# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=807 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 808 --- ## [10 Of the World's Greatest Jobs :D](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/10-of-the-worlds-greatest-jobs-d/311234)
**Author:** [@sugirlxz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sugirlxz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/10-of-the-worlds-greatest-jobs-d/311234 "2010-06-30T20:41:59Z")
Resort waterslide tester, Professional prostitute tester,Bike rider-photographer for Google Maps... http://awessome.com/10-of-the-worlds-greatest-jobs Damn \[smiley\] --- ## [Hot spots on map](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hot-spots-on-map/311233)
**Author:** [@rserge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rserge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hot-spots-on-map/311233 "2010-06-30T20:39:15Z")
Hello, I have embedded clickable mc's which contain a btn symbol inside them, into the map\_mc.(I think this is correct to do.) I would like to center the map on that hotspot when clicked, and bring map to 100%scale. … --- ## [On load...load at 50% scale](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-load-load-at-50-scale/311232)
**Author:** [@rserge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rserge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-load-load-at-50-scale/311232 "2010-06-30T19:18:41Z")
On loading the first frame of the movie I am trying to load a map at 50% scale. I tried loading into the frame where the map is located... map\_mc.\_xscale=50 map\_mc.\_yscale=50 That did not work. I will be inserting … --- ## [Snap VCam to a MC?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snap-vcam-to-a-mc/311231)
**Author:** [@SplashKhat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SplashKhat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snap-vcam-to-a-mc/311231 "2010-06-30T19:15:18Z")
I'm wanting to design a sort of DVD chapters menu. Ya know, where each chapter has an animated thumbnail of each scene. I converted some small clips of animation into MC's. If I put one of those MC on the stage, VCam(… --- ## [MYSQL query wildcard, LIKE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-query-wildcard-like/311230)
**Author:** [@natronp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/natronp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-query-wildcard-like/311230 "2010-06-30T18:56:23Z")
trying to accept a string and check the database for similar but this isn't working: $data = mysql\_query("SELECT \* FROM entries WHERE entryName LIKE '%$title')" or die(mysql\_error()); is this enough or do i need mo… --- ## [XML parsing question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-parsing-question/311229)
**Author:** [@skullmonkey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skullmonkey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-parsing-question/311229 "2010-06-30T18:37:27Z")
First of all I want to thank You guys from KIRUPA for the great knowledge You share over the years. Now I need help from You. I googled this article on KIRUPA.COM http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml\_php\_parse\_beginner.htm abou… --- ## [Shortcut for exiting type tool in Photoshop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shortcut-for-exiting-type-tool-in-photoshop/311228)
**Author:** [@digitalmatt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/digitalmatt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shortcut-for-exiting-type-tool-in-photoshop/311228 "2010-06-30T17:53:44Z")
I've searched the web quite a bit for this answer, but to no avail. Anyone know of a shortcut to get out of Type mode in photoshop? Would be much easier than just click on another tool in the Tool palette. Thanks, homi… --- ## [Move object continuously](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-object-continuously/311227)
**Author:** [@imcabee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imcabee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-object-continuously/311227 "2010-06-30T17:50:24Z")
I want to move an object along the x axis continuously after a button is pressed until the object reaches a point. How can I achieve this? Thanks --- ## [Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem/311226)
**Author:** [@Felipe1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Felipe1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem/311226 "2010-06-30T17:33:45Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Felipe and i'm a Graphic Design student, and finally i got my first professional project, i made small gallery with XML, and my problem is that when i upload it to the server and i'm on the gal… --- ## [Senior actionscript dev need](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senior-actionscript-dev-need/311225)
**Author:** [@flashTD2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashTD2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senior-actionscript-dev-need/311225 "2010-06-30T16:45:03Z")
we are looking for a senior flash dev with good PHP skills to build an CMS app and some games for us please contact us to Gerar\_2676@hotmail.com --- ## [Adding special moves input commands ? (as3)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-special-moves-input-commands-as3/311224)
