Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread Greg Ligierko
Well... Code without braces may look a bit confusing, but that depends on what somebody is used to and just what you like. An example when I often bypass braces is setting default values for AS2 function arguments: function funName(arg1:Number, arg2:Object):Object { if(isNaN(arg1)) arg1 = 0;

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread Paul Andrews
Greg Ligierko wrote: Well... Code without braces may look a bit confusing, but that depends on what somebody is used to and just what you like. An example when I often bypass braces is setting default values for AS2 function arguments: function funName(arg1:Number, arg2:Object):Object {

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 5:50 PM, Greg Ligierko gre...@l-d5.com wrote: I think Beno does not see difference between local variables (google: local variables tutorial) and class properties (google: class properties tutorial). You are correct. I don't fully understand classes, although I doubt

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
This is how I code. And is what I was seeing in my head when I made that observation about benos code. Your right Paul. Without braces, it can get a little run-on-sentence ish but still works. I agree Greg. It is a matter of preference. And with AS3 I believe, it is more like without

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: Well I know why this code was not working. if (e.target.currentFrame == 40) TweenMax.to(mcHandInstance2, 2, {x:200, startAt:{totalProgress:1}}).reverse(); } Because it should read. if

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread Matt S.
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 10:20 AM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com wrote: You are correct. I don't fully understand classes, although I doubt I'm far from it. I will google what you have suggested. Thank you! Didnt you say: I have many years working with python? Were you able to do that without

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread beno -
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Matt S. mattsp...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 10:20 AM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com wrote: You are correct. I don't fully understand classes, although I doubt I'm far from it. I will google what you have suggested. Thank you! Didnt you say:

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread allandt bik-elliott
you will never want to as2 again ax On 8 Dec 2009, at 22:36, Karl DeSaulniers wrote: Greg, I see your point. I am more familiar with AS2, so oops. I will be migrating soon. I promise. Karl On Dec 8, 2009, at 3:50 PM, Greg Ligierko wrote: I don't think, because braces are not required

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread Greg Ligierko
Using just a set of functions is not oop. It's rather procedural programming. However it works, it is difficult to reuse or make something really large scale or cooperate with other programmers basing on procedural code. You can write procedural-AS3, but there is not point of doing that. And you

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread allandt bik-elliott (thefieldcomic.com)
classes used in oop are generally separate .as files (in flash) that are templates that create custom objects which interact with each other (it is possible to program oop as a single file using as1-style prototype chains but these are outdated and frankly painful) a class would consist of

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-09 Thread allandt bik-elliott (thefieldcomic.com)
if you genuinely want to learn about programming, i'd recommend getting essential actionscript 3.0 by colin moock or Friends of Ed's Foundation Actionscript 3.0 with Flash CS3 and Flex (Paperback). I've seen plenty of people try to learn by reading random stuff from the web and seeing if they can

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 5:38 PM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: My suggetion to you bueno is to rewrite your code using the suggestions provided by this list. Keep all variables different. If your attaching multiple instances , use the for loop to assign their names. Trace trace

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
On Dec 8, 2009, at 1:58 AM, beno - wrote: On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 5:38 PM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: Thank you. No problem. Any time.. Don't they, though LOL! More often than needed. :P I didn't ask him! He volunteered! If I had asked him, you would be right!

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Cedric Muller
:20 To: Flash Coders Listflashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems Jason's suggestion of adding a trace to see if the class is even being activated was excellent, thank you. No, it is not being activated. I tried to comment out the mcHandInstance2

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Cedric Muller
I know we all love Beno, and we really tried hard to make it work, that's how this list is ;) But, it should end, shouldn't it ? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 4:11 AM, Cedric Muller flashco...@benga.li wrote: Again ??!? Beno, you promised you would buy these books and study. And you promised to build bricks first before trying to build a skyscraper. I promised I would buy the books around the end of the year. I never

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 2:50 PM, Merrill, Jason jason.merr...@bankofamerica.com wrote: In my twisted mind, I'm actually kinda enjoying watching this thread self-destruct under its own weight. Twisted mind indeed. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. If you treat me badly, it

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 7:33 PM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: Beno, New or used? Take your pick. Hell what's your address I'll buy you one for Christmas if it means this thread can end. Pay it forward I always say.. :)

