# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1887 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1888 --- ## [Menu vertical+smooth](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-vertical-smooth/177090)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2006, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-vertical-smooth/177090 "2006-01-30T06:20:53Z")
This sites flash navigation www.resortfiji.com has a vertical menu that slides open vertically (obviously), nice and smoothly...i can do it jerkily (:huh:) by just wacking all the lower buttons lower every time you … --- ## [Calling functions in another swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-functions-in-another-swf/177074)
**Author:** [@tedc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tedc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2006, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-functions-in-another-swf/177074 "2006-01-30T02:22:22Z")
Hi. I'm trying to do something very simple and I've searched the forums but the answer to my question doesn't seem to work for me... I'm trying to call a function that is on another SWF that I am loading into a contain… --- ## [Preloader skips a few frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-skips-a-few-frames/177071)
**Author:** [@reachground](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/reachground)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2006, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-skips-a-few-frames/177071 "2006-01-30T01:32:21Z")
Hi! I'm trying to use the tutorial found here: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/percentagepreloader.htm for my site. I always thought that this tutorial looked easy and recommended it to many friends. But now tha… --- ## [Help with XML, looping through nodes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-xml-looping-through-nodes/177068)
**Author:** [@quovadimus02](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/quovadimus02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2006, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-xml-looping-through-nodes/177068 "2006-01-30T01:16:32Z")
I'm creating a navigation that is populated by an XML file. It loops through the amount of "client" nodes in the XML file and attaches a movie clip to the stage for each instance of the "client" node. I have the list pop… --- ## [Import cutting up image?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-cutting-up-image/177065)
**Author:** [@Inkies](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Inkies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2006, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-cutting-up-image/177065 "2006-01-30T00:10:41Z")
I made a vector image in Illustrator, saved it as a .swf and then pulled up Flash. I imported it, all fine and dandy, until I looked at it and realised that when it imported it had flattened to the left hand side of th… --- ## [Filters been disabled](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filters-been-disabled/177060)
**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filters-been-disabled/177060 "2006-01-29T22:43:26Z")
Why is it that when you start with a graphic symbol, then convert it to a movie clip symbol, and then try to add a filter to it, the filters are disabled? How do you bypass this? --- ## [AS Advice](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-advice/177059)
**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-advice/177059 "2006-01-29T22:22:57Z")
I got bored and thought i would write up something for my game like a little scripter so i could easily edit what tiles do in one of my games. I just want to know if there is a better way to write this. Or more effecti… --- ## [Loading XML data into dynamically generated ComboBox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-xml-data-into-dynamically-generated-combobox/177058)
**Author:** [@restlessdesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/restlessdesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-xml-data-into-dynamically-generated-combobox/177058 "2006-01-29T22:17:13Z")
Hi all, having a little problem at this page: http://newmedia.rit.edu/allclasses/did\_2005/students/sweeney/project2/index.php I have an XML file that loads values into several comboBox components (I use a for loop to c… --- ## [Communicate with HTML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communicate-with-html/177057)
**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/communicate-with-html/177057 "2006-01-29T22:12:28Z")
Is there any way to store a variable in the HTML document such as currentPage="about"? I want to show a different picture in my Flash depending on what page it is on, but I don't want to create 5 different SWF's for 5 di… --- ## [Preloader shows after 70%](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-shows-after-70/177056)
**Author:** [@SessionDesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SessionDesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-shows-after-70/177056 "2006-01-29T21:58:02Z")
Why dosen't my preloader show up before after 70%? Here's the actionscript: Frame 1: //initialize text fields loadpercent = "0%"; loadBytes = "0 of " + Math.round((\_root.getBytesTotal() / 1024) \* 1000) / 1000 + " KB"; … --- ## [Need help with the 'If' statement!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-the-if-statement/177052)
**Author:** [@SilverFalcon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SilverFalcon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-the-if-statement/177052 "2006-01-29T21:10:43Z")
Hi, I need help with the 'If' statement I want it so when i click a button till the socre gets to 5 I want it to go to another frame. I tried but it wont work can anyone help me? Edit: I am using flash mx --- ## [Do Fingerprint Readers work with FLASH login forms?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-fingerprint-readers-work-with-flash-login-forms/177050)
**Author:** [@kaanuki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kaanuki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-fingerprint-readers-work-with-flash-login-forms/177050 "2006-01-29T20:57:06Z")
Hello, All. I'm interested in integrating a MS Fingerprint Reader into a Flash login page on a company kiosk-like application. I had no problem using a barcode scanner, that "reads" then writes the barcode and presses… --- ## [2 diff. photo sizes depending on screen resolution?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-diff-photo-sizes-depending-on-screen-resolution/177044)
**Author:** [@cmart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cmart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-diff-photo-sizes-depending-on-screen-resolution/177044 "2006-01-29T20:08:50Z")
Hi all, I am thinking of having 2 diff. versions of images in an XML driven photo gallery. The flash movie is full browser (no scale) with elements that adjust to the size of the browser window. I'd like some of the im… --- ## [Load TTF Font](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-ttf-font/177042)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Leech](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Leech)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-ttf-font/177042 "2006-01-29T19:27:16Z")
Hi, I need to allow the user to upload fonts and then display it in the flash application. The upload part I'll do with PHP, but I don't know how to display them in flash. Is this possible? THanks --- ## [URL on movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-on-movieclip/177039)
**Author:** [@winger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/winger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-on-movieclip/177039 "2006-01-29T19:03:09Z")
Hi I'm starting on flash, could you please help me? I have a rectangle, converted to movieclip.Is it possible that a URL loads on this rectangle? I can be more specific, the URL is a shoutbox.How can I tell it to open on… --- ## [Fading text?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fading-text/177038)
