# programming

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## [Whats wrong with this](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-this/227925)

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**Author:** [@LordArkain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LordArkain)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-this/227925 "2007-06-03T22:57:44Z")

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\[COLOR=red\]EDIT\[/COLOR\]:Okay, this is the mini game I made so far since I was bored. PLAY This should work, it's a simple movement code for moving and jumping and falling. So why does the bold part not work? //defin…

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## [Blocking stage form loaded content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blocking-stage-form-loaded-content/227920)

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**Author:** [@Terenced](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Terenced)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blocking-stage-form-loaded-content/227920 "2007-06-03T21:36:05Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]I would like to know it it's possible to hide the stage form in loaded content that tries to put DisplayObjects on it or modify the frame rate. As I know the stage is always accessible when an ob…

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## [Dreamweaver Scrolling text?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dreamweaver-scrolling-text/227919)

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**Author:** [@gibry21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gibry21)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dreamweaver-scrolling-text/227919 "2007-06-03T21:34:33Z")

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Hi guys, I'm a relatively new user to dreamweaver ( as in my html isnt that great, but I can use the package reasonably well) This may be a very simply thing however it is driving me crazy!! I have a table, and in on…

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## [Referencing dynamically created instances](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-dynamically-created-instances/227917)

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**Author:** [@ShooterMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShooterMG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-dynamically-created-instances/227917 "2007-06-03T21:27:40Z")

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I'm not even sure if I've described this problem correctly. Basically in one of my classes, I have a function that takes an array and generates a tile map from that (tile based game). Anyways, once I create my tiles, the…

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## [Trying to design a flash colour chooser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-design-a-flash-colour-chooser/227915)

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**Author:** [@divx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/divx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-design-a-flash-colour-chooser/227915 "2007-06-03T21:12:26Z")

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I'm just about to finish something up thats partially flash. However, I need to design a colour chooser (rather like the one thats already in in the flash publisher), but as part of the flash product/animation. Does a…

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## [Masking Dynamic Images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-dynamic-images/227911)

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**Author:** [@bandit8](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bandit8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-dynamic-images/227911 "2007-06-03T19:58:44Z")

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Hi, I am working on creating basically a photogallery, and I have XML reading in each PNG from a folder of images and as each image is loaded, its animated into place. Since in the future there will be quite a numbe…

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## [Regular Expressions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regular-expressions/227909)

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**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regular-expressions/227909 "2007-06-03T19:46:09Z")

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I'm trying to learn regular expressions. They're pretty tricky. I'm hoping that one of you would be kind enough to dissect the following, chunk by chunk, and explain what each part does: "^\[\_a-z0-9-\]+(\\.\[\_a-z0-9-\]+)\*@…

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## [3 tweens, 3 layers, only 1 plays](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-tweens-3-layers-only-1-plays/227908)

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**Author:** [@mbuna](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mbuna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-tweens-3-layers-only-1-plays/227908 "2007-06-03T19:40:23Z")

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I have a menu that pulls from XML. I have an MC that follows the current item to act as a rollover. I'm using script to adjust it's width according to the current menu item it's made of 3 graphics, left, middle(whi…

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## [Sandy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sandy/227907)

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**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sandy/227907 "2007-06-03T19:32:19Z")

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Hi I was wondering how to use sandy to distort a movieclip.

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## [Email button from XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-button-from-xml/227906)

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**Author:** [@vmarvaso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vmarvaso)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-button-from-xml/227906 "2007-06-03T19:10:15Z")

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im trying to load an email address from xml into a button...when its clicked, i want to use "mailto:" to initiate an email to the address in the xml file. simple right? my erroneous AS is as follows: myXML = new XM…

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## [Help with carousel problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-carousel-problem/227897)

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**Author:** [@staxwax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/staxwax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-carousel-problem/227897 "2007-06-03T17:23:59Z")

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hello, i have purchased a carousel component that will display several product logos. My issue is that with the component, when a logo is clicked it simply opens a larger version of the logo in a new window (eg click log…

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## [Rectangle Tool: problem with just one corner?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rectangle-tool-problem-with-just-one-corner/227896)

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**Author:** [@jdk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rectangle-tool-problem-with-just-one-corner/227896 "2007-06-03T17:22:46Z")

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I don't know if this is a known issue but I can't seem to find a solution. This problem keeps arising and is rather annoying. When drawing a box with no fill using the rectangle tool some corners are not displaying pro…

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## [Symbol constructor parameter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbol-constructor-parameter/227891)

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**Author:** [@neves](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/neves)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbol-constructor-parameter/227891 "2007-06-03T16:10:52Z")

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There´s any way to pass parameter to a constructor of a symbol on the Flash IDE Scene? I can do this only creating through action script, using new keyword.

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## [URLLoader + Firefox + Bad Domain Name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-firefox-bad-domain-name/227889)

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**Author:** [@Rossman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rossman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-firefox-bad-domain-name/227889 "2007-06-03T15:55:31Z")

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This is driving me crazy. I have a small piece of test code for accessing data on a server using URLLoader. var loader:URLLoader = new URLLoader(); configureListeners(loader); va…

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## [Detecting When the Mouse Leaves the Movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-when-the-mouse-leaves-the-movie/227883)

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**Author:** [@txeo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/txeo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-when-the-mouse-leaves-the-movie/227883 "2007-06-03T15:08:51Z")

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This is my first post, so Hello to everybody. And my first question is ... well, very simple. I was playing with senocular's example how to use MOUSE\_LEAVE. The custom cursor should disappear when the mouse leaves the st…

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## [Buttons swap positions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-swap-positions/227882)

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**Author:** [@AgentOrange](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AgentOrange)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-swap-positions/227882 "2007-06-03T14:49:09Z")

