# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=701 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 702 --- ## [Accessing nested text fields?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-nested-text-fields/282312)
**Author:** [@Blackroot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blackroot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-nested-text-fields/282312 "2009-02-20T04:42:13Z")
Hello there; this is probably a really noobish question but I can't seem to solve it. I have a dynamic text field, which I then converted to an object and instanced. Both the text field and the object have a instance. I… --- ## [Making a graphic flash programmaticly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-graphic-flash-programmaticly/282308)
**Author:** [@lazarusomega200](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lazarusomega200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-graphic-flash-programmaticly/282308 "2009-02-20T03:04:20Z")
Alright, I am trying to make a graphic flash at regular intervals that I can control via AS3. I was trying to do this with tweening but I am getting bogged down because for some reason when I try to get the darn thing to… --- ## [(?) Moving the mouse through Actionscript (?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-the-mouse-through-actionscript/282307)
**Author:** [@Brent\_Summers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Brent_Summers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-the-mouse-through-actionscript/282307 "2009-02-20T02:26:09Z")
Does anyone have any resources, ideas, or components that enable you to move the mouse through Action Script? I'd really appreciate any help with this and am more than willing to pay for a component if it makes this p… --- ## [Flash Base URL Parameter and External Library Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-base-url-parameter-and-external-library-issue/282303)
**Author:** [@aaronbowden](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aaronbowden)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-base-url-parameter-and-external-library-issue/282303 "2009-02-20T00:57:47Z")
Ok - strange problem. I built a flash project that is made up of 15 separate .swf files all in the same directory. They all reference an external library (ExternalLibrary.swf) that's also in the same directory. Whe… --- ## [How to close a FLV PLAYBACK File](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-close-a-flv-playback-file/282300)
**Author:** [@munatika](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/munatika)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-close-a-flv-playback-file/282300 "2009-02-20T00:02:26Z")
Hi, I've been using the FLVPLAYBACK component in Flash CS3 and had put it in a separate swf from a main swf page that loads it and in which the navigation buttons are. My problem is that when I navigate to another sw… --- ## [Returning part of a bitmap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/returning-part-of-a-bitmap/282298)
**Author:** [@michdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/michdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/returning-part-of-a-bitmap/282298 "2009-02-19T23:48:47Z")
What would be the easiest, and best way to return part of a bitmap from a sheet? I have a sheet that has 6 columns and 6 rows. Each sprite is 96x128 and I want to just return one of those in a new bitmap. --- ## [Profiling AS3 binary filesize](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/profiling-as3-binary-filesize/282297)
**Author:** [@rinogo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rinogo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/profiling-as3-binary-filesize/282297 "2009-02-19T23:32:37Z")
Hey all, I've been trying to find an answer to this question for days - and I'm stumped. I'm trying to minimize the size of my SWF, but I can't find the tools that I need. Here's what I'm looking for: I need a tool… --- ## [Zoom Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-problems/282296)
**Author:** [@Rashniva](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rashniva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-problems/282296 "2009-02-19T23:01:33Z")
OK - I am building an interactive office map in Flash CS4. I have created a zoom in/out effect by scaling the width and height of my map. My problem is : When I zoom in or out of the rather large map flash uses the 't… --- ## [AS3: Formatting externally-loaded XML in a textarea component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-formatting-externally-loaded-xml-in-a-textarea-component/282287)
**Author:** [@tugboat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tugboat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-formatting-externally-loaded-xml-in-a-textarea-component/282287 "2009-02-19T20:55:53Z")
I've successfully loaded an xml file into a textarea component, but it creates A LOT of line-breaks which I can't seem to get rid of. This is the first time I've ever done this, so I'm guessing I'm doing something stupi… --- ## [loadVariables POST to a new window?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvariables-post-to-a-new-window/282286)
