# programming

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## [Introducing random \_alpha fade in/out speeds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/introducing-random--alpha-fade-in-out-speeds/261251)

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**Author:** [@warw1ck](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/warw1ck)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/introducing-random--alpha-fade-in-out-speeds/261251 "2008-05-26T01:00:49Z")

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I have some code I have affixed to an mc on the stage, and everything works but I am attempting to modify the \_alpha state of the mc according to the following: • Dynamic fade in/fade out of the mc with random fade in/…

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## [Problem with navigation menu- movie clip stacking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-navigation-menu-movie-clip-stacking/261298)

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**Author:** [@technicka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/technicka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-navigation-menu-movie-clip-stacking/261298 "2008-05-25T23:38:49Z")

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Hi everyone- I'm new to flash and having an issue with my navigation menu. I have 5 buttons on the left that when clicked call in a different movie clip from the right. Right now my code for each button looks like this- …

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## [What type of AS should I use?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-type-of-as-should-i-use/261222)

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**Author:** [@tkmk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tkmk)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-type-of-as-should-i-use/261222 "2008-05-25T22:38:02Z")

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Hi, tkmk here, I want to know whether I should use as2 or 3. Everybody is recommending as3 but I don't understand as3( I started with as2). What do i use? How? thanks

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## [mysql\_fetch\_array - Where's my data?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-fetch-array-wheres-my-data/261242)

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**Author:** [@nburlington](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nburlington)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-fetch-array-wheres-my-data/261242 "2008-05-25T22:31:10Z")

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When I sendAndLoad this in Flash, the php isn't returning my values. The code below returns Q7 for the $line value. I've tried $line\[1\], $line\[0\]\[1\], $line\['Q7'\] and I can't get my data. I've check the data in my phpmyad…

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## [Tutorial: Twitter, Flex and JSON](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-twitter-flex-and-json/261280)

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**Author:** [@log2e](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/log2e)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-twitter-flex-and-json/261280 "2008-05-25T22:12:09Z")

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I put up a tutorial that should get you started on how to use the Twitter API in Flex: Twitter, Flex and JSON

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## [Movie clip link](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-link/261046)

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**Author:** [@g27](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-link/261046 "2008-05-25T21:07:00Z")

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Hi, What is the script for linking from the \_root timeline to a label inside a movie clip? Thanks g27

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## [Flash8/AS2: code needed for buttons inside multiple random external swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-code-needed-for-buttons-inside-multiple-random-external-swfs/261175)

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**Author:** [@flash\_galdon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flash_galdon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-code-needed-for-buttons-inside-multiple-random-external-swfs/261175 "2008-05-25T21:05:40Z")

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Any help/suggestion greatly appreciated - and as detailed as possible. Took basic Flash classes, but no AS other than searching online, taking a couple Kirupa tutorials, so it's all greek tho recognizably so. I have 10…

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## [Datefield Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datefield-question/261291)

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**Author:** [@haimk63](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/haimk63)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datefield-question/261291 "2008-05-25T20:49:27Z")

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\[COLOR=#191970\]Hi!\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#191970\]I am new to Flash 8 Pro. I am trying to use a datefield component where you can scroll through months and years to easily go back 30 or 40 years. \[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#191970\]When I p…

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## [Replace specified tags in PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replace-specified-tags-in-php/256673)

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**Author:** [@lunetics](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lunetics)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replace-specified-tags-in-php/256673 "2008-05-25T20:08:27Z")

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Take a look at the HTML example below: \<html\> \<body\> \<h1\>Click on the button below:\</h1\> \<Com:Button Text="Click here" /\> \</body\> \</html\> I want to search for the tag name "Com" --\> Search for it´s prefix "…

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## [AS2 - Text Layout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-text-layout/258647)

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**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-text-layout/258647 "2008-05-25T20:05:50Z")

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I've recently created a Super Text Transition class - its pretty much perfect, except theres on thing that niggles me. It works by splitting up dynamic textfields into many movie clips, one for each letter - but I cant…

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## [Buttons in a draggable Movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-in-a-draggable-movieclip/261219)

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**Author:** [@dsntos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dsntos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-in-a-draggable-movieclip/261219 "2008-05-25T20:03:06Z")

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I have a MovieClip that has startDrag(). Inside the MC I have buttons, but when I click the buttons it wants to drag. How do I make the buttons clickable?

