# flash **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=954 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 955 --- ## [Adding milisseconds to a countdown](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-milisseconds-to-a-countdown/261705)
**Author:** [@Shuugo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shuugo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-milisseconds-to-a-countdown/261705 "2008-06-02T03:45:35Z")
Hello. I used to come to Kirupa before O.o but never realized it had a forum. The thing is: I need help adding "milisseconds" to a countdown where I currently have "days", "hours", "minutes" and "seconds". The intention … --- ## [Namespace and the "in" operator?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/namespace-and-the-in-operator/261856)
**Author:** [@warhero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/warhero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/namespace-and-the-in-operator/261856 "2008-06-02T03:23:03Z")
I'm trying to figure out how to use namespaces with the "in" operator. My problem is that I'm using dynamic objects and can't get a reference to the target namespace without an error being thrown. this is essentially w… --- ## [Output data to database file online](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/output-data-to-database-file-online/261911)
**Author:** [@JBPresents](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JBPresents)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/output-data-to-database-file-online/261911 "2008-06-02T01:42:45Z")
I am looking for a way to store data I would want from a flash game of mine. I could just manipulate a highscore table but i was looking for the specific function to maybe try and create my own thanks -JBPresents --- ## [Passing Arguments through Event Handlers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-arguments-through-event-handlers/261920)
**Author:** [@le\_architect](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/le_architect)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-arguments-through-event-handlers/261920 "2008-06-02T00:46:10Z")
Hi, I am having trouble passing an additional value through the addEventListener method. Can someone tell me how to pass in values so my function knows what buttons were pressed? a.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_… --- ## [Make MCs go to a certain location](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-mcs-go-to-a-certain-location/261879)
**Author:** [@thegrrraue](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thegrrraue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-mcs-go-to-a-certain-location/261879 "2008-06-02T00:45:21Z")
Ok, so I have a button (called "MC\_Star") that can be dragged around, and when a certain other button is clicked, I want MC\_Star to go from wherever it is to the top center, just out of frame. What I have now only allows… --- ## [Flash Slime Volleyball Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-slime-volleyball-help/261939)
**Author:** [@2o2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/2o2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-slime-volleyball-help/261939 "2008-06-02T00:42:37Z")
Hi, I am new to flash, so pardon me if i suck! I just posted a flash file of a game that i am trying to create that is a flash replica of slime volleyball (www.oneslime.net). I would like to know how to do these three th… --- ## [LoadMovieNum from different levels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovienum-from-different-levels/260793)
**Author:** [@jagzjagz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jagzjagz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovienum-from-different-levels/260793 "2008-06-01T23:01:38Z")
Please help, its driving me nuts. MainMovie = level 0 Navbar = level 10 submovies = level 2 In MainMovie I load my navbar in level 10. Then from the navbar I load the submovies into level 2 (that way, the navigation… --- ## [autoPlay video by passing FlashVars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autoplay-video-by-passing-flashvars/261924)
**Author:** [@entercow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/entercow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/autoplay-video-by-passing-flashvars/261924 "2008-06-01T21:37:51Z")
Hi all! I'm new to the boards here, looks like a great community. I used to do a lot of flash work but it's been quite a while. I've never done much with video inside of flash. My issue is very simple. I have a vide… --- ## [Variable holds property?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-holds-property/261918)
**Author:** [@komapeb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/komapeb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-holds-property/261918 "2008-06-01T20:48:36Z")
Hi! (-: Here's some code: var Val = alpha; \_mc.Val = somenumber; So (it's hard to explain and mine english isn't good so excuse me please) in the variable "Val" i want to store not the value of "alpha" or "x", "y"… --- ## [XML Random Image Display](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-random-image-display/261919)
**Author:** [@setzer9999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/setzer9999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-random-image-display/261919 "2008-06-01T19:51:19Z")
I am trying to make a random image loader for xml importing images into flash. I have been utilizing the photo gallery xml code found on this site. Thank you very much by the way for that. The thing is, on one of the p… --- ## [Why won't my audio stop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-wont-my-audio-stop/261861)
