# programming

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## [textInput](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textinput/240506)

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**Author:** [@owelowe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/owelowe)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textinput/240506 "2007-10-03T15:36:42Z")

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How do i save the input text in a variabel, i´ve tried this code but cant get it to work... var inText:String = textIn.text; btn\_1.onRelease = function(){ trace(inText); } the problem is when i trace it comes…

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## [\[sql\] - Single Quote in SQL Query](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sql-single-quote-in-sql-query/240503)

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**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sql-single-quote-in-sql-query/240503 "2007-10-03T15:23:52Z")

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Hey all, Running into a what I thought should be a small problem but it's going on an hour and I still can't figure it out :jail: Reading an excel file and running queries on Sheet names. The problem is when there i…

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## [Drag and Drop example](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-example/240500)

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**Author:** [@rgarimella](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rgarimella)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-example/240500 "2007-10-03T15:12:05Z")

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Hi Folks I was trying to create something similar like this http://preview.comcast.net/fan4/ Switch to Classic View on the top You can drag and drop movie clips in between 2 movie clips Check the slide Any co…

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## [MC appears randomly and falls down at the Y axis and makes an animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-appears-randomly-and-falls-down-at-the-y-axis-and-makes-an-animation/240498)

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**Author:** [@jost](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jost)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-appears-randomly-and-falls-down-at-the-y-axis-and-makes-an-animation/240498 "2007-10-03T14:52:32Z")

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Hi I have a movieclip (a raindrop), that should appear randomly on the stage at 8 different places every half a minute or so. The raindrop falls down the Y-axis and when it hits the bottom it splashes. Only one raindro…

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## [Having issues with the List component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-issues-with-the-list-component/240494)

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**Author:** [@dColumbus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dColumbus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-issues-with-the-list-component/240494 "2007-10-03T14:21:04Z")

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From Flash Media Server I am gathering a list of video's that are available to stream sent to my Flex 2 application. I then take the response (the list) and trace to make sure that it's there: // if i don't access the…

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## [Convert SWF to Image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-swf-to-image/240493)

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**Author:** [@tgjb007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tgjb007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-swf-to-image/240493 "2007-10-03T14:15:14Z")

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Hello All, I'm working on somewhat of a templated system where I've got a SWF file as a template and then people upload their own images and place them in the certain masked areas of the SWF to create like a scrapbook …

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## [Dynamic Deep Linking help with AS2 please?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-deep-linking-help-with-as2-please/240491)

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**Author:** [@RichGags](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RichGags)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-deep-linking-help-with-as2-please/240491 "2007-10-03T13:59:35Z")

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I was referred to the SWFAddress script, but I have been unsuccessful getting it to work with AS2. Does anyone have experience with this or have another suggestion on how to setup and use Dynamic Deep Linking with AS2 f…

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## [Loader component problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-component-problem/240488)

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**Author:** [@adityadev93](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adityadev93)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-component-problem/240488 "2007-10-03T13:42:17Z")

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Hi I am working on a flash website whose size may reach a total of 7 MB. That's why I have split the main content of the site into separate, smaller movies which are externally loaded into the main movie using loader and…

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## [\[AS/XML\] Width, height issue when loading swf into flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-xml-width-height-issue-when-loading-swf-into-flash/240485)

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**Author:** [@josuason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/josuason)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-xml-width-height-issue-when-loading-swf-into-flash/240485 "2007-10-03T13:21:37Z")

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I´m having a problem with loading in different swf files into the stage. If I use a empty movieclip (holder) nothing shows up but when I set the width and height of the holder\_mc the swf files show up but are zoomed in f…

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## [Protecting SWF from being downloaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/protecting-swf-from-being-downloaded/240484)

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**Author:** [@Zomis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zomis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/protecting-swf-from-being-downloaded/240484 "2007-10-03T13:21:33Z")

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I tried to download this game http://www.thegamehomepage.com/play/square-divide/ By right clicking this link and choose "save target as" http://www.thegamehomepage.com/play/square-divide/squaredivide.swf However, when …

