flash

Best way to be able to pick multiple colors/designs of symbols dynamically from flash

Sorry the title's so convoluted... I must've tried for ten minutes to get a good, descriptive title! Basically, here's the scenario. Let's say a user can pick fifty different hat colors and styles to put on an avatar. The avatar can move his head around, so we'd need the same types of movements in the symbol for when that happens. Ad...

What are pros and cons to use jquery SWF plugin over original swfobject

I'm alreadu using jquery library on site. What are pros and cons to use jQuery SWFObject plugin over origional swfobject jQuery SWFObject plugin http://jquery.thewikies.com/swfobject/ ...

Facebook Flash app security?

I'm developing a Facebook app implemented in Flash, and I'd like to authenticate communication between my app and my server. In other words, I'd like to guarantee that all communication with my server is coming from my app, which has been launched from within facebook by a valid facebook user. Does the Facebook actionscript API support ...

Parse boolean values in strings for use with Function.apply

I'm using String.split to parse a command line string into an array of strings. The result is then used to call a function using the Function.apply API. If apply(null, ["17"]) is called with this function: static function test(foo:int):void { trace(foo, typeof(foo)); } it works as expected (output: 17 number). However, calling...

How to save ByteArray to HardDrive from Flash swf?

How to save ByteArray to HardDrive from Flash swf? So... I have a generated if flash ByteArray Now I want to save it to Hard Drive. How to du such thing? ...

xml and external swf documents

My XML scripts work fine in the local swf. If I load an external swf, can I still retrieve XML data from the same way. What problems will I encounter with XML and externally loaded swf files? Based on looking at my sample code, some response about XML problems would be appreciated. Thanks. VARIABLE TYPES var timer:Timer = new Timer(...

Flash AS3 undefined property MouseEvent in document class

Hi guys, this is my first time trying to use document classes in AS3 and im struggling. I am trying to add event listeners to a 2 levels deep movie clip, waiting for a click however i am getting the following error. ERROR: Access of undefined property MouseEvent package { import flash.display.MovieClip; import flash.media.Soun...

flash as3 document class and event listeners

I think i have this document class concept entirly wrong now, i was wondering if someone mind explaining it.. I assumed that the above class would be instantiated within the first frame on scene one of a movie. I also assumed that when changing scenes the state of the class would remain constant so any event listeners would still be r...

Is "long polling" the most efficient way to create a Web Real Time App ?

I want to create an application like this: http://typewith.me/2wicOjuefI What is the most efficient way to create this real time application ? Flash ? Long polling ? Http Streaming ? or anything else ? Thanks ;) ...

VOIP: How to Create a Web app to make Call like skype or msn ?

This is a very newbie question. I want to know how to create a WEB APP to make Call ( using VOIP protocoll I think ). What program languages do I have to learn ( client and server side ) ? ...

Webcam service for a website: user to user, directly, is it possible?

Hello everyone I wonder wether on a website like chatroulette for example, the streaming video is going directly from user to user or wether it is going through a server. In other words I wonder wether it is possible to offer a webcam service on a website, so that the streaming video goes directly from user to user, without overloadin...

Push data to flex client

Howday, I want to push data to flex clients. I am talking about anywhere between 5000-15000 concurrent users, need to get data every time a currency is changed so that means lots of changes for lots of users. I have been looking into WebOrb.net, but the performance seem very poor (100 users concurrent) for a product so pricy (we purcha...

Flash 4 BitmapImage and events

Hi, I am trying to use BitmapImage spark class instead of mx image class. Image loads the same, fine <s:BitmapImage id="img" source="sample.jpg"> </s:BitmapImage> But I have an issue with adding mouse events on it, eg: img.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,clicked); do not trigger any mouse events when clicking on the image Hel...

Loading sound externally withot downloading all sound in flash

Hi, i made a flash application that loads image and sound from given url.But in my application whenever i run a program , first it loads or download all music and than it plays but i want to play a sound without loading all file. Thank you ...

Using flash for videoconferencing

Hi I'd like to set up a videoconferencing (1-1 initially) system using Flash as the client. I've tried some web searches but couldn't find much; any pointers on the following would be great: Does the standard browser Flash 10 plugin contain everything needed for P2P video conferencing, or is server support needed? Does anyone have an...

flex 4: how can i properly integrate a flash design with a flex application?

Hiya. i hired a designer who knows flash but not flex, is there a way to properly integrate a flash design into a flex application? can i load the swf and connect to specific events in specific elements of the swf ? Using Adobe Flash Builder 4 beta2 thanks ...

How to send Data from HTML Form to Flash SWF?

So I have a html form. I need to send its data to flash on submit buttom push. How to du such thing? We have this HTML form <form> First name: <input type="text" name="firstname" /> <br /> Last name: <input type="text" name="lastname" /> </form> We want ON Form items values change to recive tham in Flash app (Via JS for example) ...

unique selling points: php, flash, rails

on reflecting how to talk with prospect customers on technologies for web applications, what are important requirements for chosing a specific technology? I am biased towards ruby on rails, but the code base and community of PHP is larger, while the user experience of flash sites is often an advantage to the segment of higher paying cust...

Custom YouTube Player

Hi, Is it possible to hide the video content of the YouTube player (only statusbar (where is play button etc.) is visible) ? Or maybe do you know other (flash) players that have the ability to stream the YouTube movies ? ...

how to make flash page scroll to top?

I have an AS2 site where all the pages are different lenghts and have navigation at the top and the bottom. When you click on the bottom navigation on one of the longer pages in order to get to another shorter page, you land on the same place where the bottom navigation was on the page before; ie you land at the bottom of the page. How...