# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1625 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1626 --- ## [\[F8 AS2\] Text Flow?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-text-flow/202470)
**Author:** [@RileyBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RileyBoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-text-flow/202470 "2006-10-01T19:27:29Z")
Is there a way to make text flow from one text field to another? I have some dynamic text coming into 2 textfields. I can have it so they enter the text as a paragraph for each field, but i was wondering if they could en… --- ## [Thank You for the Tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thank-you-for-the-tutorial/202468)
**Author:** [@stephenwightman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stephenwightman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/thank-you-for-the-tutorial/202468 "2006-10-01T18:40:06Z")
I stumbled across your site during a web search looking for help with XML. I had spent the previous two days banging my head against the wall that is most of the material in the books I could find about Flash 8 and, fran… --- ## [Clear Interval doesn't work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clear-interval-doesnt-work/202464)
**Author:** [@Almonimus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Almonimus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clear-interval-doesnt-work/202464 "2006-10-01T18:11:13Z")
Using clearInterval (streamingID); \*\*and \*\*clearInterval (playingID); works fine for me in one place but doesn't work well in another (for playing MP3) yet it doesn't work in another place (for playing FLV). Both syst… --- ## [Swf lag](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-lag/202463)
**Author:** [@AriesMK](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AriesMK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-lag/202463 "2006-10-01T17:42:31Z")
http://www.int-interactive.com/dev/int/ I have been working on this website and I am having some problems with lag issues. I have it preloading the swf then playing it, and it still lags. Help! --- ## [Action Panel won't open](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-panel-wont-open/202461)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-panel-wont-open/202461 "2006-10-01T17:14:59Z")
I am working on my portfolio and of course I need to do some actionscript for it and when I try to open my actions panel its closes flash 8 completly. Does anybody know whats wrong and how I can fix it? --- ## [DepthManager Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/depthmanager-class/202459)
**Author:** [@fatPluto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fatPluto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/depthmanager-class/202459 "2006-10-01T16:24:43Z")
Hello, I'm unclear how to use the DepthManager Class(using flash 8). I have "import mx.managers.DepthManager" on my actions layer, but now what? I've read something about needing a component in the library or stage? … --- ## [Converting MX 2004 files to Flash 8/AS 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-mx-2004-files-to-flash-8-as-2-0/202455)
**Author:** [@lancemelton](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lancemelton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-mx-2004-files-to-flash-8-as-2-0/202455 "2006-10-01T15:11:37Z")
It's been several years since I have touched Flash. In fact, I believe the last version I worked in for more than a few minutes was Flash 5. I am doing my best to catch up on Flash 8 by looking at some source. I am c… --- ## [Script work offline (In browser n .swf) but not online](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/script-work-offline-in-browser-n-swf-but-not-online/202449)
**Author:** [@chup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chup)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/script-work-offline-in-browser-n-swf-but-not-online/202449 "2006-10-01T12:31:17Z")
Hi all, I got this script on (release) { var lv:LoadVars = new LoadVars(); lv.onLoad = function(success:Boolean) { if (success) { //trace("lala"+lv.returnMessage); notificationMsg.htmlText = lv.returnMessa… --- ## [Flash and window dimension](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-window-dimension/202448)
**Author:** [@lorenz82](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorenz82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-window-dimension/202448 "2006-10-01T12:16:27Z")
Hi, someone knows how to make Flash understand what is the current window weight and height? If i resize the window of my browser iw ould like that flash understand what is the current size. --- ## [I need help with getting the saveAndLoad command to return a variable from my php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-with-getting-the-saveandload-command-to-return-a-variable-from-my-php/202444)
**Author:** [@mauprice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mauprice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-with-getting-the-saveandload-command-to-return-a-variable-from-my-php/202444 "2006-10-01T10:45:41Z")
\[FONT=Courier New\]\[FONT=Verdana\] I am able to send data to the database but the script does not send back the variable data "success" any suggestions? I have 2 input fields on my form, one drop down and 2 radio buttons… --- ## [Find width of loaded img](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-width-of-loaded-img/202438)
