# programming

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## [DDL Portfolio Navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ddl-portfolio-navigation/232343)

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**Author:** [@james182](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/james182)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ddl-portfolio-navigation/232343 "2007-07-13T00:09:04Z")

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How would i build a portfolio navigation like this: i have the SWFaddress and got it working... but not sure how to build it into the below. http://www.drawingart.org/#/our\_projects/websites is it using xml and php / m…

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## [Monitoring Files Downloaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/monitoring-files-downloaded/232341)

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**Author:** [@wyclef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wyclef)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/monitoring-files-downloaded/232341 "2007-07-12T23:41:30Z")

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anyone know what a simple way would be to monitor what files people r downloading or to receive a notice everytime a file is downloaded?

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## [5 button all refer to same function, which goes MOUSE\_DOWN](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-button-all-refer-to-same-function-which-goes-mouse-down/232340)

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**Author:** [@dfm\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dfm_)\
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**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-button-all-refer-to-same-function-which-goes-mouse-down/232340 "2007-07-12T23:39:09Z")

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5 button all refer to same function, can catch which button was MOUSE\_DOWN? Don't like to make 5 different function for just one variable to change.

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## [Why won't this &@!#%$ work?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-wont-this-work/232339)

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**Author:** [@vmarvaso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vmarvaso)\
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**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-wont-this-work/232339 "2007-07-12T23:08:02Z")

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im trying to write nodes to an existing xml file by using the following excerpt from my php script but when i run it, the new item just replaces the previous one instead of appending it!?!?! $write\_string .= "\<items\>"…

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## [External swfs wont load when the movie is played in browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs-wont-load-when-the-movie-is-played-in-browser/232335)

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**Author:** [@sidecho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sidecho)\
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**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs-wont-load-when-the-movie-is-played-in-browser/232335 "2007-07-12T22:29:31Z")

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When the main swf is played with flash it works and the external swfs load fine. But when I try to play the main swf in a browser the external swfs do not load. I can find no reason why this happens because the paths ar…

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## [Sql Vs Xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sql-vs-xml/232333)

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**Author:** [@sergio1980](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sergio1980)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sql-vs-xml/232333 "2007-07-12T22:00:34Z")

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I already designed the concept for an online flash directory. In a way part of the interface will be similar to the following kirupa tutorial which access the information from an XML file: http://www.kirupa.com/web/xm…

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## [Is there a way to load vector text into Flash CS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-vector-text-into-flash-cs3/232327)

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**Author:** [@azrael201](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/azrael201)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-load-vector-text-into-flash-cs3/232327 "2007-07-12T21:05:56Z")

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I have these Illustrator CS3 files with vector text and I don't know if FlashCS3 has a class that can load Illustrator files? what is the best/easiest way to load the text from each file while maintaining each of the t…

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## [Oh My! Please help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oh-my-please-help/232323)

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**Author:** [@Hallowed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hallowed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oh-my-please-help/232323 "2007-07-12T20:18:04Z")

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nevermind...thanks...have a great day!!!

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## [How to do a Flash pop out?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-do-a-flash-pop-out/232321)

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**Author:** [@dru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dru)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-do-a-flash-pop-out/232321 "2007-07-12T20:05:11Z")

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Hi, Sorry if this was discussed before, but I don't really know the correct way to describe this trick so it's been hard to search for. What I mean is not the traditional pop up windows, but those flash ads that pop …

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## [AS2 - firefox/ie bug with onEnterFrame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-firefox-ie-bug-with-onenterframe/232320)

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**Author:** [@albino](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/albino)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-firefox-ie-bug-with-onenterframe/232320 "2007-07-12T19:45:11Z")

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Hey, ok, this is driving me crazy. The gallery I am working on works fine when I preview it, and fine in IE, but not fine in firefox. you can see it here: http://munkydesigns.co.uk/burl I have narrowed it down …

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## [Dynamic text glitch?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-glitch/232319)

