# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=663 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 664 --- ## [Vertical Sliding Buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-sliding-buttons/316143)
**Author:** [@bellzax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bellzax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-sliding-buttons/316143 "2010-11-14T02:53:11Z")
Hi, I am new here but have a good amount of knowledge in Flash and as2 but i am completely lost on a project I am doing. I am customizing vertical sliding buttons that i found here: http://www.flashkit.com/movies/Scripti… --- ## [scaleX and width change, but the image stays the same](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scalex-and-width-change-but-the-image-stays-the-same/316142)
**Author:** [@wMattD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wMattD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scalex-and-width-change-but-the-image-stays-the-same/316142 "2010-11-14T01:51:02Z")
I'm trying to change the size of a 20 pixel by 20 pixel square. I have instances of this same class all throughout my code, and I can change them with scaleX and scaleY, no problem. But these particular instances do no… --- ## [removeChild gives me error 1009 :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-gives-me-error-1009/316141)
**Author:** [@tatsumaru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tatsumaru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removechild-gives-me-error-1009/316141 "2010-11-13T21:55:32Z")
Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. at object/removeObject() at document/objectCollide() I'm trying to remove objects when they collide (these objects are all of the same MC and class and con… --- ## [Flash photo gallery vs XML photo gallery: benefits?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-photo-gallery-vs-xml-photo-gallery-benefits/316140)
**Author:** [@azukizero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/azukizero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-photo-gallery-vs-xml-photo-gallery-benefits/316140 "2010-11-13T21:34:29Z")
Hi all, I apologize if the answer to this has been posted here before. I searched this forum and Googled and can't seem to find a definitive answer. I'm trying to determine the best approach for a simple flash photo… --- ## [Botched Links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/botched-links/316139)
**Author:** [@TheCanadian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TheCanadian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/botched-links/316139 "2010-11-13T20:38:56Z")
Whenever I link to the Adobe docs and there's a parenthesis at the end, it gets cut off. For example: http://help.adobe.com/en\_US/FlashPlatform/reference/actionscript/3/package.html#Vector() Any chance of that gettin… --- ## [gotoAndPlay does not work, why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-does-not-work-why/316138)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Geek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blue_Geek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-does-not-work-why/316138 "2010-11-13T20:16:45Z")
hi everybody , sorry for my broken english, hope i can explaine my problem . i am trying to run a specific frame inside a nested MoviClip. imagine please , i have a MoviClip whose instant name is called \[COLOR=red\]"aras… --- ## [Getting filename of externally loaded swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-filename-of-externally-loaded-swf/316137)
**Author:** [@aspect\_eleven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aspect_eleven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-filename-of-externally-loaded-swf/316137 "2010-11-13T20:03:22Z")
Hi, all, I am trying to figure out how to get the actual filename of an external .swf when loaded into another movie clip. var toTrace:String = getChildAt(0).name; trace(toTrace); That is what I have. It gives me the… --- ## [For .. in loop doesn't work properly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-in-loop-doesnt-work-properly/316136)
**Author:** [@Henky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Henky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-in-loop-doesnt-work-properly/316136 "2010-11-13T19:04:57Z")
In a small learning game, students must click on the proper button, representing a name of an element: \[COLOR=magenta\]on (release){\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=magenta\]searchElement("O",no=11); \[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=dimgray\]// searches for … --- ## [Flash shopping Cart](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-shopping-cart/316135)
**Author:** [@worthless](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthless)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-shopping-cart/316135 "2010-11-13T18:55:36Z")
Can anybody give me an idea how much it will cost to make a flash cart with "Add To Cart", "Delivery Instructions","Check Out" , "Payment Gateway" and so on.I know Flash is not best for this kind of work but I like to im… --- ## [Dispatch event and external swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatch-event-and-external-swf/316134)