**Author:** [@cw17s0n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cw17s0n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-width-of-loaded-img/202438 "2006-10-01T10:19:28Z")
What I want to happen is a movieclip of text aligns 20px to the right of the loaded img, similar to what padding does in css, the code I am using is: textFields.x = (picture.width+20); textFields is the movieclip of text… --- ## [Random original number generator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-original-number-generator/202431)
**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-original-number-generator/202431 "2006-10-01T06:26:13Z")
Hi there, I need to create a function that will generate a random number, but not one that has already been generated. This script does work, but it also tells me I have an infinite loop in there, so its not working pr… --- ## [XML Slideshow centered](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-centered/202420)
**Author:** [@scvc193223](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scvc193223)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2006, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-centered/202420 "2006-10-01T01:20:17Z")
Does anyone know how to script an XML slideshow with a stop slideshow button along with next and prevs buttons. I also need the image to recenter in the movie clip each time. I have been trying with no luck. Any help … --- ## [Pause override on timed "endtime = getTimer"?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-override-on-timed-endtime-gettimer/202409)
**Author:** [@kb08807](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kb08807)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-override-on-timed-endtime-gettimer/202409 "2006-09-30T23:18:31Z")
I have a Flash movie that uses actionscript to pause for 5 seconds on each scene. I would like to have a Pause button that, when clicked, can "override" the 5 second timer, and stay paused until the user clicks the "for… --- ## [Load multiple movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-multiple-movieclips/202400)
**Author:** [@DavidGeilfus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavidGeilfus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-multiple-movieclips/202400 "2006-09-30T20:37:19Z")
Hello everyone! I'm building an image gallery using the LoadMovieClip object and I want all the images to load only one time, then display them one after the other without having to reload them. It should look like the… --- ## [Scroller Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroller-help/202399)
**Author:** [@reead](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/reead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroller-help/202399 "2006-09-30T20:18:56Z")
I had a look at he scroller tutorials and they are great. I like the one called "Scrolling Dynamically Loaded Text". My problem is, and I hope you help me, is that I would like the text to automatically scroll rather tha… --- ## [How can i make this button effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-make-this-button-effect/202398)
**Author:** [@W84me](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/W84me)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-make-this-button-effect/202398 "2006-09-30T19:31:19Z")
Hi all! I cant figure how can i make this button effect. I need only the letter effect from the menu the bar effect i know how to do it. Thanx in advance! --- ## [MC buttons launching External SWFs w Transitions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-buttons-launching-external-swfs-w-transitions/202397)
**Author:** [@david\_aames\_jr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/david_aames_jr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-buttons-launching-external-swfs-w-transitions/202397 "2006-09-30T19:27:08Z")
Hello all, Please bare with me... I can handle animation but am somehow ignorant about ActionScript as my knowledge of Flash goes back to the Tell target actions... I've been playing around with 2 tutorials I've fo… --- ## [2 problems with custom function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-problems-with-custom-function/202395)
**Author:** [@W84me](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/W84me)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-problems-with-custom-function/202395 "2006-09-30T18:53:06Z")
Hi all! I ve made a function which creates buttons from an array but i have to problems. First it doesnt align the buttons as i say to do and second only the last button is clickable. Here is tha code function cr… --- ## [Getting the length of an MP3 file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-the-length-of-an-mp3-file/202392)
**Author:** [@Almonimus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Almonimus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-the-length-of-an-mp3-file/202392 "2006-09-30T16:27:10Z")
I need to get the length of an MP3 file. I tried using the following code: myFile.id3.TLEN; yet it didn't work. I copied (and changed a bit) the code from the help files and got this thingy: \*\* myFile.onID3 = function(){ … --- ## [Changing the photogallery script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-the-photogallery-script/202382)
