# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=283 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 284 --- ## [AS3.0 Class from class initiation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-class-from-class-initiation/313555)
**Author:** [@zeeto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeeto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-class-from-class-initiation/313555 "2010-09-02T14:40:06Z")
Hi Guys, Trying to start with AS3.0 classes and I'm having problems to understand the basics. I've got 3 files: main.fla empty main.as package { import flash.display.MovieClip; import engine.StageSetup;… --- ## [\[flash CS4\] ActionScript - loading data by xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-actionscript-loading-data-by-xml/313554)
**Author:** [@rculshaw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rculshaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-actionscript-loading-data-by-xml/313554 "2010-09-02T14:29:40Z")
Hi I followed a tutorial about loading data into Flash using xml. Everything works perfectly but I would like to add hyper links to the images. Any ideas? I’m new to this and trying to work it out. I’m presu… --- ## [Stage.Width & Stage.height](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-width-stage-height/313553)
**Author:** [@darrenmtaylor84](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darrenmtaylor84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-width-stage-height/313553 "2010-09-02T14:15:19Z")
Hi Guys, I have a 'cc' aligned stage and have a menu swf which currently sticks to the bottom right of the main movie using: onClipEvent (enterFrame) { this.slideTo(Stage.width/2+175,Stage.height/2-50,4); } How wou… --- ## [Start into Classes and references to Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/start-into-classes-and-references-to-variables/313552)
**Author:** [@zeeto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeeto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/start-into-classes-and-references-to-variables/313552 "2010-09-02T13:28:54Z")
Hi Guys, Long time ago I've been creating some as 2.0 projects, all of them based on the code within the timeline. I wanted to start learning as 3.0 based on classes rather on timeline but I find it confusing and diffi… --- ## [Trouble with a platformer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-a-platformer/313551)
**Author:** [@dre38w](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dre38w)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-a-platformer/313551 "2010-09-02T12:45:04Z")
Hello. I'm having issues with a platformer. I'm doing a tutorial in chapter 9 of the book Foundation Game Design with Flash by Rex Van Der Spuy. What's happening is my platform instances aren't working correctly. Whe… --- ## [Document classes and multiple scenes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-classes-and-multiple-scenes/313550)
**Author:** [@masterLaser](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/masterLaser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-classes-and-multiple-scenes/313550 "2010-09-02T12:28:29Z")
Hi! I'm new to as3/flash, but got some programming experience in .net, so not a total newbie \[wink\]. I've been searching the internet for how to use scenes in flash games, and from what I understand it got some probl… --- ## [Class / Linkage, interference?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-linkage-interference/313547)
**Author:** [@Rohlan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rohlan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-linkage-interference/313547 "2010-09-02T11:17:18Z")
Hi. I have this code to place my MC in the stage: var circle:GreenBall = new GreenBall(); addChild(circle); But then the linkage of my GreenBall is "classes.dragndrop.GreenBall", not just GreenBall because of my de… --- ## [How to embed font (buxtonsketch.ttf) with AS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-embed-font-buxtonsketch-ttf-with-as3/313545)
**Author:** [@Jamilee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jamilee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-embed-font-buxtonsketch-ttf-with-as3/313545 "2010-09-02T09:55:08Z")
\[image\] Hi, I'm new in CS3. I want to embed font (buxtonsketch.ttf) as above but not successful. Anyone know how to do it? Can someone give me some guidelines? Thanks. --- ## [Error:1046](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1046/313543)
**Author:** [@glisando](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/glisando)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1046/313543 "2010-09-02T08:55:54Z")
Hi guys... I am getting the following two errors: 1046: Type was not found or was not a compile-time constraint: GetSet. 1180: Call to a possibly undefined method GetSet. I believe if 1046 is solved, 1180 will no l… --- ## [JPEG-like artifacting Problem With PNG Import Using A Loader Object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpeg-like-artifacting-problem-with-png-import-using-a-loader-object/313541)
**Author:** [@AnyKey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AnyKey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpeg-like-artifacting-problem-with-png-import-using-a-loader-object/313541 "2010-09-02T08:21:46Z")
Hey Everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on protecting an SWF from download and decompilation. I've read about the pre-loader/encryption method, but I realize that it someone decompiles your pre-loa… --- ## [Probably easy fix](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/probably-easy-fix/313540)
