[flexcoders] Can I use Runtime Shared Library with Modules?

2010-03-26 Thread boy_trike
Is there a trick to using RSL and modules? I have tried, but keep getting can not find either mx.application or mx.module. thanks bruce

[flexcoders] mx:core:Application could not be found Error

2010-03-05 Thread boy_trike
Very strange, I have an application that used to work fine! It consists of modules. I get this error when running the application. I have re-installed Flex, and prayed to the flex gods, and ready to pull out what little hair I have left! Any ideas? thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Difference between GLOBAL and APPLICATION in CSS

2010-02-02 Thread boy_trike
I am sure there is a document somewhere that will explain the different options for CSS and FLEX. Now if someone can point me to that, I will be a happy camper. But my 1st question is, whats the diff. between the application and the global sections... thanks bruce

[flexcoders] Where is my Applications, conentBackgroundColor stored

2009-12-23 Thread boy_trike
in FB4, if I am in a new application, go to design mode, change the content background color, it will add that to the global section of my CSS. HOWEVER, opening up an app imported from FB3, I can change the contentBackground color, and the change is fine, but I dont see where it is stored.

Re: [SPAM] [flexcoders] How to change background color on text input / Linkbar i

2009-12-17 Thread boy_trike
This does not seems to work for me in Flex 4: Tried changing it in the CSS and on the textInput control. Its still white! --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Peter DeHaan pdeh...@... wrote: mx:TextInput text=mx:TextInput contentBackgroundColor=red / s:TextInput text=s:TextInput

[flexcoders] How to change background color on text input / Linkbar in Flex4

2009-12-16 Thread boy_trike
I must be a dummy! I can not figure out how to change the lovely white background on either of these controls. Help please. Thank you Bruce

[flexcoders] Is there Coldfusion Syntax coloring / highlighting in FB4

2009-10-21 Thread boy_trike
I miss the Coldfusion extensios in FB4. Is there a plug in for eclipse that handles that or is there a better editor? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: How can I shorten the heading on the Advanced Data Grid

2009-02-19 Thread boy_trike
THANKS! Just what I was looking for. I must have OLD eyes and missed it! Bruce --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Tracy Spratt tspr...@... wrote: Set sortExpertMode=true

[flexcoders] How can I shorten the heading on the Advanced Data Grid

2009-02-18 Thread boy_trike
I need to use the ADG for the style function but notice that the headings now are WIDER with a space on the right for multiple sort priorities. Is there an easy way to eliminate that? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] I want AdvancedDataGrid column Headings like DG Column Headings

2008-12-29 Thread boy_trike
The ADC column headings have a vertical bar (pipe) near the right side and limit the amount of text in the column headings. Is there an EASY way to have the headings look like the DG headings? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] How to play an animation when removing a child on a state change

2008-05-27 Thread boy_trike
I change my state to X and have a removeChild statement to remove a datagrid (since something else will take its place). My question is how can I have an effect play instead of just having it disappear. It seems like my RemoveChild statement is played before any transition is played.

[flexcoders] Summary Row in ADG without grouping

2008-05-20 Thread boy_trike
I have seen a LOT of examples of grouping with summary data, but I just want a plain, boring, grid with a row at the bottom that summarize (and counts) some of the columns. Is this easy? Is there an example anywhere? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Problem when trying to use RSL Cache

2008-04-11 Thread boy_trike
I am using FB 3. in Project / Build I select frame Linkage RSL. The swf is smaller (GREAT) but when I attempt to run it, I get (mx.core.Application not found). I copied over both of the framework libraries (the SWF and SWZ) to the same folder as my SWF. What am I doing wrong thanks bruce

[flexcoders] Modules dont work when converting from Flex 2 to Flex 3

2008-04-01 Thread boy_trike
Took my app, imported it and recompiled it in Flex 3. When I deploy it and run it and attempt to load a module, I get the following error: ArgumentError: Error #1063: Argument count mismatch on mx.binding::PropertyWatcher(). Expected 3, got 2. at _POWatcherSetupUtil/setup() at

