# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=455 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 456 --- ## [getColorBoundsRect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getcolorboundsrect/323178)
**Author:** [@stii](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getcolorboundsrect/323178 "2011-06-20T04:57:57Z")
Hi Everyone, I have a question. I have a BitmapData with 2 red circles. I want to find the rectangle area or each circle. If i use \*\*getColorBoundsRect \*\* I get the smallest area enclosed by the 2 circles. How can i … --- ## [Creating a function inside of a loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-function-inside-of-a-loop/323177)
**Author:** [@legojoey17](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/legojoey17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-function-inside-of-a-loop/323177 "2011-06-20T02:28:05Z")
I was wondering if you could create functions using a loop, like so with just the !HERE! replaced with the method of creating it with the 'i' variable. Both the function name in the event listener and the function's sett… --- ## [Delay inside of an array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delay-inside-of-an-array/323176)
**Author:** [@drpelz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drpelz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delay-inside-of-an-array/323176 "2011-06-20T01:52:51Z")
Hi, I"m creating my first game which is based on the efg framework ( www.8bitrocket.com/books/the-essential-guide-to-flash-games/ ). \[smile\] What I'd like to know if it's possible to put a delay inside the processing o… --- ## [Achievements during gameplay](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/achievements-during-gameplay/323175)
**Author:** [@drpelz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drpelz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/achievements-during-gameplay/323175 "2011-06-20T01:52:06Z")
Hi there, I"m creating my first game which is based on the efg framework ( www.8bitrocket.com/books/the-essential-guide-to-flash-games/ ). \[smile\] I'm trying to create a simple display text thats showing up DURING ga… --- ## [Embedded fonts not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedded-fonts-not-working/323174)
**Author:** [@oluc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oluc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedded-fonts-not-working/323174 "2011-06-20T01:35:35Z")
embedded fonts aren't working for me in TextFlow. The non-embedded/pre-included fonts are working fine but if i try to add my own font, it doesn't work. i have the font set to DF4 and i have it exported for ActionScrip… --- ## [Keeping score](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keeping-score/323173)
**Author:** [@Tripolinero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tripolinero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keeping-score/323173 "2011-06-20T01:32:51Z")
i am making a small game and after finishing g the hit test to keep my character on top of the moving objects on the stage i wanted to keep the score so i added this little piece of code to one of the already available f… --- ## [Question about XML in ScrollPanes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-xml-in-scrollpanes/323172)
**Author:** [@amgt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amgt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-xml-in-scrollpanes/323172 "2011-06-20T00:04:53Z")
I'm working on my first website, and have mostly been using tutorials on Lynda.com which has been hugely helpful. I need several different scrollpanes in the site, one of which is a typical thumbnail gallery that uses X… --- ## [About function arguments](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/about-function-arguments/323171)
**Author:** [@smacks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smacks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/about-function-arguments/323171 "2011-06-19T21:50:12Z")
Hi My goal is to do an output interface to help me while testing. I got an input function in witch i set all the variable i want to display. To make it clean i would like to input any number of vars without having to c… --- ## [Refer a class from a nested movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/refer-a-class-from-a-nested-movieclip/323170)
**Author:** [@feesgo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/feesgo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/refer-a-class-from-a-nested-movieclip/323170 "2011-06-19T21:41:29Z")
I have the class avanzada.as: package { import flash.display.MovieClip; import pek.difuminar; public class avanzada extends MovieClip { } } I use it as document class and basically imports other classes. … --- ## [Wierd IK result: file attached](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wierd-ik-result-file-attached/323169)
**Author:** [@WarKirby](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WarKirby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wierd-ik-result-file-attached/323169 "2011-06-19T20:34:37Z")
Hi everyone, please play with the attached file! I’m trying to get a little figure working to point his arms at the cursor. I’ve done a lot of work on it and it sort of almost works. The wierd thing though, is that the… --- ## [Kirupa.com Site Footer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-com-site-footer/323168)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-com-site-footer/323168 "2011-06-19T20:22:19Z")