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**Author:** [@ParadoxFox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ParadoxFox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-glitch/232319 "2007-07-12T19:32:51Z")

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Hey all, I've been using dynamically loaded text in my flash files for a website, and up until now its been working fine. However, I recently made an unfortunate discovery: When I publish my site to my drive, it looks pe…

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## [Best way of loading FLV?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-of-loading-flv/232317)

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**Author:** [@bluecarnumber9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bluecarnumber9)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-of-loading-flv/232317 "2007-07-12T19:15:03Z")

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Hi everyone, It appears the best way to load an flv sitting on the server is by using the Media Component. Unfortunately I'm using MX 2004 (actionscript 2.0) instead of MX 2004 Professional. Is there another good way t…

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## [Updating game via .as files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-game-via-as-files/232316)

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**Author:** [@Byte1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Byte1)\
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**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-game-via-as-files/232316 "2007-07-12T19:12:00Z")

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Im working on a Flash that loads all its scripts and stuff from external .as files. Basically making the .swf a client of sorts to display and execute, while the .as files on server contain all the functions and basicall…

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## [Connector class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connector-class/232315)

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**Author:** [@slopps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slopps)\
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**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connector-class/232315 "2007-07-12T19:02:10Z")

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update: Connector is finished and here to download: To see a working example: http://www.sammyjoeosborne.com/FlashTests/connectorExample.swf Hey everyone, I'm wanting to write a Connector class for my first jump into A…

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## [Does anybody know what this is?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anybody-know-what-this-is/232314)

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**Author:** [@edgewood58](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/edgewood58)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anybody-know-what-this-is/232314 "2007-07-12T18:20:26Z")

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I'm such a flash person and don't use asp or even html much Does anybody know why this would be in an html page and what it's used for? Thanks &lt;form name="\_\_aspnetForm" method="post" action="default.aspx" id="\_\_a…

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## [ASP HTML mail not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/asp-html-mail-not-working/232313)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaJonah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JoshuaJonah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/asp-html-mail-not-working/232313 "2007-07-12T18:14:35Z")

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I'm using CDO to send an html message but it's not ending up html on the other side: ... Body2 = "\<table bgcolor='#E6680E' width='100%' height='100%'\>\<tr\>\<td\>\<center\>\<br /\>\<br /\>\<table width='550' border='0' cellpadd…

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## [Help Please - expanding menu with embedded movie clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-please-expanding-menu-with-embedded-movie-clips/232311)

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**Author:** [@raptOne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raptOne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-please-expanding-menu-with-embedded-movie-clips/232311 "2007-07-12T17:43:56Z")

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Any help would be greatly appreciated, I can't figure out why this isn't working! I am building a menu that has some motion to it and grows - It is a type of balancing scale with four main spheres, and when you rollover…

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## [Form: php validation help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-php-validation-help/232308)

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**Author:** [@Utech22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Utech22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-php-validation-help/232308 "2007-07-12T16:41:45Z")

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I am doing a test validation form, I am not getting the error message to display; here is the code: \<?php #-----CHECK SUBMITTION ---------- if (isset($\_POST\['action'\]) || ($\_POST\['action'\] == 'submitted')) { #-----CH…

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## [Loading External movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-movie/232306)

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**Author:** [@3dtoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3dtoon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-movie/232306 "2007-07-12T16:24:21Z")

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Hi I'm trying to figure out how can I fix this problem: I have a button in my main movie scene that I have this action: on (release) { loadMovieNum("scroll.swf", 2); The scroll.swf file fills up the whole screen, but…

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## [Optimization for Speed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-for-speed/232305)

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**Author:** [@Wedge\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wedge_Man)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimization-for-speed/232305 "2007-07-12T16:10:09Z")

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Hey Guys, I'm making an AS3.0 Isometric Game for my Senior Year Project at school. Things are progressing well but I wanted to ask about best practices or things to keep in mind as far as optimization goes. Key ques…

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## [AS3 Loading AS2 swf with \_level0 references](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loading-as2-swf-with--level0-references/232304)

