# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1455 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1456 --- ## [Two Intermediate Questions - Functions and Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-intermediate-questions-functions-and-variables/218635)
**Author:** [@Nym](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nym)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-intermediate-questions-functions-and-variables/218635 "2007-03-09T11:41:39Z")
Hi guys! I have two doubts (intermediate level), here they are: ONE I know how to create and name a function and understand the way they work, however, is there any way for me to call a function and make it execute o… --- ## [Flash 8 soudbusy command?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-soudbusy-command/218629)
**Author:** [@juliecat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/juliecat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-soudbusy-command/218629 "2007-03-09T10:33:58Z")
Hi people, using the code that kgooding and Barn showed me, I've created a random sound picker. There is a problem though in that it can only handle one random sound at a time. If you click with the mouse the second time… --- ## [\[F8\] Accurate timed MC movement despite framerate](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-accurate-timed-mc-movement-despite-framerate/218628)
**Author:** [@steve\_b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steve_b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-accurate-timed-mc-movement-despite-framerate/218628 "2007-03-09T10:33:48Z")
Hey there, Im making a little sequencer program as part of a bigger application. The sequencer playhead MC needs to move at accross the stage at a constant speed regardless of the frame rate of application. Does anyo… --- ## [Multiple FLV's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-flvs/218625)
**Author:** [@tulling2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tulling2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-flvs/218625 "2007-03-09T09:33:50Z")
I have a flashplayer that uses basic html and flashvars to push FLV's, like this: \ \ this works fine with one mov… --- ## [Webpage Background Color Change](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webpage-background-color-change/218623)
**Author:** [@Layoric](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Layoric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webpage-background-color-change/218623 "2007-03-09T08:54:59Z")
\[FONT=Arial\]I’m building a simple 6 page website. I want each page to have a different background color but I’m running into a problem with the transitions between pages. I don’t want the colors to just appear from one f… --- ## [SWF works only on Test Movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-works-only-on-test-movie/218622)
**Author:** [@artavenir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artavenir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-works-only-on-test-movie/218622 "2007-03-09T08:43:07Z")
Hi just wanna ask does anybody know why is that when I use "test movie" in flash everything works out, my buttons are functioning as it should and it loads ext.swfs as it should. Smooth transition works for every section… --- ## [Need Help: Adding Cuepoints in Actionscript 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-adding-cuepoints-in-actionscript-3/218618)
**Author:** [@John\_NU](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/John_NU)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-adding-cuepoints-in-actionscript-3/218618 "2007-03-09T07:28:17Z")
My question deals with adding a cuepoint in actionscript 3 using code. In flash 8, i made use of the FLVplayback component which included a method \[addASCuePoint(). In Actionscript 3, I am now using the standard method … --- ## [Making executable with external text files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-executable-with-external-text-files/218614)
**Author:** [@Sakka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sakka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-executable-with-external-text-files/218614 "2007-03-09T06:32:33Z")
Hi everyone! There has to be a way to bundle an exe file so the external text file is included with it and I don't have to distribute the txt with the exe.... isn't there?? :look: If not, any suggestions ? I'm workin… --- ## [Adding function to slider](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-function-to-slider/218607)
**Author:** [@GrloftheCity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GrloftheCity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-function-to-slider/218607 "2007-03-09T04:36:32Z")
I have been using Flash for years, but am fairly new to advanced AS. I have been asked to create a scrubber that starts in the middle and can be dragged both ways. As it is dragged, a sequence of images needs to be sho… --- ## [Need help with dynamic xml vales in combobox component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-dynamic-xml-vales-in-combobox-component/218604)
**Author:** [@everlastingfuel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/everlastingfuel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-dynamic-xml-vales-in-combobox-component/218604 "2007-03-09T03:38:23Z")
Hi people I am trying to incorporate a dropdown menu to hold the titles for each image in an XML slideshow gallery I am just wondering if I am able to make use of the default Flash ComboBox component to make all image t… --- ## [A script makes flash run slowly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-script-makes-flash-run-slowly/218603)
