# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1687 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1688 --- ## [SWFs + getURL + current page indicator on nav button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfs-geturl-current-page-indicator-on-nav-button/196407)
**Author:** [@gwh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gwh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2006, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfs-geturl-current-page-indicator-on-nav-button/196407 "2006-08-08T04:40:36Z")
Hi, I have a .swf file containing a navigation bar and also an animation. I was going to use getURL on the nav buttons so that a different html page would launch onRelease. The animation in the swf file that contains… --- ## [\[AS\] setInterval corrupting function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-setinterval-corrupting-function/196400)
**Author:** [@jopper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jopper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2006, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-setinterval-corrupting-function/196400 "2006-08-08T03:39:24Z")
Hi. I've made a function that hides a button, waits 5 seconds and turns it back on. When I run hideBtn(); for the three buttons only the first button works however the traces successfully output: \_level0.menuMC.homeBut … --- ## [Flash UI Component Skins Missing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-ui-component-skins-missing/196399)
**Author:** [@maccapug](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/maccapug)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2006, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-ui-component-skins-missing/196399 "2006-08-08T03:38:35Z")
Hello I use flash 8 and have run into a really strange snafu. I am attempting to create a scrolling text field. When I drag the text scroll component onto the stage to incorporate it into my scrolling text field, there… --- ## [FileReference-here's a demo](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-heres-a-demo/196390)
**Author:** [@jheske](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jheske)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2006, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-heres-a-demo/196390 "2006-08-08T02:38:52Z")
FileReference is great, but not extensively documented. I have seen so many 0's in the replies columns on various newsgroups I'm sure there must be lots of frustrated users out there. I actually got NO responses to any… --- ## [\[mx04\] javascript and actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-javascript-and-actionscript/196387)
**Author:** [@winarabbit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/winarabbit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2006, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-javascript-and-actionscript/196387 "2006-08-08T02:30:29Z")
i really like this effect and it would be perfect for a client i am working with. http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex4/lightbox2/index.htm is it possible to use this with/on a button state in flash in the AS panel. … --- ## [Easing Rollover Effect for menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easing-rollover-effect-for-menu/196380)
**Author:** [@ar1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ar1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easing-rollover-effect-for-menu/196380 "2006-08-07T23:57:31Z")
Hi. I'm not all that great with actionscript, so I'll just ask all ya' kirupians. For my menu, I have a white image that I want to ease into the button on rollover, so it goes from the bottom, where it's not seen, and … --- ## [Smooth Preloader?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-preloader/196379)
**Author:** [@fenomnon64](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fenomnon64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-preloader/196379 "2006-08-07T23:56:40Z")
Yo doods, quick question, some sites have nice, smooth loading preloaders, now is that code or the way it is built? I am asking this because my I built it with a simple line shape tween, but the animation is all jerky a… --- ## [\[Flash 8\] Actionscript to check XML file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-actionscript-to-check-xml-file/196378)
**Author:** [@mufwarprincess](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mufwarprincess)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-actionscript-to-check-xml-file/196378 "2006-08-07T23:55:35Z")
Hello! I am working with Flash 8 and am wondering if there is some script to add that would have the .fla check the external XML file every few seconds for updates??? Thanks in advance! =) --- ## [Buttons in Down-State](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-in-down-state/196369)
**Author:** [@rumoroso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rumoroso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-in-down-state/196369 "2006-08-07T22:38:10Z")
ok... maybe this seems really easy, but I'm trying to figure out an easy way to have a series of buttons for submenus, and when clicked they stay in their down-state. Previously I've laid out keyframes for the amount of … --- ## [AS3 - referencing child MC's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-referencing-child-mcs/196367)
