# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1697 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1698 --- ## [Actionscript 2.0 - two nagging n00b questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-2-0-two-nagging-n00b-questions/195422)
**Author:** [@lardlad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lardlad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-2-0-two-nagging-n00b-questions/195422 "2006-07-31T17:47:01Z")
I'm not sure if my questions are nagging or if I'm a nagging n00b, but here goes: I'm running flash 8 pro on a mac. 1) When I use a for ... in loop to step through an array or properties of an object, it ends up bei… --- ## [Changing tree text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-tree-text/195417)
**Author:** [@tealdric](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tealdric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-tree-text/195417 "2006-07-31T16:34:14Z")
I am trying to change the text color, weight, etc. for a tree component from the first depth to the second. For example, I would like the first layer to have bold, blue text and the second depth to have normal, black te… --- ## [Playing Movie Backwards](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-movie-backwards/195416)
**Author:** [@Butters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Butters)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-movie-backwards/195416 "2006-07-31T16:23:52Z")
Ok so i'm using this code to play the timeline backwards when a button is clicked: On the 1st frame: MovieClip.prototype.playBackwards = function(){ this.stop(); this.onEnterFrame = function(){ this.prevFrame(); if… --- ## [Please help - component Loader issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-component-loader-issue/195415)
**Author:** [@smudge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smudge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-component-loader-issue/195415 "2006-07-31T16:17:09Z")
Basically I am triying to develop an online portfolio. I have all of the pages ready in separate swf files and the homepage has all of the relevant actionscript navigation with the basic frame label navigation technique. … --- ## [XML Connector Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-connector-problems/195414)
**Author:** [@mrmyers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrmyers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-connector-problems/195414 "2006-07-31T16:05:57Z")
Hello All! Here is the goal: From within Flash, send two variables to a PHP script that takes those variables and runs a mySQL query, sends it back to Flash in XML format, and Flash then displays the information in a d… --- ## [Export limit?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/export-limit/195413)
**Author:** [@Oli\_G](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Oli_G)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/export-limit/195413 "2006-07-31T15:57:22Z")
We've a movie 12,000 frames long. Didnt use seperate comps, for reasons I wont go into. Now, flash wont export/publish to swf. Just drops the export, and doesnt save the file. Any ideas? Using 2004 and flash 8... … --- ## [Attatching AS to movieclips created using duplicateMovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attatching-as-to-movieclips-created-using-duplicatemovieclip/195412)
**Author:** [@fleamo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fleamo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attatching-as-to-movieclips-created-using-duplicatemovieclip/195412 "2006-07-31T15:56:14Z")
Hullo. I'm trying to create a photogallery. I read both of the tutorials on the site, but couldn't find the answer to my problem. First, I will outline my methodology. There is a directory called images, and therei… --- ## [Flash 8 input text field](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-input-text-field/195411)
**Author:** [@bamboo212](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bamboo212)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-input-text-field/195411 "2006-07-31T15:55:56Z")
Whenever i try to use a value from an input field in flash 8 the value is of type string while i intend to get a type number. can some tell me how to fix this. --- ## [How do you draw nice lines in AS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-draw-nice-lines-in-as/195410)
**Author:** [@Purple\_Elite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Purple_Elite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-draw-nice-lines-in-as/195410 "2006-07-31T15:55:50Z")
I am creating a full browser movie. I have three rectangles across the center. The center rectangle is a fixed width. The other two will stretch to fill the browser along the x (width) axis. The two on the sides will hav… --- ## [Loops array and create XML objects from each item](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loops-array-and-create-xml-objects-from-each-item/195409)
**Author:** [@Zaid\_W1red](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaid_W1red)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loops-array-and-create-xml-objects-from-each-item/195409 "2006-07-31T15:53:00Z")
(had no luck with this so im posting here...hope someone can help :D) Hey Guys, IM trying to loops through an array to create an XML object for each item...I dont seem to be able to nail the syntax though! The code Im … --- ## [How to use hitTest for buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-hittest-for-buttons/195405)
