# programming

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## [General Question on Usage of Flash Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-question-on-usage-of-flash-component/231615)

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**Author:** [@kt\_sc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kt_sc)\
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**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-question-on-usage-of-flash-component/231615 "2007-07-06T06:29:17Z")

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I am making a flash application. What i want to make somewhat resembles the storefront of the iTunes store. Different sections should be displayed, such as new items, adverts.. Is it possible to develop each of these m…

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## [Need some help with swf and flv linking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-swf-and-flv-linking/231613)

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**Author:** [@anangbhai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anangbhai)\
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**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-swf-and-flv-linking/231613 "2007-07-06T06:03:58Z")

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Hi all, I’m running this plugin called WP-Greybox on my website. You can see an example \[URL=“http://www.anangbhai.com/vincent-price-explains-cricket/”\]here. The very awesome benefit of this plugin is that I merely hav…

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## [Unicode font words spacing problem in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unicode-font-words-spacing-problem-in-flash/231612)

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**Author:** [@jamna](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jamna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unicode-font-words-spacing-problem-in-flash/231612 "2007-07-06T06:00:00Z")

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Hi guys, I'm making a flash trivia section in flash in which i got all trivia facts from a XML file I want to show these facts in Hindi \*\*unicode fonts \*\*thats why I set the proerties of my dynamic text field in flash …

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## [Parsing multi paragraph XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parsing-multi-paragraph-xml/231609)

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**Author:** [@stebbo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stebbo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parsing-multi-paragraph-xml/231609 "2007-07-06T05:38:16Z")

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Hello All, I am a complete newbie to PHP and XML although I am a programmer and have a good understanding of HTML. I came across an XML parser (the intermediate one) by Jubba I think it was on the kirupa site which d…

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## [Accessing plain text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-plain-text/231606)

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**Author:** [@Rezmason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rezmason)\
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**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-plain-text/231606 "2007-07-06T04:42:34Z")

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E4X looks pretty useful– if you plan on storing information in an XML file. But does Flash offer an easy way to grab data from a plain text file? The folks I'm working with shouldn't have to worry about tags and whatnot …

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## [Yet Another Collision Detection Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yet-another-collision-detection-question/231604)

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**Author:** [@bpdp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bpdp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yet-another-collision-detection-question/231604 "2007-07-06T04:07:02Z")

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I'm using this tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/advanced\_collision.htm but using bitmap images. I can't use bitmapData because I have to target flash 7 and lower. as you can see it's still using …

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## [Integratign Radio Buttons with Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/integratign-radio-buttons-with-flash/231603)

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**Author:** [@bustabusta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bustabusta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/integratign-radio-buttons-with-flash/231603 "2007-07-06T03:55:00Z")

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\*\* I want to have the customer be able to click the radio button under the product they want to buy, and then when they click the submit button they would be fowarded to paypal.The problem is that the flash radio compo…

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## [HELP needed:AS noobie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-as-noobie/231601)

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**Author:** [@HQ23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HQ23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-as-noobie/231601 "2007-07-06T02:48:55Z")

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i need actionscripts for loading a screen saver whenever there is inactivity; and returns to the particular screen when there is. bcos the presentation includes a movie, i need the code to detect the movie as activity an…

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## [Text/Bullet List Builds/Transitions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-bullet-list-builds-transitions/231597)

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**Author:** [@53effie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/53effie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-bullet-list-builds-transitions/231597 "2007-07-06T02:27:08Z")

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Hi Folks, I have a block of text consisting of several bullet points. I now want to turn this list into a build which automatically wipes or reveals each bullet point individually as you would in a Powerpoint presentat…

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## [AS1 syntax conversion to AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as1-syntax-conversion-to-as2/231595)

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**Author:** [@Head\_In\_A\_Pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Head_In_A_Pan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as1-syntax-conversion-to-as2/231595 "2007-07-06T01:34:56Z")

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Hello! I am having trouble converting some old syntax - Flash is having trouble with the removeMovieClip("square" add counter); Any suggestions would be appreciated: while (Number(counter)\<=31) { rem…

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## [Tell-a-friend script with custom template - ASP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-a-friend-script-with-custom-template-asp/231591)

