ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
//SET STAGE PROPERTIES
Stage.showMenu = false;
Stage.scaleMode = noScale;
Stage.align = LT;
//RESIZE EXTERNAL JPG
var tmp:MovieClip;
tmp = this.createEmptyMovieClip(bgExpand_mc, 1);
tmp.loadMovie(images/background/bg_image1.jpg);
tmp.onResize
(lc_name, init);
hth,
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Hi Rishi
You've posted on this several times now with the same question and have
been given good advice - ie. Check out the displacement map filter
option.
Your only other option is to get the array of pixels for an offstage
text box and work out the transformations yourself and apply them to an
I may have been dreaming but I'm sure someone posted a link for a tool
to disable the sandbox for flash 8 swfs running in embedded apps.
Anyone repost?
I know about the activeX settings,
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/flash/articles/fplayer8_security_08.htm
l
but if we had a tool which
If it were me, rather than reinvent the wheel (this is a common need)
and if I had a budget, I'd go for Zoomify Enterprise:
http://www.zoomify.com/enterprise/
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Flash has had this problem for years. I wish MM would either fix it
or do away with the idea. It's definitely cost me time and caused my
users headaches.
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Have you tried somethign like
a attrib=name1![CDATA[This is the atmoic value. It's so cool]]/a
Ramon Tayag wrote:
Hey everyone,
How do I properly render text that was pulled from an atomic value?
For example, here's the node:
a attrib=name1This is the atomic value. It's so cool./a
Getting
Does anyone have any good links for explaining how to navigate through
an xml object?
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Does
Do you have fonts embedded, and if so have you included all the right
characters?
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I have downloaded XPath implementation for AS2. Where do I extract the
*.as files to? There seems to be no documentation on how to install.
http://www.xfactorstudio.com/ActionScript/AS2/XPath/
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This works great, but this does not have syntax highlighting, is that
another issue in itself?
Chris Hill wrote:
http://ubergeek.tv/article.php?pid=90
Mike Boutin wrote:
I have downloaded XPath implementation for AS2. Where do I extract
the *.as files to? There seems
I am trying to target an object inside my scrollpane. This is what im
trying to achieve:
my_pane.content[product_+i].[color_+j].loadMovie
What is the correct way to target a movieclip in this way?
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I am doing a loadVars call to a php file, that then returns a bunch of xml.
Is it possible to show a preloader for this load?
var catalog_xml:XML = new XML();
catalog_xml.ignoreWhite = true;
catalog_xml.onLoad = function(success:Boolean) {
if (success) {
} else {
}
.
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I am doing a loadVars call to a php file, that then returns a bunch of xml
to parse, or use Remoting where possible.
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Thanks! The problem I have seems
productNames = XPath.selectNodes(catalog_xml,
/shirtBin/shirt/name/text());
var ttTotal = XPath.selectNodes(catalog_xml,/shirtBin/shirt[price12.00]);
Is it possible to say do another XPath query and get back a list of
results. Then pass that xml object (ttTotal) through instead of
I have tried using both content (which is read-only) and contentPath
(which seems to target a enternal source, or a movieclip in the library
with a linkage set). The problem is I am dynamically creating the clips
first on the stage, then placing them in the scrollpane, so it does not
contain
Yes I have done quite a bit of testing and searching different web sites
including all the standard goto sites like actionscript.org /
ultrashock.com etc... It seems like I should be able to use
scrollpane.contentPath = _root.productHolder; but this doesnt work.
Steve Krichten wrote:
Flash
So I should be able to do something like this rather than putting all
the clips in a empty_mc first:
myScrollpane.attachMovie(productDisplay, product_+i, i, {_x:700,
_y:pro_startY});
?
Steve Krichten wrote:
Sorry, you can't do that with the V2 component. However I don't see
why you
Derek Vadneau wrote:
_root.productPane.contentPath = productHolder;
The contentPath code will do the attachMovie for you. You either have to
specify a symbol name from the library or a URL.
Derek Vadneau
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From: Mike Boutin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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So I should be able to do something like this rather than putting all
the clips in a empty_mc
;
pro_startY += 160;
}
That'll make 10 panes, each with a productDisplay loaded in it.
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Perfect! thanks it works great!
Mike Boutin wrote:
Thanks for the example, except I need 10 productDisplay clips in 1
scrollpane.
JesterXL wrote:
Then try:
var pro_startY= 0;
for(i=0; i10; i++)
{
var ref:ScrollPane = ScrollPane(attachMovie(ScrollPane, pane +
i, i));
ref.move(0
Andre Michelle has a beautiful example on his site -
http://lab.andre-michelle.com/
See 'rain' and 'wate'r - there's no source but it looks like he's just
using displacment maps You never know if you ask nicely he may send
you the fla.
M
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We have some LED dislays in the field that use very small res 16 colour
VGA graphics, all the hardware that runs them is quite old. Hence we use
old and bespoke software to create very small animation packages to run
on these systems. I'm looking for a solution to unify some of our
authoring
Not sure flashcoders is the place to post asking for reviews - but as
you asked..
