Webmaster Forum / Flash / Flash Site Design / July 2008

Is there an "if" in front of "(_root.link !== 3) {"? If that's the case then
you probably want to get rid of that if condition. Then just use the line below
and specify the actual .pic_num that you want to use. as in:

_root.pic_num = 34;

for instance.

There is probably a line of code below the ones that you quoted that resolves
the value of pic_num into an actual image name. I'm guessing that there's an
array of images somewhere in the movie, probably at the root level when the
movie begins.

The answer could be completely different as it is very difficult to diagnose
template problems.

This is a perfect answer.  It did have an if in front and i am now able to
specify what number image from an array of images.  Now, is there a way to
specify different photos for the three different buttons?  

I am thinking that is what the

if (_root.link !== 3)

piece is about.

Any thing would be great!!!

Thanks!

thanks so much for your willingness to help.  I have posted it at megaupload.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VALDL01V

let me know what you think!

thanks so much for your time!!  

it really is amazing you would spend it trying to help me out.  I will look
through and see if i can figure out where you are talking about and report
back.  this template really has been confusing to me but we are getting there.  

Thanks again!

I currently have the action on layer 14, frame 96 as saying:

if (_root.link !== 3) {
    _root.pic_num = 120;
}

this allows me to set the background for the three buttons as the image from
"2_gall_gall1_main_pic_change6 copy" frame 120.  

How would i specify each one?  I know you said i could set new values but what
would that code say?

if (_root.link = 1) {
    _root.pic_num = 120;
}
 
if (_root.link = 2) {
    _root.pic_num = 121;
}

if (_root.link = 3) {
    _root.pic_num = 122;
}
     
I know that wouldnt be it, but would it be something close to that?  

Thanks!

Also, will i be able to add a video exported from after effects into my
galleries?  I would like them to work the same way as the images but i am not
sure it is possible.  any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated!

This is the code that I was referring to:

onClipEvent (enterFrame) {
    _parent.gal2_1.gotoAndStop(_root.pic_num);
    _parent.gal2_2.gotoAndStop(_root.pic_num);
    _parent.gal2_3.gotoAndStop(_root.pic_num);
    _parent.gal2_4.gotoAndStop(_root.pic_num);
}

This shows up in various places attached to movieClips.
There is also this code which is attached to each of the menu buttons:

onClipEvent (load) {
    num = 1;
}
on (rollOver) {
    this.gotoAndPlay("s1");
}
on (releaseOutside, rollOut) {
    this.gotoAndPlay("s2");
}
on (release) {
    _root.animation = 0;
    _root.link_prev = _root.link;
    _root.link = num;
    _root.play();
}

Even though there is no reference to _root.pic_num, you could set the value
here for each of the buttons.

that is great information!  

if i was to put in a value and reference for _root.pic_num where would it go
and how would it relate to the action on layer 14 frame 96?  

Any ideas?  

Currently that action is saying:

if (_root.link !== 3) {
_root.pic_num = 120;
}

and it is giving image 120 from that array of images we talked about before

As I said earlier, I have no idea where the value for pic_num is being set. And
so, I can't tell if the value for that variable is able to be set to a unique
value for each of the menu selections. It may be possible and it may not. I
gave you a couple of places in the code where I thought that you might be able
to inject a change and see if that will effect the image that is shown for the
individual menu item selections.

I would comment out that if condition on frame 96 and add in a new value for
pic_num in the onRelease function that I mentioned above. Try that and see if
you make any headway.

The code in this movie is extremely convoluted and, even using search for key
words, it is frustrating and time consuming to try and track down the
methodology of this movie. Add in that there are no comments anywhere and you
have a very frustrating experience.

Did you get any information or explanation for customizing this template when
you got it? Have you contacted the author for information or guidance?

thanks so much for your help!  i think i have it close enough to what i want to
call it a day.  

i still need to address the video issue but thats a whole different beast.

thanks for all your help and i hope i can be helpful around here in the future!