# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=943 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 944 --- ## [Bytes to Readable format (bytes, kb, mb etc)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bytes-to-readable-format-bytes-kb-mb-etc/306523)
**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bytes-to-readable-format-bytes-kb-mb-etc/306523 "2010-03-16T23:27:49Z")
I thought this might come in handy for some people needing to convert bytes to a readable format. For example, I am making an uploader. This formats the bytes for you. public static function readablizeBytes(bytes:uint… --- ## [Flash link load text into non flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-link-load-text-into-non-flash/306522)
**Author:** [@chopficaro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chopficaro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-link-load-text-into-non-flash/306522 "2010-03-16T23:23:53Z")
so i got my page set up pretty much, to sumarize its mostly 3 divs. one with a flsh banner, one with a flash menu, and the other is the content div, with html in it. you click on a link in the flash menu and it loads … --- ## [Trouble with display object list](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-display-object-list/306521)
**Author:** [@skippers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skippers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-display-object-list/306521 "2010-03-16T23:15:14Z")
I'm having trouble understanding the display object list. I have a rain animation which I want to be slightly covered by a frame. This is the code so far in the main timeline. When I add the Frame in addChild it only cov… --- ## [How to use XML data to reference an instance name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-xml-data-to-reference-an-instance-name/306520)
**Author:** [@lackmaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lackmaster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-use-xml-data-to-reference-an-instance-name/306520 "2010-03-16T23:09:12Z")
I have 6 movieclips on the stage, each with a unique instance name. I just want to put them in order determined from an external xml file. I can get the name and order of each instance name evident from a trace, but I … --- ## [Array to XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-to-xml/306519)
**Author:** [@bigbstanley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigbstanley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-to-xml/306519 "2010-03-16T22:59:07Z")
I already know a bit about parsing through XML, however this is a bit tricky for me. I'm working with a dynamic menu created from XML. I have it working nicely, and that everytime you click on something in the XML, it … --- ## [\[FlashCS3\] Need Desperate Help with a GuestBook!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashcs3-need-desperate-help-with-a-guestbook/306518)
**Author:** [@Takmelius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Takmelius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashcs3-need-desperate-help-with-a-guestbook/306518 "2010-03-16T22:29:53Z")
Hey Guys, I've been trying to follow this tutorial and it's killing me!!! http://www.smartwebby.com/Flash\_and\_ASP/ \[angry\] Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong here?!? I uploaded the .fla file and here is t… --- ## [Compile error, type not found](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/compile-error-type-not-found/306517)
**Author:** [@stilllearning](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stilllearning)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/compile-error-type-not-found/306517 "2010-03-16T21:55:12Z")
Hi, I am an actionscript newbie, and I am trying to do something seemingly simple. I have an actionscript file with a class defined, and I am trying to define an object for that class in another actionscript file but… --- ## [Htmltext and images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-and-images/306516)
**Author:** [@regbolD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/regbolD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-and-images/306516 "2010-03-16T21:36:14Z")
when i insert an image over xml into textfield with htmlText, it automatically makes some kind of padding left and above them image. Is there a way to get rid of that padding? --- ## [XML Tags to HTML link tags](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-tags-to-html-link-tags/306515)
**Author:** [@zik80](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zik80)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-tags-to-html-link-tags/306515 "2010-03-16T21:24:54Z")
I have been tearing my hair out about how to effectively convert this string by replacing the "\" tag with link tags: \[INDENT\]\[COLOR="Blue"\]\Section 1-3; Section No:4,5\ and \Reading 6; Section 3\ are all you… --- ## [This site is so cool! How do you do some of this stuff?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-site-is-so-cool-how-do-you-do-some-of-this-stuff/306514)
**Author:** [@SokrMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SokrMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-site-is-so-cool-how-do-you-do-some-of-this-stuff/306514 "2010-03-16T21:23:05Z")
Hey, how would you create a background like the one on \[COLOR=#003366\]http://ux.plainconcepts.com/\[/COLOR\]. Especially the user controled part on the loading screen. I also wanted to know how to allow visitors to scroll … --- ## [TypeError: Error #1009](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1009/306513)
