[flexcoders] Clarification if Remoting is included with Flex 2.0

2006-04-12 Thread Mike Anderson
Greeting Everyone - Okay, I've heard 2 different stories now - and I need to find out which one is true. In the core version of Flex 2.0 - is Remoting included with the basic package? OR is it not?? I know it's still in Beta, and all the final decisions are not yet made, but hopefully Adobe

RE: [flexcoders] Clarification if Remoting is included with Flex 2.0

2006-04-12 Thread Mike Anderson
? On 4/12/06, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greeting Everyone - Okay, I've heard 2 different stories now - and I need to find out which one is true. In the core version of Flex 2.0 - is Remoting included with the basic package? OR is it not?? I know it's still in Beta, and all

RE: [flexcoders] Do I have To Use FDS to update databases?

2006-04-13 Thread Mike Anderson
Actually, I would benefit from a quick tutorial like this too - I did this a ways back with Flex 1.5 and .NET Remoting - but I have to track down all my old source code. I am sure there are some differences now with Flex 2.0 as well - so I'd love a definitive example, on how to create a quick

[flexcoders] RemoteObjects - ActionScript parameters

2006-07-19 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am finally getting time to dive into my Flex 2.0 programming, and RemoteObjects are at the top of my list. I simply don't have the funds for FDS, so I just need to master the basic built-in down and dirty methods of doing basic Remoting inside of Flex 2.0. Coming from the Flash

RE: [flexcoders] How does Flex 2.0 handle ColdFusion Query results?

2006-07-26 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello Shannon :) Yes, I am doing precisely that. I was trying to avoid posting code, but it's the easiest way to show you everything I am trying to do. You can assume too, that yes I am bringing back a valid RecordSet from ColdFusion, and the FieldNames match up exactly with what was

[flexcoders] My application suddenly not compiling!

2006-07-27 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, This problem stems from last night, in which Shannon was helping me out with a problem. I finally think I found the problem - and that is, when launching my application, it keeps on running the SAME SWF file - whether I make source code changes or not. I thought it was just caching

RE: [flexcoders] How does Flex 2.0 handle ColdFusion Query results?

2006-07-27 Thread Mike Anderson
04 PMTo: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [flexcoders] How does Flex 2.0 handle ColdFusion Query results? On 7/27/06, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Shannon :) Yes, I am doing precisely that. I was trying to avoid posting code, but it's the easiest way to show you everythi

RE: [flexcoders] Re: ArrayCollections

2006-07-28 Thread Mike Anderson
If you read my post from last night (How does Flex 2.0 handle ColdFusion Query results), I was asking precisely the same question. I am waiting to hear back from Dave regarding this, and see if my theory is correct. If I understand what Dave was trying to say, the Event Object in Flex 2.0 is

RE: [flexcoders] How does Flex 2.0 handle ColdFusion Query results?

2006-07-28 Thread Mike Anderson
e, ---nimer - Original Message From: Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 5:10:25 PMSubject: RE: [flexcoders] How does Flex 2.0 handle ColdFusion Query results? Hello Dave and All, I checked out the Article and it worked!! Bu

RE: [flexcoders] ArrayCollection

2006-07-28 Thread Mike Anderson
YES, see this is the exact information, that I was going off too - I always run Service Sniffer applications (in my case, Kevin Langdon's Service Browser) which directly supports Remoting Objects, and I saw the exact same things brought back with my ColdFusion returned Queries. This is why I was

RE: [flexcoders] ArrayCollection

2006-07-28 Thread Mike Anderson
Oh, this makes sense. Thanks for the clarification - I was dealing with this problem too, and it all seems to work now, after I treat the result as an ArrayCollection right off the bat. Thank you for your input on this, Mike From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

[flexcoders] Advice finding definitive Cairngorm examples ported for Flex 2.0

2006-07-31 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, Forgive me if this question has been asked before, but I am swimming in old examples from a couple years ago - and there are too many inconsistencies, namespace changes, etc. since that time. Also, I am having a heck of a time, finding tutorials on how to truly integrate Cairngorm