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## [UIScollbar issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscollbar-issue/240483)

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**Author:** [@Ineedsleep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ineedsleep)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscollbar-issue/240483 "2007-10-03T12:59:49Z")

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I have a UIScrollbar that works fine however occassionally the thumb Part of the scrollbar doesnt appear (the bit that changes size the more info that is added) I have no idea what it is so any help would be really reall…

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## [FilereferenceList & bytesTotal/loaded; does it work?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereferencelist-bytestotal-loaded-does-it-work/240482)

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**Author:** [@geoken](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/geoken)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/filereferencelist-bytestotal-loaded-does-it-work/240482 "2007-10-03T12:42:23Z")

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If I put a progress event listener on a FileReferenceList, will bytesLoaded and bytesTotal reflect all files on the list?

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## [Rollover button with AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollover-button-with-as2/240478)

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**Author:** [@henry05](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/henry05)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollover-button-with-as2/240478 "2007-10-03T12:12:40Z")

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Hi, could anybody help me out on this? I am trying to build a website for my sister's wedding with photo album. Here's the link of the flash file for your reference. http://www.da-ric.com/main/main1.swf Problem is w…

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## [Variable Naming](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-naming/240477)

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**Author:** [@Qgeis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Qgeis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-naming/240477 "2007-10-03T12:00:39Z")

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I'm using loadVars in AS2 Flash 8 and PHP returns this string \[COLOR=Blue\]success=false&error\_message=xxx\[/COLOR\] The \[COLOR=Blue\]success\[/COLOR\] variable traces fine but \[COLOR=Blue\]error\_message\[/COLOR\] is always u…

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## [Kirupa tutorial - Adding Thumbnails - newby question!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-tutorial-adding-thumbnails-newby-question/240476)

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**Author:** [@PeteStarr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PeteStarr)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-tutorial-adding-thumbnails-newby-question/240476 "2007-10-03T11:40:22Z")

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Thought this tutorial was really well put together - got the sample code working no problem but I clearly don't understand it properly because I'm failing to modify it and don't understand why! Perhaps someone could help…

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## [Email in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-in-flash/240475)

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**Author:** [@nikneven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nikneven)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-in-flash/240475 "2007-10-03T11:34:09Z")

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ok, so i have a script that i am using as an email/php form on my site. It all works out fine when tested locally, but for some reason, i cant get it to work on the server. and yes, the server does run php mail stuff.…

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## [Levels?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/levels/240470)

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**Author:** [@Ancide](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ancide)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/levels/240470 "2007-10-03T09:14:53Z")

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Have searched but found nothing about levels in as3. All display objects when created are created on a layer or level, right? For example a loop which creates empty movie clips and then with the help of xml puts pict…

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## [AS2: Book-marks and Arrays](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-book-marks-and-arrays/240469)

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**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-book-marks-and-arrays/240469 "2007-10-03T08:55:11Z")

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I am making a small book-marking function that works by every frame having a global variable of the page title, when that page is selected I need that global variable to be added to an array that can then be accessed any…

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## [A simple button problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-simple-button-problem/240467)

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**Author:** [@tensaislim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tensaislim)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-simple-button-problem/240467 "2007-10-03T08:05:26Z")

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hello. I have some buttons animate when on rollover. The problem is when I rollout and QUICKLY roll back in the button "jumps" - basically jus' wacks out. Please see if you may know wat the problem is. I've attached …

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## [XML loading within class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-loading-within-class/240465)

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**Author:** [@Jimmeah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jimmeah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-loading-within-class/240465 "2007-10-03T07:39:22Z")

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Hey guys, i made an XML loader in flash with this tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flashcs3/using\_xml\_as3\_pg1.htm But when I'm trying to install this within my class, I don't seem to get it to work package …

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## [PHP site Flash menu - flash must not reload](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-site-flash-menu-flash-must-not-reload/240464)