**Author:** [@newicz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/newicz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1009/306513 "2010-03-16T20:57:45Z")
Hello! My problem is pretty wierd… this is my code: stop(); import flash.display.\*; import flash.text.\*; import flash.events.\*; import flash.net.\*; import flash.utils.\*; import fl.transitions.\*; import fl.transitions… --- ## [Flash xml changes in server won't stay](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-changes-in-server-wont-stay/306512)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Bechdel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jim_Bechdel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-changes-in-server-wont-stay/306512 "2010-03-16T20:55:47Z")
When I make changes in my xml file on the server they won't change on my site. I'm on a Mac with the latest Snow Leopard OS. I use Transmit for my ftp browser. I tried editing the xml in Transmit but didn't stay. As soo… --- ## [LoadText Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadtext-class/306511)
**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadtext-class/306511 "2010-03-16T20:36:29Z")
I have a textfield on the stage, and I have made a class to load in some text into it. I just cannot get it to work :: would someone look at my code and see whats up. package { import flash.display.\*; import flash.e… --- ## [Controlling an external SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-external-swf/306510)
**Author:** [@andrewlong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andrewlong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-external-swf/306510 "2010-03-16T20:23:55Z")
I have an external swf that contains two frames. The first is merely a picture, the second is a 3d animation of that picture. When I load the swf I want it to stay on frame 1 for a while, then in response to an event go … --- ## [Working with multiple .as files question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-multiple-as-files-question/306509)
**Author:** [@oluc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oluc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-multiple-as-files-question/306509 "2010-03-16T20:20:57Z")
Hi. I am trying to find out how to make one .as file code interact with another .as file's code. like, if I had one .as file that specified options of movies and then when the user clicks on a movie (loaded through x… --- ## [Navigation with keyboard](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-with-keyboard/306508)
**Author:** [@Hausnfranz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hausnfranz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-with-keyboard/306508 "2010-03-16T20:20:40Z")
I am trying to set up some code that lets a user navigate (highlight and then select) a set of buttons using the keyboard. I am getting this error : Line 40, 1136: Incorrect number of arguments. Expected 1. I just w… --- ## [F8 AS2 How difficult is it to build a login form?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-how-difficult-is-it-to-build-a-login-form/306507)
**Author:** [@capdetrons](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/capdetrons)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-how-difficult-is-it-to-build-a-login-form/306507 "2010-03-16T20:14:17Z")
Hi, I am working on a game and can't get through the login screen. I've got this code in it, but I'd like to have the focus on the username\_txt input. How difficult is that? I have a slight idea on components and textFie… --- ## [Loadvars problemo, pls help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvars-problemo-pls-help/306506)
**Author:** [@Leo75](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Leo75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvars-problemo-pls-help/306506 "2010-03-16T19:58:15Z")
Hello everyone! I am using the following code to send some values do a php file. The problem comes when i actually SEND them (values). A browser opens up. How could i avoid opening the browser when i send my variables t… --- ## [AS3: Centering dynamic text not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-centering-dynamic-text-not-working/306505)
**Author:** [@VejOut](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VejOut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-centering-dynamic-text-not-working/306505 "2010-03-16T19:54:52Z")
I have an AS3 project I'm working on. All the text is coming in dynamically via XML file. I'm also using an external CSS to control the look of the text. Everything seems to be coming in fine. I can dynamically create a … --- ## [Platformer game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/platformer-game/306503)
**Author:** [@ubergoten](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ubergoten)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/platformer-game/306503 "2010-03-16T19:32:47Z")
Hey everyone, I'm on to working on a new game and it involves platforming elements. Basically going to be similar to that of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES- if you haven't heard of it just leave now please). Anyways… --- ## [Email when we receive a PM](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-when-we-receive-a-pm/306502)