RE: [flexcoders] Advice finding definitive Cairngorm examples ported for Flex 2.0

2006-07-31 Thread Mike Anderson
Thanks Steven! Believe it or not, I totally understand where you are coming from. The only reason I am pushing so hard for this is two-fold: 1) With the application I am porting over, I know for a FACT that it will be better to do it the "Cairngorm Way" right off the bat, versus

[flexcoders] Person with the [Junk E-Mail - LOW] tags in the Subject

2006-08-03 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello there! Not to nitpick here, but since FlexCoders is definitely considered desired e-mail (otherwise, you wouldn't be subscribed to this mailing list), isn't there a way in your Spam Filter or e-mail client, to Whitelist the FlexCoder postings? This way the Subject Line doesn't have to

[flexcoders] Confused if I should use Classes or Packages?? (Cairngorm specific question)

2006-08-04 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, In scouring all my Cairngorm examples, I am seeing 2 distinct methods of creating the Delegates (under com.adobe.cairngorm.business). One method uses a Class - like so: --- import com.adobe.cairngorm.business.Responder;

RE: [flexcoders] How do you install CF Extensions for Flex 2?

2006-08-04 Thread Mike Anderson
There should be a Read Me file contained within the Zip - It spells it all out right there - it was very intuitive as to what to do, immediately after downloading the file from Adobe - you just need to be inquisitive enough, to poke around. The file from Adobe's site, comes as a Zip File I

RE: [flexcoders] How do you install CF Extensions for Flex 2?

2006-08-04 Thread Mike Anderson
Oh, sorry about that - I mis-read your post - you are referring to the portions that get copied to the actual ColdFusion Server. I apologize for jumping the gun on that post - I should have read it through more thoroughly before replying. Mike - From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com

RE: [flexcoders] Confused if I should use Classes or Packages?? (Cairngorm specific question)

2006-08-04 Thread Mike Anderson
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Confused if I should use Classes or Packages?? (Cairngorm specific question) Hi Mike, the first example is AS2/Flex 1.5 and the second one is AS3/Flex 2 Cheers, Ralf. On 8/4/06, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, In scouring all my

RE: [flexcoders] Re: How do you install CF Extensions for Flex 2?

2006-08-04 Thread Mike Anderson
! --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, sorry about that - I mis-read your post - you are referring to the portions that get copied to the actual ColdFusion Server. I apologize for jumping the gun on that post - I should have read it through more thoroughly

[flexcoders] FlexBuilder refusing to Build newer versions of .mxml files !!!

2006-08-08 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, After compiling my default application a few times (and that number can change randomly), FlexBuilder refuses to re-compile my application after subsequent changes to my source code - so I end up seeing the same darn .swf - time after time. And shutting down FlexBuilder, and

[flexcoders] Proper way to transition from Login Screen, to Main Application

2006-08-09 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am not sure about the best practice, for transitioning a typical application from an initial Login Screen, into the Main front-end... Could this be something as simple as using a ViewStack Container - simply with 2 States? The 1st State obviously showing the Login Screen (with a

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Proper way to transition from Login Screen, to Main Application

2006-08-09 Thread Mike Anderson
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stefan Schmalhaus Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 3:15 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Re: Proper way to transition from Login Screen, to Main Application --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could

[flexcoders] Problems converting String to Container

2006-08-10 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a Tree Control, populated with Name/Value pairs. Each item in the Tree List relates to a corresponding Custom Component inside of a ViewStack. I am simply using the Tree Control, to display the corresponding application state. Now, what I am trying to do, is take the @data

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Problems converting String to Container

2006-08-10 Thread Mike Anderson
to Container [EMAIL PROTECTED] is an instance name? selectedContainer = Container ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I have a Tree Control, populated with Name/Value pairs. Each item in the Tree List relates to a corresponding

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Problems converting String to Container

2006-08-10 Thread Mike Anderson
shed any light, as to why it works like this? Thanks as always - you are a wonderful list, and am always grateful for all your help. Mike -Original Message- From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Anderson Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 4:28 PM

[flexcoders] Overall consensus of using the this keyword

2006-08-10 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am curious about the this keyword, as it relates to .MXML files. As far as I know, you don't treat ActionScript any differently when it's contained within .MXML files. But when it comes to using this, I am a little fuzzy - because I am seeing mixed examples of coding styles, and

[flexcoders] Popup TitleWindow is 50% Alpha by default?

