# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1553 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1554 --- ## [Help loading external swf with dynamically loaded text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-loading-external-swf-with-dynamically-loaded-text/209257)
**Author:** [@bdoggity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bdoggity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2006, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-loading-external-swf-with-dynamically-loaded-text/209257 "2006-12-07T06:15:49Z")
Hello all! I am working on a project in Flash 8 where I am loading external swfs into a container mc using the following AS: on (release) { \_root.contents.loadMovie("filename.swf"); } This works really well - howev… --- ## [Point specific frame in movieclip from html](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/point-specific-frame-in-movieclip-from-html/209252)
**Author:** [@rom76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rom76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2006, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/point-specific-frame-in-movieclip-from-html/209252 "2006-12-07T05:26:18Z")
Hi, I have a main movieclip that calls several movieclips. Is it possible to load one of these movieclips from a html link on a newsletter? Is so, what command should I read about? Thank you very much --- ## [Deep Focus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deep-focus/209241)
**Author:** [@hilow2341](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hilow2341)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2006, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deep-focus/209241 "2006-12-07T02:26:20Z")
There is an effect you use with cameras that is called "deep focus" (or on the lines of that). The effect is basically this: An object or character is being focused on in the background and the objects in front are blure… --- ## [Smiley design on flash 8!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smiley-design-on-flash-8/209237)
**Author:** [@liner986](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liner986)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2006, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smiley-design-on-flash-8/209237 "2006-12-07T00:49:53Z")
Hey guys, I done this purely with flash 8! What you think? Feel free to download it and use it as your desktop background. Size:1024x768 \[image\] --- ## [Rollout Button Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-button-problem/209232)
**Author:** [@freeky\_bonjela](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freeky_bonjela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-button-problem/209232 "2006-12-06T23:49:08Z")
\[RIGHT\]\[/RIGHT\] I have a button that when hovered over scrolls out to reveal the page. I then want it so that when someone rolls out from the button, it then scrolls back in to how it started. This seems to work ok, with… --- ## [Problem with createEmptyMovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-createemptymovieclip/209231)
**Author:** [@Caraldur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Caraldur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-createemptymovieclip/209231 "2006-12-06T23:10:20Z")
Hi all, I'm having some problems with the createEmptyMovieClip. I have a function called DisplayTechIII, this function loops through an array and create a movieclip and textfield. The text field is populated with val… --- ## [Align to the edge of an object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/align-to-the-edge-of-an-object/209230)
**Author:** [@silverspark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/silverspark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/align-to-the-edge-of-an-object/209230 "2006-12-06T22:59:16Z")
Im working on a system that loads text from an external source and scrolls the information across the screen. I've figured that part out but what I need to know how to do is get the loaded elements(which are textboxes in… --- ## [Movie clips not exporting with .avi](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-not-exporting-with-avi/209226)
**Author:** [@fluga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fluga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-not-exporting-with-avi/209226 "2006-12-06T22:06:24Z")
Hi everyone, I'm trying to export my cartoon but I'm having trouble. The cartoon contains a few scenes all with different movie clips alongside the normal animation on the timeline, hardly any action script though. I'v… --- ## [Control volume without sound object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-volume-without-sound-object/209224)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Hed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rob_Hed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-volume-without-sound-object/209224 "2006-12-06T21:30:25Z")
You are thinking why would you need to do that? Well, I have music that has to be timed precisely to the images so it needs to be embedded in the timeline and set to stream. Any other way won't match the sounds and anima… --- ## [XML Connector with Radio Buttons?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-connector-with-radio-buttons/209218)
