# programming

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## [\[CSS\] IE doesn't understand width=50%](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-ie-doesnt-understand-width-50/249079)

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**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\
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**Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-ie-doesnt-understand-width-50/249079 "2008-01-15T03:14:31Z")

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I have a class called "half". It's a basic float left with width of 50%. On my page, I have two main halves and two additional inner halves inside the left main half. IE 6 & 7 both play a cruel joke on me by displaying m…

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## [Need help with calculator!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-calculator/249077)

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**Author:** [@jimdasaint](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimdasaint)\
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**Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-calculator/249077 "2008-01-15T02:48:51Z")

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Hi, I am working on a simple pocket calculator movie and although I have some experience with Actionscript 2 but I must produce the calculator using Actionscript 3. I have found an old example posted on this forum here…

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## [Code to change the depth of a sprite/Movieclip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-to-change-the-depth-of-a-sprite-movieclip/249076)

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**Author:** [@sargeonline](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sargeonline)\
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**Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-to-change-the-depth-of-a-sprite-movieclip/249076 "2008-01-15T01:28:38Z")

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Hey, Is there actionscript code to change the depth of a sprite on the stage? I'm currently working on a small little project where I have 4 circles rotating around. When objectB hits objectA I want objectB to appear…

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## [Could Flex build a Dreamweaver copy cat app?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/could-flex-build-a-dreamweaver-copy-cat-app/249075)

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**Author:** [@tripdragon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tripdragon)\
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**Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/could-flex-build-a-dreamweaver-copy-cat-app/249075 "2008-01-15T01:25:36Z")

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I have this weird idea that I want to make a sudo wysiwyg html tool. But just for css in the web page itself. Lets start over. I want to use a programing lang and a UI kit to make a wys... tool to build web sites m…

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## [Weird problem with firefox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-problem-with-firefox/249073)

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**Author:** [@dudeman001](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dudeman001)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-problem-with-firefox/249073 "2008-01-15T01:17:31Z")

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this is my friends website and she is having problems with her site, it works fine in IE and Safari but not in firefox here is the site http://kathybruins.com/welcome.html If anyone knows what is wrong please help.

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## [XML embedding issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-embedding-issue/249072)

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**Author:** [@2Hit6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/2Hit6)\
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**Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-embedding-issue/249072 "2008-01-15T00:46:43Z")

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I have an FLV player which uses the Flash List component to choose which file to play. The list is obtained from an XML file. Now, it works fine on its own, but when I load this FLV player .swf file from another .swf f…

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## [Navigating an MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigating-an-mc/249070)

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**Author:** [@odd\_foo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/odd_foo)\
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**Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigating-an-mc/249070 "2008-01-15T00:36:09Z")

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Hello - I am using Flash CS3 to build an interactive Map for a local Real Estate Agent. It sucks, but I'm trying to add in nice little features to make her life easier. What I want to do is make an MC with 16 frames. f…

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## [tabIndex, textfields and movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tabindex-textfields-and-movieclips/249063)

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**Author:** [@marcusJones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcusJones)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tabindex-textfields-and-movieclips/249063 "2008-01-14T23:35:23Z")

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Hello all, So I have a fairly straightforward login page that I am trying to set the tab order for. Everything seems to be working fine, the only quirk is when you tab to the first movieclip in the list, you have to use …

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## [Best way to animate things in front and behind](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-animate-things-in-front-and-behind/249061)

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**Author:** [@sargeonline](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sargeonline)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-animate-things-in-front-and-behind/249061 "2008-01-14T23:28:38Z")

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Hi, I have come up with a little project where I want to have 4 balls spinning around. They're different colours and they animate around sort of like planets orbiting the sun. Anyway, if you did this really quick in fl…

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## [Associative Array Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/associative-array-question/249057)

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**Author:** [@No\_44](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/No_44)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/associative-array-question/249057 "2008-01-14T22:57:47Z")

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Hello all, I am having an interesting problem on a flash game that I am trying to create. Basically, I am trying to create multiple copies of the same MC and allow users to position them in various places around the st…