2006-08-15 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, Every time I popup a Container Window, it's always see-through around the edges. The actual content within the TitleWindow (like a box or other control) is just fine, but the area making up the outer-portion of the TitleWindow is all see-through. Is this the default behavior of the

RE: [flexcoders] NetConnection Debugger for Flex2

2006-08-16 Thread Mike Anderson
Also, another thing that works (at least for me), is you can run the StandAlone version of the NetConnection Debugger that comes with Flash. I forget exactly where it is - but it's under that long directory structure, where all your Classes are located. Like "C:\Documents and

[flexcoders] PopUp Windows 50% Transparent???

2006-08-16 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, Every time I create a popup, it's transparent around the entire border area. I even tried using code, to force the Alpha value - and it still insists on showing the application residing one layer below. Is this by design, and is there a way I can inhibit this behavior?? Thanks in

[flexcoders] TabNavigator vs. TabBar

2006-08-16 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, Are there any performance gains (or issues of better resource usage) when comparing the TabNavigator Control versus the TabBar? I am a veteran VB Programmer (in addition to writing Flash RIA's for many years), and historically, the TabNavigator style control has always been a resource

RE: [flexcoders] PopUp Windows 50% Transparent???

2006-08-16 Thread Mike Anderson
borderAlpha=1 (by default borderAlpha=0.4)? Benoit Hediard -Message d'origine- De : flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Mike Anderson Envoyé : mercredi 16 août 2006 22:58 À : flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Objet : [flexcoders] PopUp Windows 50% Transparent??? Hello All

[flexcoders] Flex Booleans and SQL bit data types

2006-08-21 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am not quite sure how to handle this, and wanted to see if you all could shed some light on this topic. In SQL Server, there is no such thing as a Boolean data type, there is simply a Bit data type which can be represented by either a 0 or 1. Of course, this translates quite nicely

[flexcoders] Need help identifying which Event to listen for

2006-08-23 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a ViewStack Container, with many Children within. Each child has it's own unique set of data-driven controls, and each time the user goes back to a specific Child, I need to Requery the database, so that I get the freshest data each time. The easiest way to do this, is listen

[flexcoders] Don't bindings work both ways??

2006-08-23 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a Form with several fields - and those fields are all bound to a ValueObject (using the Curly Braces method). After doing my database calls, etc., my Form populates beautifully with all the values. However, if I edit any of those fields on the Form, and then send the same

RE: [flexcoders] Don't bindings work both ways??

2006-08-24 Thread Mike Anderson
("", "lt;", $value); $value = str_replace("", "gt;", $value); if (is_numeric($name)) { $output .= "item" . $value . "/item\n"; } else { $output .= "$name" . $value . "/$name\n"; } } } $output .= "/$rowna

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Need drag drop example

2006-08-24 Thread Mike Anderson
Object.startDrag() ??? From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martina SmithSent: Friday, August 25, 2006 12:04 AMTo: flexcoders@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [flexcoders] Re: Need drag drop example Hi, Thanks for the link. :) But this isn't my

[flexcoders] Thanks to all that helped (CVS/VSS thread)

2006-11-17 Thread Mike Anderson
Just a quick thank-you to all that contributed to my thread - There were some excellent contributions, and a wide variety of suggestions. Just to let you all know, I decided to use VSS - since I already own it. I've been an Enterprise MSDN Subscriber for many years now, and as many of you

