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    Flash cs6 allows only certain characters to be entered.

    I've inherited a .fla file for drawing. When I export to the .swf or even when I look in the preview, the text box accepts only certain characters, the keyboard doesn't even respond to others.

    Huh? What The Funny?

    Paul

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    Hi,

    Sounds like you might need to embed the font.

    To do that, simply highlite a text field and select the embed option, then select the glyphs you require.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fruitbeard View Post
    Hi,

    Sounds like you might need to embed the font.

    To do that, simply highlite a text field and select the embed option, then select the glyphs you require.
    I tried that just now. I brought up the Embed dialog, I selected Verdana, all glyphs and said ok. (I tried it both ways, highlighting the object first, then getting into the text box itself). Then I tried publishing both using Flash, then browser. No effect.

    If it matters, the only characters that DO work on the keyboard are: ainoprst

    Strange.

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    Hi,

    In tha case it might be better to see your *.fla, if it's too big perhaps make a skeleton version of the problem and attach it

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    Hi,

    OK, I received your file, there is a textField with the name "journal_input", select it, choose embed and then choose all, or whichever you desire, then publish. now working.

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    I don't see that in the library? Where else would I find journal_input? (Yes, I am a newbie).

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    Hi,

    when you open the fla, you see an image/text saying journal here, the text field to the right of that is called journal_input, select it, choose embed , choose all or whichever you like.

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    I found the field using Movie Explorer Alt-F3. You say choose on embed. But I see that neither at Properties nor in the menu. Where do I choose that?

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    Hi,

    OK, last time, once you have selected the textfield, look in the properties panel and choose embed, check the all box.

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    Got it. I looks great in Flash mode, now I'll publish for the .swf

    Thanks for your patience.

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    My donation is going to finsfreeworld?

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    Hi,

    If I read you correctly, then yes is the answer.

    Theres no need but thanks all the same.

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