# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1870 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1871 --- ## [Load Pre-formatted HTML into a textfield?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-pre-formatted-html-into-a-textfield/178736)
**Author:** [@CEOofAEP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CEOofAEP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-pre-formatted-html-into-a-textfield/178736 "2006-02-13T20:50:54Z")
Greetings. I know it's possible and I kind of got it to work- but this is a bit tricky... I have pre-formatted HTML in a textfile. Let me know if any of this might already be an error-source- I am currently too tired… --- ## [Passing attachMovie arguments](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-attachmovie-arguments/178734)
**Author:** [@prisma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prisma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-attachmovie-arguments/178734 "2006-02-13T20:28:39Z")
Can anyone help me with this: I can't get a numeric argument to be passed along with attachMovie. for(var i=0;i\ **Author:** [@blulightJR](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blulightJR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-usability-question/178733 "2006-02-13T20:21:35Z") (I'm sorry if there is a thread that exists for this already, and if so, can someone point me to it.) How do you code simple buttons and complex buttons that show they are on or have been activated? I want my interfac… --- ## [Loading a swf one after another randomly - reposted](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-one-after-another-randomly-reposted/178732)
**Author:** [@man1one](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/man1one)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-one-after-another-randomly-reposted/178732 "2006-02-13T20:13:05Z")
Hello - I saw this tutorial - http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_slideshow.htm and was wondering how I might go about loading the swfs randomly instead of 1. 2. 3. 4. etc. There was this form posted but never … --- ## [New to Flash (Flash8), looking for good actionscript tutorials](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-flash-flash8-looking-for-good-actionscript-tutorials/178731)
**Author:** [@ShadowStorm14](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShadowStorm14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-flash-flash8-looking-for-good-actionscript-tutorials/178731 "2006-02-13T20:11:35Z")
Well, I just got Flash 8, and I'm really interested in learning how to use ActionScript to make some cool things. I'm comfortable with using the drawing tools, as i've used PhotoShop and Illustrator before. Also, I've … --- ## [Background Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-issue/178729)
**Author:** [@rusty27851](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rusty27851)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-issue/178729 "2006-02-13T20:03:50Z")
I'm working on a full flash site with a target resolution of 1024x768. My main content fits within these dimensions and is a fixed size. What I'd like to do, Is have a background graphic in each of the four corners so t… --- ## [Form to populate SQL DB?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-to-populate-sql-db/178728)
**Author:** [@lorenelks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorenelks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-to-populate-sql-db/178728 "2006-02-13T19:54:06Z")
Hi: I have been tasked with creating an online course evaluation form. This form will be used by our client students to give us feedback on the courses they take with us. I have two needs: ONSITE - I need a good tut… --- ## [How did this guy do that? Please Help Me!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-did-this-guy-do-that-please-help-me/178727)
**Author:** [@Acess](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Acess)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-did-this-guy-do-that-please-help-me/178727 "2006-02-13T19:53:59Z")
Hi. I'm kinda new here at kirupa but lately I've been looking at the tutorials and also here at the forum for some help with Flash, and it's been great, I'm learning so much, it's a great community! I'm in a process of b… --- ## [Array + random](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-random/178724)
**Author:** [@pointer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pointer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-random/178724 "2006-02-13T19:31:24Z")
var Count:Array = new Array(); trace (Count) // \_level0.thumbnails.thumb0,\_level0.thumbnails.thumb1,\_level0.thumbnails.thumb2,\_level0.thumbnails.thumb3,\_level0.thumbnails.thumb4,\_level0.thumbnails.thumb5,\_level0.thumbn… --- ## [Loading/unloading movies in loaded movies :|](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-unloading-movies-in-loaded-movies/178716)
**Author:** [@riot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/riot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-unloading-movies-in-loaded-movies/178716 "2006-02-13T18:06:19Z")
Yeah, I know that sounds confusing. Lemme explain: \[COLOR=sienna\]interface.swf\[/COLOR\] it's my main movie; \[COLOR=sienna\]interface.swf\[/COLOR\] load \[COLOR=darkolivegreen\]section1.swf\[/COLOR\] in a specific container c… --- ## [Fluid thumbnails from xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fluid-thumbnails-from-xml/178715)