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Styling in Flex is officially ridiculous

2006-11-30 Thread Mike Anderson
Just a brief comment from myself - Since no solutions were really being offered up until Mike's posted comment, any solution (even if it's a bit complex) is better than NO solution whatsoever. At least the original poster, has something to get him going in the interim, until a more simple

RE: [flexcoders] Re: ActiveX with Flex

2006-11-30 Thread Mike Anderson
You probably never heard of Janus, because it's created for .NET or the Visual Studio suite of products from Microsoft - which has nothing to do with Flex or Adobe. If you are looking for a nice Grid component for .NET then YES Janus makes the best one in my opinion. I've been using the Janus

RE: SPAM-LOW: [flexcoders] Re: ActiveX with Flex

2006-11-30 Thread Mike Anderson
I am not sure if this is the same Janus Systems website you are talking about, but try visiting this: http://www.janusys.com Mike From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Shaw Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 4:07 PM

RE: [flexcoders] Re: ActiveX with Flex

2006-12-05 Thread Mike Anderson
Subject: RE: [flexcoders] Re: ActiveX with Flex Mike, perhaps you should take a look at the link. You may have a case of mistaken identity. Mike. From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Anderson Sent: Friday, 1 December 2006

[flexcoders] Question on controlling DataGrid Row selections, and how to code it

2006-12-12 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a DataGrid in which I only want to allow users to select a PARTICULAR Row when it's in editable mode. What I mean by this, is the DataGrid will have many entries within it's DataProvider - but in order to edit any records, the user will have to highlight a Row, and click a

[flexcoders] Need help intercepting a specific event for DataGrid

2006-12-12 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am trying to figure out how to intercept the event that gets broadcasted, *just before* the DataGrid accepts a Mouse-Click, which in-turn, highlights a Row. I've done things like override functions in the past, to accomplish similar goals of modifying built-in behaviors, but in this

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Need help intercepting a specific event for DataGrid

2006-12-14 Thread Mike Anderson
not be selected use dg.selectedIndex = -1. HTH, Ben --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I am trying to figure out how to intercept the event that gets broadcasted, *just before* the DataGrid accepts a Mouse-Click, which in-turn

[flexcoders] Flex App w/ColdFusion to search PDF content?

2006-12-18 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I was wondering if it was possible, for ColdFusion to scan a subdirectory of PDF files, read in each file, and then perform a Full-Text search - bringing back a list of files containing the search criteria? I know ColdFusion has some type of built-in PDF capabilities, but I think that

RE: [flexcoders] Flex App w/ColdFusion to search PDF content?

2006-12-19 Thread Mike Anderson
pdf searching. Usually you'd set up a scheduled task to refresh the collection on a daily or semi daily basis. Hope that helps. B... -Original Message- From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Anderson Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 10:42 PM

RE: [flexcoders] bug: creationpolicy=all screws up grid column widths

2006-12-19 Thread Mike Anderson
I had the same problem too - If you also set minWidth as well as width, this should solve your problem. Well, at least, it did for me - Please let me know if this fixes your problem. Mike From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [flexcoders] bug: creationpolicy=all screws up grid column widths

2006-12-19 Thread Mike Anderson
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 6:27 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] bug: creationpolicy=all screws up grid column widths Unfortunately, that doesn't work here. You can try it out for yourself in the example. On 12/19/06, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL

[flexcoders] Question for all you SQL Query experts

2006-12-20 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I was wondering how you more seasoned SQL programmers (as it relates to the User Interface side of things), provide the ability of advanced SQL Queries to novice users - but in a easy to use and non-threatening manner? We have an extensive parts database, and the only way to truly

[flexcoders] Any word on The RIA book??

2006-12-28 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I pre-purchased this book, as many others I am sure - and I am curious when it will be shipped. FYI, if you visit http://www.theriabook.com you will see what I am referring to. It was supposed to be shipped the last quarter of 2006 - and this deadline is coming up the end of this

RE: [flexcoders] Any word on The RIA book??

