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Storing Values Using Loop
I have five buttons on stage and I simply want to trace "1" when I click the first button and trace "2" when I click the second button and so on.

Here is the code

Code:
var buttonsArray:Array = new Array('sil_btn', 'sfl_btn', 'srl_btn', 'srf_btn', 'shpl_btn')
for(var i:Number = 0; i< buttonsArray.length; i++)
{
i = pressed;
this[buttonsArray[i]].onRelease = function()
{
trace("buttonNumber"+i)
}
}
I am always getting the last number and cannot figure out, how to store the values.

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Storing Values Using Loop
I have five buttons on stage and I simply want to trace "1" when I click the first button and trace "2" when I click the second button and so on.

Here is the code

Code:
var buttonsArray:Array = new Array('sil_btn', 'sfl_btn', 'srl_btn', 'srf_btn', 'shpl_btn')
for(var i:Number = 0; i< buttonsArray.length; i++)
{
i = pressed;
this[buttonsArray[i]].onRelease = function()
{
trace("buttonNumber"+i)
}
}

I am always getting the last number and cannot figure out, how to store the values.

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Question About Variables - Not Storing Values?
I'm having a trouble with variables that really makes *no* sense to me whatsoever. It goes against everything I've learned in any coding language. Why is it that flash seems to arbitrarily decide when it will and won't store a value into a variable? I know that that's obviously not the case, but I've been tracing a variable to figure out why my if statement is never executing.

I have a movie clip that I've created with code using the attachmovie function. The object is named "sprite" afterwards.

I've created a sprite.onLoad = function(), and in that, several variables are declared, including the one I'm testing, canMove. Then, in the sprite.onEnterFrame = function() event, I have it tracing canMove. canMove is set to true in the onLoad function, but when I trace it, I get 'undefined'.

I tried to declare canMove in the onEnterFrame function, for testing purposes. I declared it the line ABOVE the trace, and I still continuosly got 'undefined'.

I changed the code from
code: var canMove:Boolean = true;
to
code: var canMove:Number = 1;
and I continued to get undefine. Finally, I just said,
code: this.canMove = 1
and I got a result.

So, I moved the code back to the onLoad event, and again started getting undefined.

What is the difference between all these declarations? Why does this.canMove = 1 and not var canMove:Number = 1 work? This is really frusturating me, as this is supposed to be a really simple line of code, yet it's stopping me cold in my tracks.

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Storing X/y Values During Mouse ISDOWN
I'm working on a painting app that lets you paint freehand on the stage. I need to store the drawn values (x1,y1,x2,y2...xn,yn) in an array and export them. Is there anybody that could help me revamp my current function to accomplish this?

Here's the function that controls the freehand:

Code:
MovieClip.prototype.freeHand = function(){
if(isDown){
c.lineTo(this._xmouse, this._ymouse);
trace(this._xmouse);
}
}

Thanks!

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Storing Unique Values - PROBLEM
hi there,

I have a problem with storing unique values in collection array. One value is constructed with "h" + changable value from a - l + number from 1 - 8.
I made dynamic script that user can construct value for example ha1 or hd5 or hb8 etc and stores them in collection array. collection array should store only unique values. But unique values can be only differentiated by changable value from a - l. So if collection has ha1 it can't have ha2 as a happens twice and its not unique. So if user choose ha2 and there is already ha1 in collection array then ha1 is going to be replaced with ha2. Is this clear?
Anyway, I have done the script I attach below and i will appriciate anyone how is going to help me as I get slowly mad. At the moment after selecting any a value the message is traced saying the "a" is detected.

It is bit complex script but I know it can be done quite easy way, but I am still learning ActionScript.

Here is coding:

PHP Code:

var credits:Object = new Object();
var hourValue:Object = new Object();
var hourName:Array = new Array();
var collection:Array = new Array();
var collectedValues:Array = new Array("a", "a");

