# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=553 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 554 --- ## [Is it possible to do a graphic fill with a png?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-a-graphic-fill-with-a-png/293415)
**Author:** [@shazzmoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shazzmoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-a-graphic-fill-with-a-png/293415 "2009-07-28T17:02:47Z")
Half a year ago I started working on this game. One of the aspects of it involves clicking a point on the screen and a path made of 32x32 squares will be drawn from its current point to the clicked point. Well at th… --- ## [Sprite Movement \[RPG Style\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-movement-rpg-style/293410)
**Author:** [@Knuckles1123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Knuckles1123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-movement-rpg-style/293410 "2009-07-28T16:16:56Z")
Well guys, i have a problem when moving sprites. I manage to make the sprites move and get back to their position after i release the key. But when i stay with the key pressed, the image of the sprites moves, but the ani… --- ## [Ocean wave effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ocean-wave-effect/293408)
**Author:** [@sannysmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sannysmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ocean-wave-effect/293408 "2009-07-28T15:22:06Z")
Hi, I need to create a 2D like ocean/sea wave effect in flash; where the waves come crashing against the shore and recede back. Can anyone direct me to a link or a tutorial for the same then it would be very helpful. … --- ## [addChild is replacing previously added child](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-is-replacing-previously-added-child/293406)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-is-replacing-previously-added-child/293406 "2009-07-28T15:01:14Z")
I certainly do not understand what is happening here. The code below is called after a thumbnail is generated and available. It is supposed to add the thumbnail to a MC along with the file name. The first go around (af… --- ## [Transforming a Countdown timer after it hits zero](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transforming-a-countdown-timer-after-it-hits-zero/293405)
**Author:** [@adavies](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adavies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transforming-a-countdown-timer-after-it-hits-zero/293405 "2009-07-28T14:52:31Z")
Hi folks, I'm making some countdown ads for an event, and usually what I do is made a separate set of ads for when the event is "Live". The only problem with this is that when the countdown ads get down to zero, the time… --- ## [Is this the correct way to code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-the-correct-way-to-code/293404)
**Author:** [@PumpkinSkull](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PumpkinSkull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-the-correct-way-to-code/293404 "2009-07-28T14:48:20Z")
My first AS3 and I want to confirm I'm not going in the wrong direction. Is this really how much we have to add or am I making this harder then it needs to be. Thanks in advance. PS Is there a naming convention for t… --- ## [Moving 3d menu following mouse needs limits + clickable buttons behind a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-3d-menu-following-mouse-needs-limits-clickable-buttons-behind-a-movieclip/293401)
**Author:** [@thevibe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thevibe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-3d-menu-following-mouse-needs-limits-clickable-buttons-behind-a-movieclip/293401 "2009-07-28T14:37:10Z")
Hi guys, Here're my 2 problems: 1-I did a menu moving in 3d following my mouse movement but with boundaries to keep the front in face of the user. It's working well but when it reaches the boundaries on X or Y, the s… --- ## [Urgent Help - Video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-help-video/293399)
**Author:** [@OML](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OML)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-help-video/293399 "2009-07-28T14:18:09Z")
I am trying to automate the embedding of an FLV into the timeline using the CS4. For some reason, after automatically inserting my flv into the timeline and placing it on the stage, all that is left is to place the video… --- ## [XML Sockets and Images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-sockets-and-images/293396)
**Author:** [@Endovelico](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Endovelico)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-sockets-and-images/293396 "2009-07-28T13:37:08Z")
Not sure this is the correct subforum, but i think so anyway. Heres the setting: I have a backend with access to a database. In this database there is a byte\[\] field where i store images. My frontend (Flash Lite 3.0)… --- ## [FlvComponent bug when looping, any help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvcomponent-bug-when-looping-any-help/293395)