2006-12-28 Thread Mike Anderson
:04 PM, Mike Anderson wrote: Hello All, I pre-purchased this book, as many others I am sure - and I am curious when it will be shipped. FYI, if you visit http://www.theriabook.com http://www.theriabook.com

[flexcoders] Debug version of FP9, into FireFox?

2006-12-29 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I just installed FF for the first time, and now would like to get the FP9 that comes with FlexBuilder, installed as the default Flash Player plug-in. What is the most straightforward method of accomplishing this? Thanks in advance for all your help, Mike

[flexcoders] Can controls be placed in the Title Area on TitleWindows and Panels??

2007-01-04 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have an extreme need, to place some simple controls - where the Title normally appears within a Panel or TitleWindow. To further clarify, the top area where the x would appear, if you had the close button visible (in the case of a TitleWindow). I know that these are containers, and

[flexcoders] Desperate for help, on scaling external SWF files within Flex Apps

2007-01-04 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am in the process of converting my Flash Application (which is simply a Map Viewer program), into a Flex Application. When it comes to Flash, it is incredibly simple to manipulate assets directly on the stage - like dragging, dropping, scaling, etc. When it comes to Flex, it's a

RE: [flexcoders] Desperate for help, on scaling... SOLVED

2007-01-04 Thread Mike Anderson
- From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Anderson Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 10:13 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Desperate for help, on scaling external SWF files within Flex Apps Hello All, I am in the process of converting

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Can controls be placed in the Title Area on TitleWindows and Panels??

2007-01-05 Thread Mike Anderson
] On Behalf Of superstella_uk Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 7:03 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Re: Can controls be placed in the Title Area on TitleWindows and Panels?? --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I have an extreme

[flexcoders] Need some direction from the Pros, on Event Dispatching, and Scoping issues

2007-01-05 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, As long as I've been coding Flex Apps (since 1.0 Beta), I've not had the need to Dispatch Events manually, in addition to having the Controls that receive the dispatched Events, reside on a different control (or in a Remote Window)... Could somebody really quick point me in the right

[flexcoders] What happened to mx.utils.Delegate?

2007-01-05 Thread Mike Anderson
Is this now gone? I am trying to add an EventListener to a Control that doesn't reside locally to the main application. With that said, I need to use the Delegate Class in order to specify the proper scope. In Flex 1.5 as well as Flash, I would have coded my function similar to this: private

RE: [flexcoders] What happened to mx.utils.Delegate?

2007-01-05 Thread Mike Anderson
://www.adobe.com/go/flex2_migrating_pdf I just pulled the download link from the main Flex 2 Documentation page at: http://www.adobe.com/support/documentation/en/flex/ hth, g On 1/5/07, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this now gone? I am trying to add

[flexcoders] Automatically scrolling a TextArea to the very bottom?

2007-01-05 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am trying to find the common methods, when comparing the TextArea from Flash 8 to the TextArea from Flex 2.0 - In my Flash App, whenever I wanted to scroll my TextArea all the way to the bottom, I used the following code: myTextArea.vPosition = myTextArea.maxVPosition; I

RE: [flexcoders] Need some direction from the Pros, on Event Dispatching, and Scoping issues

2007-01-06 Thread Mike Anderson
=Searchcof=FORID%3A9#768 http://www.flexsearch.org/index.shtml?cx=017079146949617508304%3Ama9avc q0-ngq=textarea+scroll+sa=Searchcof=FORID%3A9#768 On 1/5/07, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, As long as I've been coding Flex Apps (since 1.0 Beta), I've

RE: [flexcoders] Need some direction from the Pros, on Event Dispatching, and Scoping issues

2007-01-06 Thread Mike Anderson
=FORID%3A9#768 http://www.flexsearch.org/index.shtml?cx=017079146949617508304%3Ama9avc q0-ngq=textarea+scroll+sa=Searchcof=FORID%3A9#768 On 1/5/07, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, As long as I've

