Re: [Flashcoders] Bug when using String Object in MovieClipLoader.loadClip()
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 ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] full browser flash + vertical html scrollbar
Another solution would be a three-pronged approach: have a fullscreen swf that loads in another swf containing a ScrollPane component at 0,0. Pass Stage.width and Stage.height to the swf containing the ScrollPane (to resize it), and load in the content (your site). This would give you all the features of ScrollPane (hScroll, vScroll, etc). Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] When migrate to Flash 8?
I'd go ahead and upgrade now. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash vs Flex
That makes sense Robert. In the same line of thinking, as the Flex stuff evolves, I see the Flash IDE turning into a sort of Photoshop for Flash where graphical assets are designed/maintained, and FlexBuilder 2 (eclipse) becoming the programming environment. So FlexBuilder 2 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. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash vs Flex
you can create an ActionScript 3 project in Flex Builder that never goes anywhere near the Flex Framework. That's the reason I was soothsaying about FlexBuilder 2 becoming the defacto development environment and the Flash IDE evolving into a tool for design. Eclipse will eclipse the Flash IDE (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. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash vs Flex
Agreed. Quite selfishly, I'd like the following to happen: Blaze joins the Adobe graphics suite of tools and integrates with them in all the obvious ways (video, vector graphics, animation timeline like After Effects, etc). Its Library can export all these assets into FlexBuilder. FlexBuilder / 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. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash vs Flex
1. Map symbols to classes via some kind of package explorer wizard 2. Import existing Libraries from Flash and maintain symbols' package paths 3. Ability to export so you can import into another FlexBuilder installation There may be issues with components/EULA. Those are the biggies. I'm sure others will have more. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash vs Flex
Not totally sure what you mean by that... Map symbols to classes via some kind of package explorer wizard: if you create a movieclip in Flash, it goes into the Flash Library as a symbol. When you right-click this new symbol in the Library and choose 'properties' you'll see a wizard in which you can associate the symbol with an actionscript class. It would be nice to have the same capability in this hypothetical Library plugin for Eclipse, only you can surf to the class and choose it instead of having to write 'com.arp.blah.blah...'. 2. Import existing Libraries from Flash and maintain symbols' package paths Existing libraries in what format? A designer creates a new Flash file and creates the visual interface. He/she arranges his native Flash IDE Library, naming symbols and such. A developer then goes into Eclipse and from this hypothetical plugin can import that native Flash 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.) Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] When migrate to Flash 8?
little things that make development quicker Faster compile time being the most important, IMHO. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash vs Flex
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 ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash vs Flex
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. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Debugging wih FAMES?
Learning FlexBuilder 2 can coincide with your FAMES learning because it all happens in the same IDE (Eclipse). I don't recommend switching entirely unless you don't plan to release anything until Flex 2 comes out (Jan?). Flex is simply another way to develop apps on the Flash Platform. (It's 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.) Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Debugging wih FAMES?
Learning FlexBuilder 2 can coincide with your FAMES learning because it all happens in the same IDE (Eclipse). There is really no difference between FAMES and FlexBuilder 2 in terms of IDE. That's why I said it was probably a good idea for Brent to continue using FAME, but not consider doing so a choice to avoid FlexBuilder 2. It's the same environment so FAME projects can sit alongside other types of projects. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Dynamic Loading Images
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 directoryReader() {
$this-methodTable = array(
getFiles = array(
description = I return all files.,
access = remote,
returns = array,
arguments = array(argDir)
)
);
}
function getFiles($argDir) {
$dir = opendir($argDir);
$names = array();
$names['files'] = array();
while($file = readdir($dir)){
if($file != . $file != ..){
$newAr = array();
$newAr['fn'] = $file;
array_push($names['files'],$file);
}
}
// Newest to oldest
$result = array_reverse($names['files'],false);
// Oldest to newest
//$result = array_reverse($names['files'],true);
return $result;
}
}
?
