# programming

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## [Sound works ... then it doesn't](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-works-then-it-doesnt/257504)

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**Author:** [@dexa\_007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dexa_007)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-works-then-it-doesnt/257504 "2008-04-14T19:59:47Z")

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Friends, I'm using buttons to start and stop a song file. All works well until I stop the sound and later try to start it again. Problem: Sound doesn't play again after it's been stopped. on (release) { stopAll…

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## [Synched Swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/synched-swfs/257502)

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**Author:** [@badmuthadrumma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/badmuthadrumma)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/synched-swfs/257502 "2008-04-14T19:53:47Z")

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I am trying to find a way to have 1 swf on a html page talk to another separate swf on the same page, bascially they listen first to see if each of them are on the page and have loaded, then at a certain point on swf 1 i…

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## [swfObject - not loading in firefox, works in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject-not-loading-in-firefox-works-in-ie/257501)

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**Author:** [@Syous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Syous)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject-not-loading-in-firefox-works-in-ie/257501 "2008-04-14T19:30:47Z")

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so I used the code generator to test a movie. The .swf loads in IE just fine, but it won't in firefox. The flash movie just doesn't load, the div is there and I can right click the .swf and all I get is "Movie not loaded…

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## [Skinning Scrollpane](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skinning-scrollpane/257499)

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**Author:** [@tinkerbell1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tinkerbell1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skinning-scrollpane/257499 "2008-04-14T19:16:21Z")

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\*Hi all, I'm skinning Scrollpane. Everything's fine, except that I want to make scrollbar not scale because I'm using a circle. Is there a way to do this in actionscript? Thanks much for any advice! :azn: \*

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## [Mouse Displacement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-displacement/257498)

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**Author:** [@tecknoize](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tecknoize)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-displacement/257498 "2008-04-14T19:10:00Z")

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Hi! Very simple question for you flash guru's... Is it possible, by any means, to detect the mouse displacement in flash when it goes off stage (and off screen) ?

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## [Best way to implement content in a templating system?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-implement-content-in-a-templating-system/257495)

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**Author:** [@Icy\_Penguin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icy_Penguin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-implement-content-in-a-templating-system/257495 "2008-04-14T19:00:35Z")

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Howdy :thumb: I have mostly finished up my templating system except for the content and perhaps a simple CMS to go along with it. Any ideas as to how I should implement it? The people whose websites I'll be making wi…

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## [Set Registration Point in code.How?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-registration-point-in-code-how/257490)

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**Author:** [@ecptavares](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ecptavares)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-registration-point-in-code-how/257490 "2008-04-14T17:58:27Z")

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Hi! I am creating a MC dynamically and my question is How do I set the registration point to its center using code?

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## [Menu getting cut off](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-getting-cut-off/257486)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-getting-cut-off/257486 "2008-04-14T17:30:10Z")

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Hi all, I have a problem with my expandable menu. Its a styled unordered list that has menus/submenus. The problem is, if its longer than how far the footer is, it just gets cut off after the footer. For an example, chec…

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## [Playing two dynamic xml picture gallery backgrounds as child clip at different times](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-two-dynamic-xml-picture-gallery-backgrounds-as-child-clip-at-different-times/257484)

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**Author:** [@rockjamesroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rockjamesroll)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-two-dynamic-xml-picture-gallery-backgrounds-as-child-clip-at-different-times/257484 "2008-04-14T17:27:24Z")

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Hey guys, I am a web developer but I am a beginner in flash. I have been trying to find a solution to my problem but I haven't had any luck and I am hoping you could point me to the right direction. My problem is I need …

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## [XML Attributes HREF target](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-attributes-href-target/257482)

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**Author:** [@wahiche](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wahiche)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-attributes-href-target/257482 "2008-04-14T17:09:45Z")

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Hello, I hope someone can help me out with this. I have created a site that uses external text and XML files to make it dynamic. I am using attributes with my XML. \<link \[COLOR=Red\]thumb\[/COLOR\]="logos/logo1.jpg" …