**Author:** [@ShadowedFuture](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShadowedFuture)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/probably-easy-fix/313540 "2010-09-02T08:20:36Z")
Hi, i'm relatively new to this stuff. i'm designing a game, just a simple side scroller. Main menu pops up, you select "Play" and it moves to the section of the timeline where i have placed the character mc and backgro… --- ## [HELP object arrays: how to pass values for selecting only some objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-object-arrays-how-to-pass-values-for-selecting-only-some-objects/313539)
**Author:** [@elliria](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elliria)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-object-arrays-how-to-pass-values-for-selecting-only-some-objects/313539 "2010-09-02T08:05:37Z")
hello everyone, i'm at the very first try with AS3 and Flash and seriously need help. What i'm trying to do is creating an array of objects, little squares that are positioned in a grid with coordinates and when i click … --- ## [Reset object position when leaving the frame HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reset-object-position-when-leaving-the-frame-help/313537)
**Author:** [@pripir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pripir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reset-object-position-when-leaving-the-frame-help/313537 "2010-09-02T07:00:56Z")
Hi Guys, I have a puzzle flash game. On the same frame I have a 15 sec timer mc. After 15 sec if user can't finish puzzles, mc takes the user to the frame before puzzle game so user can start again. Problem is if the use… --- ## [Anyone use UML's for Flash projects?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-use-umls-for-flash-projects/313534)
**Author:** [@moselekm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/moselekm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-use-umls-for-flash-projects/313534 "2010-09-02T06:15:57Z")
I am reading a new book and it suggests to using a UML, more specifically: StarUML for AS3 projects. I've actually never used a UML. And was wondering if any veterans enjoy/suggest using a UML when processing the idea… --- ## [Action script 2.0 support tools needed to perform any kind of source code profiling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-2-0-support-tools-needed-to-perform-any-kind-of-source-code-profiling/313530)
**Author:** [@jay310](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jay310)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-2-0-support-tools-needed-to-perform-any-kind-of-source-code-profiling/313530 "2010-09-02T02:05:27Z")
Hello all, i am working on a project which was developed using actionscript 2.0 and compiled using adobe flash professional CS5. I came across various source code profiling tools for AS 3.0 but not even a single tool … --- ## [CS5 and AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs5-and-as3/313525)
**Author:** [@poeticparadox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/poeticparadox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs5-and-as3/313525 "2010-09-01T22:23:58Z")
I am now working in Flash CS5 and I some how seem to have lost the plot with AS. The interaction is something foreign and the simple things are lost on my for some reason. The simple point I am trying to make is I need… --- ## [as3 super](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-super/313524)
**Author:** [@surf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/surf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-super/313524 "2010-09-01T21:55:56Z")
Hi, I have developed several programs.. and several flash as3 websites, but even now i struggle to understand the purpose of "super()". I have never used it in OOP and a problem has never occured. and its not making any … --- ## [Multiple Buttons, Array and activation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-buttons-array-and-activation/313523)
**Author:** [@cmathison](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cmathison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-buttons-array-and-activation/313523 "2010-09-01T21:02:00Z")
\[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial\]Hello. My question(s) deals with arrays in AS3. I know how to set up basic arrays and have buttons control movieclips within the array ect. What I was wondering how do you con… --- ## [Shape Tween in AS3 consistenly causes crashing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shape-tween-in-as3-consistenly-causes-crashing/313519)
**Author:** [@screeg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/screeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shape-tween-in-as3-consistenly-causes-crashing/313519 "2010-09-01T19:00:17Z")
I had a nice graphic of a shape-tweening flame from AS2 which instantly crashes an AS3 Movie, so I tried copying frames without the tweening. No dice, same behavior. Then I traced over the original shapes, recreating t… --- ## [Snapping Image to Text Box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snapping-image-to-text-box/313518)
**Author:** [@Thrillhou](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thrillhou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snapping-image-to-text-box/313518 "2010-09-01T18:55:38Z")
I'm outputting some dynamic text, and I'm in desperate need of figuring out a way to display an image beneath it, and to dynamically display so it's always at the bottom of the text. The image is another line of text tha… --- ## [Menu transition effect problems in Flex](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-transition-effect-problems-in-flex/313517)
