Flash :: Help PLEASE Frustrated... Trying To Load External .swf Files

So Frustrated With Published Files
Hello

I created a movie which I have converted into a .Flv and then used Flash to create different things that were needed for this movie. However I had a problem when I published this..

Problem:

I want the movie to run on the internet. So after publishing the .swf and .html file onto my harddrive, I pasted the .flv, .swf, and .html onto the server this computer is connected to and tested it both the swf and html. Both loaded but did not play the movie. I also tried putting it on the site, but it too only loaded and didn't play.

I've concluded that when the files are not on my harddrive, the movie will not play

SUM UP: It wont play the movie if it is not on my harddrive and I have tried multiple forums with no outcome. Im going INSANE!

Thanks for your time

-Ostil-

PS. The site is www.carsahoy.com/movie/CarpagesFilm.html
PPS. I hope that makes sense, just ask if you have any questions or if the files are needed!

Noob Getting Very Frustrated With Sound Files
Okay, I am very new to flash but catch on quick. However, I am having the hardest time figuring out how to insert a sound file. Please, if anyone can tell me how or refer me to a good tutorial, it would be much appreciated. Every tutorial I have found is very confusing. They are way over my head.

[F8] External Text Files Wont Load Into External Swf File...
Hi,

I'm making a Flash website in Flash 8 (mac).

Structure: There is 1 main file that loads external SWF files depending on what is clicked on.

One of the external SWF files loads its text from external text files. This works fine when viewing the SWF applet on its own. But when viewing as a whole site, the text doesnt appear. Very annoying.

I made that particular SWF on my mums computer running Flash MX 2004. The flash file itself uses the Scrollbar component from MX.

Could someone tell me why the text doesnt load in this scenario? It runs fine on its own, just not as an external SWF.

I've attached the files in question. Its a 200kb ZIP download. Do tell me if you need to know more.

Thanks

Some Images Load...others Don't...frustrated
Ok, I am working on a site for a client that is completely dynamic...it is for a photographer who wanted a dynamic slideshow on the homepage and dynamic galleries that are XML based...It's pretty much done now, but we're having a problem with some pictures not loading...its really strange...the site is at www.davidquisenberryphotography.com and the gallery in question is 'personal'...the first image loads, but 2-5 don't...It's not an AS error because it's just those specific images, the images are:

http://www.davidquisenberryphotograp...images/web.jpg
http://www.davidquisenberryphotograp...s/poolside.jpg
http://www.davidquisenberryphotograp...ages/cross.jpg
http://www.davidquisenberryphotograp...s/IMG_3885.jpg

and the XML file is: http://www.davidquisenberryphotograp...l/personal.xml

can someone tell us what is wrong with these pictures? But here's the funny thing about it...I am using the new Flash 8 player, and they load fine for me...but they won't load using Flash 7.... Strange? I think so... It's been frustrating us for 2 days now...It just doesn't seem logical....So can someone please take a look at these images and tell me why they don't work so we can fix them?

Load Movie Frustrated
Hello.I have a combo box with data or values of 1 to 5.When they select one of the five it loads a movie.But the combo box stays on the screen.Also when they click on a start over button it is supposed to load the movie with the combo box back into the movie.I guess what I'm trying to say is how do you go about loading different movies to different levels then reloading movies again.I've searched the forums for loadMovie but I just can't find what I'm looking for.

XML Load Problem - FRUSTRATED
I have successfully created a few Flash files that use XML.

But, strangely, new files that I create cease to function with XMLs. My trace of the var xmlData returns nothing. NOTHING AT ALL!!!

Can someone kindly take a look at my FLA and XML files and see if there's something I'm doing wrong? This is beyond frustrating since same code has worked before.

