[CJLeah]

Hello, i've come to this forum to see wether there is a chance anyone whom reads this may be able to help me. Well here's my problem. I've noticed Flash can be used with php and mysql but, can I create somthing such as a login area where it will then open up into a authencated area of the site in flash. For an example of what I mean, is www.habbohotel.co.uk. I have an idea how this site was created, and wish to learn and do so the same. I belive it was made using Macromedia Flash or Director. If anyone can tell me the basic's of what I need to know to create a site such as this please do. Also explain what they used to create this if you know.

Thank you,
Chris Leah

[UnrealEd]

since habbohotel is quit professionally made, i think they will be using a socket to comunicate with flash.
another possibility is to use sendAndLoad Vars. these are functions of flash that read the data that is written on a certain webpage.

to make a login in flash, you just have to create a mysql table and a login script. in flash you have to create a frame where you put in 2 inputfields and a button: 1 for the username, and 1 for the password. in the script area of the frame, you place something like this:

Code:

mybutton.onClick = function(){
dt = new LoadVars();
dt.username = username_textfield.text;
dt.password = password_textfield.text;
dt.sendAndLoad("http://www.yourwebsite.com/login.php", dt);
dt.onLoad = function(){
  if(this.login == "true"){
    //do login stuff
  else if(this.login == "no_input"){
    trace("you didn't specify any username and/or password");
  else if(this.login == "invalid_info"){
    trace("the inserted username and/or password were incorrect");
  }
};
};

take a look at this post as well:
http://www.programmingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=28770

Hope this helps a little,
UnrealEd

[CJLeah]

Aha thanks. I'm hoping to create a pixel animated walk around virtual mafia theme RPG. hehe.

Thanks again dude,
Chris