Re: [Flashcoders] Why is amfphp cool?

2008-07-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
access. XML is a verbose format that can eat up bandwidth. AMF is a compact format that will reduce bandwidth when moving data between server and client. For most of your examples in a simple context, amfphp would be overkill. Paul - Original Message - From: Dwayne Neckles [EMAIL

Re: [Flashcoders] Why is amfphp cool?

2008-07-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Nah I never would... The thinking was was OK if some folks arent responsive on one list, I'll go to another different..like casting a wider net.. But I'll deal with the chance that the list I choose some folks may not respond at all.. Cool.. I'll pick one list. Definitely don't mean to be

Re: [Flashcoders] Why is amfphp cool?

2008-07-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
other good lists. :-( Could someone give me some urls of those? If it is not appropriate on this list, feel free to contact me oflist. TIA Cor -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwayne Neckles Sent: dinsdag 15 juli 2008 18:28

[Flashcoders] Why is amfphp cool?

2008-07-14 Thread Dwayne Neckles
I know where to find info it but I'm more looking beginners info as to the Why is it good? Why is better than loading an xml document full of data? I get the basic that flash remoting can call methods on the php classes like its native... But it seems to be adept at handling large amounts of

[Flashcoders] Re: Loading strategies

2008-05-13 Thread Dwayne Neckles
What do you think? On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 5:59 PM, Dwayne Neckles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://nolaf.org/ This whole site ( video based) loads extremely quick.. can we discuss some loading strategies for this kind of content.. Even other video sections on the site load fast.. Do you

[Flashcoders] Why is good to extend an Event Class

2008-05-06 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Why is it good to extend the Event Class in your application? I understand that you can create your own events with it that are specific to your app but does anyone have any good tutorials/articles on this? I am a visual learner and I don't get it fully just yet.. Meanwhile I'll keep searching..

[Flashcoders] Access a clip when it's attached to the stage

2008-04-25 Thread Dwayne Neckles
PM, Dwayne Neckles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you so much Sarge.. I've been trying for a few hours to get your reflection class to work with a code i found on reflecktions.com Attached is the FLA and your class... Here is the breakdown: In the coverflow as you know those clips scale

RE: [Flashcoders] Access a clip when it's attached to the stage

2008-04-25 Thread Dwayne Neckles
getNextHighestDepth so you would think it would be appearing. You can hardcode a value in there if you like if you know that your gradient and album art are on levels 1 and 2. Sorry I don't have more time to check it out right now. Thanks!-Ben On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Dwayne Neckles

RE: [Flashcoders] Access a clip when it's attached to the stage

2008-04-25 Thread Dwayne Neckles
getNextHighestDepth so you would think it would be appearing. You can hardcode a value in there if you like if you know that your gradient and album art are on levels 1 and 2. Sorry I don't have more time to check it out right now. Thanks!-Ben On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Dwayne Neckles [EMAIL

[Flashcoders] BitmapData and DisplacementMapFilter

2008-04-24 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Can you guys recommend any books that goes over these classes? with examples.. import flash.geom.Matrix; import flash.filters.DisplacementMapFilter; import flash.display.BitmapData; import flash.geom.Point; there is alot going on there that I gotta learn... especially on how to make a

[Flashcoders] Math question

2008-04-24 Thread Dwayne Neckles
How to go from one number to another.. function(x) = y so that x is 0 - 250 - 500 and y is 25 - 50- 75 func(0) = 25 func(250)=50 func(500)=50 How would one find the equation for that...Thats satisfies that..? I'm doing some as and I need to figure out to go from one num to the other num

[Flashcoders] RE: [Papervision3D][UNSOLVABLE BUG] Inconsistent rolling over for a plane

2008-03-28 Thread Dwayne Neckles
] Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:12:02 -0400 Subject: [Flash_Tiger] Re: Inconsistent rolling over for a plane Dwayne Neckles wrote: Check out.. http://dnecklesportfolio.com/pv3d/index.html Rollover one of the main links.. you will see that the pointer changes from

[Flashcoders] [SOLVED FINALLY!] Inconsistent rolling over for a plane

2008-03-28 Thread Dwayne Neckles
-currenttarget-actionscript-3-0-a.html To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:12:02 -0400 Subject: [Flash_Tiger] Re: Inconsistent rolling over for a plane Dwayne Neckles wrote: Check out.. http://dnecklesportfolio.com/pv3d

RE: [Flashcoders] Tweening Engines for AS3

2008-03-27 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Yea guys I I know we are off the issue topic. but its disgusting... i could be wrong but I feel getacoder and elance all i feel cheapen us as coders and flashers.. but this is a digression.. Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:24:08 +0100 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Dwayne Neckles
My sentiments exactly.. it's frustrating...thats why I became full time in NY. Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:05:38 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3) And that's why I took a steady. I

RE: [Flashcoders] Tweening Engines for AS3

2008-03-26 Thread Dwayne Neckles
I don't get the big deal either about size.. I mean I really don't... except for ads maybe that have a tight 30k limit( which needs to be upped) sites are like 2 megs these lols... Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:36:16 -0300 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject:

RE: [Flashcoders] Tweening Engines for AS3

2008-03-26 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Gys I'm very clear that when doing banners the is the big concern about size.. I was saying before that I understand that... I do banners everyday but that when it comes to BIG sites (2 megs )etc that I don't understand the concern .most sites on FWA are big you know thats all?

