[flexcoders] how do I create a scrolling marquee of clickable images?

How would I create a scrolling marquee of clickable images? Much like - http://www.potterybarn.com/?flash=on Would I use an itemrenderer in a ?? Thanks,

[flexcoders] how do I modify the html to pass a version parameter?

I would like the equivalent of this line, where I pass a version parameter: embed src=myflexapp.swf?ver=1.0 How do I modify the Flex generated html to accomplish this: // if we've detected an acceptable version // embed the Flash Content SWF when all tests are passed

[flexcoders] Re: Finding the x,y-coordinate position of a component

Hi, try looking at the localToGlobal method: Converts a Point object from the local coordinate system to the global coordinate system. --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, derelkington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, I'm having trouble trying to find the x,y-coordinate position of

[flexcoders] Required property not toggling off in form item.

I toggle the 'required='true' property on a text form item, and the red asterisk disappears, yet the field is highlighted in RED and acts as though required=true is still applied. Here is my code (click on 'Forget your pw? to recreate the error.) I'm using Flex V3. thanks, ?xml version=1.0

[flexcoders] How do I set width to 100% in actionscript?

How do I set the width to 100% using actionscript?? It only allows a number - not a string!?! var newcanvas:Canvas = new Canvas(); newcanvas.width = 100%; 1067: Implicit coercion of a value of type String to an unrelated

[flexcoders] viewSourceURL is getting overridden ??

How do I set viewSourceURL? Everytime that I edit the value, it gets overridden when I 'export release build' and select source files. it gets set to: viewSourceURL=srcview/index.html I would like to change this to: viewSourceURL=mydir/srcview/index.html thanks,

[flexcoders] How do I position a custom tooltip?

I'm creating a custom tooltip and there's not enough room in the bottom right corner to display it, how do I change the x and y coordinates in order to move it someplace so it's not off screen and fits? There are examples on how to reposition for a text tooltip in the help, but none for a

[flexcoders] Can a tooltip be interactive? Can I mouse into a custom tooltip and click...

Can I click inside a custom tooltip ? When I try to mouse into a custom tooltip it disappears . . . Is it possible to create a custom tooltip with links inside? thanks,

[flexcoders] I need a gzip library to read gzip files on the fly?? is this possible?

I need a way to read a gzip file 'http://www.myhost.com/myfile.gz' Is there a way to do this? I found a library for air, but I need it for flex. http://weblogs.macromedia.com/mchotin/archives/2004/11/enabling_gzip_c.html thanks,

[flexcoders] Is source available? for flash.utils.ByteArray.uncompress

where do I find it? I've got FLEX 3 installed (on mac) uncompress is only available for AIR, not available for FLEX. Why? I don't need to go to a file, a BYTEARRAY would be sufficent. thanks,

[flexcoders] How do I clear out all events?

Hi, I have a list of images, and when I click on an item in the list, I fire off an event to go find the url of the image and I have another eventlistener that waits and loads the image when the correct url is returned. All works great When the user clicks on many items in the list, the

[flexcoders] Can I set the image source in CSS?

For an image, can I set the source in css? ie. mx:Image id=myimage source=@Embed(source='../mypic.png') / can I move the source to the css? or is there another way to do this?

[flexcoders] How do I move a child? from one container to another?

Hi, I'm trying to use States and removing(RemoveChild) a child (mx:Text id='mytext') and trying to add it to a different container with addchild, but I get an error - ' identifier 'mytext' used more than once I can do this in actionscript, but how do I do this in mxml, keeping the same id of

[flexcoders] How do I reference the background Image of the application?

Hi, I want to change the backgroundAlpha of the Application's background image. But how do I reference it? The application tag doesn't allow an id?? Here's what I have: This blows up: Application.application.SetStyle(backgroundAlpha, .3); in the Styles I have: Application { color:

[flexcoders] How do I determine the host where I am at?

How do I find the host url where I'm ('myflexapp.swf') is loaded at? I tried BrowswerManager, but url, and base are null? Is there another way, or better way. ex: private var bm:IBrowserManager; bm = BrowserManager.getInstance(); trace(bm.base); // output: null trace(bm.url); // output:

[flexcoders] how do I send a custom event from an application to a component?

