# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1433 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1434 --- ## [Migrating .as 'tooltip' file, to .xml?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/migrating-as-tooltip-file-to-xml/220459)
**Author:** [@skitboxkilla](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skitboxkilla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/migrating-as-tooltip-file-to-xml/220459 "2007-03-26T16:20:47Z")
Just revising a tooltip stage. It's happily using an external .as file to load the title and body text into an mc, but I would like to be able to make edits without republishing the main movie each time. Any suggestio… --- ## [Drag and Drop Movieclip reordering](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-movieclip-reordering/220457)
**Author:** [@dsJonCole](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dsJonCole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-movieclip-reordering/220457 "2007-03-26T15:53:43Z")
I need pointed in the right direction, because I don't know what to call what I'm doing. :puzzled: Here's what I'm trying to do: I need to build a Flash app that has a "bin" of symbols (graphics) that I can take out in… --- ## [Control Multilevel Dynamic Movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-multilevel-dynamic-movieclips/220455)
**Author:** [@Thanigaivel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thanigaivel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-multilevel-dynamic-movieclips/220455 "2007-03-26T15:53:02Z")
Hi Every one How to control multilevel Dynamic Movieclips Example Lets take an animation, Circle is movie form one end of the stage to another. Let say "Circle1" is the instant for the animation MC(Movie Clip). … --- ## [Pause All?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-all/220453)
**Author:** [@aerahn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aerahn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-all/220453 "2007-03-26T15:48:58Z")
Hello, I am trying to create a pause button that will pause everything on the screen including movieclips/audio. Is there a way to do this? Right now I can't figure out how to pause the movieclips. --- ## [Slowdown after some time](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slowdown-after-some-time/220452)
**Author:** [@PaNtH3R](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PaNtH3R)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slowdown-after-some-time/220452 "2007-03-26T15:39:03Z")
Hello to the forum. I have some issues with my Flash movie... It slows down over time... I checked for "stage cleaning" in debuger, nothing stays on stage that shouldn't, no onEnterFrame functions are running, I checke… --- ## [Preloader for FLV Movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-flv-movie/220450)
**Author:** [@steresa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steresa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-flv-movie/220450 "2007-03-26T15:17:18Z")
Can some one tell me how I can build a simple preloader for an flv file? I am using flash 8 professional and the flv file will be streaming from my website. Thanks. --- ## [Exploring an image with mouse navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exploring-an-image-with-mouse-navigation/220447)
**Author:** [@Abus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Abus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exploring-an-image-with-mouse-navigation/220447 "2007-03-26T14:54:49Z")
I found the tutorial on Kirupa Interactive Image Panning. But it only pans to left and right how can I make it to also pan up and down with a bigger image http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/interactive\_image\_pan.ht… --- ## [\[Flash8\] - Need a "Copy Me" feature/button for Flash 8/ AS 2 widget](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-need-a-copy-me-feature-button-for-flash-8-as-2-widget/220446)
**Author:** [@stwatkins](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stwatkins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-need-a-copy-me-feature-button-for-flash-8-as-2-widget/220446 "2007-03-26T14:33:00Z")
Hello all, Very new to Flash - been a programmer for 7 years. I am trying to create a simple Flash widget that reads in XML and parses the results - I've been able to accomplish that. What I would like to do now is… --- ## [Search Engine Optimization?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-engine-optimization/220437)
**Author:** [@shlauncha](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shlauncha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-engine-optimization/220437 "2007-03-26T12:56:42Z")
First let me say I'm not sure which forum to put this is, so sorry in advance if this is misplaced. I have recently built a flash site for a client, but can't for the life of me how to index it with google or other s… --- ## [Watching object properties in actionscript 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/watching-object-properties-in-actionscript-3/220433)
**Author:** [@fat\_ron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fat_ron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/watching-object-properties-in-actionscript-3/220433 "2007-03-26T11:47:59Z")
I noticed that the Object.watch and Object.unwatch methods are gone in actionscript 3. I've tried to find alternatives but the event system doesn't dispatch events when properties change, There is a data binding system… --- ## [GetURL not opening in right frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-not-opening-in-right-frame/220429)
