Show Reel Wows (linking Several Files)
ok I've made 5 clips in Flash MX (they're all from different project files) .. but when I try to put them in a new project to produce a little show reel none of the clips work......
What's the best way to produce a little show reel??
ta,
mojo
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Posted on: 10-21-2004, 08:19 PM
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Linking Flash To Powerpoint Show
In Flash 8 I am trying to link a Flash introduction to a Powerpoint show so that it links smoothly straight from one to the other with no interuptions.
I've been told you can use a .bat file with the exec command which will excecute the Powerpoint show file but this is not working.
The .bat file works if you click on it on it's own but it's the script in Flash using the exec command which is not excecuting the .bat file.
Does anyone know how I can get around this or if you can do this in Flash 8?
There is a tutorial on this site but it doesnt work:
http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/Pr...-782/index.php
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Help With Slide Show Linking Problem
Here's the setup. I have a slide show that is populated via XML. The only data in my XML file is a path to an image and a URL for said image to link to. Pretty simple so far. My movie is 657x290 (the size of the images). On the actions layer I create to empty clips, image_1_mc and position it's x value to 0, and image_2_mc and position it's x value at 657 (right off the stage). I load the first image, assign the appropriate link to it and initialize a setInterval to slide image_2_mc onto the stage over top of image_1_mc. While the timer is going I load an image into image_2_mc and assign it the appropriate link. For some reason the links are right when I first implement them, but after I slide the offstage image in it gets mixed up and I can't figure out why.
My movie is a bit more complicated than I described but that is the basics. Below you will find my AS and my XML. I've also attached a .zip file [f8] with everything in it.
Code:
import mx.transitions.Tween;
import mx.transitions.easing.*;
var imageXML:XML = new XML();
imageXML.ignoreWhite = true;
imageXML.onLoad = processXML;
imageXML.load("../data/home_page_images.xml");
var rootNode:XMLNode;
var total:Number;
var imageArray:Array = new Array();
var linkArray:Array = new Array();
var p:Number = 0;
var slideInterval:Number;
var image_1_mc:MovieClip = _root.createEmptyMovieClip("image_1_mc", 0);
var image_2_mc:MovieClip = _root.createEmptyMovieClip("image_2_mc", 1);
var whichClip:MovieClip = image_2_mc;
function processXML(loaded:Boolean) {
if (loaded) {
image_1_mc._x = 0;
image_2_mc._x = 657;
rootNode = this.firstChild;
total = rootNode.childNodes.length;
for (var i:Number = 0; i < total; i++) {
imageArray[i] = rootNode.childNodes[i].attributes.path;
linkArray[i] = rootNode.childNodes[i].attributes.link;
}
firstImage();
}
}
function firstImage() {
var imageListener:Object = new Object();
var image_mcl:MovieClipLoader = new MovieClipLoader();
imageListener.onLoadInit = function(target_mc) {
target_mc.enabled = true;
target_mc.onRelease = function() {
getURL(linkArray[0]);
};
};
imageListener.onLoadComplete = function(target_mc) {
var fade:Tween = new Tween(target_mc, "_alpha", Strong.easeOut, 0, 100, 1, true);
newImage();
slideInterval = setInterval(moveImage, 5000);
}
image_mcl.addListener(imageListener);
image_mcl.loadClip(imageArray[0], "image_1_mc");
}
function newImage() {
(p < (total - 1)) ? p++ : p = 0;
var imageListener:Object = new Object();
var image_mcl:MovieClipLoader = new MovieClipLoader();
trace(whichClip + " " + linkArray[p]);
imageListener.onLoadInit = function(target_mc) {
target_mc.enabled = true;
target_mc.onRelease = function() {
getURL(linkArray[p]);
};
};
imageListener.onLoadComplete = function(target_mc) {
//newImage();
}
image_mcl.addListener(imageListener);
image_mcl.loadClip(imageArray[p], whichClip);
}
function moveImage() {
clearInterval(slideInterval);
whichClip.swapDepths(_root.getNextHighestDepth());
var newX:Tween = new Tween(whichClip, "_x", Strong.easeOut, whichClip._x, 0, 1, true);
newX.onMotionFinished = function() {
newSettings();
slideInterval = setInterval(moveImage, 5000);
}
}
function newSettings() {
if (whichClip == image_2_mc) {
whichClip = image_1_mc;
} else if (whichClip == image_1_mc) {
whichClip = image_2_mc;
}
whichClip._x = 657
newImage();
}
XML:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<images>
<image path="../images/image_1.jpg" link="http://www.autotrader.com" />
<image path="../images/image_2.jpg" link="http://www.haveboard.com" />
<image path="../images/image_3.jpg" link="http://www.audiusa.com" />
</images>
Linking XML Slide Show With Scrolling Menu
So I finished my slide show using xml.
