# programming

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## [Best way of running PowerPoint presentation with AS 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-of-running-powerpoint-presentation-with-as-3-0/265636)

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**Author:** [@spectator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spectator)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2008, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-of-running-powerpoint-presentation-with-as-3-0/265636 "2008-07-13T11:25:33Z")

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How can I load a powerpoint presentation and run it with AS 3.0. Which is the best way? What should I do? Please help \[smile\]

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## [Flex multiframe environment](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-multiframe-environment/265806)

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**Author:** [@dataxa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dataxa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2008, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-multiframe-environment/265806 "2008-07-13T10:51:11Z")

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So i started using flex and have flex builder 3 installed to my pc. I have been developing applications on flash and lately on cs3 and now decided to try flex to see what is the fuss all about. My question is, how can…

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## [XML for loop issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-for-loop-issue/265814)

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**Author:** [@cessnajumpin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cessnajumpin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2008, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-for-loop-issue/265814 "2008-07-13T06:51:58Z")

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Hi all, I'm trying to pull a set of thumbnails from an XML file, and then get it to display on the page. I've got a simple for loop set up to handle the function, but whenever I test the file only the last image show…

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## [How to Minimize autorun.bat](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-minimize-autorun-bat/265827)

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**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2008, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-minimize-autorun-bat/265827 "2008-07-13T02:16:56Z")

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For anyone still remembering how to work with MS-DOS .bat files... I have a autorun.inf file with the following code: \[autorun\] label=Training shell\\viewreadme\\command=notepad \\ReadMe.txt shell\\viewreadme=&IE Securi…

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## [Images Follow Scroll?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-follow-scroll/265777)

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**Author:** [@Hypercomps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hypercomps)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-follow-scroll/265777 "2008-07-12T22:58:00Z")

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Ok I am trying to have to arrows stay at the ends of the screen one to the left and one to the right. When the image is scrolled over I want to still be able to see both arrows so they need to be floating and follow wher…

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## [\[CS3\], using ScrollBar.setScrollProperties](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-using-scrollbar-setscrollproperties/265817)

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**Author:** [@Gar\_Fonz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gar_Fonz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-using-scrollbar-setscrollproperties/265817 "2008-07-12T22:39:30Z")

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I have searched and Kirupa's search engine didn't return any results, so I guess its time to post. I have been trying to use the setScrollProperties like this: var request:URLRequest = new URLRequest("xml/images.…

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## [Can't get MySQL data to show up on php page locally](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-mysql-data-to-show-up-on-php-page-locally/265811)

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**Author:** [@mrflume](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrflume)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-mysql-data-to-show-up-on-php-page-locally/265811 "2008-07-12T22:11:43Z")

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I just went through this tutorial by Lee Brimelow http://library.creativecow.net/articles/brimelow\_lee/php\_mysql/video-tutorial.php I am using MAMP pro and followed everything step by step very carefully but when I go …

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## [\[CS3\] getting a textfield to scroll when only comprised of images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-getting-a-textfield-to-scroll-when-only-comprised-of-images/265658)

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**Author:** [@Gar\_Fonz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gar_Fonz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-getting-a-textfield-to-scroll-when-only-comprised-of-images/265658 "2008-07-12T20:36:27Z")

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I thought that I'd just do a quick post while I'm looking around for some info, but here's my question. I'm going to populate a textfield created with actionscript completly with .png images. The problem is that the sc…

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## [Four successive actions from one button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/four-successive-actions-from-one-button/265760)

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**Author:** [@wolcotter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wolcotter)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/four-successive-actions-from-one-button/265760 "2008-07-12T20:25:48Z")

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I am attempting to fire successive actions from the same button by setting different variables throughout the process like so... (using Fuse to animate) var spotOne:Boolean = true; var spotTwo:Boolean = false; var sp…

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## [Weird Flash errors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-flash-errors/265809)

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**Author:** [@Hypercomps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hypercomps)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-flash-errors/265809 "2008-07-12T20:12:02Z")

