# programming

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## [Regex](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regex/231553)

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**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regex/231553 "2007-07-05T18:02:23Z")

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I'm in the process of learning Regex at the moment, but I've come to a stump. What does the reg ex to find a string wrapped in certain characters look like? E.g.: Say I want to find a string wrapped in {:: and ::}, suc…

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## [Events under MovieClips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/events-under-movieclips/231543)

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**Author:** [@dataxa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dataxa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/events-under-movieclips/231543 "2007-07-05T16:43:08Z")

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Problem is: I have floor movieclip to which I added eventListener. If user clicks on floor, then unit moves there. Problem is that unit is also movieclip and if i want to click on floor behind the unit, then it means c…

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## [Help with adding thumbnails to the photo gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-adding-thumbnails-to-the-photo-gallery/231542)

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**Author:** [@dzi9r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dzi9r)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-adding-thumbnails-to-the-photo-gallery/231542 "2007-07-05T16:22:31Z")

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I am using this tutorial for my gallery. I don't want scrolling thumbnails and I don't want them to load dynamically. My thumbnails are already on the page - I want to be able to click on one and have it load into to t…

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## [Making a PHP News Reader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-php-news-reader/231537)

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**Author:** [@samuelr27921](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/samuelr27921)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-php-news-reader/231537 "2007-07-05T15:45:42Z")

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Hello, How can I make Flash Read a PHP News Like http://www.raven-symone.org/updates/show\_news.php . lntxt is my text area I came up with this code but its not working myData = new LoadVars(); myData.onLoad = functi…

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## [Exported .mov opens fine when transferred via flash-drive, but not via FTP download](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exported-mov-opens-fine-when-transferred-via-flash-drive-but-not-via-ftp-download/231534)

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**Author:** [@viddiewell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/viddiewell)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exported-mov-opens-fine-when-transferred-via-flash-drive-but-not-via-ftp-download/231534 "2007-07-05T15:39:14Z")

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I've exported a flash movie to .mov which opens in Quicktime from my desktop without a problem. I've since uploaded it to my FTP site for distribution to other people. When others try to open it they get a "The movie c…

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## [Xsl, Xml Php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xsl-xml-php/231533)

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**Author:** [@Patch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Patch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xsl-xml-php/231533 "2007-07-05T15:38:41Z")

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Not really sure where to post this either server or client side. Anyway. I have an XSL file that displays information from an XML file into text fields. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get it so that I could modi…

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## [Help! converting eps to a button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-converting-eps-to-a-button/231531)

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**Author:** [@diddybop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/diddybop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-converting-eps-to-a-button/231531 "2007-07-05T15:24:37Z")

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Hi everyone, im new to this forum. I need some help, im working on a flash project for work and im stuck... Im working with vector images... i imported an eps image into flash and i need to convert image to a button... …

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## [Tweaking Claudio's scroller](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweaking-claudios-scroller/231529)

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**Author:** [@mrhat557](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrhat557)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweaking-claudios-scroller/231529 "2007-07-05T15:15:45Z")

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Hello, I am referencing Claudio's scroller for this: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27214 I need to make the scrollbar and arrows invisible when they aren't needed (when height of text is short enough…

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## [Dealing with very fast mouse actions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dealing-with-very-fast-mouse-actions/231527)

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**Author:** [@contrast](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/contrast)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dealing-with-very-fast-mouse-actions/231527 "2007-07-05T15:08:30Z")

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I have created a game with AS 3.0 and CS3 that uses the mouse as the only input. It is a puzzle game where you have to place tiles on a board. You drag and drop them where you want. It works well, except that I can "b…

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## [Template editor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/template-editor/231523)

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**Author:** [@telit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/telit)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/template-editor/231523 "2007-07-05T14:52:15Z")

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Hello! I want to make a Template Editor in Flash cs3 or Flex2 If you have some cool ideas please express them on forum. P.s Templates will be wrote in Html & Css.

