Flash CS3 and AS3 Error message

Error message: String passed to URLVariables.decode() must be a URL-encoded query string It’s been long since I’ve got my foot soaked in flash and this time it’s ActionScript 3.

I then got this error message from a callback function that’s supposed to say if the input has been processed successfully. Been pondering about why that could happen and has reverted back the code to it’s original format. This time I did check the PHP file on the server and see it’s code if it’s the main culprit. Alas, it is the main problem. A missing semi-colon made PHP throw an error message in front of the status (query string).

The status should be:

success=true or success=false

This status has been pre-pended with an error that Flash intercepted before the accepted value.

Other say that this code fixed the problem (source):

loaderFunction.dataFormat = URLLoaderDataFormat.TEXT;

wrapping a pre tag using css3 in ie, opera, mozilla firefox

pre {
white-space: pre-wrap;       /* css-3 */
white-space: -moz-pre-wrap;  /* Mozilla, since 1999 */
white-space: -pre-wrap;      /* Opera 4-6 */
white-space: -o-pre-wrap;    /* Opera 7 */
word-wrap: break-word;       /* Internet Explorer 5.5+ */
}
src: http://ajaxian.com/archives/wrapping-the-pre-tag

create a portable google chrome

**Warning : This is applicable only to the latest developer update. I meant BETA. :P

Download Chrome here:

http://build.chromium.org/buildbot/snapshots/chromium-rel-xp/

Get the latest available version.

Download the chrome-win32.zip in the latest iteration in my case it’s 14735

Unzip the files, go inside the folder (chrome-win32) and copy chrome.exe to create a shortcut for it.

Right click on the short cut and press properties.

Look for the field that says “Target” and add the ff in the end:

–user-data-dir=Profile

Double click on the shortcut and voila, a working portable GOOGLE CHROME.

want to have your own hotspot authentication router

CoovaAP – HOTSPOT Firmware

I long to create such and doesn’t know that a software/firmware already existed. This works similar with cafe software that allows internet usage after authentication. Also has the same function as the one used in SMART BRO (broadband) and GLOBE, both of which are leading (coughs) in providing internet service using wi-fi.

To say the least, my theory is right that it should start with an open firmware for router such as the one employed in openwrt (base for COOVA Access Point), dd-wrt, and also many others. Then start with an authentication software like freeradius.

Creating a hotspot authentication software can be daunting when done manually and this saves a lot of time and hair (in my case).

how to compile greasemonkey script

I also code in Greasemonkey to save a few clicks of the mouse while working. Idea for what I have coded is: save at least few clicks of mouse, hundred clicks/day, that’s about 3000 clicks per months. That’s an anti-RSI initiative :D

While creating and giving out the script to other user is ok, it’s another issue when you need to ask them to install GM since it’s needed. Did try to create an extension, but creating takes quite a time. While learning how to, I then bumped into idea of creating an extension out of it. Turned to Google to check out ideas, as I practice DRY, turned out that there’s someone who already created a compiler. Here’s the link:

User Script Compiler

how to enable innodb in xampp

Reference: The InnoDB Storage Engine

Find the file name my.cnf on xampp directory on C: drive. Uncomment the line that says:

#skip-innodb

and make sure that it will look like this:

skip-innodb

***
There are at least other setup option for innodb next to this line, just follow the helpful hints and you’re off. I can’t provide definite lines on this coz sadly my computer has broken down again? *Me thinks, am I worthy to be called a tech?* EVIL GRIN!

google chrome – developer friendly

Just installed this really fassstttt and cool browser and whew, it’s got FireBug like features. Will post more, soon. Really excited about this cool new toy. Enjoy.

Javascript console, Javascript Debugger, and Task Manager for those who thinks they don’t have enough fire power

Enjoy!

google chrome, screen shot and installed

Get to install and play with Google Chrome. Awesomely simple and so-googlish, simple, functional. Just like Google.

new browser from google – the “google chrome”

Official Google Blog: A fresh take on the browser

Here’s the new buzz on web browsing, a new browser from Google. I never get to see this or touch this, or at least for now. Presentation began 11 PST this day.

software freedon day philippines registration

Software Freedom Day 2008 – Philippines – Online Registration

Yet another meaningful event on free software world. I am personally inviting you guys.. Cheers. :D