Re: [Flashcoders] Dictionary resource for word based games
Hi Paul; I was intrigued by what you are doing and also by the Grant Skinner spell checker and started to look around the web. I came up with this, which may be just what you're looking for: http://www.net-comber.com/wordurls.html Ed ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] poll on editors/IDe
Eclipse with Flex SDK SEPY Actionscript editor Flash 9 IDE Edward J Apostol, consultant, instructor New Toronto Group Certified Adobe Instructor - Flash, Flex, Connect, ColdFusion, Dreamweaver -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Merrill, Jason Sent: April 6, 2007 3:48 PM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] poll on editors/IDe FlashDevelop Flexbuilder SciTe Flash Jason Merrill Bank of America GT&O Learning & Leadership Development eTools & Multimedia Team >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf >>Of Ron Wheeler >>Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 3:31 PM >>To: Flashcoders Mailing List >>Subject: [Flashcoders] poll on editors/IDe >> >>I would like to put up a poll on >> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Script_in_Action/ >> >>to find out what editors and IDEs are being used by >>flashcoder members to code actionScript applications. >> >>Can you tell me what programs should be included in the >>available choices? >> >>Starting list from what I have seen >> >>- Flash IDE >>- Eclipse >>- Sepy >> >>Please add your favourite or suggest ones that you know >>others are using. >> >>Ron >>___ >>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@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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/748 - Release Date: 05/04/2007 3:33 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/748 - Release Date: 05/04/2007 3:33 PM ___ 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: createTextField
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 well, I have simplified everything. My only two little issues now are: 1. my mouseover does not work to change the text's color. 2. i imported silkscreen bitmap font size 8 linkage for first frame, and linked for actionscript. i named it mysilkscreen. however, when i execute the movie, no errors but the font is just a generic serif font now, any ideas? its tough when flash gives me no errors. here is the code: _root.myRed = 0xFF; _root.myLightGray = 0x99; _root.myDarkGray = 0x353535; _root.createTextField("mytext",1,100,100,300,100); mytext.multiline = true; mytext.wordWrap = true; mytext.border = false; menuFonts_Fmt = new TextFormat(); with(menuFonts_Fmt) { color = myLightGray; bullet = false; underline = false; font="mysilkscreen"; size = 8; } mytext.text = "Writing"; mytext.setTextFormat(menuFonts_Fmt); // _root.mytext.onRollOver = function() { _root.mytext.textColor = myDarkGray; } -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Note: This signature can be verified at https://www.hushtools.com/verify Version: Hush 2.5 wpwEAQECAAYFAkYVUz8ACgkQnK42HzOJXBc6SgP/WvdRkiCt743MiFk0LaHo5WZtYaaS FUU7Kw6PDtMghjL2gHkfN1wjU4tLYKS3af8G0fuzj+IwoEzjWs7RN0T9yT52f7+aDaWZ eztH6YtosIKbijf0yNUT1SP10OcLoHfw2CbLcTq0ZAo7kLI8Lbltve6M0pAGDZ4fRW5N Oole38w= =w8ob -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Click for free info on online doctorate degrees and make $250k/ year http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/CAaCXv1ZYZ9Qs1mam0nqgyWB4wpiriIq/ ___ 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] creatTextField Help
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 hi everyone, any idea why the text does not show up? - _root.myRed = 0xFF; _root.myLightGray = 0x99; _root.myDarkGray = 0x353535; _root.Art_Fmt = new TextFormat(); with (_root.Art_Fmt) { font = "menuFont"; size = 8; color = myLightGray; embedFonts = true; } _root.Art_MC = _root.createEmptyMovieClip("Art_MC", 0); _root.Art_MC.createTextField("Art_Txt", i, 10, 10, 80, 20); with (_root.Art_MC["Art_Txt"]) { border = false; autoSize = false; selectable = false; embedFonts = true; html = false; } _root.Art_MC["Art_Txt"].text = "Test Text!!!"; _root.Art_MC["Art_Txt"].setTextFormat(_root.Art_Fmt); _root.onRollOver = function() { this["Art_Txt"].textColor = myDarkGray; } -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Note: This signature can be verified at https://www.hushtools.com/verify Version: Hush 2.5 wpwEAQECAAYFAkYVNoQACgkQnK42HzOJXBejgQP+N4+E+HWIZlFIb448AZFEzlbGEOye hD6bKAUTOrsOoy0Vt/ZyLq7uKqh3Cbb906Xy4hdSjaH/ZHVJ8ten62xdokfd9ev7tyK8 y6v9QPjIQ23t6oAZiwZDu8eE992cghuI9Y5XXXSRS+UH/uke3ykUV5Q5kUWmglbi1vVV utsPmTY= =rylS -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Click to find great rates on home insurance, save big, shop here http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/CAaCXv1QU9IdGnuLtTBUmTDA5ogVpQkF/ ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] List changes- Help!!
