# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=245 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 246 --- ## [Problem with FlashVars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-flashvars/316167)
**Author:** [@Cendent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Cendent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-flashvars/316167 "2010-11-15T05:58:34Z")
Trying to load some variables into flash I've done it before and it's work fine for some reason it's not working with this project. I get undefined values. Here's the embed code: \ **Author:** [@deattached](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deattached)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-retrieve-data-from-a-combobox-component/316162 "2010-11-14T22:13:23Z") Hey guys! I'm doing an order form, where the user can input his contact information and then choose a product in a dropdown menu. Untill now, I just gave the dynamic text fields a variable and used this code: on (re… --- ## [autoSize Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autosize-help/316161)
**Author:** [@treeleaf20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/treeleaf20)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autosize-help/316161 "2010-11-14T21:09:28Z")
All, I have the following code to populate a dynamic text box: myData = new LoadVars(); myData.onLoad = function() { trace ("The text box before autosize is: " + sailing\_txt.\_height); sailing\_txt.htmlText = unescape(t… --- ## [\[Q\] Oval / Rectangle Tool and Oval / Rectangle Primitive Tool](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-oval-rectangle-tool-and-oval-rectangle-primitive-tool/316160)
**Author:** [@DieByMacro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DieByMacro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/q-oval-rectangle-tool-and-oval-rectangle-primitive-tool/316160 "2010-11-14T20:53:19Z")
Okie since I'm new to Flash so I have some questions for you guys. Here is the thing, I do know how to use the oval / rectangle and oval / rectangle primitive tools in the tool bar and find them quite useful, but one thi… --- ## [Best way to implement menu into page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-implement-menu-into-page/316158)
**Author:** [@Knedlo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Knedlo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-implement-menu-into-page/316158 "2010-11-14T20:24:07Z")
Hi there... I've spent last four hours looking for some ways of implementing flash menu in xhtml page, but I couldn't find any satisfying answers. What I would like is to have some opinions on how to make it in the mos… --- ## [Help, Sprite problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-sprite-problem/316156)
**Author:** [@LoveTheresa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LoveTheresa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-sprite-problem/316156 "2010-11-14T18:14:54Z")
below are the fundamental code of drawing a sprite and place it on stage: var list: Sprite = new Sprite (); list.graphics.beginFill(0x333333); list.graphics.drawRect(100,100,100,100); addChild (list); i'm trying make… --- ## [Listener create complete](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listener-create-complete/316155)
**Author:** [@VeddyCent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VeddyCent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listener-create-complete/316155 "2010-11-14T17:08:00Z")
Hi all, I generate thumbnail images for an XML file. So I loop through the XML and generate instance of a thumbnail class. These thumbnails are place in a sprite container. The problem I have is that after the loop I… --- ## [Cant wrap my head around how to do this](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-wrap-my-head-around-how-to-do-this/316154)
**Author:** [@Rifts1103](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rifts1103)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-wrap-my-head-around-how-to-do-this/316154 "2010-11-14T17:06:20Z")
Hey! Say I have a game with 30 levels each level is on a different frame. Once completing a level you get a star. How can I set this up so if you complete the same level twice you do NOT get two stars? Thanks --- ## [NativeProcess: how to send variables between AIR and C#?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nativeprocess-how-to-send-variables-between-air-and-c/316151)
**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nativeprocess-how-to-send-variables-between-air-and-c/316151 "2010-11-14T11:11:58Z")
Hi, how do I make AIR send variables to C#? And how do I make C# send variables back to AIR? Please help! :cantlook: --- ## [Help with AS3 menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-as3-menu/316149)
**Author:** [@mnkei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mnkei)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-as3-menu/316149 "2010-11-14T11:03:31Z")
Hi, i need help converting this drop down menu to 2 level menu so that the subcategories are beside each other as apposed to underneath each other. any help is greatly appreciated. thnx MNK //page & sub page btn … --- ## [Add particles per second (ENTER\_FRAME)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-particles-per-second-enter-frame/316147)
