Re: [Flashcoders] how can I set the end of a dynamic tween

2009-04-01 Thread Paul Andrews
Since the Tween ends with y=645, the test is superfluous and also a bit mad since the easing is set to Bounce, so it may reach 645 more than once during the course of the motion. Paul - Original Message - From: Taka Kojima t...@gigafied.com To: Flash Coders List flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] FPS question

2009-03-31 Thread Paul Andrews
I'm pretty confused by your requested, so I've probably got this wrong. You're trying to slow down a playing movie because it's not streaming it's content fast enough to play at the true frame rate? Paul - Original Message - From: Karl DeSaulniers k...@designdrumm.com To: Flash

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 Object reference

2009-03-28 Thread Paul Andrews
Apart from anything else, AS3 MovieClips don't have a _width property - it's now width. Paul - Original Message - From: TS sunnrun...@gmail.com To: 'Flash Coders List' flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 2:09 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] AS3 Object reference

Re: [Flashcoders] First lesson

2009-03-26 Thread Paul Andrews
to leave that be for a first introduction. Paul I'm looking for some nice shape tween effect. I would like them to practice on cool stuff. So I'm asking you guys what are your favorite shape tween effect ? Thanks Laurent ___ Flashcoders mailing list

RE: [Flashcoders] Tween AS3 issue with Firefox

2009-03-26 Thread Paul Venton
Can't see a tween either, however the site looks a pretty desolate after a page refresh! Might want to check the SWFs loadInfo (bytesLoaded against bytesTotal). -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On

Re: [Flashcoders] do we still have to check to see if loaded 10 bytes?

2009-03-24 Thread Paul Andrews
I can't say, but it wouldn't harm to leave it there.. - Original Message - From: allandt bik-elliott (thefieldcomic.com) alla...@gmail.com To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 4:03 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] do we still have to check to

Re: [Flashcoders] do we still have to check to see if loaded 10bytes?

2009-03-24 Thread Paul Andrews
Yes indeed. I had my mind on onProgress. Doh! Doing too much AS2 perhaps.. Paul - Original Message - From: Muzak p.ginnebe...@telenet.be To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] do we still have to check

Re: [Flashcoders] Flash Future - Unity3D, iPhone and performance

2009-03-20 Thread Paul Andrews
Maybe Adobe will make their own A-Phone. Research has shown that customers should have substantial space in their pocket once the money has been removed from their wallet to buy it. Naturally, to get the optimum feature set you will need to buy the whole A-Phone suite, A-SatNav,

RE: [Flashcoders] A very simply question of XML toString()

2009-03-19 Thread Paul Venton
There's a great tutorial at http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flashcs3/using_xml_as3_pg1.htm Pretty easy to follow and I found it useful for getting my head around E4X. -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On

Re: [Flashcoders] Playing Flash video in slow-motion

2009-03-14 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Adam Duston a...@langolab.com To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Cc: Jennifer Ede jenni...@langolab.com Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Playing Flash video in slow-motion Hi Paul, Thank you for your

Re: [Flashcoders] Playing Flash video in slow-motion

2009-03-13 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Adam Duston a...@langolab.com To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Cc: Jennifer Ede jenni...@langolab.com Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:37 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] Playing Flash video in slow-motion Dear Flashcoders, I must play an FLV in slow motion.

[Flashcoders] Advice on creating random grid of pairs for a game

2009-03-11 Thread Paul Steven
clear paths to create the remainder of the grid. I would really appreciate any help cracking this function. Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

RE: [Flashcoders] Advice on creating random grid of pairs for a game

2009-03-11 Thread Paul Steven
but I wouldn't have thought so. Any advice much appreciated! Thanks Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Pace Sent: 11 March 2009 16:31 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re

RE: [Flashcoders] Advice on creating random grid of pairs for a game

2009-03-11 Thread Paul Steven
Thanks David for your suggested solution - it looks very promising. I am not sure what 4-connected means? But I think I understand the general idea I am just wondering if your solution would guarantee that there will always be a matching tile within a clear path? For example if the random

RE: [Flashcoders] Advice on creating random grid of pairs for a game

2009-03-11 Thread Paul Steven
. Dave On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 10:43 AM, jonathan howe jonathangh...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, Paul, Can you explain what you mean by a clear path. For example, when I look at this example below: 1,2,1 2,0,3 4,4,3 In this simple example, a user could clear all tiles by matching

