# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1954 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1955 --- ## [Hi, Question... :)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hi-question/170171)
**Author:** [@Gil\_Shwartz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gil_Shwartz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hi-question/170171 "2005-11-23T12:31:56Z")
Hi guys, I have my website up and running http://www.gil-shwartz.com And what I want to do is that when the user gets into the website, it will open up as a pop up window with no menues and things like IE's menus. Is… --- ## [contextMenu and tree component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contextmenu-and-tree-component/170169)
**Author:** [@jakepeg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jakepeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contextmenu-and-tree-component/170169 "2005-11-23T12:12:22Z")
hi I want to be able to attach contextMenu items to nodes on a tree component, so that when the user right clicks on a node, a custom menu appears and clicking on a menu item returns the id of the selected node to an e… --- ## [Linux - Mozilla browser font issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linux-mozilla-browser-font-issues/170165)
**Author:** [@arrsathish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arrsathish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linux-mozilla-browser-font-issues/170165 "2005-11-23T11:00:27Z")
Dear reader, I am developing the project in flash based. Our client using the Linux system with Mozilla browser. My Issues is Flash content is not READABLE. I use all font like Verdana, Airal, Thahoma etc., but i did no… --- ## [Web Site Optimization for Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-site-optimization-for-flash/170164)
**Author:** [@robdel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/robdel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-site-optimization-for-flash/170164 "2005-11-23T10:40:57Z")
\[font=Courier New\]\[/font\]Hi, I have created a site in Flash an embedded it in Dreamweaver. I realise that Flash sites won't get spidered. I do however was to get a high Search Engine placement so was wondering if anyone… --- ## [Glitchy Submenu - Not working properly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/glitchy-submenu-not-working-properly/170163)
**Author:** [@ZeypheR](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ZeypheR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/glitchy-submenu-not-working-properly/170163 "2005-11-23T10:38:24Z")
I've run into a problem which is driving up the wall. With my little AS experience I was determined to figure it out on my own but my head might just implode on itself if I try any more. So it looks like I must call once… --- ## [One Day Expiration on swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-day-expiration-on-swf/170158)
**Author:** [@Keith30](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Keith30)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-day-expiration-on-swf/170158 "2005-11-23T09:27:54Z")
I'm working on some code to have my movie expire 24(one day) after the swf files in launched. Need some help and feedback. Enclosed is the code. I'm using this on Pocket PC and Mac projector. Frame 1 Layer 1 functio… --- ## [Mouse cursos on RollOver](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-cursos-on-rollover/170157)
**Author:** [@sumo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sumo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-cursos-on-rollover/170157 "2005-11-23T09:11:42Z")
Hello, I have a problem with mouse cursors. I want the cursor to remain as the basic arrow on a movie clips rollOver. Cursor automatically changes to the finger but I don't want that because my mc doesn't do anything o… --- ## [New Flash Banner When Page Relaoded?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-flash-banner-when-page-relaoded/170156)
**Author:** [@jennings112](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jennings112)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-flash-banner-when-page-relaoded/170156 "2005-11-23T09:10:17Z")
can any one help me find a way to make a new banner be loaded every time a page is refreshed? --- ## [Changing Dynamic Text Color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-dynamic-text-color/170150)
**Author:** [@misterpatrick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/misterpatrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-dynamic-text-color/170150 "2005-11-23T06:03:08Z")
Hello all, I have a quick question. I have an array made up of nodes pulled from an XML file. Is it possible to change the text attributes (i.e. color or alpha) of one of these chunks of text. So a very typical situ… --- ## [Clearing Preview of external SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clearing-preview-of-external-swfs/170147)
**Author:** [@grimc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clearing-preview-of-external-swfs/170147 "2005-11-23T05:28:13Z")
I'm working on a movie that loads SWFs from an external server. Is there a way to force Preview to download fresh SWFs every time I use it (I'm fiddling with preloader graphics), either with AS or some hidden option I ha… --- ## [Random Sound start position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-sound-start-position/170144)