Hi, I'm able to send a custom event from a component to an application, but how do I send a custom event from the application to a component? example code: mycomp.mxml: ?xml version=1.0 encoding=utf-8? !--this is myapp.mxml-- mx:Application xmlns:mx=http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml;

[flexcoders] Can I play a video in slow motion? or frame by frame?

Is there a way for the video player to play in slow motion or step frame by frame, or play a video in reverse? thanks,

[flexcoders] Chromeless YouTube Video player working in Flex?

Has anyone gotten the youtube chromeless video player to load/work in Flex? thanks, the example at: http://code.google.com/apis/youtube/flash_api_reference.html uses the createEmptyMovieClipLoader to load the player? is there an equivalent in FLEX? thanks, mike

[flexcoders] Debugging question - how do I skip over modules I don't care about?

Hi, when I'm in the debugging mode and single stepping thru my code, sometimes it goes off into some module that I don't care about, for example the ResourceManager.as, is there a way to 'fast forward', ie, hit the green triangle to continue until it comes back to my code? I can hit the green

[flexcoders] creating a class - question extending

Hi, I'm trying to create a class that extends the image class, I need to associate a username with the image, Here is what I have: package { import mx.controls.Image; public class imageWithData extends Image { private var _username:String;

[flexcoders] Failed to load policy file from http://localhost:8881/crossdomain.xml

I'm getting this error when I run my program from my FLEX Builder. Failed to load policy file from http://localhost:8881/crossdomain.xml Warning: Failed to load policy file from http://localhost:8881/crossdomain.xml Error: Request for resource at http://localhost:8881 by requestor from

[flexcoders] Does setting PlayheadupdateInterval time affect videoEvents?

For the VideoDisplay, does setting the playheadUpdateInterval=500 cause any bad effects? When a video finishes, sometimes I'm not getting the VideoEvent.COMPLETE event. I have: myPlayer.addEventListener( VideoEvent.COMPLETE, flexPlayerComplete); Could this be because the interval is too

[flexcoders] How do I expand the console buffer in the debugger?

Hi, how can I expand the Console Window buffer in the debugger so that my 1000 messages don't scroll off the screen and never to be seen again? thanks,

[flexcoders] How to make the TitleWindow resizeable by the user?

How can I make the TitleWindow resizeable by the user? i.e. let the user click-drag the corner to resize the window? is this easily possible? thanks,

[flexcoders] What is '*' in class type?

Hi, I saw this in someone's code: public function parseResult( result:*):Array { if( result is XML || result is XMLList ) { . . . . ... what is the '*' , is this the same as (result:object) ? where result can be any type of object?

[flexcoders] Proper way of giving thanks?

Hi, I've received many solutions to my questions here on the list and want to give thanks to those who took time to answer me. Is it proper to give thanks on this list? I'm reluctant too, because it clutters up the list, (just like this post) but I just want to say thanks. Sometimes the

[flexcoders] recompiling framework shared library?

Hi, I've made a change to mx.controls.videoClasses.VideoPlayer.as and placed it in my 'src' folder under the folders 'mx', then 'controls', then 'videoClasses' and it picks up the change no problem. If I then change my project to use 'runtime shared library' it's not picking up my changes. What

[flexcoders] UPS shipping online tools example?

Hi, has anyone integrated the UPS online tools with FLEX?? Or is there any other easy solution to figure out shipping charges for an online store? thanks,

[flexcoders] Actionscript library needed for parsing HTML

Hi, does anyone have a library for parsing html? for example, I need to pull out a div block? Which may or may not be embedded in another div block. thaanks,

[flexcoders] capturing output in the console?