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Re: [Flashcoders] [OTAnn] Feedback
Wait -- I HEARD THIS WAS THE NEXT BIG THING! ;) Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Questions Using MVC Pattern with Flash
You'll quickly get into framework-building, something that can delay your project. Why not use an existing open source framework like ARP? http://www.osflash.org/ARP I've gone the route of employing MVC in every aspect of my architectures, then I discovered the command pattern, which ARP uses. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Question from newbie
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;); Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Questions Using MVC Pattern with Flash
The Command pattern is a true design pattern, while MVC is an architectural pattern. It's difficult to explain how one could be used in place of the other because the Command pattern can be used inside an MVC design/architecture. Similarly, MVC can be used inside a Command. I believe Brent's original question dealt with using MVC triads throughout an application design. I felt he was on the right track understanding the need to separate model from view, but could benefit from using the Command pattern to encapsulate actions. It would lessen the complexity (and thus improve the scalability) of his application. It's for this reason I suggested ARP. ARP has a good implementation of the Command pattern. Rather than redesign his own framework, Brent could benefit from using one that has a good community around it. Model-View-Controller http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_view_controller Command Pattern http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_pattern Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
[Flashcoders] AS2Lib Examples
Does anyone have a basic AS2Lib example application they don't mind sharing? Coming from an ARP perspective, AS2Lib looks like it provides the same benefits, but the learning curve is harder. I'm checking out the API docs now and it looks pretty deep. I like how it has a testing framework built in though, so I thought i'd take it for a whirl. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [flashcoders] Q for the Pro's: How did you learn flash?
I'm not a pro, but speaking of influential books: OOPWAS! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735711836/002-9062480-9398441?v=glancen=283155n=507846s=booksv=glance I was doing procedural MVC with fusebox when I read / became obsessed with Object-Oriented Programming with Actionscript by Branden 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 ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Firefox flash plugin problem?
Do you have fonts embedded, and if so have you included all the right characters? Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] zooming application
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/ Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Firefox flash plugin problem?
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. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] targeting classes in a loaded swf
I'd look into LocalConnection. It sounds like you're trying to figure
out how to avoid dependencies between objects, which (to me) makes
sense. Rather than over-design and make things work in a complicated
way, you can use LocalConnection to init your child clips from your
controller:
receiving_lc = new LocalConnection;
receiving_lc.init = function() {
this.c.init(); // Calls your clip's init
};
receiving_lc.connect(lc_name);
In your main application:
var sending_lc2:LocalConnection = new LocalConnection();
sending_lc2.send(lc_name, init);
hth,
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Re: [Flashcoders] Flash is a single-threaded app? Maybe it's just the AVM? or...
It scares me too, but so does UI lock, something that's been happening to me a lot lately. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] anchors in dynamic textfield?
In the past I've simulated anchors with a ScrollPane using its vPosition property and duplicated clips inside the ScrollPane. However I agree it would be nice if TextArea had the ability to anchor. You could use asfunction to control the textArea's vPosition based on a variable you pass in. The variable could be a few words you know are unique to the line you wish to anchor to. There would have to be some text-parsing code to search for the words, but in theory it would work. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] flash and cfm
Looks like you're running into the character limit of URL strings. I second Jason's recommendation of remoting. Either that or use coldfusion to write XML files. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash does not run when wmode is transparent and div is hidden
I never use wmode transparent -- it's buggy and broken. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Stage.height Misreporting
Try using setInterval Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Using the $ sign at the beginning of a variable
Nothing in particular - just a style of naming vars. I don't do it because it looks too much like PHP and I get disoriented. I recall seeing this technique used to distinguish public from private vars, but I think it went out of favor when AS2 came out. On 1/12/06, Ryan Luce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does a dollar sign do at the beginning of a variable in Flash? Anything? like Stage.$blah = rar; ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] embed SWF with PHP
Pumping the object and embed tags into a DIV's innerHTML using AJAX is one possibility. You could also write the object and embed tags with an external JavaScript. This would prevent the source from being viewed and is probably an easier option given its all on the client. It's impossible to completely hide your swf filename, and techniques for preventing caching are dodgy at best. If anyone knows how to make swfs un-obfuscatable I'd like to hear their approaches. hth Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
[Flashcoders] Preview window: always full screen?
