search field inside button

[.dreamsRmatrix.]

Hi Everyone.

Finally I've been compelled to post a question.. The last time I did was two years ago (but I was a guest, so I'm a re-virgin). :sen:

I realize that this may be posted somewhere, so if it is, please send me the link. I've been pulling my hair out!! :hr:

Is it possible to create a search button inside of a "button" symbol? aaaaaaand have it only appear on the "over" state of the button?

What I want to do is have an image and then when the mouse hovers over it, it reveals (over the image) a search field where you can then enter information and search.

I don't want the search box to be revealed when the mouse isn't hovering over it. I've tried alpha, everything.

Please tell me there's a way to do this. I'm losing my mind!! I know it's probably simple, but :puzzle:

Thanks for your help.

[ScriptFlipper]

what you could do is that you create a movieclip with two frames in it, the first frame empty and the second with the search button. then you add this code to the main timeline:
(assuming that the mc (holding the button or whatever) is called myClip_mc.

myClip_mc.onRollOver = function () {
this.gotoAndStop(2);
};
myClip_mc.onRollOut = function () {
this.gotoAndStop(1);
};


don't forget to add stop(); in the actions for the two frames inside the mc.

am I unclear, or do you understand?

[.dreamsRmatrix.]

Thanks For Your Reply!

It makes a lot of sense. I'm gonna try that now! :beam:

[.dreamsRmatrix.]

It's not working.

I think I'm doing something wrong!!

Can you look at this attached .fla and tell me what's wrong?

[ScriptFlipper]

Here ya go
I created an "invisible movieclip" with a shape filled with 0% alpha. (check inside the invisible mc).
also the code is changed so that when the mouse is over the invisible movieclip, the searchfield is shown.

good night!
kalliban

[.dreamsRmatrix.]

Thank You SOOOOOO MUCH!! I can't thank you enough! It's working so well! :thumb:

[ScriptFlipper]

Glad I could help :)
BTW, welcome to the forums! ;)