# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1368 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1369 --- ## [Help With Buttons and References](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-buttons-and-references/226048)
**Author:** [@Realize\_Reality](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Realize_Reality)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-buttons-and-references/226048 "2007-05-17T19:25:39Z")
Basically I have 6 Layers RedButton Blue Button Green Button OrangeButton Text Actions Each of the buttons corresponds to a different word which I have nested inside the "Text" movieclip which when pressed SHOULD bri… --- ## [Anyone Nice Enough To Help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-nice-enough-to-help/226263)
**Author:** [@Realize\_Reality](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Realize_Reality)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-nice-enough-to-help/226263 "2007-05-17T19:16:42Z")
Basically I have 6 Layers RedButton Blue Button Green Button OrangeButton Text Actions Each of the buttons corresponds to a different word which I have nested inside the "Text" movieclip which when pressed SHOULD bri… --- ## [Actionscript 2 or 3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-2-or-3/226047)
**Author:** [@papalazarou78](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/papalazarou78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-2-or-3/226047 "2007-05-17T19:09:21Z")
Hi I've been learning flash for about a year, and have slowly been trying to get to grips with using actionscript (2). I normally grab bits of script from forums and tutorials and piece and adapt them to how I need. … --- ## [Issues with Flash Video streaming](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issues-with-flash-video-streaming/226045)
**Author:** [@Girlie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Girlie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issues-with-flash-video-streaming/226045 "2007-05-17T19:00:05Z")
Hi everyone, Well, as the title says it, I had some issues with video. Let me explain how I had done it: 1 - I've encoded a .wmv file (100Mo) into a .flv file (around 10Mo) with Flash 8 Encoder 2 - I've created a new f… --- ## [Changing mouse cursor to default on hover](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-mouse-cursor-to-default-on-hover/226036)
**Author:** [@benlacy2112](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benlacy2112)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-mouse-cursor-to-default-on-hover/226036 "2007-05-17T16:37:13Z")
Hello, So I've been pulling my hair out trying to figure this out. I've looked all over here and other websites and can't find the answer. Here's the situation: I have a movieClip that has an animation inside of it.… --- ## [Thumbnails for photo gallery enlarge when hovered over](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbnails-for-photo-gallery-enlarge-when-hovered-over/226031)
**Author:** [@njoay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/njoay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbnails-for-photo-gallery-enlarge-when-hovered-over/226031 "2007-05-17T16:14:36Z")
Hi all, I'm trying to create an archive page for the past issues of a newsletter. I've tried creating one with CSS, which looks fine in Firefox but tweaks out in IE6. So I'm trying to create an archive page using Flash… --- ## [Character comparisons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/character-comparisons/226029)
**Author:** [@EvangelosRoxxor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EvangelosRoxxor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/character-comparisons/226029 "2007-05-17T16:08:26Z")
I am trying to compare characters in a string, which is created based on user entry. This is an example of what I have right now: theText = new String(inputText\_variable); i = 0; if ((theText.charAt(i) == "#" || th… --- ## [Is there a way to put.. a movement per second in flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-a-movement-per-second-in-flash/226028)
**Author:** [@Line](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Line)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-a-movement-per-second-in-flash/226028 "2007-05-17T15:53:31Z")
Is there a way to put.. a movement per second in flash? Like if I wanted to put a rain drop could I just say move at a certain angle at 24 frames persecond covering 24 pixels per second? Doing this without using twe… --- ## [Flash 8 xml flash slideshow Loading problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-xml-flash-slideshow-loading-problems/226027)
**Author:** [@danistocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danistocks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-xml-flash-slideshow-loading-problems/226027 "2007-05-17T15:50:15Z")
:mu: Hi to everyone Big hi and thankyou to Kirupa you have helped with code for flash in the past. Your the best. Ok guys i have a real dilemma. Dont know where to start? but i'll try. Im fairly new to flash im tryi… --- ## [Communicate between 2 flash files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communicate-between-2-flash-files/226026)
