I'm basically using flash for navigation purposes on the site I'm building. There is one point where I'd like to use the same flash bit for all of my galleries. It's basically a Prev/Next button deal. Is there any way I could set it up so it can figure out which page it's on so when the person clicks it they're sent to the next or previous page? Err.. maybe I'm not exactly clear.. Like, they're on page 3, so if they click prev, it sends them to page 2, and if they click 4, it sends them to 4? If this is possible, I'd love to know how. As it is, if I can't figure it out, I'll probably end up using 5 or 6 copies of the same thing with different GetURL actions. Thanks for the help. =) Rosh

Oops.. I meant, "and if they click Next, it sends them to 4" =) Rosh

Probably write a small something that sends them 'five frames forward' where the picture is located in the timeline.

Umm.. the flash's just a navigation thing.. I was hoping for something to change the actual web page, so I don't have to import all my images into flash.. my gallery's something like 32 images and as many thumbnails.. Thanks for the suggestion, though. =) Rosh

Oh. Well, I don't think that's possible. You'll have to make a javascript to change images in HTML, or make a Flash for each page :P

Ah!! I was wrong! Check out www.mainframe.ca for an example. I don't know HOW they did it, but they did.

If you mean the back, reload, forward, etc. buttons, that's using FS commands, I think. I don't really know enough about flash to be sure, but it's not quite what I'm looking for. If I get a chance, I'm probably gonna try playing with FS to see if I can make it work, though I doubt it will. Chances are, I'll be making a flash for each page. They're only ~2k each, smaller than the jpg/javascript combination in any case. Thanks for the help. =) Rosh

Rosh, http://63.146.109.204/tutorials/in_frmnv/tute_framenav.shtml -Rob

Wasn't quite what I needed, but there's some stuff on that page that'll definitely help with other things. Thanks. =) Rosh

Here is a short java script I found for going back, I don't know if it will help. Don't know about going to next picture. Russ

Oops it made the button instead of showing the html. Let me try again. (FORM)(INPUT TYPE=BUTTON VALUE="BACK" onClick="history.back(-1)")(/FORM) Substitute the less than and greater than symbols for the open and close parenthaces except before and after the -1. Russ PS; If thats clear as mud let me know I'll try again.

Thanks. I knew how to do it in Javascript. I was hoping for a flash alternative... Don't worry about it, though. In the absence of an easier and simpler method, I've merely made 6-7 copies of the same thing, and changed the get_url bit. =) Rosh

here to learn flash goto the following sites: http://www.flashplanet.com http://www.flashkit.com http://www.microcyb.com http://www.openswf.org http://www.flashbible.com

So much for a simple question. We're all idiots :)

Oh well. I finished my page. It's not perfect just yet, but for the most part it's done. If anyone wants a look, it's here, at least for now. Let me know what you think. Right now I'm working on a full-flash site. I've gotten the layout for the navigation finished so far. Still need to actually set up the navigation (go to and play commands, etc). One quick question.. how do I stop the animation on a particular frame? I've done it before, but for the life of me I can't remember... Thanks, Rosh

the trick in flash to make and stop animations is to create a movies object. click on windows, then library create a new movie by clicking options, the new symbol and select movie. create your animation in the new movie section click on the first frame and choose properties and choose actions, play. now once done go back to scene one. create a new symbol and select button here is the trick to start and stop that animation by its self. http://www.flashplanet.com/body_fla.html will have some examples for you to use. right click on the movie and give it a name (in this case ani) right click on the button and choose actions. On (Release) Begin Tell Target ("/ani") Stop End Tell Target End On

Thanks. That should do it. =) Rosh

no problem man, If you need anything else just let me know.