ActionScript Code:
stop();_global.main = this;xmlData = new XML();xmlData.ignoreWhite = true;main.onEnterFrame = function() { if(xmlData.load("ad1.xml") && this.getBytesLoaded() >= this.getBytesTotal()) { trace("xml: "+xmlData); if(xmlData.getBytesLoaded() >= xmlData.getBytesTotal()) { delete onEnterFrame; main.gotoAndStop(2); } }};

Frustrated Preloading External MCs
I've been straining my eyes leafing through the mountain of Flash Books I've bought and scanned all the sites I can find and yet I'm blessed if I can find a solution to my question:---

I load external movie clips into my main movie for the various sections of the site.

Unfortunately some of them are pretty large, how do I put a preloader on an external movie clip?

I've tried various solutions but nothing seems to work. I know it's easy I've seen it done on other site's a million times, but .....

Sorry to admit my ignorance

Regards and best wishes
PADDYWALL esq

Load External Swf Files
hell guys i nedd your help to realize my portfolio i try to load external swf files in my movie i would like to do the same as
http://www.rullkoetter.de please look at the portfolio of this page please help my how or where can i find a tutorial for this problem or have you alredy wrote anything

CAN YOU HELP ME...need To Load External Txt Files
hi....i like to make a window inside my flashfile.....(flashmovie)
with scrollbar....inside this window i want some text to appear....the text should
be loaded from a normal txt file....(external)

so if the external txt-file is updated the txt inside the window is updated too :-)

do anyone have a link to a file (.fla) so i can see how it is done?????

THANKS
Jimmy -Mirrorman

Trying To Load External Swf Files From A CD
Any help here would be greatly appreciated. I'm attempting to load external swf files into a Projector that's being loaded to a user's hard drive. The hitch is that the swf files will reside on a CD-ROM that will need to be loaded into the user's machine.

My question is whether or not anyone can tell me how to determine the letter designation of the user's CD drive in order to set the correct pathnames for loading those swf files. I'd prefer to use relative paths but am stumped on that one too. By the way, the target users will be using a PC and not a Mac (though I'm developing on a Mac).

I feel like an idiot for asking but need help in order to give the client what they're asking for.

Please let me know if I'm not giving enough info.

Thanks!
Robert
robert@elrodesign.com

[F8] Load External SWF Files
Hey guys,
My main goal here is to load external SWF files such as waepons and armor to a charecter. Right now i am having trouble with loading an external SWF and placing it into postion. here is the code i am using.

Code:
on (release) {
_root.createEmptyMovieClip("container", 1);

// Container's positions on stage
container._x = 100;
container._y = 100;

// Load external SWF
container.loadMovie("Sword 2.swf");
}

When i use this the SWF does not appear on the correct X and Y axis.

I also want to know if i can have a MC already created and load the external SWF to the MC I already have and keep it postion.

-Thanks to anyone who helps

Load External Files
Hello!
I'm working on a presentation, that has link to other swf files and some pdf files. In the CD I'll be given with the presentation I want to have the presentation.swf and the in folder theswf and in another folder the pdf, since there are several swf and pdf, I don't want them to be all in the same folder, but I don`t know how to load them from my presentation. I try using
on (release) {loadMovie (<a href:"file://name_of_folder/"name_of_file.swf")
but it's not working I dont't know how to do it?
I hope you can help me! Thanks!
Have a great day!

Load External .JPG Files
I'm having a hard time loading external .JPG files and getting them to load into a container and have them positioned at a certain location. I know its possible and if anyone can help I'd appreciate it.

Possible To Load All External .swf Files At Once ?
Hi,

I have a website here in AS2 which has main .swf file and 8 sub .swf files which are loaded into a container depending on which button the user presses...

And I have a couple of question regarding those external sub .swf files:

1. First a general question: when a user loads the main .swf file and then decides to see 2-3 sub sections (loading those external sub swf files) do those sub .swf files remain on his HD while he's looking into a different section of my page or are they loaded every time again ?

2. Is it possible to assign via actionscript to load ALL of those external sub .swf files quietly in the background already, so that when the user presses a button the files are already loaded and ready to go ?

Thanx for your help in advance !!