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**Author:** [@vishalraj9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vishalraj9)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tell-a-friend-script-with-custom-template-asp/231591 "2007-07-06T00:31:30Z")

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Hi all, Iam trying to build a basic tell-a-friend script in ASP.One friend can input his name, email & his friend's email in the form on the website & click Submit. Upon that, the process.asp file will process the reques…

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## [USE get URl in sliding menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-get-url-in-sliding-menu/231590)

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**Author:** [@saac76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saac76)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-get-url-in-sliding-menu/231590 "2007-07-06T00:17:52Z")

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I have little problem in use get URl in sliding menu because if I use get url in same button , it doesent work the sction script good çthanks

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## [rollOut animation...any help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-animation-any-help/231589)

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**Author:** [@dotlovedot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dotlovedot)\
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**Last updated:** [July 6, 2007, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-animation-any-help/231589 "2007-07-06T00:02:22Z")

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hey everyone, i'm trying to figure out how to produce a smooth transition when you roll off of a button...can anyone provide some help? thanks a ton in advance!

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## [ftp\_mkdir](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ftp-mkdir/231584)

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**Author:** [@Patch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Patch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ftp-mkdir/231584 "2007-07-05T22:27:00Z")

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I found some code to create directories via ftp, but I can't get it too work \[frowning\] // create directory through FTP connection function FtpMkdir($path, $newDir) { $server='ftp.yourserver.com'; // ftp …

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## [Loader Component Not Working Correctly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-component-not-working-correctly/231583)

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**Author:** [@joesmithf1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joesmithf1)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-component-not-working-correctly/231583 "2007-07-05T22:16:29Z")

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Hello Everyone, I have the 'main' page(main.swf), and an external file page(external.swf). I have added a "loader" component into my 'main' page, so when an user click on a button or link, it will load the external…

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## [Slideshow autostart, button and music](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-autostart-button-and-music/231582)

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**Author:** [@bigmike](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigmike)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-autostart-button-and-music/231582 "2007-07-05T22:08:40Z")

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I am about as new to Flash MX 2004 as you can get and need some help. I don't know much about code. Here is what I am trying to do: I created a slideshow using the template provided with Flash MX 2004 Profesisonal and…

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## [HELP! am stuck here - have to figure this out ASAP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-am-stuck-here-have-to-figure-this-out-asap/231578)

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**Author:** [@matthewdaniels](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewdaniels)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-am-stuck-here-have-to-figure-this-out-asap/231578 "2007-07-05T21:28:32Z")

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Hey guys, this may be a simple something for another person to answer, but i just cant seem to get it working correctly. I have a flash intro that is full bleed at 1468 x 1000, and I want it to scale (no bmps in it) …

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## [FlashObject in \<div\> not working in IE on refresh?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashobject-in-div-not-working-in-ie-on-refresh/231577)

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**Author:** [@freakmod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freakmod)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashobject-in-div-not-working-in-ie-on-refresh/231577 "2007-07-05T21:25:28Z")

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Hey, I am using Kirupa's FlashObject script on a page where I have flash objects that are set to 100% size inside \<div\> elements. I want to be able to make Javascript calls from flash to resize the div's whenever the f…

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## [This is an INsensitive case](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-is-an-insensitive-case/231576)

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**Author:** [@Dokratos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dokratos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-is-an-insensitive-case/231576 "2007-07-05T21:06:34Z")

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Hey guys! Can I make this Array case insensitive? Array.prototype.contains = function(searchValue) { var i = this.length; while (i--) { if (this\* == searchValue) { return true; } } return false; }; If so…

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## [Put parameters in a function called by the "change" event of a combobox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/put-parameters-in-a-function-called-by-the-change-event-of-a-combobox/231575)

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**Author:** [@emiliet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/emiliet)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/put-parameters-in-a-function-called-by-the-change-event-of-a-combobox/231575 "2007-07-05T21:03:57Z")

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Hello everyone, As the title of my post might be a little hard to catch, let me explain a bit more... I've got several combobox. When changing their value, each of them launch the same action, except that they do it …

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## [Can I duplicate & edit MovieClip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-duplicate-edit-movieclip/231573)

