# programming

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## [\[PHP\] Any good books to recommend?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-any-good-books-to-recommend/238894)

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**Author:** [@Neolumi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neolumi)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-any-good-books-to-recommend/238894 "2007-09-16T20:55:36Z")

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Hi! I was wondering if anyone out there could recommend me some decent PHP books with an emphasis on: caching/ building scalable heavy load websites, templating, ecommerce, oop can't say I conder myself intermediat…

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## [Problem with loading multiple images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-loading-multiple-images/238889)

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**Author:** [@realitybites](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/realitybites)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-loading-multiple-images/238889 "2007-09-16T19:27:32Z")

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i want to make a thumbnail scroller therefore i need multiple images loaded. loading the pictures is not a problem. what i need is, i want to treat these images like any DisplayObject; meaning i need to use width, heigh…

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## [Actionscript 3.0 Books](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-0-books/238886)

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**Author:** [@Risuun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Risuun)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-0-books/238886 "2007-09-16T19:09:32Z")

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I am wanting to invest in some books to help me learn Actionscript 3.0 as well as having reference material accessible. However, I only have Flash CS3. Most of the books I see are only about Flex. There are some differen…

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## [Listener Object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listener-object/238881)

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**Author:** [@dynastyjp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dynastyjp)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/listener-object/238881 "2007-09-16T18:33:46Z")

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I am trying to have flash listen for a loadClip event when a button mc called portfoliob is released. When the loadClip event is triggered I'd like flash to then create another MC called container2 and load a .swf called…

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## [Create button column in XML gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-button-column-in-xml-gallery/238879)

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**Author:** [@ponyack](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ponyack)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-button-column-in-xml-gallery/238879 "2007-09-16T17:27:43Z")

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Hi, I am trying to create columns with the album/gallery link. I have done some research but I am not having much luck. Here's what I am trying to do: 1. gallery 1 4. gallery 4 2. gallery 2 5. gallery 5 3.…

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## [Categories and Sub Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/categories-and-sub-categories/238872)

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**Author:** [@dreamerp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dreamerp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/categories-and-sub-categories/238872 "2007-09-16T16:38:32Z")

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Hello, I am working on a catalog that would consist of top level categories and sub categories underneath that. What can I use in PHP that will loop the sub categories so I can have unlimited categories under unlimited…

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## ['Stickies' application - design pattern suggestions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stickies-application-design-pattern-suggestions/238865)

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**Author:** [@3stripe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3stripe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stickies-application-design-pattern-suggestions/238865 "2007-09-16T14:04:52Z")

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Hi folks, I'm building my first AS3 project - a 'Stickies' style application to assign tasks to people. Basically just a nice visual wrapper for multiple (and draggable) to-do lists I guess... I'm trying to work out …

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## [Want to ignore Child clicks?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/want-to-ignore-child-clicks/238862)

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**Author:** [@Psaldorn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Psaldorn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/want-to-ignore-child-clicks/238862 "2007-09-16T13:45:08Z")

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Hi all, This problem has partly evolved from another thread, but I've made a bit of progress and need a little (more) advice. I have a waypoint drawing system that works within a limited "drawRegion", then you click…

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## [Weather forcast](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weather-forcast/238861)

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**Author:** [@Theofiel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theofiel)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weather-forcast/238861 "2007-09-16T13:26:15Z")

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Hi all, is it possible to integrate a weather forecast in a flash movie, from the weatherforecast site I have this code: \<iframe width="120" height="160" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="http://gratis.weer.nl/mete…

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## [Xml+Xmlserver Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-xmlserver-problem/238852)

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**Author:** [@sweethero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sweethero)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-xmlserver-problem/238852 "2007-09-16T06:37:51Z")

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Hi , I listen xmlSocket with onXML in my project. My Code : server.onXML = function(gelenveri:XML) { gelenveri.ignoreWhite = true; trace(gelenveri) var xmlAction = gelenveri.firstChild.firstChild.attributes.action…