Mike

Using AS3 To Load External SWF Files
I'm making the transition to AS3 and can not figure out how to do something that I used to do easily in AS2. I have a "master" flash file (master.swf). I've set up a loader to load a second flash file into it (home.swf). I'm using the attached code on the master.swf.

All good so far. Now I want to create a navigation menu on the "home.swf" so I can add and replace more swfs into the overall layout. It would seem to make the most sense to use the loader I've already created in the "master.swf" to do this. But I can't figure out how to access and use that loader. I tried the attached code, hoping that the loader would replace the "home.swf" located in level 1 with a new swf ("bio.swf"). But it doesn't work and throws an error. I'm guessing that the button I've created in the "home.swf" to load the "bio.swf" doesn't know about the "myLoader" loader I created in the "master.swf."

Any advice or direction would be very welcome. Thank you.

Attach Code

This code is used in the "master.swf" to load the "home.swf" into level 1.

var homeRequest:URLRequest = new URLRequest("home.swf");

var myLoader:Loader = new Loader();

myLoader.load(homeRequest);

stage.addChildAt(myLoader,1);

This code is used in the "home.swf", trying to load the "bio.swf" into level on to replace the "home.swf."

var bioRequest:URLRequest = new URLRequest("bio.swf");

myLoader.load(bioRequest);

stage.addChildAt(myLoader,1)

Help Me To Load External Jpg Files Please.
Hi!

I am trying to load an external JPG file but I am having some weird problems. I was looking at a tutorial of how to load external files and I've done everything correctly but it is not working.

Here is my code:

Code:
var loadBanner : Loader = new Loader();
var url1 : URLRequest = new URLRequest("banner.jpg");

loadBanner.load(url1);
bg.addChild(loadBanner);

loadBanner.contentLoaderInfo.addEventListener(Event.OPEN,onOpenLoader);
loadBanner.contentLoaderInfo.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE,onCompLoader);

function onOpenLoader(event:Event):void
{
loading_txt.visible = true;
}

function onCompLoader(event:Event):void
{
loading_txt.visible = false;
}

stop();
bg is a MC that I want to load the jpg into.

and here is the error message I am getting.

Quote:

1120: Access of undefined property bg.

What am I doing wrong please!

How Do U Load External Text Files?
i want to load text files like ones from note pad,

cant remember how to do it though
plz help

Load External Images Into Swf Files?
I'm wondering if it is possible to have images externally load into a swf just as you can have a *.txt document. Without buying additional software just flash mx?

Thanx for any feedback.

Help Pls, I Cant Load External Text Files :(
i am having a ton of trouble getting flash mx to load a text file into a text box.. i am working with flash MX 2004 professional, on the homepage the boxes instant and also variable name are homeDisplay, the text file is located in the directory text/ for some reason, it keeps coming up saying undefined.. i just dont get it, i am here reading and working from the books macromedia flash quickstart by katherine ulrich, flash advanced by Russell Chun and also Flash MX action Scripting advanced training from the source, all i can figure is that they need to fire Derek Franklin, anyways, none of these books help, can someone help me with this pls?

Load Movieclip Above Other External Swf Files
Wel title says all actually... is it possible to load a movieclip on top of another loaded SWF file?
Like:
LoadMovieNum("boobs.swf", 1)
LoadMovie???("blabla<<<movieclip", 2)

Please help Im running out of time for my school project cauz my HD crashed... YEAH, REALLY!

How To Load External Movie Or Swf Files
Hi

Well here goes, just finished designing my first site for work and im pretty happy with it except for one thing...its too large at 1.6mb and taked too long to load up.

The main problem is the portfolio section which has 10 movies with scrolling images and this taked up about 98% of the total file size.

Is there some way that i can get the site to load up and then when u press the button for avionic projects it loads up the avionic movie?

I've managed to get it to load up external text files using the loadvariables command, but I need some help to do this with movies. And will this make the site load quicker and just take a few seconds for the individual files when they are required rather than loading them all up at once?