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## [Kirupa XML Photogallery question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-xml-photogallery-question/249056)

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**Author:** [@max999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/max999)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-xml-photogallery-question/249056 "2008-01-14T22:53:06Z")

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Does anybody knows how to make the next and prev button in the Kirupa XML photogallery code disappear(prev) when the first image is loaded and (next) when the last one is loaded and then be both visible when there's an i…

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## [Is there a shortcut for this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-shortcut-for-this/249055)

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**Author:** [@sann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sann)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-shortcut-for-this/249055 "2008-01-14T22:32:53Z")

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Dragging multiple still images from the library so that each image goes into a separate frame? (I'm doing a timelapse of 300 images) Something like option-drag...? And while I'm asking, is there a shortcut for dragging…

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## [Playing back what is in my array?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-back-what-is-in-my-array/249054)

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**Author:** [@Starpromo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Starpromo)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-back-what-is-in-my-array/249054 "2008-01-14T22:21:20Z")

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Hey guys, So i have been making an interactive keyboard that plays sounds as you roll over there buttons. I have made it so when my key has been rolled over it sends its name to my array. Now Im struggling to get the…

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## [Flash vs. Animated GIF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-vs-animated-gif/249053)

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**Author:** [@vegas77](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vegas77)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-vs-animated-gif/249053 "2008-01-14T22:18:55Z")

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I recently bought a flash template which looked really cool. However after realizing I was in over my head and reading numerous posts on Flash sites I am thinking that I should scrap the Flash altogether. It is an awesom…

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## [mysql\_fetch\_object mystery (php5)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-fetch-object-mystery-php5/249051)

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**Author:** [@jwopitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jwopitz)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-fetch-object-mystery-php5/249051 "2008-01-14T22:13:06Z")

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Hi, folks. I am rather new to PHP. I am creating an application where I am using AMFPHP, Flex and MySQL. On one of my php methods I am trying to return a value object or a mysql query. return mysql\_fetch\_object…

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## [How To Find Pixel Width Of A Dynamically Loaded Text Box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-find-pixel-width-of-a-dynamically-loaded-text-box/249050)

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**Author:** [@jguerilla](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jguerilla)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-find-pixel-width-of-a-dynamically-loaded-text-box/249050 "2008-01-14T22:07:40Z")

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Hey guys Im having a serious issue I gotta figure out for a flash piece. I have four text areas that are dynamically loaded in via actionscript. They rotate with a photo slideshow that happens above the text. The issue I…

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## [Action Script for volume control](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-for-volume-control/249049)

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**Author:** [@jibber4568](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jibber4568)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-for-volume-control/249049 "2008-01-14T22:04:22Z")

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Hi all. Ok i have developed an XML mp3 player as part of an assignment i have due in tomorrow. I have everything working fine apart from the volume control. We have only been taught how to do sound on and sound off. …

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## [XML for Flash application structure](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-for-flash-application-structure/249046)

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**Author:** [@theonlycarmire](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theonlycarmire)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-for-flash-application-structure/249046 "2008-01-14T21:46:46Z")

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I posted this in the Actionscript 3.0 forum as well, but I think it pertains to both. I am a designer/coder, but certainly not a developer. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Hello all! I'm working on a project t…

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## [Controlling sound channel via actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-sound-channel-via-actionscript/249045)

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**Author:** [@pr1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pr1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-sound-channel-via-actionscript/249045 "2008-01-14T21:45:40Z")

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I have an wmv video the is currently in mono. I've converted this video into an FLV format and now need to be able to use both channels (left & right) with sound. Currently only the right channel has sound. The audio …

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## [XML GAllery Style Ipod](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-style-ipod/249043)

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**Author:** [@satiss](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/satiss)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-style-ipod/249043 "2008-01-14T21:42:57Z")

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I'm looking for a source code like this gallery http://www.flashband.net/flash\_videos/short\_video\_flow\_black\_ext01.swf Anyone? Thanks Marc