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## [\[Java\] Loss of Precision](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-loss-of-precision/238849)

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**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-loss-of-precision/238849 "2007-09-16T05:52:57Z")

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I got these errors in my function that prints out a byte in 1's and 0's. I don't get why it's saying that there will be a loss of precision if a byte type in Java is 8 bits and I assigned exactly 8 bits to that byte type…

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## [Can't stop Loader from playing on complete](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-stop-loader-from-playing-on-complete/238846)

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**Author:** [@Soviut](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Soviut)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-stop-loader-from-playing-on-complete/238846 "2007-09-16T04:59:10Z")

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I'm having an issue with the Loader class. It seems that when the load completes, before the COMPLETE event can fire, the Loader populates its .content property with the movieclip and immediately starts playing it. Thi…

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## [Random images wont load after embedding flash into site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-images-wont-load-after-embedding-flash-into-site/238844)

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**Author:** [@d3v1an7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/d3v1an7)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-images-wont-load-after-embedding-flash-into-site/238844 "2007-09-16T04:05:59Z")

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Hey forums \[smile\] Pretty weird issue here! I guess the example will explain better than words: Heres a direct link to the swf. (Flash Player 9 Req) http://www.co-opp.net/images/flash/flash-banner.swf Note that it lo…

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## [Flash newbie (ComboBox)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-newbie-combobox/238843)

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**Author:** [@pepichur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pepichur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-newbie-combobox/238843 "2007-09-16T03:52:07Z")

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Hello everyone! I need help! I got this project where I have to put also a jump menu so I thought about comboBox the only problem is that I've never used it before Basicaly I need that every item in the menu jumps to a d…

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## [Camera scaling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/camera-scaling/238842)

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**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/camera-scaling/238842 "2007-09-16T02:59:58Z")

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hi everyone! I've got a little camera problem.. I'm making this fighting game where the player can move around on the screen, But the camera ALWAYS shows the 2 players on the screen.. So.. If Player1 and Player2 are…

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## [Double MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/double-mc/238841)

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**Author:** [@Andy1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Andy1)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/double-mc/238841 "2007-09-16T02:58:52Z")

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Is there anyway of creating two exact MC's with the same instance and do the exact same action? For example, on MouseDown, I tell the Mc named "test" to play(); And two MC's respond to that.

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## [Dynamically rotating an object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-rotating-an-object/238840)

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**Author:** [@arunforce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arunforce)\
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**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-rotating-an-object/238840 "2007-09-16T01:20:56Z")

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Ok, I wrote some code for the thing I was working on, yet the problem is that when you grab the wheel and spin it again, I want it to stay in the same position and rotate instead of reseting. (The holes are markers) T…

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## [Window focus on javascript pop ups](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/window-focus-on-javascript-pop-ups/238838)

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**Author:** [@dogandking](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dogandking)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/window-focus-on-javascript-pop-ups/238838 "2007-09-16T00:51:31Z")

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Quick question for you javascript gurus... HOw do I get the window to focus....come to the top while activated on a pop up. Here's the lovely script I got off Kirupa that rocks.. Just need this little adjustment. …

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## [Interactive Image Panning & Alpha Channel Masking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-panning-alpha-channel-masking/238836)

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**Author:** [@genizah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/genizah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-panning-alpha-channel-masking/238836 "2007-09-16T00:29:16Z")

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hi all again, i have a problem with Interactive Image Panning & Alpha Channel Masking. without panning codes masking is working but with panning i can't see my masked area. code is below and icant find where i am wrong o…

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## [\[CSS\] Page Height](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-page-height/238834)

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**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-page-height/238834 "2007-09-15T23:51:02Z")

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Alright, I'm hoping for a quick response for this one. See: http://www.rhfbla.org/?test Now in a resolution like mine (1280x800), the footer should be flush with the bottom of the browser. Anything higher like 1280x…

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## [Check if MovieClip is already on stage?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/check-if-movieclip-is-already-on-stage/238830)

