# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=670 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 671 --- ## [Preloader to a scaleable background image?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-to-a-scaleable-background-image/315915)
**Author:** [@Ikaami](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ikaami)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-to-a-scaleable-background-image/315915 "2010-11-07T20:24:21Z")
Hi, I used this tutorial, or so to speak- this piece of code: http://www.bensonarts.com/flash/fullscreen-background-images-in-flash/ to create a scaleable background image, now I want to place it on my website. The pro… --- ## [XML Grid Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-grid-gallery/315914)
**Author:** [@treeleaf20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/treeleaf20)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-grid-gallery/315914 "2010-11-07T20:14:49Z")
All, I've looked at the tutorial on this site: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm It looks good but I'd actually like to load the thumbnails (from XML) as a grid so maybe like 4 across … --- ## [AS3 Programmers & Animators!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-programmers-animators/315913)
**Author:** [@MrKnoxxville](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MrKnoxxville)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-programmers-animators/315913 "2010-11-07T19:10:12Z")
Narrow Monolith Games are on the lookout for Super Human AS3 Programmers and Animators to help develop a British 2D Physics based adventure! Yes! The project (which, for the purposes of this post, we shall code nam… --- ## [Swf address](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-address/315912)
**Author:** [@pumpkin05](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pumpkin05)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-address/315912 "2010-11-07T17:55:39Z")
Hi everyone , Im using swf address at the moment all is working well but there is one thing I would like to tweak. The code below displays my URL as www.swfaddress.com/#this?id=That What code do I need to change to … --- ## [cacheAsBitmap question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cacheasbitmap-question/315911)
**Author:** [@tbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cacheasbitmap-question/315911 "2010-11-07T17:35:24Z")
i guess im dong this wrong... i create movieclips up front. cache them as bitmap. when i add and remove them from the display list, there is a slight stutter/pause. If i don't cache them as bitmap, there is no stutte… --- ## [Fly Like a G6 Soul Train](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fly-like-a-g6-soul-train/315910)
**Author:** [@CodyDietz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CodyDietz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fly-like-a-g6-soul-train/315910 "2010-11-07T15:31:41Z")
Video I made. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=269rwg8sXV0 --- ## [Slide and Snap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-and-snap/315909)
**Author:** [@omnivibe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/omnivibe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-and-snap/315909 "2010-11-07T14:50:22Z")
I'm having trouble figuring out the code to make an object slide or snap. I.e. imagine a checkerboard. I want it to be able to move only horizontally or vertically, from any square. But I also want to make it feel smoo… --- ## [Xml query for string type](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-query-for-string-type/315908)
**Author:** [@asparmonad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asparmonad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-query-for-string-type/315908 "2010-11-07T13:40:25Z")
I have a problem with flash and xml: var testXML:XML = \ \ \hi\ \hello\ \ \ \actionScript\ \flashxml\ **Author:** [@wreckx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wreckx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mute-unmute/315907 "2010-11-07T11:26:04Z") Hi everyone, i will try to make it clear as much as possible (sorry for my english) my video are in a MC called (video1) .. i insert this in another MC called Page1 (everything works perfectely) the video are playi… --- ## [Blitting CopyPixels with Pooling BitmapData](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blitting-copypixels-with-pooling-bitmapdata/315906)
**Author:** [@ayumilove](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ayumilove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blitting-copypixels-with-pooling-bitmapdata/315906 "2010-11-07T11:19:05Z")
What do you think about mixing this two up? Would it lead to better performance for the scenario described below? However, method done below still contains jerking/stuttering in animation. Any solution to remove the stu… --- ## [Call AS function from SWF embedded with "swfobject.embedSWF"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-as-function-from-swf-embedded-with-swfobject-embedswf/315905)
**Author:** [@flashgroove](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashgroove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-as-function-from-swf-embedded-with-swfobject-embedswf/315905 "2010-11-07T10:50:30Z")
I am trying to call an ActionScript function from a SWF embedded using "swfobject.embedSWF". The SWF is also located in an iframe. In the ActionScript code, I have used "ExternalInterface": import flash.external.E… --- ## [Flash Button to Lightbox Iframe](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-button-to-lightbox-iframe/315904)
**Author:** [@mcruwan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mcruwan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-button-to-lightbox-iframe/315904 "2010-11-07T08:15:38Z")
HI Guys I am trying to work on something. Need to figure out a way to work Light box Iframe on a flash button the Iframe light box is here http://fancybox.net/ And I found a light box image from a flash button … --- ## [Flash Button to Lightbox Iframe](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-button-to-lightbox-iframe/315903)
**Author:** [@mcruwan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mcruwan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-button-to-lightbox-iframe/315903 "2010-11-07T08:14:56Z")
HI Guys I am trying to work on something. Need to figure out a way to work Light box Iframe on a flash button the Iframe light box is here http://fancybox.net/ And I found a light box image from a flash button … --- ## [XML Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-help/315901)
**Author:** [@worthless](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthless)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-help/315901 "2010-11-07T06:33:50Z")
In a Flash XML Template to open two you tube videos in new window rather in the same window how I write the Code . I tried with something link "\_blank" which not worked and I think there is something which is not know t… --- ## [CSS: unwanted fade between image repeat](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-unwanted-fade-between-image-repeat/315900)
**Author:** [@spyderfx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spyderfx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-unwanted-fade-between-image-repeat/315900 "2010-11-07T06:29:28Z")
www.apartmentrehabspecialists.com For some reason across the top nav, the background has these little spaces between where the color fades. I can't figure out whether this is a code thing or how I'm saving it in photos… --- ## [XML Tile Map Scrolling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-tile-map-scrolling/315899)
