# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=943 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 944 --- ## [Follow the mouse from a fixed point](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/follow-the-mouse-from-a-fixed-point/262719)
**Author:** [@jonnyby\_007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jonnyby_007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/follow-the-mouse-from-a-fixed-point/262719 "2008-06-10T10:41:24Z")
Hi - I am trying to make a character in Flash move his arm as you move the mouse across the file. In other words I want to have one point of an image fixed in place (his shoulder) but the other end moving to where the mo… --- ## [Setting letter Case through Actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-letter-case-through-actionscript/260306)
**Author:** [@nitroplonker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nitroplonker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-letter-case-through-actionscript/260306 "2008-06-10T09:55:22Z")
The problem i have is that i am pulling in some text dynamically through a large xml file, the text isn't uniformed in the xml file though with some of it all in capitals while others are all lowercase. Is there a way to… --- ## [Convert Flash video(FLV) from YouTube Video to MP3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-flash-video-flv-from-youtube-video-to-mp3/230068)
**Author:** [@steveking](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steveking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-flash-video-flv-from-youtube-video-to-mp3/230068 "2008-06-10T09:55:12Z")
YouTubeRobot.com today announces YouTube Robot 2.0, a tool that enables you to download video from YouTube.com onto your PC, convert flv files to various video formats to watch it when you are on the road on mobile devic… --- ## [Calling Childnodes from XML driven drop down menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-childnodes-from-xml-driven-drop-down-menu/262746)
**Author:** [@ivank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ivank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-childnodes-from-xml-driven-drop-down-menu/262746 "2008-06-10T08:37:05Z")
Hello everyone, I would just like to say that this online community here is probably the most helpful one i've ever encountered. Thanks for all the help! Anyhow, heres my problem. I am trying to use Kirupa's XML dro… --- ## [Help in this file please!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-this-file-please/262818)
**Author:** [@night\_cutter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/night_cutter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-in-this-file-please/262818 "2008-06-10T08:16:32Z")
I'm new to actionscript but I'm really determined to learn thr kirupa.com. This is the file I've been trying to work on. I need my buttons to click and link to another mc but I don't know how. I've only made simple rollo… --- ## [Help with some navigation using actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-some-navigation-using-actionscript/262710)
**Author:** [@badpunk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/badpunk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-some-navigation-using-actionscript/262710 "2008-06-10T08:08:02Z")
\[LEFT\]Hey all, I really need help in creating a navigational menu with some actionscript. \[image\] As seen in the image, there are 6 different tabs and i need them to open when i click on them. But after clicking o… --- ## [Help blocking buttons on level 0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-blocking-buttons-on-level-0/262780)
**Author:** [@edudeinventa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/edudeinventa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-blocking-buttons-on-level-0/262780 "2008-06-09T23:09:51Z")
Hi everyone, I´ve made a site with several buttons that load other .swf on level 1 which cover the entire stage, but the buttons that are on level 0 can still be clicked on. Is there anyway to block these buttons whil… --- ## [Drag and Toss menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-toss-menu/262784)
**Author:** [@3d\_man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3d_man)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-toss-menu/262784 "2008-06-09T22:31:23Z")
This is a post I put recently on ultrashock.com with no response. I'm hoping it gets better response here. I'm kinda still working on this concept. Basically I need several layers of functionality A simple click a… --- ## [SWF with different size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-with-different-size/262449)
**Author:** [@mmarmor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mmarmor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-with-different-size/262449 "2008-06-09T21:59:08Z")
In the main "swf" file I have a navigation-menu that loads different sections/contents of the web layout (each one is a different swf file). Every content is loaded in the same area . These files have two sizes, one… --- ## [clickTAG](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag/262794)