**Author:** [@akbunny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/akbunny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-script-makes-flash-run-slowly/218603 "2007-03-09T03:15:42Z")
Hi all, I made this game where you have to drag the planets back in to orbit, the planets show up 1 by 1 in a little window and from that window you can drag them. If you dont know where to put the planet you can go to t… --- ## [All sounds off on pop-up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/all-sounds-off-on-pop-up/218594)
**Author:** [@hmmaah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hmmaah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/all-sounds-off-on-pop-up/218594 "2007-03-09T02:03:23Z")
I found this on an old post and it perfectly sums up what I am trying to do. "You have a flash file with some background music looping, and a button which activates a HTML pop-up window. Is there any possibillity by a… --- ## [Connecting the Dots](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecting-the-dots/218593)
**Author:** [@kevin416](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kevin416)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecting-the-dots/218593 "2007-03-09T01:37:17Z")
I was making something along the lines of that internet game planarity, with all the connected dots. I'm using two arrays to tell which dots to connect, but all the dots also draw lines back to (0, 0) - the upper left ha… --- ## [Class Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-help/218580)
**Author:** [@Flash\_Man1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flash_Man1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-help/218580 "2007-03-09T00:00:18Z")
hey all, i'm needing help with creating a class that i could call whenever i need it for my movieclip loader i have about 40 clips using moviecliploader...and i wish to have a preloader for each on of these clips.... … --- ## [Top Right dynamic positioning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/top-right-dynamic-positioning/218577)
**Author:** [@Flash\_Man1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flash_Man1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/top-right-dynamic-positioning/218577 "2007-03-08T22:44:35Z")
Hey All, how would you go about positioning a MC in the top right hand corner - a few pixels. And How to get it to stay even on Resize? to get it to stay in that corner so it moves with the screen resize?? Cheers, --- ## [Arrow keys and enter meny system](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrow-keys-and-enter-meny-system/218574)
**Author:** [@ahref](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ahref)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrow-keys-and-enter-meny-system/218574 "2007-03-08T22:20:53Z")
Hi, I am trying to create a retroish game and have a few features working but now need a menu system. Most older games use the arrows keys and enter for menu navigation. i was wondering if such a meny system has alre… --- ## [Adding Text to swfs?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-text-to-swfs/218573)
**Author:** [@Robin105](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Robin105)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-text-to-swfs/218573 "2007-03-08T22:14:24Z")
Basicly what I am trying to look for it something like artpad :S. http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/ I want to be able to add texts, want to be able to change the colors, ALSO I want to be able to change the font… --- ## [Question about inserting commas](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-inserting-commas/218572)
**Author:** [@fnordboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fnordboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-inserting-commas/218572 "2007-03-08T22:12:02Z")
Hello. I have been working on a calculator for an annual incentive plan that displays several dollar amounts (old salary, new salary, bonus, etc.). I have found a few functions for doing the conversion but I can't seem… --- ## [Script for Online Quiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/script-for-online-quiz/218570)
**Author:** [@Rus123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rus123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/script-for-online-quiz/218570 "2007-03-08T21:51:46Z")
Hello Good People! I need a quick script or how to for an online quiz about leadership skills. Basically I want there to be two columns with statements. Each time a user will choose a statement from column A or B. I need… --- ## [Flash's own getURL-with-javascript not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashs-own-geturl-with-javascript-not-working/218569)
**Author:** [@will\_s](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/will_s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashs-own-geturl-with-javascript-not-working/218569 "2007-03-08T21:51:04Z")
Hi, I'm trying to use getURL to open a new window that will have a specified size. I downloaded Macromedia's own tutorial/sample code for how to do this using javascript and cannot get it to work. Here's their code: … --- ## [Code for XML file is tracing 'undefined'...why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-for-xml-file-is-tracing-undefined-why/218568)