Hope someone could help me as I'm nearly there with it

Thanks for help on this

How To Load External Sound Files
I am working on the sound for a site I'm building using flashMX. I would like the user of the site to be able to select between half a dozen different songs, each around 6 minutes long. I have a preloader at the beginning of the piece, but I definitely don't want the user to have to wait for all the songs to load before entering. There is a site that is really well designed that I can only assume is loading external sound files that stream because even with my 56k dial-up connection the songs play without delays. Here's the link

If anyone can give me a lead as to how this might have been done I would appreciate it. I'm going through the tutorials now but haven't found one that addresses this method of using sounds yet. Thanks,

llyfre

[F8][AS2] Load External Actionscript Files?
I am creating a zelda game with Flash Pro 8. I was wondering if someone new the answer to these 2 questions:

1) If you have played zelda, you know that there is something like Hyrule Field, or in Wind Waker the "sea". From here you access all of the levels. But you can only go from one level to the next by beating the previous levels. So would I need to make a variable for each level, and say like "level1_beat = false" or something like that??? This leads me to my next question....

2) After every level, would I need to make a new set of tiles after you beat each level. So the world changes after you beat one level. I know I can do this with maps in XML format, but can I do this in AS2 format? Like have each AS file with the tiles and then load it as you beat levels??

Thanks
GR

[F8] Load External Sound Files
I want to be able to use the same mp3 player over and over again, but make it so that I can change the sound on each player.

So:
on page 1 i have song 1
on page 2 i have song 2
on page 3 i have song 3

I would like something that can be changed by adding a new PARAM value or adding the sound name after the file, eg:

mp3player.swf?sound1.mp3

but I have no idea how to go about this.

LoadVars - Load External Txt Files
Hi, Here's my question, I will try to be as clear as possible:
my website is working on loadVariables, which is a pain in the ass, because, it require a variable in the begining of the txt file (say, textbox=, which makes it harder to update, since the website is dual - html, and flash).
I downloaded a movie, and the guy there did a great job, using loadVars.
I can email you the file. He made so easy to handle, but, I can't find his email...
He made the text scrollable, but, I couldn't combine it with a scroll bar (he did up and down buttons).
How can you help? help me combine this code, with a scroll bar. It should be easy to a pro, but, this is what I am not. Anyway, I like this code, and would love to send it to you.

Thanks,

Koby (koby_hayun@hotmail.com)

Best Way To Load Multiple External Mp3 Files
I have several mp3 files I would like to load into an fla. What is the best way to do this with the least amount of code. Would I use the NetStream class and an Array? Using AS 3.0.

[CS3] Load Multiple External Swf Files
I built a loader with three buttons, each of which loads a different external swf. The code works, and all three buttons load the correct swf, but when I click the second button before the first swf is finished playing, the two movies overlap. If I click all three buttons in succession, all three swfs play, one over the other.

How do I code the buttons so they first stop the swf that is already playing, and then play the swf they are meant to load? Here is my code:

var imageRequest:URLRequest = new URLRequest("scene1.swf");

var imageLoader:Loader = new Loader();

welcomeBtn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, loader);

function loader(event:MouseEvent){
imageLoader.load(imageRequest);
marker.addChild(imageLoader);
}

var imageRequest2:URLRequest = new URLRequest("scene2.swf");

var imageLoader2:Loader = new Loader();

designBtn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, loader2);

function loader2(event:MouseEvent){
imageLoader2.load(imageRequest2);
marker.addChild(imageLoader2);
}

var imageRequest3:URLRequest = new URLRequest("scene3.swf");

var imageLoader3:Loader = new Loader();

sponsorBtn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, loader3);

function loader3(event:MouseEvent){
imageLoader3.load(imageRequest3);
marker.addChild(imageLoader3);
}

Thanks!