**Author:** [@codemonkeypete](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/codemonkeypete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-sound-start-position/170144 "2005-11-23T04:50:37Z")
Hi Guys - I am wanting to create a function that will start my sound loop from a random position. I have created the sound obje3ct and loaded the sound via the identifier, etc... I also have this bit sussed : \[color=#666… --- ## [Flash Preloader, please HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-preloader-please-help/170140)
**Author:** [@webkid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/webkid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-preloader-please-help/170140 "2005-11-23T03:44:52Z")
Hi All, I'm new here and I have a flash question that has been driving me nuts! I hope that someone can help. Well, here it goes... I recently made a website in flash. It's my online portfolio It has about 15 or so s… --- ## [Creating a Search Function in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-search-function-in-flash/170136)
**Author:** [@tariez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tariez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-search-function-in-flash/170136 "2005-11-23T02:22:34Z")
Hi I have this long list of video files(some 500 of them) to be linked to my flash interface. I am looking at the option of creating a search engine such as that when the user key in some keywords, it will search thru… --- ## [Antialiasing html text field](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/antialiasing-html-text-field/170132)
**Author:** [@daleth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daleth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/antialiasing-html-text-field/170132 "2005-11-23T01:38:03Z")
Hi Kirupaeans, I'm using a dynamic text field to display CSS-formatted html. My question: can I embed the font for this text field? When I try to embed the font outlines (via the "character..." button), nothing shows u… --- ## [getURL question (i messed up the other post)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-question-i-messed-up-the-other-post/170128)
**Author:** [@InfectTheSystem](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/InfectTheSystem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-question-i-messed-up-the-other-post/170128 "2005-11-23T01:02:57Z")
Uber Noob question. Im trying to make a flash button load another swf in place of itself. I may be WAY off, but this is what im doing so far. onClipEvent (mouseUp) {getURL(www.irenamedavoy.com/flash/test.swf, self… --- ## [How can i use duplicated clips as buttons?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-use-duplicated-clips-as-buttons/170127)
**Author:** [@drey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-use-duplicated-clips-as-buttons/170127 "2005-11-23T01:02:20Z")
Hej! I'm annoying, I know :hugegrin: second question in one day \[frowning\] I wouldn't do it if my time wouldn't be running too fast... The point is: I have a clip, duplicated to realize the titles of a menu. How can i … --- ## [How do I capture Ctrl + another key?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-capture-ctrl-another-key/170122)
**Author:** [@OM2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OM2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2005, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-capture-ctrl-another-key/170122 "2005-11-23T00:21:41Z")
I want to be able to capture Ctrl + another key. How do I do this? I've got the following code from help: var keyListener:Object = new Object(); keyListener.onKeyDown = function() { trace("DOWN -\> Code: "+Key.ge… --- ## [Transition b/w External SWF's on second level](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-b-w-external-swfs-on-second-level/170119)
**Author:** [@trafffic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trafffic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-b-w-external-swfs-on-second-level/170119 "2005-11-22T22:38:25Z")
I followed Voetsjoeba's tute and got it working fine - on the first level! "\_root.container" I am trying to use the code to make a top level navigation with subnav options. I have gone to the next level "\_root.containe… --- ## [Need some help, create mc based on user input](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-create-mc-based-on-user-input/170118)
**Author:** [@Jayberz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jayberz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-create-mc-based-on-user-input/170118 "2005-11-22T22:36:14Z")
I have been given a task by my company to create for them an application that will allow a user to "build their own sign". The variables that can be entered are: \[list\] \[\*\]the width and height of sign \[\*\]the color of th… --- ## [Simple question: Function will not stop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-question-function-will-not-stop/170116)
**Author:** [@Battin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Battin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-question-function-will-not-stop/170116 "2005-11-22T22:29:41Z")
This is a problem i always run into when doing actionscript.. i am not so skilled, so this might be because i write my code in a stupid way. please teach me! I am doing an image slideshow, and this prototype function i… --- ## [LoadMovie and onRelease problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-and-onrelease-problem/170106)
