TV Static In Flash?
Does anyone know how to make TV static in flash? And how I can make it fast loading?
Thanks
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Posted on: 06-28-2003, 01:26 PM
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Code:
class Dictionary
{
private var _dictionary:Object = new Object();
public function Get(key:String):Object
{
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}
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}
}
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Code:
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* Config Properties
* to cut down on typos...
*/
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{
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}
}
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Code:
class SomeCoolClass
{
var mything:Dictionary = new Dictionary();
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Example, code (this works as expected):
Code:
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I want to be able to have the left ‘window’ come up with different interfaces and not have it affect the right ‘window’. I also want to the two ‘windows’ to be able to pass data and signals to each other.
If there is a way to just have one interface on the left overlay the others, or hide the others and make only one visible that would be great. I’ve been looking at masking a little, but I’m not certain I can mask a whole interactive interface with buttons and text and all.
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Thanks
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Hi Guys!
I’ve scoured the Internet for information on this topic (and found some rather _questionable_ solutions), and now I’m left banging my head against the keyboard trying to get this to work. So, this is my cry for “Help!”, prior to having the letters ‘sdfghj’ permanently imprinted on my forehead. =)
I just had someone design a Flash header for me and it looks great. It’s not one of those intense Flash creations, just a subtle mouse-over effect that gives it some flavor. In addition, he designed a static version that doesn’t have the Flash mouseover.
The problem that I’m faced with is I need some sort of method (which I assume would be JavaScript based on what I’ve read) that will allow me to detect if the user has the Flash plug-in. If they do, it should show them the Flash file. If they do not, it should show them the static version.
But, the ‘static’ version isn’t just one image. It’s actually been sliced up into a bunch of different pieces.
So, it can’t just be:
If you have Flash load ‘flash.swf’
If not load ‘static.jpg’.
If must be something like:
If you have Flash load ‘flash.swf’.
If not load:
<table>
<tr>
<td> <img src=”piece1.jpg"</td>
<td> <img src=”piece2.jpg"</td>
<ETC>
</tr>
</table>
I hope that is enough information and I explained everything clearly.
Can anyone shed some light on this issue or point me in the right direction?
I *really* appreciate your help!
Thanks in advance!
[Note: I don’t want the detection to redirect the user to another page, as that would be problematic for a bunch of other reasons. It needs to load the same page but with the static/flash header based on the detection.]
Annoying Flash Bug-Static Text Box With A Link Won't Format Properly At Runtinme.
Hi all - i've been trawling the web for at least an acknowledgement of the annoying way Flash claims you can put a link into a static text field, but when you do it renders as though it were dynamic - i.e. doesn't fully justify, doesn't keep your margins. Am i the only person who is annoyed by this or am i doing something wrong.
In more detail; i create a STATIC text box on the stage, fill it with some text, fully justify it and test the movie - fine, nice fully justified text. However if i then select a word in the text and put an http link in the box in the text properties inspector, when i test movie, the text appears as left justified. I understand about dynamic text fields in mx2004 being unable to fully justify themselves (and flash 8 player with very little penetration - anyone know it btw?), but i can find no documentation explaining this behaivour for static text fields.
Has anyone else encountered this? Am i doing something wrong? I jus need some acknowledgement that this static text bug exists!
Please!
fred.
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