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Variable Take On Content Of A Root Variable And Not Its Path - Simple Please Help
Hi there ok my brain has died and fallen off somewhere , what i am trying to do is this:

l=0

l++

_root.advert= "_root.var" + l ;

then i have a text box on stage , dynamic, etc var: _root.advert
, vars are stored in a text file , vars are called, var1, var2 etc , text box needs to display variable contents, but at the moment it just says "_root.var1" etc and not the content s of var1 this is very simple problem but my brains dead please help.

-arran

If Variable=variable Simple Problem
Ok i'm having this problem;i have tried a lot of times to try to find what is wrong but could not;it looks pretty simple though but i'm a newbie;

here is the situation:
I have 2 buttons:
-Next page
-Previous page

a dynamic text box where i load an external text;it is called "contents"(the var).

my "Previous page" button works fine while i'm having problem with my "next page" button.

I use loadVariablesNum("../texts/"+pagenum+".txt", 0);
So that when i press on
next page" button;the pagenum is incremented and it loads 1.txt , 2.txt ,etc...(where in each text; "contents" variable is loaded).

I also use a variable(lastpage) so that to stop the "next page" button to go further than the last page.

I load the lastpage variable value from an external text too.

here is the code the "next page" button:

on (release) {
if (pagenum=lastpage) {
break;
} else {
pagenum = pagenum+1;
loadVariablesNum("../texts/"+pagenum+".txt", 0);
}
}

The "next page" button doesn't stop when pagenum=lastpage.

Any idea why? thanks in advance

HELP Simple Variable ?
How would I set variable NUMBER with value 1? Would it be NUMBER = 1. When I check the variable would it be NUMBER == 1? THANKS

Simple Variable
ok, this is probably a very simple question, but this is my first time actually working with some action script.

i put this on one of the background layers which makes the variable, xvariable, become the about_mc movie clip. for some reason this doesn't seem to work, though.

function() {
xvariable = about_mc;
}

when i use
on (release) {
_root.about_mc.gotoAndPlay(46);
}

on a button it works fine

but when i use

on (release) {
_root.xvariable.gotoAndPlay(46);
}

it does not work.

the reason for doing this is when you click on different buttons the value of xvariable will change to different names of movie clips. but can somebody tell me why the
_root.xvariable.gotoAndPlay(46); does not work. thanks.

Simple Variable?
I wish to simply define a variable let's say "x" equal to one. Upon click of a button I want to increase "x's" value by one. When "x" is equal to 15 [that's to say the user has clicked 14 times] I want a tell target to take over and do just that, tell target "monster" goto and stop next frame.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Simple Variable, Please Help
I have a video clip that I want to loop until a button is pressed, how do I go about this? I can't get variable function to work!
using MX, I state on the xth frame

if x=0 then goto and play 1; else play

(not the actionscript i've used, just my simplification)

but no response, it just plays all the way through,

any help would be much appreciated

Simple Variable ?
Basically I'm trying to move a MC to the right a certain number of pixels on rollover, and move it back left the same number of pixels on roll out, relative to a global varible I set. Well, setting the _x value in the funtion (to move it 100 pixels right let's say) as _global.box + 100 doesn't move it to the right 100 pixels. however, setting it to _global.box - 100 moves it to the left 100. why can you subract from the globals value but not add to it? An is there any way around it?

thanks for the help as always

Simple Variable Help
hi,

im loading a variable into a movie using the embed/param method
e.g. bond_intro.swf?Agent=001NA0

this works fine and produces 001NA0 in a dynamic text field...

the problem occurs when i try to use that variable again load some php e.g
loadVariables("http://www.mywebsite.com/Agents.php?Agent="+Agent, "");

it just does not want to use the variable... it works fine when i hard code it and use Agent = "001NA0" in the time line, but when i load it in from the embed / param tag it doesnt work

can i use anyother method or can you see what im doing wrong

thank you for your time

Charlie

Simple Variable Help
ok so i have been doin this all afternoon but i have hit a brick wall that should be simple. ok i have a movie clip that i have attached this code too...

onClipEvent (load) {
this._y = 0;
}
onClipEvent (enterFrame) {
if (this._y<janV) {
this._y += 5;
}
}

which moves the movie clip down by a distance of what ever the variable janV is!!

so no issues there then, however when i change the positive value to a negative, the direction changes however the movie clip does not stop it just keeps moving up and does not stop?? am i been real stupid?? Please help I am goin insane!!!