**Author:** [@ignitrix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ignitrix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-referencing-child-mcs/196367 "2006-08-07T22:26:06Z")
I'm using AS 3 in Adobe Flash 9 Public Alpha. I have a MovieClip named "RandImg" in my Library with an associated "RandImg.as" class file. I'm placing this MC on the stage during design time. This MC contains an instan… --- ## [Is there a better way than this code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-than-this-code/196366)
**Author:** [@Case\_Sensitive](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Case_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-than-this-code/196366 "2006-08-07T22:25:24Z")
Hi I was looking for a way to do simple shape tween to draw a line from point a to point b. I looked at the tweening class and couldn't see anything that could help me. So I did this: It works, but is there another e… --- ## [Site posted, but only getting the background?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-posted-but-only-getting-the-background/196362)
**Author:** [@split67](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/split67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-posted-but-only-getting-the-background/196362 "2006-08-07T22:19:01Z")
So I have a full-flash site built. I published the index page with the flash 7 setting and uploaded my index.html page to my server. When viewed, i'm only getting a solid color with the title of the page on the browsers … --- ## [Flash 8 in mx 2004](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-in-mx-2004/196360)
**Author:** [@brndn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brndn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-in-mx-2004/196360 "2006-08-07T22:02:56Z")
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with flash 8 in mx 04? Currently I cant use any of the classes specific for (8). Is it a matter of paying for an upgrade or can you upgrade for free? cheers brndn --- ## [clearTimeout syntax help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cleartimeout-syntax-help/196356)
**Author:** [@mikedkap](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikedkap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cleartimeout-syntax-help/196356 "2006-08-07T21:33:13Z")
Can anyone help me get this right? I want to clear the Timeout set with the first function if this certain button is pressed. This is basically what I have so far, but it isn't working - thanks!! ActionScript Code: \[FO… --- ## [Removing dynamically attched movies](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-dynamically-attched-movies/196355)
**Author:** [@Zaid\_W1red](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaid_W1red)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-dynamically-attched-movies/196355 "2006-08-07T21:15:50Z")
Hey Guys, Im using the following AS to place clips on the stage and to remove them: ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=#0000FF\]import\[/COLOR\] mx.\[COLOR=#000080\]transitions\[/COLOR\].\[COLOR=#000080\]Tween\[… --- ## [\[F8\] XPath not recognizing "." character in node path](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-xpath-not-recognizing-character-in-node-path/196353)
**Author:** [@xcleetusx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xcleetusx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-xpath-not-recognizing-character-in-node-path/196353 "2006-08-07T20:49:12Z")
I'm trying to create a tool that reads data in from a XML document. I've got the thing humming, generally working fine, but I've run into a specific problem when the path to a node includes a "." Below are two examples,… --- ## [AS3.0, Sprite, FP9 .fla's and so on](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-sprite-fp9-flas-and-so-on/196350)
**Author:** [@jwopitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jwopitz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-sprite-fp9-flas-and-so-on/196350 "2006-08-07T20:44:01Z")
Ok, let me get the suggestion out of the way. Are there any plans for a AS3.0 section to the forum? It would be really nice to start lumping all the AS3.0 stuff together. Just a suggestion. Ok I have two questions: … --- ## [If / Else Dilemna](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-else-dilemna/196349)
**Author:** [@cryo\_burned](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cryo_burned)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-else-dilemna/196349 "2006-08-07T20:43:56Z")
i keep on getting error reports about else without matching if when i use: if ( conditions ) { //stuff; } else if (conditions) { //stuff; } else { //stuff; } --- ## [Code Hints disappeared for good, it seems?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-hints-disappeared-for-good-it-seems/196344)
**Author:** [@nateyboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nateyboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-hints-disappeared-for-good-it-seems/196344 "2006-08-07T20:13:54Z")
I can not get the code hinting to work. I've checked prefs and clicked the little button on the actions panel. Now what do I do? --- ## [createTextField/embedFont problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createtextfield-embedfont-problem/196342)
**Author:** [@seventhapex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seventhapex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createtextfield-embedfont-problem/196342 "2006-08-07T20:00:05Z")
I'm having trouble getting my created text field to take my linkage font... var link\_fmt:TextFormat = new TextFormat(); link\_fmt.font = "myFont"; link\_fmt.color = 0xff0000; this.createTextField("webLink\_txt", this… --- ## [AS3 and Flash 9?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-and-flash-9/196334)
