# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=965 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 966 --- ## [Keyboard input bug with non-english chars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-input-bug-with-non-english-chars/305768)
**Author:** [@BeatTorrent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BeatTorrent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-input-bug-with-non-english-chars/305768 "2010-03-03T10:25:16Z")
Hi community, i'm facing a weird problem with the following flex application (something very simple, couldn't be more): \ \ **Author:** [@mtd10](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mtd10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-loading-an-flv-external-video-into-a-swf-file/305767 "2010-03-03T10:02:05Z") I'm trying to load some external videos into my project but I'm having some problems. This is what I've done but I recieve this error when I run the swf file. 1046: Type was not found or was not a compile-time constant… --- ## [Stage limits](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-limits/305766)
**Author:** [@nednarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nednarb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-limits/305766 "2010-03-03T09:55:10Z")
I'm new to flash and was wondering if there was a way to control both the size of the stage (so it shows differently on different resolution monitors) and if there was a way to hide stuff that sits just off stage. (I hav… --- ## [Dynamic Xml Access](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-xml-access/305765)
**Author:** [@LS05](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LS05)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-xml-access/305765 "2010-03-03T09:39:43Z")
Hi guys, i've this xml: \ \ \ \01/01/2010\ \Titolo notizia 1\ \ \ \ **Author:** [@Env](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Env)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-do-text-affect/305764 "2010-03-03T09:39:28Z") Hi How would I go about doing this text effect in Photoshop, After Effects or Flash.. I am guessing Flash would be the easiest way to animate it and photoshop the most difficult http://tinyurl.com/yceoaq7 The text … --- ## [Web Services, .net returning multiple related data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-services-net-returning-multiple-related-data/305763)
**Author:** [@parms](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/parms)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-services-net-returning-multiple-related-data/305763 "2010-03-03T08:31:22Z")
Hi I am trying to use web services for the first time. I am using .net 2.0. I am tring to get what is essentially an array of data. This approach would work. Dim test As New ArrayList test.Add("one") … --- ## [Garbage Collection with MovieClips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-with-movieclips/305761)
**Author:** [@Farzher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Farzher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-with-movieclips/305761 "2010-03-03T07:14:40Z")
var a:MovieClip = new MovieClip(); var dict:Dictionary = new Dictionary(true); dict\[a\] = true; a = null; How come the movieclip never gets cleared, but if i change MovieClip to Object it gets cleared, im using this cod… --- ## [Code fading in and out captions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-fading-in-and-out-captions/305760)
**Author:** [@chockybickyman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chockybickyman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-fading-in-and-out-captions/305760 "2010-03-03T06:43:24Z")
Is there any reason why some of these captions aren't displaying? The scalpal, knife, and blade arent displaying all the others are fine, the code is basically the same the whole way through. // OBJECT - FELT STRIP f… --- ## [Save a symbol for use in other projects?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-a-symbol-for-use-in-other-projects/305759)
**Author:** [@chopficaro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chopficaro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-a-symbol-for-use-in-other-projects/305759 "2010-03-03T06:14:43Z")
ive made a symbol and i want to make instances of it in many projects. ive tried exporting it as an swc but then it wont let me import it to the library, seems to not want to import swcs to the library --- ## [Website client working environment](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/website-client-working-environment/305758)
**Author:** [@jjmaster\_j](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jjmaster_j)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/website-client-working-environment/305758 "2010-03-03T05:54:41Z")
I am trying to find out a way to share the progression of my website work with my client. I need guidance on how to create an account or space on my existing hosting web server or something else where my client can acces… --- ## [hitTest help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-help/305756)
**Author:** [@silverneo188](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/silverneo188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-help/305756 "2010-03-03T05:29:50Z")
okay im making a game where when you click a line is drawn in the direction you clicked. I need to use hitTest with it, how would i go about doin that? here is the stuff This is on the main timeline, it links to the gu… --- ## [Which do you recommend for this persistent world](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-do-you-recommend-for-this-persistent-world/305755)
**Author:** [@shazzmoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shazzmoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-do-you-recommend-for-this-persistent-world/305755 "2010-03-03T05:09:44Z")
I've been reading a lot about the differences between electrosever, project darkstar, and smart fox. I am still unsure as to which would best fit my needs. (if this has been discussed elsewhere please direct me, but i h… --- ## [Embed Youtube in AS 3 Website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embed-youtube-in-as-3-website/305754)
**Author:** [@bilbobob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bilbobob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embed-youtube-in-as-3-website/305754 "2010-03-03T05:02:42Z")
Hi, I was wondering if there is a way to embed a youtube video in a flash page using actionscript 3. I have found several examples online for actionscript 2, but I need it in 3. If there isn't a way, is there a way to … --- ## [Navigation Menu Actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-menu-actionscript/305753)
**Author:** [@Ricardo73](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricardo73)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-menu-actionscript/305753 "2010-03-03T04:59:31Z")
\[FONT=Calibri\] I have taken over the project from another developer and tried to reutilize as much of what was done, specially the menu part which has more AS and I am not an expert in actionscript. \[/FONT\] \[FONT=C… --- ## [swfObject Graphical User Interface](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject-graphical-user-interface/305752)
**Author:** [@snorris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snorris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject-graphical-user-interface/305752 "2010-03-03T04:33:34Z")
Hi All, I'm back. Can you guys please check out my application Beta and provide feedback? Anyone who provides actionable feedback will receive a free copy of the software when it goes live. https://www.box.net/file… --- ## [Angle issue - Need help with finding coordinates](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/angle-issue-need-help-with-finding-coordinates/305750)
