# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=35 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 36 --- ## [Pressing Enter on the Keyboard](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pressing-enter-on-the-keyboard/330921)
**Author:** [@actionscriptfan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/actionscriptfan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pressing-enter-on-the-keyboard/330921 "2013-04-08T18:50:17Z")
Hello, I have build a login form using two TextInput fileds for username and password. I have already created a button which was straightforward. I want the user to have the option of pressing Enter on the keyboard to lo… --- ## [Pausing my character](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pausing-my-character/330920)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Macedo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thomas_Macedo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pausing-my-character/330920 "2013-04-08T15:14:15Z")
I have problems pause my character. My pause button works perfectly, it pauses all other objects but i can still move my character when posted. Hope anyone can help me Download the source file i added I hope you can … --- ## [Array Event Listener](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-event-listener/330919)
**Author:** [@na\_il](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/na_il)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-event-listener/330919 "2013-04-08T07:49:54Z")
I want to trace the name of the point the mouse is over... But it keeps tracing: Target19....? What am I doing wrong? Why can't it trace the name of array object? var bWidth:Number = stage.stageWidth; var bHeight:Numb… --- ## [\[AS3 / DataGrid / CellRenderer / PHP\] Parameter Child must be non-null](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-datagrid-cellrenderer-php-parameter-child-must-be-non-null/330917)
**Author:** [@lautaro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lautaro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-datagrid-cellrenderer-php-parameter-child-must-be-non-null/330917 "2013-04-07T21:37:52Z")
I'm currently developing an application using Flash AS3 CS5 embedded in a PHP script and I'm having issues with DataGrid custom CellRenderer. This part of the application has to display some information retreived from a … --- ## [Please explain this AS3 code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-explain-this-as3-code/330914)
**Author:** [@AdnanTheGreat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AdnanTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-explain-this-as3-code/330914 "2013-04-06T21:11:27Z")
Hi. I have found a flash example in Flash CS6, and I have created a similar program. But I didn't understood the script. Can anyone explain me what is done? I am attaching my program. It's a working program which creates… --- ## [Adding Multiple children Enter Stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-multiple-children-enter-stage/330913)
**Author:** [@na\_il](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/na_il)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-multiple-children-enter-stage/330913 "2013-04-06T20:27:03Z")
I want to add a child at every grid point, I'm stumped how can I create a grid with the array by adding a child at every point? Pretty much replace the graphic circles with the hitArray children. here is the code: v… --- ## [\[Flash8\] Help with Senocular's playback controller - Pause child movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-help-with-senoculars-playback-controller-pause-child-movieclips/330912)
**Author:** [@jojotoh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jojotoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-help-with-senoculars-playback-controller-pause-child-movieclips/330912 "2013-04-06T18:26:53Z")
I came across Senocular's playback controller and had some problem. Inside my main movieclip, there are 2 more child movieclips inside it. When i click the pause button, it only pauses the main movieclip but not the 2 ch… --- ## [Flash cs6 pro does not recognize that I have installed createjs extension](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs6-pro-does-not-recognize-that-i-have-installed-createjs-extension/330909)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Handley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Paul_Handley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs6-pro-does-not-recognize-that-i-have-installed-createjs-extension/330909 "2013-04-06T06:07:40Z")
I downloaded and installed the createjs extension along with Swifty via the extension manager. Swifty works but when I try to publish the simple file that I created I ge the error that createjs panel has not been install… --- ## [AS2 - Clickable buttons in a draggable mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-clickable-buttons-in-a-draggable-mc/330906)
**Author:** [@Skarab](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Skarab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-clickable-buttons-in-a-draggable-mc/330906 "2013-04-05T14:44:18Z")
I build a lot of interactive timelines for courtroom presentations, with clickable entries that bring up enlarged callouts of each entry. I've been using a scrolling script from right here on Kirupa that has worked well,… --- ## [AS2 Users Profile View](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-users-profile-view/330905)