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 7:14 PM, Steven Sacks flash...@stevensacks.netwrote: Dale Carnegie wrote the manifesto on this subject in 1934. Human nature being what it is, what he wrote then is still true today. I recommend that you include Dale Carnegie's book when you purchase Colin Moock's

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Cedric Muller
I did not say you were not honest, pardon me if you felt I was. How would I question honesty in a Flash mailing list ??? I am not saying you are not being honest or anything, but now I am wondering why it took you about 3 weeks to build something a normal coder would have taken 15 minutes

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Did you mean: Best Furnature 4200 United Shopping Plaza Christiansted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 ? and yes I was serious. Karl On Dec 8, 2009, at 4:07 AM, beno - wrote: On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 7:33 PM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: Beno, New or used? Take your

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Mark Winterhalder
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com wrote: I promised I would buy the books around the end of the year. In case you're interested, Safari Books has a free 10 day trial. I haven't tried it myself, but I hear it's good. http://www.safaribooksonline.com/

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Also, its missing a street name. 4200 (Street name) United Shopping Plaza Christiansted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 Amazon will not deliver to the address you supplied. I already tried. Karl On Dec 8, 2009, at 4:42 AM, Karl DeSaulniers wrote: Did you mean: Best Furnature 4200

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Steven Sacks
Beno, In the spirit of your recommendations and opinions regarding criticism, allow me to be blunt with you in the manner you find most effective. Considering everyone here has expressed a negative reaction to your communication style, it's pretty fucking clear where the problem is.

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Dave Watts
Hi, Beno! I'm the list admin for Flashcoders. The Ch'an masters weren't so subtle. They were famous for beating people senseless with their staffs and shouting them out the door. You, and almost everyone else, would demand from them they remove your cancerous tumor but set down their

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Cedric Muller
I don't know, I think it has more to do with humility and being humble ... are we ? Beno, In the spirit of your recommendations and opinions regarding criticism, allow me to be blunt with you in the manner you find most effective. Considering everyone here has expressed a negative

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Matt S.
I smell a prank. Does anyone else wonder if Beno really exists, or is just the product of a list regular having a little fun with easily agitated flashers? ;) .m On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 4:58 AM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com Twisted mind indeed. Do unto others as you would have others do unto

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Glen Pike
Might be a troll... Matt S. wrote: I smell a prank. Does anyone else wonder if Beno really exists, or is just the product of a list regular having a little fun with easily agitated flashers? ;) .m On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 4:58 AM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com Twisted mind indeed. Do unto

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Paul Andrews
Glen Pike wrote: Might be a troll... They live under bridges - never heard of one in the Jungle. Matt S. wrote: I smell a prank. Does anyone else wonder if Beno really exists, or is just the product of a list regular having a little fun with easily agitated flashers? ;) .m

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
...@mynarcik.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 4:11 AM, Cedric Muller flashco...@benga.li wrote: Again ??!? Beno, you promised you would buy these books and study. And you promised to build bricks first before trying to build a skyscraper. I promised

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
Those are very wise words yet mean nothing coming from you because you do not follow them. Just sayin'. --Original Message-- From: beno - Sender: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com To: Flash Coders List ReplyTo: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Matt Gitchell
We've gone from rudimentary Flash to jungle exile to treatises on human behavior bouncing off the Illuminati on the way to betrayal and disillusionment. Pretty impressive work, list; someone should convert this thread into an opera. On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:35 AM, Cedric Muller

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread allandt bik-elliott (thefieldcomic.com)
dammit - i missed the beginning of this thread - where's the archives please classic ax On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 2:35 PM, Matt Gitchell m...@moonbootmedia.comwrote: We've gone from rudimentary Flash to jungle exile to treatises on human behavior bouncing off the Illuminati on the way to

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:35 AM, Mark Winterhalder mar...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com wrote: I promised I would buy the books around the end of the year. In case you're interested, Safari Books has a free 10 day trial. I haven't tried it

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:42 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: Did you mean: Best Furnature 4200 United Shopping Plaza Christiansted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 beno C/o Best Furniture etc. ? and yes I was serious. Cool! Thank you. BTW, you should probably buy