for (var p:Number = 97; p<109; p++) {
    hourValue = "h"+chr(p);
    hourName.push(hourValue);
    //trace(p);
}
for (var i:Number = 0; i<109; i++) {
    credits = _root["tab"+chr(i)];
    credits.letter.text = chr(i);
    creditCharacter = chr(i);
    credits.onPress = function() {
        creditLetterSelection = this._name.substr(3, 1);
        for (var k:Number = 0; k<hourName.length; k++) {
            _root[hourName[k]].onRelease = function() {
                this.hours.text = creditLetterSelection;
                twoLetters = this._name.substr(0, 2);
                oneLetter = this._name.substr(1, 1);
                if (collection.length<12) {
                    temp = "h"+oneLetter+creditLetterSelection;
                    collection.push(temp);
                    for (var l = 0; l<48; l++) {
                        switch (collection.join("").charAt(l)) {
                        case "a" :
                        case "b" :
                            trace("detected:"+collection.join("").charAt(l));
                            break;
                        }
                    }
                    trace(collection.join(""));
                } else {
                    stop();
                }
            };
        }
    };
}

thanks a lot for any help

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Storing Several Values Externally And Updating Them
I think I need a bit of help here.

I am working on a piece in which I want to keep track of what all users -- whenever they might view the piece -- do within the piece. There are really only two options for users [A or B] and I want to keep track of what each viewer does and then the total number of viewers.

I have no problem getting info from external txt files via loadVars; my question is whether I can then change the content of a txt file out of flash.

Alternately is there a way I can trigger a JAVA class to perform the necessary manipulations of the txt file.

I am hoping there is a way I am missing for ActionScript to rewrite a txt file that I am missing, or perhaps some other way to store an variable that can be accessed and updated each time a new user views the piece that isn't reset each time the swf is loaded.

I would greatly appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks.

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Storing Values In Multiple Loops
for (var s = 0; s<mainSections.length; s++) {//grabbing the fabric types Handblocks,Screenprints,and Wovens

for (var i = 0; i<subSection.length; i++) { //grabbing each fabric design of the fabric type

for (var d = 0; d<matSection.length; d++) {//grabs each material type sub section of each fabric design

for (var t = 0; t<startThumbs.length; t++) {//finally processing the thumbs within the material type section.

I have these forloops going through an xml file. getting each section, sub section... eventually getting to the actuall fabric and thumbnail.

So in the last forloop is where I load the thumbs. When the person clicks a thumb I want to record the values of s i d... t I can store in a holder variable but the rest I dont know how to record.

Essentially I want to know what thumb the person clicked.

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Self Executable And Loading Mp3's From Cd Rom
im creating a cd rom and im trying to load the mp3s dynamically....but the only question is im unsure on how to load them thru a path instead of a url.....any help???
thanks,
chris

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Loading PHP Database Values Into Flash
I wish to load values from my PHP database into my Flash swf.

My PHP looks something like this;

$result = mysql_query("SELECT joke FROM Jokes where jokeID='0'");
$cant = 0;
while($row=mysql_fetch_array($result)){
echo "jokeID$cant=$row[JokeID]&joke$cant=$row[joke]&";
$cant++;
}
print "cant=$cant";

This returns the joke number and the joke.

My actionscript is the part I think is letting me down;

myLoad = new LoadVars();
myLoad.onLoad = function(done){
for(var i in this) {
joke.text += "
"+i+" = "+this[i];
}
}
myLoad.load("index.php");

I have a textfield called joke that is dynamic.

Can anyone help me to get this to work?

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[F8] Loading External Values Into Flash
Hi all, I am trying to make a photoalbum that uses an external file for passing a variable to Flash for the number of pics to set my array,
this is what I have for code
myData = new LoadVars();
myData.load("external.txt");
myData.onLoad = function (success) {
if (success) {
NOI = Number(NOI);
trace(this.NOI);
gotoAndStop(2);
} else {
trace("error loading");
}
}
then in frame 2 of actionscript I have this
stop();
var LocationToImages = "pics/";
var FileType = ".jpg";
var x = 0;this
var jpg = new Array();
var i = 0;

while (i <= NOI)
{
jpg[i] = LocationToImages + i + FileType;
i++;
} // end while
//load first JPG into container
loadMovie(this.jpg[0], this.container);
reason I broke it up into 2 frams is that it will give flash time to parse the code and to make sure its loaded before continuing
and this is what I have in my external text file
NOI=29
the problem I get is everytime I test this, I get message saying script is causing the flash player to run slowly do you wish to continue, Now I tested the actual myData loading and it traces out properly, it shows the number that is in the external text file, I am thinking the problem is Flash is not assigning that number to the jpg array?
my basic Idea for this is to create a photo album that the user will not have to edit and republish the FLA in order to add or subtract pictures and text files, all he would have to do is add the JPGs and txt files to the folder and then edit the external.txt file for number of pictures/text files that are in this folder, can anyone help me on this or point me to a tut that explaines this thanks D_wiz

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Flash Movie Not Loading The Values From Xml File Initially
Flash movie published on the server not loading the content (values) from xml file initially, but it gets loaded when I refresh the page both on IE and Firefox.