**Author:** [@G3cK0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/G3cK0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fluid-thumbnails-from-xml/178715 "2006-02-13T18:06:01Z")
Hello all I've made up a mock gallery using the standard xml and AS coding (not too dissimilar to the Kirupa gallery tutorial) which is all fine and dandy. The new fwa website (here) pages the thumbnails with respect t… --- ## [Variable variables w/ actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-variables-w-actionscript/178713)
**Author:** [@Snx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Snx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-variables-w-actionscript/178713 "2006-02-13T17:44:12Z")
Hey Kirupakids, gotta question for ya's. I am used to programming in php and have to say that I am addicted to variable variables. how do i work them in flash??? basically what i am trying to do is attach a movieclip w… --- ## [Video Licensing Issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-licensing-issues/178710)
**Author:** [@bhjodokast](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bhjodokast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-licensing-issues/178710 "2006-02-13T17:31:50Z")
Not sure if this is the right forum... a friend of mine wants to create a client-side application that converts video into the Flash video format. I've created Flash video presentations before, but not a client-side a… --- ## [Tiles as2 OOP tutorial?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tiles-as2-oop-tutorial/178708)
**Author:** [@Uli](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Uli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tiles-as2-oop-tutorial/178708 "2006-02-13T17:23:09Z")
Hello, im looking for a good as2 OOP tutorial for tile games. I could only find as1 ones. TiA \[smiley\] --- ## [3 buttons and 3 MC's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-buttons-and-3-mcs/178705)
**Author:** [@m0fe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m0fe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-buttons-and-3-mcs/178705 "2006-02-13T16:35:56Z")
Hi people I have a small problem I have 3 buttons and 3 MC's each button tells it's MC to play and then stop at frame 15 and then tells the other two MC's to play if they are already at frame 15 and if not do nothi… --- ## [setInterval not stopping](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-not-stopping/178702)
**Author:** [@paul\_ferrie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paul_ferrie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-not-stopping/178702 "2006-02-13T16:16:13Z")
Hi guys. I am not sure whats going wrong where but something is because the setInterval continues to run after maxCount has been reached. Basiclly it's a slide show feature. Hi guys. I am not sure whats going wrong wh… --- ## [Problem moving a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-moving-a-movie-clip/178699)
**Author:** [@krlosandres](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krlosandres)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-moving-a-movie-clip/178699 "2006-02-13T15:59:26Z")
hi! So that my movie clip does not move progressively with this script? \[COLOR=Magenta\]\*\*\[COLOR=Purple\]my\_mc.onrelease = function () { counter = 0; while (counter \< 100) { my\_mc.\_x += 1; counter ++; … --- ## [Change in \_width causes pic to disappear](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-in--width-causes-pic-to-disappear/178695)
**Author:** [@Ordinathorreur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ordinathorreur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-in--width-causes-pic-to-disappear/178695 "2006-02-13T15:47:07Z")
Hi guys, Im having a little trouble with an image I'm loading. Once the image has loaded, I need to resize it according to a set boundary. I check whether or not it has loaded, if it has I change the \_width property … --- ## [Combobox value to php mailer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-value-to-php-mailer/178685)
**Author:** [@KILTRO](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KILTRO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-value-to-php-mailer/178685 "2006-02-13T13:39:41Z")
Yo peps How can i pass a user-selected value from a combobox to a php? Just like i do with imput fields? Any help is welcome \[smile\] --- ## [Option To Choose To View Video In Normal Or Fullscreen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/option-to-choose-to-view-video-in-normal-or-fullscreen/178683)
**Author:** [@fattyboomboom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fattyboomboom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/option-to-choose-to-view-video-in-normal-or-fullscreen/178683 "2006-02-13T12:46:32Z")
Hi Guys, I'm working on a CD that uses flash. Basically I've no problem creating the whole flash presentation but the problem I have is this:- 1) I've embded a video at one part of the presentation, ie, when people c… --- ## [Animation - images loaded from xml?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-images-loaded-from-xml/178682)
