# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1968 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1969 --- ## [\[AS MX?\] php promo spots and other crazyness](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-mx-php-promo-spots-and-other-crazyness/168851)
**Author:** [@jcrash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jcrash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-mx-php-promo-spots-and-other-crazyness/168851 "2005-11-10T16:51:57Z")
ok a client directed me to www.maranathachapel.org to take a look at their promo spot/rollover thing and their little music player which is on the bottom left corner. At first I thought yeah no problem I can do somethin… --- ## [Making exe in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-exe-in-flash/168849)
**Author:** [@superprg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superprg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-exe-in-flash/168849 "2005-11-10T16:32:57Z")
I am making an application in flash which involve writing and updating a text file. I did it using Apache and php which obvsiouly would need the installation of Apache/php at client end. I want to ask would it be possib… --- ## [Random Motion - How To Stop It?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-motion-how-to-stop-it/168848)
**Author:** [@thedaveyb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thedaveyb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-motion-how-to-stop-it/168848 "2005-11-10T16:13:36Z")
hey, im creating a menu for a full flash site. The menu uses random motion that is placed on the moveclip (button). The random motion part works great and becuase im not dynamically duplicating clips can target them in… --- ## [How do i make games like the ones here?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-games-like-the-ones-here/168845)
**Author:** [@Andy92](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Andy92)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-games-like-the-ones-here/168845 "2005-11-10T16:02:18Z")
Hi there, I basically want to make a game like the one here... http://www.nobodyhere.com/gfx/toren.swf How do i make a game similar to this in flash 8? --- ## [Importing older flash actionscript problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-older-flash-actionscript-problems/168844)
**Author:** [@xsx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xsx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-older-flash-actionscript-problems/168844 "2005-11-10T15:59:53Z")
hi all, i'm not much experienced in actionscript.. and i'm stuck with that nice fla http://www.levitated.net/daily/levTextSpace.html i'd like to use it in a credits screen, made in flash8, but when saving to fla8 format… --- ## [How do I make this effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-effect/168843)
**Author:** [@Dominerd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dominerd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-this-effect/168843 "2005-11-10T15:52:47Z")
\[image\] I was wondering how to creat an effect similar to this one... It's from a CD by Kashmir ( google image it if you need a bigger picture). Is there anyone out there willing to aid me in this little task? --- ## [.\_x & .\_y](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-x--y/168838)
**Author:** [@lewi\_p](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lewi_p)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-x--y/168838 "2005-11-10T15:36:04Z")
Hi Can anyone help me with this...its starting to get on my nerves! var y1 = ball.\_y This piece of code works fine to get the coordinates of 'ball', but if I want to change 'ball.y' so I can use a variable called '… --- ## [MX2004: Flash snow question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx2004-flash-snow-question/168831)
**Author:** [@timaging](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/timaging)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx2004-flash-snow-question/168831 "2005-11-10T13:57:39Z")
Hi, There is a tutorial on creating snow in Flash. I need to be able to place it in x and y on the stage as well as resize it. There does not appear to be a way to place it somewhere else. The kicker is that I'm tryi… --- ## [Changes to XML Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changes-to-xml-slideshow/168826)
**Author:** [@sebjo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sebjo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changes-to-xml-slideshow/168826 "2005-11-10T12:16:12Z")
I am using an xml slideshow as explained in Kirupas Photo Slideshow tutorial Using XML and Flash http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_slideshow.htm How can I make these adjustments: the slides always fade in … --- ## [id3.songtitle problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id3-songtitle-problem/168818)
**Author:** [@this](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/this)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id3-songtitle-problem/168818 "2005-11-10T10:47:33Z")
i use in unique frame on layer named “code” the code: stop(); som = new Sound(); som.loadSound(“urlsound.mp3”, true); som.setVolume(100); \_root.songname.text = som.id3.songtitle; \[color=silver\]// problem\[/color\] i… --- ## [Add links to Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-links-to-slideshow/168817)
**Author:** [@gso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-links-to-slideshow/168817 "2005-11-10T10:39:07Z")
Hi, I read this great tutorial here (thanks!!) and wanted to modify a bit. I wanted to add a link to the text for each image. What I understand is that I need to add a link field in the XML file \ \ht… --- ## [Change the visited link and button color automatically](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-the-visited-link-and-button-color-automatically/168814)
**Author:** [@flash007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flash007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-the-visited-link-and-button-color-automatically/168814 "2005-11-10T08:49:12Z")
Hi, I have one thing to discuss with you guys... How can I change the visited link color of the text automatically in flash. and second thing is that what should I do to change the button color if it is clicked alre… --- ## [Trouble using setMask with loadMovie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-using-setmask-with-loadmovie/168803)
**Author:** [@misterpatrick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/misterpatrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-using-setmask-with-loadmovie/168803 "2005-11-10T04:46:53Z")
Hey all, I have something wrong with my code here. I'm guessing with levels or something is out of order. If I do this and omit the loadMovie it works fine. What I get now is the movie loads with the mask set on top of… --- ## [Interval problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interval-problem/168800)
**Author:** [@CayoHueso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CayoHueso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interval-problem/168800 "2005-11-10T03:52:31Z")
Hi everybody, I have the code below, to create a fading in of a movieclip. I used a trace action, to check the value of the alpha property. The problem is that the traced number never gets to 100, so the Interval is nev… --- ## [Movie loaded size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-loaded-size/168796)
**Author:** [@Vicious30](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vicious30)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-loaded-size/168796 "2005-11-10T02:43:58Z")
Hello everyone. I was just wandering if there was a way to control the size of a movie that you load into something? Size as in width and height not file size. --- ## [Help with two layer movement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-two-layer-movement/168794)
