has a really cool 3d rotation effect on the spider diagram at that page any ideas how it was done or links to tutorial for similar effects Thank You Kevin --- ## [Back button!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-button/229658)
**Author:** [@Edona\_Bytyqi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Edona_Bytyqi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-button/229658 "2007-06-19T10:13:43Z")
Hi everyone, This is my first post, and first of all I would like to say that I found this forum very helpful. The reason that I'm writing is that I need some help from you, if anyone would show me how to make a "back bu… --- ## [Weird Cutom mouse pointer issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-cutom-mouse-pointer-issue/229648)
**Author:** [@ShaneTaylor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShaneTaylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-cutom-mouse-pointer-issue/229648 "2007-06-19T07:45:03Z")
\*\*Weird custom mouse pointer issue \*\*I am trying to create a custom mouse pointer . Although it works, it works in a very weird way. The mouse gets over the mouse pointer graphics ! This is the code: // pseudoMou… --- ## [attachMovie fade in/out - Anyone done this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-fade-in-out-anyone-done-this/229646)
**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-fade-in-out-anyone-done-this/229646 "2007-06-19T07:38:46Z")
Hello!! I'm trying to work out the easiest way to make this possible. I have a series of thumbnail images, each one of them actions attachMovie - bringing it's own movieClip to my stage. When a different thumbnail/… --- ## [How to target a Movieclip within a Movieclip on the stage (in a class)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-target-a-movieclip-within-a-movieclip-on-the-stage-in-a-class/229645)
**Author:** [@blaatorx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blaatorx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-target-a-movieclip-within-a-movieclip-on-the-stage-in-a-class/229645 "2007-06-19T07:35:55Z")
Admin, Please delete this thread, it's posted twice thnx --- ## [CS3 Performance Concern](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-performance-concern/229642)
**Author:** [@glidealong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/glidealong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-performance-concern/229642 "2007-06-19T05:45:26Z")
Hello, I just created a flash movie with around 100 instances of the same movieclip arranged across the stage. When I publish the movie and open the swf in firefox I get some annoying results. Just moving the mouse acros… --- ## [Does CS3 Use actionscript 3 fulyl?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-cs3-use-actionscript-3-fulyl/229640)
**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-cs3-use-actionscript-3-fulyl/229640 "2007-06-19T05:28:40Z")
I have flash alpha 9 version, does Flash CS3 have actionscript 3? --- ## [Burning Flash to a DVD to play on a DVD player (not ROM)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/burning-flash-to-a-dvd-to-play-on-a-dvd-player-not-rom/229638)
**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/burning-flash-to-a-dvd-to-play-on-a-dvd-player-not-rom/229638 "2007-06-19T04:24:03Z")
\[RIGHT\]How can I do this, does anyone know any tutorials So I can burn my program to a dvd, play it in the dvd (its just a slideshow) Thanks \[/RIGHT\] --- ## [loadMovies to line up to bottom right reg. point? How?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovies-to-line-up-to-bottom-right-reg-point-how/229636)
**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovies-to-line-up-to-bottom-right-reg-point-how/229636 "2007-06-19T04:10:14Z")
Hello!! I've searched high & low & tested numerous methods - but no cigar for me so far... I'm having trouble with the following problem: I have a main.swf which uses the loadMovie method to bring in external swfs. … --- ## [How to create a matrix: Multidimensional array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-a-matrix-multidimensional-array/229634)
**Author:** [@costa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/costa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-a-matrix-multidimensional-array/229634 "2007-06-19T03:41:56Z")
This is an example how I set my matrix, very basic. I am sure it can optimized but at least it is working now var myArray:Object = new Object(); for (var i:int=0; i\<45; i++) { for (var k:int=0; k\<60; k++) { myArray… --- ## [Image Gallery in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-in-as3/229631)
**Author:** [@ponsho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ponsho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-in-as3/229631 "2007-06-19T03:19:30Z")
When trying to migrate to AS3 i found a problem with my image gallery, and i need to know wich is the best way to do it now, before i used to duplicate movieclips and load the thumbs inside them, and for the preload thin… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1325) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1327)