# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=157 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 158 --- ## [Add Child/Remove Child](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-child-remove-child/322316)
**Author:** [@mustangmania15](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mustangmania15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-child-remove-child/322316 "2011-05-17T21:40:37Z")
I am having an issue with my flash website. I've created it mostly using flash actionscript 3.0. My website is one large graphic that tweens to page coordinates. Each page is then loaded in with this script: //Defin… --- ## [\[Flash Pro 8\] Need help displaying random xml data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-8-need-help-displaying-random-xml-data/322315)
**Author:** [@vkwebcommander](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vkwebcommander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-8-need-help-displaying-random-xml-data/322315 "2011-05-17T21:35:19Z")
I was able to tweak Kirupa's "Displaying XML Data in Flash" tutorial to use as a text banner for a baseball website (displays old newspaper headlines). However, I am unfamiliar with ActionScript and I do not know how to … --- ## [Converting simple AS1 to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-simple-as1-to-as3/322314)
**Author:** [@sirlambert](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sirlambert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-simple-as1-to-as3/322314 "2011-05-17T21:01:08Z")
Hello, this is my first post. Thanks very much for this forum and for any answers in advance. I've had a search around and found that its not possible to automatically convert AS1 to AS3, so I was wondering if I could g… --- ## [Output JPG from webpage using jpegencoder?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/output-jpg-from-webpage-using-jpegencoder/322310)
**Author:** [@Hzle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hzle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/output-jpg-from-webpage-using-jpegencoder/322310 "2011-05-17T16:45:16Z")
Related to my last question on this forum, but this is a query on what my approach to a problem should best be. I want a someone using my .swf from a browser to be able to download a "snapshot" of the swf onto their mach… --- ## [No sound in FF & no show in Apple Stuff?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-sound-in-ff-no-show-in-apple-stuff/322307)
**Author:** [@french01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/french01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-sound-in-ff-no-show-in-apple-stuff/322307 "2011-05-17T15:21:15Z")
Can you tell me why the \[COLOR=Red\]sound\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=Red\]does not play\[/COLOR\] in FireFox but does in Chrome & Safari? The sound is not embeded in DW but is in the Flash. Also I want to know what is wrong with my DW s… --- ## [Collision with 5 different objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/collision-with-5-different-objects/322306)
**Author:** [@pake](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/collision-with-5-different-objects/322306 "2011-05-17T15:19:14Z")
Hello I've got a simple function checking the collision between one object to four others. I'm pretty sure I made it work earlier today but it doesn't anymore, I'm utterly perplexed by this. if(square,… --- ## [\[Flash Pro 8\] Multiple Else Ifs with radio buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-8-multiple-else-ifs-with-radio-buttons/322304)
**Author:** [@AndyJJ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AndyJJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-8-multiple-else-ifs-with-radio-buttons/322304 "2011-05-17T15:00:41Z")
Flash Professional 8 / AS 2.0 Yeah, I’m new to this. I’ve got a movie clip that’s made up of 4 radio buttons and a regular button that will direct to 1 of 4 URLs on release, depending on which radio button is selected. … --- ## [MBT schuhe München The glorious cause of high mor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mbt-schuhe-munchen-the-glorious-cause-of-high-mor/322296)
**Author:** [@v1199995](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/v1199995)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mbt-schuhe-munchen-the-glorious-cause-of-high-mor/322296 "2011-05-17T12:08:27Z")
Noble morality brilliant career 【Abstract】 The application of computers in the level of development of computer science students a good opportunity, but also make our higher education requirements. Vocational school… --- ## [Remove functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-functions/322293)
**Author:** [@deFacto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deFacto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-functions/322293 "2011-05-17T10:54:12Z")
hi I have a function (doAll) that includes a collision detection, upon collision I use several removeChild, removeListener statements. Below these I end the doAll function, and add several other listeners, however the re… --- ## [How much memory does a reference take up?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-memory-does-a-reference-take-up/322292)
**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-memory-does-a-reference-take-up/322292 "2011-05-17T10:29:57Z")
If you ignore all the extra memory overhead involved in storing variables (such as keeping track of property names etc)... How many bytes does Flash use to store a single reference to a "complex object"? And a relate… --- ## [JPEGENcoder with text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpegencoder-with-text/322291)
