# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1267 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1268 --- ## [Help(say best flash book)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-say-best-flash-book/295402)
**Author:** [@cselvan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cselvan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-say-best-flash-book/295402 "2009-08-29T11:56:54Z")
tomo i am going to buy flash Actionscript3.0 book say best books in flash reply me.......... --- ## [Turning xml into a number variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/turning-xml-into-a-number-variable/295401)
**Author:** [@possum87](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/possum87)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/turning-xml-into-a-number-variable/295401 "2009-08-29T11:53:21Z")
Once you load up your xml, how can you convert a certain node into a number variable? --- ## [Change image size in slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-image-size-in-slideshow/295400)
**Author:** [@cselvan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cselvan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-image-size-in-slideshow/295400 "2009-08-29T11:50:54Z")
i want to change image size in slideshow... help me........... i am beginner to flash.... --- ## [Using XML in Flash as3/cs4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-xml-in-flash-as3-cs4/295399)
**Author:** [@possum87](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/possum87)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-xml-in-flash-as3-cs4/295399 "2009-08-29T10:35:22Z")
So I've been following the tutorial on this site http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flashcs3/using\_xml\_as3\_pg3.htm I'm on page 3 where it starts to try and drill down to get specific nodes of data, but as soon as I add an… --- ## [Preloader problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-problem/295398)
**Author:** [@vigneshbhim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vigneshbhim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-problem/295398 "2009-08-29T09:47:43Z")
Hi. I'm a little new to as3 but find it alot of fun and challenging. I'm currently creating a website for someone I know in flash (cs4). I ve completed the entire front end of the site but to give it a polished look I st… --- ## [Key steps To building a successful website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/key-steps-to-building-a-successful-website/295397)
**Author:** [@johnsteve321](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnsteve321)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/key-steps-to-building-a-successful-website/295397 "2009-08-29T07:17:42Z")
Design Design like art is subjective. But it's safe to say that there are some golden rules you should always strive to follow. Keep it clean, simple and elegant. Your visitors should not have to think about what your … --- ## [Is focus() broken in Safari?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-focus-broken-in-safari/295396)
**Author:** [@GenericUserName](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GenericUserName)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-focus-broken-in-safari/295396 "2009-08-29T06:38:23Z")
So I'm trying to get a web page to force browser focus onto a SWF once a page loads. The code works fine in Firefox (naturally) and in IE (very surprisingly). But focus() seems to not work at all in Safari. I've reinstal… --- ## [FLV Video Fade In (PLEASE HELP A LADY WITH AS3!)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-video-fade-in-please-help-a-lady-with-as3/295394)
**Author:** [@reid1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/reid1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-video-fade-in-please-help-a-lady-with-as3/295394 "2009-08-29T03:40:07Z")
Hi guys. I'm trying to make a fade in for my FLV video but I am not sure how I can go about doing that in actionscript 3. I was looking over a sample file that has this fade in effect for the video but it was created in … --- ## [Fine tuning with 3D roatation tool?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fine-tuning-with-3d-roatation-tool/295392)
**Author:** [@tomccabe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tomccabe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fine-tuning-with-3d-roatation-tool/295392 "2009-08-29T03:23:43Z")
Hi, I'm wondering if there is (and I feel there HAS to be) a way to fine tune movements with the 3D rotation tool. Using the mouse works to an extent, but just like nudging movements with the arrow keys, it's sometimes… --- ## [Rotate for 12 frames?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotate-for-12-frames/295391)
**Author:** [@Press\_Tilty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Press_Tilty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotate-for-12-frames/295391 "2009-08-29T03:17:00Z")
The title basically says it all. How can I have my MC rotate to 90 degrees, and hold for twelve frames? I tried a while loop. --- ## [Alpha Transparency Bitmaps](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-transparency-bitmaps/295390)