**Author:** [@Snivvle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Snivvle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/angle-issue-need-help-with-finding-coordinates/305750 "2010-03-03T03:36:12Z")
I have worked with trig before, but kinda just on overload and can't figure this out. Imagine two movieclips, both on the same Y axis. I want one MC to be able to diagonally move to the other MC X axis, all while makin… --- ## [Problems with AS2 in Mac Firefox receiving JS mouse events](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-as2-in-mac-firefox-receiving-js-mouse-events/305749)
**Author:** [@kmcfarland](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kmcfarland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-as2-in-mac-firefox-receiving-js-mouse-events/305749 "2010-03-03T03:13:30Z")
AS2, Flash CS4. We're using ExternalInterface to get callbacks from JavaScript for mouseover and mouseout when the user rolls on or off the .swf on a page. This works fine in all situations except for one: If the .swf … --- ## [Game Help Plz, AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-help-plz-as2/305747)
**Author:** [@silverneo188](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/silverneo188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/game-help-plz-as2/305747 "2010-03-03T01:49:17Z")
I have a game running at 30 fps ( i say that because it might be part of the problem but i hope not. I have a clip with this code onClipEvent(enterFrame){ \_x = \_root.hero.\_x \_y = \_root.hero.\_y } but whenever hero… --- ## [Stop software patents](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-software-patents/305746)
**Author:** [@kadaj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kadaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stop-software-patents/305746 "2010-03-03T01:27:17Z")
Sign this and help supporting to stop software patents http://petition.stopsoftwarepatents.eu/ --- ## [Green Horn here: can this be done in Flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/green-horn-here-can-this-be-done-in-flash/305744)
**Author:** [@JJeffers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JJeffers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/green-horn-here-can-this-be-done-in-flash/305744 "2010-03-03T00:28:48Z")
I've been learning Flash for a few months and was wondering if the scrolling type image display on http://www.scscontracting.net can be accomplished in Flash. If so, have any suggestions to get started? Thanks! --- ## [AS2 Timer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-timer/305743)
**Author:** [@Iron\_Stark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Iron_Stark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-timer/305743 "2010-03-03T00:07:37Z")
I am currently working on a new game, and am wanting to know how to make a timer going up in minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. Thanks This is for AS2 --- ## [\[flash 8\]combining multiple arrays question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-combining-multiple-arrays-question/305742)
**Author:** [@freefallingup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freefallingup)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-combining-multiple-arrays-question/305742 "2010-03-02T23:41:03Z")
If you have two arrays, for example: var arr1:Array = new Array("a"," b"," c"); var arr2:Array = new Array(4, 5, 6); is it possible to combine them into a new multidimensional array that would read \[a,6\],\[b,5\],\[c… --- ## [Flash Won't Play Multiple Sounds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-wont-play-multiple-sounds/305740)
**Author:** [@Danny0123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Danny0123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-wont-play-multiple-sounds/305740 "2010-03-02T23:09:52Z")
Okay, so I'm using exampleSound = new Sound(this); exampleSound.attachSound("exampleLinkageName"); exampleSound.start(); to play sounds for my game. Sometimes it works well, other times it plays some sounds and then… --- ## [Why Flash runs smoother without a wrapper (HTML)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-flash-runs-smoother-without-a-wrapper-html/305738)
**Author:** [@oybrator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oybrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-flash-runs-smoother-without-a-wrapper-html/305738 "2010-03-02T21:46:41Z")
Does anyone know this? If I load a swf in FlashPlayer standalone, it will play nice and smooth. If I load the HTML it's embedded in (with SWFObject) in a browser it stutters like hell. If I use my browser to open the s… --- ## [Next Scene, AS3+CS4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/next-scene-as3-cs4/305737)
**Author:** [@Akis\_Apostoliad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Akis_Apostoliad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/next-scene-as3-cs4/305737 "2010-03-02T21:36:51Z")
I am currently working on a project that has a movie clip, in Scene 1. I would like this movieclip to be able to play from this scene and go to Scene 2 (next scene) when it reaches the last frame of it. I use CS4 & AS3. … --- ## [Flash cs4 Button help needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-button-help-needed/305736)
**Author:** [@kiwi79](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kiwi79)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-button-help-needed/305736 "2010-03-02T21:36:11Z")
I want to create a button(an imported thumbnail image) that once clicked will enlarge and have a black transparant veil cover the canvas (will make using movie clip) that will cover the rest of the page yet make the enla… --- ## [Aabeli](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aabeli/305735)
**Author:** [@Huijari](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Huijari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aabeli/305735 "2010-03-02T21:33:48Z")
\[image\] It's builded with text and special chars only :x --- ## [JQUERY CYCLE with multiple SWF in wordpress](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jquery-cycle-with-multiple-swf-in-wordpress/305734)
**Author:** [@junior0128](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/junior0128)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jquery-cycle-with-multiple-swf-in-wordpress/305734 "2010-03-02T21:27:14Z")
Anyone know how to integrate it? either jquery or easy slider that I can use swf instead of just static images? I need to integrate it into the header of my wordpress - any help is much appreciated. Thanks --- ## [Reference function with a variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reference-function-with-a-variable/305733)
**Author:** [@activa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/activa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reference-function-with-a-variable/305733 "2010-03-02T20:56:12Z")
Is there a way to reference a function via a variable? In other words, instead of saying something like: var theVar = someString + 'function'; if (theVar == 'functionName') functionName (); to access it directly: (so… --- ## [Redirect after contact form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redirect-after-contact-form/305732)
**Author:** [@Fornes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fornes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/redirect-after-contact-form/305732 "2010-03-02T20:54:03Z")
Hi! I'm new to PHP, so I used the tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/web/php\_contact\_form4.htm to create a contact form. When you press submit, it echoes a text, like "Thank you" on top of a blank page. This does not look ve… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=964) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=966)