# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=517 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 518 --- ## [How would I go about starting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-i-go-about-starting/282597)
**Author:** [@Ramishen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ramishen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-i-go-about-starting/282597 "2009-02-24T02:00:14Z")
Hey I was just wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a tutorial, or tell me how I would go about making something like this http://www.wiremod.com/forum/wiremod-general-chat/1922-wire-mod-flash-game.htm… --- ## [Round a number to the nearest multiple of another number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/round-a-number-to-the-nearest-multiple-of-another-number/282589)
**Author:** [@andriusain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andriusain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/round-a-number-to-the-nearest-multiple-of-another-number/282589 "2009-02-23T23:57:20Z")
Hello world. I have been trying to find some code that lets me round a number to the nearest multiple of another number. So if for example we have number 44 the nearest multiple of seven would be 42. Anyone knows … --- ## [I need help quickly!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-quickly/282580)
**Author:** [@williams\_1903](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/williams_1903)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-quickly/282580 "2009-02-23T21:40:43Z")
Hi everyone I'm a new user and am in need of some guidance, I need your help as quick as possible I have a piece of A2 coursework due in by the end of this week and I haven't a clue how to link buttons to text box's. I'm… --- ## [A web messenger with Flash CS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-web-messenger-with-flash-cs3/282576)
**Author:** [@Undre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Undre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-web-messenger-with-flash-cs3/282576 "2009-02-23T21:04:47Z")
Hello all, I'd like to write my own messenger with the use of Flash, but as I've up to now only created either simple games or static website elements, my knowledge in the topic is rather poor. So, to the point - I und… --- ## [Form to database - mailchimp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-to-database-mailchimp/282572)
**Author:** [@euanc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/euanc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-to-database-mailchimp/282572 "2009-02-23T20:30:13Z")
hi there, i want to create a php contact form which sends an email to a specific address but at the same time passes the information to a database which i can then export to csv and use it to send emails via mailchimp.… --- ## [Running a function onload (?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/running-a-function-onload/282571)
**Author:** [@michdd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/michdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/running-a-function-onload/282571 "2009-02-23T20:23:37Z")
Is there a way that I can run a function when it first loads, as if it wasn't inside of the function, but still be able to call that block of code as a function later on? For example if I did... someFunction(); fun… --- ## [Lemmings Style Flash Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lemmings-style-flash-game/282569)
**Author:** [@dewey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dewey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lemmings-style-flash-game/282569 "2009-02-23T20:16:02Z")
Howdy Y'all I'm looking to build a lemmings style game in flash but googling for help on that subject isn't getting me anywhere. I've been told to look at tile based gaming, but I'm not convinced that's the solution...… --- ## [Accessing an XML node through a variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-an-xml-node-through-a-variable/282565)
**Author:** [@andriusain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andriusain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-an-xml-node-through-a-variable/282565 "2009-02-23T19:35:41Z")
Hello I would like to access an xml node through a variable. something like the following: my\_images = myXML.(myVariable.name).IMAGE; but of course it does not work. Any help would be much appreciated. Andres. … --- ## [Increase the Blur value when click a button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/increase-the-blur-value-when-click-a-button/282560)
**Author:** [@smallDot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smallDot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/increase-the-blur-value-when-click-a-button/282560 "2009-02-23T18:35:04Z")
i have a button, if i click it, the man\_mc blurred. i made become blurred but form 0 (unblurred) to 4(blurred), i want to make it apply the blur gradually. var blur:Number = 5 var myBlurFilter:BlurFilter = new BlurFil… --- ## [HELP! Petition script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-petition-script/282559)