**Author:** [@Ygramul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ygramul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-connector-with-radio-buttons/209218 "2006-12-06T20:47:37Z")
Can I use the XML Connector for Radio Buttons? I have an XML file structured like this: \ \ \ \LeSabre\ \ \ … --- ## [My head is bleeding from scratching it so hard!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-head-is-bleeding-from-scratching-it-so-hard/209215)
**Author:** [@Martha\_Stewart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Martha_Stewart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-head-is-bleeding-from-scratching-it-so-hard/209215 "2006-12-06T20:25:27Z")
OK where to begin, Flash 8 i know the answer to this riddle is very simple... yet b/c i have been staring it blank in the face for so long i can't seem to get a grasp on it. I would be very grateful to anyone that c… --- ## [Extension of Tutorial question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extension-of-tutorial-question/209208)
**Author:** [@jomer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jomer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extension-of-tutorial-question/209208 "2006-12-06T20:05:50Z")
I recently completed the "Fading Grid" tutorial available from this website, created by Voetsjoeba. I was able to get the effect without any problems but I have a follow-up question that I have been unable to find the an… --- ## [XML menu - tabIndex for accessablility](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-menu-tabindex-for-accessablility/209202)
**Author:** [@Zaid\_W1red](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaid_W1red)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-menu-tabindex-for-accessablility/209202 "2006-12-06T19:39:25Z")
Hey Guys, I've tried adding the follwing to the awesome XML menu tutorial here on kirupa to make it navigatable by the keyboard: At the top of the as: var myTabIndex:Number = 1; and then in the loops that creates… --- ## [Write-on Text Effect in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/write-on-text-effect-in-flash/209200)
**Author:** [@chalemi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chalemi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/write-on-text-effect-in-flash/209200 "2006-12-06T19:35:56Z")
Similar to AfterEffects, but strictly in Flash. Anyone? --- ## [\[AS3\]Centering external sprite](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-centering-external-sprite/209199)
**Author:** [@Dazzer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dazzer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-centering-external-sprite/209199 "2006-12-06T19:34:35Z")
I have a button. It is 64x64 I also have sprites to load into those buttons These sprites are inconsistent in dimensions I load those buttons in. I scale them down to fit in the 64x64 buttons. Now the question is , how… --- ## [How to use \_parent 2 times?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use--parent-2-times/209196)
**Author:** [@Dancso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dancso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use--parent-2-times/209196 "2006-12-06T19:00:15Z")
Hello. I'm starting this thread, because i couldnt find another here, nor flashkit. I would like to make a game for christmas. How can i use \_parent 2 times? i mean, i have a kinda complicated MovieClip, it's movieclip… --- ## [Movie Instance not playing help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-instance-not-playing-help/209190)
**Author:** [@pares101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pares101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-instance-not-playing-help/209190 "2006-12-06T18:16:44Z")
I have in the ACTIONS area where the buttons are button.onRelease = function() { about.gotoAndPlay(1); } which means that if the button is clicked it will play the movie instance name about correct?? so why isnt it … --- ## [\[AS3.0\] Handling URLLoader's Error Event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-handling-urlloaders-error-event/209189)
**Author:** [@watcher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/watcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-handling-urlloaders-error-event/209189 "2006-12-06T18:14:11Z")
Hi there, the problem \*\*is simple: \[COLOR=#000000\]there is a file\[/COLOR\] (php script) stored remotely on the server, and i want to read it into flash using \*\*AS3.0's URLLoader. However, if i unplug my cable just befor… --- ## [HELP Item="" Linking to a container in CODE, question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-item-linking-to-a-container-in-code-question/209186)
**Author:** [@EduardoD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EduardoD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-item-linking-to-a-container-in-code-question/209186 "2006-12-06T17:44:36Z")
I am trying to link the item numbers (in the code) in a vertical sliding menu to a container. I can add the number of items but then the (Flashkit) sample does not include the item linking code to a specific container..… --- ## [Multiple keyPress](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-keypress/209185)
**Author:** [@retribution](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/retribution)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-keypress/209185 "2006-12-06T17:32:35Z")
Hi, I want to say; on keyPress up, down or left do whatever I have this: on (keyPress "\") { \_root.incorrect(); } on (keyPress "\") { \_root.incorrect(); } on (keyPress "\") { \_root.incorrect(); } … --- ## [Rolling Pencil + drawing pad](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rolling-pencil-drawing-pad/209183)
