MC Issue, Can Someone Advise Me
Hi All,
I am new to flash and I ran across a roadblock in my project.
My Main Page is a Flash Page, which opens all other swf files into a Blank_MC
The problem I seem to have is when I try to open an additional file inside this container in another blank MC, my buttons do nothing. I know I read somehere that to open inside, you need to stack the layers I believe? I tried the following with no luck.
(CODE)
on (release) {
loadMovie("echoscd.swf",_lockroot.ShowStuff_mc);
}
(CODE)
on (release) {
loadMovie("echoscd.swf",_parent.ShowStuff_mc);
}
I also tried _parent._Parent.ShowStuff.mc and Blank_mc._ShowStuff_mc
you can see what i mean at http://www.wolrdclasselvis.com and click on the merchandise page. Any help would be appreciated.
}
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Posted on: 08-12-2007, 10:17 PM
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var vx:Number = 0;
var vy:Number = 0;
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var top:Number = 0;
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I've included a .zip to show what I'm working on.
SCENARIO 1
------------
- Open PHFGame.swf in Flash Player 8
- Enter a name
- Click on the top-left image - "Early Arizona"
- Then click on the bottom-left image - "Early Man"
- Click on the "tab" to move the info window out of the way
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SCENARIO 2
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- Click on each letter in the word "SPEARS" - #5 Across, without pushing any keys.
- After clicking on each one, click on the first letter "S"
- Try to type in the word "SPEARS" and again, the same problem will occur.
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Thanks to anyone that takes the time to help a stumped ActionScripter out!
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