Hi, I'm loading another swf file into my flex app using swfloader, and this embedded swf file outputs text to the console file while I am debugging it, is there a way to capture the text and act on it? thanks,

[flexcoders] How do I html decode a string? ex: Iacute

Is there a function to html decode a string? I want to translate Iacute to the single character i with the accent. thanks,

[flexcoders] Re: How do I html decode a string? ex: Iacute

. HTH, Greg On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:32 PM, luvfotography ygro...@... wrote: Is there a function to html decode a string? I want to translate Iacute to the single character i with the accent. thanks,

[flexcoders] localConnection not working from Air to Air

Any hints on getting a localConnection to work from AIR to AIR? It works from FLEX to FLEX, I am using the code from the livedocs example. I am getting a statusEvent of 'error'. thanks, ?xml version=1.0 encoding=utf-8? mx:WindowedApplication xmlns:mx=http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml;

[flexcoders] Is there a 'token' equivalent to use with the URLLoader class?

Is there a 'token' equivalent to use with the URLLoader class? I need to keep track of my events. I can use token with an HttpService.send() request, how do I use it with URLLoader? ex: var myloader:URLLoader = new URLLoader(); myloader.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, loadHandler); var

[flexcoders] Determining sound levels on video playback? leftpeak?

How can I determine the sound levels on a video playback? There is flash.media.SoundChannel.leftPeak, but it's only available on sound files, how can I use this on a video? Or is there another way?

[flexcoders] how to use a preloader?

Hi, I've got a huge application - 800k, how do I use a preloader that loads in my huge app? In order to get something on the page while the rest of the application loads.. any tips/tricks/ links to more detailed explanation? thanks,

[flexcoders] Flash player 10 ? - can I not call flash player 10 classes if user still on V9?

Hi, I want to use the PerspectiveProject class, which is new for flash player 10, If the user is still on player 9, can I skip the perspectiveProject class and not execute it? I want to be able to use my app in both Player 9 and 10, but only use the new functions if the user is running V10. Is

[flexcoders] Overiding Hide effect? I want to hide immediately

Hi, I've got a hideEffect on a label with a duration of 4 seconds. When I set the visible=false on the label, it takes 4 seconds to fade away. Is there a way to make it disappear immediately in some cases? I need this to also work in the middle of the fade effect. thanks,

[flexcoders] Re: Embedding an SWF and RSL's / Cross Domain Policy File

Yes, in the project properties, in the 'Flex Build Path', in the 'Library Path', select 'Framework linkage:' = Runtime shared library (RSL) then open the 'Flex 3 twistie' and go down to 'framework.swc', highlight 'RSL URL' and click edit, enter in the location of the swc file:

[flexcoders] How do I detect 'enter' key on a textInput control?

How can I detect the enter key when I'm on a textinput control?

[flexcoders] Can Flex read IPTC or EXIF data on jpegs?

Can Flex display exif data on jpgs? How can I extract that data from a picture that I load? thanks, steve

[flexcoders] Dictionary class?

What are some good uses for the dictionary class? I haven't used it yet, but I'm sure if I knew more, I might. . . .

[flexcoders] Waiting for Flash Player to connect to the debugger

I can't run the debugger today I'm getting: Launching: Waiting for Flash Player to connect to the debugger yesterday all was working fine, never seen this error before, Run mode takes forever now, the following 5 line flex file takes 16 seconds to show up in the browser. Yesterday, less

[flexcoders] Is there a way to pass a parameter into my preloader?

I've created a preloader class, and is there a way to pass a parameter into my preloader? Here is my application tag: mx:Application xmlns:mx=http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml; applicationComplete=appInit() layout=absolute

[flexcoders] How do I initialize two flex swfs to talk to each other?

What's the best way to get two flex swfs to talk to each other? I can either use localconnection or javascript. I just need to pass back and forth a little data. What's the best way to initialize the connection. How can I determine that both are loaded before I attempt the connect? Do I keep

[flexcoders] data binding in textinput ?

How do I get databinding to work in textinput? In this example below, I have a TextInput defined with the text bound to {userName}, when I run the app, and enter text into the TextInput field, I would like the text entered assigned to the Bindable character string userName, however it is not.

[flexcoders] when text is too big you get .....

I've seen this in some places when the test doesn't fit into the box, or label you get the '' and the text is truncated. Is this a feature that you can turn on or off? and what components offer this feature? thanks

[flexcoders] Is this list declining?

