# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1761 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1762 --- ## [Slow Drop Shadow On XML Images, Bitmap Caching?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-drop-shadow-on-xml-images-bitmap-caching/189107)
**Author:** [@JBN](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JBN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-drop-shadow-on-xml-images-bitmap-caching/189107 "2006-05-13T20:12:04Z")
Alright, here's something I've been wanting to add to my site for a long time, but it slowed it down too much. Check out www.jbnight.com The images are loaded via XML. I really want a nice drop shadow behind each imag… --- ## [How to check if divisble by 10?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-if-divisble-by-10/189106)
**Author:** [@flashsandy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashsandy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-if-divisble-by-10/189106 "2006-05-13T19:49:27Z")
How do i make an if...loop which checks if a variable is a multiple of 10? i want it to check this and then use an enterFrame thing to rotate a movie clip every 10secs.. Thanks everyone.. :red: --- ## [Tweening Numbers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweening-numbers/189105)
**Author:** [@mprzybylski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mprzybylski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweening-numbers/189105 "2006-05-13T19:22:38Z")
I thought I read something about this here one time but a search didn't bring up any results. What I want to do is tween a number from lets say 0 to 50 using the Tween class. The below is an example of my tween but it … --- ## [Random morph](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-morph/189104)
**Author:** [@Casenote](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Casenote)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-morph/189104 "2006-05-13T18:23:18Z")
Is there anyway to have a circle or other shape randomly morph, in a blob like fashion? --- ## [Action Script Help Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-help-needed/189101)
**Author:** [@B\_C](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-help-needed/189101 "2006-05-13T17:36:36Z")
I need to make a hit test that will state if(this.hitTest(\_root.// this is the part I need, I want it to be \_root.mc+any instances made due to attaching of this mc. (the instances being "bob"+i and i being ++; the whole … --- ## [Problem with adding points to total score](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-adding-points-to-total-score/189099)
**Author:** [@kurth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kurth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-adding-points-to-total-score/189099 "2006-05-13T17:24:53Z")
I have created a simple slot machine type game and each time you press the spin button you lose 1 coin. Got that no problem. I can't seem to figure out how to add points to total score when one of the dynamic text brings… --- ## [How to use one mc as container for more using](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-one-mc-as-container-for-more-using/189093)
**Author:** [@jankratochvil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jankratochvil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-one-mc-as-container-for-more-using/189093 "2006-05-13T15:58:18Z")
I update one of my old Flash site and tink about how to use one mc for multiple using. In attached FLA is very simple example. I used this mc many times and changed at that time manually on last frame every time the co… --- ## [How to delay a frame before to the next one?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-delay-a-frame-before-to-the-next-one/189092)
**Author:** [@enginenr9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enginenr9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-delay-a-frame-before-to-the-next-one/189092 "2006-05-13T14:55:36Z")
Hi! I want to know if somebody knows how can I delay a frame before it jumps to the next one? Tks for your time --- ## [Adding sound to a flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-sound-to-a-flash/189091)
**Author:** [@hkl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hkl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-sound-to-a-flash/189091 "2006-05-13T14:46:01Z")
There are probably lots of tutorials to add sound to a flash application. What is the best way to add sound? to play and stop sound and loop? --- ## [Slideshow Control - how delay frame or jump to the correct one? (with atachment)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-control-how-delay-frame-or-jump-to-the-correct-one-with-atachment/189089)
**Author:** [@enginenr9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enginenr9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-control-how-delay-frame-or-jump-to-the-correct-one-with-atachment/189089 "2006-05-13T14:19:20Z")
Hi! I have a slideshow (as the one in the image), in wich I need to control trough 4 buttons: "back", "pause", "play", and "forward". The problem is that I need a delay in each frame (and I do not know script for t… --- ## [SWF as Index](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-as-index/189088)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wheeler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeff_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-as-index/189088 "2006-05-13T14:11:50Z")
