# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1957 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1958 --- ## [HTML controling flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-controling-flash/169906)
**Author:** [@thats\_all\_folks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thats_all_folks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2005, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-controling-flash/169906 "2005-11-21T03:05:30Z")
I was wondering, i've seen it done but was wondering how a roll over(java script) can control a flash movie. I haven't seen anything on this in flash books. Cheers --- ## [Photo spacing for XML photo gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-spacing-for-xml-photo-gallery/169904)
**Author:** [@jdeckro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdeckro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2005, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-spacing-for-xml-photo-gallery/169904 "2005-11-21T02:21:11Z")
Im new to this forum and Im also fairly new to action script. I have some questions regarding the \[color=#800080\]Photo Gallery using XML and Flash\[/color\]. I'm only using the thumbnail portion of this tutorial. The probl… --- ## [HitTest through a group of movie clips?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-through-a-group-of-movie-clips/169903)
**Author:** [@ranvier](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ranvier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2005, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-through-a-group-of-movie-clips/169903 "2005-11-21T02:13:22Z")
Hi kirupa, a quick one for ya dear ppl, is there by any chance, any way to do hitTest() through a set of movie clips? I have this "point" movie clip that starts on a random hitpoint. I can drag around, on the stage a… --- ## [Prevent the rest of the buttons "active"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-the-rest-of-the-buttons-active/169901)
**Author:** [@Beebs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Beebs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2005, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-the-rest-of-the-buttons-active/169901 "2005-11-21T02:05:33Z")
I am following this tutorial : http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/transitions.htm successfully. How can I prevent the rest of the buttons "active" when the first movie is on the process of loading? In other word : … --- ## [Loading MovieClip with XML, not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-movieclip-with-xml-not-working/169896)
**Author:** [@urbantruth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/urbantruth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-movieclip-with-xml-not-working/169896 "2005-11-20T23:45:26Z")
i'm new to the actionscriot xml thing, so i'm not even sure i'm dong this right. i have a movie clip with an xml menu that i want to load into another movie clip. if i test the scene that contains just the xml menu wor… --- ## [Changing colors of buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-colors-of-buttons/169893)
**Author:** [@bootiteq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bootiteq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-colors-of-buttons/169893 "2005-11-20T23:18:53Z")
Hi there, Wondering how you can change the color of a button. but keep its rollover state color the same. Or is it possible to set just the color of the up state? I am using "my\_color.setRGB(0xff000);" --- ## [Web Site Design](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-site-design/169891)
**Author:** [@joshreluctant](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshreluctant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-site-design/169891 "2005-11-20T22:32:30Z")
i was wondering if there are any tutorials online that deal exclusively with web design. I've had the basics of animation, but I'm extremely interested in the web design aspect, so if anyone knows, i'd be extremely grate… --- ## [Making an object spin?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-an-object-spin/169890)
**Author:** [@Wes\_Ide](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wes_Ide)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-an-object-spin/169890 "2005-11-20T21:34:46Z")
So I took an object and created a new movie clip. I went to Frame 5 and hit F6 for a Keyframe. I then made it very skinny in Frame 5, keyframed to Frame 6, and flipped it horizontally. I then made another Keyframe at… --- ## [Preloader with Transition problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-with-transition-problems/169888)
**Author:** [@SpiritDancer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SpiritDancer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-with-transition-problems/169888 "2005-11-20T21:11:42Z")
I have followed the Kirupa 'preloader with dymanic files' tutorial here: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/preloader\_transition.htm Getting that version working was no problem, but now that I have tried to implement t… --- ## [Math question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-question/169887)
**Author:** [@kdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-question/169887 "2005-11-20T20:56:27Z")
i want to differentiate, find slope of, this equation: c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab\*cos C ^ c and ^ C are different. you've probably guessed it's law of cosine. i can do the first part, but what ab… --- ## [AS lightweight?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-lightweight/169886)
**Author:** [@drumsnroses](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drumsnroses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-lightweight/169886 "2005-11-20T20:46:32Z")
Does using actionscript descrease the size of a file as compared to working with the timeline? For example, would using AS to cause a graphic to fade away be more effecient (as far as file size and performance) than usin… --- ## [Classes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/classes/169879)
**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/classes/169879 "2005-11-20T19:50:52Z")
Hi, where can I download classes? Like the freeTransform and the Tween class? And where can I find more? How many is it? How can I make an own class? =) /Pattt --- ## [MovieClipLoader - How to Cancel a Loading Clip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moviecliploader-how-to-cancel-a-loading-clip/169876)
**Author:** [@seanmurph](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seanmurph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moviecliploader-how-to-cancel-a-loading-clip/169876 "2005-11-20T19:02:04Z")
I can't seem to get a MovieClip loaded using the MovieClipLoader.loadClip method to cancel. I try calling the loader's unloadClip method, but that does not do the trick. Also tried simply using the unloadMovie method o… --- ## [Making a DDR type game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-ddr-type-game/169873)
**Author:** [@inukai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/inukai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-ddr-type-game/169873 "2005-11-20T18:05:07Z")
Can anyone give me a tutorial on making a Dance Dance type game, where a seiries of arrows pass in time to music and you have to press the right key when it hits the top of the screen --- ## [Video fps question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-fps-question/169871)
**Author:** [@Rasper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rasper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-fps-question/169871 "2005-11-20T17:23:20Z")
Hi there, quick question: If I'm planning on using flash video (.flv) inside a flash movie, does the fps of the flash movie have be the same framerate as the movie I'm importing? Or does it not matter a lot? example: a… --- ## [Help with xml gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-xml-gallery/169870)
