# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=666 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 667 --- ## [Creatig multiple selections from XML and AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creatig-multiple-selections-from-xml-and-as/268583)
**Author:** [@webguync](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/webguync)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creatig-multiple-selections-from-xml-and-as/268583 "2008-08-15T14:34:45Z")
Hello, I am a Learning assessment tool which I inherited the code for. It was done it AS3 and Flash CS3. The application pulls in an XML file that contains 50 questions and Answers, with a time limit of 60 minutes. Eve… --- ## [For those worried about alien abduction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-those-worried-about-alien-abduction/268581)
**Author:** [@Iamthejuggler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Iamthejuggler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-those-worried-about-alien-abduction/268581 "2008-08-15T14:25:31Z")
There are people out there who can help! This legend of a man has developed helmets that can STOP THE ALIENS CONTROLLING YOUR MIND!!!! http://www.stopabductions.com/ Oh yes. --- ## [Bullet points as question marks?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bullet-points-as-question-marks/268576)
**Author:** [@GiveMeCoffee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GiveMeCoffee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bullet-points-as-question-marks/268576 "2008-08-15T13:37:05Z")
Whenever I create a website in Dreamweaver, all my bullet points become little squares with question marks in them when I ost the site to the server. Anybody know why this is? I also get this when I copy and paste text i… --- ## [Can't tab inside Scrollpane](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-tab-inside-scrollpane/268574)
**Author:** [@Jerr9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jerr9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-tab-inside-scrollpane/268574 "2008-08-15T12:49:23Z")
I can't find an answer to this. Maybe somebody here knows. The TextFields being inside a ScrollPane seem to make tabbing not work. I tried a similar case with a Sprite instead of a ScrollPane and all works as expected… --- ## [Advanced button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-button/268573)
**Author:** [@nouky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nouky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-button/268573 "2008-08-15T12:48:09Z")
Hello, I wanted to know how to do the effect you see on the buttons on the right in the swf file.... http://rapidshare.com/files/137353558/topmenu.swf.html Annyone knows how to do it??? nOuky --- ## [Sending data between 2 servers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-data-between-2-servers/268572)
**Author:** [@forza\_stiinta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/forza_stiinta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-data-between-2-servers/268572 "2008-08-15T12:18:41Z")
I have 2 servers, and I need one to send data to the other. Basically i need something simple, like a script running on server1 to call a script running a server2 and pass some information (a number). I am trying to fin… --- ## [Character Creation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/character-creation/268571)
**Author:** [@bombingTokyo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bombingTokyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/character-creation/268571 "2008-08-15T11:26:47Z")
So i have been out of the loop for what seems like forever, and I have recently decided to update all of my abandoned projects in Actionscript 3. One of those projects is a character creation system. The original problem… --- ## [Pause code for 3 seconds then continue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-code-for-3-seconds-then-continue/268569)
**Author:** [@awilderbeast](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/awilderbeast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-code-for-3-seconds-then-continue/268569 "2008-08-15T11:01:58Z")
Hi, could someone please tell me how to pause some code for 3 seconds then continue ive been googling and searching all morning with no luck someone help me out? thanks --- ## [Sprites outside visible area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprites-outside-visible-area/268566)
**Author:** [@pocom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pocom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprites-outside-visible-area/268566 "2008-08-15T08:52:52Z")
Hi, If I position my sprite in some positive coords, it is visible. If I position it at (-100, -100) it is visible too :(( How do I fix it? I want my sprites to clip when they are out of bounds. Thanks --- ## [Problems setting variable from query string in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-setting-variable-from-query-string-in-flash/268565)
**Author:** [@Albassini](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Albassini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-setting-variable-from-query-string-in-flash/268565 "2008-08-15T08:40:16Z")
I'm creating a banner for a client that pulls in images via XML (sub\_banner.xml.php) and depending upon which section of the site the user is in, PHP writes a query string sent via flashvars to set which section images t… --- ## [Can flash player have access to my local network](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-flash-player-have-access-to-my-local-network/268562)