- of course only one picture shows (loads) as my navigation is...the scrolling menu, so there is not click next button as in the xml slide show tutorial
I also finished, as you can see, the scrolling menu movie...i would not use the xml slide show technique with this as you would always have to manually go in and update blank boxes to load pics into as they are not overlapping in the same space...although you super coders can...im just not there...this is my first project with any coding, and im copy and paste man. :-)
So...how do i make it where my buttons in the scrolling menu call up the images from my xml document that created my slide show???????HELP!!!
:-) This is really beyond me
Here is my site:
http://www.dalen.co.uk
peace all
dalen
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I am a novice on a steep learning curve!
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PLEASE HELP Two Flash Files In Div Now I Want To Show One On Top
hi,
i have created a page and i use peelawayad file which is in flash. i was already using two div on home page which contains flash movies. but now when i placed peelawayad flash movie on home page. it appears on bottom of both div layers. i tired my best with stylesheet. z-index and many other tricks which i know best. but still not able to sucess. can someone help me to getride of this issue. help would be appriciated. thanks
here is the current site link which has the flash movies embeded.
http://www.visionetsystems.com/test/
i am also attaching all files in zip with this thread.
test.zip
Shahid Hussain
Demo Reel
I'm not sure if this is posted in the wrong forum. If it is, sorry
Ok, this is what I need done. First of all, if you have been to my site you know that my sister and I are a brother-sister tap team. We are looking to make a demo reel using some of our video clips that we have.
Now, I have no idea where to start .
If someone could please contact me on any of the instant messenger programs, or email me at michael@twofortap.com to help me, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you, and I hope to hear from someone soon!
Michael
www.twofortap.com
Cotton Reel
here's a little thing i made whilst i was messing around.
my idea was to create a 'cotton reel' that is on a spring so that you can pull string from it, and when you loosen your string, it rolls back up.
take a look
[swf=http://www.kirupa.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13863]height=700 width=700[/swf]
[edit]updated it so it's smoother when you roll over it - my friend complained [/edit]
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center = Stage.width/2;
cellWidth = reel_mc.cell_mc._width;
_root.onEnterFrame = function() {
leftStop = center-reel_mc._width+cellWidth/2;
rightStop = center-cellWidth/2;
reelSpeed = (_xmouse-center)/10;
reel_mc._x += reelSpeed;
if (reel_mc._xrightStop) {
reel_mc._x = rightStop;
}
};
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oldClip = _root.reel_mc.cell_mc;
newClip = oldClip.duplicateMovieClip("cell"+num, num);
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NewCell(1, "");
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NewCell(3, "");
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Thank you
Linking Swf Files To Each Other
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I'd like a solution that does not require the modification of the last frames of the individual animations (I have other plans with those frames). Any ideas?
Thanx!
greetings,
king rob
Please Help--> Linking Files
Hi
i don't care if i have to use javascript or whatever... but how do i link buttons in flash to files on the user's computer (for example, a button opens a folder or opens a file in a window... my documents for example)
Linking Swf Files Together?
Hello friends
I'm having a problem linking swf files together.
It works from the first swf file to the second swf file with the code:
on (release) {
loadMovieNum ("myfilename.swf", 1);
}
however going back from the second swf to the first swf ( i have 3 scenes in this file) it plays everything on top of each other and it doesn't go to the right frame.
I tried a new code
on (release) {
loadMovieNum ("myfilename.swf", ("1, 5"));
}
It's not working either
can anyone help and give me the right code + instructions
flash 5
thanks
saucy 1
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I hope I've sent this to the right thread.
Thanks for the help. I will give it a go. A friend of mine sent me to this site to get the links working.
http://www.oa.state.mo.us/dmd/tutori...pdf-html.shtml
It didn't or I'm just missing something. I'm really new at scripting. It also looks like I need that program to make it work.
Thanks again.
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!!HELP...Loading PDF with fscommand
I created a button with fscommand..and put following..
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I created fscommand folder and put in same folder as projector.
in fs command folder I created text doc and saved as .bat with following in text
@ echo off
start reg.pdf
exit
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Hi everyone,
I am quite a newbie to all this stuff, so if this is only a simple question, plz forgive me, lol
Ok I am making a standalone flash application, a flyer style thing for a nightclub. And I am working on a goodies section, where people can install a screensaver, theme etc....
