# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1209 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1210 --- ## [Scroll text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-text/297380)
**Author:** [@cstar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cstar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-text/297380 "2009-10-01T09:20:27Z")
Hi, I created a dynamic textfield with a scroll bar and al is working fine (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/textscroller.htm). But how can I format the text (internal) in the dynamic text field? If I want certain s… --- ## [Help with RegExp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-regexp/297379)
**Author:** [@nook](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nook)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-regexp/297379 "2009-10-01T08:54:17Z")
Hi. I need some help putting together a regExp pattern for a string replace. I want to remove the parts of a string that 1) Starts with "\" 2) Equals "\" How would that pattern look? --- ## [Get new name of file after uploading it to server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-new-name-of-file-after-uploading-it-to-server/297378)
**Author:** [@patspats](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/patspats)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 7:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-new-name-of-file-after-uploading-it-to-server/297378 "2009-10-01T07:43:50Z")
Hi there I want to upload multiple files. For this I used FileReference and it works fine. I m able to upload the files properly. There is small problem:- When i upload a file i change its file name from "pic1.jpg"… --- ## [Adobe AIR - Weird Framerate / Memory Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-air-weird-framerate-memory-issue/297377)
**Author:** [@bojosiri](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bojosiri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-air-weird-framerate-memory-issue/297377 "2009-10-01T07:42:20Z")
Hi All, I am creating a slideshow application where it loads all the slide data from xml and external images / text files and dynamically creates the slides. The problem that I am having is that when I test the app o… --- ## [MadMem : keep your memory fit and happy!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/madmem-keep-your-memory-fit-and-happy/297375)
**Author:** [@alixbasix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alixbasix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/madmem-keep-your-memory-fit-and-happy/297375 "2009-10-01T06:00:51Z")
Hello EveryOne, This is my first application in AS3, hope you have fun playing the game. http://madmem.alixbasix.com/ All comments, good or bad, very welcome. @+ --- ## [Fix horizontal bar at the top of a page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fix-horizontal-bar-at-the-top-of-a-page/297374)
**Author:** [@laertjansen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/laertjansen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fix-horizontal-bar-at-the-top-of-a-page/297374 "2009-10-01T05:00:31Z")
Hi guys, May I ask for some help here? Well, I'm trying to fix a bar at the top of my page. Actually its a background 5 px height and I'd like to fix it. My css is: .top-bar { background: url(../images/top-bar.gif) rep… --- ## [AS3 preloader compatibility](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-preloader-compatibility/297373)
**Author:** [@renorigs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/renorigs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-preloader-compatibility/297373 "2009-10-01T03:35:10Z")
Hi I am trying to run something in aol Browser -- (i know i know-AOL!-but i have to) Anyway This code below will not play in an aol browser --my whole AS3 movie will play but if i put this preloader on..it just wont rea… --- ## [New business cards!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-business-cards/297372)
**Author:** [@Anogar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anogar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-business-cards/297372 "2009-10-01T03:04:29Z")
Just got my new cards in the mail. I'm happy with them, and I really wanted something before MAX. \[image\] http://ragona.com/blog/new-business-cards/ --- ## [Moving from onRollOver to onPress](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-from-onrollover-to-onpress/297371)
**Author:** [@jburt76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jburt76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-from-onrollover-to-onpress/297371 "2009-10-01T02:35:49Z")
Can someone please tell me if what I am trying to do is out of my league. I am so frustrated. I know almost nothing about actionscript .I have the following swf: \[COLOR=#810081\]http://www.temperatetropicals.com/conte… --- ## [HELP! Keyboard events being ignored](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-keyboard-events-being-ignored/297370)
**Author:** [@quasi3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/quasi3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-keyboard-events-being-ignored/297370 "2009-10-01T01:14:19Z")
I'm trying to write a simple counter. UP or Space increments a number and DOWN decrements. It's just one big number in the middle of the screen. A bell rings on an increment and I have added code to go full screen on mou… --- ## [Length property](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/length-property/297369)