**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-and-flash-9/196334 "2006-08-07T19:04:38Z")
Hey, when is AS3 going to be released? I mean in a new version of Flash, like Flash 9 or something. Sorry if this thread was unnecessary.:pa: Thanks! \[smile\] --- ## [TextArea Component Scrollbar lost](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textarea-component-scrollbar-lost/196333)
**Author:** [@lardog12345678](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lardog12345678)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textarea-component-scrollbar-lost/196333 "2006-08-07T19:00:53Z")
I am having an issue with the TextArea Component in Flash 8. I wanted to produce a rollOver effect on the TextArea so I put an invisible button on top of it. That works fine. But I can not access my Scrollbar of the Text… --- ## [The Dreaded Flash Detection Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-dreaded-flash-detection-problem/196327)
**Author:** [@jd76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jd76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-dreaded-flash-detection-problem/196327 "2006-08-07T18:19:23Z")
I have some websites that have flash animations included. The client loves them and using the "SWFObject: Javascript Flash Player detection and embed script" fix I was able to overcome the evil "click here to activate th… --- ## [Mouse Cursor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-cursor/196322)
**Author:** [@rahulchoudhuri](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rahulchoudhuri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-cursor/196322 "2006-08-07T18:02:58Z")
Hello folks, I'm looking for a particular flash button. The button should not have any "hand icon" during rollover interval. Please do reply me - when you guys have a chance. Thanks. Best Regards, Rahul. --- ## [Displaying PHP page content in FLASH](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displaying-php-page-content-in-flash/196321)
**Author:** [@rahulchoudhuri](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rahulchoudhuri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displaying-php-page-content-in-flash/196321 "2006-08-07T17:54:54Z")
Hi Guys, This is Rahul here. I'm developing a flash site by using XML, PHP and FLASH as well. Right now am facing a bit problem. i.e I want to call a PHP page in my FLASH interface. For Example: test.swf & test.… --- ## [Redirect to html page using flash actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redirect-to-html-page-using-flash-actionscript/196320)
**Author:** [@pinkhooch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pinkhooch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redirect-to-html-page-using-flash-actionscript/196320 "2006-08-07T17:52:03Z")
\[COLOR=#000000\]Hi anyone has any idea what's the action script in an flash that will redirects the html page after the flash has ended 5 second. It will redirect into the page that is in the same target folder example: t… --- ## [Overiding "Flash Player has stopped a potentially unsafe operation"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overiding-flash-player-has-stopped-a-potentially-unsafe-operation/196312)
**Author:** [@clem\_c\_rock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/clem_c_rock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overiding-flash-player-has-stopped-a-potentially-unsafe-operation/196312 "2006-08-07T16:41:11Z")
Hello, I have an application that is causing flash player to display the ""Macromedia Flash Player has stopped a potentially unsafe operation" warning message and I was wondering if there was a way to override this w/ … --- ## [Fullscreen Background](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-background/196311)
**Author:** [@PeterH](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PeterH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-background/196311 "2006-08-07T16:31:56Z")
I have a concept for my website: http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8798/iomesusv4td5.jpg This will be my first ever flash website so I am expecting things to be tough. The first problem which I've encountered is how… --- ## [Applying different instances of components within same Flash file, Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/applying-different-instances-of-components-within-same-flash-file-help/196308)
**Author:** [@dledet1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dledet1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/applying-different-instances-of-components-within-same-flash-file-help/196308 "2006-08-07T16:24:34Z")
If anyone can help me with this, I'd really appreciate it. My site contains several scenes of dynamically loaded scrolling text. I have customized the Scrollbar component for the scrolling text. However, the loaded text… --- ## [Flash, and XML in server side](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-xml-in-server-side/196304)
**Author:** [@anardodesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anardodesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-xml-in-server-side/196304 "2006-08-07T15:53:37Z")
hey guys, I took a fla from the xperiment forum here, and I tryed placing it in a hosting space, but it those not work, it works in my machine locally, but not in the server space. :deranged: the swf shows one image, a… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1686) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1688)