[flexcoders] Connecting to swf dynamically in AS3

I'm trying simply, to load a series of seven small swfs (globes), i don't want them to play automatically. So, I assume I have to externalize and internalize play/stop methods, because I notice SWFLoader doesn't have play or stop methods. Sorry if I sound like a luddite in this area because

[flexcoders] Slightly OFF Topic: Flash CS3

OK, in an actionscript 3 flash project, how do I do this? stop(); this.globe.play(); Basically, how do I do timeline commands? I'm a little confused how Flash CS3 works with AS3. I feel like it's the first time I used the program again. Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] Re: Connecting to swf dynamically in AS3

--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Alex Harui [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are the globes Flex 2.x Apps? If they are Flash 8 swfs you may not get INIT. -Alex From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of patricklemiuex Sent

[flexcoders] OK,

Alex thanks. Couple questions? Where is this flash integration kit? Is there a simple external shell class to start with this? What about accessing simple timeline controls? All I want to do is be able to tell my timeline in my loaded SWF to play. Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] Re: Accessing the illusive stage Object through sprite (a near impossible feat)

until right at the end of the players init cycle. Try listening to the Sprites Event.ADDED_TO_STAGE event, then access the stage object. Peace, Mike On 5/31/07, patricklemiuex [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Actionscript wizards: I have an all as3.0 project. I can never seem

[flexcoders] quick object question

I have string, which is the id of my object. How do I convert my string name into the id property of my object?\ Why am I doing this you ask, because it's flashvars default that I want to access a certain panel when my app loads. Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] Custom Datatip Renderes for charts

I want to customize the datatip for my chart app. I notice things like dollar signs are removed when I try to use them in labelfunction etc. Is there an example of this out there. -want to make rounded corners -some alpha transparency -custom fonts colors

[flexcoders] SWF Size gets bigger (and bigger... but why??)

I noticed i changed about 4 lines of code in my app and then compiled - it went from 420K to 634K... So, I copied my MXML file into a new MXML File and then my compile size is back to normal? Does anyone know why this happens? Kinda sucks, yes? Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] Custom Datatip Renderes for charts

Ok, well I've gotten this far with my datatip renderer. It looks like all the chart classes call the graphics utilities class to draw the boring square box, no rounded rectangle method exists in this class. If I just roll my own rounded rectangle box inside my DataTipRenderer constructor, it

[flexcoders] ChartItemEvent Bug

I noticed a bug in double click events... i have a couple charts in my application, only one is getting the doubleclick event but I have created 3 of them. top20channelschart.addEventListener(ChartItemEvent.ITEM_DOUBLE_CLICK, getSnappData); tho, when I switch the line to

[flexcoders] MouseEvent.CLICK - TextField bugs - not receiving events - general bugs

I am a little beside myself because I have sprites and there are some bugs in Flashplayer that I've noticed about click events not being received with TextFields TextFormatter Objects added to sprites. I have a button and 2 out of 10 clicks, i don't receive a click event! It's like there's

[flexcoders] SOLVED: MouseEvent.CLICK - TextField bugs - not receiving events - general bugs

have any input on this? Thanks, Patrick --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, patricklemiuex [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am a little beside myself because I have sprites and there are some bugs in Flashplayer that I've noticed about click events not being received with TextFields

[flexcoders] Charting Components - mx Series Zoom effect bug

I have some panels with resize effects, that pop up a chart. I notice on super long data results in my Area Chart that the animation doesn't tween and draw the chart completely

[flexcoders] Chart components, Continued - Mx Series Zoom effect issues not drawing all

(I just accidentally hit enter on yahoo and it posted my incomplete message, d'oh!) Here's my issue I have a panel that pops up on a resize effect... I have a chart on this panel with a lot of data, using an mx:SeriesZoom, sometimes the tween sets the floor not at 0, but at about 20 or thirty,

[flexcoders] OMFG, i am about to go crazy

So, I just launched this slide show today... And, I don't use the f*king crappy IE7. And one of the other developers is asking me why my buttons don't work... button clicks events seem to navigate the user to a url?? I am so frustrated because this makes me look like I am some kind of shitty

[flexcoders] System Memory Bug - tracing output kicks an errror but not always

I have this exact line of code on two projects on my computer this works, on my work computer it kicks an error trace(Memory: ,flash.system.System.totalMemory/1024); Description ResourceIn Folder LocationCreation Time Id 2 1120: Access of undefined property

[flexcoders] Acessing stage Height

I have a sprite, it's added to the display... I understand that any display object has access to the stage Object. Can someone clear the confusion for me, what's the deal here, I get a null error trying to access the stage height... I've even tried to call another method after addChild to make

[flexcoders] Getting Index of Array Collection from current Mouse Position in areaChart

I can get the coordinates from Ely's example working, but instead of a plot chart, I am using an area Chart. Is it possible to get a reference to my arrayCollection inndex from a mouseover position? I'm trying to make a chart zoomble by mousing over the chart and holding the mouse over it...

