Calendar Challenge

[Cota]

ok, so its official now. The calendar challenge will begin today. Anyone may enter. Below are the rules and regulations:

Challenge:
To build a calendar, obviously. Build a dynamic calendar that accomidates events via XML. It must be able to show any month of any year accurately.

Rules:
1 - No use of 3rd party components.
2 - Use of default MX components and mx classes permitted.
3 - No PHP/ASP, strictly XML.
4 - AS 2.0/Flash 8

Time:
all entries due by 11:59PM July 30th, 2006 EST.

Your Judges:
CyanBlue
MichaelxxOA
Cota

What we're looking for:
We'll be looking for best practices, such as naming conventions, comments, and ability clearly read your code. We're also looking for the best programmed. So find your balance, find your way, and game on!

How to submit:
Please PM Cota, CyanBlue and MichaelxxOA the location where we can find the zip file...

[newblack]

sorry to be a pest right off the get-go, but could you clarify 'accommodates events via XML'?

[MichaelxxOA]

We should be able to add an event to an XML file (you specify the XML schema) and that event should be viewable in some form through the calendar.

Michael

[Xeef]

to who will this code belong ?

i think all code posted shoud by public under some similair lizense as linux ....

[MichaelxxOA]

Yeah very good point, it should be noted that most competitions we hold are for the benefit of the forum, and the community as a whole...

With that said, what would be everyones desired choice?

[Assertnfailure]

Also......what range does this calendar pertain to? July? All of 2006? infinite?

[Xeef]

Challenge:
To build a calendar, obviously. Build a dynamic calendar that accomidates events via XML. It must be able to show any month of any year accurately.
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[senocular]

I didnt know about this whole "XML" deal. My calendar no longer qualifies. I might not be in on this one.

[Cota]

Why not...?

[Flash Gordon]

to who will this code belong ?

i think all code posted shoud by public under some similair lizense as linux ....

GNU license is my vote.

http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html

[newblack]

With that said, what would be everyones desired choice?
I think it would be best to spend at least twice the contest's duration encrypting and obfuscating the files to our best ability. That way there's, and, um, I- we. I can never remember why you're supposed to encrypt your .swfs...

[Scorche]

would you post along the way, or just post the finished code/swf/xml
should it be submitted in a zip, and or on a server ?

[sophistikat]

there's no need to show what you're doing or what you're working on; just show the goods

[MichaelxxOA]

Zipped and PM'd to any of the judges, is what I'm thinking will happen.

Michael

[Ruben]

Zipped and PM'd to any of the judgesI'm down with that, since it'll make creative ideas being stolen less likely to happen..

- Ruben

[MichaelxxOA]

Sounds good, does Cota and CB agree??

Michael

[Cota]

I'm cool with that.

[senocular]

what if I only want to do 2 of the 4 (or 5 counting the last couple of posts as 1)?

[MichaelxxOA]

Then you lose to N00black.
:D haha

Michael

[CyanBlue]

Sounds great... ;)

[praufet]

will the code being object oriented or not affect the scoring?

[Cota]

I believe it could.

[senocular]

I think the idea is just to have good, clear, readable, understandable code. That is key for that part of the judging. But keep in mind, too, that coding alone isn't going to win this. You first gotta have a nice entry ;) And believe you me, the competition is FIERCE (http://www.senocular.com/pub/asorg/ASorg_calendar_contest.swf)!

[Cota]

Still hands down the winner Seno...!

[Assertnfailure]

And believe you me, the competition is FIERCE (http://www.senocular.com/pub/asorg/ASorg_calendar_contest.swf)!
Too bad it doesn't account for the months of february, april, june, sept, november =/

[Cota]

Dont be jealous over there.

[senocular]

Too bad it doesn't account for the months of february, april, june, sept, november =/

Um, excuse me? They're all inclusive :D (they might not have all the days, but their days are in there ;))

[Cota]

Once more...We have a winner..

[newblack]

actually- i kinda have an issue with our 'winning' calendar. i used it to mark an important appointment today and was NOT reminded. i mean, maybe i had my speakers turned down or something, but let's not rule out the possibility of a bug... i'm sure my brother'll get married again, so no big loss, but worth a second perusing all the same.

[Cota]

:p hahah married again...classic.. :p

[Assertnfailure]

Once more...We have a winner..

Keep this up and I might just start PMing you flash questions.