Yes this is happening to me too. - Ed Mansouri Ucompass - http://www.ucompass.com Improving the Experience of Online Education Phone: (850) 297 1800 x 706 FAX: (850) 553-9252 On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Not sure what happened but I was on the digest version of this list and now > I am getting separate messages and my email box is full! How do I > change > back to digest?? > > Joan > ** AOL now offers free > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > http://www.aol.com. > ___ > 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@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] embedding pixel fonts but using external css versus typical textformat?
If i try and embed fonts when i use css with flash the text does not show. is it possible to embed fonts when using an external stylesheet? i have been embedding and using textformat, but now i am playing with css and nothing seems to work. am i stuck not using pixel fonts with CSS? function createNews() { // draw news area _root.createEmptyMovieClip("news_mc", this.getNextHighestDepth()); _root.news_mc.createTextField ("news_txt",this.getNextHighestDepth(), 0, 0, 200, 600); with(_root.news_mc.news_txt) { wordWrap = true; multiline = true; html = true; }; // apply stylesheet var cssFormat = new TextField.StyleSheet(); var path = "flash.css"; var quick = "The quick Kirupa jumps over the lazy dog.The quick Kirupa jumps over the lazy dog.The quick Kirupa jumps over the lazy dog.The quick Kirupa jumps over the lazy dog." output = _root.news_mc.news_txt; cssFormat.load(path); cssFormat.onLoad = function(success) { if (success) { output.styleSheet = cssFormat; output.text = quick; } else { output.text = "Error loading CSS file!"; } }; ___ 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] centering/padding dynamic text
heres my site: http://www.murderdesign.com/ i am trying to pad the forms "submit" text, and align it into the center, and vertically align it into the center also ... any ideas? because the clear/submit look ugly like they are now. also, the input text fields, the same issue: the text is vertically aligned to the top and looks ugly also... -edward ___ 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] preloader, again (ugh)
So you guys tell me that a single frame, single file site with a preloader 100% dynamic is pretty much impossible, ok i accept that. here is my external preloader, any ideas ... site loads, no progress appearance at all. // begin code // - // text formats section var format1_fmt:TextFormat = new TextFormat(); with (format1_fmt) { color = 0xFF; font = "swfitslim99"; size = 8; }; // - function preloader() { // create movieclip to load swf in _root.createEmptyMovieClip("target_mc", this.getNextHighestDepth() ); _root.target_mc.loadMovie("site.swf"); // draw preloader _root.createEmptyMovieClip("preloader_mc", _root.getNextHighestDepth() ); _root.preloader_mc.createTextField("preloader_txt", _root.getNextHighestDepth, 0, 0, 200, 20); with (_root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt) { embedFonts = true; selectable = false; setNewTextFormat(format1_fmt); text = "LOADING SITE: 00" }; _root.preloader_mc._x = (Stage.width/2) - (_root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt._width/2); _root.preloader_mc._y = (Stage.height/2) - (_root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt._height/2); // - // preload _root.onEnterFrame = function() { tBytes = _root.target_mc.getBytesTotal(); bLoaded = _root.target_mc.getBytesLoaded(); percent = Math.round((bLoaded/tBytes)*100); if (bLoaded < tBytes) { _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.text = "loading site: " + percent; } else { trace("completed loading!"); _root.preloader_mc.removeMovieClip(); _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.removeTextField(); delete this.onEnterFrame; }; }; }; // - preloader(); // - // http://www.murderdesign.com/preloader.swf ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] percent loaded?