**Author:** [@LogicCreations](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LogicCreations)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-tile-map-scrolling/315899 "2010-11-07T06:16:59Z")
Hello all, I have been looking at tutorials for the last few days and have now got my map tiles all sorted out and in my flash game. I am struggling to find some tutorials on scrolling using the XML tile format. ht… --- ## [Error message](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-message/315898)
**Author:** [@freshy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freshy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-message/315898 "2010-11-07T05:32:33Z")
Hi, I encounter an error message that I am not able to fix it. Seeking help from those expert, thanks beforehand. \ **Author:** [@VeddyCent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VeddyCent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-parameters/315895 "2010-11-07T03:32:39Z") Hi everyone, I'm trying to send a dynamic textbox instance name as a parameter, so I can use it in a function. e.g. btn\_play.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN, playVideo); function playVideo(event.MouseEven… --- ## [Free article Directory](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-article-directory/315894)
**Author:** [@moume2222](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/moume2222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-article-directory/315894 "2010-11-07T02:37:44Z")
It is one of the oldest articles directory, where writers can submit their articles and share them with the rest of the world. It is a clean site where quality is highly valued. We have loyal writers who have been wit… --- ## [Search function in Flash Template](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-function-in-flash-template/315893)
**Author:** [@worthless](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthless)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-function-in-flash-template/315893 "2010-11-07T02:23:35Z")
Advise me how can I implement Search function in Flash Template / Website. I seek good tutorial and your wise advise. Regards Worthless --- ## [Please help - SendAndLoad problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-sendandload-problem/315892)
**Author:** [@wildliferescuer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wildliferescuer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-sendandload-problem/315892 "2010-11-07T01:14:51Z")
Please help I am trying to make a rss reader in flash using a php proxy to get the xml file from the external domain. The problem I have is I wish to send a variable url called 'url' thats used by the php to get the xml… --- ## [Loading random swf files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-random-swf-files/315891)
**Author:** [@Lotuseye](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lotuseye)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-random-swf-files/315891 "2010-11-07T00:57:17Z")
I have code that plays a random swf file from an array. stop(); var movieArray:Array = \['home lotus','recall','doors'\]; var loader:Loader = new Loader(); var index:int = movieArray.length \* Math.random(); var url:St… --- ## [Trying to add new buttons to 'slider tutorial'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-add-new-buttons-to-slider-tutorial/315890)
**Author:** [@scienceguy22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scienceguy22)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-add-new-buttons-to-slider-tutorial/315890 "2010-11-07T00:55:02Z")
I am doing the tutorial listed below.. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/menu\_with\_slider.htm And I am trying to save time by opening the source file and changing it to support my pictures/etc. instead of start… --- ## [Remove duplicates of a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-duplicates-of-a-movieclip/315889)
**Author:** [@tracenewbie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tracenewbie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-duplicates-of-a-movieclip/315889 "2010-11-07T00:09:42Z")
To remove duplicates of a movieclip, write this at the same place as your duplicate code: if( condition ){this.unloadMovie();} --- ## [Serious help needed with MovieClip Preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/serious-help-needed-with-movieclip-preloader/315888)
**Author:** [@gueycito](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gueycito)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/serious-help-needed-with-movieclip-preloader/315888 "2010-11-07T00:07:51Z")
Hello, I need help! My problem is the following, I want a MovieClip to play as its loading the content in the background, I already have the MC animated, the "loader", how do I do this! I tried this way frame1 ifFr… --- ## [Image gallery problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-problem/315887)
**Author:** [@shujaat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shujaat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-problem/315887 "2010-11-06T23:14:44Z")
Hi, there i found a nice fade in and out image gallery, i wanted to update it with two things, 1 is to add arrows for next and previous what i have done but it disturbing slideshow thats why i stoped it, other is to add… --- ## [MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN works but MouseEvent.CLICK doesn't](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouseevent-mouse-down-works-but-mouseevent-click-doesnt/315886)
**Author:** [@wMattD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wMattD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouseevent-mouse-down-works-but-mouseevent-click-doesnt/315886 "2010-11-06T22:42:00Z")
I'm making a button for the first time, and I wanted to use a full click to drive it. However, when I use addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, onClickHandler); nothing happens when I click on it. When I use (with the res… --- ## [ComboBox Selection to update a DataGrid..Please Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-selection-to-update-a-datagrid-please-help/315885)
**Author:** [@mjoel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mjoel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-selection-to-update-a-datagrid-please-help/315885 "2010-11-06T21:31:16Z")
Hello I am very new to ActionScript and I'am trying to create a Flex Application where users can select courses from a combo box based on the department that offers the course. The combo box has an XML variable as its d… --- ## [Send Variables one way from Flash to PHP, and then opening the PHP page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/send-variables-one-way-from-flash-to-php-and-then-opening-the-php-page/315884)
**Author:** [@amr8521](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amr8521)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/send-variables-one-way-from-flash-to-php-and-then-opening-the-php-page/315884 "2010-11-06T21:15:50Z")
Hi. I want to send variables from my Flash (AS2) movie to a PHP file that would then process the variables and echo them, but echo in an HTML page. Basically, I want to make my Flash movie form the equivalent of an HTML … --- ## [Make movieclip B follow x-coordinate of movieclip A](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-movieclip-b-follow-x-coordinate-of-movieclip-a/315883)
**Author:** [@tracenewbie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tracenewbie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-movieclip-b-follow-x-coordinate-of-movieclip-a/315883 "2010-11-06T20:50:42Z")
Could someone give me advice on how to do this? This is what I want to do: //We have movieclip A and B --------------------\*\* ----------------------- -------\[A\]------------- //B is moving left, want to follow A's y… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=669) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=671)