**Author:** [@hunterboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hunterboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-when-we-receive-a-pm/306502 "2010-03-16T19:31:59Z")
According to what i experienced i think that we don't get an email when we get a PM. So i suggest that its better that Kirupa does it so that users will get to know if they have a PM to be replied to. Sorry if it is a … --- ## [IE9 Preview](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie9-preview/306501)
**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie9-preview/306501 "2010-03-16T19:14:15Z")
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2010/03/platform-preview-gives-web-developers-first-taste-of-ie9.ars http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/ (Preview download is not supported below Vista SP2.) --- ## [If/Else If/Else Statement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-else-if-else-statement/306500)
**Author:** [@Antsuperhack](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Antsuperhack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-else-if-else-statement/306500 "2010-03-16T18:42:01Z")
Hey all, Got a bit of a problem with the code I am writing for a small game. It's a horse racing game and what I am trying to achieve is if player 1 collides with the goal then the well done message shows. If player … --- ## [Bug in editing Motion Tweens?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bug-in-editing-motion-tweens/306499)
**Author:** [@boobear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boobear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bug-in-editing-motion-tweens/306499 "2010-03-16T18:33:43Z")
I'm brand new to Flash (started last week). Playing with motion tween editing and thought I understood the difference between using the selection versus sub-selection tools. BUT...... Under certain circumstances (and I… --- ## [3D Vanishing Point and importing swf's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-vanishing-point-and-importing-swfs/306498)
**Author:** [@andrewlong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andrewlong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-vanishing-point-and-importing-swfs/306498 "2010-03-16T17:53:31Z")
I created a 3d animation, put it in its own movieclip, and want to add two of them to the stage. Since they're in different locations, the animation looks different; I assume because the perspective registers around the… --- ## [Video Plays Everytime A Page Loads](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-plays-everytime-a-page-loads/306497)
**Author:** [@Unregistered00](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Unregistered00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-plays-everytime-a-page-loads/306497 "2010-03-16T17:48:03Z")
How can I play an embedded flv video automatically in a Flash website every time it loads a page? For example: When I click on the "About" button, I'll go to the About page. On that page, there's an embedded flv that I… --- ## [Managing a list component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/managing-a-list-component/306496)
**Author:** [@fartek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fartek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/managing-a-list-component/306496 "2010-03-16T17:25:04Z")
I've been having some problems with a list component lately. I've added about 50 items to it in actionscript using this syntax. myList.addItem({label:"Label1", data:"Data1"}); Now when I want to remove some of them I… --- ## [Swfobject](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject/306495)
**Author:** [@abhikumar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/abhikumar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject/306495 "2010-03-16T17:22:48Z")
\[COLOR=black\]when i use JS to embed the flash, this is one of the tags:\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]'movie', 'example'+\[COLOR=darkred\]location.search\[/COLOR\],\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]ho… --- ## [Brand New Unlocked Apple iphone 3GS 32GB......$270 including shipping!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/brand-new-unlocked-apple-iphone-3gs-32gb-270-including-shipping/306494)
**Author:** [@oioi09](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oioi09)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/brand-new-unlocked-apple-iphone-3gs-32gb-270-including-shipping/306494 "2010-03-16T17:04:49Z")
\*\*CLAUDE'S LIMITED is a registered and legitimate company that offer the whole world access to buyer Electronic product at affordable prices. Our product are 1st factory condition with 2years factory waranty in brand new… --- ## [Looking for how-to's for Flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-how-tos-for-flash-8/306493)
**Author:** [@SamTHorn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SamTHorn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-how-tos-for-flash-8/306493 "2010-03-16T16:29:46Z")
Hello there. I am searching for a how to learn Flash 8 for dummies type of website. I've attempted it many time to no avail. Thanks in advance. ~ Sam [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=942) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=944)