**Author:** [@plu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/plu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-flash-player-have-access-to-my-local-network/268562 "2008-08-15T08:00:15Z")
Hey, I've got a flash site that is hosted as usual on a webserver. I need to allow the end user to watch an FLV which is located on the local network, not on the webserver where the site is. Is it possible to get the fla… --- ## [Growing pains - AS2 to AS3 and nothing I do to my .as is getting evaluated?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/growing-pains-as2-to-as3-and-nothing-i-do-to-my-as-is-getting-evaluated/268554)
**Author:** [@bcswebstudio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bcswebstudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/growing-pains-as2-to-as3-and-nothing-i-do-to-my-as-is-getting-evaluated/268554 "2008-08-15T05:35:23Z")
Strangest thing here.. I am attempting to dive head first into AS3 by what I'm hoping is just mildly tailoring an example: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=290139 and take advantage of AS3's sprite (and maybe… --- ## [\[online series\] Stephen King's N](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/online-series-stephen-kings-n/268552)
**Author:** [@soulty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soulty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/online-series-stephen-kings-n/268552 "2008-08-15T05:07:04Z")
Hey all, again info from gizmodo.com.au. Read this morning about Stephen King's N. Which is a animated series that can be viewed online. Just started watching it and it's pretty good (be sure to start from ep1 need to … --- ## [Email user registration/authentication](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-user-registration-authentication/268551)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Kikkoman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_Kikkoman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-user-registration-authentication/268551 "2008-08-15T04:13:32Z")
I want to build a user registration form that registers them, sends an activation email and then creates the account. I can get through most of it but the point of the registration is to create an email address based on … --- ## [Exporting flash to quicktime](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exporting-flash-to-quicktime/268541)
**Author:** [@keitho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keitho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exporting-flash-to-quicktime/268541 "2008-08-15T00:55:13Z")
Howdy, I've worked in flash, mostly animation ( read: not a lot of scripting exp.), and have been asked to do a presentation-style clip...lots of text manipulation etc. I've scripted in stops to coincide with subject he… --- ## [I need help creating a class please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-creating-a-class-please/268540)
**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-creating-a-class-please/268540 "2008-08-15T00:52:20Z")
Hi, What I want to do is create a class to fade all my links. I would like to be able to re-use this class in any future project. I do not want to link the class directly to the object or to the Document class in the… --- ## [Quick question!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question/268530)
**Author:** [@mikeumus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikeumus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question/268530 "2008-08-14T23:20:55Z")
Is it possible to make a object in flash that acts as an interface as in, hugging the corner of the screen while you scroll? Just like the new facebook chat interface. Any input is most welcome. And thanks in advance … --- ## [Attempting develop navigation compass](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attempting-develop-navigation-compass/268526)
**Author:** [@Bossman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bossman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attempting-develop-navigation-compass/268526 "2008-08-14T22:06:46Z")
I am working on a concept project where I want to be able to drag out lines over an image of a location (let's say it is an outdoor park)( this image will act as my map) and be able to get compass heading information f… --- ## [Install xp on vista laptop trouble!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/install-xp-on-vista-laptop-trouble/268522)
**Author:** [@danulf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danulf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/install-xp-on-vista-laptop-trouble/268522 "2008-08-14T21:31:30Z")
I got Vista with the laptop I bought a few weeks ago but I just can't get used to it. And it's giving me all kinds of wierd errors and whatnot so I want to install XP on it. The problem is this: After I boot from the… --- ## [Loading multiple external .swfs into random empty movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-external-swfs-into-random-empty-movieclips/268516)
**Author:** [@moldero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/moldero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-external-swfs-into-random-empty-movieclips/268516 "2008-08-14T20:09:29Z")
I have 20 external .swfs im trying to load into 20 blank movieclips . i am trying to load them randomly into each blanck movieclip without the external .swf's duplicating. so far I have this code // define blank mc … --- ## [Images not viewing correctly in xml driven slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-not-viewing-correctly-in-xml-driven-slideshow/268515)