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## [FLV Cuepoint Question -- go to CuePoint?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-cuepoint-question-go-to-cuepoint/231520)

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**Author:** [@GeoffR](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GeoffR)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-cuepoint-question-go-to-cuepoint/231520 "2007-07-05T14:39:44Z")

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Hi, I am new to FLV, and am having difficulty working out a few things about playing the FLV (for player 8). 1) Is there a way to prevent the black box appearing at the start and end of my video clip? It looks nasty. …

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## [Help at the end of my CS3 trial, my FLA didn't save changes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-at-the-end-of-my-cs3-trial-my-fla-didnt-save-changes/231518)

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**Author:** [@somnamblst](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/somnamblst)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-at-the-end-of-my-cs3-trial-my-fla-didnt-save-changes/231518 "2007-07-05T14:22:33Z")

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but my SWFs have all the up to date changes. Is there a good free decompiler I can use to recreate my FLAs? BTW Flash did not warn me it wasn't saving my files Or should I just redo all my work?

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## [Loading external swf - won;t display?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-won-t-display/231517)

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**Author:** [@snowfruit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snowfruit)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-won-t-display/231517 "2007-07-05T14:09:49Z")

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I have the following code in the first frame of my fla which also contains the empty movieclip mcWheels: // Include Flash functionality import flash.display.Loader; import flash.net.URLRequest; //import flash.events.E…

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## [Lide Rider Functionality](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lide-rider-functionality/231514)

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**Author:** [@fezile30](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fezile30)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lide-rider-functionality/231514 "2007-07-05T14:05:19Z")

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Hi Kirupas!!! My name is Fezile Mlungu. I'm writing from Cape Town, South Africa. I am wondering if one has seen the following game: http://www.official-linerider.com/play.html. I have the following questions: Is…

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## [Line Rider Functionality](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/line-rider-functionality/231513)

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**Author:** [@fezile30](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fezile30)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/line-rider-functionality/231513 "2007-07-05T14:04:01Z")

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Hi Kirupas!!! My name is Fezile Mlungu. I'm writing from Cape Town, South Africa. I am wondering if one has seen the following game: http://www.official-linerider.com/play.html. I have the following questions: Is…

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## [Hide some grahic](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-some-grahic/231512)

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**Author:** [@Zahmet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zahmet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-some-grahic/231512 "2007-07-05T14:03:23Z")

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Hi, im very new to flash, but I have a Simple layout and a button and when I press the button I want some new things to be displayed. The way I thought it could work would be to have the button jump to the next keyfram…

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## [PHP code printing--worked, then stopped working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-code-printing-worked-then-stopped-working/231511)

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**Author:** [@callie17](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/callie17)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-code-printing-worked-then-stopped-working/231511 "2007-07-05T13:57:58Z")

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\[LEFT\]I screwed up. I have a php script that's feeding me info from my database, and was working like a dream until I renamed and moved the PHP file (and adjusted my sendandload properties accordingly). Then it stoppe…

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## [My First Game (What comes next?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-game-what-comes-next/231510)

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**Author:** [@mattd8752](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattd8752)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-first-game-what-comes-next/231510 "2007-07-05T13:56:29Z")

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The game has had major updates. It can be seen here: http://www.mattdsworld.com/games/Bounceball/play/ Read my latest posts for more info.

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## [:Void different Flash 8 and Flash 6](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/void-different-flash-8-and-flash-6/231509)

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**Author:** [@ChromeDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChromeDemon)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/void-different-flash-8-and-flash-6/231509 "2007-07-05T13:44:32Z")

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Howdy I have this Function: function executeCallback():Void { mySender(); trace("CALLBACK"); }; When I export my movie in Flash 8 Actionscript2 everything works fine. When I export it as Flash 6 AS 1 i get the foll…

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## [mod\_rewrite?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mod-rewrite/231508)

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**Author:** [@mwis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mwis)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mod-rewrite/231508 "2007-07-05T13:38:17Z")

