[Flashcoders] Re: import documents into flash

2010-02-17 Thread tom huynen
Hey Guys, Thanks for the reply. To give a bit more information: The application would be one that runs standalone on the desktop. It would be able to import .html files, word documents and pdf files. Then grab the text in those documents and use that content. The documents wouldn't be

[Flashcoders] import documents into flash

2010-02-15 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi! A client asked me to create a application that imports different data documents into flash. Html pages, word documents and pdf's. It's about the text only and the layout doesn't matter. Is flash the right choice for this? Regards, Tom ___

[Flashcoders] letter spacing changes when animating text fields

2009-09-13 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi, I'm trying to animate a sprite containing several sprites with a text field in each of them. The animation is far from fluid though. The letter spacing of the text field seems to change. I had this problem before already. I tried different tween engines and hand written animation using an

[Flashcoders] Interface for displayObjects

2009-08-07 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi! I have a tiny little problem with the following: I have two classes that should have the same dataType in order to use them in a third class. So I created an Interface that both of them implement. The two classes extend Sprite because they have a visual representation. However, when I try to

[Flashcoders] drag along custom path

2009-02-25 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi guys, I'm trying to drag a sprite along a rectangle with rounded corners. Does anybody know an easy way to do this? Kind regards, Tom ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com

[Flashcoders] central up to date data

2007-10-19 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi List! I'm using a class named utils.as to store data like color values in my project. This class is then extended by let's say the application.as and the menu.as. Next in the application class I change the value of a var in the utils class. When retrieving this value from the third (menu)

[Flashcoders] increasing real memory use

2007-09-12 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi list, I created a kioks application that needs to display data (text and images) 24/7. The flash projector file however uses more and more real memory from the start on. I therefore created a simple version of it as can be seen in the code below. It contains four classes: Application.as,

[Flashcoders] memory leak

2007-09-03 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi There, I created a flash projector file to display media on a flat screen. The application loads images and xml and is supposed to loop all day long. However, after each loop the application steals 10 mb in memory more. I deleted all the movieclips and checked all the vars with the help of a

[Flashcoders] difference between coding in classes and in root directly

2007-08-23 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi, My goal is to play an FLV and use the setInterval method without problems at the same time. This works fine when my code is placed on the timeline. When the EXACT same code is placed in an external class however the FLV gets interrupped soon as the setInterval is invoked. Also an

[Flashcoders] Re: difference between coding in classes and in root directly

2007-08-23 Thread Tom Huynen
); videoHolder_p.video.attachVideo(stream_ns); stream_ns.play(bokk1.flv); } function setInterMezzo() { setInterval(this, checkOnMove, 2000); } function checkOnMove() { trace(ok) } } On 8/23/07, Tom Huynen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi

Re: [Flashcoders] Re: difference between coding in classes and in root directly

2007-08-23 Thread Tom Huynen
' instance. You might be creating it in the first keyframe, like this: Keyframe1: var teste = new Test(); So, how are you doing it ? On 8/23/07, Tom Huynen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Apologies, underneath the exact code I'm using. class Test { static var root_p:MovieClip = _root

[Flashcoders] sending array items as function parameters

2007-08-22 Thread Tom Huynen
Another question... I have an array that varies in length: var myArray:Array = [item0, item1, item2, etc]; And I have a few functions that require a different amount of parameters: function test1(arg1:String, arg2:String){} function test2(arg1:String, arg2:String, arg3:String, arg4:String){}

Re: [Flashcoders] sending array items as function parameters

2007-08-22 Thread Tom Huynen
Wow, and so easy!! Thanks a lot!! :) On 8/22/07, Hans Wichman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: call and apply are your friends On 8/22/07, Tom Huynen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another question... I have an array that varies in length: var myArray:Array = [item0, item1, item2, etc

Re: [Flashcoders] Re: Special font issue

2007-06-05 Thread Tom Huynen
Hey Joe, Thanks for your reaction. I've been trying to get it to work for a long time now. But still, no results. Can it be that it just isn't possible with the font I'm working with? Regards, Tom On 6/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom, Yes it is correct. But it doesn't

Re: [Flashcoders] Re: Special font issue

2007-06-05 Thread Tom Huynen
believe that a euro symbol doesn't come with a Helvetica-family font. -Original Message- From: Tom Huynen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 June 2007 09:24 To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Re: Special font issue Hey Joe, Thanks for your reaction

[Flashcoders] Special font issue

2007-06-04 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi list, I'm developing a narrowcase project. The euro sign (€) in the external xml data is encoded in this way: #8364; I use Helvetica Light to display the content. It can display the eurosign perfectly when I create a static text field inb the fla. However soon as I embed the font and try to

Re: [Flashcoders] Special font issue

2007-06-04 Thread Tom Huynen
special characters in my own tests. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Huynen Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 9:54 AM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] Special font issue Hi list, I'm developing a narrowcase project

Re: [Flashcoders] Special font issue

2007-06-04 Thread Tom Huynen
+ #8364; + ok; test_txt.setTextFormat(tf); On 6/4/07, Karina Steffens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Ton, What character sets are you embedding? Have you tried including the euro sign in the field next to the autofill button? Karina -Original Message- From: Tom Huynen [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Flashcoders] Special font issue

2007-06-04 Thread Tom Huynen
on the font symbol correct? That should work -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Huynen Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 11:16 AM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Special font issue Hi Karina, I tried two ways

Re: [Flashcoders] OT: Salary Questions

2007-04-18 Thread Tom Huynen
not true, you can enjoy the sun of mexico ;) On 4/18/07, Andrés González Aragón [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here in México a Senior with these skills. U$15k-U$20k at year. A game developement manager (Flash Guru) like me and others 6 people in the country. U$32k-U$37k at year :.( We are

[Flashcoders] FLV (like youtube)

2007-04-04 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi there, A project requires me to create an app that enables people to upload .avi and mov's. These movies must be visible in the frontoffice. Does anybody know how to convert .avi and .mov into FLV? Or is there a better alternative? Kind regards, Tom

[Flashcoders] FLV and classes

2007-03-25 Thread Tom Huynen
Hi friends, I have the following strange problem: I have a index.fla and a Application.as. the index.fla contains a movieclip exported for actionscript name test. it contains a VideoObject with instance name testVideo In the external Application class I attach the movieClip to the stage. I can

[Flashcoders] User Centred Design

2007-03-21 Thread Tom Huynen
Hello friends, For my graduation on multmedia design over here in The Netherlands I'm doing research on User Centred Design. I've been coding in actionscript for a few years now and the purpose of the research is to be able to create beautifull interfaces with high usability standards. So far I

Re: [Flashcoders] User Centred Design

2007-03-21 Thread Tom Huynen
://www.archive.org/details/AlanKeyD1987_2 Some very nice stuff here: http://www.visualcomplexity.com/ HTH, Mark On 3/21/07, Tom Huynen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello friends, For my graduation on multmedia design over here in The Netherlands I'm doing research on User Centred Design. I've been coding

Re: [Flashcoders] User Centred Design

2007-03-21 Thread Tom Huynen
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Huynen Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:50 AM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] User Centred Design Hello friends, For my graduation on multmedia design over here in The Netherlands I'm doing research on User