Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
To the hijacker, You sort of can, but not online. run full screen, run a socket server and connect to it, have the socket server answer a command and position the system cursor (with Java let's say here). I've done this before myself, but it has to be a standalone executable with the running socket server, etc. A custom setup. On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Kerry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: thomas nordahl wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
You sort of can, but not online. You can online if you are OK with faking it. You can set up a virtual cursor you control with Actionscript - hide the real cursor and use a graphic of one that looks just like it, and control it's behavior with Actionscript, including dispatching of events. If you're not doing anything fancy, the user will know no difference if you use it right. Then show the real cursor as needed for more complex mouse actions like dragging and dropping. Here is a virtual mouse class: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-266801.html Jason Merrill Bank of America Enterprise Technology Global Risk LLD Instructional Technology Media Join the Bank of America Flash Platform Developer Community Are you a Bank of America associate interested in innovative learning ideas and technologies? Check out our internal GTO Innovative Learning Blog subscribe. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of eric e. dolecki Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:32 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs * To the hijacker, You sort of can, but not online. run full screen, run a socket server and connect to it, have the socket server answer a command and position the system cursor (with Java let's say here). I've done this before myself, but it has to be a standalone executable with the running socket server, etc. A custom setup. On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Kerry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: thomas nordahl wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
It has been done there, after the intro: http://www.sonystyle.com.mx/lounge/ It is working pretty well I guess. Romu www.soundstep.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Merrill, Jason Sent: 11 August 2008 15:31 To: Flash Coders List Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Object vs * You sort of can, but not online. You can online if you are OK with faking it. You can set up a virtual cursor you control with Actionscript - hide the real cursor and use a graphic of one that looks just like it, and control it's behavior with Actionscript, including dispatching of events. If you're not doing anything fancy, the user will know no difference if you use it right. Then show the real cursor as needed for more complex mouse actions like dragging and dropping. Here is a virtual mouse class: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-266801.html Jason Merrill Bank of America Enterprise Technology Global Risk LLD Instructional Technology Media Join the Bank of America Flash Platform Developer Community Are you a Bank of America associate interested in innovative learning ideas and technologies? Check out our internal GTO Innovative Learning Blog subscribe. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of eric e. dolecki Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:32 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs * To the hijacker, You sort of can, but not online. run full screen, run a socket server and connect to it, have the socket server answer a command and position the system cursor (with Java let's say here). I've done this before myself, but it has to be a standalone executable with the running socket server, etc. A custom setup. On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Kerry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: thomas nordahl wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
Just do a Mouse.hide(); then add a Sprite to the scene that looks exactly like the mouse pointer (differences between operating systems) and animate this sprite. This is how it is done, but this isn't setting the coordinates of the pointer hth, Cedric It has been done there, after the intro: http://www.sonystyle.com.mx/lounge/ It is working pretty well I guess. Romu www.soundstep.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Merrill, Jason Sent: 11 August 2008 15:31 To: Flash Coders List Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Object vs * You sort of can, but not online. You can online if you are OK with faking it. You can set up a virtual cursor you control with Actionscript - hide the real cursor and use a graphic of one that looks just like it, and control it's behavior with Actionscript, including dispatching of events. If you're not doing anything fancy, the user will know no difference if you use it right. Then show the real cursor as needed for more complex mouse actions like dragging and dropping. Here is a virtual mouse class: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-266801.html -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of eric e. dolecki Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:32 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs * To the hijacker, You sort of can, but not online. run full screen, run a socket server and connect to it, have the socket server answer a command and position the system cursor (with Java let's say here). I've done this before myself, but it has to be a standalone executable with the running socket server, etc. A custom setup. On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Kerry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: thomas nordahl wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
