Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
After reading your first e-mail I did go through and make a change here, but it did not resolve the issue. _mcLibrary = _scope.attachMovie(libraryLink, mcLibrary+myName, _scope.getNextHighestDepth()); The line you mention is not the MovieClip reference for the plane, but a MovieClip created to create a BitmapData object. _bd = new BitmapData(_mcLibrary._width, _mcLibrary._height, true, 0x00); This BitmapData object is later placed into the plane reference MovieClip. At least that is my understanding... YIKES! _di = new DistortImage(_mc, _bd, vQuality, hQuality); I'm not able to post the class inside the e-mail anymore, it exceeds the maximum file size allowed by flashcoders. If you need the class file again I will create a link to all of the files. Thanks for your response! On May 23, 2007, at 4:03 PM, David Ngo wrote: Yeah, you're using the same MovieClip name reference. I do believe you can't have two objects share the same name. You'll get concurrency issues with that on this line: _mcLibrary = _scope.attachMovie(libraryLink,mcLibrary, _scope.getNextHighestDepth()); You'll need to create a unique ID for it. I would probably suggest either within your creation object, or have an ID factory (should probably be a hybrid Singleton/Factory) that just generates unique ID's that you can append to your instance names. As for the custom class, it's nothing more than a blank class with public variables (or private ones and getter/setter methods) that contain the data you want to pass. OR, since you use two separate objects, just have a single object compose both. There are many ways to go about doing it, so it just boils down to preference I guess. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
Yes it is. It is the name the person designates to the plane at runtime. On May 23, 2007, at 9:58 PM, David Ngo wrote: Where are you getting 'myName'? Is that a unique name per instance? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Mackin Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 6:33 AM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances After reading your first e-mail I did go through and make a change here, but it did not resolve the issue. _mcLibrary = _scope.attachMovie(libraryLink, mcLibrary+myName, _scope.getNextHighestDepth()); The line you mention is not the MovieClip reference for the plane, but a MovieClip created to create a BitmapData object. _bd = new BitmapData(_mcLibrary._width, _mcLibrary._height, true, 0x00); This BitmapData object is later placed into the plane reference MovieClip. At least that is my understanding... YIKES! _di = new DistortImage(_mc, _bd, vQuality, hQuality); I'm not able to post the class inside the e-mail anymore, it exceeds the maximum file size allowed by flashcoders. If you need the class file again I will create a link to all of the files. Thanks for your response! On May 23, 2007, at 4:03 PM, David Ngo wrote: Yeah, you're using the same MovieClip name reference. I do believe you can't have two objects share the same name. You'll get concurrency issues with that on this line: _mcLibrary = _scope.attachMovie(libraryLink,mcLibrary, _scope.getNextHighestDepth()); You'll need to create a unique ID for it. I would probably suggest either within your creation object, or have an ID factory (should probably be a hybrid Singleton/Factory) that just generates unique ID's that you can append to your instance names. As for the custom class, it's nothing more than a blank class with public variables (or private ones and getter/setter methods) that contain the data you want to pass. OR, since you use two separate objects, just have a single object compose both. There are many ways to go about doing it, so it just boils down to preference I guess. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
Muzak, Thanks for your suggestion, I will look into XRay for future projects. I have of course placed several trace commands throughout my code, but I am still unable to find the problem. Cheers, - Bill On May 23, 2007, at 9:46 PM, Muzak wrote: I suggest you start placing some trace()'s in your code so you can track what happens. And get XRay.. http://osflash.org/xray regards, Muzak ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Detect Flash version in AS3
Joe, In my experience, using some kind of javascript like SWFObject or UFO is the best way to go. There is a project named SWFFix that looks promising, but it appears that no work has been done on it since Feb. http://www.swffix.org/devblog/ As for using AS3 to detect for the version of flash, you are correct to assume that older versions of the Flash player will have problems. Cheers, - Bill On May 24, 2007, at 12:48 AM, Joe Cutting wrote: Hello, I'm building a web project in AS3 using Flash CS3. Originally my idea was that the swf would do a version check at the start of the program and if the user wasn't running Flash 9 they would be redirected to download the upgrade. Now, I've done some thinking about this and realised that if the user isn't running Flash 9 then they won't be able to run the swf at all so it wouldn't be able to run the version check. Can anyone confirm that this is the case? If so it looks like that the only ways to check if users can run AS3 swfs are: - use some kind of javascript like SWF Object - use another version detection swf written in AS2. My understanding is that this would have to call the AS3 swf rather than wrapping it. I'd be interested to know how other people have got on with this issue. Cheers Joe Joe Cutting Computer exhibits and installations www.joecutting.com The Fishergate Centre, 4 Fishergate, York, YO10 4FB 01904 624681 As of 30th October 2006 I have a new office so please note my new address and phone number ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Q:Create and animate diagonal slices from Bitmap
Jesse,
Pretty cool!
