# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=871 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 872 --- ## [TextFormatting dissappears when going backwards in timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textformatting-dissappears-when-going-backwards-in-timeline/268517)
**Author:** [@3rdivision](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3rdivision)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textformatting-dissappears-when-going-backwards-in-timeline/268517 "2008-08-14T20:36:08Z")
Hi Kirupers, I've got a strange glitch goign on in one of my flash files. I load a set of menu items from xml and format their text using TextFormat at the time of loading. This works great until I start jumping around… --- ## [Screen size limit using.jpg or .png?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-size-limit-using-jpg-or-png/268514)
**Author:** [@Monte323](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Monte323)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-size-limit-using-jpg-or-png/268514 "2008-08-14T19:54:42Z")
Hello all, I'm going to be developing a project soon that will be played on a large 60" LCD 16:9 ratio screen. I know that I can build a 1200 X 675 flash stage and then simply set it to full screen and everything will … --- ## [Does a multi-line tree menu exist for AS2?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-a-multi-line-tree-menu-exist-for-as2/268513)
**Author:** [@demerit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/demerit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-a-multi-line-tree-menu-exist-for-as2/268513 "2008-08-14T19:53:37Z")
So, I want an AS2 tree navigation menu with: multi-line word-wrap different line heights I'll buy one if it's out there. And before you ask...yes, I asked Santa. Unfortunately, his Christmas List has been all jack… --- ## [\[f8 As2\] Amfphp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-amfphp/268511)
**Author:** [@rob5280](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rob5280)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-amfphp/268511 "2008-08-14T19:19:44Z")
I am starting to dive into all the info on AMFPHP and have the helloworld working, but i don't know that much php. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a tutorial (or sample php) to send a string of variable an… --- ## [Any way to manually render vector graphics?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-manually-render-vector-graphics/268503)
**Author:** [@somerandomdude](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/somerandomdude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-manually-render-vector-graphics/268503 "2008-08-14T17:02:34Z")
I'm working on a game where I use the lineTo function a lot to draw things, except things really slow down when the lines you've drawn intersect, so I was thinking of writing my own functions to draw lines. I've written… --- ## [eventListener](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eventlistener/268498)
**Author:** [@luiner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/luiner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eventlistener/268498 "2008-08-14T16:22:58Z")
Hi. I have problem with clearing memory in my game because of eventListeners, garbage collector not clear my objects with events, because events points them when objects are removed from scene. Is there any way to clear … --- ## [\[CS3/AS2\] Loader code: Can I load a portion of the swf instead of BytesTotal?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-as2-loader-code-can-i-load-a-portion-of-the-swf-instead-of-bytestotal/268497)
**Author:** [@ChadT523](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChadT523)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-as2-loader-code-can-i-load-a-portion-of-the-swf-instead-of-bytestotal/268497 "2008-08-14T16:15:10Z")
I've gone through the two loader tuts on this site (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/preloader.htm & http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/percentagepreloader.htm) and they are great. But they both use the 'getBytesTotal'… --- ## [The instances in Button cannot be accessed by ActionScript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-instances-in-button-cannot-be-accessed-by-actionscript/268494)
**Author:** [@zhangxiaorui](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zhangxiaorui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-instances-in-button-cannot-be-accessed-by-actionscript/268494 "2008-08-14T15:06:20Z")
I have a button in my library. And use a "use" method to create an instance of it. i did not simply use a stage instance. And when I try to use myButton.label\_txt, the IDE tells me it's undefined. But it was just the… --- ## [Simple Class Question AS 2.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-class-question-as-2-0/268491)
**Author:** [@teamchuck](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/teamchuck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-class-question-as-2-0/268491 "2008-08-14T14:51:09Z")
I'm new at using classes and have a question. I'm building a website and I have a fla that has all of my page content. I then have a page class that handles transition to and from that page as well as initializing any an… --- ## [Zoom onMouseWheel](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-onmousewheel/268486)
