# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=450 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 451 --- ## [Random angle ranging from value 1 to value2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-angle-ranging-from-value-1-to-value2/323350)
**Author:** [@drpelz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drpelz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-angle-ranging-from-value-1-to-value2/323350 "2011-06-27T00:45:44Z")
Hi folks, there's this thing that's driving me nuts.:( I want a random angle ranging from - let's say - 10 to 80 (degrees). I got some code but there seems to be a bug inside of it. It calculates a random number (wor… --- ## [Follow Closest With Multiple Movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/follow-closest-with-multiple-movieclips/323348)
**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/follow-closest-with-multiple-movieclips/323348 "2011-06-26T23:44:35Z")
Hello, I'm trying to make it so that there are a bunch of instances (let's say 20) that move around about the stage. There are also 5 other instances (let's call them followers) that move and rotate towards the nearest … --- ## [Namespaces for event listener functions ! argh!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/namespaces-for-event-listener-functions-argh/323347)
**Author:** [@Sophie\_Horner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sophie_Horner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/namespaces-for-event-listener-functions-argh/323347 "2011-06-26T23:39:19Z")
Ok, I'm new to this forum so.. trace("Hello!"); I'm up late coding and I've come to a halt here's why: I'm looking (desperately) for something that will explain why my "public class marquePage" is not working prope… --- ## [Need help on preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-preloader/323346)
**Author:** [@bharath119](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bharath119)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-preloader/323346 "2011-06-26T21:02:09Z")
Hi, I saw the tutorial "creating preloader and progress bar" and it worked for the imageloader. But, how can I use that for application "Mouse Trial" mentioned in tutorial on mouse trial. Help me with this. Thank y… --- ## [Creating preloader and progress bar -Tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-preloader-and-progress-bar-tutorial/323345)
**Author:** [@bharath119](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bharath119)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-preloader-and-progress-bar-tutorial/323345 "2011-06-26T20:32:49Z")
Hi, I studied the above mentioned tutorial. I used this code. function SetProgress(value:Number) { progress.width = value\*base.width; } preloader.SetProgress(.5); When I experimented it, got an error like thi… --- ## [Using the properties of an element in an array..Can I?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-the-properties-of-an-element-in-an-array-can-i/323344)
**Author:** [@rimacy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rimacy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-the-properties-of-an-element-in-an-array-can-i/323344 "2011-06-26T19:38:34Z")
i have an array containing all the bases in a game..... when my ship lands a proximity check is made between the ship and each member of the basesArray.... i want to iterate through the array and subtract the ship x/y fr… --- ## [Interactive Image Pan Tutorial - How do I contain size to MC?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-pan-tutorial-how-do-i-contain-size-to-mc/323343)
**Author:** [@yospeck](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yospeck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-pan-tutorial-how-do-i-contain-size-to-mc/323343 "2011-06-26T19:34:13Z")
(First type poster, so forgive me if I put this in the wrong forum) http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/interactive\_image\_pan.htm Hey guys, currently using the source files on the tutorials page, combining the stu… --- ## [Pure Actionscript Modal effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pure-actionscript-modal-effect/323342)
**Author:** [@Discipol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Discipol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pure-actionscript-modal-effect/323342 "2011-06-26T17:59:32Z")
Hello, I want to make a modal effect like a popup window in Flex, but with pure as3.:frankenstein: I put a filled Shape with a blur on it but doesn't look the same. I am assuming the blur effect is applied on the stage… --- ## [\[Ask\] Movement script: explanation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-movement-script-explanation/323341)
**Author:** [@nasi1215](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nasi1215)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-movement-script-explanation/323341 "2011-06-26T17:22:14Z")
I'm newbie in Flash and action script,just start learning T\_\_T... onClipEvent (load) { speed=10; } onClipEvent (enterFrame) { if (key.isDown(key.RIGHT)) { \_x+=speed; } else if (key.isDown(key.LEFT)) { \_x-=speed; … --- ## [ClickTag in flash banner as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag-in-flash-banner-as3/323338)