Re: [Flashcoders] OOP AS3 learning

2009-03-05 Thread Paul Andrews
and shortcuts. I think you meant manage your lightweight interconnected architecture optimised for the smaller project and desparate client.. ;-) LOL Paul snip regards JC ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http

Re: [Flashcoders] OOP AS3 learning

2009-03-05 Thread Paul Andrews
- if you have an example in Java, you can imagine how that would work in actionscript. Paul - Original Message - From: Pedro Kostelec pedrok...@gmail.com To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] OOP AS3

Re: [Flashcoders] error problem in as3

2009-03-04 Thread Paul Andrews
Well, somewhere you're trying to access a non-existent object.. Possibly it's related to removing an object from the display list via removeChild() then trying to access other objects via it's parent (which no longer exists). With so little to go on it's hard to guess. Paul - Original

Re: [Flashcoders] include directive ...

2009-03-04 Thread Paul Andrews
going on. I rarely use the include directive. Better to use classes. Paul - Original Message - From: SJF sjf...@gmail.com To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 2:37 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] include directive ... Looking for clarity on the include

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

2009-02-21 Thread Paul Andrews
. Then when one is clicked you can go through the array and make the others dissappear. Naturally there are many ways to do this, but that's a basic technique. Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http

Re: [Flashcoders] component def doesn't pass params to constructor?

2009-02-18 Thread Paul Andrews
constructor coupled with a parameterised init() method. Nothing stopping you having the same architecture for stage components and actionscript created class instances. In many ways, the parameterised init() is preferable to a parameterised constructor. Paul Any feedback is appreciated. - Michael M

Re: [Flashcoders] component def doesn't pass params to constructor?

2009-02-18 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Mendelsohn, Michael michael.mendels...@fmglobal.com To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:12 PM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] component def doesn't pass params to constructor? Thanks for responding Paul

Re: [Flashcoders] Frame-based tween solution

2009-02-17 Thread Paul Andrews
this using some tween class? My first trials of using 1/30 * 3=0.09s as a delay wasn't successful. That's a bit vague. In which way wasn't it successful? Presumably you're getting rid of the timeline animation to try and save a few K. Paul Thanks in advance. Yours, Weyert de Boer

Re: [Flashcoders] Frame-based tween solution

2009-02-17 Thread Paul Andrews
, it would work very well. Paul Presumably you're getting rid of the timeline animation to try and save a few K. Mainly moving it to ActionScript to make it more dynamic to support more or less menu items in the animation/design instead of hard-coded elements. Now I could also make it all

RE: [Flashcoders] UK freelance flash opportunities

2009-02-10 Thread Paul Steven
Thanks Allan, I have sent off my CV TO Major Players so hopefully something will come of it. Cheers Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of allandt bik-elliott (thefieldcomic.com) Sent: 09

[Flashcoders] UK freelance flash opportunities

2009-02-09 Thread Paul Steven
The economic downturn has finally taken its toll on my work load after many years of keeping the wolves at bay. If anyone can point me in the right direction of the best sites, agencies to offer me assistance looking for new projects it would be much appreciated. Cheers Paul http

[Flashcoders] Re: [flexcoders] This is kind of Wonderfl

2009-02-02 Thread Paul Andrews
I think the word for this is SPAM. Don't waste your time. - Original Message - From: Steve Mathews To: azf...@googlegroups.com ; flexcod...@yahoogroups.com ; Flash Coders List Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 3:57 PM Subject: [flexcoders] This is kind of Wonderfl

Re: [Flashcoders] Missing Flashcoder archives?

2009-01-29 Thread Paul Andrews
Don't worry, I'll repost my flash mailbox back to the list.. ;-) - Original Message - From: Dave Watts dwa...@figleaf.com To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Missing Flashcoder archives? Is

Re: [Flashcoders] Adding a property to an AS3-component

2009-01-25 Thread Paul Andrews
the good habits of AS3 ( explicit classes, inheritance, etc.). Dynamically adding attributes like this makes you open to runtime failure, something that extending classes helps to protect you from. I know - I get tempted by the dark side myself.. Paul - Original Message - From: Cor c

Re: [Flashcoders] Adding a property to an AS3-component

2009-01-25 Thread Paul Andrews
It's not a criticism of you Cor. The OP may not really understand why people do things in a particular and why AS3 seems to make things difficullt when in practice it makes their life easier. Anyway, when needs must, I'm as bad as the next man or woman. Paul - Original Message

Re: [Flashcoders] Partially drawing a graphic?

