# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1863 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1864 --- ## [I'm ready to break something](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-ready-to-break-something/179486)
**Author:** [@Goth\_Santa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Goth_Santa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-ready-to-break-something/179486 "2006-02-20T17:21:12Z")
I cannot for the life of me figure out why this won’t work. I have a text file source.txt whose sole contents are: loc=news2.xml Then this bit of code: lv = new LoadVars(); lv.onLoad = function() { where = this… --- ## [How to apply maths](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-apply-maths/179482)
**Author:** [@KILTRO](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KILTRO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-apply-maths/179482 "2006-02-20T16:48:52Z")
Hello there. Does someone knows a good tutorial or website that shows you how to use maths in flash starting from basics? I will explain myself better: when i see codes with maths i go thru it and i understand why it … --- ## [Mask that pans image on x scale](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-that-pans-image-on-x-scale/179481)
**Author:** [@Murv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Murv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-that-pans-image-on-x-scale/179481 "2006-02-20T16:37:20Z")
Hey, I'm trying to get an effect, where I have an image bigger than the stage, and I want to drag to the left, and have the right move off to the right, away from the viewpoint. and vice versa. Only for the x scale thoug… --- ## [Which job would you take?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-job-would-you-take/179480)
**Author:** [@jwopitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jwopitz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-job-would-you-take/179480 "2006-02-20T16:21:39Z")
Ok I have two Flash Web Development job options that I am on the fence about. + signs are for things I like about it over the other job. ? signs mean I am waiting to know more about it through their HR department. Job … --- ## [Elastic question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-question/179479)
**Author:** [@JoshuaJonah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JoshuaJonah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-question/179479 "2006-02-20T16:15:02Z")
I'm at work right now so i can't test this out but will this work for an elastic effect? I'm just toying with some ideas. import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.transitions.easing.\*; var blahx:Number = 300 var blahy:N… --- ## [FileReferenceList Path](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereferencelist-path/179478)
**Author:** [@zeemanish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeemanish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereferencelist-path/179478 "2006-02-20T16:13:04Z")
\*\*hi all i am using the fileReferenceList class to get the file name and path but i am not able to get the path. so please tell me hoe can i get the local full path. please help me thanks Manish \*\* --- ## [Embedded Fonts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedded-fonts/179476)
**Author:** [@aliasworkshop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aliasworkshop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedded-fonts/179476 "2006-02-20T15:52:53Z")
I have this bizarre embedded font issue I can't figure out. I've run a size report on my movie, and apparently there is an embedded font that's taking up 7 megs of space. My .fla isn't even 4 megs. Prior to it mysterio… --- ## [Simple Circle Rotate (Ring, Donut Rotate)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-circle-rotate-ring-donut-rotate/179457)
**Author:** [@dmassive](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dmassive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-circle-rotate-ring-donut-rotate/179457 "2006-02-20T12:20:20Z")
Why this simple rotation doesn't look nice? \[frowning\] :hangover: Download FLA Movie The animation it's a simple ring/donut, thats rotate around it's own axis. \[image\] \[image\] \[image\] It's a simple 2D animat… --- ## [Load a local browse window with actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-a-local-browse-window-with-actionscript/179456)
**Author:** [@impaler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/impaler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-a-local-browse-window-with-actionscript/179456 "2006-02-20T12:17:24Z")
delete me --- ## [\[Flash8\]how to convert from a string to hexadecimal value?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-how-to-convert-from-a-string-to-hexadecimal-value/179452)
**Author:** [@darth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-how-to-convert-from-a-string-to-hexadecimal-value/179452 "2006-02-20T11:14:47Z")
HI! I want to ues XML to make various things dynamic in a site, including different background colors. XML values are always as strings and I cannot seem to find how to convert from the string to hexadecimal number tha… --- ## [setInterval overwrite?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-overwrite/179448)
**Author:** [@ThePuzzleMaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ThePuzzleMaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-overwrite/179448 "2006-02-20T09:41:07Z")
So I have a pretty complex set of functions but I will try to make this understandable with minimal code... I have a group of buttons. When each button is pressed it calls on the leafFall() function. leafFall = func… --- ## [How do I use radio buttons?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-use-radio-buttons/179445)
**Author:** [@dtrace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dtrace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-use-radio-buttons/179445 "2006-02-20T08:49:10Z")
I have never used radio buttons before. I'm creating an email form....and I'd like to use them to give the user a series of choices on how they heard of my client. How do I do this? I'm not clear on what the paramete… --- ## [Getting Image Size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-image-size/179441)
**Author:** [@deltatuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deltatuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-image-size/179441 "2006-02-20T06:24:34Z")
I am working on creating a photo gallery that loads the images dynamically, and then resizes them to scale. I am using the MovieClipLoader.onLoadInit to find to size of the image on first load in order to set a ratio to … --- ## [Urgent help needed! Flash+XML website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-help-needed-flash-xml-website/179432)
**Author:** [@jimB77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimB77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-help-needed-flash-xml-website/179432 "2006-02-20T04:39:53Z")
I've built a Flash+XML website based on template from MyFlashXml.com. But a few days ago I found this: "Reasons to avoid Flash/XML templates...How to protect your website from being ripped" : http://freeflashxml.50megs… --- ## [New to actionscript needing some help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-actionscript-needing-some-help/179428)