**Author:** [@jerome\_chevreau](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jerome_chevreau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-onmousewheel/268486 "2008-08-14T13:49:13Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on a zooming file. I want to zoom using the mousewheel, does anybody can help me out with that please. Thanks a lot for any help, Jerome --- ## [massLoader: Masapi](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/massloader-masapi/268484)
**Author:** [@tonin10](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tonin10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/massloader-masapi/268484 "2008-08-14T12:28:34Z")
Hello, this is my first post , thank you for people how take time to response for ower question. I have un problem with MassLoader , masapi http://code.google.com/p/masapi/ i can upload jpg without problem but how … --- ## [LoadMovie not working?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-not-working/268483)
**Author:** [@csj16](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/csj16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-not-working/268483 "2008-08-14T11:24:00Z")
I'm trying to use loadMovie for a MC/Button inside my movie. And it doesn't want to work. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I would be so grateful if someone would take a look at my code for me. So I have 6 MC's on my s… --- ## [Learning AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-as3/268474)
**Author:** [@elgringoson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elgringoson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-as3/268474 "2008-08-14T09:27:41Z")
Hey all, I basically want to get into AS3, I have a brief knowledge of AS2 (modifying other peoples code mainly) but I want to be able to write my own stuff. Does anyone have any suggestions on good books or courses e… --- ## [\[F-CS3, AS2\] XML image gallery problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f-cs3-as2-xml-image-gallery-problem/268473)
**Author:** [@digits](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/digits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f-cs3-as2-xml-image-gallery-problem/268473 "2008-08-14T09:25:46Z")
Hi there, I've been working on an AS2 image gallery that gets image information from an XML file. The problem is that, although it works perfectly when using the 'test movie' option in Flash, if the 'simulate downloa… --- ## [Btn.onPress // return no result](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/btn-onpress-return-no-result/268470)
**Author:** [@nasih](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nasih)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/btn-onpress-return-no-result/268470 "2008-08-14T07:24:16Z")
Hi I placed this script on Frame 1. myBtn.onPress = function () { trace("yes"); } Button placed on Frame 5. But doesnt seems to be working. Actually I am developing a FlashMap. There are many clickable a… --- ## [Abort Loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/abort-loading/268469)
**Author:** [@sparkdemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sparkdemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/abort-loading/268469 "2008-08-14T07:18:48Z")
I have a swf that loads another swf into it. my need is that i first try loading the child swf and check in 1 second to see how much was loaded. then i will abort this and load it from fresh. cant figure out why i can… --- ## [Tween and filters on a MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-and-filters-on-a-movieclip/268468)
**Author:** [@gibry21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gibry21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-and-filters-on-a-movieclip/268468 "2008-08-14T07:08:40Z")
Hi just a quickie, I have a few different mc's which simply contain a textbox with static text, and in some a small image. I want to attach/play these when the user navigates to a particular frame in my movie, and to ad… --- ## [How to make mxp file in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-mxp-file-in-flash/268464)
**Author:** [@soundarya122](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soundarya122)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-mxp-file-in-flash/268464 "2008-08-14T05:46:41Z")
Hello Guys, I want to make an MXP for flash, but don't know how to do it. Pl. provide me any link or tutorial to follow so that I can learn to make it. Thanks and waiting for your positive reply. Cheers \[smile\] --- ## [Name That Flash Photo Gallery App?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/name-that-flash-photo-gallery-app/268461)
**Author:** [@puppetpimp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/puppetpimp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/name-that-flash-photo-gallery-app/268461 "2008-08-14T03:40:44Z")
Name That Flash Photo Gallery App? A client of mine would like to create multiple flash photo galleries like the one in this examle: http://www.photoquestadventures.com/ Im guessing this is some sort of app you can … --- ## [Setting depth with Snow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-depth-with-snow/268457)
**Author:** [@digival](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/digival)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-depth-with-snow/268457 "2008-08-14T01:31:21Z")
So I'm trying to adapt this snow script and its awesome, but how would I put it on the main timeline and swap the depth so that the snow was on a layer beneath another layer? \[COLOR="Red"\]Here's the script on the clip:\[… --- ## [Load external swf from nested timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-external-swf-from-nested-timeline/268456)