[flexcoders] Re: Modules dont work when converting from Flex 2 to Flex 3

2008-04-01 Thread boy_trike
: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of boy_trike Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:20 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Modules dont work when converting from Flex 2 to Flex 3 Took my app, imported it and recompiled it in Flex 3. When I deploy

[flexcoders] Re: Modules dont work when converting from Flex 2 to Flex 3

2008-04-01 Thread boy_trike
Did that Alex. All of them are Flex 3 projects. What's strange, is that it works on my test / development machine but when I copy it to our server (and have deleted the folders first so there was NOTHING remaing) I get this error when running it. Bruce

[flexcoders] Export Release Build same size as DEBUG

2008-03-28 Thread boy_trike
I have a few projects. The compiler settings is simple, just: -services C:\inetpub\wwwroot\WEB-INF\flex\services-config.xml -locale en_US The exported SWF is the same size as the regular one I get when I just save and compile my app. What am I doing wrong? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Release Build same Size and how to have SWF Cached

2008-03-24 Thread boy_trike
when I compile my application (just by saving the source or with the build all button) OR when I EXPORT release build. the file size is IDENTICAL!. What do I have to do to get all of the debug code removed? 2nd question. What has to be done to have the framework cached on the client? so

[flexcoders] With statement in Pascal what is it in AS3

2008-02-25 Thread boy_trike
In Delphi, I can type: with CLASSNAME property1 = xxx property2 = yyy etc. without having to type CLASSNAME.property1 = xxx Is there a similar shortcut in AS3 to save my delicate fingers from excessive typing? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: moxie beta2 - what happened to borderStyles?

2007-10-04 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, bhaq1972 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was looking at the bug list. borderStyle of solid (or inset /outest) will no longer be supported. This IS a bug, right? It will be supported in the released version? Borders are required for a drop shadow and I have

[flexcoders] Why are source path folders sometimes copied to the output folder

2007-10-04 Thread boy_trike
I have a main application (called lumber) and 4 other projects (modules). Each of the additional modules has the lumber folder added in the Flex Build Path / Source Path as ${DOCUMENTS}\lumber. When I compile my programs, 3 of the 4 additional modules bin folders contain a folder called

[flexcoders] Module Error when re-loading a module

2007-09-26 Thread boy_trike
I have a main application that loads a module. Everything works fine until I RE-LOAD the module (via a popup-menu button). After that, when I dbl-click on a grid (which worked fine before.) I get the following error: TypeError: Error #1007: Instantiation attempted on a non-constructor.

[flexcoders] Module Error after loading module 2nd time

2007-09-05 Thread boy_trike
My main app, just loads 1 of 4 modules. There is a combo box with a list of the modules. If I re-load the current module then run a function that dispatches an event I get: TypeError: Error #1007: Instantiation attempted on a non-constructor. at

[flexcoders] Selected Style for LinkBar

2007-08-27 Thread boy_trike
OK, I must be too stupid to find it, but... I want to change the color of the ACTIVE item in a LinkBar. I see styles for SELECTED (clicked) but I can NOT find the way to change the style for the active item. Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Error when switching Modules SetFocus Handler

2007-06-09 Thread boy_trike
I have an application that loads a module. Everything works FINE until I switch to a new module, then back to the original module and try to run a component. I get the following: TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference. at

[flexcoders] Copy and Paste via right click

2007-06-09 Thread boy_trike
I have this requirement from a customer. Does anyone have an example of using the context menu for copy and paste? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Event is Raised ONCE and Firing TWICE

2007-06-07 Thread boy_trike
I have a pop that when being closed, it raises an event that is handled in the parent component. However the event is being handled TWICE. Code Snippet from Popup public static const READ_TALLY : String = doReadTally; // CALLED WHEN USER CLICKS THE

[flexcoders] Re: Event is Raised ONCE and Firing TWICE

2007-06-07 Thread boy_trike
Am I missing something? All you are suggesting is that I change the name from DOreadTally to ONreadTally? Is there something else? Bruce --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, RuneImp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/7/07, boy_trike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a pop that when being closed

[flexcoders] why are my events firing twice

2007-06-05 Thread boy_trike
I have a popup that when a user clicks to close, it will dispatch an event then remove itself. My Event is firing TWICE! (even though the line that is raising the event is reached only once.) thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Just Curious. How many people are using the PLUGIN?

