# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1470 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1471 --- ## [Operator '=' must be followed by an operand - error!?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/operator-must-be-followed-by-an-operand-error/217404)
**Author:** [@call\_911](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/call_911)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/operator-must-be-followed-by-an-operand-error/217404 "2007-02-26T18:33:17Z")
Hello.. I am using Flash 8, and I'm new to actionscript and Kirupa forums. =) Problem: Everytime I try and test my mp3 player, I get these errors on output: \*\*\*\*Error\*\* C:\\Documents and Settings\\Admin\\My Documents\\P… --- ## [Transparent Listbox background?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparent-listbox-background/217403)
**Author:** [@lariat1997](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lariat1997)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparent-listbox-background/217403 "2007-02-26T18:19:18Z")
I would like to have my data show up, but I don't want a background for the list box. Can this be done? --- ## [duplicateMovieClip- targetting MCs inside other MCs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-targetting-mcs-inside-other-mcs/217402)
**Author:** [@schmichael](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/schmichael)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicatemovieclip-targetting-mcs-inside-other-mcs/217402 "2007-02-26T17:41:11Z")
Hi there, I would like to duplicate a movieClip that exists in a SWF that has been loaded into the main movie and place this duplicate into a different SWF that is loaded intop the main movie. I am not sure if this is po… --- ## [Load jpg into Target](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-jpg-into-target/217400)
**Author:** [@ashleyppg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ashleyppg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-jpg-into-target/217400 "2007-02-26T17:34:14Z")
Hello, I have loaded a jpg into the target, but I would like it to be centered. I will be switching out the image frequently and I want the jpg to always be centered. But when loading it into the target it loads from t… --- ## [Population growth ticker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/population-growth-ticker/217394)
**Author:** [@flashfreelancer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashfreelancer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/population-growth-ticker/217394 "2007-02-26T16:35:41Z")
Newbie here. Client wants a ticker similar to a population growth that is updated every second. The year end number will be 255,287,176,721,907,000.00 Can Flash do calculations this big? Can a swf file of this tick… --- ## [Store Locator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/store-locator/217390)
**Author:** [@flashfreelancer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashfreelancer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/store-locator/217390 "2007-02-26T16:05:09Z")
The Store Locator will be built into a Flash banner (eg. sits on Yahoo) and will search the dealer's web site which is built with Cold Fusion. The user will type in a zip code and click "go" which will call up the Dea… --- ## [How do I use this? I think it is a singleton](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-use-this-i-think-it-is-a-singleton/217389)
**Author:** [@raredesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raredesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-use-this-i-think-it-is-a-singleton/217389 "2007-02-26T15:53:20Z")
At the bottom of this page: http://www.schelterstudios.com/blog/?cat=5 There is a section on spectrum analyzers. I spoke with steve (the guy who wrote it) and he said that the values are represented as 0 to 1, so 0 wo… --- ## [Flash View Entry](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-view-entry/217385)
**Author:** [@psasser](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psasser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-view-entry/217385 "2007-02-26T15:34:11Z")
I have a calculator that stores users information in shared objects. This information is displayed on a list. I need a way to access that stored information. Currently I have an array with the informaiton in it stored… --- ## [Control sound in another (html) frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-sound-in-another-html-frame/217383)
**Author:** [@immoreel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/immoreel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-sound-in-another-html-frame/217383 "2007-02-26T15:29:22Z")
Hey hi... I'm making a site (in html) with some flash elements in it. We also have a background tune playing, but when u navigate to another page the tune restarts, wich can get very annoying. I was thinking of makin… --- ## [XML/Flash Photo Gallery Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-photo-gallery-help/217382)
**Author:** [@shlauncha](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shlauncha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-photo-gallery-help/217382 "2007-02-26T15:27:52Z")
I've created a photo gallery using this method, but each time I try and load it into a movie clip, the thumbnail scroller fails to work. The thumbnails load, but the mouse does not seem to register over the hot spots. … --- ## [Load external Sound problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-external-sound-problem/217380)