**Author:** [@irishcash33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/irishcash33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-not-viewing-correctly-in-xml-driven-slideshow/268515 "2008-08-14T19:56:19Z")
Hi. I have a xml driven slideshow. Jpg thumbnail opens to a larger jpg. The larger jpg is being viewed at a 100%, it isn't being distorted in size or anything. But it looks messy, the text is all distorted. So I saved th… --- ## [Timer question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-question/268509)
**Author:** [@r3h0ld3r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/r3h0ld3r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-question/268509 "2008-08-14T18:03:54Z")
Here's an easy one for you guys. I've got a .swf that displays text and then has the effect of a shine when a gradient passes over it while it's masked. I want this to happen every so often on a web site, say...every 2 m… --- ## [Random alpha tween on random mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-alpha-tween-on-random-mc/268508)
**Author:** [@njacobson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/njacobson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-alpha-tween-on-random-mc/268508 "2008-08-14T17:57:41Z")
Hi there... I'm not new to flash, but pretty new to AS3. I'm trying to create a grid of 40 images that randomly fade in and out at different intervals. so at any point in time, some images will be at 100% alpha (or 1),… --- ## [Calculus problems please help me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculus-problems-please-help-me/268506)
**Author:** [@cute\_guy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cute_guy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculus-problems-please-help-me/268506 "2008-08-14T17:15:08Z")
Hello I am studying calculus in my year 12.please can u help me to solve this problems.please give me step by step process. Thank you very much.:q: The area bounded by the curve y = Tan-1x, the x-axis and the line x … --- ## [Image rollover](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-rollover/268504)
**Author:** [@thursday0384](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thursday0384)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-rollover/268504 "2008-08-14T17:11:00Z")
so i know how to use as3.0 to change the alpha and to create rollovers that way. but is there a way to use as3.0 code to substitute rollover images like you can in css. what would that code look like? thanks. --- ## [Load java applets by as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-java-applets-by-as3/268502)
**Author:** [@tcosta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tcosta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-java-applets-by-as3/268502 "2008-08-14T16:40:55Z")
Hi there, I'm new to the forum and i've a big question. Is it possible to load a java applet by as3 to flex or flash or whatever? If it is, what's the component or how to do it? thnks --- ## [Digital brand activation in actionscript 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-brand-activation-in-actionscript-3/268501)
**Author:** [@enriquepr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enriquepr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-brand-activation-in-actionscript-3/268501 "2008-08-14T16:33:57Z")
hello everyone! i haven't posted a site for critique on kirupa since, hmmm, 2004 (which is also, consequently, the launch date of the previous version of this site)! i bring you now the website of the company i work fo… --- ## [Proper way to build a forum?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/proper-way-to-build-a-forum/268500)
**Author:** [@DarkMathias](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DarkMathias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/proper-way-to-build-a-forum/268500 "2008-08-14T16:28:06Z")
does anyone know what is required, what language, anything to build a forum on a site. the athletic group i'm a part of wants me to build a site with forum capabilities, and i am stuck on forums, i've been reading up b… --- ## [Phantom mask like thing appearing - what could it be?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/phantom-mask-like-thing-appearing-what-could-it-be/268496)
**Author:** [@zoo\_buffalo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zoo_buffalo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/phantom-mask-like-thing-appearing-what-could-it-be/268496 "2008-08-14T15:38:40Z")
i have the weirdest issue going on. here's a picture of it: \[image\] ok this is dynamic text. it's embedded within a few movieclips. the topmost is masked by something that covers the whole thing. there are no other m… --- ## [Centering focus to stage objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-focus-to-stage-objects/268495)
**Author:** [@toothymonkey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/toothymonkey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-focus-to-stage-objects/268495 "2008-08-14T15:16:47Z")
hello Kirupa ppl.. long time reader, first time poster... Right now i'm learning APE and I am creating a 2d app that scrolls. I want users to be able to switch focus to different stage items. ( by 'switch focus',… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=665) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=667)