I apologize if this has been covered, but can someone tell me how to make the Flash IDE preview window launch fullscreen? I have dynamically-scaling apps I need to test without causing a resize event to trigger by making the damn window larger. This is killing me! Thanks in advance, Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Re: AMFPHP for commercial projects
It's the legal issue -- this implies risk where other options don't. Personally I love AMFPHP and have never observed it blowing up; it's far faster than ColdFusion remoting in my experience. Legal issues aside, I'd go with it for enterprise-scale projects. Mike On 1/26/06, Simen Brekken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Flashcoders, Question: What's your opinion and/or practice of using AMFPHP for client's project? AMFPHP is production ready (we run 20+ pretty big sites on it) but there's no warranty that it won't blow up and you'll have someone to call when it does. Regards, Simen Brekken ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Re: AMFPHP for commercial projects
Any would-be lawyers lurking here who could once and for all help us resolve this issue? Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Re: AMFPHP for commercial projects
Because they have a capable competing language, ColdFusion. It would be like bringing a product to market and then releasing a free version of the same thing. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Re: AMFPHP for commercial projects
If that is their approach, it inhibits AMFPHP which is itself oppressive. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] array question
FruitArray = [apples, pears, watermelons, oranges, peaches];
for (i=0; iFruitArray.length; i++) {
if (FruitArray[i] == oranges) {
trace(i);
}
}
hth,
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Re: [Flashcoders] AMFPHP for commercial projects
AMFPHP is really straightforward code -- any PHP programmer worth his salt could go in and fix if needed. It also keeps the option of moving to CF or Java open, since your AS2 will be the same. The project has picked up again and has been out of beta for some time. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Microsoft Sparkle
Agreed, well put. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] ActionScript Cheatsheet Update (new URL)!
Nice! It would be great if each element was a link to the docs! Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] How to call functions in sequence
function1() {
function2();
}
function2() {
function3();
}
You could also use onEnterFrame to conditionally check for flags
indicating the progress of execution:
var f1Fired = false;
var f2Fired = false;
var f3Fired = false;
this.onEnterFrame = function() {
if (f1Fired) {
trace(f1Fired);
function2();
} else if (f2Fired) {
trace(f2Fired);
function3();
} else if (f3Fired) {
trace(f3Fired);
} else {
function1();
}
}
function1() {
f1Fired = true;
}
function2() {
f2Fired = true;
}
function3() {
f3Fired = true;
}
Or setInterval could be employed, but it sounds like you need
sequential executions of your functions, in which case setInterval is
inappropriate.
hth
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Re: [Flashcoders] How to call functions in sequence
The more of them you use, the slower the performance. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] How to call functions in sequence
Yes, don't think in terms of avoiding functions. If something needs to be repeated, it's a candidate for a function. Performance is important for a game, but if an app's object-orientated design makes it a millisecond slower than procedural (inline) code, that's acceptable if you get the benefits of reusable code (more functions). Sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] v2 components - are you kidding me?
mCom components are an attractive alternative: http://www.metaliq.com/mCOM/ These were formerly known as 'glic'. Supposedly they are easier to skin, too. Mike On 2/1/06, Meinte van't Kruis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'something that can play nicely with stuff that other people are likely to use' well, that's a good point, but it's hard to tell which stuff people are likely to use, allthough macromedia's frameworks seems a good bet. but perhaps take a look at some opensource projects, i think that's a definitely a nice way to play. I haven't looked much into it, but aswing ( http://www.osflash.org/aswing) seems to be promising. But perhaps (v2) components aren't that evil though, I should get more into it someday :). -Meinte On 1/31/06, Jason Rayles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Meinte, Thanks for the tip. I don't intend to use v2 components myself. I am trying to make a component for distribution, and I would like to make something that can play nicely with stuff that other people are likely to use. Jason On Jan 31, 2006, at 5:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Meinte van't Kruis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] v2 components - are you kidding me? To: Flashcoders mailing list flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 then maybe your question should be: Why do I use V2 components? -Meinte (the first time I even tried using components was when I discovered the things it put on the highest level(of _root in that case), plus i saw my flash movie go from 5 to 60kb, I never looked at components again after that.) On 1/31/06, Jason Rayles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My main question is: why does opening a v2 combobox subsequently cause an onRollOut event to fire every time I click a button or movieclip, and is there any way to prevent that? Some other questions I have are: Is there anything that the combobox does right? Why can I not use getNextHighestDepth anymore when I put a component on the stage? Why does DepthManager.kCursor exist when I can still attach all kinds of objects above that depth? Why can I attach movie clips at depths that are outside the valid range? ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] v2 components - are you kidding me?
