# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1436 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1437 --- ## [Referencing an MC from attachMovie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-an-mc-from-attachmovie/220220)
**Author:** [@mw2006](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mw2006)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-an-mc-from-attachmovie/220220 "2007-03-23T19:43:44Z")
Hi all, quick question -- I'm confused as to how to reference a movieclip after using the attachMovie method. Here is my code: box1.onRelease = function():Void { activateBigBox(); bigBox.dtBigBox.textbox.tex… --- ## [\[flash MX\] Actionscript based random movement from x1,y1 to x2,y2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-actionscript-based-random-movement-from-x1-y1-to-x2-y2/220218)
**Author:** [@raven\_gm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raven_gm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-actionscript-based-random-movement-from-x1-y1-to-x2-y2/220218 "2007-03-23T19:16:04Z")
I can do normal movement, or accelerating and decelerating, and just random, but the issue I'm having is a random-ish type of movement that still manages to wander across the screen from point a to point b. Is this doa… --- ## [Movie clip angle detection?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-angle-detection/220215)
**Author:** [@superbungalow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superbungalow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-angle-detection/220215 "2007-03-23T18:40:36Z")
I have the following code which detects the mouse angle, relative to a holder movie clip, and then makes the rotation of a "turret" movie clip follow the mouse. How can I adapt it for use with another movie clip in place… --- ## [XPathAPI - trouble with XPath to specific node index](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xpathapi-trouble-with-xpath-to-specific-node-index/220212)
**Author:** [@ironchefmoto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ironchefmoto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xpathapi-trouble-with-xpath-to-specific-node-index/220212 "2007-03-23T18:23:04Z")
Here's my sample XML: \ \ \ \ \Sdfsdfadf\ \asdfsdfsdf\ \Sdfsdfadf\ … --- ## [Help! button in MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-button-in-movieclip/220213)
**Author:** [@xyeight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xyeight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-button-in-movieclip/220213 "2007-03-23T18:18:05Z")
\*let say i have a mc called A. \*it can call a MC with an instance name called window\_btn. \*window can be drag and double click. \*i want to put a close button in the window MC to close the window. how to call the close … --- ## [MX PRO AS 2.0 incongruity in 1.swf between playing 1.swf & playing 1.swf in 2.swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-pro-as-2-0-incongruity-in-1-swf-between-playing-1-swf-playing-1-swf-in-2-swf/220210)
**Author:** [@GarFonz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GarFonz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-pro-as-2-0-incongruity-in-1-swf-between-playing-1-swf-playing-1-swf-in-2-swf/220210 "2007-03-23T18:02:00Z")
Salutations to all Kirupians and Visitors! I am in need of some assistance. I have searched the forum and tutorials, and did not find the solution for the problem I have. Hopefully I am in the correct forum! \<- my abi… --- ## [Flash/XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml/220205)
**Author:** [@V1SHAL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/V1SHAL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml/220205 "2007-03-23T16:30:30Z")
I'm trying to delve into the world of Flash/XML and the horrible mess they make together for me This is my XML: \ \ \ \7/7/07\ … --- ## [Combobox with Deactivated Items \[Categories\]?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-with-deactivated-items-categories/220204)
**Author:** [@DavidOrtiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavidOrtiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-with-deactivated-items-categories/220204 "2007-03-23T16:20:30Z")
hey guys, is it possible to make it so that certain items in a dropdown have deactivated items because i want to have categories like: Main Option1 Option2 Blah Option3 Option4 is it possible for Main, Blah t… --- ## [Bitmap Text and Font Symbols?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-text-and-font-symbols/220203)
**Author:** [@duncanhall](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/duncanhall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-text-and-font-symbols/220203 "2007-03-23T16:17:23Z")
When working with pixel fonts I'm using the 'Bitmap Text (no anti-alias)' rendering method, but this doesn't allow you to embed fonts. Is it therfore not necessary to embed fonts when using Bitmap Text or should I cre… --- ## [Help with dynamic buttons!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-dynamic-buttons/220199)
**Author:** [@brunosra](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brunosra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-dynamic-buttons/220199 "2007-03-23T15:51:44Z")
Hey, people! I've got the following problem: I'm trying to generate a menu using attachmovie, and this menu will load several images. the idea is fine, lol. But what is really happening is that, as I click on any but… --- ## [If button "A" and "B" is down button "C" will play frame "X"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-button-a-and-b-is-down-button-c-will-play-frame-x/220197)