Is this list declining? According to the number of posts, May stats were the lowest since Jan 2006. It's been slowly declining since March 2008. Is this because of better resources available? All the bugs are fixed? All of us now write better code? What's your opinion? Message history is

[flexcoders] itemrenderer in popupMenuButton?

Is itemRenderer supported in popupMenuButton? I just want to add an icon to my list of data in my popupMenuButton. Is this easily possible? I'm getting 'could not resolve mx:itemRenderer to a component implementation when I'm trying to use it with a popupMenuButton. thanks,

[flexcoders] communicate between air app and browser?

What's the best way to communicate between a flex app in a browser and an air app?? local connection? If the Air app isn't running, can you start it from the browser somehow? thanks,

[flexcoders] Changing background image in datagrid - does not clear out

Hi, I've got a datagrid in AIR, alpha=.5 backgroundSize=100% and I'm dynamically setting it with: var picurl:String = 'http://mysite.com/mypic.jpg'; setStyle(backgroundImage, picurl); and this works, however after 2 or 3 background changes, the pictures don't clear and they keep layering each

[flexcoders] subversion ? where do i start

Hi, I want to check out a google project, where do I start? Do I need to install subversion? or find a free subversion host? mucho thanks,

[flexcoders] how do I set the default value for an array in a function definition?

How do I make the array parameter optional?? private function howdoI(mycount:int,mystring:String, myArray:Array = []):void { trace('hellow'); } I get 1047: Parameter initializer unknown or is not a compile-time constant. How do I make the Array parameter optional? : myArray:Array = []

[flexcoders] Listen for event of unknown type?

Hi, I'm using swfloader to load a swf and want to listen for all events, but I don't know the event types or names, Is this possible?? thanks,

[flexcoders] Can I call a javascript function directly??

If I can talk to a swf file via actionscript, can I assume that the same funtion call is public and I can call it directly if I load the swf file via swfloader? example: I load a swf file in my html page in a div= myswf , the swf file uses ExternalInterface to interact with my javascript. I

[flexcoders] selecting entire line in Gumbo?

Hi, back in Flex 3 builder you could click on the line number to highlight and select the entire line. Now in Gumbo, if you click on the line number the line gets highlighted, but does not get selected!! How can I select the entire line in Gumbo?? (running Mac os x v10.5.6)

[flexcoders] Can I use wireshark to override a crossdomain file?

I need to test a program on my local machine and a website that I don't own has a restricted crossdomain file. Can a program like wireshark modify the call to somewesite.com/crossdomain.xml and change it on the fly to 'allow-access-from domain=* ' or is there some other way to test locally and

[flexcoders] actionscript2 swf's interfering with each other?

Hi, I'm loading 2 flash actionscript 2 swf files into seperate security domains in my flex program (using swfloader), yet they appear to be interfering with the operation of each other. Is only one AVM1 started? or for each security domain, would a AVM1 be started for each instance? Could

[flexcoders] How can I remove a button and place the button in a differenct container in Gmbo

Hi, I have this working in Flex 3: I am removing a button from one hBox and placing it into another hBox when I change to state='state1' mx:states mx:State name=state1 mx:RemoveChild target={button1}/ mx:AddChild target={button1}

[flexcoders] mx:request equivalent in actionscript??

Hi, how do I code the 'mx:request' in actionscript? example: mx:HTTPService id=form1 url={phpFile} method=GET resultFormat=text result={textarea1.text = String(event.result)} mx:request username{username.text}/username /mx:request /mx:HTTPService I don't see any methods

[flexcoders] using e4x - how do I determine if an element is there?

Hi, what's an efficient way of doing this? This works(most of the time) var LargeImage:String = event.result..LargeImage[0].URL; except when LargeImage is not there, then I get: TypeError: Error #1010: A term is undefined and has no properties. Do I first get LargeImage, then if it exists,

[flexcoders] How do I get the browser's height and width?

How do I get the browser's height and width, not the swf's height and width, but the browser's height and width, can I get it without using javascript (external interface)? thanks,

[flexcoders] How can I view internet traffic for an Air App?

