[Flashcoders] Q:tag clouds and image analysis

Hi I am trying to create a 'tag cloud' representation of an image. But am wondering if something like this: http://guiborchert.com/work/rga_tags.html is even possible in Flash 8. Is this a project for Flash 9? Can anyone offer suggestions/opinions on the best way to create this effect? I know

[Flashcoders] Q:flashInspector/luminicBox not working in browser

For some reason I'm not getting any of my log calls from the browserworks fine when testing in the IDE though Anyone have an idea on how to get back my log calls? Strange...this hasn't happened before and I use luminicbox all the time... [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w]

[Flashcoders] Q:tag cloud and image analysis

Hi I am trying to create a 'tag cloud' representation of an image. But am wondering if something like this: http://guiborchert.com/work/rga_tags.html is even possible in Flash 8. Is this a project for Flash 9? Can anyone offer suggestions/opinions on the best way to create this effect? I know

[Flashcoders] [OT]Server-side knowledge to complement Flash Front end

Hi I've reached a point in my career where I think its important to broaden my skill-set beyond just Fash/AS3. Unfortutantely there are only so many hours in the day. Is anyone else facing the same dilemma ? Should I pursue .Net knowledge or ??? If .Net, what books online resources and/or

[Flashcoders] Q: runtime error:TypeError: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference.

Hi Trying to simply get a PV3D AS3 demo running. No compile time errors, but when launching the swf get: TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. Can anyone help? thanks [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca

[Flashcoders] Q:Flash Player update and Impact on 3D in Flash

Great news! http://www.kaourantin.net/2007/08/what-just-happened-to-video-on-web_20.html I was just wondering what impact if any this will have on the future of 3d in Flash. One of the drawbacks of 3d in Flash (Sandy , PV3D) has been the lack of hardware acceleration . Any thoughts? [e]

[Flashcoders] Q: Best solution for 360 pans in flash

After diving into Sandy recently, I was excited to see how easy it is to simulate QTVR like 360 panoramas. There are also a couple of 'closed' solutions out there, which are ok for non-coders, but not if you want to customize and add new features http://flashpanoramas.com/ and

[Flashcoders] Q:Watch vs listener/broadcaster

Hi I'm aware of watch, but have never really used it. I was wondering if perhaps I am missing out on a really useful tool. Can someone give me an example of when it would make sense to use watch instead of setting up a listener broadcaster? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w]

[Flashcoders] Q:SWFFix

Anyone using SWFFix yet in commercial projects? I know its still in alpha, but was wondering how bug-free it is. BTW, fantastic work Bob and Geoff! [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search

[Flashcoders] Q: Mootools morph text effect

Hi Does anyone know a way to morph 2 textfields as they are done using the (quite amazing) Mootools javascript framework? http://demos.mootools.net/Fx.Morph [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life

[Flashcoders] Q:Integrating SWFobject/UFO with Flash JavaScript Integration Kit

Hi I need to use the Flash JavaScript Integration Kit but am using UFO for flash detection. Is there an example somewhere of how to integrate the 2? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search

[Flashcoders] Q:Papervison 3D BASICS tutorials??

Ok, I've gone thru all the blogs, downloaded the source code for AS2, and, I probably could muddle my way thru, but all I need is a basic walk thru tutorial for Paper vision3D (AS2 version fro now) that describes all the basics, adding primitives, textures and bitmaps, basic animation,

[Flashcoders] Q: Google maps (with flash component) vs Yahoo Maps flash api

Came across this excellent article on Yahoo Flash maps API by Chuck Freedman. http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/yahoo_mashup.html I was considering using google maps, integrating in flash using a component from afcomponents.com/ but now I am confused. As i understand it Google

[Flashcoders] Q:Yahoo MAps Flash API and Get Driving Directions

Hi Finished a prototype using Google Maps API and a 3rd party solution only to discover there is no built in support for geocoding AND driving directions. Yahoo Maps Flash based API DOES have support for geocoding, but does anyone know if driving directions are easilly implemented? Thanks in

[Flashcoders] Q:Papervision 3D for 'simple' rotating cube effect

I am trying to achieve an effect similar to the 3D User switching effect in OSX. Would implementing Papervision 3D be overkill for something like this? Or is there an 'open source' solution available somewhere that uses matrix transformations, etc. My concerns for implementing this in order of