However I am having just a small problem when linking to the setup files, here is the code
on (release){
getURL("Goodies/setup.exe", _blank);
}
Now this is indeed calling the setup file, but I get the file download screen (windows default or download manager).
How can I get it to just run the setup.exe file without any further user intervention ??
Cheers,
DJJ
** Ooops, I am using Flash MX 2004 :-D
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i would be so grateful for any help, very very grateful,
thanks in advance,
simon
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on (release) {
?
}
Thanks for any ideas!!!!
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i have one big presentation composed of various swf files
how can i make a button so that when i click on it, it loads up the desired swf file seamlessly without me having to use loadMovie()?
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Each .htm is made of one basic .swf file.
IE. Links.htm contains links.swf and that's all.
The problem I'm having is that I can't seem to put in the correct actionscript in flash to make it so that the "links" button on my main page opens up the corresponding links.htm page in my browser.
I've tried using the "getURL" command, and typing in the path of the file as found on my hard drive, but to no avail.
Also how could I make the page open up in a smaller height and width???
I need to have this project completed by monday afternoon, and I'm in serious need to get it finished. PLEASE HELP ME!!! LOL
Thanks!
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hi, i am making a tutorial in e107 and to make it faster, and easyer to update i made it seaperate files. the menu i use is a movie clip and i use the code "_root.gotoAndPlay(2);" to go to diffrent area of the tutorial and to load a new swf i use "_root.loadMovie("main2.swf", 0);"
now i want to make it so i can have users go from frame 3 in main2.swf to main.swf frame 14
**NOTE: I use Flash MX 2004 Pro and also have Flash MX**
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Okay, so I'm building a porfolio site of all the work I did in school with Flash MX. We had to make numerous flash movies (moving poems, interpretations of songs, whatever) and I wanted to include them on the site. Ideally, I wanted to just have a link in my flash site that would take you to a new window and play the .swf file, but the new window comes up as a full browser window and you can see my artboard around the project. I couldn't figure out how to make the new window a fixed size to fit the given project.
So.... I exported all those flash projects as .mov files, and linked them to my site using getURL and just directed the link to the internal file. But it's still acting lame as far as when you click on the link. Depending on what computer you're on, sometimes quicktime auto opens for you, sometimes it tries to play the movie on the blank browser window it opens.
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www.motionscript.com/victoriawww.motionscript.com/victoria
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on (release) {
getURL("filedata/freecharge.jpg");
}
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Here is a link to that.
http://www.bannerblog.com.au/2006/11...rance_wtcc.php
better check it out and play rather than me trying to explain the thing.
neway I just was wondering if this is VERY difficult to do, because i downloaded the swfs and it works locally with no internet access so its not using database variables.
let me know what you guys think.
Linking Swf Files
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I’m sure it’s a silly question, but the answer keeps eluding me……….
Any suggestions?
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I recently got... *cough*... Flash 8 and I haven't been able to figure out the simplest thing: how does one link to an outside file WITHOUT using the useless URL function in the properties toolbox?
Here's the scenario:
> I am experimenting with some game-making.
> I am using a default sized flash movie for the autorun/splash screen (with options for install, readme, etc.).
> I got the autorun part down, I've known that for quite some time (make an autorun.inf for those who don't...).
> But, I don't know how to make the action of clicking "Install" tell Flash to go get my "Extractor.exe" (or whatever.exe, that part's irrelevant) and run it. Or likewise, exit the Movie.
I'm guessing this has to be done in ActionScript, but no where on te internet seems to be a big help.
Any words of wisdom (or abuses... as long as they have wisdom) are appreciated.
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And I already made an home.swf and product.swf files.
My problem is how can I link the home.swf file when the time I click the Home Menu in Menu Part and the home.swf will display in the Body Part in the index.swf?
And then if try to click the Product Menu, the product.swf will display in the Body Part and it will replace the home.swf in the body part.
Pls. Someone help me. huhuhuhu... I really appreciate you help. Tnx in advance..
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Hi,
I am trying to link some files which are already on web. The files are .swf files. But when I run it, it dosen't work. Gives the error "Error opening link".
My files are available at : http://simaronline.8m.net/Scanner.swf
The code I am trying is :
createEmptyMovieClip("scanner", 0);
scanner.loadMovie("http://simaronline.8m.net/Scanner.swf", "GET");
scanner._x = -120;
scanner._y = -210;
scanner._xscale = 60;
scanner._yscale = 80;
This code does not work.