**Author:** [@Esseti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esseti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-particles-per-second-enter-frame/316147 "2010-11-14T08:56:29Z")
How can I rig up an if statement that will add particles to the stage based on the ENTER\_FRAME update interval? stage.frameRate = 60; var currentParticles:uint = 0; var maxParticles:uint = 1000; var particlesPerSecon… --- ## [How do I initialize a 2D vector with a 2D array of values?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-initialize-a-2d-vector-with-a-2d-array-of-values/316146)
**Author:** [@zeldalink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeldalink)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-initialize-a-2d-vector-with-a-2d-array-of-values/316146 "2010-11-14T08:09:12Z")
How do I initialize a 2D vector with a 2D array of values? numbers = \[\[10,20,30\], \[10,20,30\]\]; nums = Vector.\\>(numbers); I tried this but it gives me the error: TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion… --- ## [Why movieclip size does not bloat up when using getSize?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-movieclip-size-does-not-bloat-up-when-using-getsize/316144)
**Author:** [@ayumilove](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ayumilove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-movieclip-size-does-not-bloat-up-when-using-getsize/316144 "2010-11-14T02:58:35Z")
Hi guys, this puzzles me. I added a big image 1.6megabytes into a movieclip, and use getSize to check the movieclip size, it shows 456 (bytes??) Then I added a 45kilobyte icon into a movieclip, and use getSize, it tr… --- ## [Vertical Sliding Buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-sliding-buttons/316143)
**Author:** [@bellzax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bellzax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-sliding-buttons/316143 "2010-11-14T02:53:11Z")
Hi, I am new here but have a good amount of knowledge in Flash and as2 but i am completely lost on a project I am doing. I am customizing vertical sliding buttons that i found here: http://www.flashkit.com/movies/Scripti… --- ## [scaleX and width change, but the image stays the same](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scalex-and-width-change-but-the-image-stays-the-same/316142)
**Author:** [@wMattD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wMattD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scalex-and-width-change-but-the-image-stays-the-same/316142 "2010-11-14T01:51:02Z")
I'm trying to change the size of a 20 pixel by 20 pixel square. I have instances of this same class all throughout my code, and I can change them with scaleX and scaleY, no problem. But these particular instances do no… --- ## [removeChild gives me error 1009 :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-gives-me-error-1009/316141)
**Author:** [@tatsumaru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tatsumaru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-gives-me-error-1009/316141 "2010-11-13T21:55:32Z")
Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. at object/removeObject() at document/objectCollide() I'm trying to remove objects when they collide (these objects are all of the same MC and class and con… --- ## [Flash photo gallery vs XML photo gallery: benefits?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-photo-gallery-vs-xml-photo-gallery-benefits/316140)
**Author:** [@azukizero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/azukizero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-photo-gallery-vs-xml-photo-gallery-benefits/316140 "2010-11-13T21:34:29Z")
Hi all, I apologize if the answer to this has been posted here before. I searched this forum and Googled and can't seem to find a definitive answer. I'm trying to determine the best approach for a simple flash photo… --- ## [gotoAndPlay does not work, why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-does-not-work-why/316138)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Geek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blue_Geek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-does-not-work-why/316138 "2010-11-13T20:16:45Z")
hi everybody , sorry for my broken english, hope i can explaine my problem . i am trying to run a specific frame inside a nested MoviClip. imagine please , i have a MoviClip whose instant name is called \[COLOR=red\]"aras… --- ## [Getting filename of externally loaded swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-filename-of-externally-loaded-swf/316137)
**Author:** [@aspect\_eleven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aspect_eleven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-filename-of-externally-loaded-swf/316137 "2010-11-13T20:03:22Z")
Hi, all, I am trying to figure out how to get the actual filename of an external .swf when loaded into another movie clip. var toTrace:String = getChildAt(0).name; trace(toTrace); That is what I have. It gives me the… --- ## [For .. in loop doesn't work properly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-in-loop-doesnt-work-properly/316136)
**Author:** [@Henky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Henky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-in-loop-doesnt-work-properly/316136 "2010-11-13T19:04:57Z")
In a small learning game, students must click on the proper button, representing a name of an element: \[COLOR=magenta\]on (release){\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=magenta\]searchElement("O",no=11); \[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=dimgray\]// searches for … --- ## [Flash shopping Cart](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-shopping-cart/316135)