[Flashcoders] Q:Refactoring, private and static variables in AS2

Hi I need a refresher in when to declare Private as well as Static variables when extending another class (in AS2). ie if you have private variables declared in the Super class, is it necessary to (re) declare them in the sub class? What about static variables? Are there a 'best practices' to

[Flashcoders] Q:optimizing a Calendar app

Hi I have a simple Calendar class which creates a new month display when the application first loads and each time the user changes the month. I need to add appointments on specific days for each month. I have an appointment array, which contains a list of date strings in the format

[Flashcoders] Q: loop speed AS2 and AS3

This has been covered ad nauseum for AS1, but, has anyone done loop speed comparisons for AS2 and AS3? Primarily as I have code that relies HEAVILY of for loops, I want to find out what speed advantages if any can be had by switching to while or do while loops in AS2. Thanks! [e] jbach at

[Flashcoders] Q:simple depth management

Maybe I've just been working too late, but can't get my head around the MOST EFFICIENT way of retrieving the topmost nested movieclip inside another movieclip. Suggestions? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all

[Flashcoders] Q:gmaps component vs Flash to Javascript integration kit

Hi Starting a major project using the Google API and flash but not decided yet on the best approach. Figure I can either use 1) the free component from http://www.afcomponents.com/ or 2) use the Flash to JavaScript integration kit along with the javascript Google API. Can anyone offer me a

[Flashcoders] Q:Google API and gmaps

Hi Has anyone used the free gmaps component from afcomponents.com? I noticed that the component calls a php script on the afcomponent site. Does anyone know the purpose of this? I'm assuming its simply a way to bypass the need for individual api keys. [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c]

[Flashcoders] Q:refresh bug in Firefox

Zeh no 9,0,16,0 installed I wonder if it has anything to do with the object embed code... [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style. - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle'

[Flashcoders] Q:refresh bug in Firefox

Anyone know what causes the refresh bug ONLY in the Firefox version of the FP9 player? For instance, view this site: http://www.lepers.info/test/pv3d/DrawBall.html in both Firefox and IE [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca

[Flashcoders] Q:Up to Date tutorial on AS3 development using Flashdevelop...

Hi just getting around (finally) to developing converting old projects in AS3. Is there a definitive tutorial on using the latest (beta) of Flashdevelop for AS3 development? I'm aware of Keith Peters older tutorial, but I figure that some of it would not apply to the latest version of FD.

[Flashcoders] Q: Simulate tab indents in dynamic text

Hi I have one dynamic text field that is scrollable. I'd like to import text organized into columns. Is there any way to simulate tab indents in a dynamic text field so I can keep the text columns without resorting to using multiple text boxes? Any suggestions appreciated! [e] jbach at

[Flashcoders] Q:Dynamically change blend mode

This has come up fairly often and I haven't found a solution. Is there a way to change the blend mode on a Movieclip that is created at runtime? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search

[Flashcoders] Q:Blend mode bug

I have a container mc (lets call it parent) which in turn contains several nested mc's (lets call these the children) Each 'child' has an attached Bitmap slice. The container or parent mc is in a layer above another mc . Essentially I'm animating the 'children' mc's on to the stage to create

[Flashcoders] Q:Create and animate diagonal slices from Bitmap

I'm trying to create and animate diagonal slices from a bitmap object. The easiest way to create slices from Bitmaps is via the Rectangle class, but I need diagonal slices. Can this be done via a matrix transform of my bitmap BEFORE I create my slices, or si there an easier way that involves

[Flashcoders] Q: Flashdevelop vs Eclipse vs Flexbuilder for AS3 development

Is there any consensus on the BEST overall tool for AS3 development/ Is there a feature comparison chart somehwere? I'm hesitant to fork out the bucks for Flexbuilder and I am comfortable with Flashdevelop, but I'd like to really get into things like Papervision 3D(AS3) and perhaps even the

[Flashcoders] Q: Best tool for AS3 development

At the latest FITC in Toronto I was surprised by the amount of commercial AS3 work being done already. Also, it seems that Eclipse is very popular for AS3 development. As a long time Flashdevelop fan I was wondering what are some of the other favorite AS3 development environments? Which one is

[Flashcoders] FITC 07...what is everyone seeing?

