# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=597 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 598 --- ## [If (# between 2 values)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-between-2-values/318359)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-between-2-values/318359 "2011-01-18T04:58:10Z")
How can i shorten this or write a faster piece of code to do it? trace(between(33)); //20 function between(value:Number):Number { switch (true) { case (value\<10) : return 10; b… --- ## [List Component - Making the BG transparent in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/list-component-making-the-bg-transparent-in-as3/318358)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Remex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alpha_Remex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/list-component-making-the-bg-transparent-in-as3/318358 "2011-01-18T04:43:44Z")
I've done a ton of searching and I can find some solutions for AS2 that don't apply to AS3 (the use of \_global settings for the list). Does anyone know how to set the list background to alpha = 0??? --- ## [Http://www.2so2.com - Cool URL Shortening Service!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/http-www-2so2-com-cool-url-shortening-service/318357)
**Author:** [@thegeekcat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thegeekcat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/http-www-2so2-com-cool-url-shortening-service/318357 "2011-01-18T04:28:14Z")
Hey guys! I just found a cool URL shortening service that works absolutely great! Purposes: - To avoid URL garbling - To use the smallest space as possible - To read aloud - Manipulating visitors - Linking to blackli… --- ## [Middle of Image goes to the Middle of the Page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/middle-of-image-goes-to-the-middle-of-the-page/318356)
**Author:** [@treeleaf20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/treeleaf20)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/middle-of-image-goes-to-the-middle-of-the-page/318356 "2011-01-18T04:25:52Z")
All, If I find the the stage width and the stage height and divide each one by 2 then I know where the middle of my stage is. However, how can I use that point to be the middle of the image that I display on the pop up? … --- ## [Loader loading swf not working!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-loading-swf-not-working/318355)
**Author:** [@VeddyCent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VeddyCent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-loading-swf-not-working/318355 "2011-01-18T03:09:20Z")
Hi all, I'm having trouble with a simple loader not loading an external swf file. I have a set of menu buttons (created from a class) that store the swf file name. When these are clicked they run a function that supp… --- ## [cs5 test movie lose focus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs5-test-movie-lose-focus/318354)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs5-test-movie-lose-focus/318354 "2011-01-18T02:44:21Z")
Sometimes when i test movie(ctrl+enter) the movie itself looses focus behind flash IDE. I think its only when i'm tracing something. So makes sense to say the output gets focus as its tracing...but it only happens like 1… --- ## [AS2.0 and html pop-ups](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-0-and-html-pop-ups/318353)
**Author:** [@s6xspeed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/s6xspeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-0-and-html-pop-ups/318353 "2011-01-18T02:33:55Z")
Hi, i have an issue with html pop-ups. I have a page and it has a few buttons with different headings, i would like the user to click on a button and it opens a small html pop-up with some text and maybe a photo. This… --- ## [Displaying xml in text field](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displaying-xml-in-text-field/318352)
**Author:** [@art\_i\_choke](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/art_i_choke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displaying-xml-in-text-field/318352 "2011-01-18T00:46:30Z")
I'm trying to display an xml file (news.xml) in a text field (with an instance name of newsTxt). The data displays exactly as I want it to when I trace it, but when I try to load it into the text field, it only shows the… --- ## [Wonky dynamic constructors - new call?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wonky-dynamic-constructors-new-call/318351)
**Author:** [@lnsiu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lnsiu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wonky-dynamic-constructors-new-call/318351 "2011-01-18T00:35:01Z")
Is this really the correct way for dynamic constructors? It looks a bit wonky, but it works. //library linkage var symbls:Array = \[symb1,symb2\]; var m1:MovieClip = new symbls\[0\](); var m2:MovieClip = new symbls\[1\]()… --- ## [FREE photo retouching in exchange for 10 minutes of your time, no skills required](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-photo-retouching-in-exchange-for-10-minutes-of-your-time-no-skills-required/318350)
