# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1874 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1875 --- ## [Flash and XML: insert hyperlink into XML node](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-xml-insert-hyperlink-into-xml-node/178368)
**Author:** [@thalamus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thalamus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-xml-insert-hyperlink-into-xml-node/178368 "2006-02-09T22:13:03Z")
Hello: I would like to be able to put a hyperlink with anchor tags in an XML node so all the characters in the node are passed to a dynamic text box in Flash where HTML formatting is preserved. something like this: … --- ## [I'll name my Firstborn after you!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ill-name-my-firstborn-after-you/178366)
**Author:** [@Becky\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Becky_E)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ill-name-my-firstborn-after-you/178366 "2006-02-09T21:28:34Z")
I'm desperate for some help with this question! Is is possible to load an external webpage into a "container" in a Flash Movie? If so.. .How?! What I have is the main site page done that has buttons on it that will lin… --- ## [Local Connection using external as-file?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-connection-using-external-as-file/178354)
**Author:** [@silenoz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/silenoz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-connection-using-external-as-file/178354 "2006-02-09T18:37:35Z")
Hi there everyone! First some background. I am using Flash 8 (screen based project) and now a problem has occured that can be related to the LocalConnection class. All code in this project by the way is in external AS-… --- ## [XML loading... works on one domain but not the other?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-loading-works-on-one-domain-but-not-the-other/178352)
**Author:** [@CEOofAEP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CEOofAEP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-loading-works-on-one-domain-but-not-the-other/178352 "2006-02-09T18:15:08Z")
Okay... so I have a problem. I made this Flash application that reads live commentary from an XML file and displays it on screen. There's a refresh every 30 seconds because the data is likely to change alot since it's … --- ## [How to know the \_root size, width?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-know-the--root-size-width/178350)
**Author:** [@dmassive](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dmassive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-know-the--root-size-width/178350 "2006-02-09T18:01:12Z")
How to know the size (width) of \_root ? root.width don't works. --- ## [Elastic movement code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-movement-code/178349)
**Author:** [@B\_L\_U\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/B_L_U_E)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-movement-code/178349 "2006-02-09T17:45:58Z")
Ive tried searching with no luck. I know about the Tween class and all of the easing libraries, but I want to know how to generate elastic movement in an onEnterFrame. Im not very good at applying mathematical concepts i… --- ## [AS Noob alert! How to add easing to animation using AS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-noob-alert-how-to-add-easing-to-animation-using-as/178348)
**Author:** [@mark\_in\_2k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mark_in_2k)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-noob-alert-how-to-add-easing-to-animation-using-as/178348 "2006-02-09T17:45:58Z")
I have a simple MC that I want scolling only when the mouse is over it. It’s a small banner animation but I don’t want it running constantly as it may get a little distracting. Here’s a test of what I’m talking about. B… --- ## [onMouseWheel problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onmousewheel-problem/178345)
**Author:** [@Morix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Morix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onmousewheel-problem/178345 "2006-02-09T17:05:48Z")
Hi, I have a simple function that traces the delta value of the onMouseWHeel function. When I hit ctrl-enter all things work fine and I get the fowlling result: trace: 3 But when I hit ctrl-enter again (downloade… --- ## [Duplicating MC's to get i/f](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-mcs-to-get-i-f/178343)
**Author:** [@iflashtrated](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iflashtrated)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-mcs-to-get-i-f/178343 "2006-02-09T16:58:20Z")
How can I duplicate a mc to generate an i/f like the blockbusters game? Its driving me mad. I can do something similer using the following code: var counter = 0; var even = 0; var xvar = 0; var yvar = 0; do { duplic… --- ## [Button clicked state](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-clicked-state/178340)
**Author:** [@costa\_one](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/costa_one)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-clicked-state/178340 "2006-02-09T16:41:23Z")
Hi everyone!, Somene's help or guidence would be greatly appreciated. I have a button, which has been built using the "Complex Button" tutorial on this site. Once the button (which is really a movie clip) has been cl… --- ## [Mask image from b/w to color?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-image-from-b-w-to-color/178339)