I'd have preloader for all the apps - at the moment you can see them
'build' on screen - a place holder with a load bar would be a better way
to hide the fact the images are still loading in, and reassure the user
-
You've not got Auto kern turned on by any chance - I find it monkeys
with dynamic text boxes to the point that it's useless.
M
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Mike,
I don't _think_ so - this is a dynamically created TextField
object. I can't immediately find an AS property (rather than
the UI's checkbox) to control kerning. Any pointers? Doesn't
seem obvious under TextField or TextFormat...
Cheers
I'm sure I used to know how to do this but it seems to be eluding me...
Say I have an MC (may be made up of text, vectors and bitmaps) on the
stage or in the library and I want to copy it as a bitmap into a holder
mc on the stage - how do I copy the MC's bitmap properties?
In pseudo code
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Hall and Sam Wan. This book showed me so much I can't even begin to
express my appreciation for it. It's AS1, but it still holds up, I
tell ya. One of the classics. This truly shaped my understanding of
OOP because it put it in a context I was already familiar with.
Mike
Hi Stathi
Just out of interest are you using a preloader toload your content in?
That may explain the initial load followed by the error - try the
content without the preloader - if that works your problem is in there
somewhere.
Cheers
M
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Works here..
Safari and Fire Fox
Mac OS 10.4.3
Screen resolution 1920x1200
The browser window is full-screen and the swf appears to go edge to
edge... the graphics do not scale though (not sure if that's what
your asking), the right side of the screen is white.
-Mike
On Nov 17, 2005
to Excitebike.
Thanks in advance for any help/advice,
Mike
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Hi Joan,
If you're using the timeline, try adding this actionscript to a keyframe at
the end of your animation:
stop();
getURL(http://google.com;);
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Command Pattern
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_pattern
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though, so I thought i'd take it for a whirl.
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. Has
anyone run into this and if so, have you found out how to modify the
security settings so that a website hosted swf can read flv's from a
clients CDROM or hard drive?
Thanks for the help.
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Prolly going to get shot down for this - but I don't see the point of
using Flash and Ajax together - flash can do everything Ajax can and
more, so if you're going to use flashthen 'use' flash.
M
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Success won't be down to just ease of development or features, it will
depend on backing from early adopters. Most sites that you'd think would
benefit form an RIA (banking, shopping, auctions etc.) are still using
fairly old (read reliable) set ups. They are more IA's than RIA's - sure
we're
Correction
www.rac.co.uk
Best mapping tool going
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Success won't be down to just ease of development or
features, it will depend
Yep.
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You mean map24.com (which powers rac.co.uk).
I use AMFPHP and this little ditty:
?php
/*
--
AMFPHP Service Class -
directoryReader.php
I return an array of filenames
Author: Mike Britton
05/19/05
Methods::
getFiles
*/
class directoryReader {
function
Wait -- I HEARD THIS WAS THE NEXT BIG THING!
;)
Mike
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var lib = fl.getDocumentDOM().library;
if (lib.getItemProperty('linkageImportForRS') == true) {
lib.setItemProperty('linkageImportForRS', false);
}
lib.setItemProperty('linkageExportForAS', true);
lib.setItemProperty('linkageExportForRS', false);
lib.setItemProperty('linkageExportInFirstFrame',
Oh it does work, it just doesn't refresh the library view.
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var
Enabling the Export for ActionScript option automatically
sets the linkage ID to the name (without path) of the symbol.
So setting the linkageIdentifier isn't really required.
Just a FYI :-)
As per my example, no looping required...wonder if there's a way to
refresh the library though
,
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Not quite - if you try the script I posted it doesn't update the library
view with the linkage names until you click on them - even though it's
done it's mojo.
M
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Subject: [Flashcoders] LiveMotion Woes
I have a client looking to edit several (100s) of files that were
created in LiveMotion by an animator and now are dropped on my door.
This is a long shot-but does
a choice to avoid FlexBuilder 2. It's
the same environment so FAME projects can sit alongside other types of
projects.
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probably worth checking out mosxml, a version of mambo that outputs xml and
has a basic flash
skin in the download
http://www.ciadd.co.uk/mosxml/index.php?option=contenttask=viewid=41
On 10/31/05, dc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I need to do a product site which is viewed in flash, but want to use
really exciting to people like me who remember using the Flash IDE and
View-Actions to get to the scripting environment. I feel spoiled by all
this awesome new stuff.)
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I'd go ahead and upgrade now.
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will be for development, period, rapid or
otherwise, and Flash or the Flash IDE will be a designer's tool. Both
sit on top of the Flash Platform and are the foundation for implementing the
technology.
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or dweebs...)