[flexcoders] Getting Index of Array Collection from current Mouse Position in areaChart

Forgive if you see this post, I haven't seen my post, post and I haven't seen a reply. Is it possible to get an index of an array collection from a mouseover on an area chart. Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] Adding Percent to the label field on the left

I created a column chart and I want to add a percent sign to each of the values on the verticalAxis. How do I do this? Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] Slightly Off Topic - AMFPHP 1.9 bug or something else is odd

Uncommenting out the commented line produces an error, where nothing is being returned to remoting. Any one have issues with this? foreach ($demos as $key =$props){ $value['demos'][$key] = $props;

[flexcoders] Why does modifying an ArrayColleciton DataProvider reset headerRenderer?

Hey guys, I have this issue, I just got stopped by one of the people here and they didn't like the way I implemented a combobox in a custom headerRenderer. The issue is that, when you change the ArrayCollection that's binded to the dataGrid, it resets the combobox, as if it gets reinitialized.

[flexcoders] Removing focus from a dataGrid

Hi There, I posted this, and searched and still did not find an answer, I have multiple datagrids on the screen... Can you point me in the right direction of how to remove focus from the other while one is selected? Cheers, Hope you can help me. Patrick

[flexcoders] Re: Compile sizes of swf file getting bigger and bigger

increase. patricklemiuex wrote: Any body notice the size of their swf files increasing after committing to a cvs server. I am having an issue where my swf file went from 490 to 1.7 meg. To fix this I have to check out my project into a new workspace. This happens every time I commit

[flexcoders] Re: how to draw over an image

Quite simply you can create a VBox, HBox or Canvas, add a SWFloader then add a UIcomponent to draw what you want, stacking order is all based on adding Children to the display object. Here's a sample of some code I used to add a horizontal Gradient Bar inside and HBox for a poll and quiz app... I

[flexcoders] Caret on DataGrid, any help out tehre

I can't seem to figure out how to make the caret not show up on a datagrid... this one is driving me a little nuts, because it's the last issue with my project, why doesn't this work... any help out there on this one. Why does making the textbox selectable=false not handle this one. Thanks,

[flexcoders] Re: Caret on DataGrid, any help out there: SOLVED

I had an item alpha=0 on top with a textfield... Wow, the stupidest thing in the world... --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, patricklemiuex [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't seem to figure out how to make the caret not show up on a datagrid... this one is driving me a little nuts, because

[flexcoders] Security SandBox issue

Hi, I am going crazy again. I am having an issue with not being able to navigateTo A URL from our site... works fine if no www. is there, but with it I get a security sandbox violations issue. I'm loading a crossdomain policy and trying to allow the domain and everything - what to do?

[flexcoders] Re: Security SandBox issue SOLVED

Sorry, this stuff catches me, i forget about all the FUN SUPER FUN security... embed allowscriptaccess=always allownetworking=external -- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, patricklemiuex [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am going crazy again. I am having an issue with not being able

[flexcoders] showCaret not on DataGrid

Hi there, I'm using a datagrid control, how do I set the showCaret property to false when mousing over to any item in my custom itemRenderer I'm a little confused because I see the listBase has the showCaret property but not the datagGrid. I don't want show any carets or have the selection

[flexcoders] How do you not show the focused item in a datagrid

I have 4 of them on the screen at one time... how do I hide the selections from the other 3 when another has got focus. I just need a simple example. Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] Compile sizes of swf file getting bigger and bigger

Any body notice the size of their swf files increasing after committing to a cvs server. I am having an issue where my swf file went from 490 to 1.7 meg. To fix this I have to check out my project into a new workspace. This happens every time I commit. Thanks, Patrick

[flexcoders] EventDispatching Listening

I'm using bubbling, or at least i think i am to capture an event... I've extended the event class to make my own event mechanism. the events are being dispatched, however the problem is, that I'm adding an event listener to my custom mxml component to receive the events and nothing happens. I've