# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1798 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1799 --- ## [as1 to as2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as1-to-as2/185646)
**Author:** [@rodrigobellao](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rodrigobellao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as1-to-as2/185646 "2006-04-14T22:26:49Z")
hi there, i´m trying to convert the following code to action 2.0. when i use this with flash player 6 and as1 it works fine. i´m studing the logic of this code, but i know very little about as1. can anyone help me? i thi… --- ## [Why is this AS not working?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-this-as-not-working/185624)
**Author:** [@BoonDock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BoonDock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-this-as-not-working/185624 "2006-04-14T20:40:21Z")
I've got buttons on the main timeline that when released they execute this code: on (release) { \_global.otherSectionButton == "people"; if (\_root.currMovie == undefined) { \_root.currMovie = "other\_background"; … --- ## [Drawing Game:Selecting a new colour](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-game-selecting-a-new-colour/185637)
**Author:** [@trigaahippie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trigaahippie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-game-selecting-a-new-colour/185637 "2006-04-14T20:38:38Z")
Hey peeps, im trying to make a simple drawing board which will let the user select different colours using a paintbrush. I cant figure out how to go about it tho!!! If anyone can help with the code, id be very greatful. … --- ## [URGENT: Problem With Javascript Popup menu and Flash Movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-problem-with-javascript-popup-menu-and-flash-movie/48999)
**Author:** [@clzz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/clzz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-problem-with-javascript-popup-menu-and-flash-movie/48999 "2006-04-14T20:14:17Z")
Hi all, Facing a problem, so simple that I'm kicking myself cause I can't fix it. Hoping you guys can help me out. Anyway, I'm creating a simple website with a table with 2 rows, designated as "TOP", and "BOTTOM". I… --- ## [I want to make a randomly loading nav bar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-want-to-make-a-randomly-loading-nav-bar/185610)
**Author:** [@carathompson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/carathompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-want-to-make-a-randomly-loading-nav-bar/185610 "2006-04-14T19:11:48Z")
I want to make a navigation bar that loads image buttons randomly. Ex: (you can see the non-random version at the bottom of the page on www.brewerthompson.com/lies) I have 5 slots. I want to randomly load an external swf… --- ## [XML Node tool](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-node-tool/185619)
**Author:** [@jankratochvil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jankratochvil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-node-tool/185619 "2006-04-14T19:04:40Z")
I (and I think not only I) have problem to find the right node if I work with Flash. Exist any tool, which can identify the node position? Something similar like debugger in Flash. Simple XML parser which display the nod… --- ## [Using Ae to make a preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-ae-to-make-a-preloader/185591)
**Author:** [@stoochy1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stoochy1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-ae-to-make-a-preloader/185591 "2006-04-14T18:56:42Z")
i made a preloader in ae. I dont know the workflow between flash and AE well enough to figure it out. here is what it looks like www.velocityouth.com/preloader.html in ae its broker into 2 layers. the border an… --- ## [Hiding an element if another element is undefined](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-an-element-if-another-element-is-undefined/185498)
**Author:** [@scopa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scopa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-an-element-if-another-element-is-undefined/185498 "2006-04-14T18:16:31Z")
Hey all, I have another issue... Basically I have 14 text boxes, each box draws its content from an external txt file. Next to each text box is a button. I want the button to be either visible=true or visible=false dep… --- ## [Flash + PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-php/185524)
**Author:** [@itoth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/itoth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-php/185524 "2006-04-14T16:48:39Z")
I have the folowing situation: When I run the movie on localhost in a projector the variables load from the \*.php file stored on my local computer but when i try to load variables from a web server in a projector the f… --- ## [Dynamic functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-functions/185486)
**Author:** [@Nikini](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nikini)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-functions/185486 "2006-04-14T16:03:44Z")
How to create a synamic function? Why do I need it.. you ask? Well.. I have a project to create a representation of a mathematical function. The user must enter the function (for ex: in a dynamic text: "x\*x\*Math.sin(x)" … --- ## [Dragger Jump Prblem Plz plz help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragger-jump-prblem-plz-plz-help/185571)
**Author:** [@BhavikShah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BhavikShah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragger-jump-prblem-plz-plz-help/185571 "2006-04-14T15:03:43Z")
Dear Friends & Mods, I'have made dragger according to the dragger tutorial here. Now my problem is i've to make it jump from o to 25 , 25 to 50 and so on. it should not stop in between. I am here attaching fla and … --- ## [BitmapData](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata/185345)
**Author:** [@dominus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dominus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata/185345 "2006-04-14T14:27:49Z")
Hello everybody.. I have a problem with the new BitmapData class I have a BitmapData object(used for copying a mc) but I want the rectangle associated to start from a different value than 0, 0. Is there any other way … --- ## [Font embedding in custom MX04 component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-embedding-in-custom-mx04-component/185589)
**Author:** [@bbraga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bbraga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-embedding-in-custom-mx04-component/185589 "2006-04-14T14:14:38Z")
What is the best way to embed fonts for use in custom components? I've made a custom component and i add to Library a FONT is this case a pixel font. Since most users dont have these fonts on their system i need to emb… --- ## [Custom Brushed for flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-brushed-for-flash/185588)
**Author:** [@Munkiegrl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Munkiegrl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-brushed-for-flash/185588 "2006-04-14T14:12:47Z")
Has anyone created a plug-in for flash that includes additional brushes or found a way to create custom brushes? I know I could create them in Illustrator but I am looking for something more efficient. --- ## [External txt refreshed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-txt-refreshed/185520)