Are there any 'must sees' at this year's FITC in Toronot? Of course some of the most interesting presentations are scheduled at the same time, for instance on Tuesday, there is a Papervision 3D presentation the same time as Francis Bourre's presentation on AS3 game development and Ivan Todorov

[Flashcoders] OT:How was this done?

I find most of my inspiration from the world of 3d and broadcast graphics, and, increasingly I think we are going to see more and more 'hybrid' work that is a marriage of broadcast and web based media /techniques. http://www.universaleverything.com/recent_activity/204 Anyone care to shed some

[Flashcoders] font won't show up in menu after install and restart

Hi I have an ongoing font issue in flash. After installing a new font, and restarting Flash, the font DOES NOT show up in the menu. However, an any other ADobe app, the font DOES show up. Right now it is an issue with Trade Gothic. Anyone eles experience this? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c]

[Flashcoders] OT: Joost invite needed

Yes off topic, but I think any developer interested in online distributuiton of video should be checking this out. Anyone have an invite to share? Thanks Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all

[Flashcoders] Q: Differences in Mozilla vs IE player...why?

Hi Though I'd ask the flash community their opinion since this has been on my mind lately and has caused no shortage of grief. Perhaps the title of my post should be 'Why is the Mozilla/Firefox Flash Player plugin so much better?' One thing I've noticed is that an iidentical flash app played

[Flashcoders] Q:using printjob class

I'm using the default printjob class as listed in the help pages. I was wondering if there is a way to; 1) always make a printer default to landscape mode and 2) specify that certain movieclips DO NOT PRINT //code begin var my_pj:PrintJob = new PrintJob(); var

[Flashcoders] Urgent: flash detection error with swf object and query string

Came across something that has me baffled. When appending a query string to a URL, certain query string values give me an arror, ie , i'm prompted for a plugin download. for instance ?ecard=21key=a9a08 gives me an error but if I change the last 8 to any other number, or the previous '0' to

[Flashcoders] Q:remove returns in text string or in text strings in XML

Hi I'vm using a utility to convert my flash objects to xml. It works great except if one of my objects happens to be text content with returns the returns are save as part of the xml. Can anyone offer me an easy solution? Would it make more sense to remove the returns in the strings first

[Flashcoders] Q:input textfield woes setting maximum lines

Hi I have input text fields in some 'speech bubbles' for an application I am building I can set the maximum number of characters, but what I really need is to be able to set the maximum number of lines so that hitting return NEVER causes text to disappear. So far , not the best solution has

[Flashcoders] Q: Flash, digital audio and Slimserver

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has hijacked digital audiofrom their pc/macs using flash. I'd like to use some of the more sophisticated audio handling abilities in AS3, such as accessing sound frequencies. I'm using Slimserver, a Python/MYsql based music server that also acts as a 'front'end' to

[Flashcoders] slightly ot: SlimFX flash/flex based playerskin for Slimerver

Anyone try this yet? http://solaristics.net/slimfx/ Looks pretty exciting... Works with the Squeezebox network music player. [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style.

[Flashcoders] Q:dynamically change registraion point of MovieClip for rotation scaling in loaded assets

Hi I'm sure this has been asked before but what is the best way to dynamically change the registration point in MovieCLips? I'm loading assets (jpegs, gifs, etc) into holder MovieClips and then I need to change the registraion point of this holder MovieClip from the top left to the center of

[Flashcoders] Q:Extending Class with Static Variables, recommended practice

Hi I'm cuurrently refactoring some code in a project with lots of extended classes. What is the recommended practice in declaring static vs non-static (private static vs private) variables? Should they be declared in both the super and sub classes? My goal is to avoid any redundant code. Thanks

[Flashcoders] Q:Hittest and transparent PNG's

Hi Does anyone know if there is a way to get hitTest to ignore transparent areas in dynamically loaded PNG's? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style. - Bruce

[Flashcoders] Q: offset x,y in StartDrag()

Hi I have a nested MovieClip with an onPress handler. OnPress I create a mirror copy of this nested MovieClip but in _root and initiate a StartDrag(false) on this MovieClip. The problem is this mc ( in _root ) is offset from the Mouse position by the x,y coordinates of the nested MovieClip.