**Author:** [@abraxas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/abraxas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communicate-between-2-flash-files/226026 "2007-05-17T15:33:14Z")
solved it with loadMovie.. --- ## [Flash ActionScript XML problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-actionscript-xml-problem/226023)
**Author:** [@basak\_santanu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/basak_santanu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-actionscript-xml-problem/226023 "2007-05-17T15:13:58Z")
Hi I need scroll image and text from external xml file. My project has a curved view, so I need if I keep mouse in down scoll it down and if i keep mouse in up scroll up. pls send solution if possible pls send fla + xml.… --- ## [Function.apply()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-apply/226015)
**Author:** [@Professor\_Rhyth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Professor_Rhyth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-apply/226015 "2007-05-17T14:20:10Z")
Can somebody please detail for me what the first parameter in Function.apply() is used for? Whenever I try to use the method I get a stack overflow error and I'm not sure why I'm using it incorrectly. My code is fairly h… --- ## [Reoccurring Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reoccurring-problem/226013)
**Author:** [@Realize\_Reality](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Realize_Reality)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reoccurring-problem/226013 "2007-05-17T13:53:12Z")
Ok....So I have two layers. TEXT Button This is AS2.0 btw. I applied this code: on(release){ TEXT.\_width=400; } to the button itself....and it compiled correctly...but when I preview the movie and I click my… --- ## [Color change with AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-change-with-as/226011)
**Author:** [@soundcraft](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soundcraft)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-change-with-as/226011 "2007-05-17T12:57:25Z")
I found on kirupa a actionscript, and with that AS i can change a shape's color: This code: on (press, release) { var colorful = new Color("\_root.shapes"); colorful.setRGB(0xFF0000); } Is it possible… --- ## [Basic Linkage Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-linkage-question/226010)
**Author:** [@TroyPants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TroyPants)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-linkage-question/226010 "2007-05-17T12:50:24Z")
I've seen them before, I've used them in tutorials, but I really have never understood what it does, and whats the point in using it, like what are advantages, or is it a necessity to using when using actionscript? --- ## [Virtual Tour... \*Help plz\*](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virtual-tour-help-plz/226009)
**Author:** [@mixeeplikstick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mixeeplikstick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/virtual-tour-help-plz/226009 "2007-05-17T12:42:13Z")
hi guys. i need your help. can anyone point me to the right direction on how to create a virtual tour in flash? i have no clue on what to begin with… it would be better if someone would provide me a link to a flash tuto… --- ## [Drag Question - hit area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-question-hit-area/226008)
**Author:** [@halian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/halian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-question-hit-area/226008 "2007-05-17T12:34:32Z")
I remember seeing a tutorial on this but I can't seem to find it. I have a draggable mc within a movie clip. I'm wondering how to code it so that when dragged it will move the parent, but I don't want the parent to be … --- ## [Problem with complicated menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-complicated-menu/226003)
**Author:** [@fido\_glc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fido_glc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-complicated-menu/226003 "2007-05-17T11:51:30Z")
I have a problem, actually more problems with a complicated flash menu that I am trying to build. Please help. Here is the source. The code is pretty complex. Test it several times and notice the weird things that happen… --- ## [Scroller won't stop at end?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroller-wont-stop-at-end/226000)
**Author:** [@tommiwalsh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tommiwalsh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroller-wont-stop-at-end/226000 "2007-05-17T11:33:07Z")
I've made a scroller that speeds up in either direction the further the mouse is from the centre of the scroll bar, which all works fine, but when it gets to the end of the images it jumps to the beginning again? I'm … --- ## [Interactive image panning tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-panning-tutorial/225999)
**Author:** [@albion60](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/albion60)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-panning-tutorial/225999 "2007-05-17T11:02:54Z")
Hope anyone can help with this problem. I have implemented this very good tutorial in my site: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/interactive\_image\_pan.htm I have changed the \_x parameters to \_y and \_widths to \_h… --- ## [::Very urgent::](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-urgent/225996)
