# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1751 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1752 --- ## [Another external swf preloading problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-external-swf-preloading-problem/190091)
**Author:** [@illamc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/illamc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-external-swf-preloading-problem/190091 "2006-06-08T15:34:32Z")
Hey everyone. I read in a post here that, if your loading lots of external swf files into a main movie, you can have a seperate preloader at the start of each external swf. The post pointed to this preloader tut: h… --- ## [Help me move my code to Flash 6](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-move-my-code-to-flash-6/190085)
**Author:** [@BlueD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BlueD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-move-my-code-to-flash-6/190085 "2006-06-08T15:02:37Z")
Hi guys, I thought was going to be straightforward, but changing my code to work in flash 6 is a real nightmare. Everything is included in the rar file attached to the message, I've figured out the class initMenu, now … --- ## [Scrollbar doest work in combo with resizable xml gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-doest-work-in-combo-with-resizable-xml-gallery/190083)
**Author:** [@kos010](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kos010)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-doest-work-in-combo-with-resizable-xml-gallery/190083 "2006-06-08T14:54:14Z")
And hello Kirupians. i gues this had been discussed a few times, but i coulndt find it with the search function in the topics so that's why I'm in need your your expertise. It's about the Resizable \_ heck I fixed it, … --- ## [Working with Image files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-image-files/190077)
**Author:** [@canelhas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/canelhas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-image-files/190077 "2006-06-08T14:37:35Z")
Hi, i am trying to load pictures to a frame by clicking on buttons, and the only action script i know is LoadMovie, the thing is that it only works with SWF and JPEG images. If i want to work with png or gif or tif, or b… --- ## [Help with buttons?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-buttons/190069)
**Author:** [@Daimz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Daimz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-buttons/190069 "2006-06-08T12:24:10Z")
I have made a drop down menu and added a button to it but the button doesnt work at all I also have a hilights button which works but doesnt load text properly. altogether it is a very mess bit of work to my shame. But h… --- ## [Panning between six different background pictures](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/panning-between-six-different-background-pictures/190065)
**Author:** [@leruffiant](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leruffiant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/panning-between-six-different-background-pictures/190065 "2006-06-08T11:33:21Z")
Being a really nice day here in the south west of england my head is really boiling and I can't think this one out just now. Anyone that can help and I'll be really really happy! :crazy: Basically, I've got six differe… --- ## [Flash Vars to MSWord](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-vars-to-msword/190055)
**Author:** [@pixi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-vars-to-msword/190055 "2006-06-08T09:03:56Z")
HI All, anyone know of an extension / class that can pass Vars to a word doc? - Im needing to create a desktop app that can write / create (to) a word doc.... Im needing to pass info into a word template of sorts - fro… --- ## [Multiple column text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-column-text/190051)
**Author:** [@AreBu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AreBu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-column-text/190051 "2006-06-08T08:12:25Z")
How do you create a multiple column text, where the number of columns depends on the width of the browser window? Preferably with scalable columns like at the FWA site: http://www.thefwa.com/ --- ## [Create bindings with ActionScript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-bindings-with-actionscript/190050)
**Author:** [@FredrikGeers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FredrikGeers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-bindings-with-actionscript/190050 "2006-06-08T07:59:33Z")
I want to make an application, that creates a XMLConnector, DataSet and DataGrid at runtime, and sets the right bindings so the xml data is displayed in the DataGrid. I've tried this, but I can't get it to work. The st… --- ## [Loading filenames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-filenames/190048)
**Author:** [@magnusvs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/magnusvs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-filenames/190048 "2006-06-08T07:41:55Z")
Hi! I tried this tutorial : http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/external\_array.htm When i just copied and pasted the code, it worked great. Then, I made a folder on my server, and pasted the .php file. The php file … --- ## [XML News Ticker Left to Right](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-news-ticker-left-to-right/190045)
**Author:** [@raz786](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raz786)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 7:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-news-ticker-left-to-right/190045 "2006-06-08T07:12:24Z")
I loved the tutorial on Flash & XML (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/newsticker.htm) .. i am doing the same (xml-text with a url link), but I want the ticker to move between all the text&link to move across the pa… --- ## [FLVplayback splash page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-splash-page/190043)
**Author:** [@aoberoi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aoberoi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-splash-page/190043 "2006-06-08T06:51:02Z")
Im trying to create a simple splash page that plays a video using the FLVplayback component. The problem is that it wont redirect the browser tot he homepage at the end of the playback. I’ve set up my FLA by putting an … --- ## [X-Men Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/x-men-menu/190041)
**Author:** [@pustinia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pustinia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/x-men-menu/190041 "2006-06-08T06:27:07Z")
Hola Flash-Gurus Is there any one who can tell how the Navigation at \[COLOR=#800080\]http://www.x-menthelaststand.com\[/COLOR\] is done, samples or tutorials will be appreciated. Ta --- ## [Can't change the height of dynamically loading image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-change-the-height-of-dynamically-loading-image/190040)
**Author:** [@rajeshambady](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rajeshambady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-change-the-height-of-dynamically-loading-image/190040 "2006-06-08T06:20:26Z")
I want to change the height and width of images which is loading from an XML file. I tried.... the images is loading and it is working fine.... All the other properties except the height and width is working. Please he… --- ## [Actionscript Panel Broken](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-panel-broken/190038)
**Author:** [@Cerium](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Cerium)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-panel-broken/190038 "2006-06-08T05:50:58Z")
I am having trouble with my actionscript panel. The part that has the command library is glitched. I would put this in the bugs but since I cant fix it I cant confirm that its repeatable. Any help would be GREATLY aprici… --- ## [Help with a music seeker bar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-a-music-seeker-bar/190034)