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## [How to record an SWF?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-record-an-swf/261177)

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**Author:** [@rumblesushi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rumblesushi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-record-an-swf/261177 "2008-05-25T19:45:19Z")

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I'd like to put some motion graphics up on youtube, however I don't have a clue about video, I've never dabbled in it. In fact I've never even uploaded a video to youtube \[smiley\] So could anyone tell me how this is do…

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## [Help with tweener button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-tweener-button/261194)

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**Author:** [@girlneedshelp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/girlneedshelp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-tweener-button/261194 "2008-05-25T19:44:09Z")

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Hello, I've used this code in AS2 and want it for a multiple buttons. I want once the movie clip is pressed to (do the below) but it does not seem to work. how do I get movie clip to go a specific frame label? The movi…

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## [Detecting mouse movement in transparent stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-mouse-movement-in-transparent-stage/261204)

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**Author:** [@danazoni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danazoni)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-mouse-movement-in-transparent-stage/261204 "2008-05-25T17:33:18Z")

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Hello, I have a flash movie that detects and points to the mouse position (it's a compass sitting on a table). It works fine as long as the rest of the stage is clear, the problem is when it is embedded into a html fil…

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## [Path/directory question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/path-directory-question/261277)

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**Author:** [@johnlouis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnlouis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/path-directory-question/261277 "2008-05-25T17:04:49Z")

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If I have an html file embedding an swf, will the swf's path be changed/transfered to the html? ie., if my swf is loading images within it's directory, and it is loaded in an html from a different directory, will it brea…

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## [I didn't want to post this here.. But \[AS2, Flash 8\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-didnt-want-to-post-this-here-but-as2-flash-8/261247)

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**Author:** [@Valaran](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Valaran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-didnt-want-to-post-this-here-but-as2-flash-8/261247 "2008-05-25T15:51:10Z")

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Hi, I've never used classes in AS2 before, however I thought it'd be worth trying. Anyway, this is the class: class Unit { /\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\* CLASS VARIABLES \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*…

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## [HELP Site's not displaying properly on firefox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-sites-not-displaying-properly-on-firefox/261209)

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**Author:** [@bobby11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobby11)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-sites-not-displaying-properly-on-firefox/261209 "2008-05-25T14:49:29Z")

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Hello I'm finishing my website and I usually preview it on internet explorer 7. Today I was taking a look on firefox and it looks just wrong the header flash movie has 2 spaces which shouldn't be there I don't know what …

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## [3 Col Liquid Layout in CSS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-col-liquid-layout-in-css/261165)

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**Author:** [@w1sh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/w1sh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-col-liquid-layout-in-css/261165 "2008-05-25T12:51:45Z")

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http://webs.ashlandctc.org/csimmons/sites/actcfoundation/pages/drinkbeer2.htm I almost have it, but no matter what %'s I assign, the right col ignores me and is difficult. Any suggestions?

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## [Browser capability detection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-capability-detection/260998)

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**Author:** [@pablo\_2006](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pablo_2006)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-capability-detection/260998 "2008-05-25T12:50:04Z")

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Can anyone point me in the right direction... looking for a robust way to check the following on a test server. 1) Is the browser showing images (ie images not turned off)? 2) Are plugins enabled? 3) What version plugi…

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## [Converted pc font won't show in mac flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converted-pc-font-wont-show-in-mac-flash/261267)

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**Author:** [@papalazarou78](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/papalazarou78)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converted-pc-font-wont-show-in-mac-flash/261267 "2008-05-25T12:43:40Z")

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Hi I've converted a pc font I own into an opentype font and installed it on my mac (I used crossfont on pc to convert font). The font shows in programs like illustrator and photoshop, but doesn't show in Flash's list o…