[flexcoders] Dispatching an Event from a Class

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am attempting to dispatch an Event from a generic Class File, and I guess I'm not doing it correctly. I was hoping, that I could simply do this: import mx.events.IEventDispatcher And then in my function, I could simply dispatch the event like this:

RE: [flexcoders] Dispatching an Event from a Class

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Anderson
() could be called in any subclass of Box, ComboBox, Label, TextArea, HSlider, etc: package { import mx.controls.HSlider; public class MyHSlider extends HSlider { public function MyHSlider() { super(); dispatchEvent(new Event(instanceConstructed)); } } } On 1/9/07, Mike

RE: [flexcoders] Dispatching an Event from a Class

2007-01-09 Thread Mike Anderson
the Observe tag could help you? http://weblogs.macromedia.com/paulw/archives/2006/05/the_worlds_smal.cfm Thanks Sam On 1/9/07, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I understand this - But what about a generic class, that does NOT extend any other

[flexcoders] Need advice on which Event I should be using -

2007-01-10 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a Cairngorm application containing a DataGrid, in which the Grid's dataProvider is bound to an ArrayCollection (comprised of ValueObjects) located in the ApplicationModel. Whenever I want to add a new record to the dataProvider, I first create a new ValueObject instance, then

[flexcoders] Need primer on Events, from the List Gurus -

2007-01-12 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, This thread, directly relates to all the other ones I've posted recently - as I think one of my root problems, is truly understanding on how Events get propagated within an application. They say the Event model is so great, due to all the components being so loosely coupled. So

RE: [flexcoders] Need primer on Events, from the List Gurus -

2007-01-12 Thread Mike Anderson
. From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Anderson Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 1:53 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Need primer on Events, from the List Gurus - Hello All, This thread, directly relates to all

RE: [flexcoders] Need primer on Events, from the List Gurus -

2007-01-12 Thread Mike Anderson
to the event. --- On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:53:14 -0600, Mike Anderson wrote: Hello All, This thread, directly relates to all the other ones I've posted recently - as I think one of my root problems, is truly understanding on how Events get propagated within an application. They say the Event model

[flexcoders] ObserveValue, and how to reference within AS3 Class File

2007-01-16 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am trying to figure out how to use the ObserveValue Component, when I use it inside of a Class File. In all the examples I've seen, they all utilize the Class File as a MXML Component - and when I use it in this manner, it works just fine. BUT, I really need to use this inside my

RE: [flexcoders] Need primer on Events, from the List Gurus -

2007-01-17 Thread Mike Anderson
other thing do u want to do? give an example and we can take it from there. Dimitrios Gianninas RIA Developer Optimal Payments Inc. From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Anderson Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 1:53 PM

RE: [flexcoders] Re: ObserveValue, and how to reference within AS3 Class File

2007-01-17 Thread Mike Anderson
dispatch a custom event when something important happens. Or if you cannot do that easily, listen to the propertyChange event of Bindable properties. Best, Alex --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I am trying to figure out how to use

[flexcoders] BindingUtils.bindProperty versus mx:Binding

2007-01-19 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am not having much luck, using the bindProperty method of creating bindings. At the moment, I am using the mx:Binding method, and it's working like a charm. But, I am trying to get away from this, so I can put all my binding logic into my ActionScript Code. I was under the

RE: [flexcoders] BindingUtils.bindProperty versus mx:Binding

2007-01-20 Thread Mike Anderson
So with that said, is it safe to say that using the bindProperty method in AS, DOES release the memory it uses whenever the control gets destroyed? If this is in fact the case, that would be another huge deciding factor for me - since my Flex App is a HUGE Master/Detail type application, in

RE: [flexcoders] BindingUtils.bindProperty versus mx:Binding

2007-01-20 Thread Mike Anderson
, UK p: +44 (0) 131 338 6969 m: +44 (0) 7917 428 951 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://weblogs.macromedia.com/auhlmann From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Anderson Sent: 20 January 2007 05:14 To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject

[flexcoders] Collection_Change type Event for a ValueObject??