Ghostwire's are fast and simple, but the deprecated AS1 syntax makes me wonder how good they'll fit with a new project. Are there plans to update these components? Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] v2 components - are you kidding me?
Much of AS1 isn't deprecated, but that's just how I think of it. Sorry if it seemed like I was declaring AS1 deprecated because it isn't (officially). The point I wanted to make was that it makes me nervous to use AS1 stuff for practical reasons, one being the *likelihood* AS1 contains much syntax that will be deprecated. Mike ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] How to alter all movieClips with as2
class someObj extends MovieClip
{
public var someProperty:String;
function someObj() {}
}
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Re: [Flashcoders] MovieclipTween120.mxp from http://laco.wz.cz/tween/
Fuse is giving this error: Error opening URL http://www.mosessupposes.com/2004/sequencer/version.xml; Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] MovieclipTween120.mxp from http://laco.wz.cz/tween/
Apologies to this list -- I solved the problem. Just change the path to the version xml file to your local path com\mosesSupposes\util\sequencer\documentation in Sequencer.as. Works great! Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] MovieclipTween120.mxp from http://laco.wz.cz/tween/
I found the download here: http://www.mosessupposes.com/2004/sequencer/index2.html This ARE the right files, right? Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Using Cairngorm, good idea?
I think ARP http://osflash.org/arp would work well with this, too. It would make it easier to reapproach the code later. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] How can I display a tall document?
Make a ScrollPane width and height equal to Stage.width and Stage.height of a fullscreen app and load a clip containing your text field into the ScrollPane. You could also send the new textfield height to JavaScript and dynamically resize the object and embed (I think, though I'd probably never do it this way). Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] How often do you use components? Or do you use it at all?
I use the v2 components because I really don't like reinventing the wheel. Unless you're creating a component set as a standalone product, I don't see the value in making your own combobox, data grid, etc. Educational, but a waste of time. Another reason I use the v2's: they will be versioned, and resulting changes will be less involved than switching component sets in your application from your own home-spun to something else. I'll second Michael's wish-list item. If component updates were frequent enough to warrant it and the EULA were less rigid, automatic update of comps would be a great benefit. Hey Adobe, why don't you go ahead and open source those babies so we can really share our applications? my .02 Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] mailto is not working
Better yet, don't use mailto: at all. Personally I don't like when Outlook opens from links. It's disruptive. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Attaching code to buttons already on stage
var universalButtonHandler = new Object();
universalButtonHandler.click = function(eventObject) {
trace(click!);
trace(eventObject.target); // get button name
// Logic here
}
btn00.addEventListener(click, universalButtonHandler);
btn01.addEventListener(click, universalButtonHandler);
hth,
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Re: [Flashcoders] How often do you use components? Or do you use it at all?
I meant distribution / EULA concerns, not the ability to look at the code. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Focus within the Browser
No - just when you receive it. When you lose focus, onblur is called. The
event handler would look like
var obj00 = document.getElementById (oid);
obj00.onblur = function() {
alert(Embed tag has lost focus);
}
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Thanks Mike,
I'm going to try this out as soon as possible. I had a quick look at it,
for
which I have only one question. Would this handle both when you loose
focus
and when you receive it?
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Re: [Flashcoders] Focus within the Browser
I would look at onClick as the event handler if a mouse click is the entry point. Both object and embed tags support it, but don't forget that the code I showed only works in Mozilla if the embed tag is taken out of the object tag. I'd have to work more with it to come up with anything more specific. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Q:Add tracking to dynamic text
I've never heard of this being possible with dynamic text fields. With regular text fields you simply adjust the value with the IDE, of course. If it is possible I'd like to know myself. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] {Business/Workflow} The use of mock prototypes
Thorough prototyping is so key. I made a prototyping tool for internal use that allows people to discuss prototype screens. This allows the designer to follow a discussion between users, creating elements as they are requested. I got the inspiration from success with FLiP - style development http://www.fusebox.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=fusebox.faq#gq20, which uses something called devnotes http://www.grokfusebox.com/index.cfm?ref=showGoodies. Benefits are the user knows what they are getting -- no surprises -- and the requirements can be traced from devnotes all the way through the code if necessary. The public forum also helps eliminate the closed-door design decisions that cause conflict. Anyway this is how I prototype so maybe it can give others some ideas. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] RIA patent granted
All your innovations are belong to us Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] RE: rich text box
This one looks nice: http://www.flashloaded.com/flashcomponents/flashtexteditor/ Pricey though for a component. hth, Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Newbiew question AS3
Adobe Labs http://labs.macromedia.com/ is the place to go for demos and examples. there isn't a build of flex for osx It would be consistent with Eclipse's cross-platform standing if one were eventually made available. Flex Builder 2 should install on any machine ColdFusion can install on. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash / Flex / ActionScript Podcasts?