**Author:** [@luteczka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/luteczka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag-in-flash-banner-as3/323338 "2011-06-26T16:48:19Z")
Hi, I've made a banner that links to a page. I used this code to link: inv\_btn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, buttonClickHandler); function buttonClickHandler(event:MouseEvent):void { navigateToURL(new URLRequest(… --- ## [Loader problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-problem/323337)
**Author:** [@ersenaskin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ersenaskin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-problem/323337 "2011-06-26T12:49:46Z")
Hello, as you can understand, I am so new to AS3.. nothing happens when i run the code \[smile\] This is my Document Class.. package { import flash.display.MovieClip; import flash.events.MouseEvent; import Image… --- ## [Change the index or depth of the movieClip breaks the timeline animation- why!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-the-index-or-depth-of-the-movieclip-breaks-the-timeline-animation-why/323336)
**Author:** [@boywithumbrella](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boywithumbrella)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-the-index-or-depth-of-the-movieclip-breaks-the-timeline-animation-why/323336 "2011-06-26T12:48:54Z")
\[CENTER\]hi, why changing the index or depth of the movieClip breaks the the timeline animation of this movieClip !!!! \[/CENTER\] --- ## [I'm New Hhere](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-new-hhere/323334)
**Author:** [@naiptunnifack](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/naiptunnifack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-new-hhere/323334 "2011-06-26T10:16:19Z")
I'm new guys and just wanted to say hi! --- ## [Preloader question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-question/323333)
**Author:** [@Hvdstaal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hvdstaal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-question/323333 "2011-06-26T08:15:25Z")
Hi. I have a question about a external preloader. Normally you use a preloader in frame 1 and when its finished it goes to frame 2. But is it possible, when you have several swf pages, you use 1 preloader who loads t… --- ## [Problem managing assets for large (fighting) flash game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-managing-assets-for-large-fighting-flash-game/323332)
**Author:** [@ncholas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ncholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-managing-assets-for-large-fighting-flash-game/323332 "2011-06-26T06:15:55Z")
I met lots of problems finishing our beat 'em up game because of the bulky assets. The gameplay consists of two modes: 1. The normal fighting 2. Cinematic mode - where players are only asked to press certain buttons and … --- ## [Drawing API - Overlap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-api-overlap/323331)
**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-api-overlap/323331 "2011-06-26T04:59:02Z")
Hi, Is it possible to subtract shapes from a filled region? I've done this: graphics.lineStyle(0,0x000000); graphics.beginFill(0x000000,.9); graphics.drawRect(0,0,600,400); graphics.drawCircle(200,200,50); graphic… --- ## [Example app using MVC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/example-app-using-mvc/323330)
**Author:** [@Phenies](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Phenies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/example-app-using-mvc/323330 "2011-06-26T04:38:22Z")
I want to make a small application that allows the user to go through XML data thats put in a XML file. To make it more organized and so I can use the code later I also want to use classes and the MVC method. All I wan… --- ## [Undefined property onTileClicked?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/undefined-property-ontileclicked/323328)
**Author:** [@TheN33k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TheN33k)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/undefined-property-ontileclicked/323328 "2011-06-25T19:27:39Z")
Hi guys, I'm following a starter's guide to AS3, and it's giving me an error. I am following the guide exactly. package { //importing classes import flash.display.Sprite; import flash.events.MouseEvent; // end of… --- ## [AS3 help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-help/323327)
**Author:** [@Evil2k8](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Evil2k8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-help/323327 "2011-06-25T17:07:57Z")
I've made a calcualtor in Flash for an online game. Trouble is, I'm getting UIscrollbar errors when I'm NOT using the scrollbar what so ever. \[image\] Help needed. Can't use the Combobox because this is causing the bo… --- ## [p2p](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/p2p/323326)
**Author:** [@SticksStones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SticksStones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/p2p/323326 "2011-06-25T17:06:20Z")
Having been rebuffed in the actionscript 3 forum, I've discovered that there's P2P functions now built into flash. How does peer to peer in flash compare to electroserver or smartfoxserver for multiplayer games? Is it f… --- ## [Please HELP Me!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me/323325)