**Author:** [@Evil\_twin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Evil_twin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-external-swf-from-nested-timeline/268456 "2008-08-14T01:26:19Z")
I'm having a problem getting an external swf to load from a button within a nested timeline. I've used a trace statement to see if the mouse event is executing. It is executing, and I'm not receiving any errors. Still, I… --- ## [Input text + mask = Bad mix?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-mask-bad-mix/268454)
**Author:** [@Abez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Abez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-mask-bad-mix/268454 "2008-08-14T01:09:40Z")
Hello guys, this is my first post on this forum so far. :beer2: I've been learning flash for about 2 months now, from books and online tutorials. Yet I have bumped into a new "problem". I can't find out why my input text… --- ## [Targeting Textfield within Sprite (also within a spite)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-textfield-within-sprite-also-within-a-spite/268452)
**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-textfield-within-sprite-also-within-a-spite/268452 "2008-08-13T23:48:44Z")
I want to change the color of textfield text on click. The code has a number of programmatic Sprites to deal with. There is a sprite called "answerSprites" which contains a series of text answers - those are each named "… --- ## [Button URL Links work in SWF, but not on HTML Page? help please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-url-links-work-in-swf-but-not-on-html-page-help-please/268451)
**Author:** [@ryanjockharvard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ryanjockharvard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-url-links-work-in-swf-but-not-on-html-page-help-please/268451 "2008-08-13T23:30:25Z")
i have a problem. i have a button on my flash clip, and i have linked it to a url using the get url method as follows: on (release) { getURL("http://www.yahoo.com","\_self","GET"); } when i test the SWF file in flas… --- ## [User Agent for URLLoader?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/user-agent-for-urlloader/268450)
**Author:** [@Pentagear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pentagear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/user-agent-for-urlloader/268450 "2008-08-13T23:26:15Z")
As many have and are still trying to do, I'm trying to read from the warcraft armory pages for character data. I can actually get a response from them, but unfortunately, its far from being xml. I've looked into why I'… --- ## [Multi step nav menu?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-step-nav-menu/268448)
**Author:** [@jpearson311](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpearson311)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-step-nav-menu/268448 "2008-08-13T22:54:21Z")
I'm trying to create a multi-step navigation menu in flash, but have never done it before. What I'd like to do is to have a button and when you roll over it, then another box appears next to it with let's say 5 other na… --- ## [Sound Not Syncing with Movement after Published](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-not-syncing-with-movement-after-published/268443)
**Author:** [@MediocreDesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MediocreDesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-not-syncing-with-movement-after-published/268443 "2008-08-13T21:44:51Z")
I am flash retarded. I dont konw what I am doing most of the time, but I created an animation and have people's mouths moving to the lyrics, but when I publish it in flash, the swf file, the mouths dont move in accordanc… --- ## [Multiple ENTER\_FRAME, EventListeners?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-enter-frame-eventlisteners/268441)
**Author:** [@iwiniquit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iwiniquit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-enter-frame-eventlisteners/268441 "2008-08-13T21:22:55Z")
Is it possible to have more than one EventListener using ENTER\_FRAME? I have one on a child of the main stage and then one on a child off of that child. It seems like the one in the second child has been all messed up ev… --- ## [Vector fonts & manipulation (component?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vector-fonts-manipulation-component/268440)
**Author:** [@absolutezero342](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/absolutezero342)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vector-fonts-manipulation-component/268440 "2008-08-13T21:20:23Z")
I have a client that wants to create a Flash app that allows a user to customize a jersey. The colors and logos are not an issue, the issue is the fonts! I need a component or something that will allow the user to cho… --- ## [Is it possible to simulate the "print" context menu command in AS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-simulate-the-print-context-menu-command-in-as3/268436)
**Author:** [@SAEC\_KV](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SAEC_KV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-simulate-the-print-context-menu-command-in-as3/268436 "2008-08-13T20:57:25Z")
Hi, I'm trying to create a button within my Flash app that will send the entire screen to a printer. I want it to simulate the exact function of the "print" context menu item (when you right click in the flash player w… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=870) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=872)