**Author:** [@ajcates](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ajcates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-a-music-seeker-bar/190034 "2006-06-08T05:03:26Z")
hi need help with a music seeker bar, the code i am using is \[as2\] \_root.onEnterFrame = function() { root.seekermc.seekerHandle\_mc.\_x = ((song.position/1)/469.9)+22.6; }; \[/as2\] --- ## [SharedObjects and domains with/out www](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobjects-and-domains-with-out-www/190033)
**Author:** [@Knorcedger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Knorcedger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobjects-and-domains-with-out-www/190033 "2006-06-08T04:51:09Z")
Hi, i just finished a flash poll, and i use sharedObjects to prevent someone from voting many times, but if he visits www.mydomain.com and then mydomain.com, then he can vote twice. Is there something i can do about t… --- ## [Is there a maximum character length rule for a filename?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-maximum-character-length-rule-for-a-filename/190030)
**Author:** [@messlah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/messlah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-maximum-character-length-rule-for-a-filename/190030 "2006-06-08T04:26:16Z")
Hi all, Ive just noticed that my Adobe Image Ready only allows me to save files names of 27characters in length or less. Is there a general character length rule in working with filenames. I know windows doesnt have … --- ## [Camera Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/camera-class/190028)
**Author:** [@pspecial](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pspecial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/camera-class/190028 "2006-06-08T03:18:29Z")
Has anyone used the Camera class successfully? I hope someone can point me to a tutorial or site that describes how to set it up b/c so far its been hard to find info on the topic. Here's what I want to do: Take live v… --- ## [Syntax Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syntax-problems/190027)
**Author:** [@Ximenao](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ximenao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/syntax-problems/190027 "2006-06-08T03:08:30Z")
Hi. Plz someone help me. I've been trying to program a simple bug zapper game, I mean, I've done a few games before, so this should be simple enough, right? But everytime I test the movie, the outputpalette gives me this… --- ## [Accordion Component, Backround Alpha?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accordion-component-backround-alpha/190024)
**Author:** [@xohol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xohol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accordion-component-backround-alpha/190024 "2006-06-08T02:51:14Z")
Is there anyway to set the background alpha of the accordion component? flash 8 --- ## [SOS - about webcam\_streaming](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sos-about-webcam-streaming/190009)
**Author:** [@pierro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pierro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sos-about-webcam-streaming/190009 "2006-06-08T00:52:19Z")
hey there - im from germany, thats wy my english is not so nice; any way : i look for a quite help ; i will start a web\_cam\_streaming . how can i start it ? may bee somebody give me a small tip \[smile\] --- ## [What's wrong with my externall-loading HTML-formatted text?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-externall-loading-html-formatted-text/190007)
**Author:** [@flashsandy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashsandy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2006, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-externall-loading-html-formatted-text/190007 "2006-06-08T00:36:37Z")
I am trying to load in a text file into a flash movie which has some HTML formatting to it - there's very little i can find out about this on the web - it kinda works.. here's my external text file.. history=\Histo… --- ## [setVolume() Issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setvolume-issues/190001)
**Author:** [@Tokien](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tokien)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setvolume-issues/190001 "2006-06-07T22:28:49Z")
I’m having an issue with the setVolume() function. My problem is that when I set volume of a specified sound object the entire flash file is affected, meaning that all sounds are affected (The ones created by AS). Not j… --- ## [Stopping a timer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-a-timer/189997)
**Author:** [@unclejemima](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unclejemima)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-a-timer/189997 "2006-06-07T22:04:24Z")
I've been making a game that includes a timer, and now I running into a problem. The timer works - it counts down to zero, and then when it reaches zero, it goes to a different scene and determines whether or not the pla… --- ## [Rotating letters on a motion guide](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-letters-on-a-motion-guide/189994)
**Author:** [@versai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/versai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-letters-on-a-motion-guide/189994 "2006-06-07T21:29:10Z")
I am running into an issue: I need to rotate a letter moving across a path. I created the Fla. and am able to preview in Flash but when I test movie the letters dont show while rotating, only when in 0 position. Any idea… --- ## [Question on XML & looping](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-xml-looping/189993)
**Author:** [@stevs102](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stevs102)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-xml-looping/189993 "2006-06-07T21:27:42Z")
I think this question is a bit more advanced as I have built several XML/Flash based dynamic page including Flash XML editors, etc. For some reason I'm having trouble starting this project. Basically I want to create a… --- ## [Problem with mouse follow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-mouse-follow/189992)
**Author:** [@pyromunky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pyromunky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-mouse-follow/189992 "2006-06-07T20:45:41Z")
I have a simple mc following the cursor using the basic x += (root.xmouse-x)/speed; with the speed set to 6... When I play the file however, there's a constant buffer between the cursor and mc. The two \_x position… --- ## [Autofilling Dynamic textField height?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autofilling-dynamic-textfield-height/189991)
**Author:** [@Flaevo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flaevo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autofilling-dynamic-textfield-height/189991 "2006-06-07T20:40:59Z")
So I need the text to scroll with the text field object RATHER than inside the dynamic text field box. to do so I need the textfield box to auto fill a height based on how many lines it has, is there any way to do this… --- ## [Help with some code to pause the timeline and then resume](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-some-code-to-pause-the-timeline-and-then-resume/189990)
**Author:** [@garyzero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/garyzero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-some-code-to-pause-the-timeline-and-then-resume/189990 "2006-06-07T20:25:35Z")
Hi, Anyone know what I can do to get a pause between loads? Take a look at the code so far, I just want there to be a pause of 4 or 5 second before continueing onto the next frame. // Load Comic Spread comicPreloader… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1750) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1752)