Cheers sam

Simple Variable Help
Hi.

I have this action script:

PHP Code:

trace("-------------------------
you are in the menu area now.");
frankAll.onEnterFrame = function() {
// we're trying to see at each frame (per second)...
    if (!this.hitTest(_root._xmouse, _root._ymouse)) {
    // if mouse rolls out of the gray background symbol
        _root.theContent.gotoAndPlay("fadeTo100");
        delete this.onEnterFrame;
        // we want to get rid of this CPU eating onEnterFrame function
        trace("-------------------------
you're out of the menu area");
        prevFrame();
        // and go to the previous frame.
    }
};

I need to have the same script run on "rogerAll", gilesAll" "adamAll" movie clips as well.

Instead of repeating all that script with the different instants names would i just create a variable with all those names and just enter the variable name at the beginning of that script?

If that's right could someone let me know how I'd write that action script.

Thanks

Julian

Simple Variable?
ok.. on frame 1 on my time line I set a variable:

jumpframe = "100";

Later in the time line I use the variable: gotoAndPlay(jumpframe);
when it hits that it goes to and plays from frame 100.. all is good

then I have a button inside a mc that I want to change the value of that variable to 200. (and another button that would set it to 300):

on(release){
root.jumpframe = "200";
}

When it hits the same gotoAndPlay(jumpframe); I was hoping it would then go to and play from frame 200 (or 300 depending on which button I clicked)

Basically, I'm trying to get the buttons to change the value of the variable, and not by increments like +5, but it's just not working.. I've spent a good 2 hours messing with different syntax and still no luck.

please help

thoughts?

Simple Variable Q
This is most likely the most dumb question asked here in ultrashock but... For some CRAZY CRAZY reason this isn't working

this does...

ActionScript Code:
loadMovie("form.swf", 1);

this doesn't... why?

ActionScript Code:
movieForm = "form.swf";
loadMovie(movieForm , 1);

I've also tried to set the movieForm variable into a string but no luck.

Thanks!

POST 700! weee

Need Some Help With A Variable Problem, It Is Simple
Im having a problem here with the variables, Im sure it is just a small problem, like one character in the wrong spot or something, but it is driving me nuts!
The plan is to click one of the buttons, they all jump to the next frame and play the same animation on the timeline, but when it gets to the end of the animation there is this actionscript. Also when the button is clicked it sets the variable value.
The variable name is buzz, the possible values here are presser or about. The problem Im having is that once I have gone to one of the movies and come back, I click on a different button and it goes to the previous one again!!!
This is the code on the last frame

{if (buzz == presser) ;
loadMovieNum ("press.swf", 2)};
{if (buzz == about);
loadMovieNum ("about.swf", 2)};

Problem With Simple Variable
Simple Problem ;(

Does anyone know, why the Variable "Targeto" is empty in the else case?! If I trace the value of "Targeto" it is 20 at output "V1", and in the else case it is empty by tracing "V2"...

This is the script:
-------------------

Targeto = 20;

trace ("V1:" +Targeto);

ifFrameLoaded (20) {

if (Targeto == "First") {

tellTarget (_root) {gotoandStop(20);}
tellTarget (_root.Controller) {gotoAndPlay (100);trace ("Restart");}

} else {

tellTarget (_root) {gotoandStop(20);}
tellTarget (_root.Controller) {gotoAndPlay (20);trace ("SessionStart");trace ("V2:" +Targeto);}
}

}

Mikka

Simple Variable Problem
if (section == group) {
gotoAndPlay ("group");
} else {
if (section == company) {
gotoAndPlay ("company");
} else {
if (section == services) {
gotoAndPlay ("services");
} else {
if (section == portfolio) {
gotoAndPlay ("portfolio");
} else {
if (section == contact) {
gotoAndPlay ("contact");
} else {
if (section == client) {
gotoAndPlay ("client");
}
}
}
}
}
}

Why doesn't this work?? This is being used so that I can watch the same animation when a button is clicked but it goes to a specific section. This is so that I don't have to recreate the animation for each transition.