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## [Project XML structure](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/project-xml-structure/249042)

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**Author:** [@theonlycarmire](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theonlycarmire)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/project-xml-structure/249042 "2008-01-14T21:41:12Z")

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Hello all! I'm working on a project that is a "build your own" type of system. The client needs to be able to select and deselect most of the products. Some items are required for others to be available. What I hope to…

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## [Need Help Understanding Some ActionScript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-understanding-some-actionscript/249041)

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**Author:** [@macrolific](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/macrolific)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-understanding-some-actionscript/249041 "2008-01-14T21:36:50Z")

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I'm quite a bit over my head, but I've been assigned the task of completing this Flash application. The original designer is now off the job and unavailable. Specifically, I need to get a Flash form that already contai…

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## [Trying to make a simple GoToAndPlay Button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-make-a-simple-gotoandplay-button/249040)

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**Author:** [@lukeslytalker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lukeslytalker)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-make-a-simple-gotoandplay-button/249040 "2008-01-14T21:28:35Z")

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So I just got Flash CS3 and was really digging it until I needed to make a simple, "GoToAndPlay", button. I tried using AS2 as I was getting nothing but errors with AS3. I've been looking all over the web as well as t…

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## [Embedding Issues - SWF MP3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedding-issues-swf-mp3/249037)

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**Author:** [@drunkel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drunkel)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedding-issues-swf-mp3/249037 "2008-01-14T21:08:03Z")

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Okay, I am not a big Flash guy, however, my colleauge designed a SWF w/ MP3, Preloader, etc for me to plug into an existing webpage. The SWF calls the MP3, Preloader from the same folder. I uploaded this folder to the …

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## [Newb Help - Timeline Vs Script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newb-help-timeline-vs-script/249036)

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**Author:** [@jaemo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jaemo)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newb-help-timeline-vs-script/249036 "2008-01-14T20:57:37Z")

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Hi all. This is my first post so I will try to make a good impression on the community I am asking for help from \[smiley\] I have a project due in about a months time: My client is having an AGM (Annual General Meeti…

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## [FLV Playback Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-issue/249034)

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**Author:** [@BentHelix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BentHelix)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-issue/249034 "2008-01-14T20:38:45Z")

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Hello to everyone... Here's my problem- I've followed the tutorial on gotoAndLearn for building a custom FLV player, and up until recently it worked flawlessly both locally and on the web. However, after updating to …

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## [CS3 Movie Transparency Issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-movie-transparency-issues/249033)

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**Author:** [@ericisshort](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ericisshort)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-movie-transparency-issues/249033 "2008-01-14T20:34:46Z")

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Has anyone here made transparent movies using CS3? I am currently working on a menu in Flash8 and am having issues in firefox when I make the movie transparent. Just wondering if I should just remake it in CS3 to fix it. …

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## [Dynamic MovieClip Names](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-movieclip-names/249032)

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**Author:** [@xohol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xohol)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-movieclip-names/249032 "2008-01-14T20:18:43Z")

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Ok, im just making the switch over to AS3. ive tried to search, but can't find the results (im not even sure what this is called) how do i convert the following into AS3? Specifically the main\["b" + i\]. My buttons…

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## [Dynamically Resize Stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-resize-stage/249031)

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**Author:** [@choule](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/choule)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-resize-stage/249031 "2008-01-14T20:16:43Z")

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Hi everyone! I was hoping someone could give me some help here. I've been looking for a tutorial on how to dynamically change the size of the stage at a certain frame (I am using ActionScript 3.0). Thank you so much for …

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## [Convert colors: BGR to RGB](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-colors-bgr-to-rgb/249027)

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**Author:** [@ushka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ushka)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-colors-bgr-to-rgb/249027 "2008-01-14T19:52:18Z")

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\[FONT=Arial\] I've searched a few times, but I can't seem to find how to reverse this formula which takes Visual Basic's BGR format and turns it into RGB: var RGB = (color & 0x000000ff) \<\< 16 | (color & 0x0000FF00…

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