Me (Mike Lanza)
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- Experienced, successful entrepreneur (4 startups, batting .500 w/
one home run and one single, currently on a 2-hit streak)
- Most recent startups in online finance
- Producer of family documentary videos
- A business guy, but one who loves
(rim shot).
I have spent a good portion of the last 2 years writing plugins for
Eclipse
I wonder if one could be written to manage the Library. Then I'd never have
to open the Flash IDE.
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/
Eclipse imports these assets into its own Library plugin to be used by
programmers.
In this scenario, Flex is to Flash what Photoshop is to Dreamweaver.
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others will have more.
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Library.
There may be issues with components/EULA.
yep, will need to look into that
This is keeping people from sharing source and that is bad. Can't they just
open source the components? Come on! (Bangs fist on keyboard.)
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little things that make development quicker
Faster compile time being the most important, IMHO.
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ok, in what format is the library saved from the Flash IDE?
Right now from what I know it isn't possible to save a Library from the IDE,
but if I were to venture a guess I'd say this would be possible using JSFL.
If so, a resulting XML and SWC would make sense.
Mike
I think a Library plugin is a logical requirement if MM really wants to
improve workflow. Hopefully it will be considered for FB2/8.5 update.
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ok, this is way off the beaten path, but does anyone know of a way to load
assets (XML, JPG, etc) with a SWF if the SWF is loaded purely from memory (via
the Flash Player in a VB wrapper rather than via the browser). Basically in
this situation the SWF and all assets need to be unpacked in memory
Or Central..?
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To write, you'll need a 3rd party projector (mProjector, SWFStudio, Zinc,
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More info:
http://blog.fuelindustries.com/archives/000108.htm
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the features of ScrollPane (hScroll, vScroll, etc).
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experiencing this on the list? Solutions? Causes? Etc.
Cheers
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Thanks for the advice, Alias. I just ordered the book and joined the Flash
Game Coders list.
Thanks,
Mike
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You can turn this off with:
Project Build Automatically
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Muzak wrote:
Hmmm, can't say I've noticed that.
Only thing that annoys the hell out of me is the 'rebuilding workspace' dialog each time
I hit CTRL+S.
I tend to hit that after every word or so.
I wasn't
I'm looking to create a text effect similar to the effect of the movie
reviews found on the website for The Squid and the Whale
(http://www.squidandthewhalemovie.com/). I'm not looking for source code
(although that would be nice), but more the overall approach.
I assume the words that make
Really? That is working for me.
Make sure that you are compiling the project before debugging.
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Yeah, no dice Mike. No compiler or player errors, but no text in the
panel title either.
Jason Merrill | E-Learning Solutions
Add some to that list:
As2 currently compiles down to As1, I assume this is NOT the case with
AS3, therefore to take advantage of the speed increases that player 8.5
offers, you have to develop in AS3?
Flash's USP as far as I'm concerned is it's very easy to pick and and
develop/design
You can view a captivate demo on how to create an ActionScript only
project in Flex Builder here:
http://labs.macromedia.com/wiki/index.php/Flex_Builder:tutorials:create_as_project
Basically
File New ActionScript Project
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David Stiller wrote:
the Flash
);
myLoader.addEventListener(complete, xmlLoaded);
}
function xmlLoaded(evtObj:Event) {
myXML = XML(myLoader.data);
trace(Data loaded.);
}
]]
/mx:Script
/mx:Application
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Merrill, Jason wrote:
I'm trying to load in an XML file
No. Currently Flex Builder creates Flash Player 8.5 SWFs.
mike chambers
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Kent Humphrey wrote:
Is it possible to use the new IDE to produce Flash Player 8.0
compatible .swfs?
Of course, you couldn't use any of the new AS3 abilities, but can it
work like Flash 8 - as long
because some APIs moved.
Hope that helps...
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this are ColdFusion
(via an alpha adapter) and Flex Enterprise Services (which is not in
public alpha yet). As far as when third party remoting services support
this, you will need to talk to those project's leaders.
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I think that you are right
(evtObj.target.data);
trace(Data loaded.);
}
]]
/mx:Script
/mx:Application
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Merrill, Jason wrote:
Thanks Mike, but I tried your script and got the exact same compiler
errors. Ultimately what I am trying to do is bind some XML
With E4X:
http://labs.macromedia.com/wiki/index.php/ActionScript_3:resources:apis:E4X
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Cool, thanks. That didn't throw any errors. Now how would I traverse
that XML data in my mxml?
Jason Merrill | E-Learning Solutions
recommend a book on developing Flash
Games?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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is).
The mx.* packages are part of the framework. The flash.* classes are
part of the player.
This is an early ALPHA, so documentation and implimentations may not be
complete.
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hank williams wrote:
Ok, so I am potentially back to my original position of being
Are you in MX04?
This isn't the case in Flash 8:
var strlit = myswf.swf;
my_mcLoader.loadClip(strlit, targetMC);
Works fine.
Also, I wouldn't name any of my variables 'target' or 'url' since
these are properties of some internal classes.
Mike
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