To view internet traffic while using a Flex app, I just use Safari and go to the menu bar and go to Window/Activity. Is there an equivalent tool to see internet traffic to and from an Air app??? (while not in Debug mode) thanks,

[flexcoders] How do I determing If I'm running an Air app vs. Flex app?

Hi, What's the simplest way to test (in actionscript) if I'm running Air vs. Flex? thanks,

[flexcoders] How do I increase the Debug Console buffer size?

Is there a way to increase the debug window buffer size? My program spits out tons of trace statements, and by the time I stop it, the important info has scrolled off the screen into the bit bucket . . . thanks,

[flexcoders] Re: How do I increase the Debug Console buffer size?

. --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, luvfotography ygroups@ wrote: Is there a way to increase the debug window buffer size? My program spits out tons of trace statements, and by the time I stop it, the important info has scrolled off the screen into the bit bucket . . . thanks,

[flexcoders] any good effects for initial loading of a datagrid with text?

Hi are there any good effects for loading a datagrid with text? Like having the text float in from all directions? thanks,

[flexcoders] How to write a multiuser type game?

Are there any good books or postings or examples on how to write a multiuser Flex game? Just looking for a basic type game like poker. thanks,

[flexcoders] Flex resources Search?

Are there any good search engines that just search Flex sites?

[flexcoders] How do I add a tooltip to the divider in a HDividedBox?

Hi, I want to add a tooltip to the divider, I assume I want to use the BoxDivider class, but I'm not sure how to do it. thanks,

[flexcoders] In a Label field, if the text is too long it ends with ..... , however if you ..

If the Label control size is smaller than its text, the text of the Label control is truncated using a localizable string, such as However if you set the text with htmlText, then you do not get the '...' How can I set the text of the Label field with htmlText and still get the '...' if

[flexcoders] I've got a [Bindable] boolean var - can I setup a eventlistener on it?

I've declared a [Bindable] private var changeme:Boolean; Is there a way to execute a function whenever this var changes? thanks,

[flexcoders] Need help refreshing datagrid - doesn't update in time if I use keyboard listner

Hi, I've got an eventListener listening for keyboard events and a checkbox in a datagrid column, and after I select a checkbox and immediately hit a key, then the item selected is not picked up. If I select a checkbox in the datagrid, then click outside the datagrid, then hit a key, then the

[flexcoders] How do you use a mouse click and drag to scroll a datagrid?

How can I use a mouse drag to scroll a datagrid? I want to click anywhere in the datagrid and drag up or down to scroll the datagrid in that direction. thanks,

[flexcoders] Profile and Debug at the same time?

Can you debug and run the profiler at the same time? It seems to be one or the other, but not both?? thanks,

[flexcoders] LocalConnection woes

Hi, are there any tips on getting localConnection to work 100% of the time? It works about 95% of the time for me, and then I get the 'error' returned in a StatusEvent on a LocalConnection.send() Is there a way to extend the StatusEvent to return the command that failed? I'm issueing 2-3

[flexcoders] Re: LocalConnection woes

the debugger it can cause LC's to hang. Are you seeing this problem in production? On 3/10/10 10:27 AM, luvfotography ygro...@... wrote: Hi, are there any tips on getting localConnection to work 100% of the time? It works about 95% of the time for me, and then I get the 'error

[flexcoders] xml parsing

What does '*::' do in the following example: (can someone explain how this works, where aspectRatios ends up with 'widescreen') var aspectRatios:XMLList = atomXml..*::aspectRatio; where atomxml = ?xml version=1.0 encoding=utf-16? entry gd:etag=W/quot;C0QCQ347eCp7ImA9WxBbFkk.quot;

[flexcoders] How do I update the datagrid.selectedIndex after a column sort?

How do I update the datagrid.selectedIndex after a column sort? If you select a row in a datagrid and then sort a column that changes the order, then the selectedIndex doesn't get updated with the new value. I tried invalidateList(), but didn't help. Here's an example: First select an item, then

[flexcoders] Re: Security Cameras

Hi, It's most likely the browser caching the image, are you getting the image in a normal http request? over and over again? ex: http://www.mysite.com/image.jpg if so, just add a random number (a timestamp works fine) to the end of the url ex: http://www.mysite.com/image.jpg?12343545 This

[flexcoders] reboot App command for AIR?