**Author:** [@bennymartensson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bennymartensson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-image-from-b-w-to-color/178339 "2006-02-09T16:38:48Z")
I want to use a b/w image as a preloader and as the content loads, the image gets colored the same percent. Just like a regular preloaderbar, just that the counter is the color. Anyone understands what I mean and can poi… --- ## [Button state -- disabling already clicked one](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-state-disabling-already-clicked-one/178336)
**Author:** [@dunger99us](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dunger99us)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-state-disabling-already-clicked-one/178336 "2006-02-09T16:18:59Z")
please help, it very urgent for the jeopardy game:) for the orientation of the new staff, they are currently using powerpoint(which is ok but I would like to make it better and more lively) so I have 25 buttons, each b… --- ## [If no flash player, show an image instead](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-no-flash-player-show-an-image-instead/178326)
**Author:** [@mairoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mairoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-no-flash-player-show-an-image-instead/178326 "2006-02-09T14:09:53Z")
Hi, This may be a very simple question, in which case apologies.: I've tried to find the answer without success. It may also be impossible. I'm too much of a newbie even to know! If you have an swf file embedded in a… --- ## [How to apply a mask on fading grid(from tutorial)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-apply-a-mask-on-fading-grid-from-tutorial/178322)
**Author:** [@Nightowl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nightowl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-apply-a-mask-on-fading-grid-from-tutorial/178322 "2006-02-09T13:08:36Z")
Hi I thought the fading grid effect in the tutorial looked cool, so I applied my own image and the effect look great, but I want the animation to show inside a circle. Applying a mask didnt seem to work, so how is this… --- ## [Flash File Shows on one server, but not another?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-shows-on-one-server-but-not-another/178311)
**Author:** [@pseudodigm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pseudodigm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-shows-on-one-server-but-not-another/178311 "2006-02-09T12:27:24Z")
I have no idea why, but a lot (but not all, which is weirder) of the flash movies I do Will show properly locally, on my service provider, on our live server, BUT not on our internal staging server. It loads the html … --- ## [Scrolling thumbnail question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-thumbnail-question/178310)
**Author:** [@spaceman\_helge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spaceman_helge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-thumbnail-question/178310 "2006-02-09T12:24:20Z")
Hi guys! I've used the tutorial on gotoAndLearn.com called Scrolling Thumbnail Panel and it's working fine and all, but I need to adjust it for my own webpage. And since I'm using a list that can be dynamically changed… --- ## [Complex Bug, any help please?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-bug-any-help-please/178307)
**Author:** [@zicemaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zicemaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-bug-any-help-please/178307 "2006-02-09T11:23:03Z")
This one is even weirder... Move the tank closer to the turrets with the arrow keys, and if your at certain distances... The turrets will flutter. I did a trace, and I seem to be getting a few NAN's... It only happens… --- ## [Two datasets + datagrid + xml + loader = headache](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-datasets-datagrid-xml-loader-headache/178305)
**Author:** [@tiigeress](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tiigeress)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 10:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-datasets-datagrid-xml-loader-headache/178305 "2006-02-09T10:46:10Z")
Hi all, I'm not really sure how to explain this so please bear with me... I am using 2 xml connectors, 2 php files, 2 datasets (1 i am not sure if i need or not), 2 dynamic text fields, and a bunch of loaders... W… --- ## [XML populated map](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-populated-map/178304)
**Author:** [@nibs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nibs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-populated-map/178304 "2006-02-09T10:33:55Z")
Hi, been a long time admirer of the work on kirupa.com and learnt alot from you guys.. Thanks for all the times I've found an answer for something that's been driving me mad on here!! Anyways have managed to come up wit… --- ## [Preloader & Transitions for Dynamic Files tutorial (For Advance Flash MX)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-transitions-for-dynamic-files-tutorial-for-advance-flash-mx/178298)
**Author:** [@nisarat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nisarat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-transitions-for-dynamic-files-tutorial-for-advance-flash-mx/178298 "2006-02-09T08:24:31Z")
Attn:claudio Dear All, I am interesting in Preloader & Transitions for Dynamic Files tutorial.My problem is the preload can't stop (in your tutorial is preload stop untill we click mouse) Please explain to me in deta… --- ## [Floating Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/floating-flash/178285)
