How do I import a JPEG from an XML file?

[furnart]

Hey there I've been looking for a simple tutorial on how to do this, but so far I haven't found one, I'm trying to load an external jpg using an xml file in to an empty movie clip.....please help!!

Thanks

[wattsup]

visit this site and look for "Flash and XML slideshow"

www.gotoandlearn.com

it will show basicly what you want

[furnart]

hey thanks for your reply, I went to the site and downloaded the file but I couldn't view it........any other suggestions?

[wattsup]

here is some code

action script panel

var x:XML = new XML();
x.ignoreWhite = true;

var urls:Array = new Array();
var captions:Array = new Array();
var whoIsOn:Number;

x.onLoad = function(success) {
    var photos:Array = this.firstChild.childNodes;
    for(i=0;i<photos.length;i++) {
        urls.push(photos[i].attributes.url);
        captions.push(photos[i].attributes.caption);
    }
    holder.loadMovie(urls[0]);
    caption.text = captions[0];
    whoIsOn = 0;
}

x.load("lost.xml");

previous.onRelease = function() {
    if(whoIsOn > 0) {
        whoIsOn--;
        holder.loadMovie(urls[whoIsOn]);
        caption.text = captions[whoIsOn];
    }
}

next.onRelease = function() {
    if(whoIsOn < urls.length-1) {
        whoIsOn++;
        holder.loadMovie(urls[whoIsOn]);
        caption.text = captions[whoIsOn];
    }
} 

xml file

-
    <slideshow>
<photo url="lost1.jpg" caption="Sayid tries to explain to electronics theory to Kate."/>
<photo url="lost2.jpg" caption="Locke tries again to explain to Jack why he's not crazy."/>
<photo url="lost3.jpg" caption="Its confirmed, Jack's dad is dead as a doornail."/>
<photo url="lost4.jpg" caption="Boone getting saved, but it won't do him any good."/>
<photo url="lost5.jpg" caption="Jack and Hurley saving Claire from the wreckage."/>
</slideshow> 

Hope this will help you get your project going

[furnart]

thanks man I tryed it and it works...... I appreciate the help

[wattsup]

NP - good luck - your welcome