[Cota]

I'll send Michael to throw rocks at you...:p

[MichaelxxOA]

Notice how just a few threads back... I was the idiot.. suddenly I'm the goto guy for rock throwing


I'm feeling used... but the rocks may help with the anger :D

Michael

[Cota]

nothing but love, nothing but love!

[MichaelxxOA]

lol

[praufet]

Wait I know we can't use frame animation but can we draw movies and attach them at run time or do we have to create all the elements in code?

[Cota]

Basically, you can do whatever you feel you must do. The limitations were listed in the rules on the first page. Not only is it about how well its coded, but creativity as well.

[Scorche]

so how's this comming alon 'yall gonna be done by the 21st ?
I'm prolly not

[senocular]

not me. Like I said earlier, I'm not going to be able to do it.

[newblack]

not me. Like I said earlier, I'm not going to be able to do it.faw wheel? you mean i did all that trash talking and procrastinating for nothing? senocular, this contest's blood is on your hands.

i will also linger, drunk, for three days at 499 posts in mourning.

[Flash Gordon]

i got mine done. It is based off of senocular first submission. However, I just found an xml loading bug in mine. Too bad I already submitted it.

So watch out New Black, my calendar is going to kick yours butt. As a matter of fact, I'm going to turn it into a walking spider and make it eat your calendar.

[senocular]

not enough time - only one weekend, and that weekend I went to napa to get toasted :p

I know, I'm sorry :(

[Cota]

oooohhhh...I'm telling the judges...

[CyanBlue]

oooohhhh...I'm telling the judges...
About what, Cota??? :)

[CyanBlue]

i got mine done. It is based off of senocular first submission. However, I just found an xml loading bug in mine. Too bad I already submitted it.
I don't know about the spider bit, but I think it is okay for you to resubmit the file if you wish to since today is not 21st... ;)

[Cota]

weekend I went to napa to get toasted :p

I know, I'm sorry :(

I was referring to that..

[CyanBlue]

Yeah... He should be punished for that... :D

[Cota]

Ok guys...getting closer to the deadline...

[Ruben]

For me it's gonna be tough, I'm off to amsterdam tomorrow, and to nottingham for 5 days the day after that.. So I'll try to have my class finished by to today..

- Ruben

[Flash Gordon]

URGH....I made some changes, I can't figure out what's wrong with my XML. Looks like I'm out :(

But I'm still gonna talk plenty of trash.

[MichaelxxOA]

Well to the 3 that are left... lol haha

[Cota]

There are still 3 days left...

[Assertnfailure]

I expect to get mine done tonight.

[Flash Gordon]

Would it ruin the contest if I post my xml problem? I'll with drawl myself from the competition since it isn't fair to get help with this and then submit it.

I don't want to give hints or leads. I could wait until the competion is over before I post my question.

What do you guys think?

[Cota]

Yea..go ahead and enter it anyway...

[Ruben]

I don't think there'll be any time left today to do any work on mine, and tomorrow I'll be in nottingham.. so there's a fat chance I'm out as well.. :(

- Ruben

[Cota]

WoW...is everyone that scared of Seno's amazing calendar?

[Flash Gordon]

Hmm....maybe I can win by default! Where my Tee-shirt?

:p

[newblack]

i will slap something together out of spite. i just haven't had any time. we'll see, we'll see...

[Xeef]

i also won't have the time to finish my

i sugest to extend the end by a week or so

[praufet]

I second the extending the deadline. I could definately have mine done by sunday night, but with tests, friend's weddings/birthdays, and work. I have had a very limited time to build it.

[Cota]

Ok, done...deadline extended to the 30th.

[sophistikat]

i was about to drop out as i've been busy with freelance, meetings, wife wanting to buy a new home, looking for a new full-time gig.... thanks for the extention.

@Xeef you're going down! :p

[Cota]

Buying a home....buy cars...lots and lots of muscle cars...

[Xeef]

@Xeef you're going down!

NO !

i just set my target to height for this short time :p

[Assertnfailure]

NO !

i just set my target to height for this short time :p

I don't even know what that means.

[Cota]

I think he means he set is standards at right about your best...or at least thats what I would have said...

[Ruben]

Ok, done...deadline extended to the 30th.Alright then, cota you're going down. ...hang on, you're one of the judges.. ehm, oh well, you're still going down, yeah.

:cool: - Ruben

[Cota]

I can tell you who wont win....

