[Flashcoders] AS2 Dispatch Custom Event of loaded clip

2008-08-15 Thread Helmut Granda
I have the following: code.customApplication.load(mySWF.swf, myClip_mc); now the custom application does not dispatch any events such as onComplete, this wasnt built in the original application so what I want to do is dispatch an event from mySWF.swf but of course when it is loaded into

Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 Dispatch Custom Event of loaded clip

2008-08-17 Thread Helmut Granda
this! }); Hope it helps. Cheers Juan Pablo Califano 2008/8/16, Helmut Granda [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have the following: code.customApplication.load(mySWF.swf, myClip_mc); now the custom application does not dispatch any events such as onComplete, this wasnt built in the original

Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 Dispatch Custom Event of loaded clip

2008-08-17 Thread Helmut Granda
On Sun, Aug 17, 2008 at 4:53 PM, Juan Pablo Califano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, in this scenario you're loading an swf into an empty MovieClip (which extends ObservableClip, if I didn't get you wrong). That means that when the swf is loaded, your stager empty MovieClip has lost all

Re: [Flashcoders] how many coders here actually have a degree related to computer science?

2008-08-21 Thread Helmut Granda
I've been a hiring manager for companies such as Sony and Disney, and the first thing I look at is experience, then a degree--any degree. Though a degree in a relevant field is nice, the fact that you have a degree shows that you're motivated, and can stick with something and see it through

Re: [Flashcoders] how many coders here actually have a degree related to computer science?

2008-08-21 Thread Helmut Granda
Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Helmut Granda wrote: But i still feel that not having a degree shows that you are not motivated. That's a good rule of thumb, and words to live by (and study by). Of course, we can point to the exceptions--Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard, I believe

Re: [Flashcoders] how many coders here actually have a degree related to computer science?

2008-08-22 Thread Helmut Granda
and getting degree? On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 3:26 AM, Helmut Granda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Right, and that is why I partially agree with the post I was referring to, specially because life without a college is not for everyone. Going back to my main point I still believe that not having

[Flashcoders] Embeding JSFL into SWC file, is it possible?

2008-08-26 Thread Helmut Granda
Is it possible to call a JSFL from a SWC file? I tried ExternalInterface just for chucks and giggles but of course it didnt work... is it even possible? -- ...helmut ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com

[Flashcoders] Re: Embeding JSFL into SWC file, is it possible?

2008-08-26 Thread Helmut Granda
Still cant do it, but I was able to access the document name with DescribeType... :) On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM, Helmut Granda [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Is it possible to call a JSFL from a SWC file? I tried ExternalInterface just for chucks and giggles but of course it didnt work

[Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component

2008-08-26 Thread Helmut Granda
Is it possible to access the MainTimeline from within a component? So far I havent been able to access it trying different methods. Most times I get the same result: trace(parent); trace(root); trace(this.parent); trace(this); trace(this.parent.parent); [object LivePreviewParent] [object

Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component

2008-08-27 Thread Helmut Granda
yeah, still get [object LivePreviewParent]... On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM, poste9 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: have u tried this.root ? 2008/8/27 Helmut Granda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is it possible to access the MainTimeline from within a component? So far I havent been able to access

Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component

2008-08-27 Thread Helmut Granda
Digital Bug Chief Creative Officer Adobe Certified Expert Adobe Certified Instructor Adobe User Group Leader On 8/27/08, Helmut Granda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, still get [object LivePreviewParent]... On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM, poste9 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: have u

Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component

2008-08-27 Thread Helmut Granda
Ok, so my component is being added to a blank FLA, which then it would have MainTimeline as the default name since there is no Document Class. Is there anyway to access the MainTimeline information from a blank FLA from within a component? On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 2:45 PM, Eduardo Omine [EMAIL

Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component

2008-08-27 Thread Helmut Granda
subscribe. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Helmut Granda Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:04 PM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component Ok, so my component

Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component

2008-08-27 Thread Helmut Granda
I dont think it is hack-is if you get the file name as a reference right before the file is being compiled. IMO... On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 3:50 PM, Eduardo Omine [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I think the question is: what do you need the FLA filename for? Relying on filename seems very hack-ish and

Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component

2008-08-27 Thread Helmut Granda
subscribe. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Helmut Granda Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:31 PM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Access MainTimeline reference from within a component Good question... If you

[Flashcoders] POSIX error: Too many open files

2008-09-15 Thread Helmut Granda
Anyone has run into this issue? I tried to google the main reason why this happens but not sure how exactly this translates to a flash applcation. in Safari you can see the error listed in the subject. In FF the application just stalls completely. Any links, suggestions or blogs? TIA..

