# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1713 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1714 --- ## [FLVPlayback: Unmute & Restart](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-unmute-restart/193869)
**Author:** [@w0rdie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/w0rdie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-unmute-restart/193869 "2006-07-18T22:17:01Z")
I'm trying to load an FLV that will start playing muted, but on click of the unmute button will restart from the beginning, with sound, I've got it working except that I can not seem to get it to restart... can anyone te… --- ## [\[Flash 8 | AS\] Nexting Context Menus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as-nexting-context-menus/193863)
**Author:** [@noahhoward](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/noahhoward)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as-nexting-context-menus/193863 "2006-07-18T21:35:28Z")
Hey all, I am adding context menus to tree node items. The menus are being created dynamically in AS and I was just wondering if anyone knew a way to nest them. For example, right now I am having to add: Add Node Ab… --- ## [Infinate Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinate-menu/193862)
**Author:** [@no\_rain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/no_rain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinate-menu/193862 "2006-07-18T21:34:52Z")
Im trying to make an infinate menu thats not so infinate. I want it to move to the right as the mouse does and left as it does but end when the links are finished. Thanks for any help. --- ## [Senocular's Zoom Map,(scrollbar question)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senoculars-zoom-map-scrollbar-question/193859)
**Author:** [@xtinarox26](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xtinarox26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senoculars-zoom-map-scrollbar-question/193859 "2006-07-18T20:49:28Z")
so I'm looking at Senocular's Zoom map source,,,the slider for the zoom has this code on it. the slider is vertical..but i need it to move horizontal...i changed the Y values to X ..but that just distorted the map. tha… --- ## [XML hyperlink in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-hyperlink-in-flash/193858)
**Author:** [@phish007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phish007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-hyperlink-in-flash/193858 "2006-07-18T20:37:49Z")
hey guys so I have a scrollpane in flash that loads an external XML file. I really would like to know how to get a hyper link to show up!!! I was told that I had to use CDATA..but I still cant get it to work. Heres what … --- ## [Managing Multiple External .swf Loads](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/managing-multiple-external-swf-loads/193853)
**Author:** [@nburlington](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nburlington)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/managing-multiple-external-swf-loads/193853 "2006-07-18T20:01:35Z")
Let's say I have 5 .swfs that I am loading into one movie. Am I better off having each .swf load one after the other? Let's say once the first one is 50% complete, the second one starts etc. This will help bring the indi… --- ## [How do I create buttons like...?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-create-buttons-like/193850)
**Author:** [@benjamikeo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benjamikeo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-create-buttons-like/193850 "2006-07-18T19:46:34Z")
Check out this site: http://www.fluidesign.com I like how they did their buttons and I'm curious to know how this was done. I assume they used scripting for the motion (since it moves so smoothly) but also I like how a … --- ## [Fly transition](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fly-transition/193849)
**Author:** [@mikedkap](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikedkap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fly-transition/193849 "2006-07-18T19:43:05Z")
Does anybody use this for moving a MC around a stage? Do you have an example of the actionscript used to implement it? --- ## [Help! How to load text from a webpage into variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-load-text-from-a-webpage-into-variable/193848)
**Author:** [@kutyadog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kutyadog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-load-text-from-a-webpage-into-variable/193848 "2006-07-18T19:36:27Z")
Hello, Ok, I want to be able to read the text off of a website's html and put it in a variable. This website does not offer xml RSS feeds and I have no control over how its data is presented. I had planned on doing thi… --- ## [XML, duplicate MC for each node](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-duplicate-mc-for-each-node/193847)
**Author:** [@unchew](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unchew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-duplicate-mc-for-each-node/193847 "2006-07-18T19:31:32Z")
Hi, I want to make some kind of portfolio and I plan to use xml. What I want to achieve is that a master movieclip duplicates itself at determined coordinates N times where N is the number of nodes in my xml. Also, the m… --- ## [Clarification needed on embeding fonts + html + dynamic tf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clarification-needed-on-embeding-fonts-html-dynamic-tf/193845)
**Author:** [@dragonfly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dragonfly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clarification-needed-on-embeding-fonts-html-dynamic-tf/193845 "2006-07-18T19:28:10Z")
I've asked about this before and have found many posts. I am going to ask again because i still don't understand this. Please keep in mind i am developing for a stand alone kiosk computer, so I am not concerned about fon… --- ## [How to create a stand alone program](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-a-stand-alone-program/193844)
**Author:** [@firefly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/firefly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-a-stand-alone-program/193844 "2006-07-18T19:27:07Z")
I have developed a game in Flash Now I want to make a installation disk that copies that program to user harddrive how can I do that? --- ## [What is the difference between Zinc & projector file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-zinc-projector-file/193843)
**Author:** [@firefly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/firefly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-zinc-projector-file/193843 "2006-07-18T19:23:14Z")
I'm confused between zinc application 7 exe projector file. whta is the difference? --- ## [Gray Scale to Alpha Mask?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gray-scale-to-alpha-mask/193841)
**Author:** [@xohol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xohol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gray-scale-to-alpha-mask/193841 "2006-07-18T19:12:12Z")
Is there anyway to create an alpha mask out of a grayscale image in flash? i am using the color adjust filter to create a bleached out kind of image. I would like to make the white transparent. Any suggestions? Thank… --- ## [Is there a way... Restrict numbers in a Dyn Textbox?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-restrict-numbers-in-a-dyn-textbox/193840)
**Author:** [@garyzero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/garyzero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-restrict-numbers-in-a-dyn-textbox/193840 "2006-07-18T18:58:41Z")
Is there way in flash to restrict dynamic text box to a range of numbers? i.e. 0-120 Thanks, Gary --- ## [Dynamic zoom](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-zoom/193839)