That's cool - haven't seen that class before. You'd just need to know when to switch to real system mouse and the virtual one if tracking. Eric On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Merrill, Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You sort of can, but not online. You can online if you are OK with faking it. You can set up a virtual cursor you control with Actionscript - hide the real cursor and use a graphic of one that looks just like it, and control it's behavior with Actionscript, including dispatching of events. If you're not doing anything fancy, the user will know no difference if you use it right. Then show the real cursor as needed for more complex mouse actions like dragging and dropping. Here is a virtual mouse class: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-266801.html Jason Merrill Bank of America Enterprise Technology Global Risk LLD Instructional Technology Media Join the Bank of America Flash Platform Developer Community Are you a Bank of America associate interested in innovative learning ideas and technologies? Check out our internal GTO Innovative Learning Blog subscribe. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of eric e. dolecki Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:32 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs * To the hijacker, You sort of can, but not online. run full screen, run a socket server and connect to it, have the socket server answer a command and position the system cursor (with Java let's say here). I've done this before myself, but it has to be a standalone executable with the running socket server, etc. A custom setup. On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Kerry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: thomas nordahl wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
Hmm, it is done pretty well on this sony style web site... On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Romuald Quantin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has been done there, after the intro: http://www.sonystyle.com.mx/lounge/ It is working pretty well I guess. Romu www.soundstep.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Merrill, Jason Sent: 11 August 2008 15:31 To: Flash Coders List Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Object vs * You sort of can, but not online. You can online if you are OK with faking it. You can set up a virtual cursor you control with Actionscript - hide the real cursor and use a graphic of one that looks just like it, and control it's behavior with Actionscript, including dispatching of events. If you're not doing anything fancy, the user will know no difference if you use it right. Then show the real cursor as needed for more complex mouse actions like dragging and dropping. Here is a virtual mouse class: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-266801.html Jason Merrill Bank of America Enterprise Technology Global Risk LLD Instructional Technology Media Join the Bank of America Flash Platform Developer Community Are you a Bank of America associate interested in innovative learning ideas and technologies? Check out our internal GTO Innovative Learning Blog subscribe. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of eric e. dolecki Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:32 AM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs * To the hijacker, You sort of can, but not online. run full screen, run a socket server and connect to it, have the socket server answer a command and position the system cursor (with Java let's say here). I've done this before myself, but it has to be a standalone executable with the running socket server, etc. A custom setup. On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Kerry Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: thomas nordahl wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
Cedric Muller wrote Just do a Mouse.hide(); then add a Sprite to the scene that looks exactly like the mouse pointer (differences between operating systems) and animate this sprite. This is how it is done, but this isn't setting the coordinates of the pointer You can verify that Cedric is right. Just move your mouse outside of the browser window, and you'll see the system mouse cursor reappear while the animation inside the Flash movie continues. Cordially, Kerry Thompson ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
String, Boolean, Number, int, uint are all Objects...
var a:String = ;
trace(a is Object); //true
var b:uint;
trace(b is Object); //true
I find * useful when I don't want to explicitly type cast:
function a():Object {
return hi;
}
var b:String = a(); //compile time error
function a():* {
return hi;
}
var b:String = a(); //this is legal
H
On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 6:12 PM, Claus Wahlers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Also, mind this:
var a:*;
trace(a);
// undefined
var b:Object;
trace(b);
// null
An Object can't be undefined.
Cheers,
Claus.
Ian Thomas wrote:
'*' means discard type checking
'Object' means 'treat it as type Object'
If you have functions:
public function getThing():*
{
return new Bucket();
}
public function getAnotherThing():Object
{
return new Bucket();
}
then this will compile:
var someVar:Bucket=getThing(); // Ignores type checking
And this won't:
var someVar:Bucket=getAnotherThing(); // Tries to assign Object to
Bucket. Compile-time error.
(while this will - with a cast:
var someVar:Bucket=getAnotherThing() as Bucket;
)
HTH,
Ian
On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 11:07 PM, Dave Segal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What is the difference between typing an instance as * and typing it as
Object?