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**Author:** [@Lancem71](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lancem71)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-site-flash-menu-flash-must-not-reload/240464 "2007-10-03T07:03:28Z")

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Hi, I have created a site in PHP with the flash links and animation being the header of the site then i have a text section for each section. My problem is that in the flash when a link is clicked it changes the name…

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## [getChildAt with totalFrames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getchildat-with-totalframes/240463)

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**Author:** [@patrickjv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/patrickjv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getchildat-with-totalframes/240463 "2007-10-03T06:59:12Z")

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I have a number of childs added in a movie, I'm using a for() loop to see if childs have reached the end of their individual timelines. If so, they'll be removed. childs have been put in array 'obj' . Now when I trace o…

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## [How do use a custom font for dynamic text?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-use-a-custom-font-for-dynamic-text/240459)

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**Author:** [@tivaelydoc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tivaelydoc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-use-a-custom-font-for-dynamic-text/240459 "2007-10-03T06:19:35Z")

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If I put a special font for my dynamic text, it will only show up on people who have that font installed. Is there a way to load the font into the flash or something that will let me use a custom font?

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## [Sending variables to Javascript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variables-to-javascript/240457)

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**Author:** [@ff45t1z](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ff45t1z)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variables-to-javascript/240457 "2007-10-03T05:40:55Z")

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Hey all, I'm just wondering about something. I have everything else working in this example. But I'm quite confused about how to accomplish this. What I have built, is a news system loading from XML, it loads up in a d…

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## [F8 AS xml event handler problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as-xml-event-handler-problem/240454)

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**Author:** [@KDragon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KDragon)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as-xml-event-handler-problem/240454 "2007-10-03T04:03:05Z")

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I'm working with AS 2.0. Well I have the xml load in my constructor so I know I make the call to load the xml before I call the getTeam function but I've read that the xml won't necessarily load right away or something l…

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## [WPF CheckBox Rendering Problem + Solution](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wpf-checkbox-rendering-problem-solution/240453)

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**Author:** [@chakkaradeep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chakkaradeep)\
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**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wpf-checkbox-rendering-problem-solution/240453 "2007-10-03T03:48:13Z")

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Ok, this might not be an issue for all systems, but few (like mine :cubs:) Here is the problem. I will explain with screenshots First, the good one which is from Vista Control Panel, \[image\] And the bad one which…

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## [Layered flash movies: Bottom layer not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/layered-flash-movies-bottom-layer-not-working/240446)

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**Author:** [@d3v1an7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/d3v1an7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2007, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/layered-flash-movies-bottom-layer-not-working/240446 "2007-10-03T01:35:24Z")

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I asked this on the "Client Side" board as a css z-layer question, but the more I think about it, I'm pretty sure this is a flash issue... I have 2 movie clips on top of each other. The top layer is a half-transparent …

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## [Singleton display objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/singleton-display-objects/240440)

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**Author:** [@axiomflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/axiomflash)\
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**Last updated:** [October 2, 2007, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/singleton-display-objects/240440 "2007-10-02T23:58:46Z")

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Wow thats a boring title! I am trying to create a singleton class, that extends Sprite. It seems to work correctly, but it doesn't actually update the screen. If I access my instance and change the properties (x,y,a…

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## [HELP! AS2 \[Flash 8\] x & y pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-as2-flash-8-x-y-pan/240439)

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**Author:** [@zer05um](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zer05um)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2007, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-as2-flash-8-x-y-pan/240439 "2007-10-02T23:55:22Z")

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OK, I've followed the tutorial \[kirupa.com - Interactive Image Panning, Page 1\], and I've kinda got the x-pan working, but it does overshoot the image for some reason. I even managed to get the y-pan to work too, but i…

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## [Math.cos inverse?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-cos-inverse/240434)

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**Author:** [@icekube12jr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icekube12jr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2007, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/math-cos-inverse/240434 "2007-10-02T22:30:20Z")

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Does a Math.cos inverse method exist? If not, anyone know the code to make that method? Thanks icekube12jr

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