**Author:** [@Hzle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hzle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpegencoder-with-text/322291 "2011-05-17T09:51:31Z")
Hi all, I'm trying to take a 'snapshot' of a Sprite that I've drawn lots of graphics over, and added Texts and other Sprites to. I've been using JPEGEncoder to do this and it's now working fairly well\*, but the TextF… --- ## [Need serious help unloading movieclips in AS3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-serious-help-unloading-movieclips-in-as3-0/322290)
**Author:** [@makinde](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/makinde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-serious-help-unloading-movieclips-in-as3-0/322290 "2011-05-17T09:12:03Z")
Hey guys I'm pretty new to actionscript 3.0 and thus I get the feeling I'm making a very juvenile mistake.. either way I have been trying to solve this problem for hours to no avail. I have an assignment in uni to produc… --- ## [Encryption, built in class?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/encryption-built-in-class/322279)
**Author:** [@holborner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/holborner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/encryption-built-in-class/322279 "2011-05-17T01:36:01Z")
Hi, I want to write a document class to be run within Flash on another computer. I would have the encrypted message in the code and when the class is run it returns the decrypted message. I can see there're many 3rd pa… --- ## [Bitmap HitTest + Scrolling Tiled Map](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-hittest-scrolling-tiled-map/322278)
**Author:** [@selacius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/selacius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-hittest-scrolling-tiled-map/322278 "2011-05-17T01:04:31Z")
I am trying to find a better way to detect collisions on my bird's eye view RPG. I have the map setup into different bitmap layers based (ground, clutter, collidable objects). These bitmap layers are added to the screen … --- ## [Garbage Collection on Textfields?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-on-textfields/322277)
**Author:** [@Black\_Drazon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Black_Drazon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-on-textfields/322277 "2011-05-17T00:03:53Z")
I'm running Flash CS4 and compiling a project for Flash 10, at least for the time being. The short of my question is this: do TextFields have a memory leak? I was trying to track down leaks in my code (my code is a mor… --- ## [hitTestObject in a for statement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittestobject-in-a-for-statement/322271)
**Author:** [@Tattered](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tattered)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittestobject-in-a-for-statement/322271 "2011-05-16T17:52:19Z")
Ok I am building a DnD, I have a hitTest setup, and I know when it hits it. But I can't get out of the for statement if I drop it on the second object. It says it hit it, and then anims back to org. place. public func… --- ## [Ways of connecting flash to facebook](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ways-of-connecting-flash-to-facebook/322270)
**Author:** [@nikhil104iic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nikhil104iic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ways-of-connecting-flash-to-facebook/322270 "2011-05-16T17:33:00Z")
Hello folks.. Just a curious question. Apart from Graph API, is there any other way of delivering data to facebook from flash(as3). Thanks, Nikhil --- ## [Alias for an instance name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alias-for-an-instance-name/322268)
**Author:** [@GiGaGiG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GiGaGiG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alias-for-an-instance-name/322268 "2011-05-16T16:20:44Z")
Hi everybody! I'd like to know how to create an alias for a very long sequence like wheelContainer.boxObject.squareTip.etc : I have a nested series of instance names, one inside the other, and I'd like to use a short n… --- ## [Pause function from main timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-function-from-main-timeline/322267)
**Author:** [@Winstonian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Winstonian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-function-from-main-timeline/322267 "2011-05-16T16:15:21Z")
Hello, I want to invoke a function from the main movie. the function is located in a loaded swf. I have a pause button that's on the main timeline/swf. How do i trigger this function from the main swf? Here is the func… --- ## [Be a Keyboard Ninja!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/be-a-keyboard-ninja/322266)
**Author:** [@Travisism](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Travisism)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/be-a-keyboard-ninja/322266 "2011-05-16T15:09:18Z")
Keyboard Ninja http://www.funtotype.com/game/keyboard-ninja \[image\] Yay I finished my second game =D This one, like my last one, is a game to help you practice your typing skills. In this one however you type lett… --- ## [Play & Stop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-stop/322262)