How Do You Load External Text Files?
Yes, I know the question is basic, but I've looked EVERYWHERE! I've looked on this site, I've Googled it, and I've looked in the help files on flash itself. No where does it tell me how to link to an external text file and load it into Flash. At one point, I thought I had to use the URLStream, but again, there is no references on it at all. I'm going to be picking up an ActionScript 3.0 book today, but this just seems weird that I need a book for something that seems so simple and basic.

I Must Load Jpg Or Swf Files From External Sources
I currently have a project that I must load jpg or swf files from external sources. I have the buttons linked to load the files but I can not figure out how to unload the file when you click the button to load the next file. I would like the buttons to unload the current file and load the file for that button. This is a school project that I must turn in tomorrow. If anyone could please help it would be greatly appreciated. Below is a copy of my current code. Thanks for your help in advance.

var myContainer:Loader = new Loader()
stage.addChild(myContainer);
container.x=185
container.y=50

btn1.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, btn1DownHandler);
function btn1DownHandler(event:MouseEvent):void {
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.deviantmindart.com/images/pic01.swf");
myContainer.load(request);
}

btn2.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, btn2DownHandler);
function btn2DownHandler(event:MouseEvent):void {
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.deviantmindart.com/images/pic02.swf");
myContainer.load(request);
}

btn3.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, btn3DownHandler);
function btn3DownHandler(event:MouseEvent):void {
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.deviantmindart.com/images/pic03.swf");
myContainer.load(request);
}

btn4.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, btn4DownHandler);
function btn4DownHandler(event:MouseEvent):void {
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.deviantmindart.com/images/pic04.swf");
myContainer.load(request);
}

btn5.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, btn5DownHandler);
function btn5DownHandler(event:MouseEvent):void {
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.deviantmindart.com/images/pic05.swf");
myContainer.load(request);
}

btn6.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, btn6DownHandler);
function btn6DownHandler(event:MouseEvent):void {
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.deviantmindart.com/images/pic06.swf");
myContainer.load(request);
}

btn7.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN, btn7DownHandler);
function btn7DownHandler(event:MouseEvent):void {
var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.deviantmindart.com/images/pic07.swf");
myContainer.load(request);
}

Doesn't Load External Files...
Hi buddies.
I've got a little problem with loading external data...
My site loads 17 txt files which contain variables, i've got a preloader which shows % of loaded swf and a small text showing how many txt files have been loaded, on a private server the site works fine on Opera or Firefox( swf loads completely and the 17 files load completely) on Internet Explorer only the first file loads and then the preloader stops, when I run the site on Lycos server no external files are loaded to flash no matter which browser I am using. Does anybody know what is going on?

Using Buttons To Load External Flv Files
I have several flv files. I want to create a list of navigation buttons that, when one is clicked, load the corresponding flv file into the player component on the stage. How do I do that?
I tried the method (Action Script) shown here
http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/8/main/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=LiveDocs_Parts&file=00001561.html
but it didn't work.
Thanks

Edited: 01/29/2007 at 11:21:04 AM by CSI Bruce

Load External Files In Advance
hi,

i was wondering if their was a way to load external files in advance and to integrate these in the loading progress of the flash file (in the beginning ... you know, with a load bar)

i used and changed the photogallery of kirupa, and in the code i integrated a piece that positions every image depending of its size.

i put it in the tag where "if" says that the file has loaded completely and the fade in may start.

... wel, it works, but some times it doesn't position well. just like the image ain't loaded well. when you go to the next image and then go back it works.

if you want to see it, here's the url
click on "assemblages"

http://www.camielvanbreedam.com/beta.html

regards
stijn

How To Add Notes To External Txt Files To Load
I have the text below in an external txt file that is loaded into my movie. My question is:
Is it possible to place some text in the txt file as a note to myself, that flash would ignore once the txt file is loaded?

Thanks a lot,

ffTitle=Title of the text
&ffText=Body of the text.