[Flashcoders] Q: Approaches to integrating existing class libraries with frameworks

Hi I'm very much interested in exploring several popular flash frameworks, especially PixLib, but am wondering if there is a way to adopt and integrate legacy class code with these new frameworks. In adopting a new flash framework, does it necessarilly mean starting 'from scratch' in

[Flashcoders] Q:Preloader when TOTAL size of assets not known

Hi Using a XML config file to load in a number of image assets. i was wondering what approach is best taken when you want to create some type of a 'percent loaded' display, not knowing the combined total size of all assets... Is there an easy solution to this without 'faking' it or hardcoding

[Flashcoders] Q: Flash e-card xml vs remoting/AMFPHP

Hi Working on a flash e-card that involves saving image properties(scale, rotation, x,y cordinates) as well as a small amount of text. I was wondering if using remoting/AMFPHP offers any advantages over simply posting an XML object? Thanks Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c]

[Flashcoders] Q:Converting colored artwork to flash vector

Help please! A new project I'm working on requires LOTS of high quality cartoon like illustrations (think Sin City)and i'd like to convert all of the bitmaps to high quality flash vector format. Whats the easiest (re:quickest) way to do this? Manually using autotrace in flash would be much too

[Flashcoders] Q:Most efficient way to convert full color cartoons to flash vector!

Help A new project requires LOTS of cartoon like imagery and i'd like to convert this to high quality flash vector format. Whats the easiest wayto do this? Manually using autotrace in flash is probably too slow. Thanks! [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca

[Flashcoders] Q:Dynamically Scale a MovieClip by dragging

I am creating a 'clip-art' type illustration application. users will have the ability to move, rotate and scale movielip objects they drag from a palette. I'd like to allow interactive scaling and rotating via dragging the bounding box (as well as thru a slider), but am not sure how to first

[Flashcoders] Q:slightly OT:browser scrollbars, full browser flash and UFO

Hi I regularly use UFO for flash embedding with full browser flash sites. Recently had a client request that we support 800X600 monitors while my primary flash stage is 1028 X 700. So I need a way to auto display the browser scrolbars when the browser window is made smaller than the stage. Has

[Flashcoders] Q:The case for Functional vs OOP programming

I am a strong believer of the power of OOP, but recently came across the following blog posts that argue for the advantges, and some would say supremacy of functional over imperative/procedural and OOP programming. http://blog.lostlake.org/index.php?/archives/18-Functional-languages-

[Flashcoders] Q;3D vector based site...how done?

Ok, don't normally go 'oh' when seeing flash sites, but I like the novel way that vector graphics have been used within a 3d environment. This is great stuff...can anyone tell me how? Is there a 3d rendering engine behind everything? http://lab.mathieu-badimon.com/ [e] jbach at

[Flashcoders] Q:Dynamically REMOVE a class linkage

Hi Can anyone tell me what's the BEST way to REMOVE a class linkage at runtime? Thanks! Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style. - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle'

[Flashcoders] Q:Dynamically REMOVE a class linkage

Thanks Ian! I think delete _global.com.mycompany.mypackage.MyClass; is close to what I need bascially I have some movieclips manually place on the stage with class linkages defnied in the library. the MC's when instantiated perform the following initialize action: get their inital _y

[Flashcoders] Q:Libextractor and flash

I'm putting together a proposal for a desktop app that would be able to dynamically extract metadata from desktop files and then save this to a database. Has anyone done anything similar? Is this feasible using flash and say, Zinc from Northcode? I was thinking it might be possible to integrate

[Flashcoders] Q:using a flash projector to extract metadata from desktop files

I'm putting together a proposal for a desktop app that would be able to dynamically extract metadata from desktop files and then save this to a database. Has anyone done anything similar? Is this feasible using flash and say, Zinc from Northcode? I was thinking it might be possible to integrate

[Flashcoders] Q:AS2 AS3 and loop speed

I know this has been discussed ad nauseam for as1, but what's the scoop on loop speed differences for as2, and as3? Is there as much of a difference between for, do while loops etc? [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca

[Flashcoders] Q:Simulate HTML anchors in html text

Hi Did a search but so far haven't found a solution. Is there a way to simulate HTML anchors in a HTML text field?? I have a long, scrollable text list with an associated calendar...I want to be able to simply scroll to a specific text description when I click on a calendar event. Thanks in

[Flashcoders] Q:Check if FLV netstream is playing without resorting to globals

Hi Can someone tell me if there is a way to check if a Netstream object is playing? I don't want to use globals Jim bBachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style.

