# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1622 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1623 --- ## [Sortting an Array by alphabet or number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sortting-an-array-by-alphabet-or-number/283002)
**Author:** [@chup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chup)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sortting-an-array-by-alphabet-or-number/283002 "2009-03-01T07:27:42Z")
Sortting an Array by alphabet or number Hi all, say I have a list of array like this var SDArrayIndex = new Array(); var SDArrayName = new Array(); var SDArrayNum = new Array(); SDArrayIndex\[0\] = 1; SDArrayName\[0\] … --- ## [Movie Not Loading!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-not-loading/283001)
**Author:** [@huckwalton](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/huckwalton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-not-loading/283001 "2009-03-01T06:15:11Z")
Setup: I have an html page with an embedded flash object. The object is an "index.swf" with an empty movie clip on it. External swf's load onto the index swf via the empty movie clip when buttons are pushed. Problem: O… --- ## [Loading different SWFs in the same container](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-different-swfs-in-the-same-container/283000)
**Author:** [@smallDot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smallDot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-different-swfs-in-the-same-container/283000 "2009-03-01T05:59:52Z")
i have main swf that loads external swf, here is the main FLA. the animation begins and stop at frame 71: frame 71: there is empty movie clip with instance name container, this code in frame 1: ActionScript Code: \[LE… --- ## [Skribbs.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skribbs-com/282999)
**Author:** [@mr\_skribbs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mr_skribbs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skribbs-com/282999 "2009-03-01T05:46:20Z")
Hey I'm back again, just submitted my site to FITC again, completely revamped - using AS3, the drawing app is a bit better too now, please critique? Heres the Link : http://www.skribbs.com --- ## [No mouse events in MainTimeline -- why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-mouse-events-in-maintimeline-why/282998)
**Author:** [@javadesigner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/javadesigner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-mouse-events-in-maintimeline-why/282998 "2009-03-01T05:43:35Z")
Hi: I am new to AS3 and I am going insane trying to figure this out. I have a blank (new) AS3 document, 200pixels x 200 pixels, with one (the first) frame. I add this code to this first frame: trace(this + ", is a … --- ## [Line Automatically Draws as Symbol?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/line-automatically-draws-as-symbol/282997)
**Author:** [@YoungDreez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YoungDreez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/line-automatically-draws-as-symbol/282997 "2009-03-01T04:57:22Z")
Hi, I'm having an issue with Flash CS4. I'm not sure what I toggled, but when I draw a line or shape it automatically converts it into a symbol. How do I disable this? It's very annoying to have to break apart each lin… --- ## [Games to play while on msn?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/games-to-play-while-on-msn/282996)
**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/games-to-play-while-on-msn/282996 "2009-03-01T04:52:56Z")
anyone know some good fun games to play while your chatting on msn. like id love to play cod4 but it takes way to much attention while having a convo with a bunch of people on msn. any other ideas for fun yet decent game… --- ## [Centering and resizing content using AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-and-resizing-content-using-as/282995)
**Author:** [@chockybickyman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chockybickyman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-and-resizing-content-using-as/282995 "2009-03-01T04:26:56Z")
http://www.kirupa.com/developer/as3/resizing\_centering\_as3.htm I was looking at this tutorial, this is exactly what I am trying to do with my website, but this is AS3, is there a way to change the code so it will funct… --- ## [XML to multidimensional array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-to-multidimensional-array/282994)
**Author:** [@asthyanax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asthyanax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-to-multidimensional-array/282994 "2009-03-01T04:23:39Z")
Hi, I need a little help about a dynamic array from an xml file. I have an issue put dynamic number of nodes into an array and then populate another array. Don't know if i'm really clear so here's what I do so far. Here'… --- ## [Loading SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swfs/282993)
**Author:** [@trnghosh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trnghosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swfs/282993 "2009-03-01T03:38:25Z")
Hi All Great Flashers This is a very basic question to any Flash Expert which I am certainly not and seek some help. I have a flash basic layout wherein there are four movie clips “home”,”about”,”history” and … --- ## [Pretend Button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pretend-button/282992)