**Author:** [@vrtx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vrtx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-txt-refreshed/185520 "2006-04-14T13:40:16Z")
Hi, I use an external txt to load some vars... works fine... But when I change the values of vars in the txt, and reload the txt in my swf, the old values are still displayed. Only when I take a new browser I can see the… --- ## [Customised Dynamic text shapes in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customised-dynamic-text-shapes-in-flash/185580)
**Author:** [@Gonnan\_Travis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gonnan_Travis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customised-dynamic-text-shapes-in-flash/185580 "2006-04-14T13:39:47Z")
Hello, How can I create the customised Dynamic text shapes in Flash Pls let me know. Thanx in advance Gonnan Travis --- ## [Align & Distribute Actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/align-distribute-actionscript/170341)
**Author:** [@interfaced](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/interfaced)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/align-distribute-actionscript/170341 "2006-04-14T13:39:02Z")
Is there a function/library that emulated the align and distrubute functions of the flash environment? This would be a really useful script for arranging objects dynamically in a flash file. If there is an existing funct… --- ## [Object Placement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-placement/185581)
**Author:** [@SuperBokey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SuperBokey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-placement/185581 "2006-04-14T13:08:26Z")
My game is a 2d side-scroller, and in my game, the arm rotates around the body and points to the mouse. When you click, you will fire a bullet, but my problem is I can figure how to place it right in front of the gun. I … --- ## [UIScrollbar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscrollbar/185517)
**Author:** [@cyber007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cyber007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscrollbar/185517 "2006-04-14T12:34:56Z")
how to add movie clip in UIScrollbar... i know how to add dynamic text field in UIScrollbar.... but i have text and picture.. mean movie clip..and now i want to add UIScollbar with that.. how i do that.. pls help me.. if… --- ## [Tree component - leaf node icon](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tree-component-leaf-node-icon/185578)
**Author:** [@jankratochvil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jankratochvil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tree-component-leaf-node-icon/185578 "2006-04-14T11:38:54Z")
I have a Tree component and I want it so that when I click on a leaf node, the relevant leaf node icon displays. Is it possible? Thanks --- ## [Random images w/ links (a la Kirupa's 6 thumbs at the top of 'Forums')](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-images-w-links-a-la-kirupas-6-thumbs-at-the-top-of-forums/185466)
**Author:** [@Asparagus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Asparagus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-images-w-links-a-la-kirupas-6-thumbs-at-the-top-of-forums/185466 "2006-04-14T11:31:22Z")
Hey everyone, I'm after a way to randomly display 6 'clickable' images, from an external list (of many images), kinda like the one you see at the top of the forum page (below the main menu). I've searched high and se… --- ## [I wish if i could have this tutorials](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-wish-if-i-could-have-this-tutorials/185576)
**Author:** [@GiveToGet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GiveToGet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-wish-if-i-could-have-this-tutorials/185576 "2006-04-14T11:30:31Z")
Hi .. I really enjoy applying the tutorials that are provided in this website .. However, a sound in my mind PEEEEEEEEEEPS whenever i refresh the kirupa website . . i found the flashy header that contains the newes… --- ## [Back and Forth, To and Fro](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-and-forth-to-and-fro/185569)
**Author:** [@abu\_shadi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/abu_shadi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-and-forth-to-and-fro/185569 "2006-04-14T11:20:20Z")
hi everyboy, this is my first post I wish to be good some people say : "Flash is great, but people can't use their browser's back button to navigate through a Flash site or movie." My response was, "You're ugly!" Then… --- ## [Flash Books](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-books/185573)
**Author:** [@bmccune](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bmccune)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-books/185573 "2006-04-14T10:36:12Z")
Which flash reference books are the best? Regards, Bam --- ## [UIScrollbar - customizing it?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscrollbar-customizing-it/185528)
**Author:** [@Pixeladdict](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pixeladdict)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscrollbar-customizing-it/185528 "2006-04-14T09:58:22Z")
It say create an instance of it, and edit it through some component manager, but I cant seem to figur out where that is located. Is there a simple way to do this? --- ## [How can you make flash download media files?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-you-make-flash-download-media-files/185490)
**Author:** [@manos76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/manos76)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-you-make-flash-download-media-files/185490 "2006-04-14T08:42:53Z")
How can someone make a flash movie link download a media file rather allowing them to open and play in a browser? I have always used up until now the clumsy way of zipping the files so the browser prompts you to save the… --- ## [\_quality](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-quality/185505)
**Author:** [@g5604](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g5604)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-quality/185505 "2006-04-14T08:30:49Z")
Hi, is it possible to set the quality of individual movieclips or is \_quality only a global setting? cheers. G --- ## [Issue with MovieClipLoader - onLoadInit](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-moviecliploader-onloadinit/185301)
**Author:** [@ahowell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ahowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-moviecliploader-onloadinit/185301 "2006-04-14T08:21:11Z")
hello. i've come a accross an odd issue with the onLoadInit method of MovieClipLoader in the player version7 versus version8. i have a simple custom class that let's me load in an image and change the url, etc. not t… --- ## [Making a movieclip fade out! Please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-movieclip-fade-out-please-help/185463)
**Author:** [@Pixeladdict](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pixeladdict)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-movieclip-fade-out-please-help/185463 "2006-04-14T08:20:31Z")
I have on my stage different sub menues which Id like to have fade out when I press a certain button. Thought I could do with \_alpha, but I only fades a certain procentage. Not all the way. ActionScript Code: \[FONT=C… --- ## [Problem with fonts in flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-fonts-in-flash-8/185552)
**Author:** [@sunarc\_sandeep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sunarc_sandeep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2006, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-fonts-in-flash-8/185552 "2006-04-14T07:13:57Z")
Hello all, I have a problem with fonts in flash 8, I m creating a flash movie with some dynamic Text, and i want to use some other font which r not in other's system, so how i can embed my fonts with my movie. I have t… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1797) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1799)