**Author:** [@Backtomines85](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Backtomines85)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rolling-pencil-drawing-pad/209183 "2006-12-06T17:20:24Z")
Hey i'm totally stuck at creating a pencil that can be used on a drawing pad in flash I want it to be something similar to what i seen on this site www.jcbsong.co.uk its for a project that i am doing in uni and its total… --- ## [Shortcut keys in projector files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shortcut-keys-in-projector-files/209181)
**Author:** [@flashinapan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashinapan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shortcut-keys-in-projector-files/209181 "2006-12-06T17:11:22Z")
I have seen plenty of documentation on the shortcut keys available in the Flash development environment, but I can't find an documentation on the shortcut keys that are available in a Flash projector file. I know that Ct… --- ## [Place Clip at edge of a fullscreen movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/place-clip-at-edge-of-a-fullscreen-movie/209179)
**Author:** [@ash\_rust](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ash_rust)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/place-clip-at-edge-of-a-fullscreen-movie/209179 "2006-12-06T16:47:33Z")
Hi, I have a flash movie which will be published at fullscreen. How do I place clips on the stage so there are always at the edge of movie or in the centre, irrespective of the user's screen resolution? thanks in … --- ## [GetURL coding problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-coding-problem/209177)
**Author:** [@josephkk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/josephkk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-coding-problem/209177 "2006-12-06T16:44:01Z")
Hi guys, This is really a great forum, found lots of tips in here. I do need some help here and hope you all can help me out. I was trying to modify this file and the coding for a gallery. However, I got problem in… --- ## [Anyone knows how to Link strings to a container](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-knows-how-to-link-strings-to-a-container/209176)
**Author:** [@EduardoD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EduardoD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-knows-how-to-link-strings-to-a-container/209176 "2006-12-06T16:21:19Z")
I am trying to link the item numbers (in the code) in a vertical sliding menu to a container. I can add the number of items but then the (Flashkit) sample does not include the item linking code to a container... ti = 2… --- ## [\[AS3\] TextField height](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-textfield-height/209175)
**Author:** [@IanLiu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IanLiu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-textfield-height/209175 "2006-12-06T16:17:57Z")
How do I predict the TextField height? When I initiate one, it comes with 100 height, but I want to set it to the fonts height. I have tried the autoSize, but some times it shrinks the text field to a very tiny one, an… --- ## [Flash Crop Tool](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-crop-tool/209164)
**Author:** [@jimjiminyjimjim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimjiminyjimjim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-crop-tool/209164 "2006-12-06T15:11:17Z")
I'm trying to get this flash crop tool to work: http://flashrocket.worldoptimizer.com/article/23/flash-based-cropping-tool-released-lgpl I was hoping someone could help me get it up and running. I've copied these f… --- ## [5 simple flashrelated questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-simple-flashrelated-questions/209163)
**Author:** [@Adbul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Adbul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-simple-flashrelated-questions/209163 "2006-12-06T15:07:36Z")
Hi! I have 5 questions, which all shouldn´t be a problem to anwser for anyone who knows flash ok. Here we go... how do i publish my fla file so that others (in the forums can see it)? how do i make a preloader th… --- ## [Flash XML Photo Gallery Custimization](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-photo-gallery-custimization/209161)
**Author:** [@hicksjt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hicksjt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-photo-gallery-custimization/209161 "2006-12-06T14:53:19Z")
\[COLOR=Black\]From what I have read it seems as though the \[\[FONT=Verdana\]Photo Gallery\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[FONT=Verdana\] \[COLOR=Black\]\[URL="http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm"\] Using XML an… --- ## [Issit possible to load another swf into swf's movie clip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issit-possible-to-load-another-swf-into-swfs-movie-clip/209160)
**Author:** [@Lacus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lacus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issit-possible-to-load-another-swf-into-swfs-movie-clip/209160 "2006-12-06T14:47:36Z")
Hi, Just as what the topic is... I have 2 swf files which need to load into the main swf... But i dun want the screen to load the swf individually but i want 2 to run at the same time... Just like overlay effect... Is th… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1552) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1554)