[Flashcoders] XMLAS vs XPATH

Can anyone tell me the relative merits of XPATH vs XMLAS? Thanks in advance Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style. - Bruce Mau,'LifeStyle'

[Flashcoders] Q: Performance of AS3 vs Java

has anyone done a performance comparison between AS3 FP9 and Java/Processing? I'm interested primarily in the area of 3d data visualisation. [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a

[Flashcoders] Q:Prototype vs fixed property inheritance

Was reading an interesting explanation of prototype vs fixed property inheritance in the AS3 livedocs. Although, it was mentioned that in general, its always prefereable to use fixed property (regular) inheritance for performance reasons, I was wondering why, or when it would make sense to

[Flashcoders] Q:JSON vs XML advantages

I know one of the advantages of the JSON format is easier to maintain code, ie your config files can be essentially actionscript. But are there any oither advantages over XML? What about performance? Does it 'parse' faster? Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w]

[Flashcoders] Q:Class scope issues and Gotchas

There a re a few scope related issues that every developer stumbles across once they start writing their own classes. The first is accessing the class scope from within a xml object , solved by defining a local variable withing the constructor before your XML object. var parent:ClassName=

[Flashcoders] Q:Inheritance and Dynamically assign methods using static vars

Hi I want to be able to dynamically assign handlers by passing static string variables to the superclass. Shouldn't this work?? In my 'Super' class: private static var classgroup:String; private static var cmd_evtPress:String;//defined in subclass private static var

[Flashcoders] Q;Pass an array as event object?

Anyone know why this doesn't work? a_presets1=[5,6,1,6,4,8,5,6]; this.dispatchEvent({target:this, type:Presets, o_presets:a_presets1}); //my listener function: function Presets(evtob){ var a_presets=evtob.o_presets; trace(a_presets); //a_presets traces out undefined } [e] jbach at

[Flashcoders] Q: Handling large class files

On looking at a size report of a project I am working on was shocked to find that AS 2.0 Classes Export Frame 1 indicated over 100k of just class code!! Other than refacrtoring my code (I assume there is a lot of duplication) are there any recommended coding and or preload strategies to

[Flashcoders] Q:passing multiple argements via a getURL javascript call

Hi I'm passing multiple arguments in a getURL javascript call. Because of the way that arguments need to be enclosed in quotes I'm not sure about the best way for handling this Single argument (this works) var arg='myvar' getURL(javascript:testfunc(+arg+)); solution 2 (doesn't work, the

[Flashcoders] Q:Dynamically scale(reduce) imported gifs WITHOUT jaggies

Hi Anyone have any tricks up their sleeves to improve/maintain the quality of gifs that are dynamically scaled after being loaded into your movie?? I don't want to have to resort to using pngs, since these exact same gifs will also be loaded into the html page... Any suggestions welcome... Jim

[Flashcoders] HELP!!! Eventdispatcher and firefox bug????

I've come across something for the first time... at first I thought it was my code but... My application loads xml, then dispatches a build event to another class which attaches clips from my library. The application ALWAYS works if i launch the swf directly. The application also ALWYAS

[Flashcoders] Q: 3D effect similar to OSX RSS Visualizer Quartz screen saver

Hi I know there's a surplus of threads on 3D and 3D frameworks for Flash but what I am after is a spcific treatment used in the RSS Visualizer Quartz screen saver for OSX Here is a screen shot: http://www.mactech.com/articles/mactech/Vol.21/21.05/QuartzComposer/index.html I'd like to

[Flashcoders] TAMARIN!!

Wow What great newsit seems Adobe has seen the light. http://www.kaourantin.net/2006/11/spidermonkeys-relative-tamarin-joins.html http://www.moock.org/blog/archives/000202.html http://www.darronschall.com/weblog/ One of the most exciting aspects of this announcement is the new inititative

[Flashcoders] TAMARIN

Wow What great newsit seems Adobe has seen the light. http://www.kaourantin.net/2006/11/spidermonkeys-relative-tamarin-joins.html http://www.moock.org/blog/archives/000202.html http://www.darronschall.com/weblog/ One of the most exciting aspects of this announcement is the new inititative

[Flashcoders] Q; Increase Saturation and/or Contrast using setTransform method

Anyone have ideas on how to change the contrast and/or saturation using the new setTransform method in Flash 8? Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca ...all improvisation is life in search of a style.