**Author:** [@lope](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lope)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatch-event-and-external-swf/316134 "2010-11-13T18:30:44Z")
I am loading an external swf into one class and in the external swf I am dispatching event like so: dispatchEvent(new NavigationEvent(NavigationEvent.NAVIGATION\_CHANGE, id)); now when i load this swf and cast is as o… --- ## [How do I initialize a vector with an array of values?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-initialize-a-vector-with-an-array-of-values/316133)
**Author:** [@zeldalink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeldalink)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-initialize-a-vector-with-an-array-of-values/316133 "2010-11-13T18:15:19Z")
How do I initialize a vector with an array of values? I tried this and it complies fine, but does not work! langs = new Vector.\(\["en","fr"\]); I also need to load an arbitrary array into a vector, like this… --- ## [Linking text loaded via URL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-text-loaded-via-url/316132)
**Author:** [@xlifes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xlifes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-text-loaded-via-url/316132 "2010-11-13T17:56:12Z")
Hi all, I've searched the web and found dozens of post about linking dynamic text but none help me. I'm loading some text via URL, into a dynamic text box in flash. Meaning that I have something like this in my html … --- ## [Drag and Drop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop/316131)
**Author:** [@na\_il](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/na_il)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop/316131 "2010-11-13T17:39:07Z")
I want to have an image and when I click on the image , one can hold down the mouse and drag a copy to where ever on the stage and when one lets go, one can drag another and another with each copy still being able to be … --- ## [Gradient mask in CS5](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask-in-cs5/316130)
**Author:** [@jcg31](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jcg31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask-in-cs5/316130 "2010-11-13T17:08:37Z")
Is there a way to create a gradient mask in Flash Pro CS5? I am able to get it to work in FPCS4 but apparantly the process was changed or the functionality eliminated in CS5. Any help would be appreciated. Jim --- ## [Need screenshot tuts for the following 4 steps!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-screenshot-tuts-for-the-following-4-steps/316129)
**Author:** [@reni2040](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/reni2040)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-screenshot-tuts-for-the-following-4-steps/316129 "2010-11-13T16:09:51Z")
Hello guys, i got a code from net for making the website centre in all monitors. But i didnt find the below things in dreamweaver. So can anyone make screens for the below steps ?..It will be very helpful if u do it… thn… --- ## [ISO help creating a tween in with letter spacing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iso-help-creating-a-tween-in-with-letter-spacing/316128)
**Author:** [@Brigid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Brigid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iso-help-creating-a-tween-in-with-letter-spacing/316128 "2010-11-13T15:12:53Z")
Hi, I took a look around this forum and found some answers on how to create an animation in Flash where letter spacing is increased from around 0 to 15. In other words, the letters in a word seem to be expanding outward.… --- ## [BitmapData transit to color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-transit-to-color/316127)
**Author:** [@dnkupfer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dnkupfer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-transit-to-color/316127 "2010-11-13T14:06:40Z")
I'd like to change the RGB color of a bitmapData at run time but I'm struggling with the right syntax. For example, imagine I have a dark purple bitmapdata (0x4736c8) and I'd like to transit this bitmapdata to light purp… --- ## [Php form: receiving 2 emails on 1 form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-form-receiving-2-emails-on-1-form/316125)
**Author:** [@oneapple](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oneapple)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-form-receiving-2-emails-on-1-form/316125 "2010-11-13T09:42:50Z")
Hi, I'm new here... I've followed the instruction of creating the mail form based on this: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/flash\_php\_email.htm And everything works fine! I could received email but the curr… --- ## [Is Bruce Lee \> Chuck Norris?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-bruce-lee-chuck-norris/316124)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-bruce-lee-chuck-norris/316124 "2010-11-13T08:03:12Z")
Taken from the Bruce Lee wikipedia article: Bruce Lee - Wikipedia Physical feats Lee’s phenomenal fitness meant he was capable of performing many exceptional physical feats. The following list includes some of the phy… --- ## [Duplicating and manipulating Loaded SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-and-manipulating-loaded-swf/316123)
**Author:** [@suffolkmagic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/suffolkmagic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-and-manipulating-loaded-swf/316123 "2010-11-13T02:57:46Z")
I am trying to make a card game. The main fla file loads an external swf file that is a movie clip that has the card art images (one card art on each frame) This works good and I can view the loaded swf on the stage. … --- ## [Box 2d](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/box-2d/316122)