**Author:** [@sisypheantasks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sisypheantasks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-petition-script/282559 "2009-02-23T17:40:52Z")
OK. My professor has asked me to create a petition for a faculty web site and I have NO idea how to do it. I spent all morning trying different scripts, but I'm PHP retarded and have now been reduced to tears. Does anyon… --- ## [Php problem in server and not in wamp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-problem-in-server-and-not-in-wamp/282556)
**Author:** [@arundracula](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arundracula)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-problem-in-server-and-not-in-wamp/282556 "2009-02-23T17:28:12Z")
I made a gallery image manager with flash and php. What it do is when uploading, the php file retrieves the image and uploads into images folder. then it creates a thumbnail of the uploaded image and puts it in anot… --- ## [Add check box in tree](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-check-box-in-tree/282555)
**Author:** [@gkp\_gaurav1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gkp_gaurav1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-check-box-in-tree/282555 "2009-02-23T17:24:44Z")
how to add a check box in flash tree component? --- ## [Assigning URL to MCs via XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assigning-url-to-mcs-via-xml/282552)
**Author:** [@trick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assigning-url-to-mcs-via-xml/282552 "2009-02-23T17:02:17Z")
So I'm trying to get better at AS3, and am working on a file that uses XML. I've got some of it to work, but can't wrap my head around this. My XML looks kinda like this: \ \ \portfolio/01.jpg\ **Author:** [@jenwen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jenwen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/s-about-launching-a-centered-window/282548 "2009-02-23T16:28:20Z") Hi everyone, Does anyone know if it is possible to launch a centered window that is a .swf in your library and not an additional url page on a server? I'm working on a big project and I need the capability to do this,… --- ## [Zoom in section of screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-in-section-of-screen/282546)
**Author:** [@hourang](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hourang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-in-section-of-screen/282546 "2009-02-23T16:11:08Z")
Does anyone know a way in code to zoom in a section of the screen like looking through a scope? i want to add this to my game: http://www.kongregate.com/games/hourang/supreme-deer-hunting --- ## [Css to an html generated in excel?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-to-an-html-generated-in-excel/282545)
**Author:** [@rgilbert](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rgilbert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-to-an-html-generated-in-excel/282545 "2009-02-23T16:07:35Z")
Hi everyone. I have a problem making a website. The client is going to send me an excel file with some information each week. I export this file as an html and then I "call it" with a frame. Can I use css to format t… --- ## [Php app storing password in db](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-app-storing-password-in-db/282543)
**Author:** [@jakepeg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jakepeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-app-storing-password-in-db/282543 "2009-02-23T15:58:48Z")
Hi, I've taken over an old web app that I'm updating. I'm looking at the database in myAdmin and passwords are stored like this e.g. e10adc3949ba59abbe56e057f20f883e I need to be able to see the actual password so that… --- ## [Lightbox disappearing in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lightbox-disappearing-in-ie/282541)
**Author:** [@Tracy981](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tracy981)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lightbox-disappearing-in-ie/282541 "2009-02-23T15:29:35Z")
I am loading my content through ajax and in the work section, once you click on a thumbnail highslide (lightbox i am using) works perfectly. when i test in IE7, the overlay appears but now my content in the back disappea… --- ## [Move object and switch(case) the x value of object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-object-and-switch-case-the-x-value-of-object/282540)
**Author:** [@descalabro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/descalabro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-object-and-switch-case-the-x-value-of-object/282540 "2009-02-23T15:11:35Z")
What I'm trying to do here is capture and use the x coordinate of my dummy\_MC to gotoAndPlay the correct movement animation. case Key.RIGHT : switch (\_global.posture) { case 1 : dummyorient = "right"; \_root.d… --- ## [Password buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/password-buttons/282537)
**Author:** [@kagamushu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kagamushu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/password-buttons/282537 "2009-02-23T14:38:24Z")
Hello, i am using a password as3 script in my flash page. Instead of entering a password though, i would like there to several buttons on the scene so that one would have to select the proper buttons to enter the site. I… --- ## [Gradual Darkening of Objects - Please Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradual-darkening-of-objects-please-help/282536)