2007-01-22 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello all, I am trying to create a Form that can sense when a change in the Data has been made. My Form is comprised mainly of TextInputs, in addition to a few other types of controls. Every single control's DataProvider is tied to the same ValueObject - and I want to trigger a local

[flexcoders] Problem with SWFLoader repositioning Content to 0,0 upon Resize Event

2007-01-30 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a Popup TitleWindow Control which houses a SWFLoader Component. The user has the ability to Drag/Pan the Content around, inside of the TitleWindow. If the Content has been moved by the user, and then they Resize the TitleWindow, the Content gets reset sort of speak. No matter

[flexcoders] SWFLoader Questions - need help from the gurus!

2007-02-01 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am getting confused, as to when I should be referencing the SWFLoader Component ITSELF, versus the SWFLoader.content - as it relates to modifying it's properties, etc. For example, the SWFLoader has the scaleX and scaleY properties available to the developer. BUT, so does the

[flexcoders] Can Flex directly replace Flash????

2007-02-02 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, As I dive into converting my commercial Flash Map Application, into a Flex-based Application, I am quickly finding out that Flex may not be able to perform some key functions. This of course, may be attributed to my lack of understanding of Flex - so my main goal of this post, is to

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Can Flex directly replace Flash????

2007-02-03 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello Michael! You hit the nail right on the head - this is exactly what I am looking for. In fact, this scenario closely resembles how I wrote my existing version with Flash. I will scour your post a few times over, and research every aspect of it - then hopefully I will be able to put

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Can Flex directly replace Flash????

2007-02-03 Thread Mike Anderson
Thanks for the reply guys :) Real quick though, could you both clarify what you (Kenny and Cisnky) mean by use AS3? All AS3 means to me, is that it's the next evolution of ActionScript, in which you now use Packages instead of Classes, and some changes/enhancements regarding code syntax

[flexcoders] Can drag-able content within a container, update it's Scrollbars?

2007-02-04 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a Box Component, that contains a SWFLoader. When the SWFLoader's Content grows beyond the bounds of the Box Container, I have the Scrollbars automatically appear. This particular content that the SWFLoader houses, is always going to be a Map. Obviously, when viewing Maps,

[flexcoders] Object.addEventListener vs.. adding them inline via MXML

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I have a problem, and maybe I am overlooking something here... What I need to do, is attach multiple functions, to an Event for a particular Component. Using inline MXML, this is easy - you just separate out each function, with a semi-colon and list them one after another. BUT, I am

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Object.addEventListener vs.. adding them inline via MXML

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Anderson
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I have a problem, and maybe I am overlooking something here... What I need to do, is attach multiple functions, to an Event for a particular Component. Using inline MXML, this is easy - you just separate out

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Can drag-able content within a container, update it's Scrollbars?

2007-02-07 Thread Mike Anderson
in a canvas and you should get the desired effect as you pan. but... as I think about this more, there is something missing. Let me know what this info does for you. Peace, Mike On 2/4/07, Mike Anderson mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I have a Box Component

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Object.addEventListener vs.. adding them inline via MXML

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
by using removeEventListener and specifying the particular function you want removed. Doug --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com , Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All

[flexcoders] What's the official consensus of using CodeBehind??

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, Could some of you more savvy coders, please take a moment of your valuable time and throw some words of wisdom out there regarding CodeBehind? Since I love using Packages and Classes, it feels very natural for me to use this method. BUT, based on where things are going with Flex, is

[flexcoders] StartDrag() versus DragManager.doDrag()

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am getting confused, as to which method I should use, for simply panning around an Image/SWF file. I did follow Michael's suggestions, and looked at the quick Dragging an Image to Canvas tutorial contained in the help files. My understanding is a little deeper, when it comes to

[flexcoders] Registration Points and Flex -

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, As all of you Flash People know, whenever you have Assets in your Library, they all have a Registration Point. I know 99% of you already know this, but for those who don't, the Registration Point is the spot on the Object, that is considered to be 0,0. Typically, it's either in the

RE: [flexcoders] What's the official consensus of using CodeBehind??

