# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=582 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 583 --- ## [Targeting parent of clicked MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-parent-of-clicked-mc/318881)
**Author:** [@travisschau](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/travisschau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-parent-of-clicked-mc/318881 "2011-02-02T17:17:26Z")
hi there! this one's driving me crazy. I've got a button embedded in a MovieClip. When the user clicks the button (from the stage level), I want to return what MC the button's parent is, so that I can pull some variables… --- ## [Referencing the stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-the-stage/318880)
**Author:** [@rimacy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rimacy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-the-stage/318880 "2011-02-02T17:14:13Z")
I'm trying to reference the stage from my view class(AsteroidSuppyView). The view is a child of the document class. I'm tryng diffferent ways to do this but i'm getting the error: 1152: A conflict exists with inherit… --- ## [Diference between 'private function' and 'private static function'?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diference-between-private-function-and-private-static-function/318879)
**Author:** [@RubenFlash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RubenFlash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/diference-between-private-function-and-private-static-function/318879 "2011-02-02T16:54:52Z")
Something that's been bugging me - is there a difference between classifying a function 'private' or 'private static' in a singleton? It seems that they both do the same thing. Maybe some difference in performance? pa… --- ## [Please Help, Event listener disappears?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-event-listener-disappears/318876)
**Author:** [@na\_il](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/na_il)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-event-listener-disappears/318876 "2011-02-02T14:58:52Z")
:L \[frowning\] --- ## [Redirect after double-click](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redirect-after-double-click/318875)
**Author:** [@tut222](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tut222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redirect-after-double-click/318875 "2011-02-02T13:19:44Z")
Hi I use jwplayer with plugin that allow embedding video on another sites and I need to add function through AS3. I need that after double click on embded video it redirects user on my website. Same thing like on you… --- ## [Changing dynamic font via XML data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-dynamic-font-via-xml-data/318874)
**Author:** [@theMonitor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theMonitor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-dynamic-font-via-xml-data/318874 "2011-02-02T12:25:35Z")
Hello, wondered if anyone might be able to help... I am trying to create dynamic text fields in a movie that get their font information from an attribute in an XML document, i.e. \buttonFont="C:/WINDOWS/Fo… --- ## [Cracked glass effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cracked-glass-effect/318873)
**Author:** [@robert475](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/robert475)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cracked-glass-effect/318873 "2011-02-02T12:19:34Z")
Hi I am trying to replicate the glass cracking animation similar to the one as seen here: link The approach I took in doing this was to have the phone on one layer, the bitmap of the crack on the second layer and the… --- ## [Couple of issues i need a hand with](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/couple-of-issues-i-need-a-hand-with/318872)
**Author:** [@SessionDesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SessionDesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/couple-of-issues-i-need-a-hand-with/318872 "2011-02-02T10:11:47Z")
Hi, Okay, here's my problems. For some reason the text-shadow dosen't show in any browsers, why is that? In the submenu the hover background is supposed to be purple, why isn't it? If anybody could take a look at … --- ## [EventDispatcher inner working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eventdispatcher-inner-working/318871)
**Author:** [@Booya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Booya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eventdispatcher-inner-working/318871 "2011-02-02T09:45:51Z")
Hi - hopefully someone could help me out. I want to simulate the Actionscript3.0 EventDispatcher in JavaScript. If you have seen a rebuild of the EventDispatcher I would be pleased to know about that \[smile\] So if yo… --- ## [What is better to use "div" or "tables"?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-better-to-use-div-or-tables/318870)
**Author:** [@andykeating](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andykeating)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-better-to-use-div-or-tables/318870 "2011-02-02T09:08:44Z")
\*\*\[FONT="\] \[/FONT\]\*\* Hi all, I would like to know some doubts that I have. I have observer that some websites are using "div" and other "tables". What is the difference between those 2? What do I get or what … --- ## [Heavy looping](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/heavy-looping/318869)