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Hi, Im relatively new to Mod\_rewrite (who isnt!), ive spent a good few hours reading up and i haven’t been able to get it to do what i want! The situation: I have a e-commerce store with url's like.. sotrename.co…

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## [textWidth problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textwidth-problem/231502)

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**Author:** [@Crasher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Crasher)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textwidth-problem/231502 "2007-07-05T12:39:03Z")

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Hi Folks I got a little problem which I cant seem to figure out. I created a dynamic textfield and used textWidth to determine the width which worked fine but when I update the text textWidth still returns the width of…

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## [CS3 IDE horrible performance](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-ide-horrible-performance/231498)

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**Author:** [@Flashkiddy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flashkiddy)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-ide-horrible-performance/231498 "2007-07-05T10:50:32Z")

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I am mocking up a website in FLASH CS3, but the IDE is so slow compared to Flash 8. Just wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing this too. I am working with several rounded rectangles in different sizes. I use 9-…

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## [3D\_menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-menu/231497)

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**Author:** [@montyT](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/montyT)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-menu/231497 "2007-07-05T10:44:16Z")

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hi does any one knows how to do this type of menu http://www.kangaroos.com/uk/ than click on shoes link \[smile\]

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## [Email form help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-form-help/231495)

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**Author:** [@Rayn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rayn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-form-help/231495 "2007-07-05T09:13:45Z")

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ok so i made this really simple form in flash. just somethin so i dont have to use php or anything for now. i have this little problem heh. on (release) { getURL(“mailto:xxx@comcast.net"+"?subject=Info Request”+“&bo…

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## [Basic AS help needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-as-help-needed/231494)

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**Author:** [@Zhet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zhet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-as-help-needed/231494 "2007-07-05T09:07:33Z")

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i need some basic help with my code as = random(4); if (as == 0) { this.\_x += 5; this.\_y += 2; } if (as == 1) { this.\_x -= 5; this.\_y += 2; } if (as == 2) { this.\_x += 7; } if (as == 3) { …

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## [Please help: error importing flash.text.TextFormat in CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-error-importing-flash-text-textformat-in-cs3/231493)

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**Author:** [@namkavenia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/namkavenia)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-error-importing-flash-text-textformat-in-cs3/231493 "2007-07-05T08:59:05Z")

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I get the error "The class or interface 'flash.text.TextFormat' could not be loaded" everytime I try to import it. same problem with other types. seems they're just not there. I'm on a mac, if that's relevant.. The on…

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## [A couple general Flash questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-couple-general-flash-questions/231491)

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**Author:** [@lilymc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilymc)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-couple-general-flash-questions/231491 "2007-07-05T08:47:38Z")

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1) I'm creating a site for someone, and I made a flash banner, with Flash 8. I don't think I used any features that are limited to Flash 8 (like filters, etc) but will it work the same even if a visitor has an older flas…

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## [Does flash keep entire timeline in memory?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-flash-keep-entire-timeline-in-memory/231483)

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**Author:** [@bopeep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bopeep)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-flash-keep-entire-timeline-in-memory/231483 "2007-07-05T06:52:08Z")

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I'm creating a separate assets.swf that contains all of the graphics to be used in my main.swf. There are quite a few graphics. I'd like to be able to dynamically create instances of each of them in my custom class files…

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## [What to do with this 3D thing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-3d-thing/231481)

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**Author:** [@pingnak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pingnak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-3d-thing/231481 "2007-07-05T06:38:27Z")

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Oh well, never mind. Half a pong game gets 5 posts, a 3D engine stirs no interest.

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## [FLV paths on CD](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-paths-on-cd/231479)

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**Author:** [@ibmaxed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ibmaxed)\
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**Last updated:** [July 5, 2007, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-paths-on-cd/231479 "2007-07-05T06:17:21Z")

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Hi am used to director but am doing a project in Flash, I have a main movie, into that loads another movie using (loadMovie("Chapter3/ch3vid.swf","mt\_mc");) this works fine, (ch3vid.swf") has an FLV vid with controls for…

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