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**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/check-if-movieclip-is-already-on-stage/238830 "2007-09-15T22:37:37Z")

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hi, I have a movie clip that is added to the stage.. by the instance name of "ITEM1" Is there a way to check if a particular movieclip/instance is already on the stage? Maybe something along the lines of i…

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## [How do I change the volume of an mp3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-volume-of-an-mp3/238819)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-volume-of-an-mp3/238819 "2007-09-15T18:40:25Z")

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I know it has something to do with soundTransform, but I've been trying to get it working for a few hours now and no luck. Here is my code to start the song. If you cant tell by byte array I am making a spectrum analyzer…

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## [Movieclip \> to bitmap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-to-bitmap/238816)

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**Author:** [@Xannax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Xannax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-to-bitmap/238816 "2007-09-15T18:25:11Z")

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I'm confused. See, I had this project for a client: a square webpage, made out of little squares that rotate when going from when page to another. So what I did was: 1) Load page 2 2) Hide page 1 3) create as many squa…

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## [Air in Flash CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-in-flash-cs3/238811)

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**Author:** [@Flasher111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flasher111)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-in-flash-cs3/238811 "2007-09-15T17:15:08Z")

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hi@all, i download the trail version from Adobe flash CS3 because i want to know how the new as3 works. Then i found an install file to install AIR on Flash CS3. I am really happy that it is possible to creat AIR files w…

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## [Scoring system in a game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scoring-system-in-a-game/238809)

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**Author:** [@fw2803](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fw2803)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scoring-system-in-a-game/238809 "2007-09-15T15:04:50Z")

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Hi there I'm now creating a scoring system for my game. So when the player destroys an enemy, the score will hop up. There's a big problem. In my game, every enemy building and unit has a health value. When the value…

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## [How to remove items from contextMenu?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-remove-items-from-contextmenu/238808)

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**Author:** [@Anthalus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Anthalus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-remove-items-from-contextmenu/238808 "2007-09-15T15:01:36Z")

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hello guys! well, i was trying to make a contextMenu. and everything was working fine till i had more than 15 items (contextMenu doesnt support) in the menu since i needed to build my menu each time i click it, i use…

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## [Assign same custom class multiple symbols](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assign-same-custom-class-multiple-symbols/238807)

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**Author:** [@jiropole](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jiropole)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assign-same-custom-class-multiple-symbols/238807 "2007-09-15T14:59:16Z")

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I'm new to AS3 (and Flash in general) so maybe I'm trying to move lateral to convention, but here. Hopefully someone has input. I have a case where I want to create multiple symbols, but I want each of them to associa…

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## [Sending variables from Flash to php and back to Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variables-from-flash-to-php-and-back-to-flash/238805)

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**Author:** [@psych](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psych)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variables-from-flash-to-php-and-back-to-flash/238805 "2007-09-15T13:10:24Z")

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I am trying to send two String variables to php and from php back to Flash where i am trying to display them in TextField. The problem is that i keep geting this error: Error #2101: The String passed to URLVariables.d…

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## [Slideshow - Confused newbie would like complete solution!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-confused-newbie-would-like-complete-solution/238803)

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**Author:** [@cubanate](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cubanate)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-confused-newbie-would-like-complete-solution/238803 "2007-09-15T11:54:41Z")

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I am trying to produce something very simple:- I have folders of images 'Folder1','Folder2,'Folder3' etc. In each folder I have a textfile with a variable called count In each folder I have images titled 'photo1.jpg', …

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## [Can this work? 0\<\_root.numberA\<150](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-this-work-0--root-numbera-150/238797)

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**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-this-work-0--root-numbera-150/238797 "2007-09-15T09:54:07Z")

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hi, I have this actionscript here.. if (140\<\_root.P1\_Power\<280) { gotoAndPlay("Fall2"); } and say.. root.P1Power = 200 But it doesn't seem to work... Is this how i'm suppose to write this st…

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