Hi everyone, As part of slowly going through and revising sections of the site, I figured I would run some ideas by all of you before making the changes \[smile\] Below is a mockup I created for what the site's footer ma… --- ## [Looping](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping/323167)
**Author:** [@loxfear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/loxfear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping/323167 "2011-06-19T19:58:30Z")
how do i make an X Y scrolling image loop so, that if u scroll by pointing the mouse in the corner it will just keep going over and over again (looping) ofc this sould work in any direction --- ## [How can I move the designed chain continuously on stage?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-move-the-designed-chain-continuously-on-stage/323165)
**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-move-the-designed-chain-continuously-on-stage/323165 "2011-06-19T18:16:59Z")
Hi, I draw a designed chain in the middle of my stage (the width of designed chain is exactly the same of my stage width). I want this designed chain to be moved continuously (From right to left) as long as the .swf fi… --- ## [C#, inconsistencies in Windows folder contents?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-inconsistencies-in-windows-folder-contents/323164)
**Author:** [@Valaran](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Valaran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-inconsistencies-in-windows-folder-contents/323164 "2011-06-19T18:14:24Z")
Hello, Say I've got this location: C:\\Windows\\System32\\config\\systemprofile\\AppData\\Local\\LogMeIn Hamachi, I browse to it with explorer (I've got admin-rights), systemprofile is read-only, but no problem. The folder co… --- ## [2011 Macbook Pro Advice. Reliability and 15in or 17in?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2011-macbook-pro-advice-reliability-and-15in-or-17in/323162)
**Author:** [@richimgd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/richimgd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2011-macbook-pro-advice-reliability-and-15in-or-17in/323162 "2011-06-19T17:16:53Z")
Hi guys, I'm thinking of investing in a new 2011 MacBook Pro. I’m writing this post to see from other designers if they also own a MacBook pro, preferably the 2011 model and why they made the decision on the spec, and … --- ## [Can I call a function within a function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-call-a-function-within-a-function/323161)
**Author:** [@mikaelf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikaelf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-call-a-function-within-a-function/323161 "2011-06-19T15:44:24Z")
Hi all wizz. I have a function within another function. Is it possible to call the function inside the function from the maintimeline. See example code. I want to call the function called sub from outside off the fu… --- ## [Problem with streaming video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-streaming-video/323159)
**Author:** [@Scyam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Scyam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-streaming-video/323159 "2011-06-19T15:25:12Z")
Hi people, I've just started using Flash CS5 this week and have built a website that has streaming video. I didn't try to do anything too clever and just used the normal "import video" method (the videos are in FLV for… --- ## [Senocular transform tool how to scale image proportionally without shift key?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senocular-transform-tool-how-to-scale-image-proportionally-without-shift-key/323158)
**Author:** [@Alvin\_Lew](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alvin_Lew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senocular-transform-tool-how-to-scale-image-proportionally-without-shift-key/323158 "2011-06-19T15:10:40Z")
Hi, i am using senocular transform tool in my flash, anyone know how to force user to scale image proportionally without pressing shift key? Thanks! --- ## [How to build Image Grid with Hyperlinks and Text from XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-build-image-grid-with-hyperlinks-and-text-from-xml/323157)
**Author:** [@pixelvoodoo425](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixelvoodoo425)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-build-image-grid-with-hyperlinks-and-text-from-xml/323157 "2011-06-19T12:43:08Z")
Hello, I am rather new to AS3 and was wondering if anyone knows any good tutorials for creating an image grid with text and hyperlinks. I want to create a page with art work where images are pulled externally and th… --- ## [Checking for a variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-a-variable/323155)
**Author:** [@charldesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/charldesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-a-variable/323155 "2011-06-19T11:22:45Z")
Hi I am trying make a movieclip pan across the stage on a set path, I have 5 buttons, when button 2 is clicked, the movie clip is moved to position 2, its moved on a timeline so a function starts playing the moviec… --- ## [Error #1006: restartSlideShow is not a function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1006-restartslideshow-is-not-a-function/323154)