RE: [Flashcoders] Tweening Engines for AS3

2008-03-26 Thread Dwayne Neckles
and a Porche. They both get you from point A to B. If you're gonna do some off-roading, better warm up the Hummer. If you need speed and agility, get your racing gloves on and hop into the Porsche. :-) Jack -Original Message- From: Dwayne Neckles [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

RE: [Flashcoders] Tweening Engines for AS3

2008-03-24 Thread Dwayne Neckles
ALso Tweener allows you to tween frames in movieclips WITH easy... which is pretty darn useful and amazing if you ask me.. I dunno if tweenlite allows that.. Dwayne Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:08:44 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re:

RE: [Flashcoders] Tweening Engines for AS3

2008-03-24 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Cool didn't know.. take that back.. Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:57 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Tweening Engines for AS3 Dwayne Neckles wrote: ALso Tweener allows you to tween frames in movieclips WITH easy

[Flashcoders] swc

2008-03-18 Thread Dwayne Neckles
I am gettign long compile times witha papervision project im doing.. i have a hunch that if i use somethign called a swc that has the pv3dclasses precompiled already.. then i can save massive times... anyone know of a way to create them.. and i dont have flex

[Flashcoders] dictionary vs array

2008-03-11 Thread Dwayne Neckles
can anyone say why dictionary is better than array.. Im seeing it used in alot of papervision examples and i dont get why? I will research this on my own as well.. _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your

RE: [Flashcoders] dictionary vs array

2008-03-11 Thread Dwayne Neckles
. There is no such thing as better, it depends on what you need. greetz JC On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 7:02 PM, Dwayne Neckles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can anyone say why dictionary is better than array.. Im seeing it used in alot of papervision examples and i dont get why? I will research

[Flashcoders] STEAM/SMOKE

2008-03-04 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Any smoke /steam particle effects not done in as3 but in aS 2? _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give.

RE: [Flashcoders] How do you do this?

2008-02-25 Thread Dwayne Neckles
I firmly believe its not as hard as it seems... check out mr d00b's site.. he has something pretty similiar.. and the source code all hails Mr d00b Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:52:45 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] How do you do

RE: [Flashcoders] How do you do this?

2008-02-25 Thread Dwayne Neckles
this is the site im talking about http://mrdoob.com/#/46/ all hail mr doob Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:52:45 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] How do you do this? tons of math and some papervision3d. On Mon, Feb 25,

RE: [Flashcoders] Dynamically drawing gloss

2008-02-22 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Don't be so hard on yourse;f.. that happens to all of us :) Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:15:14 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Dynamically drawing gloss To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com @%$!*!, I knew someone would send me to the help docs. :) Thanks Muzak -

[Flashcoders] How to structure this site

2008-02-08 Thread Dwayne Neckles
http://dnecklesportfolio.com/pv3d/archive/2/PaperCloud.html That column represents a prototype menu, there will also be a similiar looking subnav column to the right. like my current site dnecklesportfolio.com I am redoing this site to use a lil PV. Real minimal. My question for you: Do

RE: [Flashcoders] yahoo list?

2008-02-06 Thread Dwayne Neckles
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Flash_tiger/ Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:03:00 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] yahoo list? Hey i had say a post a while back about another mailing list some others were getting started that was

[Flashcoders] nested for loops stumper

2008-01-24 Thread Dwayne Neckles
I 4 movie clips on the stage named scrollx where x are numbers 0- 3 and within each scrollx clip i have 5 nested movieclips..is called clipx where x are numbers 0-4 YET when i run the function below.. tracing scroll works but not scrollx.clipx yet j traces fine.. any suggestions??? also the

RE: [Flashcoders] nested for loops stumper

2008-01-24 Thread Dwayne Neckles
ok guys sorry for sending this quest out i found the answer .. u can not forget the this before any dynamically access variables.. nothing wrong with a good reminder right : ) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:52:58 + Subject:

[Flashcoders] for statement stumper

2008-01-23 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Gang here is a stumper for you.. When in the first trace statement j is 0 through 4 but in the second trace statement j is 4, 4 times... ive been playing with this for days.. so i guess the j value is not the same inside a nested function.. what can i do to make it the same? for (var j = 0;

RE: [Flashcoders] running an action when a movieclip loads up

2008-01-20 Thread Dwayne Neckles
perhaps your menu MovieClip is already loaded and has his onLoad Event fired before you rollOver on your button :) My 2 Cents. St3fX 2008/1/20, Dwayne Neckles [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Any one knows why if the code below is placed on a button, the ONLOAD function doesnt work