**Author:** [@humbucker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/humbucker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvcomponent-bug-when-looping-any-help/293395 "2009-07-28T13:35:00Z")
Hey there, I'm using the FLV component in a document class to display a full screen seamless loop video. The problem is that when the video is autorewinded and starts looping, there is a slowdown during maybe 1 sec, is… --- ## [Optimization of complex graphics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-of-complex-graphics/293389)
**Author:** [@TildeDesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TildeDesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-of-complex-graphics/293389 "2009-07-28T11:26:02Z")
Hi I’m making a flash game that has a lot of rather complex illustrator graphics. In the game you walk down a street, so all the graphics has to be moved every frame. In some levels where there are a lot of objects in th… --- ## [Passing parameters to .swf through URL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-parameters-to-swf-through-url/293386)
**Author:** [@gitanjali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gitanjali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-parameters-to-swf-through-url/293386 "2009-07-28T10:03:25Z")
I am trying to pass parameters to my .swf generated like this: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/admin/Desktop/flash/comm\_law/Dominoes.swf?n1=4 And have included the following code in my document class. private… --- ## [RE: Zoom and Pan functions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/re-zoom-and-pan-functions/293385)
**Author:** [@g27](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/re-zoom-and-pan-functions/293385 "2009-07-28T09:02:14Z")
Hello, I have a large image which is bigger then the stage, just a single graphic (although this can be divided if needbe). I wondered what the actions would be if I waned to zoom into that image or pan across so more … --- ## [How to achieve the effect of 'floating' panels with perspective?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-achieve-the-effect-of-floating-panels-with-perspective/293384)
**Author:** [@theMonitor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theMonitor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-achieve-the-effect-of-floating-panels-with-perspective/293384 "2009-07-28T08:51:07Z")
I was wondering how best to go about constructing 'floating' panels that change their perspective as the mouse movies around them, as seen to good effect at Train Your Business Brain. Any pointers as to how I might go … --- ## [Loading external text with button. Error #1009](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-text-with-button-error-1009/293382)
**Author:** [@acharlesmobile](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/acharlesmobile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-text-with-button-error-1009/293382 "2009-07-28T08:20:46Z")
Hi everyone, I am designing a website in flash now and I've run into a snag as I am a noob. I have a button (LOW\_btn), located in one movieclip, and is set to play the next frame of another movie clip "bodybox\_mc" and … --- ## [Can't create a variable?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-create-a-variable/293378)
**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-create-a-variable/293378 "2009-07-28T07:38:14Z")
Hi there, So I'm attaching a MC to the stage, then I'm trying to declare a new variable within it, but its not working... When I list the variables after, they have not been added? I'm really not sure.... The ID variab… --- ## [Breaking Instance Name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/breaking-instance-name/293376)
**Author:** [@romit\_2034](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/romit_2034)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/breaking-instance-name/293376 "2009-07-28T06:38:54Z")
Hey, So for one of my project I am trying to call movieClips that are named in the series of png1\_mc, png2\_mc......png30\_mc....... I need to call these randomly when am instance is triggered Something in the lines of… --- ## [Book Fliping Code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/book-fliping-code/293373)
**Author:** [@kpranjan1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kpranjan1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/book-fliping-code/293373 "2009-07-28T06:10:06Z")
Hi , Anybody having book fliping code in As3. If it is in As2 then also ok . i need it urgently .. Thanks and Regards , --- ## [Need some pointers regarding a small project](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-pointers-regarding-a-small-project/293371)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-pointers-regarding-a-small-project/293371 "2009-07-28T02:44:58Z")
Hey everyone, I've got a small project to tackle at work and I don't really know where to begin. I never ever touch Flash but this has become my responsibility so so be it. Basically I have to create a flash form tha… --- ## [Flash Player/FireFox Different Results](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-firefox-different-results/293370)
**Author:** [@ThaJock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ThaJock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-firefox-different-results/293370 "2009-07-28T02:43:55Z")
Without too many details, I have a flash project that has a MOUSE\_OVER function that works perfectly when I test the movie within flash and even when I play the swf in flash player. However, when open it in firefox, my … --- ## [Frame 3 objects loading in Frame 1 - don't know why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/frame-3-objects-loading-in-frame-1-dont-know-why/293365)