I did one, but I think the most interesting development podcasts involve more than one person. Conversation between more than one developer is compelling; the pontifications of one person are weak, at best. I'm still trying to figure out the medium. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash / Flex / ActionScript Podcasts?
Eric Dolecki's is the best out there right now. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Accordion Component
Here's some code I snipped out of one of my apps that uses the accordion.
I'm sure it can be simplified.
var childWidth:Number = 300;
var childHeight:Number = 200;
main_ac.setSize(300,400);
main_ac.createChild(View,latest,{label: Posts});
main_ac.createChild(View,latestComments,{label: Latest Comments});
main_ac.createChild(View,categories,{label: Categories});
main_ac.createChild(View,authors,{label: Authors});
main_ac.createChild(View,favorites,{label: Favorite Entries});
latest_lb = main_ac.latest.createChild(EnhancedDataGrid, latest_lb);
latest_lb.setSize(childWidth,childHeight);
latestComments_lb = main_ac.latestComments.createChild(EnhancedDataGrid,
latestComments_lb);
latestComments_lb.setSize(childWidth,childHeight);
categories_lb = main_ac.categories.createChild(EnhancedDataGrid,
categories_lb);
categories_lb.setSize(childWidth,childHeight);
authors_lb = main_ac.authors.createChild(EnhancedDataGrid, authors_lb);
authors_lb.setSize(childWidth,childHeight);
favorites_lb = main_ac.favorites.createChild(EnhancedDataGrid,
favorites_lb);
favorites_lb.setSize(childWidth,childHeight);
On 3/11/06, Karthik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I need to set up an accordion component but its the
first time that i deal with it, where can i learn how
to uset it in deep form?
Have you checked the help files? I'm pretty sure it comes with a good
example and a snippet or three.
-K
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Re: [Flashcoders] 8.5 player and javascript
I suggest switching to the flash.external (ExternalInterface) package. This seems to be *the way* to do it in AS3. I use it currently in AS2 and it works really well. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Actionscript 2 - suitable for designers?
Knowing AS2 well would also make it easier to learn architectural frameworks for Flash applications (ARP and Cairngorn). These allow you to fully experience the benefits of OOP, and you get the added bonus of a developer community around any given framework to answer specific questions. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Recommendation on good AS 2.0 framework code?
ARP: http://www.osflash.org/arp Cairngorn: http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/flex/articles/cairngorm_pt1_02.html William Gibson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gibson_%28novelist%29 - respect! Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] PayPal issues
Thanks Dave, that's good to know. You have to love when a company stops supporting a product and fails to notify us about it. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Local Connection Object problem
I've also had problems when there's more than one instance of your application active. If the name of the LC is the same across applications it can result in windows stealing LC's from each other. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] RE:Flashcoders] Extending Array Question
class com.ArrayExtension extends Array
{
public function ArrayExtension()
{
super()
var argString = arguments[0].split(,);
for(var i=0; i argString.length; i++)
push(argString[i]);
}
}
Usage:
var arEx = new ArrayExtension(one,two,three);
trace(arEx.length);
hth,
Mike
On 4/18/06, Robert Leisle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You could also do:
var myArray:ArrayExtension = new ArrayExtension();
myArray.push(Hello, Goodbye, World);
same result as doing them separately.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks, that will work. So there is no definitive way to add the values all
at once, i.e. [1,4,5,76,3] when extending an Array?
Thanks again.
Ian Thomasn wrote:
Hi there (whoever you are!)
Your problem is that the [1,2,3] initialiser syntax is actually a
short cut for creating a new Array() object, not an ArrayExtension().