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Dave Watts
We've gone from rudimentary Flash to jungle exile to treatises on human behavior bouncing off the Illuminati on the way to betrayal and disillusionment. Pretty impressive work, list; someone should convert this thread into an opera. Let's go ahead and end this thread now. I prefer to do as

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:49 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: 4200 United Shopping Plaza Christiansted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 beno c/o Best Furniture etc. Addresses are strange down here in the Virgin Islands. Everything is by estate, not street. Take my word for

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:58 AM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 5:38 PM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: My suggetion to you bueno is to rewrite your code using the suggestions provided by this list. Keep all variables different. If your attaching

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Gregory Boudreaux
What is setting e in your code? -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of beno - Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 12:38 PM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Gregory Boudreaux gjboudre...@fedex.comwrote: What is setting e in your code? I have no idea. This is what was suggested to me on this list once upon a time. I presume that's the problem. The idea was to make the mc run when the code entered a certain frame, as

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread John R. Sweeney Jr
Maybe you should be a preacher, rather than a programmer? The only thing you are doing with the stumbling-blocks, is dropping them on the very toes of the people that are trying to help you. You truly lack manners and do not understand proper etiquette/common courtesy. Just my 2 cents and

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Gregory Boudreaux
...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of beno - Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:18 PM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Gregory Boudreaux gjboudre...@fedex.comwrote: What is setting e

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Paul Andrews
beno - wrote: On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Gregory Boudreaux gjboudre...@fedex.comwrote: What is setting e in your code? It the remnants of a solution using an event handler - hence the e:Event. You can also see the remnants of code for controlling MovieClips using enterframe (a

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Gregory Boudreaux gjboudre...@fedex.comwrote: What is setting e in your code? I have no idea. This is what was suggested to me on this list once upon a time. I presume that's the problem. The idea was to make the mc

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
Listflashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems Without knowing what else you have going on... remove all references to e in your current code to see if you get an error. public function myLeftHand():void { var mcHandInstance2A:mcHand = new mcHand

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Paul Andrews p...@ipauland.com wrote: beno - wrote: On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Gregory Boudreaux gjboudre...@fedex.com wrote: What is setting e in your code? It the remnants of a solution using an event handler - hence the e:Event. You can also

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
Listflashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Gregory Boudreaux gjboudre...@fedex.comwrote: Without knowing what else you have going on... remove all references to e in your current code to see if you get an error. Well

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Gregory Boudreaux
He does have the makings of a best-selling novel. Beno, have you ever considered that programming is not for you? So far you have had a ton of help on a very simple example and very little of that assistance seems to have stuck. What you have now is a real hotpotch of the solutions provided

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Dave Watts
Maybe you should be a preacher, rather than a programmer? That's how I feel today. I've been preaching all day to everyone to STOP THE OT STUFF, INCLUDING OT RESPONSES TO OTHER PEOPLE'S OT STUFF. Not to pick on you specifically, let's just all let it drop. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread beno -
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Nathan Mynarcik nat...@mynarcik.com wrote: The reason why it isn't tracing is because you are not telling the function what mc to check if its current frame is at 10. I believe that is what the e was for. mcToCheck.addEventListener(Event.ENTER_FRAME,

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Yeah sorry. That address will not work. It says it's not valid. Karl Sent from losPhone On Dec 8, 2009, at 12:14 PM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:42 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: Did you mean: Best Furnature 4200 United Shopping Plaza

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
I do. But amazons shipping doesn't Karl Sent from losPhone On Dec 8, 2009, at 12:15 PM, beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:49 AM, Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.comwrote: 4200 United Shopping Plaza Christiansted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 beno

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Well I know why this code was not working. if (e.target.currentFrame == 40) TweenMax.to(mcHandInstance2, 2, {x:200, startAt:{totalProgress:1}}).reverse(); } Because it should read. if (e.target.currentFrame == 40) { TweenMax.to(mcHandInstance2, 2, {x:200,

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Greg Ligierko
I don't think, because braces are not required when the there is only one statement ended with semicolor: //code if(something) doSomething(); // semicolon ends the scope here... //code ... the second brace was ending the myLeftHand() method. I think that that the problem with this line was

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Greg, I see your point. I am more familiar with AS2, so oops. I will be migrating soon. I promise. Karl On Dec 8, 2009, at 3:50 PM, Greg Ligierko wrote: I don't think, because braces are not required when the there is only one statement ended with semicolor: //code if(something)