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## [Please tell me how to make a highscore list?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-tell-me-how-to-make-a-highscore-list/257479)

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**Author:** [@bluemagica](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bluemagica)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-tell-me-how-to-make-a-highscore-list/257479 "2008-04-14T16:56:00Z")

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Well, i need to make a highscore list, but i need to make it using textfiles! but since i am very new at programming i cant figure out how to sort the the list...i want to sort the list within flash, but how do i make it…

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## [Multiple .swfs embedded on html page - overlap?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-swfs-embedded-on-html-page-overlap/257477)

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**Author:** [@vanetten\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vanetten_c)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-swfs-embedded-on-html-page-overlap/257477 "2008-04-14T16:48:19Z")

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To cut to the chase: I have a website developed in AS 2.0, and I have a gallery I want to use (because I paid for the damn thing) that is written in AS 3.0. I think after hours of researching and getting frustrated with …

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## [Suggestions for learning AS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/suggestions-for-learning-as3/257475)

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**Author:** [@Ashground](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ashground)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/suggestions-for-learning-as3/257475 "2008-04-14T16:34:34Z")

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I've found myself in a strange situation. I have a background in programming -- mostly Python and PHP -- as well as motion graphics (After Effects). I've always passionately disliked Flash, but now that I've had a chance…

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## [XML photo gallery displaying images wrongly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-displaying-images-wrongly/257473)

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**Author:** [@tommiwalsh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tommiwalsh)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-displaying-images-wrongly/257473 "2008-04-14T16:22:47Z")

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Hi, I did the 'Photo Gallery using XML and Flash' tutorial on here, and it all worked great, until I added some more images to my photo list which weren't exactly the same width as all my original ones. Now the ones th…

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## [Zooming in Flex.AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zooming-in-flex-as3/257472)

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**Author:** [@derm116](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/derm116)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zooming-in-flex-as3/257472 "2008-04-14T15:49:35Z")

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Hi all, I was wondeirng if anyone had any good examples of zooming in Flex/AS3? I currently have a function which does mouse scroll zooming similar to google maps! For this i have a scale at function \*\* \[COLOR=#0033…

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## [Controlling download of Flash videos](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-download-of-flash-videos/257467)

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**Author:** [@ahc10008](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ahc10008)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-download-of-flash-videos/257467 "2008-04-14T15:28:06Z")

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Can anyone tell me how to control the loading of a Flash video. I'm new to Flash and have created a series of videos, averaging 3-5 min. ea. While everything seems to be working okay, I don't seem to have any control ove…

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## [How To - Remember Last Loaded Swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-remember-last-loaded-swf/257465)

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**Author:** [@schammy79](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/schammy79)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-remember-last-loaded-swf/257465 "2008-04-14T15:14:19Z")

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I want to add some unload function to my master swf, which will obviously unload any external swf already loaded into it, when I click a link to load another external swf... Here's my unload function: \[COLOR=#99330…

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## [Selecting MovieClip Instance](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selecting-movieclip-instance/257463)

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**Author:** [@ravenouszebra](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ravenouszebra)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selecting-movieclip-instance/257463 "2008-04-14T15:06:27Z")

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Hi, I have a button that creates instances of movie clips. What i am trying to do is... when i have multiple instances of the movie clip, i want to be able to click and highlight different ones so i can rotate them i…

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## [I don't undersatnd proper code layout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dont-undersatnd-proper-code-layout/257460)

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**Author:** [@tyrione](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tyrione)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dont-undersatnd-proper-code-layout/257460 "2008-04-14T14:42:47Z")

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Hey, I went through a tutorial book on Flash CS3 that included some AS3 in it. The book was very good and I feel that I have a fairly solid ground level understanding of the program and of the coding structure, but whe…

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## [Overlaping menu problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overlaping-menu-problem/257459)

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**Author:** [@roller](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/roller)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overlaping-menu-problem/257459 "2008-04-14T14:42:01Z")