**Author:** [@WhiteyMcWhite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WhiteyMcWhite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-transition-effect-problems-in-flex/313517 "2010-09-01T18:54:08Z")
I've added some cool effects for menu items in one of my games, for options and pause menu's etc. When you open them they zoom out from a spec, and when you close them the collapse and fade out. The menu's are defined on… --- ## [Filters All Outta Kilter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filters-all-outta-kilter/313516)
**Author:** [@rimacy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rimacy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filters-all-outta-kilter/313516 "2010-09-01T17:04:45Z")
Im adding MovieClips to a MovieClip, then I try to add glow filters so that finally my doc can add the parent to the stage. Here is the code from the MovieClip , everything gets added but I get no filters package … --- ## [\[Flash CS5\] Actionscript 2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs5-actionscript-2/313515)
**Author:** [@infyx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/infyx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs5-actionscript-2/313515 "2010-09-01T16:55:10Z")
hello, im working on this project and i've encountered a problem: i have an array that includes all the frame labels that i want the array to jump to and this code for the buttons next\_btn.onRelease = function() {… --- ## [Clever BitmapData.threshold tricks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clever-bitmapdata-threshold-tricks/313514)
**Author:** [@Rezmason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rezmason)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clever-bitmapdata-threshold-tricks/313514 "2010-09-01T16:54:35Z")
Hi guys, it's been a while. I'm presenting various BitmapData tricks tonight at a user group, and I was wondering if anyone knows any clever ways of using BitmapData.threshold(). Any ideas or suggestions? --- ## [Limitations on size of swf/ flv launched from within another swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limitations-on-size-of-swf-flv-launched-from-within-another-swf/313506)
**Author:** [@EmmsieLu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EmmsieLu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limitations-on-size-of-swf-flv-launched-from-within-another-swf/313506 "2010-09-01T09:07:32Z")
Hi there, just a quick question - I was wondering if there was a limitation on size of an flv or swf launched from within another swf? So for example a video that launches on button press inside an swf, and plays in an… --- ## [Flash site not working fully in chrome and safari](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-not-working-fully-in-chrome-and-safari/313504)
**Author:** [@doodark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/doodark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-not-working-fully-in-chrome-and-safari/313504 "2010-09-01T08:39:49Z")
Hi There, I produced a website a year ago now, and up until now it has been working fine. My client brought to my attention today that there are suddenly problems when viewing the site in chrome, IE and safari. You can… --- ## [Why super.\_health += 1; does not work?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-super--health-1-does-not-work/313503)
**Author:** [@ayumilove](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ayumilove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-super--health-1-does-not-work/313503 "2010-09-01T08:11:06Z")
super.\_health += 1; super.\_health -= 1; super.\_health \*= 1; super.\_health /= 1; Syntax error: expecting semicolon before plusassign. :sen: Syntax error: expecting semicolon before minusassign. :sen: etc However, th… --- ## [Creating Dynamic Classes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-dynamic-classes/313494)
**Author:** [@moselekm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/moselekm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-dynamic-classes/313494 "2010-09-01T02:35:28Z")
I've been trying out small snippets of code just to practice with and get comfortable with making classes and small games. Right now I am trying to make a simple combat with Orks. Where there is a Parent Class ORK wit… --- ## [Customizing Senocular's Motion Blur for Actionscript 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizing-senoculars-motion-blur-for-actionscript-2-0/313492)
**Author:** [@pajhonka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pajhonka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizing-senoculars-motion-blur-for-actionscript-2-0/313492 "2010-09-01T02:15:12Z")
I'm building banners in AS2 and I've tried to customize Senocular's very handy directional motion blur. http://www.senocular.com/flash/source/?id=0.170 The problem I'm having is I can't make this code reusable- I want … --- ## [ActionScript 3.0 Books](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-0-books/313488)
**Author:** [@zerdang](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zerdang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-0-books/313488 "2010-08-31T22:55:58Z")
So I recently have been thinking about investing in a book. \*\*Note that I am not out of school and plan on developing/writing code for a recreational, fun purpose. I do not intend to get a job programming.\*\* My ch… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=282) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=284)