# programming

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## [Help an XML Gallery Run Automatically](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-an-xml-gallery-run-automatically/245242)

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**Author:** [@studiozang](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/studiozang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-an-xml-gallery-run-automatically/245242 "2007-11-27T19:47:56Z")

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I've tried a number of options, but nothing seems to work with my existing code. So I'm asking for help. Basically I've got a gallery that now needs to run automatically after 5 seconds. It's a very basic XML driven gall…

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## [Import image to stage becomes too small](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-image-to-stage-becomes-too-small/245239)

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**Author:** [@artcoder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artcoder)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-image-to-stage-becomes-too-small/245239 "2007-11-27T19:25:55Z")

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Have this ever happened to you? I imported an JPG image to stage. But when I look at the image on stage, it looks too small -- much smaller than the image native size. Normally, it should import at the image's native…

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## [Screen Size Requirement Message](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-size-requirement-message/245236)

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**Author:** [@scottybuckets](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scottybuckets)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-size-requirement-message/245236 "2007-11-27T18:51:55Z")

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Does anyone know how or can point me in the direction of how to accomplish this. if you go to: http://www.addition.com.au/ when you resize the browser it pops up a message that explains that you need a minimum resoluti…

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## [\[php\] Mvc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mvc/245235)

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**Author:** [@rschoenbach](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rschoenbach)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mvc/245235 "2007-11-27T18:50:28Z")

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Has anybody built one from scratch? If so please post a reply. I would like to talk to you regarding the implemenation. Thanks

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## [AMFNet Examples?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/amfnet-examples/245232)

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**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/amfnet-examples/245232 "2007-11-27T18:37:15Z")

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Anyone have some examples of using AMFNet with Flash/AS3? I'm pretty much a .Net noob...learning as I go. I have followed the instructions on the amfnet site and still can't seem to get it to work. http://amfnet.openm…

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## [Controlling sequence of multiple FLVs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-sequence-of-multiple-flvs/245223)

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**Author:** [@MBSn21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MBSn21)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-sequence-of-multiple-flvs/245223 "2007-11-27T17:01:08Z")

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\[FONT=Arial\]Hi, I'm looking for a way to control the sequence of 4 flvs with conditionals. Upon page load, Video1.flv plays and continues onto Video2.flv. If the user hits pause at any time, I'd like the Waiting.flv v…

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## [Dynamically Reference a MovieClip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-reference-a-movieclip/245220)

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**Author:** [@mediumman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mediumman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-reference-a-movieclip/245220 "2007-11-27T16:47:58Z")

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I have a variable setup for a specific movieClip and i want to be able to reference that movieclip with an i++ ....I am specifically talking about the "new\_mc" variables.....they don't seem to be picking up in the functi…

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## [Html alignment and flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-alignment-and-flash/245218)

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**Author:** [@max999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/max999)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-alignment-and-flash/245218 "2007-11-27T16:44:50Z")

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I want to align my swf inside the html page on the left side with no margins , i tried many different way but no luck, the problem is that my swf has a pic that is all the way to the left and when i see in the html there…

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## [\[AS 2\] Firefox Bug](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-firefox-bug/245217)

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**Author:** [@josuason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/josuason)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-firefox-bug/245217 "2007-11-27T16:29:54Z")

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I have this random goto frame and play function on frame 1 and in the end of the animation I have it set to go back to frame 2 and loop the animation. This works great in Safari, I´m going home to try it out on my PC b…

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## [Mini Map](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mini-map/245215)

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**Author:** [@paulcybulski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paulcybulski)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mini-map/245215 "2007-11-27T16:10:24Z")

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I need to create a mini map like the one in this link: http://senocular.com/flash/source.php?id=0.76 Its pretty aint it? Well that one is done with images...I need to be able to create a minimap of an MC which has dyna…

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## [loadMovie problems.... still :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-problems-still/245212)

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**Author:** [@Ubermeowmix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ubermeowmix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-problems-still/245212 "2007-11-27T15:55:50Z")

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Right I don't understand why I cant control each \_x and \_y position of the thumbs loaded into the movieClips? It just displays one, I need them spaced so you can see them. Code: \_root.createEmptyMovieClip('thumbHo…

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## [Creating a customisable quiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-customisable-quiz/245210)

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**Author:** [@Divardo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Divardo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-customisable-quiz/245210 "2007-11-27T15:49:14Z")

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Hi, at the moment I have a quiz very similar to the quiz template which macromedia/adobe give users. My structure of the application is that I have one scene which deals with a welcome screen and the menus. I then have a…

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## [Tree Component is not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tree-component-is-not-working/245204)

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**Author:** [@alonosorocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alonosorocks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tree-component-is-not-working/245204 "2007-11-27T13:48:48Z")

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hiee guys, am new to this forum, pls help me if u can understand my problem. look, according to one tutorial i created a Tree component .fla which includes TreeNavMenu.as import mx.controls.Tree; class TreeNavMenu…

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## [Money poorly spent?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/money-poorly-spent/245199)

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**Author:** [@Ubermeowmix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ubermeowmix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/money-poorly-spent/245199 "2007-11-27T11:30:32Z")

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Just bought a new flash 8 action script 2.0 book and I'm going through the custom classes section. This is Motion.as, say hello he's only a few hours old! class Motion extends MovieClip{ function Motion(){ …

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## [AS2:: String query](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-string-query/245191)

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**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-string-query/245191 "2007-11-27T10:12:55Z")

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I have a string that looks something like this: TestString - "1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0" I need to create some sort of loop (I think) to search though the string and look to see if it contains any 1's. How was I go about thi…

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## [The class content won\`t show online](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-class-content-won-t-show-online/245190)

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**Author:** [@liquidFusion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liquidFusion)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-class-content-won-t-show-online/245190 "2007-11-27T09:59:29Z")

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Hi. I have an swf file that uses an ActionScript class (which, in turn, loads two xml files). All types of functionality and interaction is controlled by this class. The .swf file is marely a shell holding a logo and t…

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## [How to get computer info?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-computer-info/245188)

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**Author:** [@Anthalus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anthalus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-computer-info/245188 "2007-11-27T09:07:27Z")

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Hello guys! I remember once to read about how flash can get computer info. Any ideas how? i need something like mac adress, hd serial and some stuff like that. Thanks!

