# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1291 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1292 --- ## [Well THAT was interesting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/well-that-was-interesting/216716)
**Author:** [@dalewb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dalewb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/well-that-was-interesting/216716 "2007-02-19T22:46:07Z")
Don't know if anyone else has had this happen to them, but I hit cntl-z to undo and Flash instantaneously crashed to the desktop - completely vanished! One sec it was there and the next - gone. I had to check the task … --- ## [Scriptaculous sortables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scriptaculous-sortables/216715)
**Author:** [@simplistik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simplistik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scriptaculous-sortables/216715 "2007-02-19T22:42:05Z")
I'm wondering if anyone has experience w/ the scriptaculous sortables function. I'm having a bit of trouble singling out a single sortable ID once it's dragged into the desired container. The snippet of code that is re… --- ## [\[Flash8 & HTML\] - Linking to Frame just doesn't work. need an advise](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-html-linking-to-frame-just-doesnt-work-need-an-advise/216714)
**Author:** [@sharonyc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sharonyc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-html-linking-to-frame-just-doesnt-work-need-an-advise/216714 "2007-02-19T22:40:56Z")
Hi I can't make the Flash actionscript "getURL" link to an HTML Frame. It's 3 days now that I'm Breaking my head trying to figure that out. I'm working on: - Mac PowerBook G4. - with Flash 8. - Dreamweaver for HTML. -… --- ## [External swf and xml gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-and-xml-gallery/216713)
**Author:** [@lister110](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lister110)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-and-xml-gallery/216713 "2007-02-19T22:34:41Z")
I have a main site with external swf files load into a containter ie home.swf, gallery.swf etc..These load using the transistion preloader for each swf loaded. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/preloader\_transition.htm … --- ## [Targeting a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-a-movieclip/216712)
**Author:** [@jensou](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jensou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-a-movieclip/216712 "2007-02-19T22:02:05Z")
hopefully i can explain this clearly.... so, i have a loop that attaches clips of the picFrame to a holder clip based on the number of childNodes. how do i target the selected picFrame clip and have it call the function … --- ## [Hide external swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-external-swfs/216711)
**Author:** [@pcsuger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pcsuger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-external-swfs/216711 "2007-02-19T21:59:39Z")
Hi, In my movie I have an external swf loading at level 1. loadMovieNum("fotos.swf", 1); When I go back to some other frames, i dont want the swf to unload, i want to hide it, or set alpha to 0. how do i do that? thx --- ## [Scroller based on Kirupa tutorial issue...help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroller-based-on-kirupa-tutorial-issue-help/216705)
**Author:** [@raybman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raybman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroller-based-on-kirupa-tutorial-issue-help/216705 "2007-02-19T20:36:15Z")
Hello, I have been playing with the Kirupa scroller tutorial (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/scrollbar.htm ). I have been able to get it to work as a separate independent movie and swf file, but when I try to use… --- ## [Dynamically loaded jpgs won't unload in new frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-loaded-jpgs-wont-unload-in-new-frames/216703)
**Author:** [@mauphie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mauphie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-loaded-jpgs-wont-unload-in-new-frames/216703 "2007-02-19T20:31:22Z")
Hello, This is my first posting and I'm fairly new at Flash. I've searched elsewhere for an answer to this question, but nothing's helped. Perhaps someone will have an answer here? I am creating dynamically loaded thu… --- ## [Restrict Mouse Follow with Easing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/restrict-mouse-follow-with-easing/216701)
**Author:** [@sparky\_157](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sparky_157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/restrict-mouse-follow-with-easing/216701 "2007-02-19T20:12:55Z")
I would like to use the mouse follow with easing on a section of a website, is there a way that i can restrict this function to a set area? --- ## [Stop animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-animation/216700)
**Author:** [@Terry\_elekes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Terry_elekes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-animation/216700 "2007-02-19T19:53:03Z")
In this code I was playing around with my movieclip. It animates but I am trying to get it to stop when the mouse is on the movieclip. It stops but it jumps back to the start position where I just want it to stop with ou… --- ## [Help with site navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-site-navigation/216697)
**Author:** [@bicyclenerd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bicyclenerd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-site-navigation/216697 "2007-02-19T19:27:00Z")
I pieced together some code to get this actionscripted tween button navigation. Using the tween class I was able to get the rollovers to function through actionscript and not a timeline tween. The goal of this excercise… --- ## [LoadmovieNum("GuestBook.swf?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovienum-guestbook-swf/216696)
**Author:** [@erenemil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/erenemil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovienum-guestbook-swf/216696 "2007-02-19T19:26:54Z")
when i want to open a guestbook i use LoadmovieNum("GuestBook.swf", 1) But why doesnt it work? i can see the guestbook on my mainpage.. i can write message.. but it doesnt load messages... Do you have any idea? --- ## [\_parnet, \_root stuff?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-parnet--root-stuff/216695)
**Author:** [@htrain26](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/htrain26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-parnet--root-stuff/216695 "2007-02-19T19:17:21Z")
I'm having a issue: I have a mc on the main timeline, inside that mc i have multiple mc's, in one of those mc's--we'll call it content2\_mc--on the actions layer I have: label="s" + \_root.link; gotoAndPlay(label); a… --- ## [Shifting a sprite via a button :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shifting-a-sprite-via-a-button/216693)
**Author:** [@kingscooty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingscooty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shifting-a-sprite-via-a-button/216693 "2007-02-19T19:15:42Z")
Hey guys im currently workin on a game in my spare time and have come across a few problems. I've gone back to basics to figure out a redesign of my code using functions. Here's my initial problem: I have a button, w… --- ## [Need help with XML structure and tracing in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-xml-structure-and-tracing-in-flash/216691)