**Author:** [@magjac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/magjac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-button-a-and-b-is-down-button-c-will-play-frame-x/220197 "2007-03-23T15:46:33Z")
Hi everyone! I have a setup of five buttons, four choices and one "start" I want the possibility of multiple select Example: If I press button "A" and "B" + "Start" i end up at frame 6 If I press button "A" and "C" … --- ## [rollOver on a button causes another button to rollOut](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollover-on-a-button-causes-another-button-to-rollout/220196)
**Author:** [@Ohls](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ohls)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollover-on-a-button-causes-another-button-to-rollout/220196 "2007-03-23T15:46:08Z")
I started working on a little page of mine, and I already ran into some trouble hehe. I'm kind of learning as I go along. Heres the script I'm having some trouble with: ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR… --- ## [How is this cursor made?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-is-this-cursor-made/220194)
**Author:** [@NHansen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NHansen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-is-this-cursor-made/220194 "2007-03-23T15:37:16Z")
I like how the ball stretches more the faster you move your cursor. How is that done? http://games.armorgames.com/games0015/orange.swf Thanks! --- ## [How to disable right click components (zoom in....) in flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-disable-right-click-components-zoom-in-in-flash-8/220192)
**Author:** [@Utech22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Utech22)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-disable-right-click-components-zoom-in-in-flash-8/220192 "2007-03-23T15:31:24Z")
How can I disable/hide the zoom in, zoom out, play, loop, show all, quality, rewind, forward, back, print components ... and only display 'settings' and 'about adobe flash player 9' when a user right clicks; also give … --- ## [Checking if sound is playing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-if-sound-is-playing/220191)
**Author:** [@indnkidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indnkidd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-if-sound-is-playing/220191 "2007-03-23T15:20:08Z")
Hi all, I was hoping that someone knew this off the top of their head, I don't think it's too complex. I have an interface where if the viewer is in a specific set of keyframes, there is specific audio that accompanie… --- ## [Dynamic Arrays in FMS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-arrays-in-fms/220190)
**Author:** [@arunforce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arunforce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-arrays-in-fms/220190 "2007-03-23T15:19:53Z")
Ok, I have a problem, a not so big problem, but a problem. :/ I have this array that is dynamic for FMS. ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=#000000\]\[\[/COLOR\]Client.\[COLOR=#0000FF\]name\[/COLOR\] + \[COLO… --- ## [BitmapData.draw()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-draw/220189)
**Author:** [@duncanhall](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/duncanhall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-draw/220189 "2007-03-23T15:18:18Z")
I'm using the BitmapData class to perform some image manipulation which involves using the \[COLOR=Blue\]draw/COLOR \[COLOR=Black\]method to draw a copy of a specified movieClip into the BitmapData object. This is working as… --- ## [MySql with a drop down list](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-with-a-drop-down-list/220186)
**Author:** [@jimjiminyjimjim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimjiminyjimjim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-with-a-drop-down-list/220186 "2007-03-23T15:10:20Z")
If I have variables coming in to flash from a PHP script. Whats the best way to populate a drop down list with these variables? Any help much appreciated. Thank you. --- ## [Keyboard shortcuts - Gone!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-shortcuts-gone/220185)
**Author:** [@o111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/o111)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-shortcuts-gone/220185 "2007-03-23T15:04:25Z")
They suddenly disappeared, so annoying. \[image\] Do anyone know what might have caused this? Is there a shortcut to turn them off? Maybe I did that:P \[COLOR=Red\]EDIT: \[COLOR=Black\]Umm.. some of them work though. It … --- ## [How to play a sound pattern in ms?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-play-a-sound-pattern-in-ms/220182)
**Author:** [@W84me](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/W84me)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-play-a-sound-pattern-in-ms/220182 "2007-03-23T14:37:06Z")
Hi all, I have an array with 3 numbers \[896,813,734\]. Imagine they are hits in milliseconds. Is it possible to play a sound like a beep or something precisely? example: 1st beep = 896, 2nd beep = 813, 3d beep = 734 … --- ## [Problem with PHP email form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-php-email-form/220179)