**Author:** [@SPAD3S](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SPAD3S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-two-layer-movement/168794 "2005-11-10T01:53:13Z")
Hello im working with flash mx and Im trying to make a header that has 3 layers one thats still 2 that moves very slowly left and and 3rd layer that moves right about a sec faster then layer two and i wanna make it exac… --- ## [Movieclip in front of dynamic text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-in-front-of-dynamic-text/168790)
**Author:** [@superprg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superprg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-in-front-of-dynamic-text/168790 "2005-11-10T01:09:41Z")
I have created few dynamic texts dynamically. How can I make sure that the movieclip(dragged and not generated dynamically) comes over it. Right now its coming behind dynamic textboxes --- ## [Disable button on click](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-button-on-click/168789)
**Author:** [@superprg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superprg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-button-on-click/168789 "2005-11-10T00:58:21Z")
How can I disable a button on the click of a second button? --- ## [I have FMX04; is Flash 8 worth installing? \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-have-fmx04-is-flash-8-worth-installing-renamed/168788)
**Author:** [@bobbywong03](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobbywong03)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-have-fmx04-is-flash-8-worth-installing-renamed/168788 "2005-11-10T00:56:58Z")
Hi guys, How good is Flash 8? I have it and I'm afraid to install it. Is the program stable enough to install it? I need some advices...I still have Flash MX 2004 on my desktop. What's good on Flash 8? Thanks, B… --- ## [Simple Code Help Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-code-help-needed/168781)
**Author:** [@YoungNastyMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YoungNastyMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-code-help-needed/168781 "2005-11-10T00:24:45Z")
Hello. I have a bunch of text fields called box0\_txt, box1\_txt, box2\_txt, box3\_txt, etc, ect and a bunch of movie clips called bg0\_mc, bg1\_mc, bg2\_mc, bg3\_mc, ect, ect. I need help getting a simple code to work for bot… --- ## [Problems with RollOver and RollOut](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-rollover-and-rollout/168780)
**Author:** [@angaturama](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/angaturama)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-rollover-and-rollout/168780 "2005-11-09T23:58:23Z")
hi i gotta question, i'm trying to simulate something similar to the rollOver Scrolling menu in this site http://www.dhondt-deuren-trappen.be/. I tried with the Flash MX 2004 Undocumented Tween/Easing Classes Documen… --- ## [Rubber Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rubber-text/168776)
**Author:** [@Siblan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Siblan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rubber-text/168776 "2005-11-09T22:47:51Z")
I am trying to have some text act like rubber when the mouse cursor passes over it. So if you push the mouse cursor up against a letter it will bend over, and the bottom of the text will stay anchored to its position. … --- ## [Pixel font query](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pixel-font-query/168775)
**Author:** [@rohan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rohan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pixel-font-query/168775 "2005-11-09T22:47:30Z")
Hi all, just a quick thought about pixel fonts. I designed my site using pixel fonts not knowing that the only size which they look crisp at when embedded in the file is 8 point (i used many at 6 point dynamic and becaus… --- ## [Looking for some logic](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-some-logic/168771)
**Author:** [@kungFuChris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kungFuChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-some-logic/168771 "2005-11-09T21:46:41Z")
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone can explain how i would go about doing the following below. I have got some information in a database (MYSQL) and I want to display that flash, but for every record in the database I … --- ## [Opening external SWF's in a new window (offline)?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opening-external-swfs-in-a-new-window-offline/168769)
**Author:** [@benjamikeo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benjamikeo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opening-external-swfs-in-a-new-window-offline/168769 "2005-11-09T21:23:41Z")
I have Flash movie where I want to be able to click a button (as a movie clip), and once its clicked, a new window will open (on top of the original) and play an external SWF. I am able to get the external movie to open… --- ## [Lynda.com: Learning ActionScript 2.0 in Macromedia Flash MX 2004](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lynda-com-learning-actionscript-2-0-in-macromedia-flash-mx-2004/168768)
**Author:** [@keljnr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keljnr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lynda-com-learning-actionscript-2-0-in-macromedia-flash-mx-2004/168768 "2005-11-09T21:01:21Z")
Just wondered if anyone has bought the Movie tutorials for this? If so, would you recommend it? I have tried reading Colin Moocks book, but on I get stuck on some aspects, which I maybe can profit on from a movie tutor… --- ## [Dynamic datagrid column widths?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-datagrid-column-widths/168760)
**Author:** [@lkelly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lkelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-datagrid-column-widths/168760 "2005-11-09T20:01:26Z")
Has anyone coded a datagrid component so that the column widths adjust to match the length of the longest element in each one? I know how to set the width of a column to a specific pixel value, but how to go about calcu… --- ## [PLEASE HELP with form/combobox and php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-with-form-combobox-and-php/168758)
**Author:** [@sebus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sebus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-with-form-combobox-and-php/168758 "2005-11-09T19:17:08Z")
I have a flash form that works just fine. I now added a combobox with these settings: editable: false Labels: employment, audio, work Data: choose a value Row Count: 8 Change Handler: my code for the submit but… --- ## [Slide in slide out onRelease](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-in-slide-out-onrelease/168754)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-in-slide-out-onrelease/168754 "2005-11-09T18:51:39Z")
Hey all, I am bulding a flash mp3 player that I want to be able to hide and reveal onRelease of a button. So, when a user enters the page the music player is visible from the right of the page. On the music player th… --- ## [URL to pull from txt file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-to-pull-from-txt-file/168753)
**Author:** [@Soap\_Hustler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Soap_Hustler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-to-pull-from-txt-file/168753 "2005-11-09T18:47:09Z")
i'm trying to get these thumbnails to each have thier own URL. how could i do this? if (minitialize != true) { s\_position = getProperty("thumbnail0", \_x); m\_thumbcount = 16; m\_thumbcount--; loadMovie("h… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1967) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=1969)