Tag Archives: Flash

HexLuv AS3 Scroll Bar Class

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Matt

I just updated version 2.1. There really isn’t any new eye candy or anything. I’ve just fixed a stability issue with the mask not being added to the display list and thus causing whatever you’re applying the scroll bar to … Continue reading →

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Drawing lines with ActionScript 3

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Matt

Drawing lines with code may not make much sense at first. In fact, it can seem like a lot of work to simply draw a single line. Realistically, you’re probably not going to paint the Mona Lisa. Although, if you … Continue reading →

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Flash Deployment with Swfobject

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Matt

What is Swfobject and why should I care? Answer: if you work in Flash and don’t use it, you’re an idiot. Okay, sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. I’m sure you’re quite special. My mommy told me I was special … Continue reading →

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I Love Adobe Flash CS4!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Matt

Where do I start. I guess I’ll start with the new GUI. It is fabulous. Gone are the floating palettes and accidentally clicking through to the desktop. That was probably one of my greatest frustrations in my PC-to-Mac switch some … Continue reading →

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Accessing the Stage From an External Movie Clip

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Matt

Lots of things have changed in the migration from AS2 to AS3. One of which is the stage and how it is accessed. First, you need to understand that there is only one stage. Therefore, in the example I am … Continue reading →

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AS3 – stageHeight 100px Bug

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Matt

Not sure why I all of a sudden stumbled across this little doozy. I’ve been using Flash for a helluva long time and never hit this one until today. This particular bug can occur when referencing and/or tracing the stageHeight … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Gradient Background Fill With ActionScript

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Matt

“But, I can do that without code.” This is true. Creating a gradient is a somewhat mundane task that is found in almost every graphics program on the market. Flash is no exception. So why would you want to create … Continue reading →

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Adobe Still Trying to Bring Flash to the iPhone

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Matt

Rumors began swirling around the internet last night and this morning about Adobe pressuring Apple to allow Flash to come to the iPhone. It sounds as if Adobe is moving forward and seriously working towards a iPhone Flash or Flash … Continue reading →

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Adobe Creative Suite 4 Announcement

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Matt

I woke up this morning to find a nice little email from Adobe in my Inbox. They are taking sign ups for a September 23 web broadcast event. There isn’t a whole lot more info than that at present. It really doesn’t seem like CS3 hit all that long ago. I still don’t use half the new features anyways. Continue reading →

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Ducks Football Preview

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Matt

Well, just finished another project. This one was for the Oregon Ducks. It’s a position by position breakdown of where the players stand as they go through fall camp. Unfortunately, our quarterback Nate Costa re-injured his knee and he’ll be … Continue reading →

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