Please HELP

Simple Variable Question...
Okay, I'm not very good with variables, and I couldn't find a decent tutorial so I thought I'd ask everyone.

I'm trying to make this really simple button bar (2 buttons, A & B). Each of the buttons, when pressed, increase in size by 200%. I cannot have both buttons at 200% at the same time, so I need one to decrease in size when the other button is pressed.

It seems simple enough, and I've seen it done before, but I can't get anything to work.

If anyone could help me out, I'd be your best friend. A good example of what I'm trying to do is at http://www.choicetranslating.com (the button bar at the left)

Thanks!

Simple Variable Prob
Hiya,
I've a input box with a variable called test. Now i want to test if the box is empty. Is this wrong?

if(test == "")
{code}

Thanks, Chi

Very Simple Variable Question
dont usualy use variables day to day.
i simply want text field 3 to add the text content of field 1 adn 2 together to form a sentance

tnats it!

Simple Qu: Can I Load Certain Variable From Swf
hello,

can i load certain variable from a swf, without loading all the other with it plz reply soon, thanks

Simple Variable Question
I am pretty new to variables and need to know how to set a variable, and then work actions on a seperate button and mc accordingly.

My problem is I want to find which frame an mc is on by using variables, then use an if statement on a button to tell the mc to go somewhere else.

I hope this makes sense.

Having A Simple Problem With Variable Val
Hello I apologize in advance for this stupid question but I'm stumped.

I used to do it in flash 5 easy I thought.
Now Im trying it in MX

Ok I have 5 different buttons on my interface.
I want the functions of the buttons to assign a value to a variable

so you use
------------example of button 1
on press
set variable button = 1
goto and play (frame I set here)
------------example of button 2
on press
set variable button = 2
goto and play (frame I set here)
---
and so on til button 5

After you press a button it plays an animation after and then gets to a key frame where it will check the variable
button = (whatever button you pressed)

then I want it to,
for the values between 1 and 5
,go to the corresponding scene numer

button = 1 goto and play scene 1 frame 1
button = 2 goto and play scene 2 frame 1
and so on.

The reason I want to use this method is because I can use the same transition animation for all the scenes.
This way I only need one button that sets a variable as opposed to many.

so it goes like this

Press a button
a variable value is set (depending on your choice)
animation begins to play
when it gets to last frame it checks the variable set
by earlier button press to determine which scene to go to.

I know this is possible I am just wacky from being up for days.

Simple Variable Problem
I am making a presentation in Flash, which each "slide" is a separte .swf loaded into a movie clip. On a few of the "slides" I have a calculator function built in, where it runs a simple calculation and saves the answer as 'newamnt'. A few slides later I would like to recall this variable to add it to another variable, 'newamnt2'. My question would be then, how can I recall the first variable 'newamnt'. I've tried tracing the target path of the variable, but when I trace the variable with the path name in Main movie timeline, it returns the value 'undefined'. I know that it can be done, but if anybody has any help I'd be grateful. Thanks!

Simple Variable Problem...
Anybody able to give an explanation of global variables? How/where to define them?

Simple Variable Question
I haven't really used variables before and i was wondering how they work.

i want a button to tell an mc to go to a particular frame, where i hoped i could put a command 'set variable *something* = true'

I could then have another action on a frame that says 'if variable *something* = true then goto here'

I know this is probably a load of nonsense but HEY we have to have a go don't we?

Simple Variable Problem...
...for a simple person (me!).

I can't seem to get at a variable (colorVal) from a movie which is nested about 3 levels down.

I am creating the variable from a buttonat _level1:

on(release){
colorVal = 0x006A4E;
}

but nothing is happening.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Chris.