2009-01-13 Thread Paul Andrews
If all else fails you can always use an animated mask for the reveal.. - Original Message - From: Todd Kerpelman t...@kerp.net To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 11:53 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] Partially drawing a graphic? Hey,

Re: [Flashcoders] Flex UI ...

2009-01-09 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: SJF sjf...@gmail.com To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 5:04 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] Flex UI ... I'm using Flex 3 when working on pure actionscript projects. I often have issues with numerous dialog boxes and parts of the

[Flashcoders] Dictionary resource for word based games

2009-01-09 Thread Paul Steven
I am developing a word based game and need a dictionary of all the words in the English language to create the data for the game. Can anyone point me in the direction of where to acquire an electronic version of the English dictionary that is easily incorporated into my game? Thanks Paul

RE: [Flashcoders] Dictionary resource for word based games

2009-01-09 Thread Paul Steven
you just need a list of words or do you need their definitions too? Mark Winterhalder wrote: On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: Can anyone point me in the direction of where to acquire an electronic version of the English dictionary that is easily

RE: [Flashcoders] Dictionary resource for word based games

2009-01-09 Thread Paul Steven
Thanks Ed - that is really useful!! And thanks for all the other replies so far - I will follow up all the links. Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Edward Kelly Sent: 09 January 2009 14

Re: [Flashcoders] Patrick Jakub Jankun added you as a connection onPlaxo

2009-01-07 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Joel Stransky stranskydes...@gmail.com To: p...@jankun.org; Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Patrick Jakub Jankun added you as a connection onPlaxo Sorry I have to

RE: [Flashcoders] Distributing packaged file on the Mac

2009-01-02 Thread Paul Steven
Thanks Jim I did look into the disk image option but it appears to create huge files. My game is self contained and approx 7 mb in size however it seems to create a disk image that is about 40mb. Any advice on how to create the disk image much appreciated. Thanks Paul -Original Message

RE: [Flashcoders] Distributing packaged file on the Mac

2009-01-02 Thread Paul Steven
file on the Mac Paul, Simplest route: If your app is self-contained, just place it in a folder, then drag the folder onto the Disk Utility application (installed in /Applications/Utilities). Choose compressed for the format - which will also make the volume read-only, and choose a location

[Flashcoders] Distributing packaged file on the Mac

2008-12-31 Thread Paul Steven
it really simple for users. Thanks and a happy new year to everyone!! Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

RE: [Flashcoders] Distributing packaged file on the Mac

2008-12-31 Thread Paul Steven
] Distributing packaged file on the Mac Why not go with AIR? - Original Message - From: Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com To: 'Flash Coders List' flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11:40 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] Distributing packaged file on the Mac

Re: [Flashcoders] Join me on Bebo

2008-12-30 Thread Paul Andrews
According to my kids it's for children.. - Original Message - From: Scott Janousek sc...@scottjanousek.com To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Join me on Bebo bebo must be crapp-o with invites.

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3: Dispatching events to further listeners, but not to itself

2008-12-29 Thread Paul Andrews
dispatch the CardSelectedEvent.CARD_SELECTED event. In general try and avoid using generic handlers for controlling game logic. Paul Thank you Alex ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman

[Flashcoders] a historical question

2008-12-29 Thread Paul Freedman
and can give me a nudge toward where I might find it/them, I'd be deeply grateful. Apparently, it wasn't Mr. Moock, by the way. I've rooted all the way through his sandbox. Lots of fun; no dice. Besides, I don't just want to enjoy them, I'd like to use them, if they're available. Thanks, Paul

Re: [Flashcoders] a historical question

2008-12-29 Thread Paul Freedman
@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] a historical question http://www.gskinner.com/blog/archives/2005/01/varicoseg_exper.html is that what you're looking for? i just googled flash growing vines and followed some links. On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 4:27 PM, Paul

Re: [Flashcoders] Scope of variables declared in for loop

2008-12-23 Thread Paul Andrews
. The other languages wouldn't complain here No, they wouldn't. Paul Regards Alex ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] Frame rate

2008-12-22 Thread Paul Andrews
have yet to encounter a project that needs 90FPS and if you do have one then Flash is probably the wrong technology for you. Paul -e ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Flashcoders] Flash AS3 debugging