[Flash Gordon]

The guy with the xml bug that he can't fix :o

[MichaelxxOA]

The guy with the xml bug that he can't fix :o

What are you talking about? This is a popularity contest, DUH!

[Ruben]

I can tell you who wont win....Who?

;) - Ruben

[Flash Gordon]

What are you talking about? This is a popularity contest, DUH!

I was home coming king and dated a high school cheerleader (when I was 30). Does that count?

[MichaelxxOA]

Sure it counts for a lot (*calling the police*)... you just sit tight and wait for your shirt...

Michael

[Flash Gordon]

LoL... :D

[Flash Gordon]

Got my bug fixed. Now it is just a formatlity before I win :D

[Assertnfailure]

Got my bug fixed. Now it is just a formatlity before I win :D
Those pesky close tags get me every time

[Cota]

WoW, calendars, child molestors....what else do you need for a good time.

[CyanBlue]

I was home coming king and dated a high school cheerleader (when I was 30). Does that count?
That counts only if you post the picture... ;)

[Cota]

calendars, child molestors, and now porn....now life is complete!

[CyanBlue]

Um... Aren't you missing beers??? :D

[MichaelxxOA]

For some reason (as in me knowing Cota quite well) I don't think the beers are missing.

Michael :D

[Cota]

I'm the sober guy...dont drink...

[CyanBlue]

Hm... I smell something cooking somewhere... :D

[Flash Gordon]

Don't worry. I'm drinking (and eating pizza) for Cota tonight.

[Cota]

The Pizza I'll take...

@CyanBlue - for real...I dont drink...no drugs...going on 8 years sober...

[Ruben]

All we need now is a little alcohol abuse, life isn't fully complete..

;) - Ruben

[Assertnfailure]

aww man...i forgot my friends are coming tonight to stay for a week...
I'll have to cut some of the formality and just wrap this thing up

[MichaelxxOA]

aww man...i forgot my friends are coming tonight to stay for a week...
I'll have to cut some of the formality and just wrap this thing up

I'm expecting alot from you St33v! You better deliver, I know you're good for it!

hahahahaha the joy of being friends :D jk.

Later man
Michael

[Xeef]

i am just on it to implement some sort of Feast system

like sylvester, christmas ....

but i am unsure abouth the rules needed !

eg.
(coud by totaly wrong no idea)

easter --> first monday in 4. month
something else --> last sunday before 20th of 5 month
exact data --> no problem :p

what rules are there for this ???

[Xeef]

ah jeh

is a week wich is started in the previus month still the first week of this month ? like 1.1 let's say this is friday

is a week wich isn't full in this month still the last week of this month ?
31.12 let's say this is monday

[Cota]

Normally I understand what you're saying...but this time I dont have a clue.

[Xeef]

Hmmm

easter (where the bunny hidde the eggs) isn't on a fix data (as long i know)
like
each year on 20.4 is easter
but something like each first monday in MAY is easter

what other types exist of NON FIX DATE Feasts

like the friday after the 15th of july is a big fieasta (for what ever reason)
or
if 15.03 IS a saturday then we celebrate Whatever
or
the first monday whit an oddnumber date after the second friday in december is a fieaste but just if it's already in the next month
..
.

[Cota]

I know what you mean now...this will help
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ushols.html

[Xeef]

WOW

this side looks great !

thanks a lot !


puh what a stress they make (you nearly need to have a DR Math to know when eastern is :p )

I have some pages with other algorithms that may be of interest to anyone wishing to prepare an electronic calendar. Algorithms to calculate the date of Easter in the Western tradition include Butcher's Algorithm, Oudin's Algorithm, and Carter's Algorithm. Calculations of the date of Easter in the Orthodox tradition use Gauss' Algorithm.

this means i need to have FIXED Feast whit out the posibility to extend it !
i not going to make a parser for mathematic callculations for it ! :p

[Assertnfailure]

I think i'll pass on holidays that have no fixed date.

[aerickson]

Hey guys, just came across this contest today and thought id join in. My submission wont be all that great cause im pretty lazy but ive already sent my files off to the judges. I'll check back frequently to see how everyone else is doin.

GL to all who entered.

[Cota]

Your submission has been received....for the rest of you guys, deadline is coming up...We have received submissions from Flash Gordon and aerickson.