**Author:** [@worthless](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthless)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-shopping-cart/316135 "2010-11-13T18:55:36Z")
Can anybody give me an idea how much it will cost to make a flash cart with "Add To Cart", "Delivery Instructions","Check Out" , "Payment Gateway" and so on.I know Flash is not best for this kind of work but I like to im… --- ## [How do I initialize a vector with an array of values?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-initialize-a-vector-with-an-array-of-values/316133)
**Author:** [@zeldalink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeldalink)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-initialize-a-vector-with-an-array-of-values/316133 "2010-11-13T18:15:19Z")
How do I initialize a vector with an array of values? I tried this and it complies fine, but does not work! langs = new Vector.\(\["en","fr"\]); I also need to load an arbitrary array into a vector, like this… --- ## [Linking text loaded via URL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-text-loaded-via-url/316132)
**Author:** [@xlifes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xlifes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-text-loaded-via-url/316132 "2010-11-13T17:56:12Z")
Hi all, I've searched the web and found dozens of post about linking dynamic text but none help me. I'm loading some text via URL, into a dynamic text box in flash. Meaning that I have something like this in my html … --- ## [Gradient mask in CS5](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask-in-cs5/316130)
**Author:** [@jcg31](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jcg31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask-in-cs5/316130 "2010-11-13T17:08:37Z")
Is there a way to create a gradient mask in Flash Pro CS5? I am able to get it to work in FPCS4 but apparantly the process was changed or the functionality eliminated in CS5. Any help would be appreciated. Jim --- ## [ISO help creating a tween in with letter spacing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iso-help-creating-a-tween-in-with-letter-spacing/316128)
**Author:** [@Brigid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Brigid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iso-help-creating-a-tween-in-with-letter-spacing/316128 "2010-11-13T15:12:53Z")
Hi, I took a look around this forum and found some answers on how to create an animation in Flash where letter spacing is increased from around 0 to 15. In other words, the letters in a word seem to be expanding outward.… --- ## [BitmapData transit to color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-transit-to-color/316127)
**Author:** [@dnkupfer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dnkupfer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-transit-to-color/316127 "2010-11-13T14:06:40Z")
I'd like to change the RGB color of a bitmapData at run time but I'm struggling with the right syntax. For example, imagine I have a dark purple bitmapdata (0x4736c8) and I'd like to transit this bitmapdata to light purp… --- ## [Duplicating and manipulating Loaded SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-and-manipulating-loaded-swf/316123)
**Author:** [@suffolkmagic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/suffolkmagic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-and-manipulating-loaded-swf/316123 "2010-11-13T02:57:46Z")
I am trying to make a card game. The main fla file loads an external swf file that is a movie clip that has the card art images (one card art on each frame) This works good and I can view the loaded swf on the stage. … --- ## [State machine and enterFrame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/state-machine-and-enterframe/316121)
**Author:** [@arthur\_pewty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arthur_pewty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/state-machine-and-enterframe/316121 "2010-11-13T00:55:58Z")
Hi, I'm new to AS/Flash but have an old-school background (C, assembler...). First, if you're writing a simple game and have a state machine that is called every frame to handle attract mode, gameplay, game over stat… --- ## [Flash menu - how to use wmode function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-how-to-use-wmode-function/316118)
**Author:** [@jackieo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jackieo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-how-to-use-wmode-function/316118 "2010-11-12T21:35:34Z")
I am using web building software which automatically generates the code for the parameters for a flash file after you insert the file and select the attributes in a form. I have created a flash drop down menu and want … --- ## [Legal problem with font](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legal-problem-with-font/316116)
**Author:** [@tracenewbie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tracenewbie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legal-problem-with-font/316116 "2010-11-12T20:35:07Z")
I need to find a font allowed for commercial use in my flash game, but I'm having some trouble to understand the agreement. On http://www.dafont.com/foo.font it says "Free", but when I read the license agreement in the .… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=244) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=246)