Hey, I've got a question. In Apache, I know you can set the document index to be something like… index.php index.html So, why not put \[font=monospace\]index.swf\[/font\] there, and then be able to have a full-browser … --- ## [Loading an external swf with Scrollpane](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-an-external-swf-with-scrollpane/189081)
**Author:** [@WillDarling](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WillDarling)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-an-external-swf-with-scrollpane/189081 "2006-05-13T09:31:40Z")
Hi. I'm using a scrollpane component in an externally loaded swf, but when you scroll the content it spills out of the pane and overlaps the parent clip. My deadline is tomorrow and I've been trying to sort it for a fe… --- ## [\[AS\]Stupid question,but i haven't sleep from 26hours!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-stupid-question-but-i-havent-sleep-from-26hours/189078)
**Author:** [@btibia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/btibia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-stupid-question-but-i-havent-sleep-from-26hours/189078 "2006-05-13T08:48:13Z")
Hello, I have a stupid question. How i access the main timeline from a movie clip? something like this is my site: mcBack mcHome mcTeam In mcBack a have mcSubmeniu, that has 3 mcs as btns (mcSub1, mcSub2, mcSub3). … --- ## [Save as Flash MX?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-as-flash-mx/189075)
**Author:** [@hweiee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hweiee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-as-flash-mx/189075 "2006-05-13T06:46:08Z")
Hi, I am currently using Flash MX, but my friend is using Flash 8. We are working on a school project, is there a way for me to open his .fla? Are there like any "convertors" to convert Flash 8 fla file to Flash MX o… --- ## [Setting up listener for menubar component?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-up-listener-for-menubar-component/189072)
**Author:** [@RhythmMethod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RhythmMethod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-up-listener-for-menubar-component/189072 "2006-05-13T05:24:23Z")
Can someone help me get on the path with this listener business? I am trying to set up a listener to connect the menubar component (instance name menuBar) that ships with mx2004pro with Scotty's resizing gallery, the mul… --- ## [Preloader help with external swf.s](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-help-with-external-swf-s/189070)
**Author:** [@onisama](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/onisama)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-help-with-external-swf-s/189070 "2006-05-13T04:01:01Z")
Let me start by saying I've looked at numerous tutorials and forum postings on several different forums and haven't quite found what I needed. I made a site with mx 2004 using the following tutorial: http://www.kirup… --- ## [Dynamically Moving Along Motion Guide](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-moving-along-motion-guide/189060)
**Author:** [@jdmvman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdmvman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2006, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-moving-along-motion-guide/189060 "2006-05-13T00:08:01Z")
Hi, How do I move a graphic symbol along a motion guide dynamically. The guide is on a lyer of an mc residing on the \_root. The graphic symbol is just below on another layer. The effect is to have the graphic symbol (a… --- ## [Tab Order for a Form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tab-order-for-a-form/189055)
**Author:** [@troitone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/troitone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tab-order-for-a-form/189055 "2006-05-12T22:34:10Z")
Here's the code I'm using to dictate the Tab Order for my form. \_root.name.tabIndex = 1 \_root.email.tabIndex = 2 \_root.message.tabIndex = 3 root.sendbutton.tabIndex = 4 But it's not working right. First of all...i… --- ## [Good websites (apart from this one of course)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-websites-apart-from-this-one-of-course/189053)
**Author:** [@MJD82](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MJD82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-websites-apart-from-this-one-of-course/189053 "2006-05-12T22:23:03Z")
HI everyone, I'm new to this website and to be honest its be alot more helpful than all my tutors (useless) put togehter, but does anyone out there know of any other websites that have particulary helpful when trying t… --- ## [MX04 Scroll bar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-scroll-bar/189051)
**Author:** [@durtyburd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/durtyburd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-scroll-bar/189051 "2006-05-12T22:16:07Z")
Does anyone know of some good forums/tutorials for creating a photo scroll bar. Something to be used in a portfolio site to scroll through samples of work. thanks everyone. --- ## [unloadMovie won't unload movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloadmovie-wont-unload-movie/189050)