[aerickson]

Ok, so i may have jumped the gun a bit early on that submission. I noticed the post a few up with the list of holidays and noticed i was missing a LOT of dates so I decided to add them in to my event list. Also i decided not to be lazy for once in my life and actually implement a solution for dates of the nature of "2nd monday of the month". You can still find my (updated) submission at the same links i provided initially.

[Assertnfailure]

The scope of the project defines that the calendar must be able to display events recorded in an xml file. It's not required to implement anything for crazy holidays.

[Cota]

Correct. Thats optional

[Xeef]

no idea how to send an attachment per PM or the Mail function here !

so here the zip

zip is password protected !!!

password send to the judges

[Cota]

downloaded and removed..

[Assertnfailure]

ok submitted mine...
I was experimenting with a few ideas I had for techniques, and already thought of some improvements along the way. Didn't have time to make any changes to it though, but it does the job.

[Cota]

ok guys...3 more days...

[CyanBlue]

Assertnfailure... You still have three more days to improve and resubmit if you wish to... ;)

[Ruben]

Alright, being in the Netherlands here, how many hours do I have left? (hours left makes more sense then a timestamp, seeing I'm in a different timezone)

:rolleyes: - Ruben

[CyanBlue]

Um... You want me do that complex math??? :(

Let's see... It is currently 7/29/06 10:30AM EST... which makes I have 2 days and 13.5 hours left until the deadline... and I think that is the time you have left as well... Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock... :D

[Ruben]

Alright, but could you stop ticking please? You're getting me all nervous..

:p - Ruben

[Xeef]

who in hell use mechanick clocks nowerdays ?

or do you have a 50000$ rolex ? :p

[CyanBlue]

Tock... Tock... Tock...

Xeef... I still have my old analog watch that I've got when I was 10... So, go figure... ;)

[Ruben]

Sometimes, when I'm at home all by myself I go sit besides my digital radioclock, softly whispering "tick tick tick, tock, tick tock".. My oh my do I miss my good old analog clock..

:( - Ruben

[Assertnfailure]

Dang....i was going to clean up my symbols library too...

Maybe later.....but I've got some friends from out of town here so I'd rather not spend much more time on it.

At this point is mostly formal details anyway.

[Flash Gordon]

I resubmitted my entry with my bug fixed.

[CyanBlue]

Thanks, Flash Gordon... ;)

[Ruben]

So my submission's ready, but where should I send it, don't think mere mortal users (non-admis) can send PM's with attachments, can they?

:confused: - Ruben

[MichaelxxOA]

Ruben hit me up on one of my messengers, you can send it to me on that, and then I will give it to everyone else...

Sorry I haven't been around guys, flu... bleh.

Michale

[CyanBlue]

Nothing to worry about, Michael... Get some good rest... ;)

[Ruben]

Yeah, Michael will be fine, I hooked him up with the strawberry-yoghurt concept..

;) - Ruben

[Xeef]

Xeef... I still have my old analog watch that I've got when I was 10... So, go figure...

whit Mickey Mouse as the watch hand :D

[CyanBlue]

Something similar to that, Xeef... ;)

[Flash Gordon]

@Ruben, I appreciate the quote and the ocassionaly purple nurples, but I didn't say that: it was Eric, the mmm....pi...3.14... guy. ;)

[Ruben]

Ahahaha, I have no idea whatsoever how I got the idea that you posted that..

:o - Ruben

[praufet]

I didn't get to finish my cause I had to pack up my computer. So when do we get to see all the different entries?

[Cota]

The dead line is tomorrow by midnight, EST time...So far we have entries from,

Xeef
Ruben
AssertnFailure
scorche
Flash Gordon
aerockson

still time left to get them in guys(gals if there are any entering)

[Flash Gordon]

Time:
all entries due by 11:59PM July 30th, 2006 EST.

Isn't the challenge over now?

[Ruben]

Yea, that's what I thought, I also think that's what CyanBlue said:Let's see... It is currently 7/29/06 10:30AM EST... which makes I have 2 days and 13.5 hours left until the deadline... and I think that is the time you have left as well... Tick... Tock... Tick... Tock... :D

:confused: - Ruben

[Xeef]

yeh it's over and the voting is also done

thats the result :D


Originally Posted by Cota
Xeef
Ruben
AssertnFailure
scorche
Flash Gordon
aerockson

[Ruben]

Hahahaha, it's an honor to have ended just under you Xeef..