**Author:** [@AlexWD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AlexWD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-transparency-bitmaps/295390 "2009-08-29T03:12:07Z")
I haven't worked with AS3 for a few months, and even when I did I never took the time to learn it to extensively :|.. I'm creating an isometric map editor, the bitmap that I'm using to take the tiles from has a transpa… --- ## [Creating a random equation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-random-equation/295389)
**Author:** [@Arelle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Arelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-random-equation/295389 "2009-08-29T01:41:51Z")
im having a bit of difficulty on this one... how would you go about creating a random equation? i would like to randomly generate two individual numbers, a random operator (out of +, -, \*, /) between these numbers and … --- ## [Movie Symbols don't play after export](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-symbols-dont-play-after-export/295388)
**Author:** [@splan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/splan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-symbols-dont-play-after-export/295388 "2009-08-29T01:14:36Z")
My SWF file plays properly, but if I open the file in After Effects the movie symbols don't play. Changing the movie symbols into graphic symbols works but then of course I lose my filters. I would export straight to … --- ## [Masking out off-stage content of loaded .swf?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-out-off-stage-content-of-loaded-swf/295387)
**Author:** [@Finne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Finne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-out-off-stage-content-of-loaded-swf/295387 "2009-08-29T00:51:09Z")
I'm just starting out with AS3 and this is what I'm trying to do: I have an external .swf banner which is 900x250 pixels I want to load this .swf into my main project, using this code: var myLoader:Loader = new Load… --- ## [Movie works here but not there](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-works-here-but-not-there/295385)
**Author:** [@East\_High](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/East_High)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-works-here-but-not-there/295385 "2009-08-28T23:31:01Z")
I'm new to CS3. I'm building a video player and it works just as it should in the folder structure I'm developing in. However, when I link to the main .swf from an html file in a different folder, the .swf loads, but it … --- ## [Canceling functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/canceling-functions/295384)
**Author:** [@East\_High](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/East_High)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/canceling-functions/295384 "2009-08-28T22:38:50Z")
I'm working on a video player with full screen capabilities. I have the control bar set to tween in and out of the video screen with a mouse event. I'm also trying to position the control bar at the bottom of the screen … --- ## [Never Gonna Give Your Teen Spirit Up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/never-gonna-give-your-teen-spirit-up/295383)
**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/never-gonna-give-your-teen-spirit-up/295383 "2009-08-28T21:20:20Z")
http://www.entertonement.com/clips/stfjqqkllj--Nirvana-Vs-Rick-Astley-Never-Gonna-Give-Your-Teen-Spirit-Up --- ## [addEventListener handler with return value?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-handler-with-return-value/295382)
**Author:** [@artheus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artheus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-handler-with-return-value/295382 "2009-08-28T20:57:32Z")
Hi. I'm just wondering.. Is there a way to make the handler in one of my addEventListeners give a return value? something like var myObject:MovieClip; myObject = this.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, handler); fun… --- ## [Color, RGB and Bit numbers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-rgb-and-bit-numbers/295381)
**Author:** [@Dan0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dan0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-rgb-and-bit-numbers/295381 "2009-08-28T20:50:07Z")
Hi, I have been playing around with this code at wonderfl. I can not find anywhere what this section of code means (I found it hard to search because of funny \>\> symbols). Please could anyone enlighten me on what the c… --- ## [Problems with creating an interactive photogallery for my school](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-creating-an-interactive-photogallery-for-my-school/295380)
**Author:** [@trueascention](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trueascention)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-creating-an-interactive-photogallery-for-my-school/295380 "2009-08-28T20:47:03Z")
Hi all, For the last couple of weeks, i've been trying to develope an interactive yearbook for my school. Im using an external XML, and trying to push all the data in the xml to assigned arrays. Also im trying to use… --- ## [Starting a MovieClip from inside an other MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-a-movieclip-from-inside-an-other-mc/295379)
