# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=309 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 310 --- ## [When is it worth "splitting" similar objects into different classes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-is-it-worth-splitting-similar-objects-into-different-classes/328146)
**Author:** [@neoflame](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/neoflame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-is-it-worth-splitting-similar-objects-into-different-classes/328146 "2012-04-22T17:30:53Z")
Hello all, I'm about to start on a side-scrolling game which will involve around 10 different characters the play could choose from and probably about 20 different enemies. Each of these will have slightly different grap… --- ## [Is it possible to limit the possibility of randomized label to show?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-limit-the-possibility-of-randomized-label-to-show/328145)
**Author:** [@qdbp\_bee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/qdbp_bee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-limit-the-possibility-of-randomized-label-to-show/328145 "2012-04-22T16:51:35Z")
Let me explain what I am doing. I am making a simple game that shows player two boxes at a time with a question, the player need to click one of the box to get to the next question. Clicking one of the box will lead pl… --- ## [.\_visible not working when moving between frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-visible-not-working-when-moving-between-frames/328144)
**Author:** [@MissD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MissD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-visible-not-working-when-moving-between-frames/328144 "2012-04-22T16:04:33Z")
I'm using a lot of .visible on buttons an all have been fine up to this point... I call the function continue from frame 8... the continue function is in frame 2 the trace shows that the for loop is being entered but it'… --- ## [How do i control an external swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-control-an-external-swf/328143)
**Author:** [@maxinquaye](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/maxinquaye)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-control-an-external-swf/328143 "2012-04-22T15:36:41Z")
Hi, I have a movie, Frames.swf, which opens an swf, Bees.swf. I created a stop action in Bees.swf on frame 2. I'd like to create a gotoandPlay action in Frames.swf that tells Bees.swf to play frame 5. This is what i ca… --- ## [Controlling sound from FLV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-sound-from-flv/328142)
**Author:** [@MAGG0T](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MAGG0T)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-sound-from-flv/328142 "2012-04-22T13:15:14Z")
On so i have my FLV i have managed to set it on a loop so it plays over and over however i want to Mute the sound of the FLV or set the sound to 0. I tried this on the main timeline root.flvholder.flv\_mc.my\_flv.setVol… --- ## [Need help with AS2 to AS3 - Preloader and Transition for Dynamic Files by claudio](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-as2-to-as3-preloader-and-transition-for-dynamic-files-by-claudio/328141)
**Author:** [@mafiaq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mafiaq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-as2-to-as3-preloader-and-transition-for-dynamic-files-by-claudio/328141 "2012-04-22T12:39:35Z")
Hi I've found this tutorial on kirupa.com and i can't use it in flash as3 ( its as2 source code) . Dont know how to transform it into as3. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/preloader\_transition.htm I've change \_r… --- ## [Can't access a null value ...error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-access-a-null-value-error/328140)
**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-access-a-null-value-error/328140 "2012-04-22T11:50:58Z")
Hi, I am using datagrid (which is in my library) it is not on my stage. I want to change its alpha property to .5 using greensock as3. I am getting error with the following code. I don't know how to modify the followin… --- ## [How to change this line of code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-change-this-line-of-code/328139)
**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-change-this-line-of-code/328139 "2012-04-22T08:21:09Z")
Hi, I want to change\[COLOR=#ff0000\] .as \[/COLOR\]to use directly in my flash actions. How to change the following line with \[COLOR=#0000ff\]blue \[/COLOR\]text? \[COLOR=#0000ff\]public class \[/COLOR\]Main extends MovieClip {… --- ## [AS3 Video HELP NEEDED Pleeease!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-video-help-needed-pleeease/328138)
**Author:** [@Azeez\_Abubakr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Azeez_Abubakr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-video-help-needed-pleeease/328138 "2012-04-22T07:39:57Z")
I have an FLV Video, and there is 2 things i want to do with it: 1. I want it to be played at a slower speed on screen. (because the original video is a little fast, fyi its 22 seconds long.) On a click of a button… --- ## [\[Help\] How to curve a text in runtime using AS 2.0?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-curve-a-text-in-runtime-using-as-2-0/328136)