**Author:** [@jarenzo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jarenzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvariables-post-to-a-new-window/282286 "2009-02-19T20:45:01Z")
I got it nevermind, DELETE THIS THREAD Hello, Simple problem most likely with a simple solution, although it's beyond me. in line with the send an email with flash tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscr… --- ## [Starting with Classes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-with-classes/282285)
**Author:** [@Deluka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Deluka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-with-classes/282285 "2009-02-19T20:39:16Z")
Hello there I'm just starting with this powerfull option in flash What I'm trying to do is writing a simple class thats buts some text on the stage. the next script those not give any errors but can't see anything on sta… --- ## [Using Interfaces with Display List Classes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-interfaces-with-display-list-classes/282284)
**Author:** [@dail](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-interfaces-with-display-list-classes/282284 "2009-02-19T20:28:17Z")
Hi, In a current project I have, I have a scrolling class that wraps each of its scrolling items in a custom class (scrollItem). I would like people to be able to change this custom scrollItem class, but as the scro… --- ## [Auto-update every 15 seconds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-update-every-15-seconds/282280)
**Author:** [@camaleon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/camaleon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-update-every-15-seconds/282280 "2009-02-19T19:32:01Z")
hi guys. I have a AS 1.0 code that when i refresh my page change an especific swf file. but i want that every 15 second, change automatic the files without refresh the page? how i can do it? i dont know use action… --- ## [Accessing a Movie Clip on the stage from a class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-movie-clip-on-the-stage-from-a-class/282273)
**Author:** [@mrbelv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrbelv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-movie-clip-on-the-stage-from-a-class/282273 "2009-02-19T17:52:06Z")
I have a Flash file with Movice Clips that are placed on the stage at author time. Let's say one of the clips is called "stageClipMC". Say I have a main class file with the following code: package { import flash.d… --- ## [Need help with drop down menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-drop-down-menu/282272)
**Author:** [@Bigpicture](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bigpicture)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-drop-down-menu/282272 "2009-02-19T17:47:53Z")
Hi! I'm am very green with AS3 and am going crazy trying to figure this out. I have a movie clip that is a menu bar. The menu bar has a drop down menu. I drag my movie clip to the main timeline but don't know how to … --- ## [Finding text in the Flash IDE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-text-in-the-flash-ide/282271)
**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-text-in-the-flash-ide/282271 "2009-02-19T17:22:51Z")
How do I find a text string in a Flash file with multiple frames? I did an experiment: In a test file, I created three separate frames. I typed "text1" in the actionscript pane of frame 1, and "text2" and "text3" in fr… --- ## [Magnetic Mouse](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/magnetic-mouse/282270)
**Author:** [@rookie\_f](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rookie_f)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/magnetic-mouse/282270 "2009-02-19T17:18:57Z")
Im trying to figure out how to make mouse act like magnet. Here is a flash example that is pretty much what I want but the force should be reversed. http://www.flashkit.com/movies/Scripting/Maths/Mouse\_Av-Bingoman-4863… --- ## [Function progress](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-progress/282269)
**Author:** [@bLasTamos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bLasTamos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-progress/282269 "2009-02-19T16:48:24Z")
I'm making this game with complex visual effects (some rendered lighting using bitmaps), so it takes about 1 second or so generating a level with 3 big lights, so it may take a little more using more lights. The map is b… --- ## [Is this simple? \_global, hyperlink, and loadClip problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-simple--global-hyperlink-and-loadclip-problem/282266)
**Author:** [@bfal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bfal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-simple--global-hyperlink-and-loadclip-problem/282266 "2009-02-19T15:22:06Z")
I posted this is the MX2004 forum but I'm hoping to get more eyes on it here... \[COLOR=black\]Here's my question: I have a flash movie with left side navigation and empty space to the right of the NAV bar. The empty spa… --- ## [XML Data to Object Properties Dynamically](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-data-to-object-properties-dynamically/282265)
**Author:** [@e\_owen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/e_owen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-data-to-object-properties-dynamically/282265 "2009-02-19T14:46:14Z")
When working with XML I find it best to bring in the XML document and then add the data to new objects so they can be easily referenced later. Previously I have done this by hard-coding the node names when I parse the XM… --- ## [Ignoring content outside of mask when calculating height](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ignoring-content-outside-of-mask-when-calculating-height/282264)