Very Simple Variable Question
This question is so simple yet not covered by any tutorial I could find. How and where do you declare a variable, and how do you refer to it in code? (Does is need _root.myVariable or just myVariable?) I know Java, if that helps in explaining.

Simple Variable Problem...
I need to move the value of a variable named "chosenScene"

into a

gotoAndPlay("Scene Name",1);

script...

Basically, people choose the scene they want to go to, click on a button, sets the variable, and it is not until later in the movie that they are actually taken to the next scene. So some how I need to get the value of the chosenScene variable into the gotoAndPlay(); actionscript later in the movie...

any ideas?

Simple Variable Path..
i have a 'circle_mc' movieclip inside that 'circleInside_mc' and the code on that is...

onClipEvent (enterFrame){
var test;
test = 100;
}

-------------------------------
code on _root frame 1

var c = _root.circle_mc.circleInside_mc.test;
trace(c);

------------------------------------------------

why the value is not displayed. it says undefined.

thnx!!

Probably A Simple Variable Thing...
Please oh please help me digital void!

Okay, here is my problem:

I am using a movie clip of a bunch of moving buttons as a drop down menu on my main timeline. This clip is duplicated on my main timeline to make many drop down menus.

eg:

clip (of dropping down options (buttons))
option 1
option 2
option 3

clip (copy)
option 1
option 2
option 3

etc...

when someone clicks on an option, the button goes to a frame label on the timeline specific to that option's content fading in.

The drop down menus are still there. When the user clicks on another option I want the content from the first option to fade out before going to the next option (frame label on the timeline).

To do this I have a fade out frame label on the main timeline for each bit of content depending on which option was selected. On the fade out's last frame it checks to see what a certain variable is set to.(The variable is set when the content fades in.
)
This way the frame knows which selection was made, and accordingly, goes to that option's fade up.

Eg:

User selects option 1. (go to and play "1up")

Option 1's content fades up. (var=1)

User selects option 2. (if var=1 goto and play "2-1out")

Option 1's content fades out. (go to and play "2up")

Option 2's content fades in.

But... it's not working.
Here is my script for the content fade up frame:

location = "first";
stop();

Here is my script for the option button:

on (release) {
if (location="first") {
play();
tellTarget ("_level0") {
gotoAndPlay("PickUp");
}
} else if (location="pickup") {
play();
tellTarget ("_level0") {
gotoAndPlay("OrderX");
}
}
}

As you can see I am accounting for the initial state of the variable when we are not into any option's content. ("first")

I am open to ant suggestions with this problem, and I'm sure I am probably going about this the wrong way entirely, but I have already put a lot of work into these navigations, and I think my way should be possible. My real question is on the syntax of setting and checking the variables, and my if/else if statement.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU if you can help me.

I can also attach the .fla file if needed.

-Nifty

Simple Variable Problem
hey guys, im sure this is a simple one but it is hanging me up for a long time. what i have (condensed) is:

Code:
i=1;

holder[i]._x = 50;

it wont work. thats not it but thats the problem spot. any ideas? thanks.

Simple Variable Question
ive just started using flash 5 and i realize that variables are not automatically global the way they were in flash 4. i cant seem to change my variable in the movie from within a button ( that is on a drop down if that makes a difference ) here's my script:
on (release, releaseOutside) {
if (current != us)
_root.dropDown1.gotoAndStop ( hide );
_root.current.play();
set ( current, evolution );
}

Probably Very Simple Variable Question
At least I think this is a variable question - I have never used them before! I'm sure it's pretty simple but I don't know how to do it.

What I have is a button with an on(rollOver) action. The thing is, I only want it to perform the action if another MC on the stage is at a certain frame.

For example if "MyMovieClip" is stopped at "MyFrame" then do this rollover action - if its not on this frame, don't perform the rollover. -> I just need help putting this into actionscript.