So you're replacing the object you just created with new().
What you need to do is to _modify_ your ArrayExtension() object, not
replace it.
If you try:
var myArray:ArrayExtension = new ArrayExtension();
myArray.push(Hello);
myArray.push(Goodbye);
myArray.push(World);
That should sort your problem.
HTH,
Ian
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Re: [Flashcoders] ExternalInterface
Sorry about the crappily-formatted code - I'm writing it in GMail!
FLASH:
import flash.external.ExternalInterface;
class blah
{
var instance:Object = new Object();
// Function alias for JavaScript
var methodName:String = goToCuePoint;
// Function alias for Actionscript
var method:Function = setPlayIndexByTrack;
function blah() {
ExternalInterface.addCallback(methodName, instance, method);
}
function setPlayIndexByTrack() {
trace(dude, JS just called my AS!);
}
}
JS:
script language=JavaScript
function getNextTrack() {
thisMovie(mediaPlayer).goToCuePoint();
}
function thisMovie( movieName ) {
if (navigator.appName.indexOf(Microsoft) != -1) {
return window[movieName];
} else {
return document[movieName];
}
}
/script
hth,
Mike
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Re: [Flashcoders] Flash Layout Manager
I hear ya. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] MXNA
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Re: [Flashcoders] Required Actionscript Programmers
As a precautionary measure, I never work with people who use the word 'gr8'. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] eLearning Standards Guide?
Although e-learning is interesting, a call for these kinds of standards is probably more appropriate on a design list or discussion forum, not flashcoders imho (please correct me if I'm wrong). That is, unless the question relates to coding or best practices. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] retrieving names of external files in a folder (or is there something similar to Directors getNthFileNameInFolder())
I made a very basic directory scraper class way back. I use this with AMFPHP. http://www.randomusa.com/flash/downloads/directoryScraper.zip hth, Mike On 5/3/06, Mikael Wirén [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang, I´m slowly finding the pros (can admit there are some =) and cons of Flash I´m lookning for a method similar to Directors getNthFileInFolder(). Atm, i´m using a dirty solution, SendAndLoad(myFiles.php, myObj, POST) with a PHP file returning a variable containing the files in that folder. Works well enough for the web but it feels like overkill for a standalone player, or? Is there a simpler way to do this? /Micke ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Q:del.icio.us API
The API is under development and it requires authentication. I looked into it and it's pretty simple: http://del.icio.us/api/posts/get?tag=humor ...returns an XML object like this: posts dt=2006-05-03 tag=humor user= post href= description= hash= others=2 tag=humor time=2006-05-03T15:14:14Z/ /posts Pretty easy to consume with Flash, but I'm not sure how to 1) authenticate and 2) prevent being banned because of having a weird user-agent. hth Mike On 5/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Has anyone incorporated the del.icio.us API or similar social bookmarking feature into any of their projects? Just looking for examples and ideas at the moment and what is/isn't possible. 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@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Q:del.icio.us API
This may be a dumb question, but how would HTTP basic authentication be handled through AS2? Wouldn't it have to go through some kind of server-side proxy? Mike Britton On 5/3/06, Mike Chambers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am in the process of building an ActionScript 3 library to wrap this. Every API should work, although: 1. You have to handle HTTP Basic authentication, either via the browser (automatic) or ActionScript. 2. they currently don't have a crossdomain.xml file, so you have to go through a proxy. mike chambers [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Has anyone incorporated the del.icio.us API or similar social bookmarking feature into any of their projects? Just looking for examples and ideas at the moment and what is/isn't possible. 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@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Q:del.icio.us API
Mike, can it be done with AS2? Mike Britton On 5/4/06, Troy Rollins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 4, 2006, at 1:01 PM, Mike Chambers wrote: Also, I am doing this in AS3, not AS2. You wouldn't happen to be doing this in AS3 on a Mac, would you Mike? ;-) (Still waiting for a flex beta for Mac...) -- Troy RPSystems, Ltd. http://www.rpsystems.net ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Q:del.icio.us API
