Dynamic Text drive by ASP

Hi
I have figured out how to load dynamic text from an external
text file.
I need to do the same with an ASP file that pulls its data
from a database.
How is this done with Flash CS4? I can't find any tutorials
anywhere and Adobe's documentation is non-existent.
Can you tell me how? Or show me where there is a (useful)
tutorial?
Thanks!

>> The dynamic text instance name is "loadText"
Then you need to use the text property of the instance:
this.loadText.text = Math.round(getPercent*100)+"%";
Dave -
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~~
A number of unique dynamic text fields are being used.
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~~
Stumped!!!
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D-

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I always welcome learning something new.
I did not know creating a new keyframe,
creates a new instance.
Yes, I had used the same dynamic text field instance name in
numerous, new layers (great observation).
With the objective to display the User's name throughout
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I'll attempt to paraphrase your solution;
Use a single layer to display the dynamic text field.
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Help with this one ??
Set the visible properties to true or false as need through out the timeline.
( Does require an AS3 ? )
I'll give that a try.....
~~
Side of effect of using the above solution;
The SWF in it's attempted state, uses the dynamic text field instance, in
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I can make this work from a display / Movie point of view.
However, your first VAR concept, noted above, might be
worth exploring should more flexibility be required.
Thanks for making the time to coach...
D-

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I am sorry. But the attachment was not intended for what you
thought my friend.
It was there so that there are no confusions for what I mean by look of dynamic and static text fields.

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ggaarde wrote:
> Thanks Urami
> Tried your method and it does not work for me.
> I put 3 dynamic text fields in the first frame of the
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Weird, it works for me on first go, always had in fact :)
Show you an example, try to compare to your file see if you
missed anything accidentally.
http://flashfugitive.com/stuff/font/text.swf
text file
http://flashfugitive.com/stuff/font/text.txt
fla
http://flashfugitive.com/stuff/font/text.fla
Best Regards
Urami
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