Thanks

Desiring A Simple Variable Example
I was wondering if anyone out there could direct me towards information about how to do the following in Flash MX: I have a symbol (a graphic or a movie clip) with animation, which I have put together using the MX tool. However, I'd like to make one part of it variable, and be able to pass that variable in. For example, it may be a particular image (.gif) which is manipulated by the animation tween, or it may be text which appears somewhere in the symbol. I know this can all be done in ActionScript, but I'm wondering if there is some simple way to convey variables using the MX tool, or whether I have to resort to ActionScript for the whole thing.

The end result I'm looking for here is to be able to quickly come up with animations which I can reuse without having to make different versions just for simple differences.

I am not trying to avoid reading the Flash MX help, or review other postings. I'm looking to narrow the search!

Thanks

Simple Variable(ish) Question....
hi there, I'm not that great at actionscript, and I'm trying to make a pong/tennis game where if var cscore is greater than 9, it'll go to and play frame 2. unfortunately, I've tried every type of code, phrasing of code, placement of code, and never could get it to work... could someone please help? it'll be greatly appreciated! thanks!

Simple Variable Question
How do you set a variable thats inside a different MC.
x= "RED" but the variable is in a movie called MC

_root.MC.X = "RED"; ??????

thanks in advance...

Simple Variable Question(s)
I'm using MX 2004 Pro, so I'm not really familiar with AS 2.0. In a flash file, I have a scene with a text input field called with the instance name "nameField", and a button named "zergBtn". The button is meant to take what's typed into nameField and store it as a variable, which will be used in a dynamic text field in the next scene (right now i'm just using trace to simplify things).

So right now, this is what I have in the actions for the frame with the input field and then button:

zergBtn.onRelease = function() {
set(name, TextInput.nameField);
play();
};

I've tried a few variations of this, but when I trace(name), I get "undefined." Can anyone offer me some help?

Simple Variable Problem
Hi--

Trying to use variables to play a finale scene after three other scenes in my main movie have been played. The three scenes can play in any order, so to determine if they've all been played I used variables.

First frame of the intro scene of movie I set up variables like this:

_global.first_scene = 0;
_global.second_scene = 0;
_global.third_scene = 0;
_global.scene_total = first_scene + second_scene + third_scene;

then, on the last frame of each of the three scenes i put this:

second_scene = 1;

if (scene_total=3){
gotoAndPlay("finale", 1);}
else {gotoAndPlay("main loop", 1);}

I, of course, make it third_scene =1; or first_scene =1; depending on the scene i'm in.

For some reason, when i test it, it jumps right to the finale after playing only one scene! i need to have all three scenes play before jumping to the finale. what am i doing wrong? is it a syntax thing?

thanks very much for any help!

Simple Variable Problem...
hey

i have a text box that reads either

0
or
1
(changes)

i want this;

tellTarget (flag) {
gotoAndStop("off");
}

to happen ONLY when the text reads "0"

HOW?? thnx

Simple Variable Pass
Something simple although I don't have my book handy!!

Passing a parameter "part_name", which I want as a string, into a function, which will be part of targeting a movieclip.

function callOut(part_name) {
movieclip.[part_name].gotoAndPlay("on");
}

I have this on a button clip:
on (press) {
callOut(combustion);
}

Doesnt seem to be working.
Anyone?? Bueller?

Simple Question About Using A Variable..
Ok, I got my scene, then I got a Symbol, in the symbol I have a timeline, and at certain points in the timeline it sets Variables.. How do I use the variable from a symbol I place on the Scene Im working on... It's probably very simple, something like _root.variable or something, someone help me out, much appreciated.

Simple Variable Question
If a movieclip contains a variable, and you duplicate that movieclip - is the variable independent of the original movieclip, i.e. if you assign a value to the variable will it be assigned the same value in the duplicated movieclip?

Simple Variable Problem
I'm struggling here. I have four buttons. Based on the button pressed I would like to select a particular .xml file to load into a dynamic text box.
..................................

The buttons have code: (where choice is 1,2,3 or 4)

on (release) {
_root.text_control1.choice == 1
}
.....................................

I have a movie clip with an instance name of text_control.
Here's where it falls apart:

if (choice == 1){
current_text = 'xml/overview.xml'}
if (choice == 2){
current_text = 'xml/benefits.xml'}
trace(current_text);
blah blah blah
xmlLoad(current_text, "xml/body.css");
......................................