**Author:** [@oluc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oluc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/length-property/297369 "2009-09-30T23:22:04Z")
This is probably a stupid question needing a simple answer: I am looking at "length" property in the Adobe AS3.0 language ref as I do not understand it. It says: \*\*An integer specifying the number of characters in … --- ## [AS3 tests / exams](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-tests-exams/297368)
**Author:** [@ThreeDollarBill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ThreeDollarBill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-tests-exams/297368 "2009-09-30T23:07:39Z")
hello, anybody out there know any links to online Actionscript 3 tests to see "how good you are" / "where do you stand as an AS3 developer"? more specifically, tests regarding how "qualified" / "worthy" you are in term… --- ## [Need advice for a real time game... socket stream or timer request?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-advice-for-a-real-time-game-socket-stream-or-timer-request/297367)
**Author:** [@darren884](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darren884)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-advice-for-a-real-time-game-socket-stream-or-timer-request/297367 "2009-09-30T22:58:54Z")
Would multiple socket streams together be better on a server versus multiple timers sending requests to a server at certain times? Thanks. --- ## [Illustrator - Add a handle!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-add-a-handle/297364)
**Author:** [@GiveMeCoffee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GiveMeCoffee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-add-a-handle/297364 "2009-09-30T21:32:04Z")
I have a line in illustrator. I can easily add an anchor point to the middle of the line, however, this new anchor point does not have handles to curve the line. Can somebody please explain to me how to create a new anch… --- ## [Horizontally scrolling movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontally-scrolling-movieclip/297363)
**Author:** [@Matt\_da\_best](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matt_da_best)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontally-scrolling-movieclip/297363 "2009-09-30T21:30:47Z")
I need to make a timeline movieclip scroll, like the link below. http://www.thechieftains.com/timeline/ I found this tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash5/menudragger.htm but i dont know how to get the movie… --- ## [FileReference.size for large files (5+ GB)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-size-for-large-files-5-gb/297362)
**Author:** [@Poco](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Poco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereference-size-for-large-files-5-gb/297362 "2009-09-30T21:24:36Z")
Hi, I wonder if somebody has some hint how to trace the CORRECT file size of large files using FileReference. Files over 4GB report wrong size and I haven't found a way how to get to know the actual size of the file se… --- ## [Creating a button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-button/297361)
**Author:** [@oluc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oluc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-button/297361 "2009-09-30T21:24:00Z")
Can someone pls help me create a button that will pull up a previous image? If someone can take the time to do it and then explain it or tell me what to use so I can figure it out that would be so appreciated!!! This i… --- ## [Adjusting a flip page site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adjusting-a-flip-page-site/297360)
**Author:** [@cookingkym](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cookingkym)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adjusting-a-flip-page-site/297360 "2009-09-30T21:16:37Z")
Hey a. Good to see ya all. I was hoping one of you code wizards could do me a huge favor and help me with this page flip site ( i know another page flip site, but its old and i'm trying my best :)) What i want it t… --- ## [Talking about secret stuff in Gmail](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/talking-about-secret-stuff-in-gmail/297359)
**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/talking-about-secret-stuff-in-gmail/297359 "2009-09-30T20:59:31Z")
How safe is it to talk about your company's trade secrets on Gmail? According to the privacy policy, it looks like their computers are allowed to scan every word, but it doesn't say much about humans reading your messag… --- ## [Flash CS3 Failing to Recognize New Fonts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-failing-to-recognize-new-fonts/297358)
**Author:** [@kedinik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kedinik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-failing-to-recognize-new-fonts/297358 "2009-09-30T20:43:29Z")
I installed a whole slew of new Helvetica Neue variants, and CS3 only recognizes "Helvetica Neue". I've restarted my computer, to no avail. If you can help me with this I'll love you long time. --- ## [News: ActionScript 3.0 Language reference filterable for all frameworks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/news-actionscript-3-0-language-reference-filterable-for-all-frameworks/297357)
