[Flashcoders] RE: Using MVC for a site framework
Cor, I found two really good starter tutorials on MVC and posted on my blog. My FoxR library also provides an MVC structure based on PureMVC and an example of how to implement it. http://foxr.aeoliandigital.com/archives/134 I also think Cairngorm, while similar to PureMVC, is not as intuitive and best suited to Flex. Mate, while simpler, is written for Flex. no experience yet with RobotLegs myself. Hope that helps, -Jeff ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
[Flashcoders] Compiling API Docs with Flex 3 SDK
I've tried a few times to compile my API docs for a framework I am working on with the asdoc tool that comes in the FLEX 3 SDK, but I always run into a number of strange compile errors that don't come up with the regular Flex compiler. I've tried using both FlashDevlop's integrated ASDoc Tool as well as the command line version. Anyone have any tips or suggestions? Regards, -JFox ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
[Flashcoders] FLV and Sound issue
I am having an issue stopping sound playback using the Video player (Library
-> New Video) and Sound object in a AS2/Player 8 movie. Here is the code I
am using to play the video and attach sound:
BEGIN CODE-
var videoPlayer:Video;
var vSound:MovieClip;
var so:Sound;
nc = new NetConnection();
nc.connect(null);
ns = new NetStream(nc);
ns.setBufferTime(2);
var myStatus = ns.onStatus = function(info) {
if(info.code == "NetStream.Play.Stop") {
ns.seek(0);
}
}
videoPlayer.attachVideo(ns);
ns.play(_flvpath);
vSound = createEmptyMovieClip("vSound", getNextHighestDepth());
vSound.attachAudio(ns);
so = new Sound(vSound);
so.setVolume(100);
END CODE-
The issue is that when I try to manipulate the level of the sound via the so
Sound object while the movie is playing, the volume does not change, even
though so.getVolume value traces with a correct value. Any thoughts or ideas
on how to debug this problem?
-Jeff
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[Flashcoders] Combining AS3 and Flex Classes in Flash CS3/Eclipse
I was wondering if it is possible to import native Flex classes into an ActionScript project in Eclipse using the Flex 3 plugin (or Flash CS3) and get access to the same control and class functionality as if I were building a Flex project using MXML. My reasoning behind this is we have built a library of custom ActionScript classes and we'd like to incorporate Flex components into this structure. Is it better to try and import Flex into ActionScript or vice versa and utilize our custom library within a Flex project. Any advantages/disadvantages? Thanks in advance. -Regards, -Jeff -- Jeff Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Dynamic Class Instantiation
In my application framework, we are trying to update a dynamic class
instantiation method created using backward compatible AS1 conventions and
implemented in ActionScript 2. Our architecture is being upgraded to
ActionScript3 and we'd like to keep this custom method if we can. We
originally used the prototype convention and __proto__ system to handle
this. This is what the original code looks like:
this.__proto__ = UIObject.prototype;
private var _availDepth:Number = 0;
public function attachUIObject(n:String, c:Function, p:Object):UIObject {
var s:String = (c != undefined) ? c.symbolName : UIObject.symbolName
;
var u = this.attachMovie(s, n, _availDepth++);
return u;
}
n is the instance name of the object, c is the Class name (defined as a
function) and p is an array of custom properties (like x,y,height, width,
etc). This works very well in that we can just drop a number of these in a
class and get objects created and pass properties to them simply and
elegantly.
Now, in ActionScript 3, the prototype convention is deprecated and not
implemented the same way and the __proto__ keyword is gone. I've looked at
making a wrapper for the addChild() method of DisplayObjectContainer as a
way to accomplish this, but so far I'm seeing a way to define a symbol name
for my objects when instantiating. Since attachMovie isn't an option
anymore, I'm trying to see a way to make this happen. I don't see any easy
way to dynamically name an instance and pass it as a child nor access Anyone
run into a similar problem and have a potential solution?
-Jeff
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[Flashcoders] Collision detection NOT using hitTest()
Hey gang,
I have a map movie that needs to test whether two near objects will overlap
one another BEFORE I actually instantiate and draw the movie clip, so I need
a good object collision test that does not use hitTest(). I have a set of x
and y and size properties for each object that I use to place them when
they're created, but what I want to do is if the objects will overlap at any
point, merge them into a single object.