**Author:** [@LightningJoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LightningJoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-stop/322262 "2011-05-16T12:28:01Z")
I don't know why, but the Search function here for me turns up a blank white page. I've tried Safari too and get the same thing. I'm sure this is a fairly simple and common question, but can't get the Search feature to f… --- ## [How to print a credit size card with flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-print-a-credit-size-card-with-flash/322261)
**Author:** [@celestale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/celestale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-print-a-credit-size-card-with-flash/322261 "2011-05-16T12:07:24Z")
Hello peeps! \*\*update: \*\*I'm doing a kiosk-type flash application. and i have a print function at the end of the application, to print the receipt... but.. 1) whenever I press the PRINT button in flash, it will pop o… --- ## [Thumbs for video files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbs-for-video-files/322260)
**Author:** [@bumb0x](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bumb0x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thumbs-for-video-files/322260 "2011-05-16T12:01:21Z")
Hi everybody. I'm working on AIR app, that makes different operations with local files and i need to display thumbs for selected video files (for example 1st frame). How can i do that for .avi, .flv, and .mp4 files? --- ## [Abercrombie Google Gamil services to increase data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/abercrombie-google-gamil-services-to-increase-data/322259)
**Author:** [@odpnczlg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/odpnczlg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/abercrombie-google-gamil-services-to-increase-data/322259 "2011-05-16T11:27:09Z")
,\[Abercrombie Google Gamil services to increase data synchronization with the phone SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 10 message,\[url=http://www.abercrombiefitch2011.org\]Abercrombie, the beginning of this week, Google added synchr… --- ## [How to retrieve values from an array to create instances of a MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-retrieve-values-from-an-array-to-create-instances-of-a-movieclip/322256)
**Author:** [@NoobSurfer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NoobSurfer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-retrieve-values-from-an-array-to-create-instances-of-a-movieclip/322256 "2011-05-16T10:53:56Z")
I am currently trying to create a piece of code that will retrieve values from a 2D array and use them as x and y values to position instances of a MovieClip called mcMain. The code for the array will look something like… --- ## [Brand New Apple Tablet iPad 64GB (Wi-Fi + 3G) .....$500usd](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/brand-new-apple-tablet-ipad-64gb-wi-fi-3g-500usd/322253)
**Author:** [@bravacom67](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bravacom67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/brand-new-apple-tablet-ipad-64gb-wi-fi-3g-500usd/322253 "2011-05-16T10:41:07Z")
\*\*PHONEBYTE LIMITED specialize in a wide range of products such as Computer, mobile phones, plasma & lcd tv, mp3 & mp4 players, video games console, digital cameras, dvd players (Etc) at cheap & affordable prices. we are… --- ## [Flash game - storing high scores, winners with multiple users](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-game-storing-high-scores-winners-with-multiple-users/322251)
**Author:** [@zingzangzung](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zingzangzung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-game-storing-high-scores-winners-with-multiple-users/322251 "2011-05-16T10:26:30Z")
I've been asked if I can build a game, which lots of people will play and the overall winner will get a prize. The game part is simple enough, and I know enough PHP/MySQL to put something together to store the results … --- ## [Add mc's of same object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-mcs-of-same-object/322250)
**Author:** [@12abhi12](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/12abhi12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-mcs-of-same-object/322250 "2011-05-16T09:24:02Z")
I have an object "k". I have to add an mc for k everytime the mouse clicks. Also, each added mc should have a speed in x direction. How do I achieve this? --- ## [How do you get the x and y co ordinates of an object in a movieclip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-get-the-x-and-y-co-ordinates-of-an-object-in-a-movieclip/322249)
**Author:** [@OhMyJosh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OhMyJosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-get-the-x-and-y-co-ordinates-of-an-object-in-a-movieclip/322249 "2011-05-16T07:25:22Z")
Basically there's an object in a movieclip. I want to find the location of that object in relation to the movieclip, not of the object's symbol. So when i and look at the x and y of it, it wont show 0, it will show the x… --- ## [Using array to populate from 00 to 59](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-array-to-populate-from-00-to-59/322248)
**Author:** [@celestale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/celestale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-array-to-populate-from-00-to-59/322248 "2011-05-16T06:28:38Z")
Hi guys, I'm trying to use array to create 00,01,02,03,04 ... all the way to 59. Can anyone tell me what's wrong with the code? var myLabels\_Min:Array = new Array(60); for(var a=0;a\