# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=912 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 913 --- ## [Slow down and stop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-down-and-stop/265358)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Tusk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rick_Tusk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-down-and-stop/265358 "2008-07-08T05:40:30Z")
Hey guys Ive got a quick question to ask, sounds like it should be easy enough. I have some scrolling pictures going and I would like them to slow down and stop on rollover. The idea is that they wont just stop cold... … --- ## [Is it just me? Or did swf's stop running at full speed on the internet?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-did-swfs-stop-running-at-full-speed-on-the-internet/265361)
**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-did-swfs-stop-running-at-full-speed-on-the-internet/265361 "2008-07-08T04:22:31Z")
I've realized this way more than a year ago when FMX04 first came out - is it just me or is it that lots and lots of websites online are really choppy? Even my own! They play very smooth in the standalone player but horr… --- ## [Null Object Reference in new Frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/null-object-reference-in-new-frames/265203)
**Author:** [@mad\_man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mad_man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/null-object-reference-in-new-frames/265203 "2008-07-08T03:30:44Z")
Hello, I keep on having trouble accessing MovieClips in new frames through actionscript. Lets say for example I have movieclip mc on frame 2 of my fla. Then in actionscript if i do gotoAndStop(2) and then try to acces… --- ## [Basic Web Service Connection Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-web-service-connection-problem/265365)
**Author:** [@billgregg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/billgregg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-web-service-connection-problem/265365 "2008-07-08T03:27:01Z")
I'm trying to connect a Flash interface with a web service over the company intranet, and so far having no luck at all. While I have a pretty good Flash background, my experience with other web technologies is pretty … --- ## [Loading Multiple Text Files into one Dynamic Area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-text-files-into-one-dynamic-area/265254)
**Author:** [@itsMeMicky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/itsMeMicky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-text-files-into-one-dynamic-area/265254 "2008-07-08T02:03:44Z")
Good Afternoon Everyone ! I am making an office calendar that allows text to be loaded when they press a button. I also want them to be able to link to certain html pages....and so forth I have the calendar done, and ev… --- ## [Issue with candle flame effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-candle-flame-effect/265356)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-candle-flame-effect/265356 "2008-07-08T00:56:11Z")
Hi guys, I found this on this site, and I want to do something similar. But before I use this candle effect I realized when you play the swf, there is like a horizontal line going across the flame towards the top. Does… --- ## [How do I call a function at random times?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-call-a-function-at-random-times/265350)
**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-call-a-function-at-random-times/265350 "2008-07-08T00:28:54Z")
function doit () { trace("hi"); } I need to call this at random times from 1 to 10 seconds. Figured out how to make a random interval, but cant get past this: var minTime:Number = 1000; var maxTimeNumber = 10000; v… --- ## [Programming Question (how would you do this?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/programming-question-how-would-you-do-this/265260)
**Author:** [@flashdaddy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashdaddy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/programming-question-how-would-you-do-this/265260 "2008-07-08T00:15:46Z")
Hi All, I have a question. I'm building a site that has 5 different pages. The layout on all 5 pages are exactly the same (except for the image and content). What I would usually do in this situation is create 5 mov… --- ## [How do I preload multiple XML files?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-preload-multiple-xml-files/186758)
**Author:** [@Rasper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rasper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-preload-multiple-xml-files/186758 "2008-07-08T00:09:45Z")
Hi there I want to preload multiple XML files using the XML.load method. I know how to do this for one XML file, but I'm interested in preloading multiple XML files (My data + config settings). How would one do thi… --- ## [Quick Array Performance Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-array-performance-question/265349)
**Author:** [@DesignerMichael](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DesignerMichael)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-array-performance-question/265349 "2008-07-07T23:44:45Z")
How much of a performance drain would this be? Here is a trace of my array: trace(myArray); //My array Result: ",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,\[object Object\],\[object Object\]" As you can see... Ther… --- ## [Weird Issue with FF2.. (I think)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-issue-with-ff2-i-think/265348)