**Author:** [@lariat1997](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lariat1997)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-for-xml-file-is-tracing-undefined-why/218568 "2007-03-08T21:50:20Z")
Hey all, I want to create variables using the length of an XML childnode as the iterator. I would like to create vars named: snd1, snd2, snd3...and so on. My AS code is: \[AS\] //-------------------------------------… --- ## [\[F8 - AS2.0\] interesting math problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-0-interesting-math-problem/218564)
**Author:** [@Dom\_1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dom_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-0-interesting-math-problem/218564 "2007-03-08T20:58:47Z")
Hey people, I have a pretty dumb problem at hand, I'm trying to work out a little piece of code that can tel if an integer is even or not. Here is a little example : ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COL… --- ## [Masking transition glitch](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-transition-glitch/218561)
**Author:** [@andarts](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andarts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-transition-glitch/218561 "2007-03-08T20:16:43Z")
Hi all, slight issue with a flash banner I'm working on. You can see it here: http://www.greenmountaindesign.co.uk/march.swf As you will notice, when the square mask thing comes in (first seen with the blue mustang) … --- ## [Having a problem with php & Flash Contact form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-a-problem-with-php-flash-contact-form/218559)
**Author:** [@lutrell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lutrell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-a-problem-with-php-flash-contact-form/218559 "2007-03-08T20:02:01Z")
I received and error message(below) when I click the submit button: Method Not Allowed The requested method POST is not allowed for the URL /contactform/mail.asp. Apache/1.3.33 Server at www.test.com\[URL="http://www… --- ## [Flash site/menu problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-menu-problem/218558)
**Author:** [@silverdoves](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/silverdoves)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-menu-problem/218558 "2007-03-08T20:01:59Z")
Hey everyone! It's been awhile since I was around, but I'm working on my first full flash site and am getting frustrated with a problem. I'm relatively new to flash, so it frustrates me when I'm stuck like this. I downl… --- ## [Xml Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow/218554)
**Author:** [@Lionzion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lionzion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow/218554 "2007-03-08T19:33:28Z")
Hi I am using kirupas XML slideshow http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2...l\_slideshow.htm I have a problem I don't understand, I have published my movie, the Swf file works perfectly, but when I try the index.html fi… --- ## [Advandced Actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advandced-actionscript/218552)
**Author:** [@benny\_hill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benny_hill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advandced-actionscript/218552 "2007-03-08T19:07:24Z")
Scenario: main moveiclip with 4 other clips in it. I want the rolledover clip to scale up and all the others to scale down and blur. Question: What is the most effiecent way to code this. Would it be a "for in loop"? … --- ## [Conditional Statement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/conditional-statement/218551)
**Author:** [@sw0bes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sw0bes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/conditional-statement/218551 "2007-03-08T18:51:09Z")
I'm working on a project that involves the use of many conditional statements. Unfortunately logic has always been my weakest link. Here is the setup: The background of the movie is a flowchart style image, with arrows… --- ## [Adding Crossfade to Rhamej's Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-crossfade-to-rhamejs-gallery/218550)
**Author:** [@igby](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/igby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-crossfade-to-rhamejs-gallery/218550 "2007-03-08T18:40:16Z")
Hello everyone, I've been trying to combine Rhamej's wonderful XML gallery with Scotty's Crossfading gallery. I understand both of them separately and have modified both of them for fun, but they use such different fu… --- ## [Is there a secret to distortion free pan and zoom of images?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-secret-to-distortion-free-pan-and-zoom-of-images/218546)
**Author:** [@markkra](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/markkra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-secret-to-distortion-free-pan-and-zoom-of-images/218546 "2007-03-08T17:45:31Z")
We're trying to implement a smooth distortion free pan and zoom similar to the pan and zoom slide show in Windows Vista. I'm using the Tween class for the animation. For zoom I'm tweening the \_width property then setting… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1454) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1456)