**Author:** [@ScoobyDooobyD00](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ScoobyDooobyD00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-wont-my-audio-stop/261861 "2008-06-01T19:26:20Z")
Hi, I'm building an mp3 player in Flash and it will load the audio and play it but it won't pause. Here's my code. onLoad(pauseIt()); // Check to see if song url is included. // See if song url is specified if(!song\_… --- ## [In movieclip, buttons don't work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-movieclip-buttons-dont-work/261914)
**Author:** [@peartart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/peartart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-movieclip-buttons-dont-work/261914 "2008-06-01T18:42:10Z")
So I have a button in a movieclip in a movieclip. But the simple on(release){gotoAndPlay(theframe);} sort of thing that I have doesn't work. The over and down states don't even show up! The buttons are just static. And t… --- ## [Advanced AVM1Movie Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-avm1movie-help/261895)
**Author:** [@SmoothDime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SmoothDime)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-avm1movie-help/261895 "2008-06-01T18:34:45Z")
Hi, I'm building a swf player in AS3 that loads AS2 swfs(ie AVM1Movies). I'd like to know if it is at all possible to control the playback and access properties of this loaded swf. I need to call stop() and access \_c… --- ## [Problem scrolling text with glow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-scrolling-text-with-glow/261912)
**Author:** [@dottydog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dottydog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-scrolling-text-with-glow/261912 "2008-06-01T18:02:24Z")
Hello Newbie calling for help! I have created a scolling text in Flash 8 which just says '....it makes sense to GO GREEN' (like a banner across the top of the page) I would like to put glow effect on 'GO GREEN' but I am … --- ## [Random Image Generator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-image-generator/260272)
**Author:** [@Flightlessbird](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flightlessbird)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-image-generator/260272 "2008-06-01T16:37:36Z")
Hello, I've been looking at the Loading Random Background Image Tutorial (http://http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/loadingrandombackground.htm ) and found it very informative and helpful, except for the fact that it d… --- ## [My First Flash Animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-flash-animation/261824)
**Author:** [@gymnastdaniel5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gymnastdaniel5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-flash-animation/261824 "2008-06-01T11:54:02Z")
Hi everyone, Well this is my first flash animation, its only like 5 seconds long but it used the 3 things I wanted to learn how to use, 1. Movie Clips 2. Motion Tweening 3. Sound Heres the link to see it: http://h1.ripw… --- ## [Auto unload external swf?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-unload-external-swf/261809)
**Author:** [@Glaswegian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Glaswegian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-unload-external-swf/261809 "2008-06-01T02:30:27Z")
Hi - I'm new to ActionScript so would appreciate any help or ideas. I have a drag and drop puzzle external swf that plays from a main file. When the users are done with the puzzle I want it to automatically unload wi… --- ## [IE external interface bug](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie-external-interface-bug/261869)
**Author:** [@redSkyBurning](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redSkyBurning)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie-external-interface-bug/261869 "2008-06-01T02:11:54Z")
I've seen this bug described in a number of places online but so far no answers, so let me throw it out there again. I'm working on a page with a number of buttons whose color and text are set by an external interface fu… --- ## [Open Source Flash IDE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-source-flash-ide/261820)
**Author:** [@bobcooper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobcooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-source-flash-ide/261820 "2008-06-01T00:33:17Z")
Hi there, I was not sure where to post this... I have been thinking about going open source with flash as it is incredibly expensive and I don't like being tied down to a corporation and having to pay for updates ev… --- ## [Active area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/active-area/261859)
**Author:** [@mmarmor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mmarmor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/active-area/261859 "2008-05-31T22:49:20Z")
I have a swf file that have 2 images-buttons, with its text description (a short title in static text). The 2 buttons have the following actions on (press) { loader\_mc.loadMovie ("xxxxx.swf"); } Afther pushing th… --- ## [\[AS2.0\] Full-Screen scripting help needed (desperately!)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-0-full-screen-scripting-help-needed-desperately/261630)