**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-issue-with-ff2-i-think/265348 "2008-07-07T22:58:30Z")
I am using a flash store front called panther commerce. I am using firefox3 here at work and if I view: http://drewestate.com/new/2008 Click 'Bodega' on the left (after it loads). The cart initialized and pops up. I… --- ## [How do I look for the name of a node that must stored in a variable?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-look-for-the-name-of-a-node-that-must-stored-in-a-variable/265266)
**Author:** [@mpc2001](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mpc2001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-look-for-the-name-of-a-node-that-must-stored-in-a-variable/265266 "2008-07-07T22:52:57Z")
Hi. I am trying to write a simple flash app looks for a for certain node in an xml file. The particular node is stored in a variable so that the node can be changed dynamically.How would I write this? so far I have the f… --- ## [Circular menu problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/circular-menu-problem/265250)
**Author:** [@RingPL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RingPL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/circular-menu-problem/265250 "2008-07-07T22:22:44Z")
hello, i hope this is the right section for this question. I came across this cool circular menu script (file attached) but there's a problem which I cant solve. Im trying to target the iframe with getURL but it doesnt w… --- ## [\[Flash8\] Trying to get AS to play from a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-trying-to-get-as-to-play-from-a-movie-clip/265117)
**Author:** [@Finkster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Finkster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-trying-to-get-as-to-play-from-a-movie-clip/265117 "2008-07-07T21:48:03Z")
Hello, This is my first post. I am having the hardest time trying to get AS to play from within a MC called "content\_002". Please remember that this AS is an XML-Driven sub-menu that successfully works on it's own. W… --- ## [Fade mc up with MouseEvent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-mc-up-with-mouseevent/265342)
**Author:** [@nospinstev](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nospinstev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-mc-up-with-mouseevent/265342 "2008-07-07T21:45:31Z")
How can I fade up a block of text (or run a movie clip that contains text) when I roll over a movie clip (or button) and then have that text or mc fade out when I roll off? thanks to all, stv --- ## [Flash bug on MySpace?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-bug-on-myspace/265338)
**Author:** [@horizens](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/horizens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-bug-on-myspace/265338 "2008-07-07T20:58:42Z")
I develop for a company that provides widgets for MySpace and other social networks. Over the last few weeks we've been receiving quite a few complaints from users on our forums. The gist is that Flash video or mp3 playe… --- ## [Problems exporting mx 2004 project with cs3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-exporting-mx-2004-project-with-cs3/265333)
**Author:** [@Danneman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Danneman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-exporting-mx-2004-project-with-cs3/265333 "2008-07-07T20:28:12Z")
Ive got a project developed with flash mx 2004. Ive tried exporting it with flash cs3 (and even Flash 8), checking AS2 and Flash Player 7 in publicationsettings, but the project does not compile correctly. Is this an uns… --- ## [Route Planner](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/route-planner/265326)
**Author:** [@bluecarnumber9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bluecarnumber9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/route-planner/265326 "2008-07-07T19:09:40Z")
Hi Everyone, Could someone tell me if it's possible to embed a route planner into flash, and if so how or if there are tutorials on how to do it? Thanks in advance \[smile\] --- ## [3D Rotate](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-rotate/265300)
**Author:** [@Ricky55](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricky55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-rotate/265300 "2008-07-07T19:06:38Z")
Hi See this link of the car rotating http://autos.yahoo.com/2008\_lexus\_rx\_350\_awd-360/ How could I achieve this? Thanks --- ## [Weird "input text" element problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-input-text-element-problem/265319)
**Author:** [@Otto\_man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Otto_man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-input-text-element-problem/265319 "2008-07-07T18:30:37Z")
Hi, I'm trying to solve this one for some time, but im bot getting anywhere. I have Input Box named lets say "input". I have a button also. So, when i click button, i want to do something with my input. Problem is t… --- ## [Sudoku Game, almost there, but Ive fallen short!.. Help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sudoku-game-almost-there-but-ive-fallen-short-help/265318)