**Author:** [@techissue2008](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/techissue2008)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag/262794 "2008-06-09T21:59:04Z")
Hi I need to track a flash banner by using clickTAG AS. Set the flash button on (release) { getURL(clickTAG, "\_blank"); } Here is the html: \ **Author:** [@switchBack](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/switchBack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-sound-issues/262790 "2008-06-09T21:43:34Z") I'm having a frustrating issue with sound and I have tried everything I can think of, so thats why I'm here seeking help. The problem is I'm loading a sound and sometimes it will load and sometimes it wont. Here is t… --- ## [Carousel with next and previous buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/carousel-with-next-and-previous-buttons/262781)
**Author:** [@mightyj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mightyj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/carousel-with-next-and-previous-buttons/262781 "2008-06-09T20:02:35Z")
well sadly i had bookmarked the answer to this on www.gotoandlearn.com but their forums are currently down. Has anyone given the next and previous button functionality to the tutorial of the carousel that is on that site… --- ## [Page twist](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/page-twist/261766)
**Author:** [@chorner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chorner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/page-twist/261766 "2008-06-09T19:52:48Z")
Hey all, new here to the forum - this site is an awesome resource, been reading for a while now. Browsing on my daily fav (thefwa.com) I've come across this site : http://www.samsung.com/au/samsungpeople/index.html A… --- ## [Previously working XML no longer works on Publish](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/previously-working-xml-no-longer-works-on-publish/261790)
**Author:** [@msargent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/msargent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/previously-working-xml-no-longer-works-on-publish/261790 "2008-06-09T19:13:05Z")
I am having some trouble loading an XML file into several dynamic fields in my flash file. The XML loads fine in the initial swf I was given. However if I republish the swf from the fla file I only get "undefined" messag… --- ## [Easing Navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easing-navigation/262743)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Padgett](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matthew_Padgett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easing-navigation/262743 "2008-06-09T19:04:09Z")
Hello... could anyone help me here... I would like to double the size of the graphics in this nice easing navigation. what do i have to tell the action script to succeed in repositioning the contents? Stage.scaleM… --- ## [Jump on scrolling text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jump-on-scrolling-text/262763)
**Author:** [@dottydog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dottydog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jump-on-scrolling-text/262763 "2008-06-09T18:21:42Z")
Hello everyone Can someone help with the attached scrolling text. I would like to get rid of the slight jump between the end and the beginning of the loop so it is continuous. Thank you very much in advance. --- ## [AS2 and AS3 Integration](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-and-as3-integration/262758)
**Author:** [@Sance21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sance21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-and-as3-integration/262758 "2008-06-09T17:53:33Z")
I purchased the 3d wall from flashloaded.com and planned on integrating it into a site I'm working on. One mistake, I forgot it's only compatible with AS3. I've coded the website (http://www.progworldwide.com) with AS2 o… --- ## [Problem loading dynamic files on PC and Mac](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-loading-dynamic-files-on-pc-and-mac/262756)
**Author:** [@murphy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/murphy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-loading-dynamic-files-on-pc-and-mac/262756 "2008-06-09T17:47:52Z")
When loading a file on PC, the location looks like this: Directory/file.jpg On a Mac it's: Directory\\file.jpg Is there a good work-around for this? Something short of adding a variable for the slash character th… --- ## [Need help hyperlinking dynamic text or image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-hyperlinking-dynamic-text-or-image/262735)
**Author:** [@thebula](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thebula)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-hyperlinking-dynamic-text-or-image/262735 "2008-06-09T17:31:40Z")
Hello Kirupa! I know there is a lot of posts regarding how to hyperlink a dynamic text, but since I'm a beginner none of them have been of any help. I'm using this gallery created by scotty. What I would like to do is … --- ## [papervision3d and talking to movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision3d-and-talking-to-movieclips/262752)
**Author:** [@iwiniquit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iwiniquit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision3d-and-talking-to-movieclips/262752 "2008-06-09T17:24:27Z")
sorry for the stupid title but i'm not sure how else to sum it up. so basically what i'm doing is exporting/loading a bunch of movieclips into the scene using a for loop. the problem is, that in these movieclips i have… --- ## [Access variable in parent from loaded SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-variable-in-parent-from-loaded-swf/262751)