**Author:** [@CodeKid23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CodeKid23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-curve-a-text-in-runtime-using-as-2-0/328136 "2012-04-21T23:04:18Z")
Hi pips, how to curve a text in runtime? --- ## [Valve Employee Handbook!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/valve-employee-handbook/328134)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/valve-employee-handbook/328134 "2012-04-21T19:06:41Z")
http://cdn.flamehaus.com/Valve\_Handbook\_LowRes.pdf It is a very good read...and well designed as well :beam: --- ## [Is there a way to do multiples in c++?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-multiples-in-c/328133)
**Author:** [@Jhonalid1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jhonalid1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-multiples-in-c/328133 "2012-04-21T18:10:13Z")
is there a way to tell your C++ programs to only execute an equation if it is a multiple of the number that was input? basicaly unless the number is a multiple of 10 it would move on to a different equation \[TABLE="wid… --- ## [MyDataGrid not sorting right, any help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mydatagrid-not-sorting-right-any-help/328132)
**Author:** [@avaughn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/avaughn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mydatagrid-not-sorting-right-any-help/328132 "2012-04-21T15:42:49Z")
Rows B, D and E do not sort correctly, basically because I am assuming they have numbers with unmatching or too many places. I can not find any help online with this. The columns with percentages work fine unless they go… --- ## [Dynamic Text Box won't load first and last letters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-box-wont-load-first-and-last-letters/328131)
**Author:** [@MissD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MissD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-box-wont-load-first-and-last-letters/328131 "2012-04-21T15:06:10Z")
I'm making a dynamic text box where the text is changed when a button is pressed. But when I open the frame that its in it has levelStavete written in the text box (which I don't have written anywhere) And when I press… --- ## [Secret video codec war going on?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/secret-video-codec-war-going-on/328130)
**Author:** [@lnsiu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lnsiu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/secret-video-codec-war-going-on/328130 "2012-04-21T13:03:30Z")
I have noticed many times, that a video on mac just bugs out, crashes or do other mediocre things. Especially on safari, iPhone and iPad. Regardless of device... Is there an internet war on costumers going on that I ha… --- ## [Getting error on sending an email!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-error-on-sending-an-email/328129)
**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-error-on-sending-an-email/328129 "2012-04-21T12:48:11Z")
Hi, I have followed the tutorial and created Flash file to send emails. But getting the error: "\[COLOR=#ff0000\]Message not sent\[/COLOR\]". Is it becuase my web server doesn't support aspx or what? Please help. The lin… --- ## [Tutorial: Numbers in JavaScript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-numbers-in-javascript/328127)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-numbers-in-javascript/328127 "2012-04-21T10:45:09Z")
\[COLOR=#333333\]\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]\[COLOR=#333333\]\[COLOR=#333333\]Hi everyone,\[/COLOR\]\[/COLOR\]\[/FONT\]\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#333333\]\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe… --- ## [How to link a flash button with my website's html page?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-link-a-flash-button-with-my-websites-html-page/328126)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-link-a-flash-button-with-my-websites-html-page/328126 "2012-04-21T04:02:15Z")
hii.. m a beginner n need some help with flash button. i've created navigation button for my website (which is under construction n not yet live on internet). There are a few questions if anyone can help me with coz this… --- ## [How to link a flash button with my website's html page?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-link-a-flash-button-with-my-websites-html-page/328125)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-link-a-flash-button-with-my-websites-html-page/328125 "2012-04-21T03:40:14Z")
hii.. m a beginner n need some help with flash button. i've created navigation button for my website (which is under construction n not yet live on internet). There are a few questions if anyone can help me with coz this… --- ## [Text Field](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-field/328124)
**Author:** [@marsh0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marsh0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-field/328124 "2012-04-21T02:04:54Z")
This text function was working fine for awhile but randomly stopped working. I have a dynamic textbox named Score. then function updateScore():void { Score.text = "Score: " … --- ## [CDK Collision help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cdk-collision-help/328123)