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## [Any existing Playback Control Components for flash movies?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-existing-playback-control-components-for-flash-movies/261265)

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**Author:** [@alex298](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alex298)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-existing-playback-control-components-for-flash-movies/261265 "2008-05-25T09:59:40Z")

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Hi, This is very boring to add the "Play", "Stop", "Rewind" buttons, then adding Actionscript to the main timeline. Are there any existing components that can add the whole Playback Control to the flash movie without …

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## [Mixing MXML and Actionscript created .SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mixing-mxml-and-actionscript-created-swfs/261264)

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**Author:** [@optimusvlad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/optimusvlad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mixing-mxml-and-actionscript-created-swfs/261264 "2008-05-25T09:10:20Z")

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Hi all, I have a few general questions about working with mixed .swf, some generated from the Flex framework and some generated from the Flash IDE. Before I had decided to delve into flex, I devised a little framewor…

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## [Discrete math](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/discrete-math/261173)

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**Author:** [@sotnick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sotnick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/discrete-math/261173 "2008-05-25T05:09:07Z")

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If someone could help me, I need an imlementation in AS3 of Bellman-Kalaba and Ford algorithms on graps. I would be thankful.

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## [Single button gotoAndPlay movieClip twice in two diff. frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/single-button-gotoandplay-movieclip-twice-in-two-diff-frames/261062)

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**Author:** [@noelsy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/noelsy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/single-button-gotoandplay-movieclip-twice-in-two-diff-frames/261062 "2008-05-25T05:06:33Z")

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Somewhat familiar with basic actionscripting, but ran into a road block. have multiple buttons within one movie clip. Want each button to talk to the corresponding movie clip. The goal is to onRelease of a button gotoAnd…

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## [Creation of Default .cs page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creation-of-default-cs-page/257445)

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**Author:** [@KAnjali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KAnjali)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creation-of-default-cs-page/257445 "2008-05-25T05:05:16Z")

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I just want to know that , how to create the .cs page(not blank) which should contains some default things using C# code? Thing is that i cant even add as reference also because the file name should fetch from the text…

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## [HTTPService Server Authentication in Adobe AIR](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/httpservice-server-authentication-in-adobe-air/261258)

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**Author:** [@chris12295](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chris12295)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/httpservice-server-authentication-in-adobe-air/261258 "2008-05-25T05:04:54Z")

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I have an AIR file that is connecting to a web service that is in a password protected directory on a server. I set useProxy = true and setRemoteCredentials('username', 'password') but I keep getting this error message:…

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## [CSS switch to protect IE from its self?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-switch-to-protect-ie-from-its-self/260683)

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**Author:** [@pablo\_2006](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pablo_2006)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-switch-to-protect-ie-from-its-self/260683 "2008-05-25T02:59:23Z")

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I've googled this one to death, and there are an amazing amount of solutions out there. I have a CSS menu that has background images for the hit button state, and anchor images for the up button state. on mouseover i'm…

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## [De-serializing sandbox bridge data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/de-serializing-sandbox-bridge-data/261254)

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**Author:** [@Rezmason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rezmason)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/de-serializing-sandbox-bridge-data/261254 "2008-05-25T02:54:02Z")

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I'm loading untrusted content into the non-application sandbox in the form of a module that inherits from a public Module class. This class is defined in the application content and the non-application content. Now, I'm …

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## [Required Field in Flash PHP e-mail](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/required-field-in-flash-php-e-mail/252194)

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**Author:** [@SNIPER](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SNIPER)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/required-field-in-flash-php-e-mail/252194 "2008-05-25T01:54:18Z")

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Hello, Does anyone know what code to use for the Flash PHP e-mail tutorial by Senocular to make required fields when submitting? I don't know if I'm posting this in the right section since the code may go either in Fla…

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## [Dynamic](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic/261210)

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**Author:** [@TVM\_XST](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TVM_XST)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic/261210 "2008-05-25T01:50:05Z")

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How to create movie clip of ,say some 5 frames, dynamically using AS3

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