**Author:** [@Scheisse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Scheisse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-special-moves-input-commands-as3/311224 "2010-06-30T15:50:25Z")
I was wondering how you could accept inputs in AS3 for something as simple as making a character dash forward, to making them throw a fireball. Example: Classic arcade beatem up: tapping forward, forward (right, right … --- ## [Portal 2 mechanics shown](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/portal-2-mechanics-shown/311223)
**Author:** [@Iamthejuggler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Iamthejuggler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/portal-2-mechanics-shown/311223 "2010-06-30T15:05:28Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq5s5qQfkAA&feature=player\_embedded and two more at http://kotaku.com/5575764/two-wonderful-new-toys-from-portal-2 HOLY ..... \*\*\*\*. Glados' little speech at the end of the youtube on… --- ## [Help! XML gallery not loading full images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-xml-gallery-not-loading-full-images/311222)
**Author:** [@higz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/higz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-xml-gallery-not-loading-full-images/311222 "2010-06-30T14:54:40Z")
hi, Help please! I just created my first website, erikhigbee.com, but one of my AS3 XML image galleries are not working properly. I followed the XML Grid gallery tutorial at republicofcode.com to "T" and am using it on… --- ## [Optimization problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-problem/311221)
**Author:** [@sirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sirupa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-problem/311221 "2010-06-30T14:17:54Z")
hello, I'm learning about basic memory optimization stuff and I have an example I need help with. This is extended Adobe documentation example on BaseButton class. You need Button component within Library in order for … --- ## [Using classes and creating new variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-classes-and-creating-new-variables/311219)
**Author:** [@12sea21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/12sea21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-classes-and-creating-new-variables/311219 "2010-06-30T11:55:33Z")
I went to this site, and I got this code: import com.ahfx.Product; var myProduct = new Product(); myProduct.setQuantity(3); myProduct.setPrice(2.99); myProduct.setDesc("Teddy Bear"); trace(myProduct.getDesc()); trace… --- ## [Preloader percentage in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-percentage-in-ie/311218)
**Author:** [@003](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/003)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-percentage-in-ie/311218 "2010-06-30T11:55:26Z")
I've got a flash site which works fine... except, the preloader percentage in IE is.. well.. not how it's supposed to be... I tested it on every popular commercial browser and it goes from 1 to 100... in f...ing IE it pe… --- ## [Flash cs 5](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs-5/311217)
**Author:** [@imranalikhan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imranalikhan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs-5/311217 "2010-06-30T10:59:22Z")
i started my project on Flash CS3 now i opened my project on flash CS5 and when i compile the project it shows the following error . TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert flash.display::MovieCli… --- ## [Locking a MC to a path](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/locking-a-mc-to-a-path/311216)
**Author:** [@FunkMaster\_J](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FunkMaster_J)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/locking-a-mc-to-a-path/311216 "2010-06-30T10:56:17Z")
Hi all, I'm trying to find a way to lock a MC (or any other instance) to a path. Best way to describe what I want to do is ... imagine there's a drawn out rail track (the path), and at the press of a button a train (… --- ## [How to add text fields to form dynamicly and send to database](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-add-text-fields-to-form-dynamicly-and-send-to-database/311215)
**Author:** [@alapimba](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alapimba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-add-text-fields-to-form-dynamicly-and-send-to-database/311215 "2010-06-30T10:29:11Z")
Hi. I need to fo a form and the content be sent to a database but i'm stuck... I knwo hot to do forms and also how to send data to mysql using php. But now i need something a bit more complex and i'm stuck. I need … --- ## [Panning on mouse click with flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/panning-on-mouse-click-with-flash/311213)
**Author:** [@trino](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/panning-on-mouse-click-with-flash/311213 "2010-06-30T10:07:51Z")
Hi there, I am desperate to find a tutorial to achieve this kind of click and pan. I have trawled for days and found other tutorials, but not one specifically like this, where the user clicks on a link and the site pa… --- ## [Dynamic frame rates for scrolling text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-frame-rates-for-scrolling-text/311212)
