# programming

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## [Flash-Based SMTP Email Using PHPMail](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-smtp-email-using-phpmail/331982)

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**Author:** [@tk748](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tk748)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-smtp-email-using-phpmail/331982 "2013-12-14T15:08:25Z")

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Hello Everyone, I have a Flash game program the sends email notifications to winners. It uses server side email capability with the file sendEmail.php. I am developing a desktop version of this game and want to integ…

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## [Access Textfield within a .mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-textfield-within-a-mc/331979)

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**Author:** [@scottiescotsman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scottiescotsman)\
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**Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-textfield-within-a-mc/331979 "2013-12-13T23:24:02Z")

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What I want to do is just add the extra urls and little code and it will automatically change the text field content simple eh lol I have tried but how do I access the text field of a button. \[AS\] var t:TextField = obj.U…

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## [AS2 - Rotate an mc with keystrokes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-rotate-an-mc-with-keystrokes/331978)

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**Author:** [@Skarab](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Skarab)\
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**Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-rotate-an-mc-with-keystrokes/331978 "2013-12-13T19:23:32Z")

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I've got a movie clip that I am rotating with the left and right arrow keys and it seems to be a bit buggy. Here's the code: var keyListener:Object = new Object(); Key.addListener(keyListener); keyListener.onKeyDown =…

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## [Which One is Better Website?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-one-is-better-website/331977)

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**Author:** [@kavinsmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kavinsmith)\
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**Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-one-is-better-website/331977 "2013-12-13T10:52:53Z")

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If two different developers one is PHP and second is Word press developers create a website so which one is the suitable website for business persons for attract the visitors?

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## [How to remove/reduce the lag from this script?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-remove-reduce-the-lag-from-this-script/331976)

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**Author:** [@GeekTweak\_0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GeekTweak_0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-remove-reduce-the-lag-from-this-script/331976 "2013-12-13T10:45:27Z")

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If any of you guys have played fire emblem(any of them), this concept will make more sense as i struggle to articulate it: I am making a grid-based game, and as i drag the cursor away from the 'player', i want the 'line …

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## [Java Open GL ES on Android](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-open-gl-es-on-android/331973)

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**Author:** [@SoupHead](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SoupHead)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-open-gl-es-on-android/331973 "2013-12-12T17:31:43Z")

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Alright, I've been working on a game for awhile in javascript... it's becoming gigantic. Anyway, I've been having scaling issues the whole time with interpolation problems, etc. (It's supposed to be retro-ish/pixelated).…

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## [Tutorial: A Deeper Look at Objects in JavaScript!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-a-deeper-look-at-objects-in-javascript/331972)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
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**Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-a-deeper-look-at-objects-in-javascript/331972 "2013-12-12T09:19:43Z")

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The thread for the following tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/html5/a\_deeper\_look\_at\_objects\_in\_javascript.htm Learn more about working with Objects in JavaScript by learning how to work with the Object type, inheritanc…

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## [Super beginner question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/super-beginner-question/331971)

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**Author:** [@iluvAS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iluvAS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/super-beginner-question/331971 "2013-12-12T06:06:35Z")

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Hey there guys, I just started learning some basic web dev. I'm having problems with making a black rectangle surrounding my div. drawing.html \<html\> \<head\> \<title\> Drawing in JS \</title\> \<link r…

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## [Happy Medium Between StageScale - noBorder, and showAll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-medium-between-stagescale-noborder-and-showall/331970)

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**Author:** [@leeto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leeto)\
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**Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-medium-between-stagescale-noborder-and-showall/331970 "2013-12-11T17:10:32Z")

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Is there a happy medium between noBorder, and showAll? I am using Google Swiffy to convert my Flash SWFs to HTML5/Javascript. Everything works great, except that like the SWF when resize to a smaller width, creates this …

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## [Pause and resume animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-and-resume-animation/331969)

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**Author:** [@DeadlyDude](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DeadlyDude)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-and-resume-animation/331969 "2013-12-11T06:32:58Z")

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Here is my animation code: function AnimateBK(element,time) { currentElement = $(element); $({temporary\_x: 0, temporary\_y: 0}).animate({temporary\_x: -312, temporary\_y: 0}, { duration: time, step: fu…

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## [Count down timer disappearing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/count-down-timer-disappearing/331966)