**Author:** [@bracelett](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bracelett)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-users-profile-view/330905 "2013-04-05T02:14:27Z")
So far Im successfully connected to my database and Im successfully registered, but I want after pressing the " Register" button the users will preview his/her profile, If anyone knows how to do it in AS2 kindly help pl… --- ## [AS3 + Game Data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-game-data/330904)
**Author:** [@selacius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/selacius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-game-data/330904 "2013-04-05T01:03:45Z")
My game in AS3 uses XML to hold the game related information (maps, gear, items, enemies, etc) and each piece of data is in a separate xml document (each map in an individual file, all weapons in same file, etc). What wo… --- ## [Video Playback on Android (not showing)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-playback-on-android-not-showing/330903)
**Author:** [@colouredFunk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/colouredFunk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-playback-on-android-not-showing/330903 "2013-04-04T15:51:15Z")
Hello, I've being tearing my hair out all day trying to get an FLV to play on an Android device. I've tried a few solutions; NetStream makes the App quite after a few seconds, whereas the below loads but doesn't displa… --- ## [Changing text color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-text-color/330901)
**Author:** [@rickyhay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rickyhay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-text-color/330901 "2013-04-04T13:42:54Z")
Anybody know how to alternate text colors in Flash Media Server for chat? I am unable to find any examples anywere. Please point me the right direction. --- ## [Loading SWF (which itself loads external data) from a different domain](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-which-itself-loads-external-data-from-a-different-domain/330899)
**Author:** [@fbrccn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fbrccn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-which-itself-loads-external-data-from-a-different-domain/330899 "2013-04-04T09:37:30Z")
Hello, AS3-beginner here. I have an .swf (X) which I don't have the original .fla-file for, as it has been generated by a custom generator. Hence, I cannot modify X.swf in any way and have to use it as it is. X.swf loa… --- ## [How to use the textInput](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-the-textinput/330897)
**Author:** [@harry1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/harry1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-the-textinput/330897 "2013-04-03T18:11:53Z")
Hello All, I have been learning ActionScript 3 for about two weeks . I was reading the Adobe documentation in regards to the TextInput component. I was a little confused. I want to create a login system for my website. I… --- ## [String reference to function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-reference-to-function/330896)
**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-reference-to-function/330896 "2013-04-03T17:21:30Z")
Is there a way to create a string from the name of a function? This is probably not a very descriptive question, sorry, but ultimately what I'm looking for is this: function foobar():void { trace(maybe(someArg)); … --- ## [Faster to use "this.Var" or just "Var"?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/faster-to-use-this-var-or-just-var/330892)
**Author:** [@gamedesigner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gamedesigner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/faster-to-use-this-var-or-just-var/330892 "2013-04-03T06:41:45Z")
If you have a function inside of a class and need to access a variable in the class. Is it faster to use "this."? Because as far as I know the AVM will check the function and function input for the variable before it che… --- ## [Android System Bar - HIDE?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/android-system-bar-hide/330890)
**Author:** [@colouredFunk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/colouredFunk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/android-system-bar-hide/330890 "2013-04-02T17:47:48Z")
Hello, I'm developing an application that is to be used in a Kiosk environment (in a shop counter), so there must be no way the user can quit or go back out of the App. I've tried stage.displayState = StageDisplaySt… --- ## [Can a SWF launch a local EXE?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-a-swf-launch-a-local-exe/330889)
**Author:** [@alexn0816](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alexn0816)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-a-swf-launch-a-local-exe/330889 "2013-04-02T16:32:38Z")
Is there any way that a (non-local) SWF can launch a local EXE file? I understand that http connections cannot access a local file system, but I'm hoping that there's some kind of option available. Adobe Air? Can someon… --- ## [Before / After Audio Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/before-after-audio-player/330883)
**Author:** [@tman26](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tman26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/before-after-audio-player/330883 "2013-04-01T15:04:23Z")
Hi all, I am looking to create an audio player that utilizes a switch to toggle back and forth between two different audio files that are contained in the same audio player. For example, you see an audio player wit… --- ## [Opposite of event.target](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opposite-of-event-target/330880)