Hi, I'm building an Air app in flex, is there any reboot/restart/reload? command that I can call to restart my AIR app from actionscript( ie. inside the application itself), thanks,

[flexcoders] how do i make a function call to a class bindable?

how do I make a function call to a package bindable? when I call the public function clear(), the bindable class doesn't get updated?? ie student.fname or student.lname ex: package { [Bindable] public class student{ private var _fname:String; private var _lname:String;

[flexcoders] Possible to capture the console log and act on it?

Hi, My flex program is loading an external swf and the swf file outputs trace statements to the console log, is there a way to capture and act on those trace statements?

[flexcoders] Re: Possible to capture the console log and act on it?

Well, I agree, but it's the only way that I can think of eg: the 3rd party swf file won't update the code, and the only way to detect a state change is thru the console log . . --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Paul Andrews p...@... wrote: On 28/05/2010 22:25, luvfotography wrote: Hi, My

[flexcoders] Using Subclipse and SSH with Flex Builder 3??

Using Subclipse and SSH with Flex Builder? Hi, my subversion server is requiring me to SSH to it, I've installed the Subclipse Plug-in to FLEX and installed Putty, TortoiseSVN, Plink, Pageant. and I can use TortoiseSVN to SSH to my subversion server. Now I need to tell Subclipse where

[flexcoders] unable to bind to property

Hi, I'm getting this message, I know it's not much to go on, but what could be the cause? I have an array of objects of type 'myclass' and create an arraycollection for a datagrid. The warning just pops up in the console multiple times. warning: unable to bind to property 'name' on class

[flexcoders] Hi, how do I signal a Binding event from a class?

Hi, how do I signal a Binding event that I changed a variable in a class? I've created an instance and the binding variable is not getting updated. . .?? I've got a class 'Student' , with a function 'pass' that sets the variable 'grade' to 'A' package { [Bindable] public class Student {

[flexcoders] How do I get size of scaled bitmap image?

How do I get the width of a scaled bitmap image, In my example, it's returning the width of the unscaled width, ie. I have an image that's portrait aspect ratio, when put into a landscape oriented box, the width is the size of the box, not the smaller scaled bitmap. Is there another property

[flexcoders] How to insert mobile ad?

Can someone recommend an easy way to serve ads in my flex mobile game? (so I can make sow money) Has any one used admob, mochiads, etc? Do I need an actionscript API? Thanks

[flexcoders] How do you delete itemrenderers in a spark view for mobile?

Hi, How can I delete itemRenderers in a spark view for mobile, There's the property 'destructionPolicy' = auto or never I'd like to keep the itemRenderers on the current view when I push another view on top, so when I come back it's still there, but when I pop out of the current view I'd like

[flexcoders] Any difference between instantiating in declaration vs. init()

Hi, Is there any difference between initializing a variable in the declarations vs. in the creationComplete function? private var scrollTimer:Timer = new Timer(500,1); or private var scrollTimer:Timer; private function init():void { scrollTimer = new Timer(500,1); } When/Why should I use

[flexcoders] date problem?

Why does: trace((new Date(2012,01,15)).toString()); and trace((new Date('2012','01','15')).toString()); return: Wed Feb 15 00:00:00 GMT-0800 2012 February??

[flexcoders] Re: date problem?

, and milliseconds. --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, luvfotography ygroups@... wrote: Why does: trace((new Date(2012,01,15)).toString()); and trace((new Date('2012','01','15')).toString()); return: Wed Feb 15 00:00:00 GMT-0800 2012 February??

[flexcoders] The apk is not properly signed - trying to get an app into the android market ?

Hi, I'm using the same certificate I used to get my FLEX 4.6 mobile app into the apple store. Apple accepted it, now when I try to upload and publish my apk into the 'Google Play' android market, it complains. Anything that I should look for? thanks,