2007-06-05 Thread boy_trike
I had to delete my FB installation and install eclipse and the FB PlugIn ((for a 3 party product). I am wondering how many are using the plugin and what the advantages / differences are. Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: Modules + Tab Navigators = Error

2007-05-23 Thread boy_trike
I did NOT know there was a hot fix. I downloaded it and unzipped it in the FLEX 2 SDK folder and told it overwrite ALL. I still get the error. (It required me to reenter my license #. When I go to Product Details / Features. The version is 2.0.155577. Does this mean that the update did

[flexcoders] Fixed IT! Thanks

2007-05-23 Thread boy_trike
Declaring a variable of type HistoryManager in the main app should do the trick I think. and it worked! Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Modules + Tab Navigators = Error

2007-05-22 Thread boy_trike
Everything works FINE until I load a new module. (Even after I go back to the original module, I get the error). Any component with a Tab Container or Accordian throws the following error when I load the component: TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object

[flexcoders] How to protect a checkbox in a grid from being clicked

2007-05-21 Thread boy_trike
I am using a drop in checkbox in a datagrid. I do NOT want the user to be able to change it. When I set enabled=false it is greyed out. How do I have it displayed without being greyed out and still have it protected? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] XMLNS to use same components in multiple projects

2007-05-16 Thread boy_trike
I have a few custom componets that I want to use in multiple projects. How can I set up a nameSpace in each application that will reference a specific folder on my computer? Sort of like XMLNS:myComps=c:\flex\mycomponents\* Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Problem with Multiple Modules and Accordian / Tab Navigator

2007-05-15 Thread boy_trike
Is there a known issue with this? My main application loads module 1. If I then load module 2 and go to a component with either an accordian or tab navigator, I get a null reference error. If I either remove the accordian or load module 2 1st, then I don't get the error. Any Suggestions?

[flexcoders] Popup Menu Button. I want to click anywhere on the button

2007-05-07 Thread boy_trike
If I click on the arrow, I get the itemClick event and everything is fine since I get a menuEvent and I can tell which item was selected. My problem is that I want to let the user click on the label in the button and still be able to tell which item they selected. I am having problems with

[flexcoders] Remove Row from XMLList

2007-05-01 Thread boy_trike
I have an XMLList that controls the options a user can get to. It looks like the following: mx:XMLList id=menuOptionsData menu label=Sales data=S url=/lumber/Sales / menu label=Purchasingdata=P

[flexcoders] Re: Remove Row from XMLList Good news / Bad news

2007-05-01 Thread boy_trike
to refresh the button display? thanks Bruce --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Michael Schmalle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try; menuOptionsData[1] = null; Or delete menuOptionsData[1]; Peace, Mike On 5/1/07, boy_trike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have an XMLList that controls

[flexcoders] How can I use my custom components in multiple applications?

2007-05-01 Thread boy_trike
I have a few custom components / events that I want to use in multiple projects. What is the trick to be able to import them. It seems like the import statment starts at the current project as the root. 2nd part of the question. In the project properties, the last tab says project

[flexcoders] How to find if something exists in an arraycollection

2007-04-30 Thread boy_trike
My security system has a user rights table, which has a list of TEXT keys that each user has. I am storing this in an arraycollection. What I want to do is see if this key exists in the array collection. Is there an easy way to do this? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: How to find if something exists in an arraycollection

2007-04-30 Thread boy_trike
: ArrayCollection.contains() --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, boy_trike boy_trike@ wrote: My security system has a user rights table, which has a list of TEXT keys that each user has. I am storing this in an arraycollection. What I want to do is see if this key exists in the array collection

[flexcoders] Combo Box in Grid -- Is there a better way?