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
leave all the code we need to build the presentation inside the Mxml files and factor out the real functionality into classes. So i'd say, there is nothing wrong with ActionScript in Mxml files as long as it is strictly presenation related. Cheers Ralf. On 2/8/07, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED

[flexcoders] Image versus SWFLoader for loading external SWF Files

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, If I want to bring in an external SWF File, and this SWF File doesn't contain anything else other than pure Vector Information making up a map graphic, is there a real need to use SWFLoader? I mean, the true purpose of using SWFLoader to bring in SWF Files, is to gain access to any

RE: [flexcoders] Yahoo API: Vote for Flex 2 version

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
You've got my vote! I've been hot to get this new version for a LONG time now, because doing this 1.5 hack is for the birds! Thanks for the link - I will vote immediately, if it will help the cause. -Original Message- From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [flexcoders] Re: Yahoo API: Vote for Flex 2 version

2007-02-08 Thread Mike Anderson
. --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You've got my vote! I've been hot to get this new version for a LONG time now, because doing this 1.5 hack is for the birds! Thanks for the link - I will vote immediately, if it will help the cause. -Original Message

[flexcoders] Controlling embedded SWF files, within Flex Application

2007-02-12 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello All, I am presently using SWFLoader, to bring in my Vector Maps, but now the time has come where these compiled SWF Files, will be multi-framed, as well as containing Properties and Methods, visible layers (which can be toggled), etc. - for added functionality. How can I access properties

[flexcoders] Can't we access MovieClips contained in embedded SWF's?

2007-02-14 Thread Mike Anderson
Hello all, I have a Flash Player 9, AS3 version of a SWF that I am bringing into Flex, using the SWFLoader Component. Once I bring the SWF in, I am creating a MovieClip variable and assigning to it, the SWFLoader.content. Here is a quick code example: var platObject:MovieClip =

RE: [flexcoders] Can't we access MovieClips contained in embedded SWF's?

2007-02-14 Thread Mike Anderson
, February 14, 2007 10:18 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] Can't we access MovieClips contained in embedded SWF's? You need to get the object as a display object var xxx:MovieClip = platObject.getChildByName('instancename') as MovieClip Matt On 14 Feb 2007, at 16:13, Mike

RE: [flexcoders] Can't we access MovieClips contained in embedded SWF's?

2007-02-14 Thread Mike Anderson
contained in embedded SWF's? Mike, what do the clips need to do? Matt On 14 Feb 2007, at 16:36, Mike Anderson wrote: Plat Overview of a subdivision

RE: [flexcoders] Can't we access MovieClips contained in embedded SWF's?

2007-02-15 Thread Mike Anderson
the properties ... matt On 14 Feb 2007, at 17:05, Mike Anderson wrote: Well, my goal is this: There will be a ton of interactivity between the Flex variables, and the Subdivision Plat SWF. In fact, how the SWF looks visually, and behaves based on mouse interaction

RE: [flexcoders] Can't we access MovieClips contained in embedded SWF's?

2007-02-15 Thread Mike Anderson
, could do something like: var platProxy:YourProxy = platObject.getChildByName('instancename') as YourProxy platProxy.hideAll(); platProxy.showByID( {id:'plat_xxx'} ); Just an idea! -Scott On 2/14/07, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh man, you are kidding me

RE: [flexcoders] Can't we access MovieClips contained in embedded SWF's?

2007-02-15 Thread Mike Anderson
-Publish Settings - Flash (tab) - AS version - Settings (button) - Document Class: Enter full class definition (w package) pointing to your class that extends Sprite or MovieClip (i believe). This class becomes your main interface to movie. -Scott On 2/15/07, Mike Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

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