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**Author:** [@eupompe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eupompe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-duplicate-edit-movieclip/231573 "2007-07-05T21:01:30Z")

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I am working on same layout design for my portfolio Nav/subNavigation systems. Instead of starting over for all the same layout design, can I simply duplicate an existing MovieClip and edit the content of text and so on …

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## [Modifying Movie clips after they have been created with AddChild();](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modifying-movie-clips-after-they-have-been-created-with-addchild/231572)

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**Author:** [@fishbulb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fishbulb)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modifying-movie-clips-after-they-have-been-created-with-addchild/231572 "2007-07-05T20:47:15Z")

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\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=DarkRed\]For newest question: Go to last post.\[/COLOR\] So i'm making a little tank game and i made it so whenever i click a movie clip gets created and is rotated and positioned at the end of the turret bar…

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## [Help keep loaded movieclip over other loaded movieclips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-keep-loaded-movieclip-over-other-loaded-movieclips/231570)

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**Author:** [@domdom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/domdom)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-keep-loaded-movieclip-over-other-loaded-movieclips/231570 "2007-07-05T20:29:32Z")

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I’m loading an external swf that is a button to close other loaded movies. I want it to stay above all the other movies at all times so that the user has a way to close them and go back to the main stage. There are butto…

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## [Help with Image Animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-image-animation/231569)

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**Author:** [@SquirtGun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SquirtGun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-image-animation/231569 "2007-07-05T20:25:48Z")

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Hello, I have 3 images. I need to create a smooth animation from these 3 images. Looking for any references that would help me do this. I don't think normal tweening will work for this. Thanks for any help. ~squi…

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## [Possible to identify email browser?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-to-identify-email-browser/231568)

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**Author:** [@bellcr8v](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bellcr8v)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/possible-to-identify-email-browser/231568 "2007-07-05T20:16:36Z")

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I wrote a very simple email app for a client. Wouldn't you know it. The boss uses Lotus Notes and it doesn't support CSS and it also will not download the images in the HTML emails. &^$#@!@#^&%$! Any way around this? …

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## [Help resizing border for different size images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-resizing-border-for-different-size-images/231567)

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**Author:** [@nywinsitagain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nywinsitagain)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-resizing-border-for-different-size-images/231567 "2007-07-05T20:12:15Z")

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I have been reading throug a lot of the posts and need some help. Here is the flash: // set random # variables - each must be 0 for first 'while' loop below var randomNum = 0; var randomNumLast = 0; // parent contain…

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## [Saving a filled form - Script Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-a-filled-form-script-needed/231565)

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**Author:** [@rohitjain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rohitjain)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-a-filled-form-script-needed/231565 "2007-07-05T19:58:55Z")

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Hi Folks, I want to create a form that has a save and submit button, when the user will fill the entire form and click on the save, it should be saved with the details he has filled in on his local machine so that he …

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## [Fadin in / out](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fadin-in-out/231563)

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**Author:** [@Theofiel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theofiel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fadin-in-out/231563 "2007-07-05T19:46:28Z")

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I've been searching the forum whole night and came up with some posts but I just can get it to work,please some help is needed. I want background picture1 fade out and picture 2 fade in on menu click, so here is what I…

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## [Overhead RPG Map Scrolling problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overhead-rpg-map-scrolling-problem/231559)

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**Author:** [@Heytherejake](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Heytherejake)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overhead-rpg-map-scrolling-problem/231559 "2007-07-05T19:14:10Z")

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For some reason I can't delete the thread, but I solved my problem :). Now my spoil dropping script wont work. Here's my script: var newDepth:Number = getNextHighestDepth(); var newClip = attachMovie("gold\_mc","gold"…

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## [Looking for Livedocs updates feedback](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-livedocs-updates-feedback/231556)

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**Author:** [@senocular](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/senocular)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-livedocs-updates-feedback/231556 "2007-07-05T18:17:33Z")

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Scan through the following LiveDocs page: http://livedocs.adobe.com/flash/9.0/main/00000035.html Notice how livedocs now how inline updates noted in the text. Do you like how this is done? Do you have suggestions for…

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