Here's an example of what I need to catch:
Point A Los Angeles (x: 150, y: 99, size: 8 pixels)
Point B: San Diego (x: 153, y: 103, size: 8 pixels)
When drawn, the LA dot and San Diego dot will overlap a little and therefore
cause a problem rendering pop-up content, so I want to merge them. What I
need is a reliable check to see if that happens. Right now I'm using:
var uLeftX:Number = cityA._x - 2;
var lRightX:Number = (cityA._x + _size) +2;
var uLefttY:Number = cityA._y - 2;
var lRightY:Number = (cityA._y + _size) +2;
if (mapObjects.length > 1) {
for (var mo:Number = 0; mo < mapObjects.length; mo++) {
// GET VISIBLE AREA OF CURRENT MAP OBJECT
var tmpULeftX:Number = parseInt(mapObjects[mo]._x) - 2;
var tmplRightX:Number = (parseInt(mapObjects[mo]._x) + _dotSize) +2;
var tmpuLeftY:Number = parseInt(mapObjects[mo]._y) - 2;
var tmplRightY:Number = (parseInt(mapObjects[mo]._y) + _dotSize) +2;
if ((uLeftX > tmpULeftX && uLeftX < tmplRightX) && (uLefttY >
tmpuLeftY && uLefttY < tmplRightY)) {
trace("Dot collision occures between " + cityA.cityName + " and
" + mapObjects[mo].cityName);
}
} // END for
} // END if
The above script DOES detect collisions, but not between the LA and San
Deigo properties listed above. Can anyone see a flaw in the line that tests
the overlap?
-Jeff
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[Flashcoders] Test if using ActionScript 2.0
I want to create a test to see if a loaded SWF is compiled in ActionScript 1 or 2. I'm assuming I can use an old Flash detection trick and call a method that's only supported in ActionScript 2, just not sure which one to call exactly. Will that work? Anyone have any ideas or examples? -Jeff -- Jeff Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Flash Player 9 Detection in IE using SWFObject
I'm using SWFobject to embed Flash in my sites and recently discovered that it does not detect Flash PLayer 9 in IE on XP. I was wondering if anyone else has come across this bug as has a possible workaround/solution. I've seen that this is a shortcoming in the Flash ActiveX control and not necessarily SWFObject, but this could be a big issue regardless. -Jeff -- Jeff Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] OOP Cascading Menu Script
I'm looking at writing a cascading menu script in AS 2.0 using Object Oritened architecture and was wondeing if anyone knew of a good open source example to work from. All the examples I've seen are Flash 5 or MX (AS. 1.0). A menu that uses xml to define the menu structure is preferable. Thanks -Jeff -- Jeff Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] OOP Cascading Menu Script
I'm looking at writing a cascading menu script in as 2.0 using oop and was wondeing if anyone knew of a good open source example to work fron. One that uses xml to define the menu structure is preferable. -jeff ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Issue with Masks in externally loaded SWFs?
Is there any known issue with loading external SWFs that have animations that require masks? We just tried loading an external SWF that has it's main area blocked out by a mask, but when the movie loads and plays, there is no mask apparent and all the pieces of images that animate are clearly visible. Is there any known issue with this? -Jeff -- Jeff Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Re: Flashcoders Digest, Vol 12, Issue 49
Thanks PR. It actually now seems that it is an environment issue on our servers, as the XML load works when a server is hit directly by IP, but not when resolving through the domain name. Weirdest bug I've ever seen! Only happens in IE on the PC too. Is IE sensitive to data being brought it when mixing application and Web content environments? -Jeff Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:57:20 +0100 > From: PR Durand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] XML Data Limit in IE? > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi Jeff > I sometimes had to use very long XML files, but never encountered any > problem in IE with any XML flash had problems before IE. > But I thought one time that there were one because I had a format error > at the line about 30.000 , so very too far to think about an error... > but finally the accent error was repaired and the full XML was nearly > 50.000 lines long, and the only problem was to parse it with flash. > PR > ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
[Flashcoders] XML Data Limit in IE?
Thinking about my previous post regarding XML data not loading in IE, I was wondering if anyone had encountered a data limit with XML in IE, similar to the 255 byte limit of getURL in IE6. This is just a wild theory, but since there is an odd bug for one, maybe there is for the other here as well. ANyone run into something that would support this? If so, how do we solve it? -Jeff ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
[Flashcoders] Problem with XML in IE6
Ok, once again, I'm having a serious issue with loading external data in IE6 and I wanted to see anyone else has come across this. I'm simply loading an XML file from a dynamic JSP page on our server. The page outputs straight XML, which is loaded by the XML object, parsed, and them displayed as a list. Works fine in all browsers, Mac and PC, EXCEPT IE 6 on the PC! The weirder part is that we are already loading 2 other XML files into the movie on a different "page", so we have no clue why this particualr one would be dying. Any thoughts or past related expereince, please let me know. -Jeff ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
[Flashcoders] getURL character limit in IE workarounds
Does anyone have any out of the box workaround for the character limit bug in IE issue? I've seen a solution that uses the Flash Integration Toolkit, but implementing that within our site may be difficult due to some proprietary Flash code to display the Object and Embed tags. Was wondering if anyone had a quick trick or fix to get around the issue? Thanks in advance. -Jeff ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
