[Resolved] usign a variable (or string) to load external jpgs and getURL JS calls?

[kcorcoran]

here is what i would like to do.

have a txt file where i will list names of images stored on my server. load that list into flash.. wait.. this is already sounding like an array. (something i know NOTHING about.)

ok so anyway here is what i think i need.

- on the server.. an thumbnail and full image. imageNameThumb.jpg and imageame.jpg

- list of imageNames. in txt format.

- row of movie clips to hold loaded jpg files. i guess i can duplicate MCs according to the number of imageNames there are in the txt file and give them instance names of 1 through whatever.

- onClipEvent on these MCs would be something like..

onClipEvent(load){
loadMovieNum("images/"+imageName+"thumb.jpg" , this.thumbHolder);
}

on(press){
getURL(javascriptopUp('"images/"+imageName+"jpg"' , imageName);
}

i dont think this is the correct syntax here but hopefully you get the idea.

any clues to get me started?

thanks.

keith.

[keyone.it]

give a look at this, I think this is about what you want to achieve...
there are a couple features more:
- the whole system is capable of supporting a large amount of images (there are 101 for now);
- there is a built in search engine to look for your favourite images, amongst the 101 that now are there;
- only 24 thumbnails are available at a time (for low-bandwidth compatibility);
- there are transitions between photos viewed;

ok...this ain't perfect, it's filled with little bugs, that are actually really easy to fix (but I haven't the time to do it now). I know it's a pain in the a_s to have to dig into somebody else's work, but I tell you this could be a good kickstart...I had a big turnover when I finally got to learn how to use arrays, I tell you!

this is the link to the application:
http://patmos.key-one.it/
(you must click on search to start navigating the image collection, I hope you will understand how to use the site quickly...I know the design is no good, actually no one realizes that there is a search engine there...)

if you want the source file just drop a line with your e-mail...
and if you have any questions...just ask!
Cheers!

[kcorcoran]

looks like it might be what i can use...

let me peep the fla.

corcoran999@comcast.net

i will tweak it some to only show 5 at a time and clicking one will popup a new window instead of viewing it in the flash movie. also dont need the search but it is cool.

thanks

keith.

[johan reyns]

hello kcorcoran,

that sound very interessting, can you mail me the source also, so i can learn from it

thx,

info@avdesign.be