[Flashcoders] Q:reference main timeline from within class

Normally as a workaround to reference the main timeline from within a class, I first define a global scope in the main timeline like this: _global.root=this; And then simply reference the timeline with 'root'. I'm sure there must be a better way that doesn't involve use of _globals...anyone

[Flashcoders] Q:Inheritance issue with simplified MVC

I'm having an issue with a simplified MVC implementation. I have a 'model' class which parses XML and dispatches a 'build' event when finished parsing. I have a 'view' class which has a reference to this model class via composition and is also registered as a listener When the view receives

[Flashcoders] Q:associate class with MovieClip using composition and WITHOUT attachmovie

Hi Normally if I want to associate a MovieClip with a class using composition I simply use attachMovie and cast the returned instance to the class I want to use. If you can't use attachMovie (ie the Movieclip already exists on the stage for example) is it still possible to use comoposition

[Flashcoders] Q:slider that 'snaps to' predefined values

I'm bullding an app that uses a slider... id eally I want the slider to 'snap to' predefined values if the slider is within a certain distance.. Ideally I'd build myself from scratch but I'm on a too tight timeline (aren't all timelines too short) does anyone know of a third party component

[Flashcoders] Q;Convert hex values to ra,rb,ga,gb,ba,bb,aa,ab??

Hi Woking on a color selctor and I need to dynamically convert loaded hex values to values the ColorTransform class uses (ra,ra,ga,gb,ba,gb,aa,ab) Does anyone know the forumula to do this? Mucho gracias para tu ayuda! Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca

[Flashcoders] Q:HashMaps, Code Optimization and examples

Hi Recently started implementing the PixLib Application framework. There is something called a HashMap Class which as I understand it, is incredibly useful to manage large collections of objects, and as an alternative to iterating through an array. My question is, how many objects do you need

[Flashcoders] ExternalInterface class and multiple getURL IE bug

Hi trying t justify use of Flash 8 to make use of ExternalInterface class. Does this class eliminate the errors associated with multiple getURL calls in IE? Thanks in advance Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca [c] 416.668.0034 [w] www.bitstream.ca

[Flashcoders] ExternalInterface MySpace (Bug in Flash Player 9)

Hi Working on a project for a myspace profileso I can assume that the flashplayer will be 9. I read about a bug with using ExternalInterface with fp9...since this is a bug in an earlier version of fp9, I can't assume all users have upgraded... Has anyone found a workaround or should I

[Flashcoders] Q:wmode=transparent and alpha transparency

Hi I need to change the background color of a webpage containing an irregularly shaped flash movie with a drop shadow. Does wmode =transparent support alpha in your flash movie? Are there cross browser issues with wmode=transparent? Thanks in advance Jim Bachalo [e] jbach at bitstream.ca

[Flashcoders] Q:Flash frameworks, Caringorn vs ARP vs PixLib vs GuggaFF

Hi I'm new to the world of Flash frameworks. As I see it the primary advantage for adopting a framework is in a shrared group setting, all developers working on a project can speak the same language. Are there other advantages? Which one is 'best'? Right now I'm getting up to speed with

[Flashcoders] Q:Framework ARP vs PixLib

Hi I'd like to adopt a coding framework that is scalable and that is flexible enough to work with on a huge variety of projects. Has anyone on the list compared PixLib and ARP? Do both offer good implementations of MVC? I've heard good things about both but haven't used either yet. Is one

[Flashcoders] Q:replace audio track in a FLV

Hi I have an urgent request to add a new soundtrack to an existing FLV which exists within a fla So, I need to 1) extract/delete the existing audio and replace with the new audio or b)extract/delete the existing audio, re encode with FLV SANS audio and add the new audio as a streaming track

[Flashcoders] Q:Coding : from Procedural to Class based code?

Hi I have a project that I'd like to convert to class based code but would appreciate some advice on the best approach. Basically I have a routine which attaches a number of library items to the stage and, on either a rollover or press event, tweens these items(images) out in a radial fashion.