**Author:** [@freeky\_bonjela](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freeky_bonjela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-hittest-for-buttons/195405 "2006-07-31T14:27:18Z")
\[FONT='Times New Roman'\]I am trying to create a similar text box area as per the site \[COLOR=#800080\]http://www.dieselmarketing.com/main.htm\[/COLOR\] In that when someone rolls the mouse over an area down the side it expa… --- ## [Stage Transparency?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-transparency/195400)
**Author:** [@evilcoathanger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evilcoathanger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-transparency/195400 "2006-07-31T13:23:58Z")
I have never tried this before, or even know if it is possible. But, I figured I would ask anyways. Is there a possible way, to have the stage transparent while still keeping it a .SWF? :smirk2: --- ## [Loop through array to create XML objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-through-array-to-create-xml-objects/195395)
**Author:** [@Zaid\_W1red](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaid_W1red)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-through-array-to-create-xml-objects/195395 "2006-07-31T13:01:16Z")
Hey Guys, IM trying to loops through an array to create an XML object for each item...I dont seem to be able to nail the syntax though! The code Im using is below...can anyone help? \[AS\] var sections:Array = \["newsXML"… --- ## [Movieclip show/hide](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-show-hide/195392)
**Author:** [@JPAG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JPAG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-show-hide/195392 "2006-07-31T12:12:55Z")
Well, this is quite simple, and i once understood and more important was able to make it work! (:P) How do i show and hide a moviclip? example on (release) { What.to.do? } Thanks in advance! -JPAG --- ## [Beginner's Problems?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginners-problems/195390)
**Author:** [@gromit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gromit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginners-problems/195390 "2006-07-31T12:05:11Z")
Hi All, I'm new to Flash, and am having trouble simply getting my images to tween. I'm trying to shape tween between a closed curtain image and an open curtain image, with two other images in between. In other words, fou… --- ## [Hide/show MCs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-show-mcs/195387)
**Author:** [@freddiemiles](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freddiemiles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-show-mcs/195387 "2006-07-31T11:20:38Z")
Got a list of MCs being populated from an XML file. Basically a list of two different types of information. Some are type A, some are type B. Want to have a couple buttons that filter based on type (so if I push the b… --- ## [Video runs smooth in Flash, but choppy in Internet Explorer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-runs-smooth-in-flash-but-choppy-in-internet-explorer/195384)
**Author:** [@Andra](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Andra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-runs-smooth-in-flash-but-choppy-in-internet-explorer/195384 "2006-07-31T11:00:15Z")
Hi there, I'm currently building a portfolio-like site for my boss. On this site we want to show video of projects he's done so far. He'd like to display them as big as possible (don't they all), but he wants smooth pl… --- ## [CMS and message boards](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cms-and-message-boards/195381)
**Author:** [@gabydog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gabydog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cms-and-message-boards/195381 "2006-07-31T10:02:32Z")
Hi Everyone, I have had a recent request to build two things: 1: A flash website with two sections requiring a basic content management system – change text and maybe images. 2: Flash website should also include tw… --- ## [onEnterFrame Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onenterframe-question/195373)
**Author:** [@Mage](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onenterframe-question/195373 "2006-07-31T08:16:55Z")
Hey'a! Does the onEnterFrame Function() slow down the computer as opposed to other methods? Eg: this.onEnterFrame = function() { buttons(mytestbutton1, "Bleh", "testingit.html"); buttons(mytestbutton2, "Bleh2… --- ## [Urgent loadMovie help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-loadmovie-help/195372)
**Author:** [@pavanshinde](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pavanshinde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-loadmovie-help/195372 "2006-07-31T07:54:50Z")
Hi all I have a problem. i am creating an application for zooming. in the initial stage i wana load a swf file(Which is a map) and let the user select user an area which he/she wana zoom. my problem is that when i load… --- ## [How to customize Relevare navigation menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-customize-relevare-navigation-menu/195365)