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-08 Thread Latcho
Beno buy a book and start where we all started: learning on your own or in a class. Now go in peace. Thanks Paul Andrews wrote: beno - wrote: On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Gregory Boudreaux gjboudre...@fedex.comwrote: What is setting e in your code? It the remnants of a solution

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread mark . jonkman
Hi Maybe I'm missing the obvious but perhaps you are hitting a variable naming problem. Why not try to give each variable a distinct name so that there is less chance of confusion. For example you have 3 different variable declarations for myHandInstance2, 2 of which are local and one is

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Merrill, Jason
Well gee after that intro, let me jump all over helping you. You should know people here are volunteering their free time and that's the price you pay when someone offers to help for free. For free. Free that is. I saw a LOT of people here trying to help you over the past few weeks, you had

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Mendelsohn, Michael
and above all, play nice. Well said, Jason! Let me just say that this list is the most valuable asset in my Flash work by far, and I truly appreciate every response I get from it. Jason happens to be more than generous in the amount of questions he responds to and I think many others will

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread John McCormack
Beno, First, a bit of a rant. These people have given you so much, and they have to make progress too. We know it's a struggle but you really must help yourself. Please advise. When I started I read Colin Mook's book from start to finish:

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Mendelsohn, Michael michael.mendels...@fmglobal.com wrote: and above all, play nice. Well said, Jason! Disagree. If someone tells you, Hey, I'm going to help you. Just give me a couple of days and I'll take a personal look at your code and walk you through

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Kerry Thompson
Beno wrote: That's abusive, period. Ok, now I'm really motivated to help Beno when I have time. Cordially, Kerry Thompson ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
. Nathan Mynarcik Interactive Web Developer nat...@mynarcik.com 254.749.2525 www.mynarcik.com -Original Message- From: beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:48:54 To: Flash Coders Listflashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread beno -
Jason's suggestion of adding a trace to see if the class is even being activated was excellent, thank you. No, it is not being activated. I tried to comment out the mcHandInstance2 as per Mark's suggestion: public function init():void { hatAndFace(); eyeball1(); eyeball2();

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Kerry Thompson
Beno wrote: First, a bit of a rant. Actually, Beno does have a somewhat valid gripe. I was the one who offered to look at the code, and I wasn't able to provide him a solution. I did look through the code, and ran it in the debugger. I also advised him to do the same, and explained how to do

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 1:41 PM, John McCormack j...@easypeasy.co.uk wrote: Beno, First, a bit of a rant. These people have given you so much, and they have to make progress too. We know it's a struggle but you really must help yourself. Please advise. When I started I read Colin

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 1:58 PM, Kerry Thompson al...@cyberiantiger.bizwrote: Beno wrote: First, a bit of a rant. Actually, Beno does have a somewhat valid gripe. I was the one who offered to look at the code, and I wasn't able to provide him a solution. S**t happens ;) beno

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Henrik Andersson
beno - wrote: Disagree. If someone tells you, Hey, I'm going to help you. Just give me a couple of days and I'll take a personal look at your code and walk you through it. and you believe him and he strings you along and wastes 10 of your precious days, you mean to tell me that's all good? You

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Merrill, Jason
If someone tells you, Hey, I'm going to help you. Just give me a couple of days and I'll take a personal look at your code and walk you through it. and you believe him and you believe him - that's the root of the problem right there- you need to realize you can't rely on free help - people will

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Nathan Mynarcik nat...@mynarcik.com wrote: That person didn't put you in a difficult position, you put yourself in it. What's funny is, you are relying on others to do your work. You should never stop just because one person said they will help. Go find the

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Nathan Mynarcik
...@mynarcik.com 254.749.2525 www.mynarcik.com -Original Message- From: beno - flashmeb...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:07:20 To: Flash Coders Listflashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems Jason's suggestion of adding a trace to see

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread mark . jonkman
flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Monday, December 7, 2009 1:07:20 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems Jason's suggestion of adding a trace to see if the class is even being activated was excellent, thank you. No, it is not being activated. I

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Paul Andrews
beno - wrote: On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Nathan Mynarcik nat...@mynarcik.com wrote: That person didn't put you in a difficult position, you put yourself in it. What's funny is, you are relying on others to do your work. You should never stop just because one person said they will help.