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Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? I want to make the cursor skip to a spesific place in my swf when a spesific object is clicked. Anyone? Thomas ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
No... I believe the reason is related to security. This is unrelated to the subject, though. I think you would get a quicker response if you emailed the list with a fresh subject related to your question. H On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 7:21 AM, thomas nordahl [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? I want to make the cursor skip to a spesific place in my swf when a spesific object is clicked. Anyone? Thomas ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
I guess its partly possible but in an inconvenient way. By the time the user clicks the button, you could hide the system mousecursor and show a custom one at the position you want it to be. ok, not really a solution, because now you have a discrepance with the cursor and your mouse and you could easily leave the flash stage solution is only for temporarely showing your cursor at a different position. Permanent moving your mouse is not possible, as it was said before. H schrieb: No... I believe the reason is related to security. This is unrelated to the subject, though. I think you would get a quicker response if you emailed the list with a fresh subject related to your question. H On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 7:21 AM, thomas nordahl [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? I want to make the cursor skip to a spesific place in my swf when a spesific object is clicked. Anyone? Thomas ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
thomas nordahl wrote: is there any way in AS3 to set the coordinates of the cursor? Thomas, When you have a question unrelated to the subject, please don't hit reply. Send a new e-mail with a new subject. What you did by hitting reply is called hijacking the thread. Discussions are stored in searchable list archives, and it throws off an archive search when the subject abruptly changes. Cordially, Kerry Thompson ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
'*' means discard type checking
'Object' means 'treat it as type Object'
If you have functions:
public function getThing():*
{
return new Bucket();
}
public function getAnotherThing():Object
{
return new Bucket();
}
then this will compile:
var someVar:Bucket=getThing(); // Ignores type checking
And this won't:
var someVar:Bucket=getAnotherThing(); // Tries to assign Object to
Bucket. Compile-time error.
(while this will - with a cast:
var someVar:Bucket=getAnotherThing() as Bucket;
)
HTH,
Ian
On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 11:07 PM, Dave Segal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What is the difference between typing an instance as * and typing it as
Object?
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Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
Also, mind this:
var a:*;
trace(a);
// undefined
var b:Object;
trace(b);
// null
An Object can't be undefined.
Cheers,
Claus.
Ian Thomas wrote:
'*' means discard type checking
'Object' means 'treat it as type Object'
If you have functions:
public function getThing():*
{
return new Bucket();
}
public function getAnotherThing():Object
{
return new Bucket();
}
then this will compile:
var someVar:Bucket=getThing(); // Ignores type checking
And this won't:
var someVar:Bucket=getAnotherThing(); // Tries to assign Object to
Bucket. Compile-time error.
(while this will - with a cast:
var someVar:Bucket=getAnotherThing() as Bucket;
)
HTH,
Ian
On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 11:07 PM, Dave Segal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What is the difference between typing an instance as * and typing it as
Object?
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Re: [Flashcoders] Object vs *
I don't think the primitives String, Boolean, Number, int, uint are Objects On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 6:07 PM, Dave Segal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the difference between typing an instance as * and typing it as Object? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] object vs document level undo
I don't know of any article, but the only thing that keeps me using document level undo is the ability to undo changes within the library. If you delete or move something in the library with object level undo you cannot undo it. The other difference is that object level undo focuses on just one 'object', which sort of translates to the timeline or movieclip you're focused on; it will just undo what you've changed within the object, it will not take you out of the timeline you're undoing where as document undo will if you've done something outside of the object you're undoing in. I really like object level undo, I just wish it treated the library as an object too so I could undo library changes. Hope this helps, M. On 4/12/06, Anastasia McCune [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I hope this isn't too simple a question, but can anyone explain or point to a good article on object vs. document level undo? I know theoretically what this is supposed to do, but am playing around trying it with shapes in regular mode, symbols and shapes drawn in object drawing mode and am having trouble seeing the difference in how undo is treated. Many thanks! ___ 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] object vs document level undo
Hello, I hope this isn't too simple a question, but can anyone explain or point to a good article on object vs. document level undo? I know theoretically what this is supposed to do, but am playing around trying it with shapes in regular mode, symbols and shapes drawn in object drawing mode and am having trouble seeing the difference in how undo is treated. Many thanks! ___ 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