**Author:** [@BenBart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BenBart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pretend-button/282992 "2009-03-01T03:28:41Z")
I have a function that is called by a CLICK eventListener. I want to call the function as if the button was clicked, but it wasn't really clicked. var tempEvent:Object; tempEvent.target = printMC.getChildByNa… --- ## [Pop up code doesn't work anymore](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pop-up-code-doesnt-work-anymore/282991)
**Author:** [@tseyigai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tseyigai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pop-up-code-doesnt-work-anymore/282991 "2009-03-01T03:14:51Z")
I have used a pop up window code several times before and now it doesn't seem to work. I've tried in several different movies now and when pressing the button it simply flashed the page and moves a little, but won't actu… --- ## [Using a function to set x position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-function-to-set-x-position/282990)
**Author:** [@marilynn\_fowler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marilynn_fowler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-function-to-set-x-position/282990 "2009-03-01T02:54:21Z")
I've declared a global variable called \[COLOR=DarkRed\]thumbSpace\[/COLOR\]. I have an \[COLOR=DarkRed\]xmlLoaded\[/COLOR\] function that loads in thumbnails from an xml file using a loop. I have an event listener call the \[COL… --- ## [Say hi to Dirge](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/say-hi-to-dirge/282988)
**Author:** [@Dirge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dirge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/say-hi-to-dirge/282988 "2009-03-01T02:30:32Z")
Hey all! this is my first post here on Kirupa. I came to this website from newgrounds because I want to teach myself to code. I’m well versed art wise, but I’m a real dummy when it comes to coding, lol. Anyway this cont… --- ## [getChildByName mc inside mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getchildbyname-mc-inside-mc/282987)
**Author:** [@ryrocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ryrocks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getchildbyname-mc-inside-mc/282987 "2009-03-01T01:12:04Z")
Hey, I'm trying to declare a movieclip variable in a class by finding the instance name of the movieclip. On my stage I have a 'Container' (linkage class name) MC, inside that is a 'PlayerInfo' (linkage class name) MC… --- ## [Making tetris clone](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-tetris-clone/282986)
**Author:** [@johnlouis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnlouis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-tetris-clone/282986 "2009-03-01T00:17:00Z")
i'm trying to make a tetris clone.. this will be my first ever game in Flash. \[smile\] but I need help on figuring out the best way to do things.. right now, here is what I have in mind for the classes: -Block (the indivi… --- ## [Problem In Sound Controlling Code: It Causes Strange Behavior](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-in-sound-controlling-code-it-causes-strange-behavior/282985)
**Author:** [@Paradise\_Wolf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Paradise_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-in-sound-controlling-code-it-causes-strange-behavior/282985 "2009-03-01T00:14:08Z")
\[FONT=Arial\]I created two simple prototype programs ( see below ) to test an algorithm of sound control in a loaded SWF before adding it in more complex programs.\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\]Both use separated .as files. My in… --- ## [Noob Disappearing Buttons Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/noob-disappearing-buttons-problem/282984)
**Author:** [@Parkaboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Parkaboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/noob-disappearing-buttons-problem/282984 "2009-03-01T00:08:47Z")
Here is the site I'm working on http://thedogparticle.com/ fla file http://thedogparticle.com/Flash/Drop\_Down\_mine.rar As you can see the buttons disappear before you get to hit them which I guess has something to d… --- ## [Cumulative add calls from an array of Point instances](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cumulative-add-calls-from-an-array-of-point-instances/282983)
**Author:** [@JTF2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JTF2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cumulative-add-calls-from-an-array-of-point-instances/282983 "2009-03-01T00:03:27Z")
Hi I have a source array with simple Point instances in them (just an object with x and y properties). I want to have a resulting array with the cumulative result of calling Point.add() to each of the instances. (e.g. th… --- ## [Major problem I know you guys will know what to do. Please help me!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/major-problem-i-know-you-guys-will-know-what-to-do-please-help-me/282982)