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Hi all, I've reached the end of my tether with a piece I'm working on and I'm hoping someone out there can help me out. I'm putting together a menu that runs horizontally (I've attached a screenshot so you can see what I…

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## [Keeping selections in PHP form validation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keeping-selections-in-php-form-validation/227881)

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**Author:** [@onemhunki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/onemhunki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keeping-selections-in-php-form-validation/227881 "2007-06-03T14:47:48Z")

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Hi folks, Another question for you. I have a complicated form that has to self validate during processing. I generate a list of properties based on a database, but during form validation the selections disappear. I kno…

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## [Movie Clip button in "open" position onLoad](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-button-in-open-position-onload/227880)

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**Author:** [@small\_guy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/small_guy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-button-in-open-position-onload/227880 "2007-06-03T14:05:18Z")

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I have a series of 5 main buttons. The code below is for the home button and works fine. There is also a rollover and rollout function attached to this which also works fine. (When you rollover any of the 5 main button…

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## [setInterval not working for me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-not-working-for-me/227879)

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**Author:** [@jcg31](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jcg31)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-not-working-for-me/227879 "2007-06-03T14:01:14Z")

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Morning folk, I am a new user to both Kirupa.com and AS2, and probabaly like most of you came upon Kirupa as I was trying to search for a solution to my problem. Here it is: I am trying to increment through a multidime…

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## [2.0 to 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-0-to-3-0/227875)

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**Author:** [@cpgenius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cpgenius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-0-to-3-0/227875 "2007-06-03T12:28:35Z")

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Well, hello there \[angel\] I've been getting back into Flash more heavily and have really only been exposed to 1.0 and 2.0 actionscript until now. My question: is the CS3/3.0 actionscript completely remodeled to the p…

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## [Looping through about 10 bitmaps in the library and adding them to stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping-through-about-10-bitmaps-in-the-library-and-adding-them-to-stage/227872)

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**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looping-through-about-10-bitmaps-in-the-library-and-adding-them-to-stage/227872 "2007-06-03T10:53:05Z")

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basically, I dont wanna do var t:Array = \[\] var bitClass1 = new img1() t\[0\] = new Bitmap(bitClass) that basically gets the image with the class img1, from my library, however I want to do this for 10, without repeati…

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## [Flash CS3 Component mxi/mxp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-component-mxi-mxp/227871)

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**Author:** [@ngchenghow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ngchenghow)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-component-mxi-mxp/227871 "2007-06-03T10:13:43Z")

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Can anyone point to me some information regarding the use of MXI/MXP files with Flash CS3? I'm using the same technique as I used with Flash 8 to create components ( SWC ) and package them to an MXP file so they can be…

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## [hitTest, checking to see if mouse is hitting a mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-checking-to-see-if-mouse-is-hitting-a-mc/227870)

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**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-checking-to-see-if-mouse-is-hitting-a-mc/227870 "2007-06-03T10:08:55Z")

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I need to check if the mouse is hitting my movieclip is says hitTest isn't valid? what can I use in its stead?

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## [Limit on objects in the library?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limit-on-objects-in-the-library/227868)

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**Author:** [@Maora](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maora)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limit-on-objects-in-the-library/227868 "2007-06-03T08:42:54Z")

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I'm not sure whether this is right but is there a limit to how many objects can be in the library? Because for some reason once I add the last two objects into my project a white box appears on the stage, but it disappea…

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## [Shoot & Disappear](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shoot-disappear/227864)

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**Author:** [@siausi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/siausi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shoot-disappear/227864 "2007-06-03T07:18:23Z")

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Hi I'm a total beginner in actionscript. Trying to learn some fundamentals of creating a game. In the attached file, there is an instance called "defender", shooting at "enemy01". enemy01 is supposed to disappear when t…

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## [Simultaneous Multiple Users (Interaction)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simultaneous-multiple-users-interaction/227860)

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**Author:** [@jbailey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jbailey)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simultaneous-multiple-users-interaction/227860 "2007-06-03T04:57:34Z")

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I've searched google and here. I've seen it done. I want to learn how to develop a Drawing app (flash based) that will allow multiple users to interact with each other. Thus allowing users to interact with each oth…

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## [Movie Clip fading problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-fading-problem/227856)

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**Author:** [@Liameke](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Liameke)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-fading-problem/227856 "2007-06-03T03:59:53Z")

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Hello I have just started using Flash and have come across a problem. That being, I have no Idea how to change the Movie Clip using the directional keys. The Program I am wring is just to change between Movie Clips wh…

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## [Dynamic loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-loop/227854)

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**Author:** [@shazellb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shazellb)\
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**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-loop/227854 "2007-06-03T03:22:11Z")

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Hello every one I am Trying to animate a movie clip from left to right, and I need the movie clip to detect when it has meet the half way point and then duplicate itself to the end of the movie clip so that i receive a …

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## [Linking another swf file to you current flash animation..~~](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-another-swf-file-to-you-current-flash-animation/227853)

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**Author:** [@cutecasper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cutecasper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-another-swf-file-to-you-current-flash-animation/227853 "2007-06-03T03:13:07Z")

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Hey! I am designing my website at the moment n developing it in flash 8. m not much of an actionscript person, unfortunatly :upset: hence i need your help here... !! now i have created a link FLASH in my portfolio,…

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## [Bug: Compiler Error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bug-compiler-error/227850)

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**Author:** [@neves](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/neves)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bug-compiler-error/227850 "2007-06-03T01:50:22Z")

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Why bugs keep following me? Open a new .fla, go to the first frame and put the follow code: stop() (this as MovieClip).play() We know that AS can be written without semicolon (and I prefer that, since I´m a Ruby …

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