**Author:** [@veniceflasher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/veniceflasher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-variable-in-parent-from-loaded-swf/262751 "2008-06-09T17:22:38Z")
Hey people, I have a mystery error going on when I try and access a variable in my main movie from a loaded SWF. As far as I can tell from most feedback I've gotten I should be able to do it with MovieClip(parent.paren… --- ## [X & Y Position Function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/x-y-position-function/262734)
**Author:** [@craig\_clayton](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/craig_clayton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/x-y-position-function/262734 "2008-06-09T17:11:29Z")
I know I am doing something wrong but cant figure it out. I am trying to create a function that will allow me to set the x and y position in one line of code instead of having to write out the code everytime. I tried t… --- ## [How did you guys learn AS 3.0?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-did-you-guys-learn-as-3-0/262739)
**Author:** [@Frey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Frey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-did-you-guys-learn-as-3-0/262739 "2008-06-09T17:09:29Z")
I'm still very much a beginner of AS3.0, but would like to become quite accomplished at it eventually, so I ask - how did you learn 3.0? Did you learn off tutorials, videos etc off the web? A certain book? Self teaching? … --- ## [Is it possible to link SQL to Flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-link-sql-to-flash/262702)
**Author:** [@voltron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/voltron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-link-sql-to-flash/262702 "2008-06-09T16:59:51Z")
I have a problem linking up SQL with Flash. Is there a way or a tutorial on any website that teach us how to link them up? --- ## [Resizing a MC according to the loaded asset (jpg, swf...)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resizing-a-mc-according-to-the-loaded-asset-jpg-swf/262727)
**Author:** [@jerome\_chevreau](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jerome_chevreau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resizing-a-mc-according-to-the-loaded-asset-jpg-swf/262727 "2008-06-09T16:48:57Z")
Hi, I have tried many things but when i load my external jpg inside a MC (thru the use of a MovieCliploader which then load the jpg inside that MC in an empty MC). I have put my code in the onLoadInit() and did somethi… --- ## [Learning Actionscript 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-actionscript-3/262652)
**Author:** [@Garfty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Garfty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-actionscript-3/262652 "2008-06-09T16:06:14Z")
Hi all, Currently learning Actionscript 3 from this wonderful book, however i've reached the point where i would like to start experimenting with new things. So i started to develope the OOP navigation bar, this seem… --- ## [Jigsaw Puzzle?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jigsaw-puzzle/262741)
**Author:** [@stoopidtypos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stoopidtypos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jigsaw-puzzle/262741 "2008-06-09T15:51:38Z")
Hey all: I am working on a flash document that I wish to embed in a website, to use as an educational tool. I would like to include a simple jigsaw puzzle as one of the interactivity components! Can anyone direct me t… --- ## [Efficiency and how to monitor it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/efficiency-and-how-to-monitor-it/262522)
**Author:** [@bardic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bardic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/efficiency-and-how-to-monitor-it/262522 "2008-06-09T15:47:14Z")
Hey all, I have a two parter here for ya's. I have a class that just adds a clip to stage with a few text fields and variables. Is it better to remove that clip whenever it's not visible or to just move it off stage? … --- ## [Frustration w/ my first AS3 project - outside/inside/where am I?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/frustration-w-my-first-as3-project-outside-inside-where-am-i/262547)
**Author:** [@ironchefmoto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ironchefmoto)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/frustration-w-my-first-as3-project-outside-inside-where-am-i/262547 "2008-06-09T15:14:52Z")
So -- I'm working on my first AS3 project, and it's frustrating me to death. I'm not an OOP programmer, but I've been working on AS2 projects exclusively for 2 years. Just never did my work in classes up until now. Sa… --- ## [Need to send variables from buttons... I think. Please help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-to-send-variables-from-buttons-i-think-please-help/262730)
**Author:** [@mrdoodle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrdoodle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-to-send-variables-from-buttons-i-think-please-help/262730 "2008-06-09T15:14:36Z")
Hi, I have three movie clips that I am using as buttons. Their instances in the movie are Espanol\_btn, Francais\_btn and Deutsch\_btn. I have added script to control the rollover and press/release states of the but… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=942) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=944)