**Author:** [@Supernov](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Supernov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-not-opening-in-right-frame/220429 "2007-03-26T11:20:41Z")
Hi Guys, I have read previous posts regarding the subject but they all seem to come to a dead end. Due to "security" reasons flash player does not open Urls \*\*LOCALLY \*\*using the GetUrl instruction in no other frame than… --- ## [Execute An exe File](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/execute-an-exe-file/220427)
**Author:** [@rajesh84](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rajesh84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/execute-an-exe-file/220427 "2007-03-26T10:30:58Z")
Hi Friends, How We Open An exe File Using Flash Swf Or Exe File. I Use fscommand exec .But It Cant work. Also How Open If The exe File Is In cd. ie,Execute A Setup Program Using Flash File. --- ## [Flash Versions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-versions/220424)
**Author:** [@hardright](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hardright)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-versions/220424 "2007-03-26T09:44:48Z")
I'm designing a basic flash application for a large website, several thousand visits a day. I've previously been publishing for flash 6 and up. I'm wondering is it safe to move on to 7 or will I be limiting my audience? --- ## [This tutorial not working in flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-tutorial-not-working-in-flash-8/220420)
**Author:** [@rupnarayan\_b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rupnarayan_b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-tutorial-not-working-in-flash-8/220420 "2007-03-26T08:33:29Z")
http://www.actionscript.org/resources/articles/562/1/Realistic-ball-movement/Page1.html this tutorial is not working in flash8 can anybody hwelp whats wrong --- ## [Replicating this effect with Bitmapfilter (Effects)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replicating-this-effect-with-bitmapfilter-effects/220410)
**Author:** [@denizengt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/denizengt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replicating-this-effect-with-bitmapfilter-effects/220410 "2007-03-26T07:01:50Z")
Hey there all, I'm just trying to replicate this effect http://www.reactiondynamics.com/sd2.swf using flash. So far, using Senoculars blurred trails example on his website, I've got this: Only, it doesn't look ri… --- ## [Adding an XML attribute](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-an-xml-attribute/220409)
**Author:** [@ccarras](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ccarras)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-an-xml-attribute/220409 "2007-03-26T06:55:00Z")
I'm working on an XML gallery and I would like to have an attribute in the XML parent node with a title for the gallery. Due to my limited noobie abilities I have had no luck re-writing the actionscript to work with the … --- ## [DataGrid Selected Item](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-selected-item/220407)
**Author:** [@gkp\_gaurav1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gkp_gaurav1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-selected-item/220407 "2007-03-26T06:00:03Z")
hi guys there is a dataGrid on root, instance name: dataGridMain 1 column and multiple rows. when i select any item, i need to trace that. i m writing the code: on(cellPress){ trace(\_root.dataGridMain.selectedItem); }… --- ## [Preloader question - has anyone made a non-linear/non-bar type?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-question-has-anyone-made-a-non-linear-non-bar-type/220406)
**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-question-has-anyone-made-a-non-linear-non-bar-type/220406 "2007-03-26T05:48:26Z")
Hello, I am feeling creative & think it would be cool to have a preloader that isn't just the standard bar preloader. What I have in mind is to have a word being spelled out as the page is loaded. So the loader 'fill… --- ## [Strange onRollOut behavior](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-onrollout-behavior/220403)
**Author:** [@pulykamell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-onrollout-behavior/220403 "2007-03-26T03:33:43Z")
I'll post more code as necessary, but I've a feeling this is something basic that I'm missing: curr\_menu.onRollOut = function() { trace("rollout"); trace(this); this.removeMovieClip(); }; … --- ## [How to make a draggable point rotate about the circumference of a circle?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-a-draggable-point-rotate-about-the-circumference-of-a-circle/220401)
**Author:** [@bitsnpieces](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bitsnpieces)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-a-draggable-point-rotate-about-the-circumference-of-a-circle/220401 "2007-03-26T02:28:57Z")
Hello. I'm in need of some help to make a point rotate about the circumference of a circle upon dragging. How do I go about doing it? Is there something to do with the startDrag(...); ? From what I hav… --- ## [Advanced NO scale zoom in effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-no-scale-zoom-in-effect/220400)