;) - Ruben

[aerickson]

hehe well, although i agree with the fact that i may have finished dead last, i dont think those are the final votes. In that same post hes talking about how theres "still time" so how could he still be accepting entries yet have the final standings? :P

[Xeef]

so how could he still be accepting entries yet have the final standings

my entry is so amazing that there is no way some one coud beat it ;)

but there is still a run for the second place downward :p


just jokeing


Cota
The dead line is tomorrow by midnight


where by i not understand why ?
mayby the clocks in NYC go diferent :p

[Flash Gordon]

Your in a mood, Xeef!

Good day???

[Xeef]

Hmmm

no nothing special

[aerickson]

who else is curious as to see everyone elses submissions? :)

For me its more of an interest in the artistic aproach people took towards what their calendar looked like - its styles, shading, user interface and what not - moreso then how well it works, or if their xml schema is well structured (but i realize the competition's original intent was to produce well structured code and practice good programming principles :p).

If you guys ever get the chance to see mine you'll realize my severe lack for artistic ability (im a programmer at heart lol)

[Assertnfailure]

I put a little design into mine.

[Xeef]

i strongly hope we will see the submisions from the others ! (yeh we will !)
not just
but even whit coments from the judges (a bit of work they also shoud do !)

why and what they like / dislike !

[Assertnfailure]

I think with flash, focus on design should be a contributor to the process, as code can add or remove from the limitations of the design capabilities. Developers should not be so elitest as to determine what a designer can and can't implement.

I kind of looked into this princible with my submission.

[Flash Gordon]

If you guys want, pm me a link to yours (if you have submited it) and I'll PM you my link back.

I'd post it here, but I'm not sure if the competetion is still open or not.

[Scorche]

edit
-link gone-

[Flash Gordon]

I PM aerickson the link to my calendar. He isn't on the list, but someone with a close spelling is. FYI for the judges.

[Scorche]

anyone else wanna share theirs ?

[Cota]

Yes, I made a mistake..the deadline was last night..I thought it was the 31st...oops..all submissions received are valid..so dont worry..

[Ruben]

I told you those blueberry pancakes were gonna mess with your head Cota ;)

- Ruben

[Cota]

damn those panecakes...I'm sticking to drugs from now on..

[Ruben]

Yea, trippple-hooray for blueberry lsd and blueberry xtc..

;) - Ruben

[CyanBlue]

Pancake... Yummy... My tummy... :D

We'll create a page where you all can see others pretty quick... ;)

[aerickson]

Sweet, i really like Scorches how its much much smaller than mine. Since the contest is over i'll put up the link to mine.

Constructive critcism (besides the fact that i know it might side scroll for some users :( ) would be greatly appreciated!

Just wanted to mention that i had a semi working version of this calendar before stumbling on this contest and it was intended to be my active desktop (hence the largeness).

http://www.aerickson.ca/calendar/

[MichaelxxOA]

I will begin my judging tonight, if everything at work goes as smoothly as it is right now... SUCH a hectic week :).

Take care.
Michael

[CyanBlue]

Every one of them looks great and I don't know where to begin... I'm lucky and happy to see all those... :)

Here is the list of the submissions that I have gotten so far... and posted on my web space... (That place is case sensitive...)

http://cyanblue.flashvacuum.com/tmp/ASORG/Calendar/A/calendar.html
http://cyanblue.flashvacuum.com/tmp/ASORG/Calendar/B/calendar.html
http://cyanblue.flashvacuum.com/tmp/ASORG/Calendar/C/calendar.html
http://cyanblue.flashvacuum.com/tmp/ASORG/Calendar/D/calendar.html
http://cyanblue.flashvacuum.com/tmp/ASORG/Calendar/E/calendar.html
http://cyanblue.flashvacuum.com/tmp/ASORG/Calendar/F/calendar.html

I have not mention the name here intentionally... We'll know it shortly...

Updated the very last one... :)

Thanks... :)

[Flash Gordon]

Flash Gordon and Xeef... Please email me your files to CyanBlue at FlashVacuum dot com and I'll post them up there...
Hey CyanBlue,

I PMed you the link to the source files. Let me know if you have any problems downloading it.

:)

[CyanBlue]

Added to the list... Thanks... :)

[Cota]

I sent you Xeef's calendar..