**Author:** [@Still\_Learning](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Still_Learning)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-php-email-form/220179 "2007-03-23T14:19:44Z")
Hello there, If anyone can assist I'd be extremely grateful. For some odd reason I cannot get this form to work (previously worked well in Flash MX 2004). All actions and php code seem to be in order but I've now exhau… --- ## [Somebody help me mod this thing before I go insane....PLEASE:D](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/somebody-help-me-mod-this-thing-before-i-go-insane-please-d/220177)
**Author:** [@Jehuty911](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jehuty911)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/somebody-help-me-mod-this-thing-before-i-go-insane-please-d/220177 "2007-03-23T13:33:30Z")
hey guys I'm trying to get this crazy line drawing thing to not go from a curved line to a straight line when its trying to hit its target. i want to keep it curved when it hits the target. Is there anyone who can help, … --- ## [XML/Flash Slideshow - Change hyperlink for each image?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-slideshow-change-hyperlink-for-each-image/220174)
**Author:** [@norfstar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/norfstar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-slideshow-change-hyperlink-for-each-image/220174 "2007-03-23T13:24:17Z")
Hi there, I'm new to these forums and to Flash in general so my apologies in advance if I leave something important out of my questions. I've used the excellent tutorial at http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_sl… --- ## [I need help with Sliding Page ActionScript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-with-sliding-page-actionscript/220171)
**Author:** [@designursite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/designursite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-with-sliding-page-actionscript/220171 "2007-03-23T12:44:13Z")
Hi, I would like you to please check the attached file, i've created a sliding menu which makes my pages slide. There are 3 buttons in the menu which slides up and down and the pages which slide imports external swf's … --- ## [Default Data in a Text Field + Submitting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/default-data-in-a-text-field-submitting/220167)
**Author:** [@Mazar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mazar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/default-data-in-a-text-field-submitting/220167 "2007-03-23T12:18:31Z")
Hey all, I'm encountering a problem I did not think of. I have a single textfield, that once submitted via "Get" method, sends the data to the site (Think of a google search field in a banner). In any case, I have som… --- ## [Movie Clip Menu Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-menu-issue/220165)
**Author:** [@horner2693](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/horner2693)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-menu-issue/220165 "2007-03-23T12:10:00Z")
Hi, Just wondered if anyone could inform me as to why theis is currently not working. Im sure everything is correct and should work though :-/ Heres the fla : http://www.horner.dsl.pipex.com/livebrief/TreeScene(small… --- ## [Problems with the picture size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-the-picture-size/220164)
**Author:** [@Emil\_Ellerbek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Emil_Ellerbek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-the-picture-size/220164 "2007-03-23T12:09:28Z")
Hi there, I've made a gallery combined with xml, and my problem is that the pictures do not have the same size. The empty movieclip is called "container" and I tryed to solve the problem by doing this: container.\_x … --- ## [I am having issues with my first Flash website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-am-having-issues-with-my-first-flash-website/220163)
**Author:** [@vthok](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vthok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-am-having-issues-with-my-first-flash-website/220163 "2007-03-23T10:56:10Z")
I am making my first website for my wife's cousin (who's a photographer). This is how the files are organized: (1) intro.swf contains the Flash intro and is a size of 800 wide x 500 tall (2) preloader.swf contains th… --- ## [In Flash photo slideshow XML file is not loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-flash-photo-slideshow-xml-file-is-not-loading/220159)
**Author:** [@rupnarayan\_b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rupnarayan_b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-flash-photo-slideshow-xml-file-is-not-loading/220159 "2007-03-23T09:50:55Z")
I am working with the flash photo slideshow with thumbnail http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm Its a great tutorial. I have made a slideshow of my own from that. The slideshow is running fine in my lo… --- ## [Resetting the blur effect. Please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resetting-the-blur-effect-please-help/220158)
**Author:** [@mx\_guest2004](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mx_guest2004)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resetting-the-blur-effect-please-help/220158 "2007-03-23T09:32:02Z")
Hi, I have a MC1 and I attached a MC2 from the library to MC1. MC1 has got a xBlur effect (100 and quality 3) by actionscript. It works fine. I want to reset the MC1 and next time I attach the same MC2, it runs again as… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1435) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1437)