maybe it does have something to do with my libraries mp3s or fonts? or with a drawing class i use... if someone could look at my fla, the preload is on the bottom of the AS. this would be greatly appreciated... fla: http://www.murderdesign.com/default.zip - Original Message - From: "Kevin Aebig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Flashcoders mailing list'" Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:01 PM Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] percent loaded? There used to be an old problem that might be the cause of your troubles. When a movie starts, sometimes the getBytesLoaded returns a value before getBytesTotal has finished. So your condition of bLoaded < tBytes is rendered inadequate. You could add "&& tBytes > 8" to make sure that totalBytes has actually loaded something... Cheers, Kevin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Hotchkiss Sent: March 16, 2006 10:42 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] percent loaded? i guess that my code is being deleted on each enter frame. once it loads completely, the text finally shows up, and then the next frame shows up also. why doesnt this one frame preloader, second frame website preloader work??? this is really bugging me, that i have to put code on a movieclip, and i cant do it 100% AS. function preloadMe() { _root.onEnterFrame = function() { tBytes = _root.getBytesTotal(); bLoaded = _root.getBytesLoaded(); percent = Math.round((bLoaded/tBytes)*100); if (bLoaded < tBytes) { _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.text = "loading site: " + percent; gotoAndPlay(1); } else { _root.preloader_mc.removeMovieClip(); _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.removeTextField(); gotoAndStop(2) }; }; }; // - drawPreloader(); preloadMe(); ___ 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@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@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
Re: [Flashcoders] percent loaded?
I have several fonts, and several mp3s totaling about 600k in the library, set for export on frame 1 with linkage. - Original Message - From: "eric dolecki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Flashcoders mailing list" Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] percent loaded? Are you using a bunch of components? Do you have large assets with linkage set to export on Frame1? I don't think you've given us enough information. - e.dolecki On 3/16/06, Edward Hotchkiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i guess that my code is being deleted on each enter frame. once it loads completely, the text finally shows up, and then the next frame shows up also. why doesnt this one frame preloader, second frame website preloader work??? this is really bugging me, that i have to put code on a movieclip, and i cant do it 100% AS. function preloadMe() { _root.onEnterFrame = function() { tBytes = _root.getBytesTotal(); bLoaded = _root.getBytesLoaded(); percent = Math.round((bLoaded/tBytes)*100); if (bLoaded < tBytes) { _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.text = "loading site: " + percent; gotoAndPlay(1); } else { _root.preloader_mc.removeMovieClip(); _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.removeTextField(); gotoAndStop(2) }; }; }; // - drawPreloader(); preloadMe(); ___ 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@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@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] percent loaded?
i guess that my code is being deleted on each enter frame. once it loads completely, the text finally shows up, and then the next frame shows up also. why doesnt this one frame preloader, second frame website preloader work??? this is really bugging me, that i have to put code on a movieclip, and i cant do it 100% AS. function preloadMe() { _root.onEnterFrame = function() { tBytes = _root.getBytesTotal(); bLoaded = _root.getBytesLoaded(); percent = Math.round((bLoaded/tBytes)*100); if (bLoaded < tBytes) { _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.text = "loading site: " + percent; gotoAndPlay(1); } else { _root.preloader_mc.removeMovieClip(); _root.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.removeTextField(); gotoAndStop(2) }; }; }; // - drawPreloader(); preloadMe(); ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] gotoAndPlay?