**Author:** [@sarahdc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarahdc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-xml-gallery/169870 "2005-11-20T17:17:38Z")
Hi all: I've been struggling with this little gallery for a long while and was hoping someone would give me a little help. I've made these galleries a few times before and never had any trouble. I'm thinking that I've … --- ## [Google Search in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-search-in-flash/169869)
**Author:** [@st84](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/st84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-search-in-flash/169869 "2005-11-20T16:58:10Z")
Hello to all our experts here \[smile\] , I'm having a problem to make this Google Search in flash version Here is the website which I'm going to apply the Google Search. http://hanief.d4a.com p/s:another thing is, why e… --- ## [Random Line movement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-line-movement/169862)
**Author:** [@Voursez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Voursez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-line-movement/169862 "2005-11-20T14:59:31Z")
I've got a little problem here.. I need some lines in Flash, to move randomly in a wave, and im totally out of ideas. Im not asking anyone to do it for me, just give a few hints please. I've got the logo here, and th… --- ## [Dynamic Text in External SWF files?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-in-external-swf-files/169861)
**Author:** [@opel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/opel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-in-external-swf-files/169861 "2005-11-20T14:32:47Z")
Ok I have created a site that loads external movie clips (subject pages) into a container mc on an main flash page. This all works as I want it. However, ach of the external movie clips has a dynamic text boxes that is… --- ## [Any way to import transparent .gifs as shapes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-import-transparent-gifs-as-shapes/169856)
**Author:** [@True\_Life](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/True_Life)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-import-transparent-gifs-as-shapes/169856 "2005-11-20T12:35:55Z")
I'm working on this tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/shine.htm but instead of a in flash created shape I have a logo that I want to use as the mask that I designed on adobe photoshop, but it seems like … --- ## [Is flash to flash comunication via fscommand() unreliable?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-flash-to-flash-comunication-via-fscommand-unreliable/169852)
**Author:** [@bootiteq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bootiteq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-flash-to-flash-comunication-via-fscommand-unreliable/169852 "2005-11-20T11:07:25Z")
I am an intermediate flash user. I downloaded a source file from macromedia that uses fscommand() to send vars between movies. It didn't work. I downloaded another source file from another site - nada! it didn't work… --- ## [Flash menu help -- I need a delay](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-help-i-need-a-delay/169849)
**Author:** [@rrluthi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rrluthi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-help-i-need-a-delay/169849 "2005-11-20T08:14:00Z")
I have a menu that works really well, however sometimes it is hard for users to get to the submenus because there is no delay between when they roll off the main menu item till the next one pops up. They currently can av… --- ## [The Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-gallery/169842)
**Author:** [@Dave42](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dave42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-gallery/169842 "2005-11-20T04:40:26Z")
Hello. I'm sorry - I'm only new with Flash, but I'm trying hard to learn so I can make a more efficient site for my band. I've made a very basic image gallery on our site http://www.themodularband.com/4/index.html (under… --- ## [Connect to a database](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connect-to-a-database/169838)
**Author:** [@Kurdix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kurdix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connect-to-a-database/169838 "2005-11-20T03:10:03Z")
Can i connect to a microsoft database with flash and/or actionscript? And for example, if the db name is kirupa.mdb, what do i type to connect to the database with flash and/or actionscript? --- ## [Drawing Board thing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-board-thing/169837)
**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-board-thing/169837 "2005-11-20T02:56:29Z")
I found this tut http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/drawingboard.htm and wat i want to do is have thing like Flash and i need help. I know how to make the lines thicker but i need when you click the button the … --- ## [Putting a stop to random motion: help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-a-stop-to-random-motion-help/169836)
**Author:** [@PopRocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PopRocks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-a-stop-to-random-motion-help/169836 "2005-11-20T02:39:47Z")
hi there, i'm working on my final project for a digital media class, using flash. i have some (movie clip) objects that i've programmed for random movements, but i'd like them to stop when the user clicks on them. odd… --- ## [Can i connect to a mdb](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-connect-to-a-mdb/169835)
**Author:** [@Kurdix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kurdix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2005, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-connect-to-a-mdb/169835 "2005-11-20T02:01:42Z")
Can i connect to a microsoft database with flash mx 2004? btw, im totality a newbie.. --- ## [Iframe in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iframe-in-flash/169825)
**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2005, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iframe-in-flash/169825 "2005-11-19T23:28:28Z")
Can someone help me out. I wantto put an iframe in flash with it locked on to a certain co-ordinate of the page without a scrollbar. Any help would be apprectiated. --- ## [Flash MX help stopping a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-help-stopping-a-movieclip/169815)
**Author:** [@ree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2005, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-help-stopping-a-movieclip/169815 "2005-11-19T20:55:51Z")
My knowledge of actionscript \>= 0. You have been warned. So I'm using the falling snow action found on the Kirupa website (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/snow.htm), and I have everything working great, the snowflak… --- ## [Oh Mighty Flash Gods, I summon thee](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oh-mighty-flash-gods-i-summon-thee/169814)
**Author:** [@conzago](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/conzago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2005, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oh-mighty-flash-gods-i-summon-thee/169814 "2005-11-19T20:48:47Z")
Allright I need some advice. I'm working on a website, all flash, that the client wants to be able to update frequently with information. We want to keep the look, and the fonts the same, but also make it so she can just… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1956) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1958)