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**Author:** [@Eddie\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Eddie_E)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/count-down-timer-disappearing/331966 "2013-12-10T05:22:48Z")

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Hi, I have a simple count down timer script I found online which works but my game has 6 parts and each part is using a different movieclip. If I only use 1 movieclip the timer works. When I add the next part (movieclip)…

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## [Triyng to make a tab loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/triyng-to-make-a-tab-loop/331961)

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**Author:** [@McLucky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/McLucky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/triyng-to-make-a-tab-loop/331961 "2013-12-07T22:31:47Z")

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Hi all, I would like to create a tab loop. This tab-loop would have to cycle through various elements in my user interface. Combo boxes, text input and radio buttons. The image below should give you an idea of what I…

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## [How to trace URLloader request](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-trace-urlloader-request/331959)

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**Author:** [@nicolaszein](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nicolaszein)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-trace-urlloader-request/331959 "2013-12-06T22:25:54Z")

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Hello, Is it possible to have a trace statement from a urlloader request that is being sent to a PHP file?, i want to see the url as it is being sent, but all i am able to get at this point is just the variable being s…

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## [Simple function that returns class name as a string?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-function-that-returns-class-name-as-a-string/331957)

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**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-function-that-returns-class-name-as-a-string/331957 "2013-12-06T19:20:34Z")

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Is there a way to formulate a function within a custom class, say MyClass, that returns the string "MyClass"? In other words: package { public class MyClass { public function MyClass() { …

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## [Flash Ignoring Volume Code, Brickwall Amp'ing All Sounds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-ignoring-volume-code-brickwall-amping-all-sounds/331955)

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**Author:** [@xanderdavis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xanderdavis)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-ignoring-volume-code-brickwall-amping-all-sounds/331955 "2013-12-06T10:11:28Z")

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Is this a bug or does the Flash IDE ignore source volume and brickwall it by default? Because I have a very quiet sound, but when imported, Flash shows the waveform wall to wall in the Library and plays it at max volume…

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## [How to close 2 swf using unloadMovie function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-close-2-swf-using-unloadmovie-function/331954)

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**Author:** [@bracelett](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bracelett)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-close-2-swf-using-unloadmovie-function/331954 "2013-12-06T09:20:48Z")

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So far I'm woking for 3 swf's, one is the holder which load the swf's, I named table.swf, box.swf and fruit.swf table.swf is my holder and has a button of this code: on(release){ loadMovie("box.swf",2); } to load …

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## [Tutorial: Check If You Are On a Touch Enabled Device!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-check-if-you-are-on-a-touch-enabled-device/331952)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-check-if-you-are-on-a-touch-enabled-device/331952 "2013-12-06T01:11:13Z")

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So many devices these days are touch-enabled where you use a finger or stylus to interact with apps running on. This tutorial covers the technical details on how to check if you are on a touch-enabled device. This thread…

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## [Tutorial: Going from a String to a Number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-going-from-a-string-to-a-number/331949)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-going-from-a-string-to-a-number/331949 "2013-12-06T00:52:34Z")

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http://www.kirupa.com/html5/going\_from\_a\_string\_to\_a\_number.htm This is the place to discuss everything with the Going from a String to a Number tutorial. Feel free to chime in with your ideas about this really interes…

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## [Tutorial: Of Pizza, Types, Primitives, and Objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-of-pizza-types-primitives-and-objects/331948)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-of-pizza-types-primitives-and-objects/331948 "2013-12-06T00:34:58Z")

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http://www.kirupa.com/html5/of\_pizza\_types\_primitives\_and\_objects.htm If you have any questions about this tutorial or just want to chat about it, this is thread to do that in \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Cheers, Kirupa

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## [Fix a size for external page using bootstrap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fix-a-size-for-external-page-using-bootstrap/331947)

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**Author:** [@DeadlyDude](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DeadlyDude)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fix-a-size-for-external-page-using-bootstrap/331947 "2013-12-05T10:18:20Z")

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Hello Everyone, I have created a web page which has links for other pages. On clicking the tab I am loading the new html in the content area. I want content area to be in the fixed size. So that I can put footer after …

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## [Easiest Way to Save Flash Form Text for iOS Apps](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easiest-way-to-save-flash-form-text-for-ios-apps/331945)