**Author:** [@camaleon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/camaleon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me/323325 "2011-06-25T16:08:39Z")
Hi guys. I'm new in flash in AS (ActionScript) I don't know nothing. :/ I have a project from school and I need your help Please! I need import data from Excel and make that those data when I click on start button … --- ## [XML random image gallery - non-repeating](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-random-image-gallery-non-repeating/323324)
**Author:** [@chomp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chomp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-random-image-gallery-non-repeating/323324 "2011-06-25T14:22:32Z")
Hi there, I'm using Flash CS3 and would like to create an image gallery that randomly loads images listed in an XML file without repeating any of the images until all have been displayed once. So far, I've managed t… --- ## [Global library?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/global-library/323323)
**Author:** [@meneedit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/meneedit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/global-library/323323 "2011-06-25T10:12:50Z")
Hey guys, I'm making this thread because I have searched in google for how to make a "global library". I'm sure this is not what it's called but i couldnt think of another way to search. If I start a new project and … --- ## [Getting lowest three different items in same table with mysql](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-lowest-three-different-items-in-same-table-with-mysql/323322)
**Author:** [@DemonGibi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DemonGibi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-lowest-three-different-items-in-same-table-with-mysql/323322 "2011-06-25T09:54:24Z")
Hi guys.. I'm very new to these server-side things.. I have a little project which I'm coding in AS3 Flash.. But I needed mysql and php for score recording.. My game has 3 levels, and it will show the user these 3 levels… --- ## [How to convert video files to MP4/3GP/WMV/FLV and other video formats?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-convert-video-files-to-mp4-3gp-wmv-flv-and-other-video-formats/323321)
**Author:** [@mamilama3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mamilama3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-convert-video-files-to-mp4-3gp-wmv-flv-and-other-video-formats/323321 "2011-06-25T02:56:40Z")
I am not very good at digital stuff and I don't know exactly what the video format is, such as mp4, wmv, avi, and so on. I only know my iPod accepts mp4 video, my windows movie make supports wmv and if you want to upload… --- ## [\[ASK\] Voice recognition in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-voice-recognition-in-flash/323320)
**Author:** [@BlackStyle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BlackStyle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-voice-recognition-in-flash/323320 "2011-06-25T02:35:27Z")
Hello.. is that possible that flash can develop voice recognition application? ex : if user says "A" then flash can call movieclip "A", or in the application e-learning, user just say "next" then the application goi… --- ## [Search: keywords?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-keywords/323318)
**Author:** [@wes\_design](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wes_design)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-keywords/323318 "2011-06-25T02:28:19Z")
Hey All: I was thinking maybe we can update the search engine for kirupa.com forums... When I search for keywords less than 3 words, I noticed I will always receive no items message can be found. which is ironic beca… --- ## [This simple code doesn't run, incredible](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-simple-code-doesnt-run-incredible/323316)
**Author:** [@joecoolman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joecoolman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-simple-code-doesnt-run-incredible/323316 "2011-06-24T23:41:44Z")
in timeline if you write a=5; if (a\>1) { trace("I'm inside the if's statements yeah!"); doOnce = setInterval(mytrace, 100, "This is a test!"); function mytrace(str) { trace(str); clearInte… --- ## [Custom Component freaking out Compiler](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-component-freaking-out-compiler/323315)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Martin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Josh_Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-component-freaking-out-compiler/323315 "2011-06-24T23:19:03Z")
So I've run into an issue I was not expecting... I have written a custom component in CS5 and exported it as an SWC. It works fine and dandy if I place it on a timeline with one frame. It compiles in a timely manner,… --- ## [Free Tutorials site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-tutorials-site/323314)
**Author:** [@freak46](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freak46)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-tutorials-site/323314 "2011-06-24T20:38:32Z")
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