# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1681 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1682 --- ## [Problem with 'Simple Custom Scrollbar'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-simple-custom-scrollbar/197051)
**Author:** [@Quicky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Quicky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2006, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-simple-custom-scrollbar/197051 "2006-08-13T06:14:54Z")
Greetings. I've implemented a scrollbar using the tutorial found at http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/scrollbar.htm, although I've run into a major issue. I followed the tutorial exactly, down to the instance nam… --- ## [AS Help with first Flash site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-help-with-first-flash-site/197050)
**Author:** [@headhunter66](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/headhunter66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2006, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-help-with-first-flash-site/197050 "2006-08-13T06:10:07Z")
Let me start off by kissing some butt and say that I've learned a lot by reading these forums. I decided to build my first Flash site and I've run into a scripting problem that I am sure will be elementary to most but I … --- ## [Random Images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-images/197047)
**Author:** [@wayniep00p](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wayniep00p)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2006, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-images/197047 "2006-08-13T05:38:12Z")
Hey guys, I don't know if this has ever been asked before. Can anyone help me out or point me in the right direction on how to display random (unique) images using the slide show from this tutorial (http://www.kirupa.com… --- ## [Can the Stage Be Resized?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-the-stage-be-resized/197046)
**Author:** [@GarretB](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GarretB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2006, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-the-stage-be-resized/197046 "2006-08-13T04:45:17Z")
I have built a Flash file with a fixed width to be embedded in a webpage. Everything works perfectly except the client wants one section of the page to scroll. I used the scroll component, but that is not what he wants… --- ## [Tutorials wanted :D](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorials-wanted-d/197041)
**Author:** [@nathan99](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nathan99)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2006, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorials-wanted-d/197041 "2006-08-13T02:12:54Z")
Hey guys, not sure where to put this.. not really a job or anything, closest is Flash IMO, anyway, I am currrently looking for tutorials which will be placed up onm my site. You will recieve full credits for your work. … --- ## ["this" vs. "eval"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-vs-eval/197039)
**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2006, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-vs-eval/197039 "2006-08-13T02:07:03Z")
Hey there, I was just wondering if anyone can explain to me the difference between using var clipname = this\['clip' + i\]; vs var clipname = eval('clip' + i); They seem to do they same thing in some cases but n… --- ## [Transition problems \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-problems-renamed/197027)
**Author:** [@chehalia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chehalia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-problems-renamed/197027 "2006-08-12T23:47:53Z")
Hi, Been working in flash for a short while now, and have been asked to design a small modest site for a program the local guy is making. This is what i have come up with. www.webwebhome.co.uk/main.html I was wor… --- ## [Search And Replace Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-and-replace-problem/197023)
**Author:** [@saveth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saveth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-and-replace-problem/197023 "2006-08-12T22:49:39Z")
I'm having trouble setting my text box correctly after I do a search and replace. Should be obvious but my variable that I'm passing in is called songTitle and the text box instance name is songTitle\_txt. Here is my curr… --- ## [Sluggishness, what are the causes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sluggishness-what-are-the-causes/197022)
**Author:** [@lstatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lstatic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sluggishness-what-are-the-causes/197022 "2006-08-12T22:10:41Z")
\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]It seems the more you can do with flash. Such as using filter techniques, like drop shadows and blurs. I am working on a navigation system and any cool stuff I do, puts a stain on the processor… --- ## [What is the action for,](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-action-for/197013)
**Author:** [@mikenogo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikenogo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-action-for/197013 "2006-08-12T19:13:39Z")
I have a header for my website and it is going to be made in flash, and i just wanted to know what is the action command for headers? like make it play once and stop? also how do you save flash for uploading on to your w… --- ## [Video with Alpha - Make FLV background transparent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-with-alpha-make-flv-background-transparent/197011)
**Author:** [@kevin1886](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kevin1886)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-with-alpha-make-flv-background-transparent/197011 "2006-08-12T18:24:58Z")
On macromedia.com there is this video: http://www.adobe.com/products/studio/experience/ (click to launch) How did they make the background transparent like that behind the people that are talking? Here's another exam… --- ## [\[Flash 8\] Timing help II](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-timing-help-ii/197006)
**Author:** [@pavers355](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pavers355)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-timing-help-ii/197006 "2006-08-12T17:05:06Z")
My last post didn't receive any responses so I am trying again. I am trying to control movement of an object in one frame based on timing. I have the movement working correctly. What I need assistance on is determini… --- ## [Mouse Follow Rotation Limits](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-follow-rotation-limits/197004)
**Author:** [@scarce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scarce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-follow-rotation-limits/197004 "2006-08-12T16:31:20Z")
I'm currently working on a game where I have a movieclip that rotates based on \_xmouse. this.onEnterFrame = function() { //Mouse \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_; Mouse.hide(); \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_… --- ## [Complex transition effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-transition-effect/196995)
**Author:** [@windranger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/windranger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-transition-effect/196995 "2006-08-12T13:59:29Z")
Hello, I searched for the effect I want to create on many sites but couldn't find it. I'm new to Flash so maybe somebody could help. So, what I want to do is a fade transition between two jpg images: while the first … --- ## [Nested Movieclip disappearing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-movieclip-disappearing/196994)
**Author:** [@cjms](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cjms)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-movieclip-disappearing/196994 "2006-08-12T13:53:07Z")
Hi, I'm very new to flash, so I apologise if this is a very simple thing to fix. I have the main swf where there is an animated logo and three empty movieclips. On of the movieclips is used to display dynamic text, … --- ## [Disabling a function when cursor is in input text box?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disabling-a-function-when-cursor-is-in-input-text-box/196993)