**Author:** [@ebele54](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ebele54)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-external-sound-problem/217380 "2007-02-26T15:20:04Z")
I've got a problem... i have a projector file that loads 22 mp3 tracks externally. When i run the projector Some of the tracks play as in it were fast dubbing on a tape. What is the problem and how can i fix it? --- ## [Getter/Setter Methods](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getter-setter-methods/217379)
**Author:** [@cki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getter-setter-methods/217379 "2007-02-26T15:02:37Z")
Hi, "Getting" the hang of Getter/Setter methods, but could use a review of my syntax. Does the follwing demonstrate best practices, meaning the least awarkward application of the technique? // in Calculator.as class… --- ## [Webservice ok. XmlConnector. How to extract the source?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webservice-ok-xmlconnector-how-to-extract-the-source/217375)
**Author:** [@pedro\_paulo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pedro_paulo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webservice-ok-xmlconnector-how-to-extract-the-source/217375 "2007-02-26T13:33:17Z")
Hi, folks! I have a question. When I use the WebService object to connect a WSDL, i have a “result” wich is the array of objects generated througth the WebService service. Ok. I take it, call a Class and use the resul… --- ## [Actionscript book?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-book/217371)
**Author:** [@dfavrefelix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dfavrefelix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-book/217371 "2007-02-26T13:12:42Z")
It's high time I learn actionscript. What is the best actionscript book around? One that is easy to understand and that offers great examples. :jail: I need a way out of my confusion. Thanks --- ## [Main site navigation - tips or tricks?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/main-site-navigation-tips-or-tricks/217364)
**Author:** [@ELLEKKTRIC](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ELLEKKTRIC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/main-site-navigation-tips-or-tricks/217364 "2007-02-26T12:15:29Z")
Hi Everyone... There is a site I came a cross that has a navigation I really like: http://www.sachasacket.com Does anyone know of any tutorials or suggestions on how to create a similar one, or at least the basic idea? T… --- ## [TXT to XML to Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/txt-to-xml-to-flash/217356)
**Author:** [@Stefchenko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Stefchenko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/txt-to-xml-to-flash/217356 "2007-02-26T10:09:40Z")
I am trying to load a txt file into flash by putting the url in an xml file. The XML file is structured like this: \ \pictures/AW0001.jpg\ \text/AW0001.txt\… --- ## [100% stage width in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/100-stage-width-in-flash/217353)
**Author:** [@meetmurali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/meetmurali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/100-stage-width-in-flash/217353 "2007-02-26T07:40:36Z")
I am attaching flash XML image gallery. In that I want the image in such a way that has to increase or decrease with the window. ie that has to fit in window exactly when it is minimising or Maximising. Can you plz any… --- ## [Disabling all keybord events](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disabling-all-keybord-events/217351)
**Author:** [@n\_porkodi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/n_porkodi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disabling-all-keybord-events/217351 "2007-02-26T06:58:17Z")
Is there any way to disable all the keyboard events? --- ## [\*\*dimming lights effect for flash 8?\*\*](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dimming-lights-effect-for-flash-8/217346)
**Author:** [@feltlabbit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/feltlabbit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dimming-lights-effect-for-flash-8/217346 "2007-02-26T05:42:58Z")
hey all, i need to do a dimming/turning off of lights effect in flash 8. it's basically an image of a conference room with spotlight and ambience lighting all around. instead of just using alpha 100-0 for fading of a… --- ## [In need of some quick help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-need-of-some-quick-help/217345)
**Author:** [@eudora](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eudora)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-need-of-some-quick-help/217345 "2007-02-26T05:42:42Z")
Hi all! I am working on a flash now which contains a Movieclip(object) that has a textfield in it. I need to scale up the text that is being displayed so I tried to scale up the object.xscale and .yscale. I can see the… --- ## [Customising an XML Image Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customising-an-xml-image-gallery/217344)