This technique is a bit sketchy though. True, and their API isn't finalized. There are few things more soul-shattering than having your XML-parsing wrapper rendered obsolete without warning. Mike On 5/5/06, elibol [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It can be done with AS2. The easiest way would be to build an API around the query strings. _xml.load(http://del.icio.us/api/posts/get?tag=humor); This technique is a bit sketchy though. M. On 5/4/06, Mike Britton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike, can it be done with AS2? Mike Britton On 5/4/06, Troy Rollins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 4, 2006, at 1:01 PM, Mike Chambers wrote: Also, I am doing this in AS3, not AS2. You wouldn't happen to be doing this in AS3 on a Mac, would you Mike? ;-) (Still waiting for a flex beta for Mac...) -- Troy RPSystems, Ltd. http://www.rpsystems.net ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Mike -- http://www.mikebritton.com http://www.mikenkim.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] ads inside a SWF
Do it! (Disclaimer: I have no legal training...) Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] XML Parsing
How many nodes are in the XML file? Can you post the code that does the parsing? Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] XML Parsing
) {
// create main menu after successful loading of XML
if (ok) {
this._parent._parent.loading._alpha = 0;
create_menu();
} else {
trace(menu_interactive_xml.getBytesLoaded());
}
};
//
counter = 0;
function create_menu() {
while (countermenu_interactive_xml.firstChild.childNodes.length)
{
attachMovie(global_button, btn+counter, counter+1);
//place the buttons
set(btn+counter+._x, counter*97-97);
row = 1;
if(counter3){
row = 2;
set(btn+counter+._y, btn1._y + 82);
set(btn+counter+._x, counter*97-485);
}
if(counter7){
row = 3;
set(btn+counter+._y, btn1._y + 164);
set(btn+counter+._x, counter*97-873);
}
if(counter11){
row = 4;
set(btn+counter+._y, btn1._y + 246);
set(btn+counter+._x, counter*97-1261);
}
if(counter15){
row = 5;
set(btn+counter+._y, btn1._y + 328);
set(btn+counter+._x, counter*97-1649);
}
set(btn+counter+.row, row);
set(btn+counter+.column, counter+1-((row-1)*4));
btn1._x = 0;
// set the button's text
set(btn+counter+.the_title,
menu_interactive_xml.firstChild.childNodes[counter].attributes.title);
set(btn+counter+.the_client,
menu_interactive_xml.firstChild.childNodes[counter].attributes.client);
//set(btn+counter+.image0,
menu_interactive_xml.firstChild.childNodes[counter].firstChild.childNodes);
//trace(btn1.image);
imgcounter = 0;
set(btn+counter+.totalImages,
menu_interactive_xml.firstChild.childNodes[counter].firstChild.childNodes.le
ngth);
totalImages =
menu_interactive_xml.firstChild.childNodes[counter].firstChild.childNodes.le
ngth;
//trace(totalImages);
//trace(imgcounter);
while (imgcounter=totalImages) {
set(btn+counter+.image+imgcounter,
menu_interactive_xml.firstChild.childNodes[counter].firstChild.childNodes[im
gcounter].childNodes);
imgcounter++;
}
//set(btn+counter+.btnNum, counter);
// load the button image
var mcLoader:MovieClipLoader = new MovieClipLoader();
mcLoader.loadClip
(images/interactive/thumbs/+menu_interactive_xml.firstChi
ld.childNodes[counter].attributes.buttonIMAGE,
this[btn+counter].imageLoader.btnImage);
counter++;
}
_parent._visible = true;
info_clip._visible = false;
}
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Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] XML Parsing
How many nodes are in the XML file?
Can you post the code that does the parsing?
Mike
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Re: [Flashcoders] self published.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but it would be possible to make a connection between servers using LocalConnection. You'd have to ensure your client swf was assigned an id to authenticate their application to access the data. There would have to be a security model, in other words. Once again I've never done this so take my advice with a grain of salt, but I'm sure interesting things are possible if they are sophisticated enough to drop a crossdomain.xml to give you the ability to distribute components that interact with your data. In this case I have to say Flash would make a compelling choice for your idea. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] re: self published
Good luck Thomas. From a high-level perspective, your server flash element can create a localconnection to receive, and your client flash element can do the sending. In the data can be the type of action required, allowing for a switch statement to route it properly, as well as the data itself (XML or whatever). Keep in mind that localconnections of the same name will break if both are open at the same time. If you have concurrent instances of your application open, you'll observe this problem. Mike ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
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