2008-12-22 Thread Paul Andrews
Does what you expect to appear appear when you just run the code? if not maybe it's your code. Could you make a small example of adding something to the stage and test that? Paul - Original Message - From: Mendelsohn, Michael michael.mendels...@fmglobal.com To: Flash Coders List

[Flashcoders] flash player detection

2008-12-10 Thread Paul Andrews
I have a client with a flash site - targets FP 8, and works fine. I have FP10 installed. If I make a copy of the html wrapper and then try and access the site using the copy, the detection of the player fails. The html uses swfobject for player detection. Paul

Re: [Flashcoders] flash player detection

2008-12-10 Thread Paul Andrews
the flash player detection is baulking if I just copy the html wrapper (content untouched), but working fine in the original html file. Paul Sid On Dec 10, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Paul Andrews wrote: I have a client with a flash site - targets FP 8, and works fine. I have FP10 installed. If I make

Re: [Flashcoders] flash player detection

2008-12-10 Thread Paul Andrews
by swfobject, then this is good read: http://onflash.org/ted/2008/10/flash-player-10-update-your-detection.php Good luck paul, Thanks Sid - I'd taken a look but was trying to be lazy. I'm already using swfobject. It's the fact that copying the working html file into the same directory fails while

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

2008-12-08 Thread Paul Steven
nothing as you get all your costs paid for by the customer if you win. I would be reluctant to take the site down as doing so will then mean the customer has nothing to pay for. By leaving the site up and running, you have fulfilled your obligations. Anyway good luck!! Paul -Original

Re: [Flashcoders] JavaFX released

2008-12-06 Thread Paul Andrews
JavaFX is very much at a disadvantage compared with flash in the wider world, but in a corporate environment with an existing java development culture, it would be seen as a very useful tool. Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] structuring singletons in AS3

2008-12-01 Thread Paul Andrews
/Singleton_pattern#Actionscript_3.0 Paul Thanks, - Michael M. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list

Re: [Flashcoders] online .swf generator

2008-11-27 Thread Paul Andrews
Would rather compromise quality and filesize, I think. - Original Message - From: mike cann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] online .swf generator You can render the output

Re: [Flashcoders] online .swf generator

2008-11-26 Thread Paul Andrews
a data file? Paul - Original Message - From: Michael Stocke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 4:37 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] online .swf generator Good morning group. I am looking for an online .swf generation tool

Re: [Flashcoders] online .swf generator

2008-11-26 Thread Paul Andrews
' be one pixel to the left and two higher, plus the fade in needs to happen a few frames earlier.. Interesting idea. Good luck. Paul - Original Message - From: Michael Stocke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7

Re: [Flashcoders] Access Flash8 MovieClip instance from Flash9 app

2008-11-25 Thread Paul Andrews
-to-avm1/#more-29 Paul Hope someone can help. Gert-Jan ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list

Re: [Flashcoders] singleton returns null

2008-11-24 Thread Paul Andrews
Fabio, It would be better to sort out what is happening. If you can post the singleton class code that you are using, together with your simple test case, that would be good. Ricky's advice should be correct. Paul - Original Message - From: Fabio Pinatti [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Flashcoders] synchronous app

2008-11-22 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: poste9 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 5:14 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] synchronous app someone discovered some way to make synchronous app? something like that: foo = doSomeHttpRequest(); and the

Re: [Flashcoders] Flex vs. Flash

2008-11-20 Thread Paul Andrews
you want to achieve. Paul - Original Message - From: Merrill, Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:14 PM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Flex vs. Flash Sure - I mean again, it just comes down to what KIND

Re: [Flashcoders] Flex vs. Flash

2008-11-20 Thread Paul Andrews
in FlexBuilder. Paul *Pedro Damian Kostelec* [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

Fw: [Flashcoders] 3d math in AS3

2008-11-18 Thread Paul Andrews
is something else again. Paul Thanks!! Ross ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] frameworks and flash

2008-11-15 Thread Paul Andrews
projects that use the same or similar framework more easily and maybe pick up some coding guidelines/shortcuts and understand the strategies followed by others. In tiny projects frameworks aren't too important. In larger co-operative projects it is important for the reasons above. Paul

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Cross Browser Issues

2008-11-13 Thread Paul Andrews
Works for me exactly as you describe in both FF2.0 and IE 7.0 - Original Message - From: FlashDev [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 2:26 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Cross Browser Issues Hi Guys, Im having