**Author:** [@abear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/abear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-actionscript-needing-some-help/179428 "2006-02-20T04:07:19Z")
hey guys, hows it going? i am new to flash and actionscript and i've been reading up on some hints and tips and i figured out how to create an array. what i want to know is if there is a way to randomize what is inside t… --- ## [Smooth Scaling/Repositioning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-scaling-repositioning/179422)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-scaling-repositioning/179422 "2006-02-20T03:33:50Z")
I have an mc that i want to scale smoothly, see attached image that explains it... heres my code shrinkMap = function (target\_MC:MovieClip, target\_WDTH:Number, target\_HGHT:Number, target\_X:Number) { target\_MC.on… --- ## [Deobfuscating Actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deobfuscating-actionscript/179419)
**Author:** [@jamie9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jamie9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deobfuscating-actionscript/179419 "2006-02-20T02:31:58Z")
Hello. I am not some script kiddie trying to steal other's work, I am just trying to learn new things, and have been trying to deobfuscate some actionscript. I'm actually confused how they did it in the first place, bu… --- ## [XML mp3 player HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-mp3-player-help/179418)
**Author:** [@bandsaw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bandsaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-mp3-player-help/179418 "2006-02-20T02:16:08Z")
Im still very new to AS, but i need some help, please. i used a tutorial to build an XMl mp3 player but the AS is set to use the player on the root of the movie. Can someone help me to change the AS so i can load it anyw… --- ## [Drawing an arrow with a line - Trig?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-an-arrow-with-a-line-trig/179414)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-an-arrow-with-a-line-trig/179414 "2006-02-20T00:44:44Z")
Im using the drawing API to draw lines between movie clips, join the dots style, but is there a way to draw an arrow in the centre of the line indicating which direction its going? I know it will involve trig i think a… --- ## [Adding URL locations to a section of the Flash site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-url-locations-to-a-section-of-the-flash-site/179413)
**Author:** [@marc0047](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marc0047)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-url-locations-to-a-section-of-the-flash-site/179413 "2006-02-20T00:36:25Z")
I could have sworn I've seen information on being able to use web browser urls to reference different sections of an all-flash site. Is this true, or am I dreaming? If this is true, please lead the way! Thanks --- ## [Scaling Movieclip... please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-movieclip-please-help/179412)
**Author:** [@e\_k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/e_k)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2006, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-movieclip-please-help/179412 "2006-02-20T00:28:34Z")
hello everyone! I am a newbie.... i hope someone can help me here... I have a map (drawn in flash) which is in a movie clip titled "map" and instance as "map\_drag". This instance can be dragged using the startDrag(… --- ## [Live Streaming Video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/live-streaming-video/179410)
**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/live-streaming-video/179410 "2006-02-19T23:59:22Z")
Ok. I got an event comming up theis friday and I need some help. I want to have my web cam record something live and have it show up on my site in a streaming format live. How can I do this? --- ## [Fading Grid Tutorial! HELP TO LOAD FILES FROM EXTERNAL FILE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fading-grid-tutorial-help-to-load-files-from-external-file/179406)
**Author:** [@Magdy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Magdy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fading-grid-tutorial-help-to-load-files-from-external-file/179406 "2006-02-19T22:58:31Z")
Hi there, I've done the Fading grind tutorial \[COLOR=black\]from Voetsjoeba\[/COLOR\] and it was well done. But i'm trying to load the images from an external file, for example from an xml file, or other way that it was p… --- ## [2 x "For" Loops with XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-x-for-loops-with-xml/179405)
**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-x-for-loops-with-xml/179405 "2006-02-19T22:54:56Z")
Hi there, I got a issue trying to run 2 "for" statements within the one xml onLoad statement. I can't see why it doesnt work, though it works fine when there is only one "for" statement. Here's my code: myXML.onLoad … --- ## [Reset Scrollpane Scrollbars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reset-scrollpane-scrollbars/179404)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reset-scrollpane-scrollbars/179404 "2006-02-19T22:50:07Z")
I have my scrollpane attach the movieclip content. The MC content has code it to load a another .swf (which is does fine). Only problem the scroll bars on the scrollpane havent changed. I couldnt find it anywhere onlin… --- ## [Inverting the colors of graphics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inverting-the-colors-of-graphics/179403)
**Author:** [@Nich](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inverting-the-colors-of-graphics/179403 "2006-02-19T22:49:09Z")
Is there a simple way through actionscript to invert the colors of everything on the stage? --- ## [Convert String var to function()?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-string-var-to-function/179393)
**Author:** [@ThePuzzleMaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ThePuzzleMaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-string-var-to-function/179393 "2006-02-19T19:48:17Z")
Is there some way to convert a dynamically loaded variable to a function name? Something along the lines of: for (i=1; i\ **Author:** [@Westbank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Westbank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashsound-stop-actionscript/179392 "2006-02-19T19:42:52Z") Hi, I'm trying to use the Flashsound API. Everything is working fine except that if I have three keyframes (3 different sounds) and if I want to play the first one, it's actually playing all three of them. If I call th… --- ## [How can I make my MC stay in place?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-make-my-mc-stay-in-place/179386)
**Author:** [@Skyria](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Skyria)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-make-my-mc-stay-in-place/179386 "2006-02-19T17:47:50Z")
Hello, I have an image that is twice the size of my scene and four buttons with actionsscripts to control the scrolling sideways. On the scene have a movieclip with a dot that changes its x and y coordinates based on i… --- ## [A Slight Problem with actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-slight-problem-with-actionscript/179380)
**Author:** [@DarkSUn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DarkSUn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-slight-problem-with-actionscript/179380 "2006-02-19T15:35:48Z")
Hello all. I am in a bit of a hole. Ok so the thing is i have my main timeline with the content and i also have buttons and now beside these buttons i have a movie clip now what i am trying to do is when i rollover these… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1862) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1864)