**Author:** [@shanek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shanek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customising-an-xml-image-gallery/217344 "2007-02-26T05:03:18Z")
I have found a great gallery that I would like my XML Gallery tutorial to mirror - http://www.theage.com.au/flash/soccer/slideshow.html There are a couple of things I can't get to work. 1. Having the different sized … --- ## [Adding page in Template purchased](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-page-in-template-purchased/217343)
**Author:** [@telefonica007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/telefonica007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-page-in-template-purchased/217343 "2007-02-26T04:58:59Z")
i purchased a template and it had a total of 5 pages all in flash. i have to add 3 more. how do i do this... --- ## [Help on XML gallery Thumbnail!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-xml-gallery-thumbnail/217342)
**Author:** [@tengngan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tengngan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-xml-gallery-thumbnail/217342 "2007-02-26T04:25:16Z")
i would like to add some text into the thumbnail from this tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm. so is easy to know what is the thumbnail is the text is load from XML so is easy to edit. Can… --- ## [How to get duplicated MCs to mask?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-duplicated-mcs-to-mask/217339)
**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-duplicated-mcs-to-mask/217339 "2007-02-26T04:03:22Z")
Okay I have a mc (\_root.mainMC). Inside is a circle (mainMC.circle) and I have a line in the middle of that circle (mainMC.line). I masked the two layers within so now all you see is a line. I duplicated the line usin… --- ## [What's wrong with this preloader?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-this-preloader/217337)
**Author:** [@Hunson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hunson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-this-preloader/217337 "2007-02-26T03:40:15Z")
normally when i do a preloader i did something simple like this: this.onEnterFrame = function() { var ammount:Number = this.getBytesLoaded()/this.getBytesTotal()\*100; loader.loadbar.\_xscale = ammount; if (ammount ==… --- ## [XML - Do this once loaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-do-this-once-loaded/217336)
**Author:** [@Nineteen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nineteen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-do-this-once-loaded/217336 "2007-02-26T03:38:51Z")
Hey'a, Just starting to write a lil program with XML integration - However, I'm curious.. How do I go about tellin flash to wait till the XML is fully loaded (preloaded) before it goes ahead and does the rest of it's a… --- ## [Center images in the "slideshow Using XML and Flash" tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-images-in-the-slideshow-using-xml-and-flash-tutorial/217335)
**Author:** [@skrue](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skrue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-images-in-the-slideshow-using-xml-and-flash-tutorial/217335 "2007-02-26T03:15:46Z")
Hi I'm trying to customize the flash slide show from the "Slideshow Using XML and Flash" tutorial and have a question when it comes to centering the images. My pictures are all either 210px wide or 160px high an… --- ## [Animating Gradient?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-gradient/217329)
**Author:** [@Hunson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hunson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-gradient/217329 "2007-02-26T01:42:47Z")
here the script i use to generate a gradient as the background: if (bgcolor == 5) { wSize = 1500; hSize = 1200; fillType = "linear"; colors = \[0xAEAE00, 0xEEEE00\]; alphas = \[100, 100\]; ratios = \[0, 255\]; … --- ## [\[Flash8\] Need some help on XML content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-need-some-help-on-xml-content/217327)
**Author:** [@Smokey\_Joe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Smokey_Joe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-need-some-help-on-xml-content/217327 "2007-02-26T01:31:02Z")
Hey everybody, Basically I am trying to create a "page" in a flash program that loads a list of bands and some other info via an XML import. It displays a thumb for each band, on mouseover it displays the band name be… --- ## [An Amazing Flash Gallery Id love to copy any help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-amazing-flash-gallery-id-love-to-copy-any-help/217316)
**Author:** [@jeremychild](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeremychild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2007, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-amazing-flash-gallery-id-love-to-copy-any-help/217316 "2007-02-25T22:44:25Z")
Hey guys check this gallery out: http://www.corben.com.au/index.cfm?id=45 See that amazing simple flash gallery Could someone give me some tips on how to make one? thanks! [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1469) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1471)