**Author:** [@fikontrollet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fikontrollet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/heavy-looping/318869 "2011-02-02T08:44:40Z")
Hey, I'm having trouble getting my loop to run efficiently on slower computers. I've made some speed improvements, but i's still not fast enough. Could someone give me their 2 cents of how to speed it up? // all verti… --- ## [Retrieving randomized data from an array?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/retrieving-randomized-data-from-an-array/318868)
**Author:** [@takearushfan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/takearushfan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/retrieving-randomized-data-from-an-array/318868 "2011-02-02T07:45:32Z")
Hi again, I'm currently reading various books on AS 3 and haven't yet reached the parts that would enlighten me to my question. However, my impatient side is getting the better of me right now, so I'll ask here. (so… --- ## [Problem sending data to php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-sending-data-to-php/318866)
**Author:** [@JamminBill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JamminBill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-sending-data-to-php/318866 "2011-02-02T04:07:53Z")
I have two text fields. One is named txtFoo and the other is txtBar. They have numbers in them. When I click the btnSubmit I want the txtFoo.text and txtBar.text to be sent to a php file. Below is my code: var variabl… --- ## [Access constructor parameters from another function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-constructor-parameters-from-another-function/318865)
**Author:** [@Pier25](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pier25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-constructor-parameters-from-another-function/318865 "2011-02-02T02:51:14Z")
So I usually use an object in the constructor to receive the parameters like new Class({param1:00,param2:0099,etc). To be able to access those parameters from other functions inside the class I create an object, and co… --- ## [Embedded font works in one TextField, not in another?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedded-font-works-in-one-textfield-not-in-another/318864)
**Author:** [@Stickeroo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Stickeroo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedded-font-works-in-one-textfield-not-in-another/318864 "2011-02-02T02:13:15Z")
This is weird. I have a font embedded on, say, frame 11 -- it doesn't get used until frame 21. I'm preloading everything using Jack Doyle's LoaderMax classes. No problems there. What's weird is that after everythin… --- ## [Movieclip in embedded swf not centered](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-in-embedded-swf-not-centered/318863)
**Author:** [@donbon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/donbon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-in-embedded-swf-not-centered/318863 "2011-02-02T01:09:17Z")
I am having a problem trying to center a movieclip within an externally loaded swf. To test, I placed one instance of the movieclip on the first frame of the timeline on child.swf and centered it and the other is disp… --- ## [Minor problem in AOL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/minor-problem-in-aol/318862)
**Author:** [@nordink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nordink)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/minor-problem-in-aol/318862 "2011-02-02T00:26:31Z")
This page I've coded contains thumbnail pictures at the bottom. On every browser other than AOL, you can flip through these by clicking on the pictures or arrows. But in AOL (9) it is frozen! Does anyone have an idea… --- ## [Mouse help in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-help-in-as3/318861)
**Author:** [@krivia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krivia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-help-in-as3/318861 "2011-02-01T18:56:52Z")
I creat a custom cursor in Flash. function inicialGames():void { cursor = new Cursor; addChild(cursor); Mouse.hide(); stage.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_MOVE, dragcursor); } function dragcursor (e:MouseEvent… --- ## [Animating a text box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-a-text-box/318860)
**Author:** [@bsmh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bsmh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-a-text-box/318860 "2011-02-01T18:56:18Z")
Hi everyone. I have a MovieClip with a Classic Text Dynamic text box in it. I dynamically pull the text from an xml file and embed it in the text box. All works well. The problem is, I can't use timeline tweens with … --- ## [Dynamic text fields \*suddenly\* not parsing HTML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-fields-suddenly-not-parsing-html/318858)
**Author:** [@bklynFlshr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bklynFlshr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-fields-suddenly-not-parsing-html/318858 "2011-02-01T17:37:57Z")
Hello all! I have come across a bizarre Flash problem with dynamic text fields. I built a site in flash for a designer about a million years ago. The content in her portfolio's dynamic text fields loads from plain .t… --- ## [Matrimony](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/matrimony/318857)