[Flashcoders] [AS3] VIdeo going fullscreen stops

2008-12-01 Thread Helmut Granda
Im sure it has to be my fault, otherwise no one would be able to put videos online, but once a video goes full screen after a few seconds it stops running. I can see the following items on the flashlog although I do not make references to these items on my application. Warning: Reference to

[Flashcoders] Re: [AS3] VIdeo going fullscreen stops

2008-12-01 Thread Helmut Granda
it seems like the bare bones version of the video class I was using was causing the issue. I still get the Warnings which I am guessing is a bug within the flash player. Anyone else sees that? On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 3:57 PM, Helmut Granda [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Im sure it has to be my fault

Re: [Flashcoders] The flash job hunt

2008-12-02 Thread Helmut Granda
* Ask your connections for connections on your city. You might be surprised of them knowing some one in the area. * Contact some one such Aquent. I was in the same position as you are and they helped me to get in the door with some great agencies. For sure you wont get the salary you might get on

[Flashcoders] NetStream Leaving it open

2008-12-08 Thread Helmut Granda
I am trying to find some documentation about the dangers of leaving the Netstream open for long periods of time. Long story short I have a player that the user might leave open for hours end. Does leaving the Netstream open for long periods of time will consume a lot of memory? The reason why I

Re: [Flashcoders] My rights - site not paid for.

2008-12-08 Thread Helmut Granda
Im with Doctor H here, We don't know the details or both parties information about the project, if you are a freelancer/contractor this might harm you in the long run. Granted, you might get the money you are owed but in the end of the day it might be 1+ (many more) possible non clients. Remember

Re: [Flashcoders] My rights - site not paid for.

2008-12-08 Thread Helmut Granda
. As far as he can't handle dirty hands I guess...but you will win. L Helmut Granda a écrit : Im with Doctor H here, We don't know the details or both parties information about the project, if you are a freelancer/contractor this might harm you in the long run. Granted, you might get

[Flashcoders] Capture sound from computer speakers?

2009-02-20 Thread Helmut Granda
I am looking at the docs, and it almost seems like I can't capture the sound that is playing through the speakers (itunes/web/application). Which seems odd to me given that we can capture the camera and microphone but not just sound that is not played within the flash player. I did a soft search

Re: [Flashcoders] Capture sound from computer speakers?

2009-02-21 Thread Helmut Granda
, that anyone who wants to record audio output using your flash / air application is going to have to do one of these things above as well. HTH, Nate On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Helmut Granda cont...@helmutgranda.com wrote: I am looking at the docs, and it almost seems like I can't capture

Re: [Flashcoders] making a set of dynamically loaded buttons to listen to each other

2009-02-21 Thread Helmut Granda
set the same handler to all of them and then inside the handler run a for loop to call the event for each of the buttons (or do whatever you want) excluding the one that made the call to the handler. On Feb 21, 2009, at 9:06 AM, Michael Iv wrote: I need a help ! I a working on application

[Flashcoders] GetDefenitionByName from loaded SWF

2009-03-12 Thread Helmut Granda
Hello All, I am trying to access properties from a child file. This is the set up: Parent loadedA.swf // gets loaded into Parent loadedB.swf // gets loaded into Parent Parent has a static class called ParentClass and it has about 10 mutators that I want to access through the child movies being

[Flashcoders] Inheritance and Static properties

2009-10-22 Thread Helmut Granda
So I understand that I can access static properties only child-parent but not if we instantiate the subclass some where else within the application but what would be the best way to go around this? -ButtonParent -contains basic rollover/rollout/click events and does dispatchEvent (new Event

Re: [Flashcoders] Inheritance and Static properties

2009-10-22 Thread Helmut Granda
? trace(event.NAME)// undefined You probably mean event.target.NAME but I'm just checking the obvious. -jonathan On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 12:38 PM, Helmut Granda cont...@helmutgranda.com wrote: So I understand that I can access static properties only child-parent but not if we instantiate

Re: [Flashcoders] Windows 7 Compatibility with Flash

2009-10-23 Thread Helmut Granda
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-vista/Details.aspx?type=Softwarep=Adobe%20Flash%20CS4%20Professionalv=Adobeuid=pf=0pi=7c=Enterprise%20Applicationssc=Collaboration%20%26%20Contentos=32-bit On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM, AutGlass Jobs autgl...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all,

Re: [Flashcoders] OOP Books (OT)

2010-03-11 Thread Helmut Granda
Great information and thanks for sharing. I didn't know The Lost Actionscript 3.0 Weekend even existed. On Mar 11, 2010, at 3:29 PM, co...@moock.org wrote: hi all, as the author of an oop book myself, i have to admit that books aren't always the right learning tool for everyone. i agree

Re: [Flashcoders] Flash oddness with URLvariables

2010-03-25 Thread Helmut Granda
I personally haven't seen this behavior and it is hard to debug something that we can't see. -h On Mar 25, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Paul Andrews wrote: I'm usually a Flash CS3 user on a PC, but have been using a Mac G5 and CS4 recently. Today I came across some really weird behaviour. I'm

Re: [Flashcoders] ALT+GR in FireFox 4.0

2011-04-29 Thread Helmut Granda
Hi Elia, Are you on a non-english keyboard? I never heard of that combination but that may have to do with you using a Spanish or Portuguese keyboard? I am only asking this because it will help understand your issue better. I read somewhere in line that ALT+GR is the @ symbol? In English

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