**Author:** [@whoisericb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/whoisericb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-zoom/193839 "2006-07-18T18:58:15Z")
anybody have some info on where Imight find a tutorial to do a zoom effect similiar this? http://www.burton.com/gear/products.asp?productID=57 you have to click on the zoom feature under the boot. Thanks --- ## [Prevent Mouse Clicks/Hide Hand](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-mouse-clicks-hide-hand/193834)
**Author:** [@mrwizzer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrwizzer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-mouse-clicks-hide-hand/193834 "2006-07-18T18:42:40Z")
Sometimes it's necessary in a Flash project to prevent the user from being able to click on a button at certain times during the presentation. I'll typically add an "invisible" button on top of the button (no graphics i… --- ## [Componets](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/componets/193833)
**Author:** [@bombsledder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bombsledder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/componets/193833 "2006-07-18T18:33:54Z")
It's been a long time since ive actually made a thread on these forums (I think).. anyways for anyone that makes componets out there i was wondering if there is a way a componet can access .dll files sort of like this ex… --- ## [Controlling an FLV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-flv/193829)
**Author:** [@jinho326](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jinho326)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-flv/193829 "2006-07-18T18:17:08Z")
Hello, For my project I would like my FLV files to stream, but when they reach the end of the clip to stop so that the last frame is showing rather than have the FLV file go back to the first frame again- would anyone … --- ## [Understanding Levels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/understanding-levels/193828)
**Author:** [@misterpatrick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/misterpatrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/understanding-levels/193828 "2006-07-18T18:07:31Z")
Hi all, I have a question about movie clips and levels. I have a small contact form. Everything is working fine. The client wants to add more content so I need to make the whole SWF scrollable. My first instint is to j… --- ## [How to quit from my program](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-quit-from-my-program/193826)
**Author:** [@firefly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/firefly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-quit-from-my-program/193826 "2006-07-18T17:42:52Z")
I want to create a button in my program that if user hits it will close that application . Is there anything like quit() or exit()? Thanks --- ## [navigateToURL syntax](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigatetourl-syntax/193820)
**Author:** [@nancy11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nancy11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigatetourl-syntax/193820 "2006-07-18T17:25:10Z")
I would like to try replacing getURL with navigateToURL, but I'm unsure if they really do the same thing, and I can't seem to find an example of the syntax I need to use. Please post thoughts. Thanks! --- ## [\[F8\] Shorten Numbers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-shorten-numbers/193818)
**Author:** [@Random\_Hero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Random_Hero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-shorten-numbers/193818 "2006-07-18T17:11:19Z")
Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out how to trunticate a given value by another value. Here's a visual description: Start Value: 3,000,000 Div Value: 1,000,000 End Value Wanted: 3 So, I started by using length(Var)-1 t… --- ## [Focus (I Think) Question (totally lost)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/focus-i-think-question-totally-lost/193816)
**Author:** [@dewey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dewey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/focus-i-think-question-totally-lost/193816 "2006-07-18T16:56:54Z")
Hey everyone, I was just asked to add a new piece of functionality to add this menu that I have designed: http://www.whatadewitt.com/coolriot/menubar.html As you can see, if you click the top bar the menu will expa… --- ## [Seemingly Simple Problem with Links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seemingly-simple-problem-with-links/193815)
**Author:** [@elbow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elbow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seemingly-simple-problem-with-links/193815 "2006-07-18T16:53:55Z")
I would really appreciate any helpful advice that is available! I am trying to create a cd using flash. The flash file needs to have links to pdfs that are also stored on the cd. The only thing that I can figure out ho… --- ## [Positioning & Function Issue with Full Browser Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/positioning-function-issue-with-full-browser-flash/193813)
**Author:** [@cmart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cmart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/positioning-function-issue-with-full-browser-flash/193813 "2006-07-18T16:22:33Z")
Hi everyone, I'm having an issue with getting external .swf's to load and position properly in my full browser flash site. I used a template I created for an XML slideshow which worked perfectly, but now the positioning… --- ## [Changing the default Combo Box selection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-the-default-combo-box-selection/193811)
**Author:** [@davidzack](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/davidzack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-the-default-combo-box-selection/193811 "2006-07-18T16:10:10Z")
I've got a flash movie that's using SlideShowPro for a photo gallery. On the main stage of my Flash movie, I have 4 buttons that call up the movie clip that holds the slide show. There is a combo box on the slide show … --- ## [Cutting down file size in my ,swf file - and best importing of pics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cutting-down-file-size-in-my-swf-file-and-best-importing-of-pics/193810)
**Author:** [@psypent81](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psypent81)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cutting-down-file-size-in-my-swf-file-and-best-importing-of-pics/193810 "2006-07-18T15:57:15Z")
Hey everyone, I have created an swf file that is 4 mb. Everything (MC, pics, actionscripts) are in this one file which I am trying to upload online. Now I'm pretty sure this size is huge. What are some of the ways I c… --- ## [Flash Detection(help)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-detection-help/193808)
**Author:** [@arto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-detection-help/193808 "2006-07-18T15:54:36Z")
Hi all I have created a website in Flash 8 and placed in a table in DW and uploaded it. Everything is fine unless you have the Flash player 6 or above. Any user who visits my site with flash player 5 will only see a bl… --- ## [Dynamic colour changing txt Links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-colour-changing-txt-links/193803)
**Author:** [@phez999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phez999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-colour-changing-txt-links/193803 "2006-07-18T15:30:17Z")
hi there, i've recently been trying to think of a way to create dynamic color changing txt links. For example, say you have a list of static txt boxes in flash, each one being a link to a website, im trying to make i… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1712) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1714)