H... Would be great if the you were able to add filters to the
image below just within the bounds of that slice.
Cheers,
- Bill
On May 24, 2007, at 12:15 AM, Jesse Graupmann wrote:
Stage.scaleMode = 'noScale'
import flash.display.*
import flash.geom.*
function drawSlices ( image:MovieClip, drawMC:MovieClip,
rotation:Number,
sliceWidth:Number )
{
var slice_info = getSliceInfo ( image, rotation );
// DOT IS JUST A VISUAL MARKER
dot._x = image._x + slice_info.pt.x;
dot._y = image._y + slice_info.pt.y;
dot.swapDepths ( dot._parent.getNextHighestDepth() )
var angle = rotation * (Math.PI/180);
var slices_top = Math.ceil(image._width/sliceWidth);
var slices_bottom = Math.ceil((slice_info.pt.x)/sliceWidth)
var slice_array = [];
for ( var i = -slices_bottom; i slices_top; i++ )
{
var slice = drawMC.createEmptyMovieClip ( 'slice_' + i,
drawMC.getNextHighestDepth() );
slice._x = i * ( sliceWidth-(sliceWidth/1.7));
var bmp_temp = new BitmapData ( sliceWidth+1,
slice_info.diagonal_height+sliceWidth, true, 0x00FF );
var bmp_temp_matrix:Matrix = new Matrix();
bmp_temp_matrix.rotate( angle );
bmp_temp_matrix.translate( -(sliceWidth) * i, -sliceWidth *
i );
bmp_temp.draw ( image, bmp_temp_matrix, null, null, null,
true );
var slice_bmp = new BitmapData ( slice_info.diagonal_width ,
slice_info.diagonal_height, true, 0x00FF );
var slice_bmp_matrix:Matrix = new Matrix();
slice_bmp_matrix.rotate(-angle);
slice_bmp_matrix.translate( (sliceWidth )*i, 0 );
slice_bmp.draw ( bmp_temp, slice_bmp_matrix, null,
null,null, true );
slice.attachBitmap ( slice_bmp, 1, true, true );
slice_array.push ( slice );
}
drawMC.slice_array = slice_array;
}
function getSliceInfo ( image, angle)
{
var pt = new Point ( image._width, image._height );
var len = pt.length;
var degrees = 90 - angle;
var radians = degrees * (Math.PI/180);
var dpt = new Point ( len * Math.cos ( radians ), len * Math.sin (
radians ) );
dpt.x = Math.max ( 0, Math.min ( pt.x, dpt.x ));
dpt.y = Math.max ( 0, Math.min ( pt.y, dpt.y ));
var info = {
pt:dpt,
diagonal_width: dpt.x,
diagonal_height: dpt.length
}
return info;
}
function drawSlicedImage ()
{
// ORIGINAL IMAGE
mc._alpha = 40
// SLICE HOLDER
var drawMC = this.createEmptyMovieClip ( 'drawMC',
this.getNextHighestDepth() );
drawMC._x = mc._x;
drawMC._y = mc._y;
// CREATE SLICES
var sliceWidth = 30
var angle = 45;
drawSlices ( mc, drawMC, angle, sliceWidth );
}
function addSliceInteraction ( )
{
drawMC.onMouseMove = function()
{
var xper = Math.max ( 0, Math.min ( 1, this._xmouse /
mc._width ) )
var yper = 1-Math.max ( 0, Math.min ( 1, this._ymouse /
mc._height ) )
var per = (xper+yper)/2
var inx = Math.round ( this.slice_array.length * per )
for ( var i in this.slice_array )
{
var slice = this.slice_array [ i ];
if ( i == inx )
{
slice._alpha = 10;
}
else
{
slice._alpha = 100;
}
}
}
}
//
function INIT ()
{
drawSlicedImage ();
addSliceInteraction ();
}
INIT ();
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Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
Finally found the problem!! In the end it was very simple. I did not define _myMouseListener:Object in the correct place, and it was being overwritten. Thanks for the help! Cheers, - Bill On May 24, 2007, at 6:41 AM, Bill Mackin wrote: Yes it is. It is the name the person designates to the plane at runtime. On May 23, 2007, at 9:58 PM, David Ngo wrote: Where are you getting 'myName'? Is that a unique name per instance? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Mackin Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 6:33 AM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances After reading your first e-mail I did go through and make a change here, but it did not resolve the issue. _mcLibrary = _scope.attachMovie(libraryLink, mcLibrary+myName, _scope.getNextHighestDepth()); The line you mention is not the MovieClip reference for the plane, but a MovieClip created to create a BitmapData object. _bd = new BitmapData(_mcLibrary._width, _mcLibrary._height, true, 0x00); This BitmapData object is later placed into the plane reference MovieClip. At least that is my understanding... YIKES! _di = new DistortImage(_mc, _bd, vQuality, hQuality); I'm not able to post the class inside the e-mail anymore, it exceeds the maximum file size allowed by flashcoders. If you need the class file again I will create a link to all of the files. Thanks for your response! On May 23, 2007, at 4:03 PM, David Ngo wrote: Yeah, you're using the same MovieClip name reference. I do believe you can't have two objects share the same name. You'll get concurrency issues with that on this line: _mcLibrary = _scope.attachMovie(libraryLink,mcLibrary, _scope.getNextHighestDepth()); You'll need to create a unique ID for it. I would probably suggest either within your creation object, or have an ID factory (should probably be a hybrid Singleton/Factory) that just generates unique ID's that you can append to your instance names. As for the custom class, it's nothing more than a blank class with public variables (or private ones and getter/setter methods) that contain the data you want to pass. OR, since you use two separate objects, just have a single object compose both. There are many ways to go about doing it, so it just boils down to preference I guess. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
Hello, I'm having a problem with one of my class files. I've created a class to control the animation of a 3D plane, but I am unable to use multiple instances at the same time. I'm not sure what it is that is conflicting. Any ideas would be appreciated. I've attached the class file. If the other class files are needed, please let me know. I also have a test FLA that I have been using to test my progress on this problem. Cheers, - Bill ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
Hello,
Looks like the attachment did not go out. I've pasted the
Actionscript into this e-mail.
Cheers,
- Bill
/*
Simple 3D Plane - v1.0
Created : January 24, 2007
Last Updated : May 18, 2007
Copyright © 2007 Pixlart. All rights reserved.
http://www.pixlart.net
info [at] pixlart [dot] net
*/
/// \\
\
/*
DESCRIPTION Allows you to animate MovieClips and Bitmaps on a 3D
plane with full control and easing.
AUTHOR(s) Bill Mackin - http://www.billmackin.com
Combination of
scripts and development of 3D animation API.
• Marquee Flipper - Which provided a good starting point and
combination of World3d and DistortImage.
Felix
Turner - http://www.airtightinteractive.com
• Simple 3d Engine
World3d - A very basic light 3D engine.
André
Michelle - http://www.andre-michelle.com
• DistortImage - A class to distort an image (including
persective distortions) by slicing the image into smaller pieces
(generally triangles).
Thomas Pfeiffer kiroukou - http://www.thomas-
pfeiffer.info
Richard Lester
RichL
Didier Brun
foxy - http://www.foxaweb.com
• Easing Equations - Popular equations used by many to
provide easing effects in scripted animations.
Robert
Penner - http://www.robertpenner.com
USAGE
var myCreationSettings:Object = {
myName:3DCircleOnCavill,
libraryLink:CircleOnCavill,
scope:this,
xAxisStart:0,
yAxisStart:0,
mouseReactive:false,
vQuality:3,
hQuality:3
}
var my3Dplane:Simple3DPlane = new Simple3DPlane(myCreationSettings);
var myAnimationSettings:Object = {
xAxisTo:0,
yAxisTo:180,
animationDuration:1,
easingMath:Expo,
easingType:easeOut,
delay:1,
callBack:doSomething,
callBackScope:this,
callBackArgs:[true, both, 1]
}
my3Dplane.animate3DPlane(myAnimationSettings);
my3Dplane.getTarget(); // returns an instance of the newly created
MovieClip containing the 3D plane.
my3Dplane.mouseReactive(true, 30, 20, true); @param1 = turns 3D
movement based on mouse position on/off
@param2 = the limit for the 3D movement on the x
axis, (in degrees).