**Author:** [@Dodger5757](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dodger5757)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animation-images-loaded-from-xml/178682 "2006-02-13T12:39:51Z")
Hi all, I have an idea that I would like to learn to do. But I will need some help as I am very new to Flash. I would like to create an animation - basically cycling several still images in a loop, with each image cl… --- ## [Using a variable in a target path!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-variable-in-a-target-path/178678)
**Author:** [@Zaid\_W1red](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaid_W1red)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-variable-in-a-target-path/178678 "2006-02-13T12:12:29Z")
Hey Guys, Ive got a function similar to the following: function ping(btn\_name) { root.btnname.gotoandplay(2); } and im calling it: ping('news'); if i put a trace in the function I can see the the variable is … --- ## [Check to see if MC has nested MCs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/check-to-see-if-mc-has-nested-mcs/178668)
**Author:** [@prisma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prisma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/check-to-see-if-mc-has-nested-mcs/178668 "2006-02-13T09:49:23Z")
Is there any way of checking to see if an MC has nested MovieClips? --- ## [Experienced Flash knowledge needed \](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/experienced-flash-knowledge-needed-mp3-related/178666)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_James](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jimmy_James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/experienced-flash-knowledge-needed-mp3-related/178666 "2006-02-13T08:38:45Z")
Hey, I type this script in my first frame of my Flash movie: \"http://pathto/player.swf" menu="false" quality="high" width="300" height="320" name="index" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" go/getflashpl… --- ## [onRollOver drop down menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrollover-drop-down-menu/178663)
**Author:** [@dechef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dechef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrollover-drop-down-menu/178663 "2006-02-13T06:09:20Z")
i need to achieve this kind of drop down menu on roll over . give me the minimum code needed to do this .http://drububu.com/ clcick on the right hand side and chk it out . --- ## [Interactive map](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-map/178660)
**Author:** [@dechef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dechef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-map/178660 "2006-02-13T05:38:42Z")
im currently making an interactive map but i need it to slide to the building when a user clicks on the buttons on the right side ckeck out http://www.uconn.edu/map/ .so when it reaches there an arrow points to the build… --- ## [Intro loads too fast- can't see preloader!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/intro-loads-too-fast-cant-see-preloader/178654)
**Author:** [@orlybabe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/orlybabe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/intro-loads-too-fast-cant-see-preloader/178654 "2006-02-13T04:08:18Z")
I have a flash intro with a preloader. My client is complaining that the intro loads so fast, they can't see the preloader at all. This is not the same issue where once the intro has loaded its in the computer's cache so… --- ## [Flash Comm / Flash Media Server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-comm-flash-media-server/178653)
**Author:** [@natronp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/natronp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-comm-flash-media-server/178653 "2006-02-13T03:28:54Z")
Anyone here at Kirupa have any experience with Flash Comm server, specifically with streaming .flvs? I'm looking at doing it for a site which will have decent size .flvs which i want to play immediately and I would lik… --- ## [Rollout Menu Effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-menu-effect/178651)
**Author:** [@Jehuty911](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jehuty911)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-menu-effect/178651 "2006-02-13T03:03:09Z")
I have seen a few tutorials on the rollout menu effect but none that shows how to build a more complex menu like the one at this site http://www.realityslip.com/plur2k/hybrid.htm Can anyone help me figure out the basics… --- ## [Flying animated paper](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flying-animated-paper/178650)
**Author:** [@imgd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imgd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flying-animated-paper/178650 "2006-02-13T02:26:48Z")
I would like to animate paper like it were flying it the wind. I was wondering if anyone knew of a program (Swift maybe?!) that would help me animate it so I didnt have to do it by hand. Here is a example from template… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1869) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1871)