**Author:** [@squireglig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/squireglig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-and-onrelease-problem/170106 "2005-11-22T21:00:44Z")
Hey Guys, First, I'd like to introduce myself. I've been reading Kirupa often for many Flash problems and news items for a while, so I'd like to thank you guys for providing such an awesome collection of information. … --- ## [Mouse Follow with Easing Tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-follow-with-easing-tutorial/170095)
**Author:** [@keljnr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keljnr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-follow-with-easing-tutorial/170095 "2005-11-22T19:04:42Z")
Hopefully a simple one for you guys. Ive just done the following tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/followease.htm When the mouse goes to the edges, half the ball will disapear off the stage, can i make it s… --- ## [Stage.scale question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-scale-question/170094)
**Author:** [@Grimshaw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Grimshaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-scale-question/170094 "2005-11-22T18:59:05Z")
I am trying to get the same background scaling effect as yugo site at. http://amana.jp/company/tsutawaru/ I know how to work with listeners but I'm not quite getting it right. I need to calculate a percentage. // … --- ## [setInterval immidiate start?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-immidiate-start/170090)
**Author:** [@knappster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/knappster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-immidiate-start/170090 "2005-11-22T18:24:50Z")
I have set up a setInterval function which repeats a function every 1 second for 5 seconds. Right now, the function is only initially activated AFTER 1 second of the setInterval being initiated. Is there a way to initial… --- ## [Quick Question (How to assign sound to combo boxes)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-how-to-assign-sound-to-combo-boxes/170086)
**Author:** [@twillis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/twillis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-how-to-assign-sound-to-combo-boxes/170086 "2005-11-22T18:02:40Z")
Hi, I would like add some sound to each of my combo boxes when clicked on: Would the code be something along the lines of this(ive already got my listener): var my\_sound:Sound = new Sound(); var myListener:Objec… --- ## [BitmapData with fade](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-with-fade/170085)
**Author:** [@Knorcedger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Knorcedger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-with-fade/170085 "2005-11-22T17:52:56Z")
Is it possible to create a bitmapData that has a linear fade? Thanx --- ## [Flash Form not sending to MySQL?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-form-not-sending-to-mysql/170082)
**Author:** [@VersusMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VersusMG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-form-not-sending-to-mysql/170082 "2005-11-22T17:23:10Z")
I have a very important form that i have to have finished by the end of this week. I am using components from Flash 8 to create the form and can trace all the fields by their given var but it will not send the variables … --- ## [Mask Animations and Invisible Dynamic Text?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-animations-and-invisible-dynamic-text/170079)
**Author:** [@danasta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danasta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-animations-and-invisible-dynamic-text/170079 "2005-11-22T16:36:50Z")
I'm in the process of using some mask animations to reveal content on a site of mine. One area of the site has dynamic text which is loaded from an external file. The mask animation (which works fine in other areas of th… --- ## [Cue points and actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cue-points-and-actionscript/170076)
**Author:** [@RabBell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RabBell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cue-points-and-actionscript/170076 "2005-11-22T16:11:07Z")
Help!!!! I've been hunting round the web ad I've not been able to find any valuable help with Cue points in Flash 8 I've got the FLVPlayback playing an flv (funnily enough) with a couple of embedded cue points. Howev… --- ## [Stuck on 33%](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stuck-on-33/170075)
**Author:** [@squiddie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/squiddie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stuck-on-33/170075 "2005-11-22T16:10:55Z")
Hey I've got a site, well the making of one, at http://hoa.answerinthesky.co.uk/test.html thing is the preloader is stuck on 33%, why?! heres the FLA HERE [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1953) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1955)