**Author:** [@sarumitai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarumitai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opposite-of-event-target/330880 "2013-04-01T08:48:37Z")
I'm trying to compare two text boxes. I can trace the text from the clicked on target, but I need to compare it to the unclicked text box and I can't think of how to without going in a huge circle of comparing everything… --- ## [Removing child problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-child-problem/330871)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Flopsie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_Flopsie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-child-problem/330871 "2013-03-31T18:18:30Z")
I have a bunch of objects in a movieclip. Why am I not allowed to do the following? rubyCont.getChildAt(i).Destroy(); Destroy() is a function of the child in rubyCont. The child is mc\_Ruby. Obvious if I do mc\_Ruby.De… --- ## [sendToURL doesn't send to URL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sendtourl-doesnt-send-to-url/330865)
**Author:** [@darkman2771](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darkman2771)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sendtourl-doesnt-send-to-url/330865 "2013-03-30T20:25:19Z")
Hello There, I am using phpbb 3 and just downloaded a MOD called Proxy Revealer which primarly used to detect and ban spammers and the following attached code is a part of the MOD, as you can see the AS uses sendToURL … --- ## [Adding an Event Listener to a Sound Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-an-event-listener-to-a-sound-clip/330864)
**Author:** [@drdexter33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drdexter33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-an-event-listener-to-a-sound-clip/330864 "2013-03-30T19:47:48Z")
I'm using AS 2.0 and trying to code some logic to: 1. Play a random sound clip 2. As long as the sound clip is playing, play an animation. While I'm not an AS programmer, here's what I have so far stop();var clipArr… --- ## [cs4 AS2 - problem loading new swf into current swf window](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-as2-problem-loading-new-swf-into-current-swf-window/330860)
**Author:** [@g\_king](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g_king)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-as2-problem-loading-new-swf-into-current-swf-window/330860 "2013-03-30T13:44:12Z")
I am a teacher getting to grips with Flash and have a student whose problem is stumping me. She has a homepage.swf that contains a graphic, a scrolling text box and some navigation buttons. When you press the promotion… --- ## [Save xml file with asian language using AIR application (FB4.5)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-xml-file-with-asian-language-using-air-application-fb4-5/330859)
**Author:** [@Trupti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Trupti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-xml-file-with-asian-language-using-air-application-fb4-5/330859 "2013-03-30T13:10:24Z")
Hello, I'm developing an AIR application (in Flash builder 4.5) which loads swf files and read its text using textsnapshot class. Text data is stored in string and also displayed on screen inside textArea. This data is t… --- ## [Opacity/Alpha Decreases faster than Increases](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opacity-alpha-decreases-faster-than-increases/330855)
**Author:** [@SoupHead](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SoupHead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/opacity-alpha-decreases-faster-than-increases/330855 "2013-03-29T21:49:56Z")
This is kind of an odd problem. I'm working on a project for the Blue Circles contest and I have the following code in one section: if (c.\_x \> midX) { c.\_alpha += opacityRate; } else { c.\_alpha -= opacityRate; } … --- ## [Sounds hate me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sounds-hate-me/330843)
**Author:** [@Blablob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blablob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sounds-hate-me/330843 "2013-03-27T13:55:22Z")
Hi all. I've been working on a game lately, and I've been trying to add sound effects and music, but can't for the life of me get either to work. I'm working in FlashDevelop (version 4.0.0.0) and I've looked up numerous … --- ## [Memory game (matching pairs)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/memory-game-matching-pairs/330842)
**Author:** [@Icecold\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icecold_)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/memory-game-matching-pairs/330842 "2013-03-27T11:40:01Z")
Hello! Is there any tutorial how to make this game? Or is there any finished fla. to download it? \[beer\] --- ## [Embedding a URL into a swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedding-a-url-into-a-swf/330840)
**Author:** [@Lesh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedding-a-url-into-a-swf/330840 "2013-03-27T05:32:20Z")
I am trying to embed a URL into my swf file. I have placed an invisible button and given it the following actionscript: function linkToSite(evt:MouseEvent):void { var url:String = "http://www.google.com"; // re… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=34) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=36)