**Author:** [@lorelei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorelei)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-no-scale-zoom-in-effect/220400 "2007-03-26T02:23:36Z")
I am trying to make a website that simulates this effect: http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2007/jeffwall/ Enter the site and click on the image and it zooms in nicely.. I have looked into Senocular's zooming map but… --- ## [Can't get Scrollbar to resize to movieclip content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-scrollbar-to-resize-to-movieclip-content/220395)
**Author:** [@IanSpangler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IanSpangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-scrollbar-to-resize-to-movieclip-content/220395 "2007-03-26T00:14:10Z")
Hi, I have been using AS (for student projects) for a little over a year now, and am currently hung up on a basic problem with the scrollpane component which I am not too familiar with. I've read all the documentation… --- ## [IMporting into flash 5](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-into-flash-5/220394)
**Author:** [@protonxp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/protonxp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2007, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-into-flash-5/220394 "2007-03-26T00:06:28Z")
hi peeps, I'm trying to import a sound to flash 5 but the Sound i wantt to import is not in the file. when i open the file through windows explorere it works fine why is this? --- ## [\_rotation nav issues, crazy deadline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-rotation-nav-issues-crazy-deadline/220389)
**Author:** [@ejewels52](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ejewels52)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-rotation-nav-issues-crazy-deadline/220389 "2007-03-25T23:17:09Z")
Hello All, I have a circle movieclip that needs to rotate to certain destinations depending on buttons pressed in the navigation. Everything works fine, except when you go from green to cyan and vice versa, it does a f… --- ## [Enforcing ListBox/ComboBox RollOverColor while already rolled over?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enforcing-listbox-combobox-rollovercolor-while-already-rolled-over/220387)
**Author:** [@DavidOrtiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavidOrtiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enforcing-listbox-combobox-rollovercolor-while-already-rolled-over/220387 "2007-03-25T22:58:36Z")
Hi guys, anyway i can have the current item in a listbox or combo i've rolled over change color? im using the .rollOverColor="0x434343"; to change the color of the item but how do i force a redraw or an immediate refre… --- ## [Play movie in full screen on Mouse Up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-movie-in-full-screen-on-mouse-up/220385)
**Author:** [@Manualist](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Manualist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-movie-in-full-screen-on-mouse-up/220385 "2007-03-25T22:32:17Z")
Hi all, can someone point me to some action script that would play my movie in full screen on Mouse Up (Please view site for example); http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/features/xx2/index.html thanks all --- ## [How to make embedded movie play indefinitely](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-embedded-movie-play-indefinitely/220381)
**Author:** [@artcoder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artcoder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-embedded-movie-play-indefinitely/220381 "2007-03-25T21:38:30Z")
In one of the timelines of my main movie, I placed an tiny animated movie clip. I want this tiny movie clip to loop indefinitely. But I am finding that once the main movieclip has reached the end of its timeline, the t… --- ## [Loading a swf file from an XML document](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-file-from-an-xml-document/220380)
**Author:** [@unrealgfx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unrealgfx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-file-from-an-xml-document/220380 "2007-03-25T21:33:35Z")
Hello all, How can I load a swf from a XML file? this is the AS that calls the link: subBut.but.onRelease = function() { getURL(this.\_parent.link); The XML file: \ \ **Author:** [@dr\_dave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dr_dave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-not-transparent/220373 "2007-03-25T19:58:34Z") Hi I am not able to remove the background from my flash. Can someone tell me why it still appears? I used Flash 8. https://home.comcast.net/~davetech/home/ Thanks Dave --- ## [Menu Question From Newbie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-question-from-newbie/220372)
**Author:** [@Zaiah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaiah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-question-from-newbie/220372 "2007-03-25T19:34:48Z")
Hi all. Want to say I have been lurking on the site for months now and I've finally joined. It's a great site and I hope once my skills advance I can actually answer a question or two. Well here's my question. I have … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1432) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1434)