**Author:** [@digitalartgirl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/digitalartgirl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-photo-retouching-in-exchange-for-10-minutes-of-your-time-no-skills-required/318350 "2011-01-18T00:09:04Z")
\[FONT=Calibri\] FREE photo retouching in exchange for 10 minutes of your time \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\]Some photo retouchers charge 60 per hour or more I’m doing it free in exchange of ten minutes of your time. Everyo… --- ## [Image is bigger then size of screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-is-bigger-then-size-of-screen/318349)
**Author:** [@treeleaf20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/treeleaf20)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-is-bigger-then-size-of-screen/318349 "2011-01-17T22:57:10Z")
All, I currently have some code that displays an image in a pop up and just takes the width and height of the image. My problem is that some of the images are larger then my screen. How can I get the size of my screen an… --- ## [Htaccess restrict all but one page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htaccess-restrict-all-but-one-page/318348)
**Author:** [@mlk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mlk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htaccess-restrict-all-but-one-page/318348 "2011-01-17T22:41:36Z")
hello kirupians I've setup an htaccess to Deny a directory from All, and then allow individual ips (which are generated by php). I know there are better methods to secure a website, but the way the folder structure is … --- ## [Problem With Changing Properties of Custom TextField Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-changing-properties-of-custom-textfield-class/318347)
**Author:** [@marlonpando](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marlonpando)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-changing-properties-of-custom-textfield-class/318347 "2011-01-17T21:52:23Z")
I wrote a simple class called CustomTextField.as as follows: package{ import flash.text.TextField; public class CustomTextField extends TextField{ private var custom\_TextField:TextField=new TextField(); pu… --- ## [FREE video tutorials mentoring for five minutes of your time](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-video-tutorials-mentoring-for-five-minutes-of-your-time/318346)
**Author:** [@digitalartgirl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/digitalartgirl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-video-tutorials-mentoring-for-five-minutes-of-your-time/318346 "2011-01-17T20:57:46Z")
I have created a series of adobe premiere pro video lessons many people how have watched them love them here are some comments Good job, I appreciate this and it helped me with my project. Derek Seattle, WA  US… --- ## [Air browser and keyboard events](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-browser-and-keyboard-events/318345)
**Author:** [@james\_van](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/james_van)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-browser-and-keyboard-events/318345 "2011-01-17T20:12:59Z")
Ive got an air browser that loads a little "village" made in javascript. In the "village" the different stores have flash games. When a user enters the store, javascript loads the flash game using the innerHTML method.… --- ## [Error 1046 & 1180 PLS HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1046-1180-pls-help/318343)
**Author:** [@outback](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/outback)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-1046-1180-pls-help/318343 "2011-01-17T19:12:36Z")
Hi all, I'm getting a really annoying error message and could really use some help. here are my lines of code main.swf // main swf import flash.external.ExternalInterface; var urlParser = ExternalInterface.ca… --- ## [Integrating my own pic into a Kaleidascope](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/integrating-my-own-pic-into-a-kaleidascope/318342)
**Author:** [@denver](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/denver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/integrating-my-own-pic-into-a-kaleidascope/318342 "2011-01-17T19:00:16Z")
I've found this amazing kaleidoscope action script and put it into flash, but it has the makers pic in, i wanted to put in one of my own but have no idea where to start because i don't understand action script at all and… --- ## [How can I make such Snow effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-make-such-snow-effect/318341)
**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-make-such-snow-effect/318341 "2011-01-17T17:55:31Z")
Hi, How can I make such Snow (Fog) effect as it is in the following link: http://realcasual.com.ua/ Thanks for any help. --- ## [Full Screen without the use of a button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-without-the-use-of-a-button/318340)
**Author:** [@jadalmation](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jadalmation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-without-the-use-of-a-button/318340 "2011-01-17T17:45:19Z")
Now i know how make my Flash file full screen with the use of a button. But how would i go about it doing it automatically when opened? Thanks José --- ## [AS 2 to AS 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-to-as-3/318339)
**Author:** [@adg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-to-as-3/318339 "2011-01-17T17:26:08Z")
I was able to locate an answer to a problem I was having, however I want to start using AS3 to achieve the same effect. Below is the AS2 code that seems to be giving me errors in AS3. The variable AS3 doesn't seem to lik… --- ## [Wanted: textHTML links that trigger function instead of call URL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wanted-texthtml-links-that-trigger-function-instead-of-call-url/318338)