[Flashcoders] weird infinite scroller issue with preview link

2008-01-16 Thread Dwayne Neckles
http://dnecklesportfolio.com/transfer/kennycole_videopage3.html Keep your mouse on the right hand side and let it scroll all of a sudden you will a button or two thats lit up start to come into view. this totally totally should not happen. anyone have any suggestions.. the fla is there

RE: [Flashcoders] weird infinite scroller issue with preview link

2008-01-16 Thread Dwayne Neckles
hey anyone gad a chance to take a peek at this.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:13:02 + Subject: [Flashcoders] weird infinite scroller issue with preview link http://dnecklesportfolio.com/transfer/kennycole_videopage3.html

[Flashcoders] array access operator not working

2008-01-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
this doesnt work.. Unexpected '.' encountered any idea why? [clip+i].onRollOver = function() { Tweener.addTween(this.person,{_alpha:100, delay:0, time:2}); Tweener.addTween(this.whiteborder,{_alpha:100, delay:0, time:2}); };

RE: [Flashcoders] array access operator not working

2008-01-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Thank you Zeh, I swear its the little things.. Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:54:06 -0300 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] array access operator not working this doesnt work.. Unexpected '.' encountered any idea why?

[Flashcoders] buttons lined up next to each other- rollout not work

2008-01-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
This is probably a classic issue.. I have 5 buttons lined up next to each with no space between but they arent overlapping. I have rollover and rollout events.. but the rollout event doesnt work when i roll over to the next button.. the onrollout event works only when i rollout on to

RE: [Flashcoders] buttons lined up next to each other- rollout not work

2008-01-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
OK on rollover the correponding text clip fades in on rollout it fades out.. during debuging.. all of the targets are text4 and it shouldnt be.. clip0 should control text0 and etc.. but what happens is that clip0 to clip4 controls text4... which is wrong, any suggestions? Code below:

RE: [Flashcoders] Classes added

2008-01-14 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Does that means that only the Sprite class will be added or will all the classes under display will still be added? All classes under display will be added if you wrote import flash.display.Sprite; then only the Sprite class would be imported.. Another basic question... could some one

[Flashcoders] cacheasBitmap renders dynamic text distorted

2008-01-10 Thread Dwayne Neckles
I was experience a little slowdown animating three dynamic textfields using Tweener i used the cacheAsBitmap to true thinking this would solve it. it did but it also made the text look really bad? any suggestions? didnt find anything on google.. **example

[Flashcoders] Error 1120?

2008-01-09 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Would anyone be able to assist, and tell me why am I getting a 1120: Access of undefined property MathUtil. and a 1180: Call to a possibly undefined method MathUtil. error.. here is the code below.. import com.bigspaceship.util.math.*; myMathUtil:MathUtil = new MathUtil(); var num =

RE: [Flashcoders] Error 1120?

2008-01-09 Thread Dwayne Neckles
thanks so much for help me out but its not working still here is the updated code.. ** inside fla import com.bigspaceship.util.math.MathUtil; var num:Number = MathUtil.getRandom(4,100); trace(num) * Class file below package com.bigspaceship.util.math{ class MathUtil {

RE: [Flashcoders] Error 1120?

2008-01-09 Thread Dwayne Neckles
:55 -0500 To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Try : public class MathUtil { - James On Jan 9, 2008, at 10:00 PM, Dwayne Neckles wrote: thanks so much for help me out but its not working still here is the updated code.. ** inside fla import

Re: [Flashcoders] Re: Biased Random Particle Distribution

2006-05-27 Thread Dwayne Neckles
My god are you guys seriously talking about Flash here. I mean this is so advanced. I feel like I gotta be a math whiz and a flash whiz ( an unexpected combination ) to get all of this. god bless you guys, meanwhile Ill be lurking figuring out how exactly biased random particle distribution

RE: [Flashcoders] Macbook pro issue

2006-04-12 Thread Dwayne Neckles
I have one and Flash is super slow on a macbook pro... disapointing Original Message Follows From: Patrick Matte [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Flashcoders mailing list flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To: Flashcoders mailing list flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders]

[Flashcoders] Autosave Feature in Flash?

2006-02-16 Thread Dwayne Neckles
it. Let me know if or if not possible. Thanks Dwayne Neckles dnecklesportfolio.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you

Re: [Flashcoders] flv video encoding for flash 7

2006-02-15 Thread Dwayne Neckles
Original Message Follows From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Flashcoders mailing list flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] flv video encoding for flash 7 Date: 15 Feb 2006 16:11:57 - I used the flash 8 video encoding tool

[Flashcoders] using AS to set the height and width of a new browser window

2006-02-13 Thread Dwayne Neckles
myButton.onPress = function () { getURL(html/myHTMLpg.htm, _blank); } along with a event handler just attached to the button instance directly: on (release) { getURL(html/myHTMLpg.htm, _blank); } do you know of a way using actionscript (setting properties) where you can