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Cross Browser Issues

2008-11-13 Thread Paul Andrews
Maybe a Flash 10 issue? I'm still using FP9. Paul - Original Message - From: Glen Pike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Cross Browser Issues I was okay too - I would

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Cross Browser Issues

2008-11-13 Thread Paul Andrews
All good for FP 9,0,124,0 Paul - Original Message - From: FlashDev [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Cross Browser Issues The white image is directly underneath the blue

Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 - Code not working in FP10

2008-11-06 Thread Paul Andrews
LOL - it took me a few goes.. ;-) - Original Message - From: FlashDev [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] AS2 - Code not working in FP10 haha! some how you both managed to get

Re: [Flashcoders] Flash Authortime vs Runtime children

2008-11-05 Thread Paul Andrews
the event payload. If you can write a tiny snippet of code to show how you attempt to load and access your components, then I'm sure we'd find the problem straight away. Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Checking if a Function Exists

2008-10-28 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Steven Sacks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:20 AM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Checking if a Function Exists Do not call return in a try catch. Are you suggesting that as

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 associativ array length=0

2008-10-27 Thread Paul Andrews
If you want an associative array like that use Object, not Array. The length of an array is the number of elements in the array, so it's 0. obj[name] is referring to an attribute of an object not an element of an Array.. Do you really have to store values like that? Paul - Original

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 associativ array length=0

2008-10-27 Thread Paul Andrews
need a dictionary. A lot of people try and write AS3 code using AS1/AS2 habits, so that's why I asked. Paul - Original Message - From: laurent [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:25 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] Re: Re: Passing text between SWFs

2008-10-27 Thread Paul Andrews
. What it wants is a class that is based on MovieClip, so: public class RTE2124BuserName extends MovieClip { would base your class on MovieClip and then it would be a subclass of MovieClip .. Paul

Re: [Flashcoders] Printing filters from the Flash Player

2008-10-25 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Cor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Flash Coders List' flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:22 AM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Printing filters from the Flash Player And how does this look in AS3?? That's for us to check after you've

RE: [Flashcoders] open word document from flash

2008-10-24 Thread Paul Steven
Another option is to use MDM Zinc to wrap your flash movie in. This is really simple and offers a cross-platform solution. It is fairly expensive though if that is the only reason you need to use the third party wrapper. I have also used a bat file from a bloke called Northcode - do a search on

Re: [BULK] Re: [Flashcoders] Is there a quick way to convertback to AS2?

2008-10-23 Thread Paul Andrews
Oh and he'll feel pretty stupid once the goverment institutions roll over to Flash 10 just after he's spent a load of money going back to AS2. That'll be interesting to explain to his boss.. - Original Message - From: Merrill, Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 - Code problem, can anyone help?

2008-10-22 Thread Paul Andrews
I'm surprised if it compiles. First look: trace(EnterFrame+(frame+)); should at least be trace(EnterFrame+(frame++)); Try that. I'd be tempted not to use enterframe at all and validate on submit. Paul - Original Message - From: FlashDev [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List

Re: [Flashcoders] Is there a quick way to convert back to AS2?

2008-10-22 Thread Paul Andrews
client that it's a huge amount of work and one day they'll still want to go forward to AS3. Paul - Original Message - From: Lord, Susan, CTR, DSS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:11 PM Subject: [Flashcoders

[Flashcoders] Recommendation for budget development mac

2008-10-17 Thread Paul Steven
the next couple of weeks too so I can't wait too long. My budget is £1000 maximum but less would be better as I don't know if I will get any more jobs that require development on a Mac or not. Any advice much appreciated.. Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing

RE: [Flashcoders] Recommendation for budget development mac

2008-10-17 Thread Paul Steven
with a wireless keyboard to surf the net in the living room. Cheers Paul -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 17 October 2008 13:25 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Recommendation for budget development mac I suspect

RE: [Flashcoders] Recommendation for budget development mac

2008-10-17 Thread Paul Steven
too old to be of any use for my needs. Cheers Paul -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 17 October 2008 15:17 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Recommendation for budget development mac On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 2

Re: [Flashcoders] RESUME: Senior Flash Developer (2)

2008-10-09 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Weyert de Boer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] RESUME: Senior Flash Developer (2) I am still waiting for that job offer on the list that requires me

Re: [Flashcoders] Is it possible to create duplicate event listeners?