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Greg Ligierko
Beno, Jason mentions trace. This one is really essential. You can use trace inside any part for code, it is inside methods or directly in frame code. Add these trace lines to your code and start playing with them: public function Main():void { trace(Who I am ? I must be: + this);

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 2:46 PM, mark.jonk...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Beno What I meant was to start with something like this: public function init():void { hatAndFace(); eyeball1(); eyeball2(); myRightHand(); mcHandInstance2 = new mcHand(); addChild(mcHandInstance2) } Changes tested.

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread beno -
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Paul Andrews p...@ipauland.com wrote: One part of me thinks you were foolish and arrogant to build a commitment to a client on the basis of technology that you have little grasp of. It's not as though it's a natural choice for anyone, despite bad circumstances.

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Dave Watts
First, a bit of a rant. A lister here offered to help me by looking directly at my code and resolving my problem. That was 10 days ago. I was patient. I kept in touch with him. He kept saying he'd get to it. He never did. The result is that I am now 10 days further behind on a project I'm now

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread John McCormack
Beno, Persuade a library to buy the books. Without the grounding you will grow into the subject with all sorts of misunderstanding that will bite you later. I really didn't feel ready to code until I had fully digested Mook's book. John ___

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Merrill, Jason
I have not bitten any hand, nor would I. Are you offended when people point out to you your faults? If so, how can you ever mature? The greatest of the great are known by their eagerness to have their faults *correctly* pointed out to them. It is the foolish that hate that, you know. Man

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread jared stanley
let me get this straight: 1. you had some talented offshore web contacts in the Ukraine 5 years ago. 2. you 'went into the jungle' and were off the grid for 5 years. 3. you get back and agree to a flash ecommerce project, not having talked to a flash outsourcer(5 years ago an ecommerce site in

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
My suggetion to you bueno is to rewrite your code using the suggestions provided by this list. Keep all variables different. If your attaching multiple instances , use the for loop to assign their names. Trace trace trace. Sometimes rewriting your code line by line (while gruling it can

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Kerry Thompson
Bill Jones wrote: I was gonna listen to that, but then, um, I just carried on living my life. Reminds me of my favorite English folk singer, Bill Jones. Cordially, Kerry Thompson ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com

RE: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Kerry Thompson
Ian Hobbs wrote: If i ever get into intolerable difficulties I ; 1. Go back to the books - grow insight. 2. Buy help or 3. Re-think the project from inside current skill-set and from functional/expressive intention. There's a fourth option. I recently got a long-term contract offer I

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Dave Watts
That made me snort soda up my nose. Thanks! On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 17:07, jared stanley jared.stan...@gmail.com wrote: let me get this straight: 1. you had some talented offshore web contacts in the Ukraine 5 years ago. 2. you 'went into the jungle' and were off the grid for 5 years. 3. you

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Steven Sacks
There is nothing arrogant about pointing out people's errors, especially when you are truly trying to help them become better people. Indeed, it is just the opposite. It's good work :) I have not bitten any hand, nor would I. Are you offended when people point out to you your faults? If so,

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Glen Pike
If I were in your shoes, I would shoot myself too for being such an idiot. I just bet you'd do the exact same thing I'm doing if you were in my shoes...or shoot yourself ;) BTW, any answers to my questions? TIA, beno ___ Flashcoders mailing list

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Dave Watts
If I were in your shoes, I would shoot myself too for being such an idiot. OK, it's probably a good idea to end this pile-on, enjoyable as it might be. Otherwise, I might be forced to shoot myself. And then I will shoot all of you. And since I'm the list admin, I have all your email addresses,

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Nice. Karl On Dec 7, 2009, at 6:14 PM, Steven Sacks wrote: There is nothing arrogant about pointing out people's errors, especially when you are truly trying to help them become better people. Indeed, it is just the opposite. It's good work :) I have not bitten any hand, nor would I.

Re: [Flashcoders] Back On Course, Still Problems

2009-12-07 Thread Karl DeSaulniers
Beno, New or used? Take your pick. Hell what's your address I'll buy you one for Christmas if it means this thread can end. Pay it forward I always say.. :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0596526946/ref=rdr_ext_uan Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com