Please help
Thanks
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Linking Between Swf Files
I have a few swf files that are a part of a project. i want to link them together like they're all in one file. how can i do this? i don't want to copy and paste the frames into one file coz some things in the library have the same name...
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I was wondering if anyone knew how to link files from a flash button...ex. user clicks the button and a .doc or .pdf is ready for download....
any insights would be greatly appreciated!!
Linking Two Swf Files
Hi there. There might very well be my answer in another thread, but I am quite amatuer when it comes to Flash! So all the other answers make little sense when it comes to what Im wishing to do.
I am making a website and I need to link one navigational flash movie to another flash movie (the 'viewer'). It is too large to do as one swf file. So, my question is, how do you link from one movie to the second.
I dont know if this is possible, but I need the button that was pressed to stay 'active' until another button is pressed.
Hope it all makes sense!! Thanks
Linking SWF Files
Hello,
I made a flash button for my web site which I am making in Dreamweaver. I am trying to make the button have a link however when I try and select the button in Flash it says that this selection can not have action script added to it.
When I test the button everything works fine except for the actual link. I have tried everything to give that button a link both within Flash and Dreamweaver and nothing will work.
What do you think?
Thanks,
Bernie
Linking Between SWF Files
I need to general advice while protyping my website. I'm creating separate somewhat large swf files for each page of my website. Therefore, each will need its own html file if I don't want it take 3 years to go between pages. I'm confused how to link between the each page using a button in flash. Is this an action script thing? My links will be static text buttons. Thanks.
Linking SWF Files
Hello,
I made a flash button for my web site which I am making in Dreamweaver. I am trying to make the button have a link however when I try and select the button in Flash it says that this selection can not have action script added to it.
When I test the button everything works fine except for the actual link. I have tried everything to give that button a link both within Flash and Dreamweaver and nothing will work.
What do you think?
Thanks,
Bernie
Linking Different Swf Files
Hi,
Im still fairly new to Flash and im trying to link different .swf files together..
Heres the problem - ive got a swf animation which acts as my 'home page' - it contains a small intro and then my 4 buttons which link to other documents appear.
I'm using the loadmovie action on each button to link to a different swf file - each swf file contains all the same layers as used in my opening movie (ie : an image and navigation) but there is no animation - the pages will be static but just containing the extra layer of text they need. This seems to work fine but...... when i click on the link 'home' to take me back to my original swf file it loads ok but keeps repeating.. I had already unticked the 'loop' command in the publish preview section.. Has anyone got any ideas?
The code or actionscript i am using for this is :
on (release) {
loadMovie("myfile.swf", "_root");
}
Ive taken some tips from Kirupas page on creating a full flash site but ive not seen any ideas withthis problem?? Anyone?!!
Cheers ..
Linking To Files On The Mac
Hi
I made a flash file wehre i use dynamic text fields, all the txt files are in a folder named "data", on the pc the exe file works fine, but on the mac the projector can't find the text files, anyone any idea what i'm doing wrong?
code:
loadText = new loadVars();
loadText.load("data/personeel.txt");
loadText.html = yes;
//creating the loadVarsText function
loadText.onLoad = function() {
scroller.html = true;
scroller.htmlText = this.personeeltext;
};
and saved the txt files as UTF-8
Linking Different Swf Files
Hi,
Im still fairly new to Flash and im trying to link different .swf files together..
Heres the problem - ive got a swf animation which acts as my 'home page' - it contains a small intro and then my 4 buttons which link to other documents appear.
I'm using the loadmovie action on each button to link to a different swf file - each swf file contains all the same layers as used in my opening movie (ie : an image and navigation) but there is no animation - the pages will be static but just containing the extra layer of text they need. This seems to work fine but...... when i click on the link 'home' to take me back to my original swf file it loads ok but keeps repeating.. I had already unticked the 'loop' command in the publish preview section.. Has anyone got any ideas?
The code or actionscript i am using for this is :
on (release) {
loadMovie("myfile.swf", "_root");
}
Ive taken some tips from Kirupas page on creating a full flash site but ive not seen any ideas withthis problem?? Anyone?!!
Cheers ..
Linking Files
Hi, I was wondering, can I link a flash published application (*.exe) to call a frame within other flash-published application?
For example, I have two exe files, open.exe and end.exe. Can I put a link in the open.exe file to open a frame or movie from end.exe ? Or put a link to tell it to run end.exe ? I've browsed through the tutorial, but can't find any answer. Can anyone help me?
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