XML hidden under masks?

a.renji · 07-24-2007, 09:20 AM

Hi, just wondering, i've come across this a number of times, but when i apply masks to certain movieclips it is fine, but when the movieclip has a textfield which has data stored in an XML file, the textfield doesn't show up, it is reading the XML file but the masks stops the textfield from showing up, while other graphics within the movieclip are fine?

dr_zeus · 07-24-2007, 05:47 PM

You probably need to embed the font you use in your TextField.

a.renji · 07-25-2007, 03:14 PM

yep, i had to do that, wonder why i need to do that...

CyanBlue · 07-25-2007, 03:15 PM

That's because Flash needs to know of the font information when you ask for masking or animation...

a.renji · 07-25-2007, 04:21 PM

cheers, thanks for the clairification. I will be needing to do this in the future...

dr_zeus · 07-25-2007, 06:31 PM

Flash has a limitation where TextFields cannot be rotated or have their alpha values changed (including masking) if you're using the system fonts. By embedding the font, Flash Player is able to use the raw vector data just like any shape.

07-24-2007, 09:20 AM	#1
a.renji ActionScript Nub Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 151	XML hidden under masks? Hi, just wondering, i've come across this a number of times, but when i apply masks to certain movieclips it is fine, but when the movieclip has a textfield which has data stored in an XML file, the textfield doesn't show up, it is reading the XML file but the masks stops the textfield from showing up, while other graphics within the movieclip are fine? __________________ L4D Website: l4d.z0mg.co.uk \| Folio: kt28.net

07-24-2007, 05:47 PM	#2
dr_zeus Flash Adventurer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,975	You probably need to embed the font you use in your TextField. __________________ Josh Tynjala \| JOSHBLOG \| Bowler Hat Games

07-25-2007, 03:14 PM	#3
a.renji ActionScript Nub Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 151	yep, i had to do that, wonder why i need to do that... __________________ L4D Website: l4d.z0mg.co.uk \| Folio: kt28.net

07-25-2007, 03:15 PM	#4
CyanBlue Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 24,878	That's because Flash needs to know of the font information when you ask for masking or animation... __________________ CyanBlue / Jason Je / Macromedia Certified Flash Developer & Designer http://CyanBlue.FlashVacuum.com http://www.FlashVacuum.com http://tutorials.FlashVacuum.com Do NOT PM, Email or Call me... Your question belongs right in this forum...

07-25-2007, 04:21 PM	#5
a.renji ActionScript Nub Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 151	cheers, thanks for the clairification. I will be needing to do this in the future... __________________ L4D Website: l4d.z0mg.co.uk \| Folio: kt28.net


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07-25-2007, 06:31 PM	#6
dr_zeus Flash Adventurer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,975	Flash has a limitation where TextFields cannot be rotated or have their alpha values changed (including masking) if you're using the system fonts. By embedding the font, Flash Player is able to use the raw vector data just like any shape. __________________ Josh Tynjala \| JOSHBLOG \| Bowler Hat Games

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