**Author:** [@screeg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/screeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wanted-texthtml-links-that-trigger-function-instead-of-call-url/318338 "2011-01-17T16:43:11Z")
I’m working on a game with text adventure-style navigation, and I’d like to be able to add links to text which would trigger a function (moving the player to a new location) instead of calling a URL. Is there a way to d… --- ## [Attempted Access of inaccessible method](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attempted-access-of-inaccessible-method/318337)
**Author:** [@wikiemol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wikiemol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attempted-access-of-inaccessible-method/318337 "2011-01-17T16:24:27Z")
I am trying to write a simple code that makes a movieclip bounce around the stage, yet every time I test the movie it gives me this error: 1195: Attempted access of inaccessible method stageWidth through reference of s… --- ## [Failure to Read XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/failure-to-read-xml/318336)
**Author:** [@treeleaf20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/treeleaf20)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/failure-to-read-xml/318336 "2011-01-17T15:44:57Z")
All, I made an XML file and then replicated that in a PHP file. I then just executed my PHP file and then viewed the source of it and then copied that into an XML file and had my AS read that file it works fine. However,… --- ## [Naming TextFields created using loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/naming-textfields-created-using-loop/318334)
**Author:** [@zeeto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeeto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/naming-textfields-created-using-loop/318334 "2011-01-17T14:13:04Z")
Hi guys, I can't figure out what is the syntax for assigning names to textfields created dynamically using a loop. for (var i:uint=0; i\<10; i++) { var myText:TextField = new TextField(); myText.defaultTextForma… --- ## [Endless SWF loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/endless-swf-loading/318333)
**Author:** [@Zyl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zyl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/endless-swf-loading/318333 "2011-01-17T12:24:41Z")
Hello everyone, I have one wierd question, I would be very grateful if someone can help ... I bought THIS template on Activeden. The temp. is ok, but when I want to load SWF file into stage there is an bug ... endless … --- ## [AS2 flash game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-flash-game/318330)
**Author:** [@Shahnaaz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shahnaaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-flash-game/318330 "2011-01-17T11:48:57Z")
I have a project to do and am feeling rather stressed about it. I need to create a flash game whereby there will be 6 pick up line voices and you need to match the voices to the faces of who you think the voice belong… --- ## [Restart the movie if no interaction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/restart-the-movie-if-no-interaction/318329)
**Author:** [@amjad\_desai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amjad_desai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/restart-the-movie-if-no-interaction/318329 "2011-01-17T11:37:42Z")
hi everybody I am looking for a way to go back to the start of my movie if there is no interaction for a particular amount of time..lets say 2 minutes.. any help will be apreciated --- ## [Turning off MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/turning-off-mc/318328)
**Author:** [@Igor\_Kool](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Igor_Kool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/turning-off-mc/318328 "2011-01-17T10:40:36Z")
Hello everyone, I have tried searching, but didn't find answer, so I have to post this. I have a button, in default, and rolled over state, it has Movie Clips. however, when entering the scene, the Movie Clip in defaul… --- ## [Vertical accordian, XML, AS2?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-accordian-xml-as2/318327)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Planet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Captain_Planet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-accordian-xml-as2/318327 "2011-01-17T08:33:03Z")
Hi, folks. I need to create an xml-driven vertical accordian menu (you know....like a stack menu which expands and shows the submenu). Now for things like this I can usually hack my own solution together from other ex… --- ## [Override old information with new()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/override-old-information-with-new/318326)
**Author:** [@OMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OMG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/override-old-information-with-new/318326 "2011-01-17T05:29:05Z")
myShape=new MySquare(5) inside MySquare constructor: theArray.push(this) the destroy() function: theArray.removeObj(this)//loops through array then slice "this" (MySquare) out. my dilemma: //somewhere else in my main… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=596) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=598)