2007-04-26 Thread boy_trike
Following is the snippet of my code to embedd a combo box in a dataGrid. Is there a better way to do this? Thanks Bruce mx:itemRenderer mx:Component mx:Canvas mx:Script

[flexcoders] Combo Box in Grid

2007-04-25 Thread boy_trike
I have a combo box that has to display (and allow entry) of Letters E,X,D,C,M and the data in the database is the numeric representation (1,10,12,100,1000). I am having difficulty in handling this. There must be a simple solution since this must be a somewhat common task. Has anyone done

[flexcoders] E4X Syntax with XMLList

2007-04-25 Thread boy_trike
I am having problems trying to extract the data field from the following XMLList mx:XMLList id=cbData menu label='E' data='1' / menu label='X' data='10' / menu label='D' data='12' / menu label='C' data='100' / menu label='M' data='1000' / /mx:XMLList I am trying something

[flexcoders] Re: E4X Syntax with XMLList

2007-04-25 Thread boy_trike
Thank you very much. I spent an hour trying and playing, but nothing worked. Have a great day Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: How to access Variable in Module from sub-component

2007-04-24 Thread boy_trike
parentDocument.varname? --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, boy_trike boy_trike@ wrote: My Application loads a module which has many components. In one of these components, I want to access a variable declared in my module. parentApplication.varname does not work. Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Is there a DateField Component that optionally allows typing a date?

2007-04-24 Thread boy_trike
I like the DateField component, but sometimes it is faster to just type a date. Has anyone come out with a component that does that? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] How to access Variable in Module from sub-component

2007-04-23 Thread boy_trike
My Application loads a module which has many components. In one of these components, I want to access a variable declared in my module. parentApplication.varname does not work. Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] How to have a SWF load a different SWF

2007-04-20 Thread boy_trike
I would like my main swf, load another SWF and pass some parameters, (UserID, etc.). Can someone help me with the syntax for that? thanks bruce

[flexcoders] Re: Why is flexbuilder NOT displaying the component with an error

2007-04-19 Thread boy_trike
What version is your Flex Builder? And can you please be more specif with this problem, give more details to try to reproduce it. Regards. On 18 Apr 2007 15:26:16 -0700, boy_trike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have some flex applications (which contain multiple components) and if I

[flexcoders] Re: Why is flexbuilder NOT displaying the component with an error

2007-04-19 Thread boy_trike
What version is your Flex Builder? And can you please be more specif with this problem, give more details to try to reproduce it. Regards. On 18 Apr 2007 15:26:16 -0700, boy_trike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have some flex applications (which contain multiple components) and if I

[flexcoders] Why is flexbuilder NOT displaying the component with an error

2007-04-18 Thread boy_trike
I have some flex applications (which contain multiple components) and if I make an error in a component, the Problems panel will display the component name in the RESOURCE column and the path to the component in the IN FOLDER column. I have a new application where all errors say the name of the

[flexcoders] looking for elegent solution: ComboBox in Grid

2007-04-16 Thread boy_trike
And the requiremens are Ability to Edit. Display the corrent string on the way in. After Edit, update the ArrayCollection The DATA file contains integers, 1, 10, 12, 100, 100 These map to strings: E, X, D, C,M. I have tried with a custom inline component but it seems very cludgy. Who has

[flexcoders] How do I reference a class that is a few subdirectories below my application

2007-04-14 Thread boy_trike
I have a class under my application folder in Widgets/CustomClass/Custom.as How do I reference that in my application ? I tried using an import statement but I get an error access of undefined property custom in widgets/customclass. Thanks bruce

[flexcoders] Error msg show Application not component

2007-04-11 Thread boy_trike
I have a new application with a few components. If I have a syntax error in one of my components, the problems tab always shows the name of the APPLICATION not the component. What do I have to do to get this working like my other applications? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: Error msg show Application not component

2007-04-11 Thread boy_trike
the error. Bruce --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Michael Wills [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you using Flexbuilder 2? In Flexbuilder 2 the problem tab shows the line number of the syntax error allowing you to go to the problem directly. Michael boy_trike wrote: I have a new application

[flexcoders] CreationComplete seems to be a little SLOW

2007-04-09 Thread boy_trike
On a state change I have the following snippet: mx:State name=oneItem enterState=displayLastOrder() mx:AddChild comp:OneItemOptions id=myOptions / /mx:AddChild /mx:State in the displayLastOrder() function I have a trace Statement trace('I am in the enterstate