**Author:** [@jyothi\_hk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jyothi_hk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-urgent/225996 "2007-05-17T10:10:44Z")
Want to save scores from the flash game file. I want to know which is the best way...using ASP,mySQL or text files or Using XML files. Can anyone guide me on this.... Any tutorials or sample files.. --- ## [Flash website: Animating logo](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-website-animating-logo/225986)
**Author:** [@davelaruedrum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/davelaruedrum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-website-animating-logo/225986 "2007-05-17T08:16:08Z")
Hi, I have an animating logo, which animates when the user comes to the starting page (only once). Sort of like an introduction to the webpage. The logo animates and then stays fixed in the left corner. Whats the best w… --- ## [Why doesn't this code work (trying to do parent\["b.b"+i\] = new MovieClip();](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-doesnt-this-code-work-trying-to-do-parent-b-b-i-new-movieclip/225985)
**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-doesnt-this-code-work-trying-to-do-parent-b-b-i-new-movieclip/225985 "2007-05-17T08:13:26Z")
How come this doesn't work, does anyone know? var b:Object = {}; b.n = 2; for (var i:Number = 0; i\ **Author:** [@bzouchir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bzouchir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-then-tween-them-rain-drops-example/225984 "2007-05-17T08:00:54Z") Hi guys, I'm more than after just a rain effect, basically how can I addChild from the library onto a stage, scatter hundered of it acrros the screen, then tween each of these instances. in this case I'm trying to an… --- ## [What do I refer the mouse as? (instead of \_xmouse in AS2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-i-refer-the-mouse-as-instead-of--xmouse-in-as2/225980)
**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-do-i-refer-the-mouse-as-instead-of--xmouse-in-as2/225980 "2007-05-17T07:05:05Z")
How do I refer to the mouse, specificly, the x and y position of the mouse --- ## [Need some help with OOP menu class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-oop-menu-class/225978)
**Author:** [@FlawedKid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlawedKid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-oop-menu-class/225978 "2007-05-17T06:41:00Z")
Edit: Just did a bit of reading I just realized I wasn't making much sense (its late) so i'll try again... I want to create a class for some buttons. First take a look at this screen dump which should give you all an i… --- ## [cs3 component creation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-component-creation/225976)
**Author:** [@glidealong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/glidealong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-component-creation/225976 "2007-05-17T05:37:12Z")
One of the greatest thing that happened with CS3 is the support for components. I had numerous classes with subtle differences. But now with components I can take care of those differences by using component parameters, … --- ## [Jpegs in illustrator, how do I get them into photoshop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpegs-in-illustrator-how-do-i-get-them-into-photoshop/225975)
**Author:** [@dtrace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dtrace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpegs-in-illustrator-how-do-i-get-them-into-photoshop/225975 "2007-05-17T04:54:15Z")
I have an illustrator file, that has a variety of bitmaps in it, they have clipping masks on them that exactly trace around the outline, so that they are separated from their backgrounds. I need to get those images into … --- ## [Quick question about "continuity"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-about-continuity/225974)
**Author:** [@johnlouis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnlouis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-about-continuity/225974 "2007-05-17T04:52:01Z")
first i show the code: //the MovieClipLoader object and other variables are cropped //--------------------------------------- all.onRelease = function() { changingImg(); }; //-----loading methods stickerLi\_2.onLoa… --- ## [Associative arrays: Array or Object?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/associative-arrays-array-or-object/225973)
**Author:** [@costa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/costa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2007, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/associative-arrays-array-or-object/225973 "2007-05-17T04:50:22Z")
Dear all, I am having a confusing night with Associative Arrays in Flash CS3. For example I wrote these lines: var listMC: Array = new Array (); listMC\["0"\] = "instance0"; listMC\["1"\] = "instance1"; listMC\["2"\] = "… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1367) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1369)