**Author:** [@insultcomidog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/insultcomidog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 6:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-customize-relevare-navigation-menu/195365 "2006-07-31T06:18:53Z")
This navigation menu was originally used on http://www.relevare.com/site/ . I got the source code from http://laco.wz.cz/tween/?page=examples , under the relevare.com navigation link. I've attached the fla and xml with… --- ## [Creating Tweens in a loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-tweens-in-a-loop/195361)
**Author:** [@Hofuzz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hofuzz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-tweens-in-a-loop/195361 "2006-07-31T06:04:34Z")
Hi All, I'm stuck on trying to create a bunch of motion tweens in a loop (to create an infinitely scrolling puzzle): I know the 'var' part of this doesnt work.. for (x=1; x\<20; x++) { var \["myTween"+x\]:Object =… --- ## [2 Questions - 1.About Button Actions - 2.About Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-questions-1-about-button-actions-2-about-variables/195360)
**Author:** [@Abus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Abus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-questions-1-about-button-actions-2-about-variables/195360 "2006-07-31T06:04:30Z")
1 - About Button Actions Can't we attain 2 Button actions at the same time for example on (rollOver) { do something; } on (release) { do something else; } this does not work for me, is there a way … --- ## [General Keypresses](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-keypresses/195359)
**Author:** [@woad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/woad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-keypresses/195359 "2006-07-31T06:03:30Z")
What I mean by 'General' keypresses is that there is no specific target, and no specific key. What I'm trying to do is have a screen and you can just press any key or click your mouse and it will call a function that che… --- ## [Combining MySpace and flash to make a cool profile](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combining-myspace-and-flash-to-make-a-cool-profile/195356)
**Author:** [@DreadfulGravy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DreadfulGravy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combining-myspace-and-flash-to-make-a-cool-profile/195356 "2006-07-31T05:45:25Z")
First off, this isn't in the right area I apologize, just tell me and repost it in the right area. I put it in the Flash MX area because thats what I have. I'm sure by now everybodies been to at least one MySpace profi… --- ## [Can't find it](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-find-it/195351)
**Author:** [@blazes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blazes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-find-it/195351 "2006-07-31T04:48:28Z")
He everyone. I've downloaded this: http://www.actionscripts.org/showMovie.php?id=459 And I can't find where the page background/buttons are. I need to change the size. Can anyone find them? --- ## [LoadMovie in a switch statement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-in-a-switch-statement/195341)
**Author:** [@brndn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brndn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-in-a-switch-statement/195341 "2006-07-31T03:02:29Z")
Can you introduce a load movie into a case within a switch statement? its adding some textfield strings for case 6; bizzare :cross-eye case 6: state=7; \_root.text\_field="text that appears after the get… --- ## [Why is it not working?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-it-not-working/195340)
**Author:** [@santalea](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/santalea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-it-not-working/195340 "2006-07-31T03:01:33Z")
i created an actionscript that maps the location of an object. i have to use the data from the database. all that has been done and it works. but now, after using LoadVars, and all the data have been retrieved from the d… --- ## [FLV Player Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player-problem/195337)
**Author:** [@dumsdei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dumsdei)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player-problem/195337 "2006-07-31T02:02:26Z")
Hi everyone! I have a little problem. I know its like a walk in the park for you flash gurus out there but for me, its a nightmare. I have an FLV player in my movie which plays external FLVs. The external FLVs are lo… --- ## [How to put load movie action on a keyframe](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-put-load-movie-action-on-a-keyframe/195332)
**Author:** [@geko781](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/geko781)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2006, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-put-load-movie-action-on-a-keyframe/195332 "2006-07-31T00:32:04Z")
Hello All, Quick and stupid question, but if I have a external swf that I want to load into a holder on my main main mc how can I get it to load once the play head hits that keyframe? I have tried an OnEnterFrame but i… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1696) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1698)