Ah, sorry, we're using the Flex compiler and so using the [Embed] tag. Not sure how to achieve the same effect in CS3.
Ian On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 1:04 PM, Paul Andrews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Flash Coders List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:40 AM > Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] stopping an AS2 MovieClip.. > > >> Paul - having looked at what we're doing in our work setup, one major >> difference is this: >> >> Instead of _loading_ the AS2ProxySWF (via Loader), we embed it as an >> asset straight into AS3 and create it on the fly, adding it to the >> display tree. >> >> This may be why our stuff is more robust. >> >> MovieClipLoader _definitely_ works properly in our AS2ProxySWF. >> >> I think it might be worth a try; you never know, it might cure a bunch >> of problems. > > Thanks Ian. > > CS3 seems a bit sniffy about loading some swfs into the library. One of my > loader versions loads into the library, but another just doesn't. > > Hmm.. > > I love this particular project. > > Paul > > > >> Ian >> >> On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:29 AM, Paul Andrews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> Despite some great help, I'm having some fun controlling my AS2 >>> Movieclips >>> from an AS3 project. >>> >>> The basic scenario (as before) is that I have >>> >>> AS3Project, AS2ProxySWF, AS2SWF >>> >>> The AS3Project loads the AS2ProxySWF. >>> >>> The AS2ProxySWF messages the AS3 Project to say that it's running. >>> >>> The AS3Project uses a local connection to tell the AS2 Proxy to load a >>> particular AS2 SWF. >>> >>> The AS2 Proxy loads the AS2 SWF using a MovieClipLoader(MCL). >>> >>> If I test the AS2 Proxy standalone (hardcoded load of the required AS2 >>> SWF), >>> the MCL handles the onCreationComplete event and runs the handler, so I >>> know when the AS2 SWF has loaded. >>> >>> When the proxy is loaded into the AS3 project, the MCL doesn't run the >>> onCreationComplete handler, so I can't easily tell if the AS2 SWF has >>> loaded. >>> >>> With my existing code the AS2 Proxy has an onEnterFrame handler that >>> attempts to detect when the MCL has fully loaded the AS2 SWF. >>> >>> When I run the AS3 project form the flash IDE, my detection always works >>> and >>> once the AS2 SWF has loaded I stop it from running. Perfect. >>> >>> When I run the AS3 swf via a browser, the AS2 SWF loads but doesn't stop. >>> >>> This is how I'm trying to detect when the AS2 SWF has loaded: >>> >>> this.onEnterFrame = function() >>> { >>> if (this["xx"]._totalframes > 1) { >>> this["xx"]._lockroot = true; >>> if (this["xx"].getBytesLoaded() < this["xx"].getBytesTotal()) { >>> >>> etc. >>> >>> Can anyone suggest a reliable way to know when the proxy has loaded the >>> SWF >>> so I can take command of it's timeline? >>> >>> I realise that timings can and will change between the browser and the >>> IDE, >>> but can't quite spot why this is a problem here. >>> >>> If anyone has some reliable code.. >>> >>> Paul >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Flashcoders mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Flashcoders mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders mailing list > [email protected] > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list [email protected] http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