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**Author:** [@cybernetal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cybernetal)\
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**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loading-as2-swf-with--level0-references/232304 "2007-07-12T16:08:59Z")

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So here's the situation: AS3.SWF file loads a AS2.SWF and this AS2.SWF loads multiple clips trying to access \_level0. Of course, this is breaking. Anyway to force \_level0 on the AVM1 AS2 swfs so the when the child clip…

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## [Multi-Level Platform Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-level-platform-game/232303)

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**Author:** [@MellySue](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MellySue)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-level-platform-game/232303 "2007-07-12T15:58:32Z")

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I searched the forums and browsed through what seemed like 8 billion posts and couldn't find any answer, so I apologize if there's some huge post about this somewhere. I teach a basic Flash class for kids and one of my…

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## [Yarg! - why can't i align flash w/detection kit?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yarg-why-cant-i-align-flash-w-detection-kit/232301)

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**Author:** [@natronp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/natronp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yarg-why-cant-i-align-flash-w-detection-kit/232301 "2007-07-12T15:53:35Z")

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i'm using the adobe flash detection kit (client side detection). The html page calls a javascript function that gets passed the object/embed tag attributes and writes them to the page if flash is detected. this works,…

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## [Accessing compile-time constants](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-compile-time-constants/232300)

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**Author:** [@quackor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/quackor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-compile-time-constants/232300 "2007-07-12T15:51:27Z")

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on the stage I have a movie clip that is tied to class Test, inside it I have another movie clip that I named "child". Since under publish settings I have it checked to "Automatically declare stage instances" I was hopin…

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## [Working with PHP in AS 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-php-in-as-3-0/232295)

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**Author:** [@danielKirupin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danielKirupin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-php-in-as-3-0/232295 "2007-07-12T15:32:24Z")

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I there a new way to work with PHP in actionscript 3.0 ? if yes where can I find a good reference on all the different methods I need to know. IF not, the same question applies, where can I find reference to how to work …

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## [PHP Contact Form - Layout and special characters problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-contact-form-layout-and-special-characters-problems/232288)

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**Author:** [@4lex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/4lex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-contact-form-layout-and-special-characters-problems/232288 "2007-07-12T14:03:33Z")

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Hello Kirupan people. I followed this tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/web/php\_contact\_form.htm and it works great. However, I'm having a few problems with the layout and special characters such as ç, á, â, ã and so on. …

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## [Table Cell BG Color With CSS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/table-cell-bg-color-with-css/232283)

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**Author:** [@jillymo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jillymo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/table-cell-bg-color-with-css/232283 "2007-07-12T12:50:13Z")

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Can I set specific cells of a table to be a different color using css? I have looked through this and other forums and am not coming across this specific issue. It seems maybe the entire table has to be set to the same b…

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## [AS2 Error Class Import](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-error-class-import/232278)

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**Author:** [@ChromeDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChromeDemon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-error-class-import/232278 "2007-07-12T11:18:19Z")

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I dont have a clue import mx.managers.DepthManager; a\_btn.onRelease = function() { b\_btn.setDepthTo(DepthManager.kTop); var b\_depth:Number = b\_btn.getDepth(); trace(b\_depth); } b\_btn.onRelease = function() { a\_btn.se…

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## [Starting up in fullscreen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-up-in-fullscreen/232275)

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**Author:** [@lelep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lelep)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/starting-up-in-fullscreen/232275 "2007-07-12T10:22:09Z")

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It seems there is a limitation in going fullscreen without any user action (mouse click or keyboard). Is there someone who found out a workaround on this? My problem is going fullscreen during application startup, i.e. s…

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## [Button wont stay selected!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-wont-stay-selected/232274)

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**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-wont-stay-selected/232274 "2007-07-12T09:34:39Z")

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I'm at a loss as to how to get my magic buttons to stay 'selected' or highlighted until the next button is clicked. The highlighted state is 'released' (weird - but that's the case) I've done an all-nighter & and am ha…

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