[flexcoders] Finding / Displaying Values in a combo Box

2007-04-08 Thread boy_trike
I have an maintenance screen with a couple of combo boxes. One of them has 4 static options, the other one is loaded from a database with about 40-50 choices. Here is my question: I want to display the correct values in the combo box after I read the record to be displayed. What is the best

[flexcoders] Using Check Box as Item Renderer allows CLICKING

2007-03-21 Thread boy_trike
I am displaying a logical field in a grid using an checkbox item renderer.I do NOT want to allow the user to check the box, but that seems to be the default. The only way I can stop it is to set ENABLED to false (then it looks grey). Is there another way? thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: How do I get the ControlBar to show at the top of my Panel?

2007-03-21 Thread boy_trike
dock=true bruce

[flexcoders] Re: Date format - internal and external

2007-03-19 Thread boy_trike
I do this by formatting it the data with no commas, no currency sign: so before I want to save the data I execute: model.webOrder.customerQty = int (nf.format(txtQty.text)); where nf is defined as: mx:NumberFormatter id=nf precision=0 useThousandsSeparator=false / bruce

[flexcoders] Re: standalone exe

2007-03-14 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Troy Gilbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zinc provides a more advanced wrapped EXE. They provide a library of API BTW, I have evaluated both ZINC and JANUS. Both tools create an EXE, each one has a slightly different set of features. (If you need a MAC

[flexcoders] Re: changing states from within a component

2007-02-27 Thread boy_trike
parentApplication.currentState = foobar; bruce

[flexcoders] Just curious, A big development team or individual developers

2007-02-23 Thread boy_trike
I wonder how many people are working on TEAM to develop their flex applications (and how many are 1 or 2 men (whoops I mean PEOPLE) developers. Please discount the Graphic artists, HTML coders. et. al. If you have 3 or more people working on the same flex application, please answer as a

[flexcoders] Re: Some Components I would like to see

2007-02-21 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Shannon Hicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Status Bar: ApplicationControlBar does this when in a Panel I was under the impression that you can not dock an application control bar to the BOTTOM of the screen? Do you do this by having the panel just big enough

[flexcoders] Re: Gordon Smith - Some Answers about the Datagrid

2007-02-21 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Matt Chotin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many of you would prefer we make things more RAD capable at the potential expense of extensibility? Are you willing to make a tradeoff? I know the answer you really have is both, but if you had to make a choice

[flexcoders] thanks Muzak

2007-02-21 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Muzak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ?xml version=1.0 encoding=utf-8? mx:Application xmlns:mx=http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml; layout=absolute mx:ApplicationControlBar width=100% bottom=0 mx:Label text=I'm at the bottom / /mx:ApplicationControlBar

[flexcoders] Re: This would make me very happy, a datagrid on STERIODS!

2007-02-20 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Gordon Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bruce, is the problem that you haven't been able to figure out how to do this, that you don't think you should have to figure it out, that you're not clear on how to subclass, or something else? Gordon, let me answer

[flexcoders] Gordon Smith - Some Answers about the Datagrid

2007-02-20 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Gordon Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After all, we can't provide every feature that developers need without bloating our components, and we've assumed that subclassing will be a commonly used technique. Gordon: Instead of making components FATTER, create

[flexcoders] Some Components I would like to see

2007-02-20 Thread boy_trike
This list is not in any particular order, just thinking out loud (and trying to type as fast as I ramble. Not an easy task!). Most of these are standard windows type controls that users are FAMILIAR with! • Message Box (an Alert box with an Image (Red X, Question Mark, etc.) •

[flexcoders] This would make me very happy, a datagrid on STERIODS!

2007-02-19 Thread boy_trike
Am I the only poor slob out here who does NOT want to sub-class a datagrid to be able to control for each cell the: • Background color • Font Color • Font Size • Font Weight Is it possible that Adobe (or someone who I would be happy to pay $$$ to) will come out with

[flexcoders] Problem with changing viewstack programatically

2007-02-12 Thread boy_trike
I have a button in a component in a viewstack that switches view to another component in the viewstack with the code parentApplication.myViewStack.selectedIndex = 0. While this works ok, I have 2 problems. 1). The new viewstack does not grey out the option in the linkbar so there is no

[flexcoders] Re: View State - How to call a function on a custom component???