**Author:** [@Trick0909](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Trick0909)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-a-movieclip-from-inside-an-other-mc/295379 "2009-08-28T20:11:32Z")
Hey There, Im really looking for some help, and about now I'm blank on any ideas, so I'm posting to see if someone else can shed there light on the problem. Here's the deal: I made some flashy buttons whit use of a… --- ## [Apache, PHP, MySQL for Mac](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apache-php-mysql-for-mac/295377)
**Author:** [@mtthlm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mtthlm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/apache-php-mysql-for-mac/295377 "2009-08-28T19:47:03Z")
I'm seeking advice for setting up Apache, PHP, and MySQL on my Mac. I am currently using MAMP Pro for my development needs, however, I would like to setup a server by myself, running off of the basics. With that said,… --- ## [setChildIndex on a for loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setchildindex-on-a-for-loop/295376)
**Author:** [@aa72](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aa72)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setchildindex-on-a-for-loop/295376 "2009-08-28T19:35:45Z")
What I have is an array of 3 pictures in a column, that expand on a MOUSE\_OVER. I want the picture to be in front of the others on the MOUSE\_OVER, but part of it is always beneath. var thumbnails:Array = \["IMG\_1258.J… --- ## [setChildIndex on a for loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setchildindex-on-a-for-loop/295375)
**Author:** [@aa72](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aa72)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setchildindex-on-a-for-loop/295375 "2009-08-28T19:32:40Z")
What I have is an array of 3 pictures closely in a column, that expand on a MOUSE\_OVER. I want the object to be in front of the others on the MOUSE\_OVER, but part of it is always beneath. var thumbnails:Array = \["IMG… --- ## [Parameters code help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parameters-code-help/295374)
**Author:** [@lorelei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorelei)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parameters-code-help/295374 "2009-08-28T18:55:53Z")
I have a movieclip that loads onto my base swf that acts like a menu. Only it’s a set of buttons. I am trying to get the effect of a drop down menu with it. Basically, I need the buttons movieclip to fade out (unload) wh… --- ## [Generic mexico viagra](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generic-mexico-viagra/295372)
**Author:** [@GlolveHeP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GlolveHeP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generic-mexico-viagra/295372 "2009-08-28T18:51:46Z")
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**Author:** [@jpardoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpardoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/repeated-bitmap-draw-bug/295367 "2009-08-28T18:23:31Z")
Hi there, I wrote the code below to convert timeline-animated movieclips into bitmaps to improve performance. The only problem is, I have created a loop to draw each frame of the movieclip over 300 times. The bug … --- ## [Looping background question, and how to stop a loop i dont want](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping-background-question-and-how-to-stop-a-loop-i-dont-want/295366)
**Author:** [@Roselestte](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Roselestte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping-background-question-and-how-to-stop-a-loop-i-dont-want/295366 "2009-08-28T18:23:11Z")
again fixed, now all i need to know is how to pause the background, and then have it continue playing when the "aim" animation is finished. heres the AS2.0 of the actions: // set counter counter = 0; fire\_button.onRe… --- ## [jQuery slider gallery + mac dock effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jquery-slider-gallery-mac-dock-effect/295365)
**Author:** [@monkeygirl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/monkeygirl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jquery-slider-gallery-mac-dock-effect/295365 "2009-08-28T18:20:25Z")
Hi, I'm trying to create a horizontal gallery with images that zoom in and out like the mac dock effect. I was able to create a slider gallery using this fabulous tutorial here: http://jqueryfordesigners.com/demo/sli… --- ## [How to Include Array data inside SWF?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-include-array-data-inside-swf/295364)
**Author:** [@BeerOclock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BeerOclock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-include-array-data-inside-swf/295364 "2009-08-28T17:56:05Z")
At the beginning of my Flash game, I do some fairly heavy-duty calculations to figure out path-finding and visibility and that sort of thing. The result of the calculations are a few large Arrays and a Tree datastructure… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1266) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1268)