[Scorche]

thanks aerickson
I too am hoping to end up using this on as an active desktop, but that's why I made it small, so It doesn't take up much room and can add other stuff like and alarm. Prolly won't happen... butit could:rolleyes:

[CyanBlue]

Active Desktop... Neat idea... ;)

[Flash Gordon]

So how is it comming with the judges? I'd like to see the winner's coding.

[Cota]

Very soon...We will make the announcement very soon as to the winner. Though its going to be tough to beat Seno's calendar..

[CyanBlue]

Totally agreed... :)

[Ruben]

Though its going to be tough to beat Seno's calendar..Wow, you sure got me interested there, must be something really awesome then..

:rolleyes: - Ruben

[Cota]

Its simply amazing..

[CyanBlue]

fyi... i've had little accident over the weekend and got myself injured hands... i only have two fingers to make a good typing... will be back soon... :(

[Cota]

damn...what did you do...or do we want to know? Get better...we'll wait til you get back

[Ruben]

..so is there like a set date when we'll get to see who's won the competition?

- Ruben

[Flash Gordon]

August 17, 2007


:p

[Cota]

depends on when CyanBlue returns...give it a few days...This is exactly when you shouldnt use the grill while drinking...

[Ruben]

depends on when CyanBlue returnsAs in, depends on when a surgeon has time to drop by and cut his skin loose from the grill?

;) - Ruben

[Cota]

my god thats making me hungry..

[Flash Gordon]

my god thats making me hungry..
that is even crazy for Ruben

:eek:

[Ruben]

my god thats making me hungry..Ahahaha, tell me you were confused and actually talking about the post in the i-love-this-song thread (http://www.actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?p=520191#post520191)..

- Ruben

[CyanBlue]

wrist fracture... :(
I was trying not to turn on the computer while i have this hideous thing on my hand, but this place is too addictive... :p

I'll have a couple more fingers available soon and send you guys what I have so far... I think I need to go over two more codes...

Gotta turn this darn thing off before my wife gets back... :p

[Cota]

How did you fracture your wrist...?

[Ruben]

How did you fracture your wrist...?[...] before my wife gets back... :pThe answer's there Cota, just have to start seeing it..

:p - Ruben

[Cota]

WoW....I cant believe I missed that....

[CyanBlue]

now i have to delete my account and delete all the traces before my wife sees it... :D

[Xeef]

to late i have screenshots !!!

(what money do you offer ?)

[Flash Gordon]

results???
source code????

[CyanBlue]

Sorry... I have injured my arms so I did not have an access to the computer for a while... I have sent out my result, so we will see who the winner is very soon... ;)

Um... Colorado??? Did you move or something???

[Flash Gordon]

Oh sorry to hear that :o No worries, CyanBlue. Take some time off.

As for moving, yeah, I just moved over the last 3 days. I traveled 1600 miles (on the dot) by car across Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indinia, Illinios, Missouri, Kansas, and to Colorado. It was a long drive, but it was really fun. My brother went drove out with me, then he flew home. I don't even have internet yet. I'm just borrowing some Wi-Fi right now, until I can get unpacked.

:)

[Ruben]

...just borrowing some Wi-Fi...Borrowed as in "borrowed" or really borrowed?

:p - Ruben

[CyanBlue]

Dang... What's up with y'all??? All those Marylanders left without saying bye to me??? Now, I am mad... :mad:

Hope you had safe & good trip... What's the occasion in CO??? Got a new job??? Or probably your lady lives there??? ;)

[Flash Gordon]

Borrowed as in "borrowed" or really borrowed?:p

What's the occasion in CO??? Got a new job??? Or probably your lady lives there??? I'm geting my Doctorate in Jazz Studies at the University of Colorado. Although, I do hope I get that job that was post here about Flash in Boulde (http://actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?t=113173)r, CO. That would be great!

And I wishthe little lady was here with me. She's back on WV, so that is quite a predicament currently.:(

[CyanBlue]

Cool... Good luck with your study... and I am sure you will be fine without your lady... ;)

That job... That one for FL sounded great, but it's abit too far for me... :(

[Scorche]

and the results are ...

[Cota]

We're waiting on Michael's results, CyanBlue and I have placed our scores.

[Flash Gordon]

I actually don't care too much about the results. I really just want to see how Xeef codes!