@param3 = the limit for the 3D movement on the y
axis, (in degrees).
@param4 = determines whether the 3D plane rotates
towards the mouse or away, (only used when limiting angles).
NOTES
BILL MACKIN
• When using a MovieClip for your content, be sure to position the
top left of your content at 0,0.
TO DO
1. Update so you can create several 3D plane instances and control
each of them separately.
*/
/// \\
\
///
// INCLUDE / IMPORT ---
//
import flash.display.BitmapData;
import flash.geom.Matrix;
import mx.utils.Delegate;
import ActionScript.simple3D.DistortImage
import ActionScript.simple3D.World3d
import ActionScript.Tools.PennerEasing
//
class ActionScript.simple3D.Simple3DPlane {
// PROPERTIES //
var myName:String
Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
This is how I am instantiating the creationObject (below). I believe
that if I am passing a different name to the myName property it
should create more than one MovieClip instance.
I'd love to hear more about your suggestion to use a custom class to
set properties instead of a generic object, or maybe point me in the
direction of good tutorial or example. Unfortunately I am a self
taught coder and am not always familiar with some of the best practices.
var myCreationSettings:Object = {
myName:3DCircleOnCavill,
libraryLink:CircleOnCavill,
scope:this,
xAxisStart:-20,
yAxisStart:20,
vQuality:3,
hQuality:3
}
var my3Dplane:Simple3DPlane = new Simple3DPlane(myCreationSettings);
my3Dplane.mouseReactive(true, 30, 20, true);
var myCreationSettings2:Object = {
myName:3DCircleOnCavill2,
libraryLink:tom,
scope:this,
xAxisStart:-20,
yAxisStart:20,
vQuality:3,
hQuality:3
}
var my3Dplane2:Simple3DPlane = new Simple3DPlane(myCreationSettings2);
my3Dplane2.mouseReactive(true, 30, 20, true);
On May 23, 2007, at 3:20 PM, David Ngo wrote:
Looks like you're attaching your plane to the same MovieClip
instance, thus
destroying any/all objects that was previously on that MovieClip
instance.
Depends on how you're instantiating your creationObject. BTW, just
a comment
on your implementation: I would use a custom class to set
properties for
creation and animation rather than a generic object. This way, you
can avoid
having to iterate through the object and then you can just
composition your
custom class/object. In Java, this would be equivalent to a Value
Object or
a Data Transfer Object.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Bill Mackin
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 12:51 AM
To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com
Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] problem creating multiple instances
Hello,
Looks like the attachment did not go out. I've pasted the
Actionscript into this e-mail.
Cheers,
- Bill
/*
Simple 3D Plane - v1.0
Created : January 24, 2007
Last Updated : May 18, 2007
Copyright © 2007 Pixlart. All rights reserved.
http://www.pixlart.net
info [at] pixlart [dot] net
*/
/// \\
\
/*
DESCRIPTION Allows you to animate MovieClips and Bitmaps
on a 3D
plane with full control and easing.
AUTHOR(s) Bill Mackin -
http://www.billmackin.com
Combination
of scripts and development of 3D animation API.
•
Marquee Flipper - Which provided a good starting point and
combination of World3d and DistortImage.
Felix Turner - http://www.airtightinteractive.com
•
Simple 3d Engine World3d - A very basic light 3D engine.
André Michelle - http://www.andre-michelle.com
•
DistortImage - A class to distort an image (including
persective distortions) by slicing the image into smaller pieces
(generally triangles).
Thomas Pfeiffer kiroukou - http://www.thomas-
pfeiffer.info
Richard Lester RichL
Didier Brun foxy - http://www.foxaweb.com
•
Easing Equations - Popular equations used by many to
provide easing effects in scripted animations.
Robert Penner - http://www.robertpenner.com
USAGE
var myCreationSettings:Object = {
myName:3DCircleOnCavill,
libraryLink:CircleOnCavill,
scope:this,
xAxisStart:0,
yAxisStart:0,
mouseReactive:false,
vQuality:3,
hQuality:3
}
var my3Dplane:Simple3DPlane = new Simple3DPlane(myCreationSettings);
var myAnimationSettings:Object = {
xAxisTo:0