**Author:** [@999chris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/999chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sudoku-game-almost-there-but-ive-fallen-short-help/265318 "2008-07-07T17:59:43Z")
Hello! My friend thought he was a genius by making some crappy Sudoku game on a games factory that did all the work for him, now... I am almost there with this but have run into a hiccup. All I need to do, is call a … --- ## [FileReference: Complete and Progress events not firing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-complete-and-progress-events-not-firing/265316)
**Author:** [@nburlington](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nburlington)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-complete-and-progress-events-not-firing/265316 "2008-07-07T17:34:07Z")
I have a FileReference object that isn't firing Complete and Progress events. The upload is successful and it does fire Select and Open events. The only time Complete events fired was when I had an error in my .php and t… --- ## [Targeting mc's in an externally loaded swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-mcs-in-an-externally-loaded-swf/265293)
**Author:** [@eoj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eoj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-mcs-in-an-externally-loaded-swf/265293 "2008-07-07T16:18:18Z")
Hi, I'm trying to target MC's in a swf that im loading into my main swf in a holder mc called 'holder' In AS2 I would then target them by writing: holder.myMc etc but I can't seem to target them properly in AS3 -… --- ## [Flash file doesn't display correctly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-doesnt-display-correctly/265287)
**Author:** [@jessekemba](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jessekemba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-doesnt-display-correctly/265287 "2008-07-07T16:17:29Z")
Hello, I've taken a Flash file that uses AS2 and tried to embed it to a web site. It goes haywire every time I load the page. :stare: Here is the problem page: http://www.kemba.com/test Here is what it should look li… --- ## [Stage.scaleMode with a set max size?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-scalemode-with-a-set-max-size/265286)
**Author:** [@tommyh85](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tommyh85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-scalemode-with-a-set-max-size/265286 "2008-07-07T16:05:50Z")
Hi everyone, Im quite new to actionscript, basicly I have designed a flash website that is slightly too large for viewing on 1024x768... What I need to happen is when the flash window size is say below 800x700 the flas… --- ## [How to load HTML files with actionscript 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-html-files-with-actionscript-3-0/265302)
**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-html-files-with-actionscript-3-0/265302 "2008-07-07T16:03:55Z")
\[FONT=Calibri\] How can I load html files using actionscript 3.0? \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\] \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\] Can also this be formatted with CSS? \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\] Thanks, \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibr… --- ## [\[as2\] Problem with MovieClipLoader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-problem-with-moviecliploader/265136)
**Author:** [@nathan99](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nathan99)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-problem-with-moviecliploader/265136 "2008-07-07T15:40:07Z")
Hey guys, odd one here. function loadImage(id:Number):Void { var loader:MovieClipLoader = new MovieClipLoader(); var object:Object = {}; loader.addListener(object); object.onLoadInit = function(target… --- ## [Pause actionscript for x seconds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-actionscript-for-x-seconds/265294)
**Author:** [@LapisInfernalis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LapisInfernalis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-actionscript-for-x-seconds/265294 "2008-07-07T15:01:01Z")
Hi everyone! Is there a way to pause actionscript for some seconds? I do not mean to pause the playback on the timeline, only the actionscript. Something like this: on(rollOver) { \_root.starten.gotoAndPlay(2); } … --- ## [Slight stutter on initiating tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slight-stutter-on-initiating-tween/265267)
**Author:** [@saxx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saxx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slight-stutter-on-initiating-tween/265267 "2008-07-07T14:45:28Z")
Is this normal? does it do it to you when your mouse over the buttons? http://splitheartimages.com code file size is only 80kb and not getting much bigger for the most part im not using external imagry import fl.m… --- ## [dispatchEvent() trouble... help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatchevent-trouble-help/265076)
**Author:** [@AmiKaze](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AmiKaze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatchevent-trouble-help/265076 "2008-07-07T14:33:42Z")
Hi! I'm having trouble using the dispatchEvent() method to communicate between two custom classes. The problem is the Main class listens for an event that another class dispatches, but somehow it doesn't 'catch' it... He… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=911) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=913)