[Ruben]

The results are three dots? I don't get it.. :confused:

;) - Ruben

[Xeef]

this are the places 1 2 3 whit a font size of 0.01
use the magnifier if you can't read it whit out
;)

[Ruben]

Hahahha

- Ruben

[Cota]

ok folks.....all the judging is done...and the winner is....<drum roll>

1st - Flash Gordon - 186 total points
2nd - Assertnfailure - 182 total points
3rd - Ruben - 172 total points
4th - Scorche - 153 total points
5th - Xeef - 147 total points
6th - aerickson - 133 total points

the judging was based on a scale of 1-10 in this categories
Appropriate use of comments
code readability based on standard coding style
coding convention
general flow of code
Scalability
code optimization
performance
Usability

The winner will be contact shortly for the prize...

[MichaelxxOA]

Congrats, and thanks to everyone who participated!

All of the entries were really good.

Michael

[CyanBlue]

Cool... Congrats and thanks to everybody participated in this challenge... :)

I'm going to attach the files here in this thread...

[CyanBlue]

aerickson
Assertnfailure
Flash Gordon

[CyanBlue]

Ruben
Scorche
Xeef

[Flash Gordon]

Thanks guys! :)

Let me congratulate everyone who entered. Everyone did a bang up job on not so easy of a task.

Let me also say, that even a blind squirrel will find a nut. I appreciate all the help that I get from you guys. I continuing to learn from you on a daily basis. I give all of you guy's skill the utmost respect.

Once again, thanks. Hopefully these nice set of calendars will really help out some people!

[btw, CyanBlue, can you give us Xeef's password? I'm die-ing to see his programming]

[CyanBlue]

I updated his file... Please download it again... ;)

[Assertnfailure]

function get Pin() {
//return the status of pin
//take in acount if childs are pined
var tmp = Number(_Pin);
var _C = _L_;
while (_C) {
if (_C.Pin) {
tmp++;
}
_C = _C._L_;
}
//
var _C = _R_;
while (_C) {
if (_C.Pin) {
tmp++;
}
_C = _C._R_;
}
//
return (tmp) ? tmp : 0;
}

What is THAT?

[newblack]

somebody salty balls much? not that i have any idea what that is, but salty balls all the same.

[Ruben]

Smells like something's burning.. You better get back in the kitchen, because I got a sneaking suspition..

- Ruben

[____]

Did someone say salty balls?

[Assertnfailure]

:confused: Confused on multiple levels :confused:

[____]

mmmm salty balls

[Assertnfailure]

var black:NewBlack = new NewBlack();

[Flash Gordon]

2 tablespoons of cinnamon
and
2 or 3 egg whites....

A half stick of butter,
melllllllllll-ted.

LoL....too funny.
:D

[Ruben]

Did someone say salty balls?..as a matter of fact, yes:somebody salty balls much? not that i have any idea what that is, but salty balls all the same.

:) - Ruben

[oldnewbie]

:rolleyes:

[farafiro]

wow
congrats Flash Gordon

Sorry I've missed this competition but on purpose
I've went to my annual leave during the month of Aug. and I've promised myself that I would only use the PC for checking mails

another thing, I wouldn't creat coll flas like all the folks who added
I think everyone's winner here

[Assertnfailure]

did i miss something?

[farafiro]

like what??

[Flash Gordon]

wow
congrats Flash Gordon
Thanks mate :)

[Assertnfailure]

like what??
like, a winner being declared

[Cota]

Yea....thought I woul add to the confusion.

[Assertnfailure]

how about we just declare a winner right now...

wow
congrats farafiro

[VandenTR]

Hey guys,

While working with aerickson's calendar I noticed that when I change the Publish settings from Flash 7 to Flash 8 the name of the month dissappears. :confused:

Any explanations for this?

Best Regards,
TVB

[Mike01234]

I actually don't care too much about the results. I really just want to see how Xeef codes!
I really like the Flash Gordon calendar. It's very nice. The only thing I am trying to figure out is how to put a link in the content (event) area. For example, when clicked on a specific date, in the content area would be something like "To see the schedule click here (small PDF icon linked to a PDF file)". I am not very familiar with scripting. I was trying to implement it in the associated XML file script (I think it was January2006.xml) on the event="....." line, but that doesn't work. Can you please help me out? Maybe I am doing something wrong. I would appreciate it.
Thank you!
Mike

[delfeld]

If it is a TextField object, you either have to import HTML and render the TextField text as HTML, or else you have to read up on the TextFormat class (you would have to define a TextFormat object as a URL, and then apply it to a range of text).