Seems like a simple thing to do, but I can't figure it out. Help would be greatly appreciated.

Simple Variable Problem
I have a test flash piece that I am trying to get working but I can't get the variables to pass data to each other.

Quick Explanation of what I want to happen:

There are movie clips on the stage and for every one it makes variableOne increase by one.
// variableOne = 0;
// _parent.variableOne++; // This is in each movie clip

I get that to work but when I try to pass variables to another variable I get incorrect data.

// variableTwo = variableOne;

Instead of having the amount that is showing in the text box (or variableOne) I get 0.

I think part of the problem is that Iv'e allready stated that variableOne = 0.

But it won't increment unless it has a starting value.

Here is a link to the flash piece if anyone would like to help me, Thanks.

Variable.fla

OK I figured it out, I don't need any help after all.

Simple Variable Question
i am working on a slideshow type program using flash, php and mysql.

i have everything working except for one thing, when the swf file first loads, i need to initialize a few variables but it does not seem to work.

when i use this code:

Code:
this.onLoad = function() {
loadVariables('vartest.txt',this);
var currentImage = 1;
}
the currentImage variable always comes up undefined. am i doing this wrong? i'm more of a php person than AS so my scripts are a little basic right now.

Simple Variable Issue
This is a simple task, but it is not working for me, thus I am forced to inquire...

-On the main timeline I can place an instance of a movie and name that instance "square"
-On the first frame of the timeline in square I can declare a variable named "cat" and assign it the value of "13"

var cat = 13;

-On the first frame of the main timeline (with the square movie instance present) I can place this code...

trace(square.cat);

And yet it will still output "undefined"

What am I doing wrong?

Thank you for your time. Best Wishes to you all,
Eric

Simple Variable Question
please.... what is wrong here???

Code:
stop();

subName = ""; //define var and initial value OK trace works with this

function mainOver() {
_root.mask1.gotoAndPlay(22);
_root.flareRight.gotoAndStop(1);
_root.flareLeft.gotoAndPlay(2);
}

function mainOut() {
_root.mask1.gotoAndStop(21);
_root.flareRight.gotoAndStop(21);
_root.flareLeft.gotoAndStop(1);
_root.subName._visible = false; //this is the problem... nothing happens
}

_root.webBut.onRollOver = function() {
subName = "webMenu"; //this passes the variable fine, trace works
mainOver();

};
_root.outBut.onRollOver = function() {
mainOut();
};

Really Simple Variable Problem...
i must be missing something dead obvious with this one...

i'm using AS 1, and have the following script in the first frame of a MC:

Code:
imageNumber = img007;
then

Code:
//
createEmptyMovieClip("img007", 0);
imageNumber._visible = false;
//
imageNumber.loadMovie("../cover/007.jpg");
//
this.onEnterFrame = function() {
BLoaded = imageNumber.getBytesLoaded();
BTotal = imageNumber.getBytesTotal();
percent = BLoaded/BTotal*100;
//
if (BLoaded == BTotal && BLoaded>0) {
imageNumber._width = 90;
imageNumber._height = 70;
imageNumber._visible = true;
delete this.onEnterFrame;
imageNumber._x = 0;
imageNumber._y = 0;
}
};
in the next frame

(this is to avoid having to retype a new image number throughout the script above)

please help! cheers

Need Simple Way To Send Variable To Php
Hi all,

i want to send variable from flash form to php. i have visited many related topics but could not understand any of these cause i am not a programmer but designer.

I have my input type and button on same MC.
variable of that input type is bt.
i want
on(press){
getURL("searchpage.php?"+bt)
}

edit
---------------
http://www.mysite.com/searchpage.php?bt=

after that = these value should be from flash form.
----------------

or what?

plz correct it to help me solving this problem.

Thanks

I Solved this problem.
=========================================
on(press){
var sValue = srch;
getURL("search.php?sString="+sValu);
}
=========================================

That was all i was looking for.