**Author:** [@mastaojo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mastaojo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/floating-flash/178285 "2006-02-09T03:33:12Z")
I made an MP3 player using xml playlist. I want it to float all over my Myspace Page. I made another layer to put the flash file on but it stretches my table out alot even though the flash is on a different layer outside… --- ## [Listening for mouse clicks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listening-for-mouse-clicks/178284)
**Author:** [@Histtin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Histtin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listening-for-mouse-clicks/178284 "2006-02-09T03:30:38Z")
I have a very simple question (in fact I've done it before, but forgotten). What code do you use to get flash to do something when you click and release the mouse button anywhere on the stage? Thank you in advance! --- ## [=URGENT= Mp3 player help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-mp3-player-help/178282)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_James](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jimmy_James)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-mp3-player-help/178282 "2006-02-09T03:00:48Z")
Ive obtained this script of the web and i cant find where to put my Songs again if it is another XML file what is it called and how do i make one: This is the script: stop(); //autoplay=true //repeat\_playlist = true; /… --- ## [Opening pdf file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opening-pdf-file/178278)
**Author:** [@Bruce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bruce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opening-pdf-file/178278 "2006-02-09T02:08:13Z")
Hi all, I have published a Flash movie in Projector but cannot open a pdf file (named spider.pdf) on the CD. This is the script that I am using on the appropriate button in the movie: \[image\]on(release) { \[image\]fsco… --- ## [Trouble opening links in complex button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-opening-links-in-complex-button/178276)
**Author:** [@cryo\_burned](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cryo_burned)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-opening-links-in-complex-button/178276 "2006-02-09T01:31:02Z")
Okay I have a movie clip set as a button in an emailer... when you click the button its supposed to opn your emailer and put some dynamic text that says email sent to..... It has three options for names to send to in a c… --- ## [MySQL, PHP, Flash, and the date() and mktime() php functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-php-flash-and-the-date-and-mktime-php-functions/178275)
**Author:** [@Psykloak1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Psykloak1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-php-flash-and-the-date-and-mktime-php-functions/178275 "2006-02-09T01:25:13Z")
before I sart, if I use a technical term thats incorrect, I appologize, I'm new to alot of this. I have a mySQL tabel with a bunch of stats (date, filesize, file name, descriptions) about a bunch of movies. The dates a… --- ## [Need Help powering-up an object with KeyEvent like the plunger in PinBall](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-powering-up-an-object-with-keyevent-like-the-plunger-in-pinball/178274)
**Author:** [@KyMrn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KyMrn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-powering-up-an-object-with-keyevent-like-the-plunger-in-pinball/178274 "2006-02-09T01:07:35Z")
I'm creating a Golf game and I have several \_mc's with a golfer swinging a club...front view, side view, back view.... I have them set up so the user can move the golfer around the screen with the arrowKeys. The spacebar… --- ## [Kirupa's Photo Gallery Using XML and Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupas-photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash/178271)
**Author:** [@stoichic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stoichic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupas-photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash/178271 "2006-02-09T00:27:08Z")
I'm learning this tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm using kirupa's fla file. Followed the steps and codes. Everything works except for the back/previous button. So I can't view th… --- ## [Text formatting question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-formatting-question/178269)
**Author:** [@Ozymandias](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ozymandias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2006, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-formatting-question/178269 "2006-02-08T23:58:50Z")
I am reading text out of an xml file and displaying it in a dynamic text box set to multi-line. For some reason I can't figure out it is auto-formatting it into stupid paragraphs like this: As Democracy is perfected… --- ## [Quick drawing needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-drawing-needed/178262)
**Author:** [@RavenStorm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RavenStorm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2006, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-drawing-needed/178262 "2006-02-08T22:48:23Z")
Hey guys, It would be really helpful if somebody could make a good flash reproduction of everybody's favorite dancing banana. I've already got my own version, but I'm not that much of a good designer, and I'm sure ther… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1873) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1875)