**Author:** [@sorevolutionary](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sorevolutionary)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-0-full-screen-scripting-help-needed-desperately/261630 "2008-05-31T21:58:40Z")
We've designed a flash website with large dimensions, 1440x900. The idea is that the website browser frame is launched once the user click on the 'enter' button of the index.html page. Here we were going to use javasc… --- ## [How can i get the current cursor position in TextField?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-current-cursor-position-in-textfield/261821)
**Author:** [@amitmagician](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amitmagician)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-current-cursor-position-in-textfield/261821 "2008-05-31T21:45:54Z")
Hi, I want to get the current cursor position in text field while typing So please help me. Amit --- ## [Adding Components To Datagrid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-components-to-datagrid/261508)
**Author:** [@dubbeat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dubbeat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-components-to-datagrid/261508 "2008-05-31T21:18:33Z")
Hi, For the past while I've unsuccessfully being trying to figure out how to add a button (or movieclip) to a cell in a datagrid. You can see what I've been at here (not much to show for the hours spent :() http://… --- ## [Bitmaps with classes instead of identifiers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmaps-with-classes-instead-of-identifiers/261851)
**Author:** [@rumblesushi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rumblesushi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmaps-with-classes-instead-of-identifiers/261851 "2008-05-31T21:18:21Z")
I'm learning AS3 now for the very first time \[smiley\] I've been putting it off, as I have been in an AS2 comfort zone, but it's silly really, at some point I need to learn AS3, I may as well start now. I've got my he… --- ## [Offstage content of swf shown as transparent area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/offstage-content-of-swf-shown-as-transparent-area/261850)
**Author:** [@jabirraju](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jabirraju)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/offstage-content-of-swf-shown-as-transparent-area/261850 "2008-05-31T18:43:23Z")
Hi I have a loader on stage it loads external.swf. The problem is that after loading the external.swf into the loader, it shows transparent area in lowerside and to the right. This transparent space is actually in the … --- ## [Flash Exporting to avi DIVX](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-exporting-to-avi-divx/261480)
**Author:** [@lloyd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lloyd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-exporting-to-avi-divx/261480 "2008-05-31T17:56:46Z")
Hello! when i go to export to movie in flash and slect an avi. with compression in the drop down you get lots of options like cinepak and Xvid. also theres divx (mpeg4) i think it says well i got divx pro but after i… --- ## [On time warner flash menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-time-warner-flash-menu/261842)
**Author:** [@libman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/libman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-time-warner-flash-menu/261842 "2008-05-31T17:48:54Z")
Hi folks, I have a basic grasp of Flash. I saw the flash menu at http://www.timewarner.com/corp/ that I liked and would like to learn how to make something similar. The menu that I am interested in at the above link an… --- ## [\[Flash 8\] Line cursor trailer... noob needing help :)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-line-cursor-trailer-noob-needing-help/261726)
**Author:** [@emmielou101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/emmielou101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-line-cursor-trailer-noob-needing-help/261726 "2008-05-31T17:11:54Z")
Hey everyone, this is my first post in this forum. I'm a bit of a flash beginner and hopefully with some help will one day be able to help out people like me! I have a cursor follower which is a little animated bee. … --- ## [Looking for BIG help with a Flash project](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-big-help-with-a-flash-project/261839)
**Author:** [@1076](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/1076)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-big-help-with-a-flash-project/261839 "2008-05-31T15:04:01Z")
Hello. I'm pretty new to programming(as in, I started Wednesday), and I'm trying to make a Flash game. So far, I'm pretty happy with the way I've got my program to run, but then I came to hit testing. Now, I try not t… --- ## [The wispy effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-wispy-effect/261816)
**Author:** [@ryan\_mckenzie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ryan_mckenzie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-wispy-effect/261816 "2008-05-31T13:46:41Z")
Well I wasn't too sure what to call it, so I just titled it relatively to the effect. I am making a flash site. I've got the pre-loader all setup, and have started working on the "intro". Have a look at the following f… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=953) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/programming/flash/38.md?page=955)