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**Author:** [@xanderdavis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xanderdavis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easiest-way-to-save-flash-form-text-for-ios-apps/331945 "2013-12-05T02:23:40Z")

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What's the easiest way to set up saving of input text in a Flash project that's meant for export to AIR iOS for iPads / iPhone? The user's input text just has to live on the device. Any links to tutorials or example c…

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## [Flickering Neon sign - Help please...!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flickering-neon-sign-help-please/331943)

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**Author:** [@coastalstudio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/coastalstudio)\
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**Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flickering-neon-sign-help-please/331943 "2013-12-04T15:30:25Z")

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Hello folks, I'm working on a flash banner that contains just one big headline, which I would like to make into a flickering neon sign. I would like each word to light-up one after the other, and then when the entire h…

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## [Quick Question: How many timers is too much?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-how-many-timers-is-too-much/331941)

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**Author:** [@GeekTweak\_0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GeekTweak_0)\
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**Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-how-many-timers-is-too-much/331941 "2013-12-04T08:43:53Z")

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I assume that the fewer the better, right? but much of the time timers are more than just necessary. How many timers would be considered an "inefficient amount"? and depending on the system using the .swf, would the answ…

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## [Need help with Reverse AJAX/Comet/Long-Polling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-reverse-ajax-comet-long-polling/331938)

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**Author:** [@EKlinger87](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EKlinger87)\
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**Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-reverse-ajax-comet-long-polling/331938 "2013-12-03T20:34:20Z")

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\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=arial\]Hi,\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=arial\]To summarize: How do I post data to xml file on server AND update page with changes to xml file (maybe JSON) asynchronously?\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLO…

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## [Dynamic Content with Ajax Using a Dropdown Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-content-with-ajax-using-a-dropdown-menu/331937)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Mania\_Bond](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mike_Mania_Bond)\
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**Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-content-with-ajax-using-a-dropdown-menu/331937 "2013-12-03T18:46:59Z")

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\[COLOR=#141414\]\[FONT=Verdana\]what I am trying to do is have a specific div from another page being loaded into a div when you click on a dropdown menu.\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#141414\]\[FONT=Verdana\]Here is my dropdown me…

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## [AddChild or already place movie clip in timeline?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-or-already-place-movie-clip-in-timeline/331934)

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**Author:** [@PEProgrammer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PEProgrammer)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-or-already-place-movie-clip-in-timeline/331934 "2013-12-02T19:03:06Z")

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I was wondering what is better... I have a widget inside an adobe AIR program that changes the settings of the adobe air program or adds info into a database. Like a settings tab. Is it better to use the timeline …

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## [PHP COM problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-com-problem/331930)

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**Author:** [@darroosh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darroosh)\
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**Last updated:** [November 29, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-com-problem/331930 "2013-11-29T20:09:33Z")

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Hi all , I’m trying to use PHP COM class , working fine with me on my local server … But online : on my godaddy VPS ( windows server 2008 , Plesk ) , When trying to use COM , the following error appear : PHP Fata…

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## [Passing XML data to flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-xml-data-to-flash/331929)

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**Author:** [@badmonur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/badmonur)\
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**Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-xml-data-to-flash/331929 "2013-11-28T22:04:38Z")

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I have some XML data and I would like to do a few things with it. I have a datagrid with a master list of materials and a combobox with the names the materials. I want to do a few things, load up variables depending on w…

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## [Parallax scrolling - turning horizontal into vertical](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parallax-scrolling-turning-horizontal-into-vertical/331924)

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**Author:** [@GosiaP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GosiaP)\
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**Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parallax-scrolling-turning-horizontal-into-vertical/331924 "2013-11-28T01:11:25Z")

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Hi, I have this nicely working file with parallax effect horizontal scrolling. The code comes from this tutorial: http://webdesignerwall.com/tutorials/parallax-gallery Now I need to make another project with the same e…

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## [How to calculate the apparent bounding box of a rotated object?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-calculate-the-apparent-bounding-box-of-a-rotated-object/331922)

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**Author:** [@sabird](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sabird)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-calculate-the-apparent-bounding-box-of-a-rotated-object/331922 "2013-11-27T19:05:53Z")

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Say I have a MovieClip of a non-rectangular shape. For an example I've attached a file called Symbol1.png. In this attached file, I've rotated the symbol instance. Of course, this causes the bounding box to rotate as …

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