this still does not work. when i simulate download, the text does not appear, then suddenly it pops up, and then it says 100 percent, no in between state, then onto the next frame ... any ideas? // preloader function preloadMe() { ref = _root; // create the preloader mc ref.createEmptyMovieClip("preloader_mc", ref.getNextHighestDepth() ); // create the preloader mc progress text ref.preloader_mc.createTextField("preloader_txt", ref.getNextHighestDepth, 0, 0, 200, 10); with (ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt) { embedFonts = true; selectable = false; setNewTextFormat(format1_fmt); text = "LOADING SITE: 00" }; // place preloader text in center of stage ref.preloader_mc._x = (Stage.width/2) - (ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt._width/2); ref.preloader_mc._y = (Stage.height/2) - (ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt._height/2); ref.onEnterFrame = function() { tBytes = ref.getBytesTotal(); bLoaded = ref.getBytesLoaded(); percent = Math.round((bLoaded/tBytes)*100); // keep two places if percent is under 10, ie: 03 if (percent < 10) { percentTxt = "LOADING SITE: 0" + percent; } else { percentTxt = "LOADING SITE: " + percent; } // if this movie is not fully loaded, then display percent loaded if (bLoaded < tBytes) { ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.text = percentTxt; } else { ref.preloader_mc.removeMovieClip(); ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.removeTextField(); gotoAndStop(2) }; }; }; // - preloadMe(); stop(); ___ 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] gotoAndPlay?
i have my preloader on frame 1. i have my entire site on frame 2. once i finish preloading, i need to delete the first frame, and go to the next frame.. the site just loops, any ideas? // preloader function preloadMe() { // reference to _root ref = _root; ref.onEnterFrame = function() { tBytes = ref.getBytesTotal(); bLoaded = ref.getBytesLoaded(); percent = Math.round((bLoaded/tBytes)*100); // keep two places if percent is under 10, ie: 03 if (percent < 10) { percentTxt = "LOADING SITE: 0" + percent; } else { percentTxt = "LOADING SITE: " + percent; } // if this movie is not fully loaded, then display percent loaded if (bLoaded < tBytes) { ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.text = percentTxt; gotoAndPlay(1) } else { gotoAndPlay(2) }; }; }; // - preloadMe(); ___ 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] preloader issue
I am really trying to have my preloader work, with a site that is 100% AS. the entire site resides either in classes or as on the first frame. there has got to be some way to preload a site, with a single function that is entirely dynamic. this is what i have, but it will not even appear on the screen. no errors .. ideas would be great // - // preloader function preloadMe() { // stop movie from playing //stop(); // reference to _root ref = _root; // create the preloader mc ref.createEmptyMovieClip("preloader_mc", ref.getNextHighestDepth() ); // create the preloader mc progress text ref.preloader_mc.createTextField("preloader_txt", ref.getNextHighestDepth, 0, 0, 200, 10); with (ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt) { embedFonts = true; selectable = false; setNewTextFormat(format1_fmt); text = "LOADING SITE: 00" }; // place preloader text in center of stage ref.preloader_mc._x = (Stage.width/2) - (ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt._width/2); ref.preloader_mc._y = (Stage.height/2) - (ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt._height/2); ref.onEnterFrame = function() { tBytes = ref.getBytesTotal(); bLoaded = ref.getBytesLoaded(); percent = Math.round((bLoaded/tBytes)*100); // keep two places if percent is under 10, ie: 03 if (percent < 10) { percentTxt = "LOADING SITE: 0" + percent; } else { percentTxt = "LOADING SITE: " + percent; } // if this movie is not fully loaded, then display percent loaded if (bLoaded < tBytes) { ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.text = percentTxt; // otherwise, delete the preloader_mc, and the textField, then play movie } else { ref.preloader_mc.removeMovieClip(); ref.preloader_mc.preloader_txt.removeTextField(); play(); delete this.onEnterFrame; }; }; }; // - //makeContent(); //makeIt(); //alot(5); //trace(getDepth(_root.ellipse_0)); preloadMe(); ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] storing embedded font data in local sharedobjects(LSOs)?
just curious - is there any other requirement to embedding pixel fonts/fonts than importing into an fla's library, linking for as2.0, and specificying a name (which could be referenced via a textFormat? i am curious because i have issues with displaying pixel fonts/any fonts when linking like that... -edward. ___ 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] duplicateMovieClip() ?
hmm ... // begin code function alot(max) { var basename:String = "circle_mc"; for(var i = 0; i < max; i++) { _root.it_mc.duplicateMovieClip(basename+i, this.getNextHighestDepth() ); _root[basename+i]._x = 100 + i*5; _root[basename+i]._y = 100 + i*5; } } the trace returns "0". why are my dynamically duplicated movieclips not showing up on the stage??? -eddie ___ 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