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Hi all I am not an avid programmer myself but I have a "rather simple problem". I have a site that I'm developing, and I load movies from swf files as backgrounds. now the main menupoints have submenus, and I would lik…

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## [Fullscreen browser scrollbar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-browser-scrollbar/257456)

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**Author:** [@daidai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daidai)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-browser-scrollbar/257456 "2008-04-14T14:23:47Z")

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Fullscreen browser scrollbar, is that the name for them? basically a scrollbar on the right hand side of the browser window that moves the content up and down if its longer than a full page Can someone please direct me t…

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## [N00bie -- Site loads in IE, partial load in FF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/n00bie-site-loads-in-ie-partial-load-in-ff/257455)

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**Author:** [@vanetten\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vanetten_c)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/n00bie-site-loads-in-ie-partial-load-in-ff/257455 "2008-04-14T14:17:46Z")

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## [Passing variables from classes to swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-variables-from-classes-to-swfs/257454)

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**Author:** [@thatguythatsme](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thatguythatsme)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-variables-from-classes-to-swfs/257454 "2008-04-14T14:15:26Z")

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Hello all, I'm having trouble passing variables from an class which is loading this data from an xml file to a swf that this class is also loading. I want the swf file to use the some of the data contained in the ma…

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## [Dynamic loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-loading/257448)

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**Author:** [@BeechyBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BeechyBoy)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-loading/257448 "2008-04-14T13:10:48Z")

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Heres the example: Three buttons have appeared "Pizza", "Fish Finger Sandwich" and "Soup". When the button for Pizza is pressed then a Pizza MovieClip appears (driven by Papervision3D \*.DAE file) and is then unloaded onc…

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## [Control Loading and Unloading External SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-loading-and-unloading-external-swfs/257446)

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**Author:** [@tonix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tonix)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-loading-and-unloading-external-swfs/257446 "2008-04-14T13:03:49Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to load and unload a swf into my main stage however im trying to fade in and fade out the swf previously i had this in as2 which on pressing a button loaded the swf into a container(mc) using the followi…

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## [Please send the Scripting code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-send-the-scripting-code/257443)

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**Author:** [@gubba1986](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gubba1986)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-send-the-scripting-code/257443 "2008-04-14T12:34:55Z")

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\[FONT=Trebuchet MS\]\[COLOR=#ff0000\]\[/COLOR\]\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Trebuchet MS\]\[COLOR=#ff0000\]I am giving motion tweening in the movie clip but i want to know how to stop movie clip on mouse over please help any one ... send me…

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## [E-Shots](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e-shots/257433)

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**Author:** [@Desire](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Desire)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e-shots/257433 "2008-04-14T09:53:02Z")

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any of you guys send or have sent out e-shots out? The company I'm working for wants to start doing them and I'm a bit \[COLOR="SeaGreen"\]green\[/COLOR\] in that area so just wanted a bit of background info. how easy is…

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## [3 question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-question/257431)

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**Author:** [@rahul\_7star](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rahul_7star)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-question/257431 "2008-04-14T09:18:46Z")

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hi i want this answer , as these are basically asked in interviews... 1) what is the new features added to flash 8 2) what is the diff between attachmovieclip and duplicatemovie clip , and which one is best in terms…

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## [Coldfusion and Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coldfusion-and-flash/257430)

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**Author:** [@Alber\_Kidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alber_Kidd)\
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**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coldfusion-and-flash/257430 "2008-04-14T09:08:19Z")

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I need a step-by-step instruction about using coldfusion with flash CS3/Actionscript 3. Specifically how to get the results from a query and insert them into a text area.

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## [Importing flash files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-flash-files/257425)

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**Author:** [@NeoWeb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoWeb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-flash-files/257425 "2008-04-14T07:59:06Z")

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Hello all, I'm wondering if it is possible to create page turn effects with Previous and Next buttons in Flash, then import that file to html web pages. I have imported flash animation files to html web pages before, but…

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