I have two input boxes that are under a mask.
the mask works fine, but now i cannot enter text into the input boxes.
I’m using verdana as the text for the input boxes.
Anyone know how to fix this?
Embed the font outline (Properties Panel/ “Character…” button)
hmm, ok i did that, now i can enter the text, but the Verdana is now blurry.
and the text box lies on whole pixels.
?
Or mask it by using the [font=courier new]MovieClip.setMask()[/font] method, instead of a masked layer. You won’t have to embed the font this way, keeping the font clean. 
http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/mask_device_fonts.htm
Learn something new every day.
Thanks for that Kax (I’ve decided to call you that from now on ;))
De nada, lostinpanda (he decidido llamarte así de ahora en adelante ;)). =)
that solution is a bit complex for me kode.
shouldn’t I be able to just mask the input box with the font embedded, or is .setMask the only solution?
If you want to keep the font crisp and clean, that’s the only solution. Sorry. :-\
ok, thanks for your help 
I’ll try and figure out the .setMask
Non-Blurry Solution = setMask
Blurr Solution = Embed Font Outlines
:-\
Kax: Ok, that’s fine :love:
[edit]wow it took me a long time to type that 
just ignore me[/edit]
You’re welcome, and good luck! 
[edit]I was kidding… I like lostinbeta! :love:[/edit]
another question while i’m at it.
do you guys know how much the filesize increases by embedding a font?
Probably around 15-20 kb, it depends on the font.
I believe it depends on the font, but typically around 18K (I think)
[edit]ARGH I AM TYPING SO SLOW TONIGHT![/edit]
… Which means we agree.
hehe.
would either of you mind looking at my fla, and possibly showing me how the .setMask works?
Ok. I quickly modified your FLA.
If you need more guidance, read the TechNote (link in my first post in this thread) again!! 