**Author:** [@williams\_1903](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/williams_1903)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/major-problem-i-know-you-guys-will-know-what-to-do-please-help-me/282982 "2009-02-28T23:45:53Z")
My coursework is due monday and I have completed my project but have been asked to modify it a little bit. I have been asked to add like invisible text. For example I want there to be text saying DD/MM/YYYY for the date … --- ## [Burning an iso file with other files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/burning-an-iso-file-with-other-files/282981)
**Author:** [@johnlouis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnlouis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/burning-an-iso-file-with-other-files/282981 "2009-02-28T23:22:18Z")
is it possible to burn an iso file to a dvd, and include some other files with it? i want to burn to a dvd, and the iso file is only around 100mb, it would be a waste... --- ## [Use Library Resources from Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-library-resources-from-class/282980)
**Author:** [@absameen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/absameen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-library-resources-from-class/282980 "2009-02-28T22:47:51Z")
I have a font in my library and I want to access it from a class. myFont:Font = new FontName(); doesn't seem to be working. The linkage is setup. How can I get this to work? --- ## [Generate XML thru Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generate-xml-thru-flash/282978)
**Author:** [@gkp\_gaurav1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gkp_gaurav1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generate-xml-thru-flash/282978 "2009-02-28T22:16:06Z")
Hello, From a remoting i am getting a recordset/array from database. structure is like this: label ---- id ---- parent\_id gr1 ------ 1 ---- 0 gr2 ------ 2 ---- 1 gr3 ------ 3 ---- 2 gr4 ------ 4 ---- 3 gr5 ------ 5 ---… --- ## [Pass variables through frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-variables-through-frames/282977)
**Author:** [@The\_X](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/The_X)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-variables-through-frames/282977 "2009-02-28T22:03:14Z")
Ohai I've recently migrated from AS2 to AS3 (kinda), and I'm trying to convert some of my files across. However, I've come across a problem. Can you pass variables across frames, like in AS2? I've tried and failed. \[fr… --- ## [CS4 3D vs Pv3D](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-3d-vs-pv3d/282976)
**Author:** [@nook](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nook)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-3d-vs-pv3d/282976 "2009-02-28T21:54:23Z")
Is there any reason for learning Papervision 3D now that CS4 has built in 3D, or does PV contain much more functionality? --- ## [Getting angle of line](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-angle-of-line/282975)
**Author:** [@evildrummer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evildrummer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-angle-of-line/282975 "2009-02-28T21:32:50Z")
I've not done trig in a long time, or any form of maths. If I have a line (in which I have access to both x,y co-ords of both points). How do I get the angle of the line in radians when against a horizontal line. --- ## [Tween Animated Page Flip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-animated-page-flip/282974)
**Author:** [@thedark\_master](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thedark_master)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-animated-page-flip/282974 "2009-02-28T20:52:46Z")
Hello, I am looking for a tween animated page flip without any actionscript. There are many page flips our there but they all use action script. --- ## [Flash Animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-animation/282973)
**Author:** [@Icy\_Penguin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icy_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-animation/282973 "2009-02-28T20:52:21Z")
I just need a simple animation done for a site I'm doing - all the client really gave me is that he wanted something "Wow", maybe some stacks of money falling down with a static picture or animation of a catalytic conver… --- ## [Mod\_Rewrite Niggle!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mod-rewrite-niggle/282972)
**Author:** [@thedaveyb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thedaveyb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mod-rewrite-niggle/282972 "2009-02-28T20:23:39Z")
Hey Kirupians...I have seem to have hit a brick wall adding Mod\_Rewrite to a site. The site is PHP/MySQL driven and includes a product database. The products are arranged in a category/product format. The Mod\_rewrite… --- ## [Bitmap hue shift with custom palette? Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-hue-shift-with-custom-palette-help/282971)
**Author:** [@frankichiro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frankichiro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-hue-shift-with-custom-palette-help/282971 "2009-02-28T19:47:11Z")
Hi everybody! So I've got this idea, but I don't know how to do it. How do you shift the colors of a bitmap image, with a red/yellow cloud, so that red becomes orange, then yellow, then orange, then red again? The ye… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1621) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1623)