**Author:** [@mdev](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ignoring-content-outside-of-mask-when-calculating-height/282264 "2009-02-19T14:46:00Z")
I have a widget bar system where I´ve apparantly been a little short sighted. I´ve now made a widget that has a masked overlay effect. The problem is that the part of the effect that is outside of the mask is taken into … --- ## [Horizontal "Simple Custom Scrollbar"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontal-simple-custom-scrollbar/282262)
**Author:** [@M2J](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/M2J)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontal-simple-custom-scrollbar/282262 "2009-02-19T14:29:18Z")
Hello all, I'm looking to create a horizontal version of the scroll bar shown here: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/scrollbar.htm The actionscript given on page 3 (click) of the tutorial is for vertical scroll… --- ## [Fl mx - loading xml attribute](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fl-mx-loading-xml-attribute/282258)
**Author:** [@prontoflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prontoflash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fl-mx-loading-xml-attribute/282258 "2009-02-19T13:48:47Z")
Hi, I want to modify this code (xml gallery) in relation with my xml, but I don't know how. Someone can help me? \ \ \ function loadXML(loaded) { if (loa… --- ## [Converting a string into a usable integer/number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-a-string-into-a-usable-integer-number/282257)
**Author:** [@Drew91](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Drew91)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-a-string-into-a-usable-integer-number/282257 "2009-02-19T13:33:35Z")
I've got a .txt file hosted on a freewebs, which my actionscript gets some variables for (for easy updating of statistics). I want to do be able to do math in actionscript with these numbers I'm calling up from the .tx… --- ## [NetStream and rtmpe issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-and-rtmpe-issues/282254)
**Author:** [@brndn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brndn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-and-rtmpe-issues/282254 "2009-02-19T13:16:04Z")
If any one can shed some light on this I am trying to stream from a rtmpe media server but for some reason the standard connect wont allow. Many thanks nc.connect(null); var ns:NetStream = new NetStream(nc); ns.add… --- ## [Mouse Gestures](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-gestures/282253)
**Author:** [@grandpaw\_broon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grandpaw_broon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-gestures/282253 "2009-02-19T12:27:49Z")
Hi All \[smiley\] A new day, a new question! Not having a right mouse button for my application is pretty annoying and i believe with Macs there is no middle button? Well i already use the left mouse click and i dont… --- ## [Question for MAC-users about Flash mouse behaviour](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-for-mac-users-about-flash-mouse-behaviour/282249)
**Author:** [@0L4F](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/0L4F)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-for-mac-users-about-flash-mouse-behaviour/282249 "2009-02-19T10:50:13Z")
Hello fellow Mac-Kirupians, We're in the final stages of creating a Flash-site for one of our clients, and we're getting some very strange bug-reports. These "bugs" can only be related to Flash keeping track of mouse… --- ## [Prevent flvplayback auto loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-flvplayback-auto-loading/282248)
**Author:** [@adw999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adw999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prevent-flvplayback-auto-loading/282248 "2009-02-19T10:44:54Z")
Hi, I have an flvplayback component pulling in the flv variable it needs to play from flashvars. Works fine, plays etc. But I don't want the movie to autoload on page load, only when the play button is clicked. How do … --- ## [Interactive Street Map in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-street-map-in-flash/282247)
**Author:** [@alanhealy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alanhealy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-street-map-in-flash/282247 "2009-02-19T10:44:22Z")
Hi all, I'm trying to design an interactive street map for my website and I would like to do it in Flash. Ideally I would love to have it looking something like this; http://www.skiptonweb.co.uk/flashmap/flashmap.htm … --- ## [Webcam move an object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webcam-move-an-object/282246)
**Author:** [@Only\_Dust](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Only_Dust)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webcam-move-an-object/282246 "2009-02-19T10:37:15Z")
Hi, I'm trying to do some experiments with my webcam, I would like to move an object with my hands, put it somewhere else, but I'm not getting. http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=webcam1rm9.jpg Someone could gi… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=700) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=702)