**Author:** [@martin\_vino](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/martin_vino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/matrimony/318857 "2011-02-01T17:34:42Z")
i am using java script in my navigation bar..it is useful for my seo technique.... www.matriman.com --- ## [Overcasted superclass method not triggering subclass' method](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overcasted-superclass-method-not-triggering-subclass-method/318856)
**Author:** [@Geki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Geki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overcasted-superclass-method-not-triggering-subclass-method/318856 "2011-02-01T15:13:30Z")
Ok, Say I have a class called Animal that has a method foo() and I call it out within the Animal class. protected function foo():void { trace("Animal"); } I also have a class called Cat that extends Animal and … --- ## [Python server for local file system](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/python-server-for-local-file-system/318855)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Lexcuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alex_Lexcuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/python-server-for-local-file-system/318855 "2011-02-01T14:36:35Z")
I'm write python server for work with local file system. It's read file, change directory, write file with flash connection from python server. If wanna use this, you need ran cmd line and put on file TCPServer01\_02\_201… --- ## [Question how to increase game speed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-how-to-increase-game-speed/318854)
**Author:** [@mariovde](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mariovde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-how-to-increase-game-speed/318854 "2011-02-01T14:34:20Z")
Hi I'm building a simple flash game that shows up little spheres (different in size, x and y). Users has to click on them to remove them. the more seconds pass by, the faster the spheres have to show up. if you have t… --- ## [Hello frnds i am introducing my self](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hello-frnds-i-am-introducing-my-self/318853)
**Author:** [@tamilslvn007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tamilslvn007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hello-frnds-i-am-introducing-my-self/318853 "2011-02-01T14:21:08Z")
i am running three blogs that are not raniking in google my blogs are Dhanush Fans Club Vishal Fans Club Jayamravi Fans Club --- ## [CSS formatting and a custom font](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-formatting-and-a-custom-font/318852)
**Author:** [@Markomedia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Markomedia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-formatting-and-a-custom-font/318852 "2011-02-01T14:04:00Z")
Hi, all! In my flash project I use a CSS formated text field. And today I found a really nice font for it on the web. Is there a way to make the field display that font even on computers which don't have it installed? T… --- ## [Sailing on the scrollbar high seas and have a question or two](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sailing-on-the-scrollbar-high-seas-and-have-a-question-or-two/318851)
**Author:** [@chilldog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chilldog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sailing-on-the-scrollbar-high-seas-and-have-a-question-or-two/318851 "2011-02-01T14:01:18Z")
I'm trying to get a playhead to move across a grid, when it reaches the maximum space of the mask covering the grid I want the playhead to automatically scroll the scrollbar. Right now, the playhead will move to the end … --- ## [Error #2136](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-2136/318848)
**Author:** [@damienAlbern](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/damienAlbern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-2136/318848 "2011-02-01T10:08:50Z")
Hi I am using Flash 9 Flex SDK Flash Develop Here is the exact error I get in FD; "\[Fault\] exception, information=Error: Error #2136: The SWF file file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/My%20Documents/i… --- ## [Online Portfolio with multi-preloaders](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/online-portfolio-with-multi-preloaders/318846)
**Author:** [@nick\_barry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nick_barry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/online-portfolio-with-multi-preloaders/318846 "2011-02-01T08:34:31Z")
So, The past couple of days I've been trying create a flash portfolio, with preloaders for each different project. Sound easy enough? Apparently not for me. So I'm trying to structure the page like this. … --- ## [Flash trauma](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-trauma/318845)
**Author:** [@bignorrs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bignorrs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 7:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-trauma/318845 "2011-02-01T07:43:22Z")
norning all, Im trying to build my first website using flash cs4. Ive not used flash and am trying to blunder my way through the learning curve! the problem im having tat the moment is installing a photo carousel compone… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=581) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=583)