2007-02-09 Thread boy_trike
If I understand your question, you have a public function in your component that you want to call after it is added when the view state changes. I do this all the time. The trick is to have a function called when you enter the state ie: mx:State name=OrderEntry basedOn=oneItem

[flexcoders] Re: Passing Value Object to CFC as an argument?

2007-02-01 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Knudsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you need a EmployeeVO CFC with matching properties and the full array of mutators and accessors. Actually, you don't. If you want to save a lot of typing and do it the KISS (keep it simple, stupid) way, you can

[flexcoders] Error with calling coldfusion report from Flex

2007-01-30 Thread boy_trike
I have a CFC that tries to run a coldfusion report builder program. If I call this CFC from the browser, it runs fine. However when I call it from within flex via a remote object I get the following error msg: faultCode:Client.Error.DeliveryInDoubt faultString:'Channel disconnected'

[flexcoders] Re: Please Help - Components, States, Transitions

2007-01-22 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, David Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, First, let me apologize. I am very, very new to Flex 2 ActionScript 3, and the learning process has been very slow going and painful. 1st suggestion, since there is a LACK of flex 2 books, go onto lyndia.com,

[flexcoders] How I connect to CF and Use the Results of querys

2007-01-19 Thread boy_trike
I have seen a few posts with people expressing difficulty in retrieving / displaying and using data from Coldfusion. Following is the recipe that works for me. It follows the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) philosophy that usually translates into LESS lines of code is BETTER and consists of 4

[flexcoders] How come my posts take hours to show up

2007-01-19 Thread boy_trike
Just curious. Do my posts have to go through a vetting process before someone decides to let them be seen by the public? It does seem a little strange that some posts (entered after mine) show up and mine usually show up an hour or 2 later Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: How come my posts take hours to show up

2007-01-19 Thread boy_trike
. From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of boy_trike Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 3:46 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] How come my posts take hours to show up Just curious. Do my posts have to go through

[flexcoders] Re: Newbie asks why Flex?

2007-01-15 Thread boy_trike
let me give you some of the reasons why I have decided to embrace FLEX as our featured development tool (notice I did not say RIA tool, but development tool.) I have been building custom data-centric solutions for about a zillion years (ok, over 30 anyway) and always am on the lookout for a

[flexcoders] Re: Todays date without the Time

2007-01-14 Thread boy_trike
Thanks, Just what I wanted, did not see the single function that would do it. bruce see setHours method of a date object. It should be something link that date.setHours (0,0,0,0); regards, valy

[flexcoders] Re: Should I be using States to switch between views?

2007-01-12 Thread boy_trike
I have found that using states is the best solution for me. Remember you can add OR remove items from your view and if you are using components, just by removing 1 or 2 of them, the view can drastically change. Also, states lets you base a state on a previous one so there is very little

[flexcoders] Todays date without the Time

2007-01-12 Thread boy_trike
using: var X : Date = new Date(); returns the current date and time. What is the easiest way to just get the date (with the time set to midnight). thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: I want to use Flexbuilder on my MAC to access Cfusion

2007-01-11 Thread boy_trike
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Douglas Knudsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you don't :) this is looking for a local install of CF. You can actually install CF on your MAC, I'm no MACie, but there are blog posts about on how. Actually, I can't. The MAC version is only for the POWERPC chip

[flexcoders] what is precompiling?