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Ok I the .swf file works great in firefox but then I go on internent explorer and it seems it only repeats all the functions over and over, take a look http://www.streetfamous.net/1.html to scroll left and right over to …

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## [Limitations to Visual Web Dev 2008 Express?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limitations-to-visual-web-dev-2008-express/265802)

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**Author:** [@Danneman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Danneman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limitations-to-visual-web-dev-2008-express/265802 "2008-07-12T19:00:47Z")

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Im usning Visual Web Dev 2008 Express Editon to construct a asp.net 3.5-project. Ive run into a couple of pit-falls when following instructions from tutorials etc. and I am wondering if this has to do with actual limit…

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## [Converting 'If else' statement to a 'switch' statement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-if-else-statement-to-a-switch-statement/265799)

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**Author:** [@wolcotter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wolcotter)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-if-else-statement-to-a-switch-statement/265799 "2008-07-12T18:37:53Z")

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I am attempting to convert the following If statement to a Switch statement and I'm unclear as to the details of the execution of it. If someone could help me with this I would be very grateful. Here is the If statement …

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## [nextScene / nextFrame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nextscene-nextframe/265527)

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**Author:** [@gigaboost](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gigaboost)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nextscene-nextframe/265527 "2008-07-12T17:43:45Z")

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I have a problem with the nextScene(); command, it doesnt seem to be working at all. Code: if(\_x \> 10){ \_root.nextScene(); nextScene(); \_root.gotoAndPlay(nextScene); } I only use one of these commands at a time but non…

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## [preg\_match and preg\_replace problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preg-match-and-preg-replace-problem/265796)

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**Author:** [@utsav](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/utsav)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preg-match-and-preg-replace-problem/265796 "2008-07-12T17:15:34Z")

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Well i'll try and explain my problem in as detail as possible. Here it goes. I have a \[COLOR=red\]config.php\[/COLOR\] file that has variables stored in it as \<?php $host = "localhost"; $user = "root"; $pass = "";…

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## [Disabling Event listener for child sprite](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disabling-event-listener-for-child-sprite/265792)

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**Author:** [@adnan794](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adnan794)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disabling-event-listener-for-child-sprite/265792 "2008-07-12T17:11:28Z")

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Hello I have a main sprite that contains contains 5 buttons sprites. I have registered a event listener with the main sprite mainSprite.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, on Click); function onClick(e:MouseEvent):…

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## [Pls help on making links in XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pls-help-on-making-links-in-xml/265599)

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**Author:** [@pinklamp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pinklamp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pls-help-on-making-links-in-xml/265599 "2008-07-12T16:56:31Z")

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Hi! Kirupa is such a great site:party:, I have learned so much from you guys. My question is related to your "adding thumbnails" tutorial, url (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm). I've already do…

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## [Loading external image from xml and resizing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-image-from-xml-and-resizing/265776)

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**Author:** [@panopticon\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/panopticon_)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-image-from-xml-and-resizing/265776 "2008-07-12T16:30:11Z")

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flash cs3 timeline code: var band\_load:String = "Thrice"; var image\_xml:XML; var xmlReq:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://ws.audioscrobbler.com/1.0/artist/"+band\_load+"/topalbums.xml"); var xmlLoader:URLLoader = ne…

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## [What File To Download](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-file-to-download/265770)

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**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-file-to-download/265770 "2008-07-12T16:09:50Z")

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Hey, I'm just starting to learn C++ programming and I need a little file help. I bought a book called "Teach Yourself Object-Oriented Programming with Turbo C++ in 21 Days" from the library for a quarter. I know that t…

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## [Adobe Certified Expert (Flash CS3)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-certified-expert-flash-cs3/265650)

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**Author:** [@sekasi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sekasi)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-certified-expert-flash-cs3/265650 "2008-07-12T15:37:01Z")

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As topic suggests I'ma do it just for the sake of it. I know the questions aren't extremely actionscript oriented, but there's very little 'free' material that can prepare you for the types of questions. Anyone feel …

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## [New AS3 Video Tutorials](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-as3-video-tutorials/262660)