Anyone there have a solution??!!

Thanks,
K

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Flash Executable
I haven't done this in so long I forgot how. In Flash for PC, how do you save out as an executable? In Flash under file/publish preview/ I only have Default HTML, Flash and HTML; the rest are grayed out including projector. I just want to be able to save flash work out as .exe
Any help is appreciated

Thanks,
Jeff

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Executable Flash?
I just finished my first Flash project which we will be using as a presentation for an upcomming trade show.

I would also like to use this as an executable movie that can be sent out on cd. Is there a way to make this cd auto start?

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Flash Executable
Hello!

I need to create a presentation that will run on a HP PDA with Windows Mobile 5. This application should run full screen... How should I export that projector in order to run on Windows Mobile? I've exported normal projector that runs perfectly on non mobile versions of Windows...

I've tried to make it a swf and open a html in a browser window, but I always have a title bar and a status bar of the browser on the screen and I really don't want that...

Please, suggest...
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Loading + Storing An External Image As A MovieClip, Then Displaying It Later
I have a class:

Code:
class Component
{
var image_mc:MovieClip; // the image data itself
var image_filename; // filename of the image

function Component(filename)
{
image_filename = filename;
image_mc = new MovieClip();
loadMovie("http://localhost/" + image_filename, image_mc);
}
}
Then in some other code, of course, the object is created:

Code:
var _root.foo:Component = new Component("helloworld.jpg");
How can I display root.foo’s image (imagemc) on the stage at some point down the road? I have tried something similar to root.add(root.foo.image_mc); and that didn’t work (not even if I set the _x, _y, and _visible variables of the imagemc member).

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any help would be great

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Launching Executable From Flash
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I've tried 'geturl' but that opens up a browser and requires the user of the CD to launch from the location or save to disk. It also doesn't look that great.

My end result is that I would like to have the user of the CD click on a button in the flash movie and have the other application launch. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeremy

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Launching An Executable From Flash
Is it possible to launch a non flash executable from flash? Specifically, from a standalone flash player.
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How To Launch An Executable With Flash?
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on (release) {
fscommand("exec","Viewer.exe");

}

If the flash SWF is in the same folder with the "Viewer.exe" (on the same level), it ought to launch - right? I tried using a path to the file first, but couldn't get the exe to launch (I have a feeling the path may not have been complete). I s this a better way around using a path to launch it?

Thanks for any help!

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Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

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Many thanks
magyar

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Hey,

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Experts...

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it's been driving me nutz

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Is there anyway to store data in any type of external file using FlashMX?

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I want to set up a Flash file that stores data.

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Type in "950" and click enter.

Now the problem I have, is when you view say a ... PDF file - it will take you out of the flash movie. When you hit back - it takes you back to the password box. This is a site for realtors, and they are going to be hitting back quite a bit to reprint documents. How can I have it, so when they DO hit back - that it will take them to the portion of the .swf after the password?

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Hey there

I am wanting to create an application in flash where the user inputs some data and it is stored in a file on their PC, but I am wondering what is the best way to do this?

I have looked at XML and Cookie files but cant seem to think what is the best and easiest method... also is there any tutorials relating to the problem I have?

Much obliged if you can aid me in my quest

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hi everyone.
i play an online game called runescape. and as part of this game there are highscore listings.
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i have seen this done in php like can be seen in this link:
http://www.rsbandb.com/sig/sig.php?n...ampinoman&.jpg
i was just wondering if there is anyway to do this in flash because i do not know any php scripting.

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Hi all, I've got a unique situation on my hands.

I have some server side code that takes a url visited and returns a swf file. This swf file needs to know the address that it is being loaded from so that it can take certain actions.

So if I have:
- example.com/ex1/movie.swf
- example.com/ex2/movie.swf

I need the video to be able to know if it is being loaded from ex1 or ex2.

Is this possible without JavaScript being present in the code loading the swf file? If not what alternatives would be available to me?

Thank you.