**Author:** [@mikaelf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikaelf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1006-restartslideshow-is-not-a-function/323154 "2011-06-19T10:51:17Z")
Hi all, I am trying to call a function from my child to the main swf, but I receive error Error #1006: restartSlideShow is not a function. Could anyone be so kind and letting me know how to solve it? many thanx res… --- ## [Parallax AS3 Need help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parallax-as3-need-help/323153)
**Author:** [@Hvdstaal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hvdstaal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parallax-as3-need-help/323153 "2011-06-19T08:27:35Z")
Hi! I'm busy building a website in Flash AS3. I tried to create the same effect as www.coraline.com (click on enter site) But my file is scrolling too far. So far that there's white. You also can drag it with your mo… --- ## [Add color correction to AS3 gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-color-correction-to-as3-gallery/323152)
**Author:** [@Sakka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sakka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-color-correction-to-as3-gallery/323152 "2011-06-19T02:06:47Z")
Hi there, I have this XML gallery that I'm trying to add color correction to. I'm getting this error though: 1046: Type was not found or was not a compile-time constant: ColorCorrection. This is a step up from the … --- ## [Same Instance Name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/same-instance-name/323151)
**Author:** [@FlashAj325](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashAj325)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/same-instance-name/323151 "2011-06-19T01:34:56Z")
\[FONT=Courier New\]I have been making things like games and tutorials in Flash, and have been making buttons (like arrows) and instance naming them the same name. Whenever I do this, however, even though an error doesn't… --- ## [Tutorials: API](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorials-api/323150)
**Author:** [@wes\_design](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wes_design)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorials-api/323150 "2011-06-19T01:02:36Z")
Does anyone know any good tutorials for wrapping around the concept for working with API's? I have been trying to grasp my mind around the concept for APIs ever since FLICKR opened their network up. I try to work with … --- ## [Stuck.....Closing a MC and Returning to Scene1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stuck-closing-a-mc-and-returning-to-scene1/323149)
**Author:** [@doobiedubois](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/doobiedubois)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stuck-closing-a-mc-and-returning-to-scene1/323149 "2011-06-19T00:57:29Z")
Hello everyone, I've been working on this for what seems like an eternity. I have a fla file with buttons that cover most of the stage. I'd simply like to click a button to play a MC that will cover most of the buttons… --- ## [Ipad scrolling menu problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipad-scrolling-menu-problem/323148)
**Author:** [@icekomo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icekomo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipad-scrolling-menu-problem/323148 "2011-06-19T00:49:53Z")
I have posted this in the AS3 section but thought someone might know here. I am building an ipad app using flash cs5.5 and As3. I have a menu that I want to be able to scroll with my finger. This is the code I have thus… --- ## [Random numbers failing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-numbers-failing/323147)
**Author:** [@ben1996123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ben1996123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-numbers-failing/323147 "2011-06-18T20:45:34Z")
So I have been able to generate random numbers before, but now they just seem to be spazzing out randomly. I created 4 dynamic textboxes with the variable names item1, item2, item3 and item4. The code that I have used … --- ## [\[AS3\]how to? make stage and background unlimited](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-how-to-make-stage-and-background-unlimited/323146)
**Author:** [@fastboy619](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fastboy619)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-how-to-make-stage-and-background-unlimited/323146 "2011-06-18T20:19:34Z")
i want to make my game stageand background unlimited when when my player character moves to the right how can i do that? i wouldlove a sample code btw my background is a movieclip \*\*\[FONT="Impact"\] thanks \[/FONT\]… --- ## [TypeError: Error #1010](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1010/323145)
**Author:** [@FlashAj325](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashAj325)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1010/323145 "2011-06-18T20:16:00Z")
\[FONT=Courier New\]I am making a point-and-click game, and one of the objects is a pencil that I have placed in a cabinet. You have to click on a drawer, then click on the pencil to get it. I placed this code on the same … [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=454) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=456)