How Do You Load External Text Files Again?
hello all

i seem to have a brain laps ... can somebody tell me how to load external text files into a flash movie??

many thanks
s

Load All External .swf Files At Index?
i am making a site that uses a lot of animation and audio on the external swf files.
they seem to load SLOW.
is there any way to make them all load when someone arrives at the index?
or something of the sort? im just looking for a simple solution (if there is one!)
THANKS

Unable To Load External Files
I have an image gallery consisting of thumbnail buttons, which load the external fade in/out files. When the buttons are on the main timeline everything works perfectly, but I wanted them to be scrollable so I placed them within a MC, still on the main timeline, and now the externals won’t load – the scrolling and button actions are fine.

Could anyone offer some advise please.

Menu:Load External Swf Files
Hello everyone,

This is my first post. I have created a menu following the directions of Creating a Full Flash Site.
It loads the files ok. However I'm facing 2 problems:
First the UI controls (like a combo box) of the external file don't interact
Second how can I determine the size of the loaded displayed swf file?
Thank you for reading. Any comment would be greatfully appreciated.
Regards,
Zeus01

Waiting For External Files To Load?
Hey, I've been reading Kirupa for awhile but am new to the forum.

The problem I have is waiting for files to be loaded. I do not quite understand how Events are used in this way -- I seem to quickly have a very convoluted mess of Event listeners.

When the game begins, information about characters' animation in XML format and sprite sheets in GIF format must be loaded before the game starts. My class structure seems to make this rather difficult.

In the main class, I create an instance of my AnimData class. In the AnimData class, an XML file must be loaded which contains info about animation sequences, and it also contains the filename of the sprite sheet to be loaded (spritesheet.gif for instance). Then, AnimData creates an instance of my TileSheet class, which takes that filename and loads the image and does other things.

So, the AnimData class needs to know when the TileSheet class is done loading, and then the main class needs to know when the AnimData class is done too. Is there a standard way of doing this? I have found the BulkLoader class (http://code.google.com/p/bulk-loader/), but that seems to require a full, single list of items to be downloaded?

Thanks for any help!!

Load External WAV Or MP3 Files From Within Flash
Is it possible to load external .wav or .mp3 files from within flash? like with .jpgs and .swfs?

-Dave

How To Load External AVI Files With Flash
My external AVI files is much big ,I want use FScommand load mplayer to play my avi in swf files,who can help me to finished it ?(sorry !my english is bad!)

How To Add Notes To External Txt Files To Load
Hi everybody,
I have the text below in an external txt file that is loaded into my movie. My question is:
Is it possible to place some text in the txt file as a note to myself, that flash would ignore once the txt file is loaded?

Thanks a lot,

ffTitle=Title of the text
&ffText=Body of the text.

Load External Text Files
Hey,

So if I have some external text files I want loaded (or bound) to a dynamic text field, how do I do that?

Load External Text Files...
this should be easy for you guys...

i want to load external text files into a textbox...

but I know I've seen samples of the scroll bar automatically adjusting to how much copy is there...

then the other curve ball would be .. can than externally loaded type be formatted for size, color and font when doing so??

a sample fla would be a life saver if anyone has one laying around.

Dan

Load External Txt Files In A Dinamic Txt Box With Buttons?
Thx for your interest on help me!

What code do i have to use to load external txt in a dinamic txt box with buttons??

thx
darksonreturns
i hope you can help me!!!

Load External .avi Files To Play Externally
what i want to do is to make a button load an external .avi or other media file [example .mp3, .wma,.mpg etc.] to play in windows media player or another media player and for the flash .exe windows projector to close in the process...

attached is a picture of my flash windows projector which i want to perform this action.

How To Load External Swf Files Denpending On The Clicks?
What I am trying to do here is not really complicated. I am putting several buttons on the main stage. When you click on one botton, the action on the button will take you through a block of frames on the main stage (as an intro), and the action on the last frame of the intro will load an external swf file depending on which button you just clicked.

I think the way to do it is to assign a value on "On Release", and then load the file using the value...But I don't know how to write the proper action script. Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks!!