**As a note I am working in Flex 3 so all related libraries are available.

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Hello all I been using flash AS2 for quite some time, and recently (due to a job assignment) started reading AS3, and it is so so differant and new and need help =(

I have 2 files, a flash file (test.fla) and a text file (web_size.txt) where i want to store variables using name-values pairs, which i want to convert to global variables. (which can be accessed via any other function anywhere, anytime, any frame)

web_size.txt content

Code:
x_value=1000&y_value=300
and for the test.fla, i modified from a few tutorials and got the following.

Code:
var x_value = 0
var y_value = 0

var myLoader:URLLoader = new URLLoader()
myLoader.dataFormat = URLLoaderDataFormat.VARIABLES
myLoader.load(new URLRequest("web_size.txt"))
myLoader.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, onDataLoad)

myLoader.addEventListener(HTTPStatusEvent.HTTP_STATUS, onHTTPStatus)

function onDataLoad(evt:Event){
x_value = evt.target.data.x_value
y_value = evt.target.data.y_value
}
The problems i faced is that the codes...
1) dun work at all, cant seem to figure why >.<
2) im storring each .evt.target.data."value" manually one by one, i need a more flexible way to just store all the name-values pairs from the .txt file automactically
3) even when i copied from tutorials directly, i could not turn the variable into a global variable (it could only run inside onDataLoad)

i need to solve all these problems, for i intend to use the variables to create a highly coustomisable flash website =(

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Hi friends,

This is my XML. I want to read the values in a loop.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Resources resname="IMAGE" language="English" code="eng">

<page pagename = "IMAGE">
<Resource tag="LOGO">images/logo.jpg</Resource>
</page>

<page pagename = "IMAGE">
<Resource tag="CONTACT">
<active tag="active">images/contact.jpg</active>
<inactive tag="inactive">images/contact1.jpg</inactive>
<over>images/contact2.jpg</over>
</Resource>
</page>

</Resources>

I had written a for loop to retirve the value. i got - images/logo.jpg, but now I need one more inner loop to get tge values - images/contact.jpg, images/contact1.jpg, images/contact2.jpg

help me....
this is my for loop

function loadImage(ab) {
var nidearr1 = importXML1.firstChild;
var nidearr = nidearr1.childNodes;
for (var i = 0; i < nidearr.length; i++) {
//trace(nidearr[i].attributes.pagename);
for (var j = 0; j < nidearr[i].childNodes.length; j++) {
//trace(nidearr[i].childNodes[j].attributes.tag);
varres=nidearr[i].childNodes[j].attributes.tag;
if (res==ab){
return nidearr[i].childNodes[j].firstChild;
}
}
}
}

This is the function call
trace(loadImage(tag));

The value of the tag is taking from the XML file.

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Hi Folks,

I am new to XML and am a bit rusty in my Flash skills so forgive me for my stupidity but any answers should please take this level of ignorance into account.

I have a 1 frame file with three movie clips on it. Each clip is the same as the others but is differentiated by the instance names: mc1, mc2, mc3.

The movie clips each have three dynamic text fields: title, body and link.

The problem is only the text fields in the mc1 movie clip get populated the others return as undefined.

Little Help?

I have included xml and code below.

thanks

Al

----------------------------XML (myxml2.xml)---------------------------

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<content>
<item>
<title>First Website</title>
<body>First Website text</body>
<link>http://www.firstwebsite.com</text>
</item>
<item>
<title>Second Website</title>
<body>Second Website text</body>
<link>http://www.secondwebsite.com</text>
</item>
<item>
<title>Third Website</title>
<body>Third Website text</body>
<link>http://www.thirdwebsite.com</text>
</item>
</content>

-----------------------Action Script---------------------------------

var xmlPath = "myxml2.xml";
function loadXML(loaded) {
if (loaded) {
mc1.title = this.firstChild.childNodes[0].childNodes[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc1.body = this.firstChild.childNodes[0].childNodes[1].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc1.link = this.firstChild.childNodes[0].childNodes[2].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc2.title = this.firstChild.childNodes[1].childNodes[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc2.body = this.firstChild.childNodes[1].childNodes[1].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc2.link = this.firstChild.childNodes[1].childNodes[2].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc3.title = this.firstChild.childNodes[2].childNodes[0].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc3.body = this.firstChild.childNodes[2].childNodes[1].firstChild.nodeValue;
mc3.link = this.firstChild.childNodes[2].childNodes[2].firstChild.nodeValue;
}
}
xmlData = new XML();
xmlData.ignoreWhite = true;
xmlData.onLoad = loadXML;
xmlData.load(xmlPath);

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