**Author:** [@botoxBonobo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/botoxBonobo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradual-darkening-of-objects-please-help/282536 "2009-02-23T14:24:01Z")
Hello, thanks for looking at this... I'm making an animation with sky, clouds, scenery etc. during the daytime, and I need it to turn to night on rollover of a particular button. I'm such a flash virgin though, I don't… --- ## [Php form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-form/282535)
**Author:** [@sl333py](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sl333py)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-form/282535 "2009-02-23T14:10:30Z")
Hi Guys, I'm having a bit of a headache trying to make a form work on my website. The form is here www.realmealdeal.co.uk/form.php I worked through the tutorial on the website here http://www.kirupa.com/web/php\_con… --- ## [Change dynamic text position using xml file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-dynamic-text-position-using-xml-file/282531)
**Author:** [@xaver](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-dynamic-text-position-using-xml-file/282531 "2009-02-23T13:04:14Z")
Hi everyone, this is my first post and I'm still new to flash, but I take flash as my final task. I'm making something : input like text editor and picture editor using php, the output is swf, i'm using xml for the conte… --- ## [Can I force flash to preload certain MC 1st?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-force-flash-to-preload-certain-mc-1st/282522)
**Author:** [@stii](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-force-flash-to-preload-certain-mc-1st/282522 "2009-02-23T07:42:12Z")
Hi everyone, I have a swf movie, which involves some classes and libraries stuff. so now when i preload, flash will preload all those classes and MC with linkage 1st. but i need flash to preload certain MC 1st, becau… --- ## [AS2 to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/282521)
**Author:** [@vikrant29nov](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vikrant29nov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/282521 "2009-02-23T06:25:19Z")
Hi, I have designed a flash demo for one of my client using AS2 commands like gotoAndPlay("start"); parent.stop(); gotoAndStop(12); stop(); But suddenly he wants the demo to be converted in AS3 and when I publish the … --- ## [AS3 Starting/stoping mc's on specific part of the timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-starting-stoping-mcs-on-specific-part-of-the-timeline/282520)
**Author:** [@RussianBeer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RussianBeer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-starting-stoping-mcs-on-specific-part-of-the-timeline/282520 "2009-02-23T05:45:23Z")
Hi there, Im helping a friend rebuild a website- and I need a suggestion. I need to create a tall background, when the user clicks on a button the background will scroll up and down to the area that the user wants to… --- ## [Changing ball direction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-ball-direction/282519)
**Author:** [@Bubloobasu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bubloobasu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-ball-direction/282519 "2009-02-23T04:36:06Z")
How to change the \[COLOR=#ff0000\]direction\[/COLOR\] of the \[COLOR=#ff0000\]ball\[/COLOR\] when it hits the slanting line... Like in mini golf game, the \[COLOR=#ff0000\]ball\[/COLOR\] should move in some \[COLOR=#ff0000\]direction… --- ## [Passing php variables into flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-php-variables-into-flash/282503)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Woodbury](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dan_Woodbury)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-php-variables-into-flash/282503 "2009-02-23T00:44:41Z")
is there any way i can get a variable from a url passed into flash? if a url contains '?go=contact' is there anyway of gettin the value of go passed into a swf? --- ## [Classic platform problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/classic-platform-problem/282498)
**Author:** [@ryrocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ryrocks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/classic-platform-problem/282498 "2009-02-23T00:06:09Z")
Hey, I have a character on the stage (ballmc) which you control with the arrow keys. I also have a rectangle movieclip on the stage (this). I want this rectangle movieclip to act as a block platform. ie. When the charact… --- ## [How can I pass a url variable through a flash file to another url?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-pass-a-url-variable-through-a-flash-file-to-another-url/282495)
**Author:** [@roxanne728](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/roxanne728)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-pass-a-url-variable-through-a-flash-file-to-another-url/282495 "2009-02-22T23:32:41Z")
Can anyone help me - I don't anything about actionscript, but here is what I need to do: I have a php page that is called with a variable username. That php page plays a flash file that has a button to go to another php … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=516) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=518)