**Author:** [@hurrrn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hurrrn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fading-text/177038 "2006-01-29T18:54:24Z")
I wrote my text out, then converted it to a symbol, but for some reason I can't get it to fade in (using the Alpha thing). When I hit Enter in the timeline, it seems to work, but when it's exported, it won't fade. Is t… --- ## [mySQL without PHP?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-without-php/177031)
**Author:** [@killerwhale65](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/killerwhale65)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-without-php/177031 "2006-01-29T16:15:27Z")
hi, can i get data from a mySQL database without using a PHP-file? thanks! --- ## [Html / flash intergration questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-flash-intergration-questions/177026)
**Author:** [@flyingzenmonkey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flyingzenmonkey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-flash-intergration-questions/177026 "2006-01-29T13:18:24Z")
HI gurus, I have seen many a site with flash interface and when a link is click the flash intefacem, a html page is called linside the sites contents.. my question is how? so main site is html with added flash banner … --- ## [Superfluous onEnterFrame?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/superfluous-onenterframe/177020)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/superfluous-onenterframe/177020 "2006-01-29T11:30:51Z")
I have a 3-tier navigation that uses onEnterFrame functions on each button mc on the 2nd and 3rd levels, to gotoAndPlay fade ins/outs if a "selectedVar" == 1 or 0. I have a couple of questions. (1. If the parent mc of … --- ## [How do you avoid NaN%loaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-avoid-nan-loaded/177017)
**Author:** [@ThePuzzleMaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ThePuzzleMaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-avoid-nan-loaded/177017 "2006-01-29T09:02:19Z")
I am trying to avoid NaN%loaded showing up on my preloader when loading images before the image loads. I tried adding this if() statement, but it still shows NaN%loaded for a short while. ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Cou… --- ## [MP3 Player Using XML Drop-Down Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-using-xml-drop-down-menu/177012)
**Author:** [@estevan\_carlos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/estevan_carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-using-xml-drop-down-menu/177012 "2006-01-29T07:28:35Z")
I want to attempt to utilize the "XML Driven Drop Down Menu" available here on kirupa as a menu system for an XML MP3 player. I think I understand on some level what needs to be done. I fail to logically understand how… --- ## [\[Flash8AS\] - Request for info on AS effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8as-request-for-info-on-as-effect/177011)
**Author:** [@Jota](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jota)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8as-request-for-info-on-as-effect/177011 "2006-01-29T05:41:24Z")
Some months ago I visited a flash website which had a great AS effect. Content was distributed in rectangular boxes, and as you clicked the links to navigate the site, those boxes would move and their borders presented a… --- ## [Itsy bitsy problem with Express Install](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/itsy-bitsy-problem-with-express-install/177010)
**Author:** [@PaintedSwan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PaintedSwan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/itsy-bitsy-problem-with-express-install/177010 "2006-01-29T04:59:23Z")
Hi all \[smile\] Well, I've hit the point where I've done all I can. I was able to implement the Express Install detection on my site seamlessly...except I hit one snag. While I'm testing it out, if I click "yes" to down… --- ## [Some much needed menu help please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-much-needed-menu-help-please/177005)
**Author:** [@chrisisjargon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisisjargon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-much-needed-menu-help-please/177005 "2006-01-29T02:33:51Z")
can anyone point me in the right direction of how to create a menu such as the new madonna website http://www.madonna.com as ive been trying to acheive something like this for a while but with very little joy if any one … --- ## [Scrollbars for Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbars-for-text/177004)
**Author:** [@FrankieB](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FrankieB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbars-for-text/177004 "2006-01-29T02:21:31Z")
Hey I had a question regarding loaded text and scrollbars. Lets say my Flash movie has external text loading in. If it's only 10-100 characters max, then obviously a scrollbar shoudn't show. If it's a larger file I'd n… --- ## [XML & Flash Multiple Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-multiple-gallery/177003)
**Author:** [@skull\_boy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skull_boy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-multiple-gallery/177003 "2006-01-29T02:12:32Z")
Hihi, Just wondering if anyone here could maybe give me some advice. I've been using flash for years for animation but only recently got into using actionscript. Been hiding on Kuripa for a long time and found alot ver… --- ## [Storing expressions in variabels?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-expressions-in-variabels/177001)
**Author:** [@YellowSnow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YellowSnow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-expressions-in-variabels/177001 "2006-01-29T01:36:35Z")
Hello everyone! Is it possible to save more complex expressions in variables and use it later/in an other object? For example: If i want to store the expression (not the value) of \[COLOR=black\]in a variable, for exam… --- ## [Flash Fits Snug](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-fits-snug/176999)
**Author:** [@xposed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xposed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-fits-snug/176999 "2006-01-29T01:15:32Z")
Ok all, I would like to get these two flash files fitting together snug(No White Space), with 0 margins, and I am using only CSS for the layout, but could anyone help me. It is the top two files on the page, I don't wa… --- ## [Making my own drop down menu...and need help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-my-own-drop-down-menu-and-need-help/176993)
**Author:** [@aeroshock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aeroshock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2006, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-my-own-drop-down-menu-and-need-help/176993 "2006-01-28T23:59:42Z")
OK I have been making a series of buttons, and one of them is sort of a drop down menu that when you roll over it buttons drop down underneath. None are actually button symbols, they are movie clips with actionscript app… --- ## [Border-less Projectors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/border-less-projectors/176991)
**Author:** [@icio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2006, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/border-less-projectors/176991 "2006-01-28T23:57:50Z")
Before Flash 8 was released I remember watching a video presentation. There was a man standing on a stage with a screen behind him showing what was on the computer. One of the things in the demo was the option for bord… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1886) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1888)