**Author:** [@Al6200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Al6200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disabling-a-function-when-cursor-is-in-input-text-box/196993 "2006-08-12T13:51:52Z")
For my application, I want the hotkeys to go offline when the user clicks is using the input text box. I tried using an if conditional so that the hotkeys stop working when the mouse is in the proximity of the textbo… --- ## [Menu like this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-like-this/196987)
**Author:** [@aubergine2001](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aubergine2001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-like-this/196987 "2006-08-12T12:25:30Z")
I am trying to recreate something like the bottom text menu at http://www.whaleriderthemovie.com/movie.html I am wondering if it is a mask or loads a movie clip when you hover over 'The Movie' or 'Cast & Crew'. Any ideas… --- ## [Sound volume = cursor distance?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-volume-cursor-distance/196985)
**Author:** [@kindoki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kindoki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-volume-cursor-distance/196985 "2006-08-12T12:18:16Z")
Hi guys, I have this mc in my movie, and I want the volume of a certain sound to increase/fade up as the cursor gets closer to the mc, and also want it to decrease/fade down as the cursor gets away from the mc. I've … --- ## [Start on Frame XX](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/start-on-frame-xx/196982)
**Author:** [@rob2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rob2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/start-on-frame-xx/196982 "2006-08-12T11:59:30Z")
Hello I just wanted to ask you guys if there is any possiblity to start the flash film on a certain frame by simply adding a PARAM-tag or something like that? (Hopefully without having to Javascript/Actionscript) I r… --- ## [Adding a link to a xml loaded image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-a-link-to-a-xml-loaded-image/196978)
**Author:** [@vinnieb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vinnieb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-a-link-to-a-xml-loaded-image/196978 "2006-08-12T10:12:08Z")
Hi all, I've got a xml gallery. Now I want to add a link to a image but I don't know how to do this. This is my code: \[FONT=Arial\]\[FONT=Arial\]portfolioInfo = new XML();\[/FONT\]\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\]\[FONT=Arial\]portfo… --- ## [Convert a C++ program to AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-a-c-program-to-as/196976)
**Author:** [@denizengt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/denizengt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-a-c-program-to-as/196976 "2006-08-12T08:10:39Z")
I don't know how good people are at AS here, but there's one thing I've been wanting to convert to AS for ages, but not sure on how to go about doing it - I understand the basic process of this fire drawing routine in C+… --- ## [Seek/slider bar problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seek-slider-bar-problem/196970)
**Author:** [@Jakepot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jakepot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seek-slider-bar-problem/196970 "2006-08-12T05:19:19Z")
I have successfully implemented a seek/slider bar into my Flash (Professional) 8 movie, but I'm haivng a small problem with it. On the stage, I have Movie Clip (instance name: MovieF) as well as this slider to control … --- ## [Importing Images Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-images-help/196968)
**Author:** [@udnagn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/udnagn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-images-help/196968 "2006-08-12T04:57:32Z")
Hello, I have a really simple Flash MX question. I am trying to import a jpg into a flash document and it keeps resizing the picture. The orginial dimensions are 375x300 but after importing it becomes 281.7x225.0. W… --- ## [ColorTransform in a class problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/colortransform-in-a-class-problems/196964)
**Author:** [@mprzybylski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mprzybylski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/colortransform-in-a-class-problems/196964 "2006-08-12T04:29:23Z")
Hello, I've got a class that I'm using to set a menu button. the class has a rollover and roll out state, and on init of the class i set a color transform to set some colors in that button since i'm reusing five of thes… --- ## [XML Gallery Mod Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-mod-question/196961)
**Author:** [@jchild](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-mod-question/196961 "2006-08-12T04:24:10Z")
I am trying to make multiple galleries with a series of buttons. I am trying to make each button populate the ActionScript to call for a new xml file. Here is the code I need to dynamically populate. xmlData.load("imag… --- ## [Passing Parameters to a .bat or .exe file from a projector](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-parameters-to-a-bat-or-exe-file-from-a-projector/196949)
**Author:** [@Damien1247](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Damien1247)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-parameters-to-a-bat-or-exe-file-from-a-projector/196949 "2006-08-12T02:14:28Z")
First I have to say I just spent the last 40 minutes searching and I did not come up with any results. That out of the way, I am trying to figure out how to write or create files using a flash projector and a .bat file… --- ## [Duplicating movie clips from other duplications](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-movie-clips-from-other-duplications/196945)
**Author:** [@Austastic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Austastic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-movie-clips-from-other-duplications/196945 "2006-08-12T00:32:25Z")
Hello. I am currently working on a project where I need to have a movieclip duplicate itself. Then, I need that movieclip, and the duplicated movieclip to duplicate themselves. Giving me four movieclips. and so on an… --- ## [Problems With TextArea](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-textarea/196931)
**Author:** [@NaughtyPine](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NaughtyPine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2006, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-textarea/196931 "2006-08-11T22:06:51Z")
When I run my file locally the content of my TextArea loads fine. When running from my server the data is empty. Any thoughts? --- ## [Issue with sliding movement, looping along a horizontal](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-sliding-movement-looping-along-a-horizontal/196924)
**Author:** [@upuaut](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/upuaut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2006, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-sliding-movement-looping-along-a-horizontal/196924 "2006-08-11T21:50:17Z")
ok people.. here is a script I'm working on. I have few if any problems with it (amazing as that is) but there are two things that are tweeky about it and I'd be interested in input. Any input I can get as to how to sm… --- ## [JavaScript to Flash with layers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-to-flash-with-layers/196923)
**Author:** [@Neuhaus3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neuhaus3000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2006, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-to-flash-with-layers/196923 "2006-08-11T21:32:45Z")
Hello everyone, I'm trying to make 2 movies on 2 different layers talk to each other. :puzzled: I can make my flash movie start a js function from my HTML page but I can't make that function talk to the second movie. … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1680) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1682)