# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1636 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1637 --- ## [Newbie question. Easier way to learn flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-question-easier-way-to-learn-flash/282511)
**Author:** [@Raelyn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Raelyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-question-easier-way-to-learn-flash/282511 "2009-02-23T02:51:52Z")
Hi, I just joined Kirupa. After trying (and failing) to get a grasp of Flash, I googled looking for a helpful forum, and and many signs pointed here. So I have wanted to learn flash for some years now, and every 3-6th … --- ## [Bitmap Pixel Collision?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-pixel-collision/282510)
**Author:** [@Blackroot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blackroot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-pixel-collision/282510 "2009-02-23T01:57:46Z")
I've found a couple of tutorials on this method of collision, it seems like a really useful method. However, I can't find any implementation that doesn't use examples of XML loading to a backbuffer. (This isin't a bad id… --- ## [Passing data from nested SWF to main SWF help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-data-from-nested-swf-to-main-swf-help/282509)
**Author:** [@AdobeAcolyte](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AdobeAcolyte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-data-from-nested-swf-to-main-swf-help/282509 "2009-02-23T01:55:46Z")
Hi there. I have a problem that has stumped me for days. My main SWF file, "working\_login.swf" has a movieclip that loads another SWF file, called "membership.swf". http://www.rsupra.com/members/working\_login.swf … --- ## [Disappearing HBox and Button controls - removeAllChildren addChild Class issue?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disappearing-hbox-and-button-controls-removeallchildren-addchild-class-issue/282508)
**Author:** [@superc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disappearing-hbox-and-button-controls-removeallchildren-addchild-class-issue/282508 "2009-02-23T01:47:31Z")
Hi everyone, I have a class that pops up a Panel with some text:Text and buttons (wrapped in an HBox) in it. This class extends a canvas (which I use as my DisplayObject wrapper). I addChild it to a 'master' canvas tha… --- ## [Document Class + Preloading + Export on 1st Frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-class-preloading-export-on-1st-frame/282507)
**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-class-preloading-export-on-1st-frame/282507 "2009-02-23T01:31:56Z")
Hi everyone, long time no post \[smile\] After recently (finally) migrating to AS3, I've been having a problem with preloading and document classes...Say I have a library full of sounds and movie clips that are set to ex… --- ## [Galleries and css and ajax](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/galleries-and-css-and-ajax/282506)
**Author:** [@paulie\_h](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paulie_h)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/galleries-and-css-and-ajax/282506 "2009-02-23T00:59:30Z")
Hi Guys, I've used the gallery2 plugin and it has worked quite well to achieve what I require, but want to further it a little more. I have found one called jalbum, but am looking for version 5. Can anyone assist? T… --- ## [I can't properly export the photo gallery (from the tutorial) into dreamweaver](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-properly-export-the-photo-gallery-from-the-tutorial-into-dreamweaver/282505)
**Author:** [@Gryphon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gryphon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-properly-export-the-photo-gallery-from-the-tutorial-into-dreamweaver/282505 "2009-02-23T00:59:17Z")
Hello, I succesfully made the photo gallery from the "Create a Photo Gallery" Tutorial in flash. HOWEVER, what if I wanted to play it in my html page (dreamweaver cs4)? I exported the file (as a swf) into my html webpage… --- ## [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? --- ## [Screen ordering of Flash Movie (Z indexing, etc)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-ordering-of-flash-movie-z-indexing-etc/282502)
**Author:** [@DavoDarts](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavoDarts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-ordering-of-flash-movie-z-indexing-etc/282502 "2009-02-23T00:36:37Z")
Hi Guys, I have recently developed a flash movie for the Home page of my current employer. I am happy with everything about the movie, except for the fact that it does not allow a site menu to appear over it. The hom… --- ## [Random Color Fill](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-color-fill/282501)
**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-color-fill/282501 "2009-02-23T00:31:14Z")
How can I fill a MovieClip with a random color using Actionscript 3? --- ## [Silverlight Viewer Beijing Olympics 2008](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/silverlight-viewer-beijing-olympics-2008/282500)
**Author:** [@blehehe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blehehe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/silverlight-viewer-beijing-olympics-2008/282500 "2009-02-23T00:27:32Z")
Just wondering if anyone used the Silverlight app to view the Beijing 2008 Olympics. I will honestly say, that was thee best internet experience I've ever had. I watched pretty much every tennis match at 3 - 5am Live fro… --- ## [Preloader for a banner](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-a-banner/282499)
**Author:** [@Parkaboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Parkaboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-a-banner/282499 "2009-02-23T00:23:10Z")
Hi there I made this banner but because of the file size I need to make a preloader for it. http://thedogparticle.com/flash/uvr2.swf I was wondering if anyone could help me out or point me to a good tutorial. tha… --- ## [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… --- ## [Object throughing dynamics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-throughing-dynamics/282497)
**Author:** [@fido\_glc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fido_glc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-throughing-dynamics/282497 "2009-02-22T23:49:36Z")
Hello. What I want to code is the throughing of an object in the air: an object (movieclip) is selected with the mouse and then dragged to another position (new y \< initial y) and then the object is let go to fall to t… --- ## [Great flashy restaurant sites to recommend?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/great-flashy-restaurant-sites-to-recommend/282496)
**Author:** [@briotron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/briotron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/great-flashy-restaurant-sites-to-recommend/282496 "2009-02-22T23:41:50Z")
I'm set to work on a restaurant site in flash (for a new cantina/steakhouse) and I'm poking around online seeking inspiration. Quite often I'm not too impressed with what I've seen. So if any of you know of some great … --- ## [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 … --- ## [Giraffe Incognito - feedback required](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/giraffe-incognito-feedback-required/282494)