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## [Header problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/header-problem/245184)

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**Author:** [@function4](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/function4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/header-problem/245184 "2007-11-27T07:56:19Z")

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I've tried reading other topics on this subject..but I can't figure it out I'm getting this: Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /\*\*myaddress\*\*/header.php:4) in /myaddr…

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## [\[HELP\]Placing external loaded swf on stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-placing-external-loaded-swf-on-stage/245183)

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**Author:** [@mr\_n00](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mr_n00)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-placing-external-loaded-swf-on-stage/245183 "2007-11-27T07:36:41Z")

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hi, folks, I am trying to place a swf file on the stage on a specific position. But i can't manage to figure out how... I mean, after the event is load (the onCompleteHandler function) i use the addchild, but i reckon i …

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## [Question about changing the texts inside a notepad](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-changing-the-texts-inside-a-notepad/245182)

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**Author:** [@asoako](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asoako)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-changing-the-texts-inside-a-notepad/245182 "2007-11-27T07:18:48Z")

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Do you guys know any tutorial about changing the text inside a notepad? Coz i need to create a newschanger, where the user can just type the news text online in flash. And all of it will just save in a notepad I alre…

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## [Flash file uploader 503 Error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-uploader-503-error/245181)

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**Author:** [@initialdx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/initialdx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-uploader-503-error/245181 "2007-11-27T07:09:49Z")

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Hi there, I have created a file uploader with flash using the FileReference class, however I keep on getting a 503 error at the end of the file upload and the file never actually uploaded onto the server. I believe my …

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## ["%" symbol does not get passed from php into flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbol-does-not-get-passed-from-php-into-flash/245180)

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**Author:** [@jarmanje](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jarmanje)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbol-does-not-get-passed-from-php-into-flash/245180 "2007-11-27T07:00:34Z")

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Hello, i have a php file which generates an out put of this Code: Material0=10043&Family0=2&Colour0=2&Colour20=0&Style0=3&Description0=100% Superfine Cotton - Classic White However, for some reason the "%" symbol is de…

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## [Embeded FLV video doesn't play when swf is loaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embeded-flv-video-doesnt-play-when-swf-is-loaded/245176)

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**Author:** [@jeevster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeevster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embeded-flv-video-doesnt-play-when-swf-is-loaded/245176 "2007-11-27T06:07:12Z")

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Hello again. My last question was answered and I can now navigate back and forth between my parent page and the swf page I open in a content loader movie. However the flv files that I have placed in the swf don't play …

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## [Actionscript Rain](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-rain/245169)

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**Author:** [@protonxp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/protonxp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-rain/245169 "2007-11-27T03:46:29Z")

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Hi, I've been wondering how to make a good rain effect with actionscript .... anyone got any ideas? :huh: Proto

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## [Class instances](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-instances/245166)

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**Author:** [@swizz182g](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/swizz182g)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-instances/245166 "2007-11-27T03:06:28Z")

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Is there a way to dynamically find out how many instances of a class are on the stage? i want to be able to create any number of instances of a class and be able to return a number value that shows how many instances h…

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## [Skew Corner Points of Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skew-corner-points-of-movie-clip/245165)

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**Author:** [@banjomamo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/banjomamo)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/skew-corner-points-of-movie-clip/245165 "2007-11-27T03:05:04Z")

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Is there a way to skew the corner points of an MC so I can fake some 3D animation? The transform tool can only skew in limited directions. I need to be able to move actual corner points. I can use the sub selection tool …

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## [Error when using "dispatchEvent()"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-when-using-dispatchevent/245163)

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**Author:** [@bradley\_sz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bradley_sz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-when-using-dispatchevent/245163 "2007-11-27T02:54:12Z")

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G'day all, I am trying to use "dispatchEvent()" to create a custom event that I have a listener listening out for, and I call out the event as follows: dispatchEvent(new Event="End"); This returns the following err…

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## [Relative MovieClip control help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/relative-movieclip-control-help/245162)

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**Author:** [@bradley\_sz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bradley_sz)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/relative-movieclip-control-help/245162 "2007-11-27T02:46:34Z")

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I have 2 MovieClips inside a parent MovieClip and cannot control one from the other... \[frowning\] The following do NOT work when called from Child 1: parent.child2\_mc.gotoAndPlay("Start"); parent.child2\_mc.alpha = 0; …

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## [Need help on hidden movieClips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-hidden-movieclips/245161)

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**Author:** [@kinokunya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kinokunya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-hidden-movieclips/245161 "2007-11-27T02:26:32Z")

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Hi all, This is the basic setup \[image\] hidden\_mc is a symbol with opacity of 1%, which will rest on top of the 4 movieclips. the grey parts are also opacity of 1% so that they look transparent. hidden\_mc.\_visible …

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## [Calling a button from another location](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-a-button-from-another-location/245156)

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**Author:** [@function4](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/function4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2007, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-a-button-from-another-location/245156 "2007-11-27T00:59:06Z")

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I have a nav bar with buttons that change pages and such, but I also want another button that goes to the same pages. The button loads a random image and then I want it to call the appropriate button it is in the nav ba…

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