**Author:** [@aaronmays85](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aaronmays85)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/frame-3-objects-loading-in-frame-1-dont-know-why/293365 "2009-07-28T00:22:37Z")
I'm working on a mock project (no real client involved) and just sent the site out to some friends to view and give feedback. All of them saw what I was seeing and said it looked great. One person however, said the site … --- ## [Realistic ball bounce & Spin AS2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/realistic-ball-bounce-spin-as2-0/293364)
**Author:** [@gover](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gover)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/realistic-ball-bounce-spin-as2-0/293364 "2009-07-28T00:13:10Z")
Hi, I would like just a little help getting a ball to spin/collide realisticly. I've got it bouncing perfectly (see attached files). Just getting it to spin off and react realisticly with the wall would add a whole new d… --- ## [How do I get button to scroll continuously?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-get-button-to-scroll-continuously/293363)
**Author:** [@DH1234](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DH1234)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-get-button-to-scroll-continuously/293363 "2009-07-27T23:46:08Z")
Okay, so I currently have this working successfully; function scrollUp (Event:MouseEvent):void { myMarker\_mc.myText.scrollV -= 1; } function scrollDown (Event:MouseEvent):void { myMarker\_mc.myText.s… --- ## [Scaling a loader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-a-loader/293362)
**Author:** [@pixel\_chick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixel_chick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-a-loader/293362 "2009-07-27T23:41:25Z")
I have a Flash site that is set to full screen using the swfobject like so: var so = new SWFObject('main.swf', 'main', '100%', '100%', '9', '#FFFFFF'); so.addParam("scale", "noscale"); so.addParam("menu", "false"); so.… --- ## [Mouse events and overlapping movie clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-events-and-overlapping-movie-clips/293360)
**Author:** [@alechu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alechu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-events-and-overlapping-movie-clips/293360 "2009-07-27T21:47:37Z")
If two or move movie clips overlap, everything underneath the top movie clip does not seem to receive mouse events. I tried many things, including setting ".mouseEnabled = false;" on the top movie clip and its constituen… --- ## [Blurring different levels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blurring-different-levels/293359)
**Author:** [@crmoberg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crmoberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blurring-different-levels/293359 "2009-07-27T21:31:22Z")
Hello, I'm building an AS2.0 website and was planning on having all external files that get loaded into one main file. I would tell what level for each external piece to be at. I'm just wondering if I can blur different … --- ## [getRelativeMatrix3D bug in Windows?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getrelativematrix3d-bug-in-windows/293357)
**Author:** [@xgraves](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xgraves)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getrelativematrix3d-bug-in-windows/293357 "2009-07-27T21:15:08Z")
Anyone else notice a bug using getRelativeMatrix3D in Windows? It seems to work fine on Mac browsers. Specifically, I'm getting a fatal error when I try to get x or y values from something like this.transform.getRelati… --- ## [TypeError: Error #1034: Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1034-question/293355)
**Author:** [@nvidia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nvidia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1034-question/293355 "2009-07-27T20:54:54Z")
Hi, i have created a simple movie clip of a blue circle on my first layer but not given it an instance name. I am trying to tell Flash that the following method is legal for the main timeline in the actions panel and s… --- ## [Firefox and IE execute different than Safari](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-and-ie-execute-different-than-safari/293352)
**Author:** [@szodjo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/szodjo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/firefox-and-ie-execute-different-than-safari/293352 "2009-07-27T20:21:06Z")
Hello, I wrote a simple flash movie that shows a different frame depending on the date for a countdown. It works fine in Safari however in Firefox, gotoAndStop() apparently doesn't work at all and combining gotoAndPlay… --- ## [Disable Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-flash/293344)
**Author:** [@Empy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Empy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-flash/293344 "2009-07-27T18:30:43Z")
Ok ive searched for so long on how to do this i simply want to use the loadVars(); method to get a variable from a php script or even a .txt file...... the thing is ive done this once before but i was using an actua… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=552) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=554)