**Author:** [@jagguy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jagguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/box-2d/316122 "2010-11-13T02:30:16Z")
How easy is this to use? has anyone used it before for AS3 I am after some tutorials if you know of any. http://box2dflash.sourceforge.net/ --- ## [State machine and enterFrame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/state-machine-and-enterframe/316121)
**Author:** [@arthur\_pewty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arthur_pewty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/state-machine-and-enterframe/316121 "2010-11-13T00:55:58Z")
Hi, I'm new to AS/Flash but have an old-school background (C, assembler...). First, if you're writing a simple game and have a state machine that is called every frame to handle attract mode, gameplay, game over stat… --- ## [Aaugh, someone please help! (A footer problem)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aaugh-someone-please-help-a-footer-problem/316120)
**Author:** [@lilymc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilymc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aaugh-someone-please-help-a-footer-problem/316120 "2010-11-13T00:07:18Z")
For most of you, this will probably be an easy question, but I'm kind of a noob when it comes to coding, so please bear with me. I'm re-designing my wordpress blog/site and the problem is, there's an empty space below … --- ## [Flash to HTML back to Flash but need to add parameter. How? Help! Urgent. =(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-html-back-to-flash-but-need-to-add-parameter-how-help-urgent/316119)
**Author:** [@skygal07](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skygal07)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-html-back-to-flash-but-need-to-add-parameter-how-help-urgent/316119 "2010-11-12T23:11:32Z")
Hey guys, I'm not very good with flash. Can anybody please help me solve this problem? The sequence is like this: \[COLOR=Teal\]Flash preloader \[/COLOR\]\> \[COLOR=Teal\]Flash home\[/COLOR\] \> \[COLOR=Blue\]HTML\[/COLOR\] \> \[COLO… --- ## [Flash menu - how to use wmode function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-how-to-use-wmode-function/316118)
**Author:** [@jackieo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jackieo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-menu-how-to-use-wmode-function/316118 "2010-11-12T21:35:34Z")
I am using web building software which automatically generates the code for the parameters for a flash file after you insert the file and select the attributes in a form. I have created a flash drop down menu and want … --- ## [Php to flash help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-to-flash-help/316117)
**Author:** [@MMDrake](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MMDrake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-to-flash-help/316117 "2010-11-12T21:31:31Z")
Hi all, I am fairly new to flash and am learning as I go so please bare with me. \[smile\] In a table in my database I have a column (feats) which is a varchar(200). An example of what would be in that field is: a11a,a12… --- ## [Legal problem with font](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legal-problem-with-font/316116)
**Author:** [@tracenewbie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tracenewbie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legal-problem-with-font/316116 "2010-11-12T20:35:07Z")
I need to find a font allowed for commercial use in my flash game, but I'm having some trouble to understand the agreement. On http://www.dafont.com/foo.font it says "Free", but when I read the license agreement in the .… --- ## [Maximum number of simultaneous sounds in as3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maximum-number-of-simultaneous-sounds-in-as3/316115)
**Author:** [@tatsumaru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tatsumaru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maximum-number-of-simultaneous-sounds-in-as3/316115 "2010-11-12T20:29:50Z")
Hi there, I am creating an interactive piece for a uni project (I am Flash Noobish) and I've hit a dead end. \[frowning\] Currently my flash file will insert an object onto the stage when the user clicks onto the stage. … --- ## [Error when live, local fine. urgent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-when-live-local-fine-urgent/316113)
**Author:** [@ezalife](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ezalife)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-when-live-local-fine-urgent/316113 "2010-11-12T17:45:26Z")
hi guys, I've got an AS3 FP10 project compiling in FlashBuilder4. It's an Away3D project absed around a \*.dae file. It runs perfectly locally in the release/debug roots and runs fine if I move the release to a netw… --- ## [\[Help\] Skipping line ? WHY?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-skipping-line-why/316112)
**Author:** [@DieByMacro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DieByMacro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-skipping-line-why/316112 "2010-11-12T14:51:41Z")
I got some problems with my code, here is my code: public function left\_hand\_sides(a:String):Array{ var res:Array = new Array(); var r:Array = new Array(); var i:int = 0; var j:int = 0; var z:int; fo… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=662) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=664)