**Author:** [@Hoodlum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hoodlum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-frame-rates-for-scrolling-text/311212 "2010-06-30T09:43:17Z")
I am tweening text slowly like a marquee style, and I cant seem to get it smooth (it's stuttering and jerky). I am embedding the font, converting it to a bitmap, turning smoothing on, then using GTween for tweening it. … --- ## [Cool](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool/311211)
**Author:** [@Timmytots](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Timmytots)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool/311211 "2010-06-30T08:09:42Z")
This is really cool: http://www.thuc.nl/champs And his site is really simple and effective: http://www.thuc.nl --- ## [Horizontal navigation needs a 3rd level](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontal-navigation-needs-a-3rd-level/311210)
**Author:** [@agent\_99](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/agent_99)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontal-navigation-needs-a-3rd-level/311210 "2010-06-30T06:49:51Z")
Hi Folks, I have created a horizontal navigation structure built with css - using the unordered list method (ul li etc.). I need the navigation to go out to a 3rd level. So from the dropdown navigation; I need to crea… --- ## [CF: Permissions problem / unable to delete files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cf-permissions-problem-unable-to-delete-files/311209)
**Author:** [@zzxjoanw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zzxjoanw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cf-permissions-problem-unable-to-delete-files/311209 "2010-06-30T05:45:03Z")
I’m attempting to create a file-storage application, but am unable to get the delete file function to work. The permissions for the directory where the file in question resides are set to allow deletion. This is the err… --- ## [\[AS3\] Trying to program Bloons clone - stuck on balloon loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-trying-to-program-bloons-clone-stuck-on-balloon-loading/311208)
**Author:** [@evakuate](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evakuate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-trying-to-program-bloons-clone-stuck-on-balloon-loading/311208 "2010-06-30T05:37:03Z")
Hi guys, I'm trying to program a Bloons clone (http://www.addictinggames.com/bloons.html) and I've got the monkey and the dart working fine. Now I'm trying to add the balloons and I"m not really sure how to proceed. This… --- ## [AS3 Variable is changing back to initial state](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-variable-is-changing-back-to-initial-state/311207)
**Author:** [@bidum00](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bidum00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-variable-is-changing-back-to-initial-state/311207 "2010-06-30T05:24:23Z")
I set a variable var currentPage:String = "b1"; When I click a button, the click should change the variable currentPage to the event.currentTarget.name and it does function btnClick(event:MouseEvent):void { current… --- ## [Drag / snap back (on a button)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-snap-back-on-a-button/311206)
**Author:** [@somdow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/somdow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-snap-back-on-a-button/311206 "2010-06-30T03:53:59Z")
hello all been searching google for a good bit now and find all sorts of drag stuff except what i need. what i want to achieve is this http://www.christiankragh.com/blog/?p=42 i can do the drag stuff etc...but i … --- ## [Links work in Safari but not firefox?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/links-work-in-safari-but-not-firefox/311205)
**Author:** [@Daimz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Daimz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/links-work-in-safari-but-not-firefox/311205 "2010-06-30T03:40:45Z")
I have just updated to Word Press 3.0 and checked my website in Firefox and the links don't work however in Safari they work fine. Can anyone suggest what I might be doing wrong? I am using spites to change the positi… --- ## [Accessing textbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-textbox/311204)
**Author:** [@blackout188](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blackout188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-textbox/311204 "2010-06-30T03:17:09Z")
I have a 2D array that creates a table with value that contain sum of 2 dices. but I want the result of the dice roll display on the appropriate text box on the table. I'm stuck at getting position of textbox which shown… --- ## [Loader/getchildbyname question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-getchildbyname-question/311203)
**Author:** [@holborner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/holborner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-getchildbyname-question/311203 "2010-06-30T03:08:53Z")
Hi all, AS3 beginner here \[smile\] I'm trying to do load in images from XML. And I need to assign a "title" variable to each image that gets added into a big container MC. I tried to trace its existance by doing trace(c… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=806) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=808)