2007-01-10 Thread boy_trike
I was reading another post and it mentioned precompiling. I am confused. I thought the SWF was the compiled version of my application. Is there a way to make my system load faster with precompiling? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] I want to use Flexbuilder on my MAC to access Cfusion

2007-01-10 Thread boy_trike
In our network we have a windows machine with Coldfusion. I am running flexbuilder on my mac. How can I configure a project on the mac to: 1). Access Coldfusion (I get stuck on page 2 where it asks for the CFSERVER 2). Have the BIN folder under wwwroot on the same machine so my code is

[flexcoders] xmlList vs. Array

2007-01-09 Thread boy_trike
I am populating combo boxes and other lists with data that is either hardwired into the application or retrieved from a database. An Array (or ArrayCollection) seems to fit the bill in most cases and is very easy to access / update. What is the advantage of using an XMLList assuming that

[flexcoders] Where are all the 3rd party components

2007-01-08 Thread boy_trike
I am surprised that while Flex has been out for quite a while there are no people selling: * Additional Components * Themes and StyleSheets et. al. I know when I started with Delphi, there were many companies that made a nice profit selling additional components. Where is this community with

[flexcoders] Since I started the thread, let me end it now

2007-01-07 Thread boy_trike
1st, Let me appologise to anyone who was offended by the SUBJECT of my post (re: is adobe a professional company). Yes, it was meant to shake people up (hopefully those who work at adobe. It was over the top, and put in perspective, the way the upgrade was handled was NOT that big of a

[flexcoders] What will Apollo do for me.

2007-01-07 Thread boy_trike
I am building a system in Flex / CF / MSSQL 2K5 to replace a client server app written in Delphi. This is being deployed to the local file server and the users (OK, it's a telemarketing system and I do appologise to those who get called :), about 30 of them are accessing it with sub 1

[flexcoders] Advanced Flex Training.

2007-01-07 Thread boy_trike
I have been using Flex for about 6 months, building 2 fairly large / complex applications and am ready to take the next step in my flex knowledge. The authorized Adobe training classes seemed focused on beginners. Where / Who / How do I get smarter with Flex / Actionscript. I would be

[flexcoders] Re: and I thought Adobe was a professional company. Whats going on with the upgrade

2007-01-06 Thread boy_trike
...and not at someones blog... João Fernandes On 06/01/07, boy_trike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its great that there is an upgrade to 2.0.1 So where is the READ ME telling us about the changes. (oh yea, you can find a web page that tells you that there is something called modules and you can

[flexcoders] and I thought Adobe was a professional company. Whats going on with the upgrade

2007-01-05 Thread boy_trike
Its great that there is an upgrade to 2.0.1 So where is the READ ME telling us about the changes. (oh yea, you can find a web page that tells you that there is something called modules and you can now change style sheets dynamically. but where are: 1). The examples 2). The new syntax

[flexcoders] Suggestions for common functions in app

2007-01-03 Thread boy_trike
I build my systems by creating a component (or 2) for each section of the application logic. I have a few common functions (data conversion, etc.) that are used in many of the components. Right now, I am placing them in my MAIN application and calling them: parentApplication.myfunction().

[flexcoders] Why can't I add to viewstack dynamically

2006-12-30 Thread boy_trike
I have a login popup that runs on creationComplete in my main application. For certain people I want to add an optional item to the viewstack. Below is the code snippet: if (model.currentUser.employee == 1) { var temp:

[flexcoders] making progress... can NOT get label in viewstack

2006-12-30 Thread boy_trike
if (model.currentUser.employee == 1) { var temp: CustSearchForm = new CustSearchForm; temp.label = Customer Search; temp.id = custSearchForm; this.myViewStack.addChild(temp);

[flexcoders] Can not trap ALT keys

2006-12-08 Thread boy_trike
I have a keyboard listener which listens to and responds fine to CTRL + keys or SHIFT + keys or plain old keystrokes. but it is never called when I press ALT + key. Any suggestions? Thanks Bruce

[flexcoders] Re: How to make ViewStack Item Invisible

2006-12-06 Thread boy_trike
I did JUST what you suggested, but it is NOT showing up on the menu. Do I need some sort of refresh or ??? Thanks Bruce --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, camlinaeizerous [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is already a separate component so take advantage of that and don't even add it to the view

[flexcoders] How to make ViewStack Item Invisible

2006-12-04 Thread boy_trike
I have a viewstack with multiple canvas's below. Depending on a users credentials, I want some of the options to NOT be visible. I can set enabled to false and they are greyed out but I am not smart enough to figure out how to make them disappear (Out of sight, out of mind) thanks Bruce

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