**Author:** [@Tvirus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tvirus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-the-photogallery-script/202382 "2006-09-30T12:46:05Z")
Hi, I need a little bit of help with my photogallery. What I want to do is change this photogallery script: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm What I want is to load and fade in the ne… --- ## [Filling with colour issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filling-with-colour-issue/202379)
**Author:** [@RockheadRumple](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RockheadRumple)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filling-with-colour-issue/202379 "2006-09-30T12:37:27Z")
Hi all, basically the reason i'm posting is because I want to find out if there is an easy way of being able to fill in a space with the fill tool even though the outline may be made up of multiple layers. This has be… --- ## [I'm having trouble receiving a variable back from my php script using saveAndLoad](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-having-trouble-receiving-a-variable-back-from-my-php-script-using-saveandload/202377)
**Author:** [@mauprice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mauprice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-having-trouble-receiving-a-variable-back-from-my-php-script-using-saveandload/202377 "2006-09-30T10:59:49Z")
Here is the action script in flash MX that im using \[FONT=Courier New\]function doSubmit(){ sendData = new LoadVars(); recData = new LoadVars(); sendData.name = name; sendData.species = species; send… --- ## [\[Flash 8 Pro\] Need help: load random array element and loop for random intervals](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-pro-need-help-load-random-array-element-and-loop-for-random-intervals/202375)
**Author:** [@jordan321](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jordan321)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-pro-need-help-load-random-array-element-and-loop-for-random-intervals/202375 "2006-09-30T10:38:24Z")
Hi I've struggled with this like crazy for over a week:wasted:, ignorance my only excuse. I want a movieclip consisting of a dynamic text box that, from the time it's loaded onto the stage, loads a randomly selected tex… --- ## [Dynamic Image Animation based on Mouse Movement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-image-animation-based-on-mouse-movement/202372)
**Author:** [@meetmurali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/meetmurali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-image-animation-based-on-mouse-movement/202372 "2006-09-30T07:40:06Z")
Hi All, We have made a dynamic image animation using xml. We are attaching the source code herewith. At present, when you place your mouse over the images, the animation will start backwards. I.e., it will reverse the … --- ## [Mouse listener and \_xmouse problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-listener-and--xmouse-problem/202369)
**Author:** [@bandsaw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bandsaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-listener-and--xmouse-problem/202369 "2006-09-30T06:34:27Z")
Im having a problem. Im trying to use the onMouseMove listener to detect when my \_xmouse passes 850px to scroll the nav onto the stage. The problem im running into is kinda obvious. When the \_xmouse passes 850px it keeps… --- ## [\> PLEASE help... it's very simple](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-its-very-simple/202366)
**Author:** [@slipknot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slipknot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-its-very-simple/202366 "2006-09-30T05:20:31Z")
in this tutorial, kirupa teaches how to launch a popup window: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/centered\_popup.htm but.. it works only in the main swf movie. see my image: \[image\] "blah" is the button to launch the p… --- ## [Code: Assigning functions to multiple links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-assigning-functions-to-multiple-links/202362)
**Author:** [@irok](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/irok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-assigning-functions-to-multiple-links/202362 "2006-09-30T03:08:38Z")
Hello, For the past half-year I've been coding like this: ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=#0000FF\]root\[/COLOR\].\[COLOR=#000080\]menumc\[/COLOR\].\[COLOR=#000080\]link1\[/COLOR\].\[COLOR=#0000FF\]onRollOver\[… --- ## [Interactive Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-text/202359)
**Author:** [@m\_e\_g](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_e_g)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-text/202359 "2006-09-30T01:08:51Z")
(did I word the title correctly?) Hi Kirupa Flash Script Forum - I apologize if I missed this tutorial somewhere, but I am trying to add interactivity, or style rather, to text. For example, I'd like my users to be able… --- ## [Attention Flash Ninjas! Navigation help needed!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attention-flash-ninjas-navigation-help-needed/202358)
**Author:** [@Ciriaca](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ciriaca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attention-flash-ninjas-navigation-help-needed/202358 "2006-09-30T01:00:06Z")
Hello! :ninja: I am wracking my head to find the right script to add to my navigation buttons. A fine example i am referring to is here : FlashBax In FlashBax main navigation area, you can click on a button and act… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1624) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1626)