**Author:** [@Ineedsleep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ineedsleep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cdk-collision-help/328123 "2012-04-20T22:41:08Z")
Im using the collision detection kit I have it mostly working but the collisions are little off. the object seems to get stuck in the object it is colliding with. I think its todo with the angular velocity but Im still… --- ## [Flash layout and colors assistance for unfinished project](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-layout-and-colors-assistance-for-unfinished-project/328122)
**Author:** [@samsoner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/samsoner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-layout-and-colors-assistance-for-unfinished-project/328122 "2012-04-20T22:15:42Z")
Hi, I am a communications student and I'm using Flash for a final project. My teammates are creating a YouTube commercial, fliers and a new webpage for our college's health clinic. I came up with a Flash page that wil… --- ## [Tooltip positioning help needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tooltip-positioning-help-needed/328121)
**Author:** [@Vanss472](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vanss472)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tooltip-positioning-help-needed/328121 "2012-04-20T20:48:52Z")
Hello I'm using the Datepicker jquery with tooltip and I want my tooltip to show up on the center of the calendar. For example every time you mouse over it will show up at the center of the calendar. Here is my code … --- ## [Using an array w/dynamic text fields - advance on loop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-array-w-dynamic-text-fields-advance-on-loop/328120)
**Author:** [@hootiehoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hootiehoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-array-w-dynamic-text-fields-advance-on-loop/328120 "2012-04-20T20:19:11Z")
hi! hoping to get some advice/direction/help here \[smile\] I have five individual movie clips that dynamically load names from five variables in a txt file (these all fade in and out and overlap the transition of the ne… --- ## [Dynamic text that loads next item on loop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-that-loads-next-item-on-loop/328118)
**Author:** [@hootiehoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hootiehoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-that-loads-next-item-on-loop/328118 "2012-04-20T18:51:27Z")
hello! i'm working in Flash CS4 with AS2 using dynamic text. I have 5 movie clips that each load a different variable from a text file. here's where i'm getting hung up - is it possible to have each of those dynamic te… --- ## [Problems with saving a highscore with Shared Objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-saving-a-highscore-with-shared-objects/328117)
**Author:** [@CJBaak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CJBaak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-saving-a-highscore-with-shared-objects/328117 "2012-04-20T16:56:19Z")
Hey, so I've been trying to get this problem right for a couple of hours now, but i just cant get it right. I'm making a game, and I'm trying to add a high score stat and saving it for next launches with Shared Objects. … --- ## [removeChild() problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-problem/328116)
**Author:** [@G\_siX](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/G_siX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-problem/328116 "2012-04-20T14:17:05Z")
Newbie askin again for those who willing to help.. Test.as package { import Test2; import flash.display.MovieClip; import flash.display.SimpleButton; import flash.events.MouseEvent; public class Test extends… --- ## [How to import .md2 file and manually control it's animation in Flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-import-md2-file-and-manually-control-its-animation-in-flash/328115)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-import-md2-file-and-manually-control-its-animation-in-flash/328115 "2012-04-20T12:51:54Z")
Hi I am a Flash developer. I use Flash CS5.5 for development. What I want to achieve is importing of an .md2 format file developed in 3DS Max 2012 into Flash. I am using Papervision3D/Away3D libraries to do so. Now, wh… --- ## [AS2 to AS3 convert](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3-convert/328114)
**Author:** [@melihgulcan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/melihgulcan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3-convert/328114 "2012-04-20T10:06:20Z")
Hi, how to convert the following codes to AS3? stop(); var lowHighScore=0; myData = new LoadVars(); myData.load("http://127.0.0.1/get\_score.php"); myData.onLoad = function(session) { for (var i=1;i<this\['cou… --- ## [Flare alternatives](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flare-alternatives/328113)
**Author:** [@peleburrows](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/peleburrows)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flare-alternatives/328113 "2012-04-20T08:40:47Z")
hi, does anyone know of any alternatives to the flare data visualization framework that is in regular AS3 and not Flex? http://flare.prefuse.org/demo much thanks [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=308) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=310)