2008-09-30 Thread Paul Andrews
Would be really easy to find out by adding two identical event listeners to a button. I'd expect it to be called twice. - Original Message - From: ben gomez farrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 6:23 PM

Re: [Flashcoders] Shared variable scope between mxml and ActionScriptclasses

2008-09-30 Thread Paul Andrews
... This is also best asked on flexcoders.. Paul Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks, Steve ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] Selling a Flash website

2008-09-29 Thread Paul Andrews
It's a nice site. I don't know what the issue is that makes you want to give it up, but if there's enough revenue coming in why not employ someone part time to take over the admin? Paul - Original Message - From: Gert-Jan van der Wel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List

Re: [Flashcoders] favourite programming environment

2008-09-26 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Allandt Bik-Elliott (Receptacle) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 3:38 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] favourite programming environment I'm sure it's been asked before but as these things change

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 additions/changes in CS4?

2008-09-25 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Michael William Ypes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 additions/changes in CS4? I am curious. Why does the Adobe suite not come with Flex. It

Re: [Flashcoders] AS3 additions/changes in CS4?

2008-09-24 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Mendelsohn, Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:44 PM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] AS3 additions/changes in CS4? Not sure what strongly typed arrays are. What are the

[Flashcoders] Flash CS4 info

2008-09-23 Thread Paul Steven
Apologies if this has already been posted but I was searching for the minimum playback specification for Flash CS3 and came across this page: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/features/?view=topnewpromoid=DRHWS p ___ Flashcoders mailing list

Re: [Flashcoders] Error#1065

2008-09-22 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Charles Parcell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 8:08 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] Error#1065 Having read numerous past posts on this list, I am still not clear on how to fix the issue I

Re: [Flashcoders] RE: Optimising file size - stripping down

2008-09-19 Thread Paul Andrews
). You'll just save a bit of memory in the class description, that's all. Paul Cheers. SJF. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] RE: Optimising file size - stripping down

2008-09-19 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: Paul Andrews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Flash Coders List flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 4:34 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] RE: Optimising file size - stripping down - Original Message - From: SJF [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Flashcoders] Optimising file size - stripping down intrinsics ...

2008-09-17 Thread Paul Andrews
way to get a solution (such as dynamically loading swfs and other assets on demand). What is the scenario that you are facing? Just why must you do this? Paul - Original Message - From: SJF [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2

Re: [Flashcoders] RE: Optimising file size - stripping down intrinsics...

2008-09-17 Thread Paul Andrews
- Original Message - From: SJF [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:12 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] RE: Optimising file size - stripping down intrinsics... Paul - I once worked with a guy who was building components for a large

Re: [Flashcoders] Problem with ExternalInterface.call in AS2

2008-09-13 Thread Paul Andrews
required. Paul - Original Message - From: Andy Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 12:11 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] Problem with ExternalInterface.call in AS2 Hi List, New to the list so this is my first post! Seem

Re: [Flashcoders] Problem with ExternalInterface.call in AS2

2008-09-12 Thread Paul Andrews
This exact same post was also crossposted on flash_tiger.. - Original Message - From: Andy Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 12:11 AM Subject: [Flashcoders] Problem with ExternalInterface.call in AS2 Hi List, New to

Re: [Flashcoders] Help Please

2008-09-10 Thread Paul Andrews
no effect. Is there any restrictions on that? I tried to resize it using the properties panel dimensions didn't change. How about scaling the MovieClip? Check out the MovieClip properties. Paul thanks in advance for your help -- Eng. Omar Abouzied Eltonoby Computer Engineer Cairo University

Re: [Flashcoders] Spinning world..

2008-09-06 Thread Paul Andrews
is. Zeh Thanks to everyone in the thread who took a look. Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

[Flashcoders] Spinning world..

2008-09-05 Thread Paul Andrews
that - it rotates at any angle. Lastly, I can only imagine custom 3D routines transforming a 3D dataset to 2D on the fly. So the question is, how do you think the globe effect is done? However it's done - great job BBH. Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing

Re: [Flashcoders] Singleton lookups vs Events ...

2008-09-03 Thread Paul Andrews
classes/singletons are accessible without having to access an instance created elsewhere? Paul Cheers. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders

Re: [Flashcoders] Memory usage and bitmapdata issue in flash game design

2008-09-02 Thread Paul Andrews
at reducing it. Paul Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated! ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders

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