**Author:** [@SoCalMX](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SoCalMX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloadmovie-wont-unload-movie/189050 "2006-05-12T21:19:44Z")
Any help is VERY much appreciated: The following code is used to display a help message and then remove it. A single button is used to toggle the display of the help message. The code works fine the first time, but… --- ## [XML Photogallary thumbnails in grid layout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photogallary-thumbnails-in-grid-layout/189047)
**Author:** [@Jedispara](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jedispara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photogallary-thumbnails-in-grid-layout/189047 "2006-05-12T20:44:17Z")
Hey guys, i know that there has been several questions asked about creating grid thumbnail areas. I understand for the most part how those works (i'm a really beginer here...) My issue is creating a thumbnail section i… --- ## [Movie Clips Playing At the Same Time](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-playing-at-the-same-time/189044)
**Author:** [@njoay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/njoay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-playing-at-the-same-time/189044 "2006-05-12T20:07:23Z")
Hi, I have two MC's playing at the same time. The first movie clip has the following AS: this.createEmptyMovieClip("vhost\_mc", 1000); vhost\_mc.loadMovie ("http://....."); When I put a stop(); at the beginning or … --- ## [Dynamic Images w/ createEmptyMovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-images-w-createemptymovieclip/189043)
**Author:** [@artistwantab](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artistwantab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-images-w-createemptymovieclip/189043 "2006-05-12T19:48:58Z")
As with my text issue I have no problem doing this if I place a MC on the stage but I can't seem to get this to work. import flash.filters.BlurFilter; import flash.filters.\*; import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.tr… --- ## [Dynamic Text w/ create TextField](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-w-create-textfield/189042)
**Author:** [@artistwantab](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artistwantab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-w-create-textfield/189042 "2006-05-12T19:45:50Z")
I have no problem dynamically loading text if I place a textField on the stage but I can't seem to get the following to work using the createTextField. I shortened my code to make it easier to read and still show what I… --- ## [Countdown Timer HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/countdown-timer-help/189039)
**Author:** [@mystee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mystee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/countdown-timer-help/189039 "2006-05-12T19:04:43Z")
Hi guys, I'm looking for a simple countdown timer that counts down to a specific hour/minute/second, day/month. Any tutorials besides the kirupa one? Btw, the timer I wanna acheive is exactly the same as this example.… --- ## [Problem with Loading Random Quotes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-loading-random-quotes/189038)
**Author:** [@LNario](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LNario)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-loading-random-quotes/189038 "2006-05-12T19:04:31Z")
Hi, Just looking for a little help with this problem. I did the "Loading Random Quotes" tutorial on the Kirupa site (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/random\_quotes.htm) . The flash movie works fine as a stand… --- ## [Timer Controlled MCs?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-controlled-mcs/189036)
**Author:** [@DeltaFrog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DeltaFrog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-controlled-mcs/189036 "2006-05-12T18:49:19Z")
I think this is very simple but I can't seem to produce the correct code. I have 5 mc's and I want them to rotate forward with swapDepth every 20 seconds or so. I have the swapDepth working but I need a way to tell the m… --- ## [Loading PHP variables on Flash... something wrong?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-php-variables-on-flash-something-wrong/189033)
**Author:** [@Red\_Blaze](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Red_Blaze)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-php-variables-on-flash-something-wrong/189033 "2006-05-12T18:11:31Z")
I have 1 Flash File, and 2 folders, with 1 XML file in each. This is how the directory looks like: Root Folder |\_images folder | |\_FE folder (artist 1) | | |\_images folder \<--The images. | | |\_images.xml | | | |… --- ## [Need Help Here](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-here/189032)
**Author:** [@woodie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/woodie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2006, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-here/189032 "2006-05-12T18:01:57Z")
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