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**Author:** [@Mike01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mike01)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-as3-video-tutorials/262660 "2008-07-12T09:55:20Z")

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\*\* \[FONT=Arial\]Two New Tutorials on Conditional Statements AS3.\[/FONT\] \*\* \*\*\[FONT=Arial\] \[/FONT\]\*\* \[FONT=Arial\]Two new video tutorials have been added to the FocusOnFlash web site covering the IF statement in…

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## [MovieClip collision](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-collision/265773)

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**Author:** [@shadowkeeper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shadowkeeper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-collision/265773 "2008-07-12T08:50:17Z")

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hi all im not able to understand how to stop the movie clip when it hits the particular object i have two movie clips one is the circle and the other is the human wen ever the circle collides the h…

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## [Image Paning help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-paning-help/265751)

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**Author:** [@Hypercomps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hypercomps)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-paning-help/265751 "2008-07-12T08:12:50Z")

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Ok so I have been working on a project off and on for about a week and I just cant seem to get past this part of it. Basicly I have a panaramic image and I need the user to be able to scroll left and right so the image s…

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## [Help with my image gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-my-image-gallery/265771)

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**Author:** [@shadowmaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shadowmaster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-my-image-gallery/265771 "2008-07-12T07:26:32Z")

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I have built a image gallery in flash/as3 which uses xml to load my images. All my images load properly, catergories and descriptions of each picture reads from the xml. after i embeding the swf in my html page i want …

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## [Which one - PHP or Html?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-one-php-or-html/265035)

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**Author:** [@Lamer980](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lamer980)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-one-php-or-html/265035 "2008-07-12T07:06:14Z")

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Hi Which one do you feel comfortable in using, PHP or Html? Thanks

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## [Good FTP java applets?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-ftp-java-applets/264427)

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**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/good-ftp-java-applets/264427 "2008-07-12T05:36:36Z")

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Anyone know of any? Any good free ones? I need to find a web based one.... I've found a few, but they are quite expensive, and aren't anything special.... Any help appreciated \[smile\]

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## [Flash Browser Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-browser-problem/265730)

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**Author:** [@tfoston](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tfoston)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-browser-problem/265730 "2008-07-12T04:02:26Z")

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I have a flv player that calls a web service. the web service returns info about the flv like location name, blah blah blah the problem is, this only seems to work in IE and not in FireFox. I can't for the live of me t…

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## [Tip for migrating from Key.isDown()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tip-for-migrating-from-key-isdown/224582)

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**Author:** [@Rezmason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rezmason)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tip-for-migrating-from-key-isdown/224582 "2008-07-12T02:40:00Z")

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AS2 had a nice but odd function called Key.isDown(n), which would return true if the key with keyCode n was down. This worked very nicely, but didn't fit with AS3's new event model. Now Key.isDown() is gone, and its slee…

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## [Silverlight and other Microsoft technology](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/silverlight-and-other-microsoft-technology/265755)

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**Author:** [@mteguh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mteguh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/silverlight-and-other-microsoft-technology/265755 "2008-07-12T02:36:02Z")

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Hi, what is the equivalent of flash and flash media server in microsoft technology? I was reading about Silverlight and it does not seem to support video camera, or does it? Also read about Windows Media Services. That s…

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## [Naughty use of Singleton?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/naughty-use-of-singleton/265652)

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**Author:** [@sekasi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sekasi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/naughty-use-of-singleton/265652 "2008-07-12T02:07:16Z")

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I'll try to describe the basic scenario; It's a pretty visually complex site, with lots of things going on and loads of mouse interaction in a plethora of different classes. I've been struggling with the best and mos…

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## [Socket Server Not Sending Back Message](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/socket-server-not-sending-back-message/265749)

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**Author:** [@BenBart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BenBart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/socket-server-not-sending-back-message/265749 "2008-07-12T01:53:02Z")

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I am trying to make a socket server that serves the sandbox security file back to flash. But I am having problems. I can't get the socket server to send back a message when it receives the string "\<policy-file-request/\>…

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