**Author:** [@lariat1997](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lariat1997)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-xml-structure-and-tracing-in-flash/216691 "2007-02-19T19:10:09Z")
Hey all, I have an XML file that I pull into Flash. I want the nodes of one parent node to trace, but I don't want all of the children to be traced. Here is my XML code: \ <project>My Title</projec… --- ## [Quick question--new Mac owner](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-new-mac-owner/216686)
**Author:** [@rhamej](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rhamej)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-new-mac-owner/216686 "2007-02-19T18:46:55Z")
I just got my new MacBook pro today. So far so good. Had to reconfigure my router to use WEP only to get it to connect, but that so far has been the only headache. My only gripe is the damn delete button. It defaults … --- ## [File transfer software](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/file-transfer-software/216682)
**Author:** [@chrisclick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisclick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/file-transfer-software/216682 "2007-02-19T18:11:30Z")
Does anyone know of a \[COLOR=DarkOrange\]application/software\[/COLOR\] that does not include \[COLOR=Red\]\*\*FTP, Windows file transfer and Online transfer\*\*\[/COLOR\] I just want some app/software that can transfer files bet… --- ## [Exporting information generated by actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exporting-information-generated-by-actionscript/216678)
**Author:** [@chris\_lesinc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chris_lesinc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exporting-information-generated-by-actionscript/216678 "2007-02-19T17:28:15Z")
hi there, i’m working on a project where I am generating shapes and patterns using the drawing api. there is an example of the simple code i’m using below. the code i’m using is working out fine and producing the resu… --- ## [Drop down menu help needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drop-down-menu-help-needed/216677)
**Author:** [@11flashaddict11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/11flashaddict11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drop-down-menu-help-needed/216677 "2007-02-19T17:25:33Z")
Hi everyone. I've been trying to make a drop down menu for my website. I used a tutorial on kirupa.com for making drop down menus and when i finished my own version, it wouldn't even drop down. it wouldn't do anyhting wh… --- ## [Button problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-problem/216676)
**Author:** [@sutton\_zachary](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sutton_zachary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-problem/216676 "2007-02-19T17:12:01Z")
:deranged: :deranged: I am trying to create a button when the mouse rolls over the button it plays a MC basicly when the mouse rolls on an object the object moves to the left a certain amount of pixels.. I have tried… --- ## [XML problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-problem/216674)
**Author:** [@spinningplates](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spinningplates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-problem/216674 "2007-02-19T16:44:44Z")
Does anyone know how to set text to 'bold' in a dynamic text field that contains XML driven text? The textfield property is set to 'bold', I have a stylesheet object telling it to be 'bold', still it wont change. I'm u… --- ## [Filter or effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filter-or-effect/216671)
**Author:** [@hema77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hema77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filter-or-effect/216671 "2007-02-19T16:24:25Z")
Hi! I need to get an effect like the file I have attached. I have been trying with photoshop but cannot get it. Do I need a particular filter. Can anyone guide my please? Thanks. --- ## [Sites that show portfolio like this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sites-that-show-portfolio-like-this/216670)
**Author:** [@korpka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korpka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sites-that-show-portfolio-like-this/216670 "2007-02-19T16:23:56Z")
Looking for personal portfolios that show off sites the person designed like this one: http://www.progressiveone.com/ I know pixelranger.com has it but it's down. Any others that show sites this way that are very good? … --- ## [Back button in Flash MX](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-button-in-flash-mx/216669)
**Author:** [@cgiblin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cgiblin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-button-in-flash-mx/216669 "2007-02-19T16:21:14Z")
Hello, does any one know how to create a back button in Flash MX where the button can determine the last scene the vistor visited? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Casey --- ## [Local FileReference](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-filereference/216667)
**Author:** [@kBisk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kBisk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-filereference/216667 "2007-02-19T16:00:48Z")
I've searched extensively and found bits and pieces, but: is it possible to use FileReference from a local swf to browse to an image on the local machine and load the selected image into a movieclip? Thanks --- ## [Sussesfully upgraded to vista](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sussesfully-upgraded-to-vista/216663)
**Author:** [@idoik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/idoik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sussesfully-upgraded-to-vista/216663 "2007-02-19T15:33:55Z")
I successfully upgraded to windows vista... I don't seem to see anything different to them xp does any one know? also I got the home basic version so no flip windows tab for me... ps.. if you got windows xp and use the… --- ## [Xplored.eu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xplored-eu/216660)
**Author:** [@launcher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/launcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xplored-eu/216660 "2007-02-19T15:00:55Z")
Xplored - photos taken in magic, haunted and unusual places: castles, hillforts, abbeys, roman ruins, stone circles, long barrows, caves, etc... 17th-19th century engravings which can be viewed in high resolution at var… --- ## [How can i change the exe icon to another one?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-exe-icon-to-another-one/216658)
**Author:** [@charmander](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/charmander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-exe-icon-to-another-one/216658 "2007-02-19T14:17:36Z")
hi i had published a file to an exe version, and i want to change the exe icon to another one i choose it, how can i do it, do you think i must use another program to fulfill it like visual basic or something else, i ho… --- ## [Flash Website Design](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-website-design/216652)
**Author:** [@hoolagon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hoolagon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-website-design/216652 "2007-02-19T12:36:57Z")
Hello, I'm a creative web designer searching for new clients. You can see my work in my online porfolio here: www.kigwana.com If you like my work and are interested please email me at julian.kigwana(at)gmail(dot)c… --- ## [Fonts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fonts/216651)
**Author:** [@tankboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tankboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fonts/216651 "2007-02-19T12:25:53Z")
Hi, I'm new to the forum, but i have used kirupa.com tutorials quite a bit for flash, thought i'd sign up. I draw pen and ink cartoons and i like to animate the results in flash. I have a particular handwriting style i… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1290) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1292)