**Author:** [@williby27](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/williby27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/giraffe-incognito-feedback-required/282494 "2009-02-22T23:17:03Z")
Hi all, Need feedback for my own website - http://www.mastergiraffe.com/giraffe/ Fairly simple - just a simple website for my own music, will be making a myspace for it soon but obviously got too carried away with th… --- ## [Marketing Flyer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/marketing-flyer/282493)
**Author:** [@njhokie2002](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/njhokie2002)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/marketing-flyer/282493 "2009-02-22T22:48:18Z")
Hi All, I'm working on creating a marketing flyer for myself @ work. I've looked around Google a bit to get some ideas and here is what I have so far. I'm looking for some insight to fill in the empty space above the… --- ## [Text input enlarges movie clip too much?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-input-enlarges-movie-clip-too-much/282491)
**Author:** [@marroon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marroon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-input-enlarges-movie-clip-too-much/282491 "2009-02-22T22:16:47Z")
in CS4: public class TestComponent extends MovieClip{ var textInput:TextInput = new TextInput(); function TestComponent():void{ trace('textInput W x H: ' + textInput.width + 'x' + textInput.height… --- ## [\[F8\] Can't get "loadBitmapSmoothed" to work with my custom slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-cant-get-loadbitmapsmoothed-to-work-with-my-custom-slideshow/282490)
**Author:** [@PCGamre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PCGamre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-cant-get-loadbitmapsmoothed-to-work-with-my-custom-slideshow/282490 "2009-02-22T22:11:53Z")
Simple concept, but I must be missing something. HERE'S THE SETUP: \*\*1) \*\*I create 2 empty MCs: var container = s1HLD.createEmptyMovieClip("HLD1",2); var container = s1HLD.createEmptyMovieClip("HLD0",1); \*\*2) \*\*th… --- ## [Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help/282489)
**Author:** [@JamesSand](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JamesSand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help/282489 "2009-02-22T22:11:52Z")
I am having problems getting my videos to play in my web-site. Can some one help me? Thnaks --- ## [Stage text field access from class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-text-field-access-from-class/282488)
**Author:** [@ryrocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ryrocks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-text-field-access-from-class/282488 "2009-02-22T21:28:05Z")
Hey, A simple access from class question: I have a dynamic text field on my stage, instance name: "lives\_txt" I want to populate this field from my Document class "Ball.as" So in my Ball.as class I have tried: paren… --- ## [Loading Multiple Scenes in One Spot?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-scenes-in-one-spot/282487)
**Author:** [@Munitalp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Munitalp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-scenes-in-one-spot/282487 "2009-02-22T21:19:56Z")
I am new to flash and trying to design a site -- Unfortunately I am currently stuck trying to get my scenes to all load in one place. I have 4 different buttons, Contact, Info, Profile, etc -- I am trying to get it wher… --- ## [AS3 Data Structures](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-data-structures/282486)
**Author:** [@grandpaw\_broon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grandpaw_broon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-data-structures/282486 "2009-02-22T21:19:44Z")
http://lab.polygonal.de/ds/ Hi all, I am interested in games development so these must be of some use? However i cant find anything on these structures. Many of the tutorials i read about games (in C) go on about … --- ## [Inserting SWF into HTML/XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inserting-swf-into-html-xml/282485)
**Author:** [@Jephz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jephz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inserting-swf-into-html-xml/282485 "2009-02-22T21:17:42Z")
Hello peeps, this is my first time working with HTML and I am in need of some help. I have recently found this really cool blog template for my blog (You can view it HERE) and I would like to replace the menu bar “Home” … --- ## [Pathfinding problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pathfinding-problem/282484)
**Author:** [@Martti007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Martti007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pathfinding-problem/282484 "2009-02-22T21:16:38Z")
I have 100% nicely working pathfinding, where i have moving object (a man) same size as each tile. Now i am facing the problem, where object has become larger than 1 tile (a car) and i need to calculate its path. Is ther… --- ## [What is ByteArray and when/why would i use it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-bytearray-and-when-why-would-i-use-it/282483)
**Author:** [@grandpaw\_broon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grandpaw_broon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-bytearray-and-when-why-would-i-use-it/282483 "2009-02-22T21:16:11Z")
Hi all, The title says it all really. Thanks \[smiley\] --- ## [Get IOError url when running in browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-ioerror-url-when-running-in-browser/282481)
**Author:** [@Pjanssen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pjanssen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-ioerror-url-when-running-in-browser/282481 "2009-02-22T21:06:51Z")
Hi, I'm trying to get my swf to show the url of an attempted file loading operation when it fails (IOError). For some reason (security?) it works fine in the flash debug environment, but it doesn't in the browser. In f… --- ## [Best flv scrubber?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-flv-scrubber/282480)
**Author:** [@Neuhaus3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neuhaus3000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-flv-scrubber/282480 "2009-02-22T20:45:46Z")
Hello all, Anyone knows where to find a full featured scrubber script? (other than the great gotoAndLearn.com script) By full featured, I mean... - Preloader bar - Can travel the flv with a scroller - Supports cue po… --- ## [Wordpress - AMF SQL Query help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wordpress-amf-sql-query-help/282479)
**Author:** [@dail](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wordpress-amf-sql-query-help/282479 "2009-02-22T20:37:17Z")
Hi, Ok, I'm trying to query a wordpress install and return posts that use a particular category. I have an SQl query that does work, when run in phpMyAdmin, but am having trouble translating it into PHP code that wor… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1635) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=1637)