**Author:** [@senocular](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/senocular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/news-actionscript-3-0-language-reference-filterable-for-all-frameworks/297357 "2009-09-30T20:41:57Z")
Theres a new (beta) version of the AS3 language reference with all Adobe frameworks included which can be included or filtered out at will: http://help.adobe.com/en\_US/FlashPlatform/beta/reference/actionscript/3/frames… --- ## [ReferenceError: Error #1069:?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referenceerror-error-1069/297356)
**Author:** [@Raccoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Raccoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referenceerror-error-1069/297356 "2009-09-30T20:22:07Z")
\[image\]what is error 1069?, the line in red drops error, any clue?..... Code: myloader.contentLoaderInfo.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, loaderFunction); //event listener sub buttons control loaded movie function l… --- ## [Cool masking trick anyone?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-masking-trick-anyone/297355)
**Author:** [@jpearson311](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpearson311)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-masking-trick-anyone/297355 "2009-09-30T19:18:58Z")
So I've seen this masking trick from time to time and I'm trying to figure out how to do it. It is usually done when there is a banner and the pictures in the banner are revealed by what almost looks like a falling domi… --- ## [Exporting SWF frame after load](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exporting-swf-frame-after-load/297354)
**Author:** [@mizzl232mike](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mizzl232mike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exporting-swf-frame-after-load/297354 "2009-09-30T19:13:40Z")
My website has hundreds of flash graphs that are all being updated automatically via web services and external xml. My boss wants to publish a book now and the publisher needs the graphs in vector format. My problem is t… --- ## [Flash Project Discussion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-project-discussion/297353)
**Author:** [@Osteel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Osteel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-project-discussion/297353 "2009-09-30T19:08:39Z")
Hello everyone! I thought I would join this site. I've used Kirupa.com before for tutorials and whatnot, but never actually joined the community. Everyone seems like a friendly bunch, I hope! \[smile\] Anyways, I wante… --- ## [One button two functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-button-two-functions/297352)
**Author:** [@michaelafoley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/michaelafoley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-button-two-functions/297352 "2009-09-30T18:51:24Z")
Hi, Im new here, been working in flash for one week. Have my first problem. I have attached a sample fla file of what i am talking about. I am trying to get a button to do two different functions with one CLICK event. de… --- ## [Microsoft Free Antivirus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-free-antivirus/297351)
**Author:** [@excogitator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/excogitator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-free-antivirus/297351 "2009-09-30T18:37:53Z")
I just heard that Microsoft has released its new free antivirus. http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/06/16/exclusive-microsofts-anti-virus-morro-revealed http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/06/microsoft-announces… --- ## [Anyone know of a good tutorial?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-tutorial/297350)
**Author:** [@dragan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dragan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-tutorial/297350 "2009-09-30T18:35:26Z")
Does anyone know of a good tutorial for creating an .flv player in Flash CS4? I would think there would be a million of them out there but I am not having much luck finding any that are useful. I don't want to use a th… --- ## [Please help... adding numbers issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-adding-numbers-issue/297349)
**Author:** [@cry4dawn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cry4dawn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-adding-numbers-issue/297349 "2009-09-30T17:47:25Z")
I dont get this... why is this being treated as a string??? var thisUnitPrice:Number = 6.99; var extraCost:Number = 2.99; var adjPrice:Number; adjPrice=thisUnitPrice+extraCost; trace(adjPrice); //Returns 6.992.9… --- ## [AS2/CS3:ProgressBar from \_root to movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs3-progressbar-from--root-to-movieclip/297348)
**Author:** [@JamminBill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JamminBill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs3-progressbar-from--root-to-movieclip/297348 "2009-09-30T17:47:02Z")
This is driving me nuts. Below is code for an interactive about where to see fall leaf colors. You can see how it works here: http://www.sacbee.com/1232/rich\_media/2179852.html The way I have it now, there is a photo… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1208) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1210)