# programming

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## [Useful Add-ons in firefox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/useful-add-ons-in-firefox/218724)

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**Author:** [@Roys](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Roys)\
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**Last updated:** [March 10, 2007, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/useful-add-ons-in-firefox/218724 "2007-03-10T03:28:01Z")

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Hi all :), I found two useful Add-ons in firefox. Don't know how many of you already tried this. Here is it \[URL="https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/recommended/"\]https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/recommended/ 1) …

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## [Playtesters wanted for my game ChipWits](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playtesters-wanted-for-my-game-chipwits/218723)

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**Author:** [@dougsha](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dougsha)\
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**Last updated:** [March 10, 2007, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playtesters-wanted-for-my-game-chipwits/218723 "2007-03-10T02:04:15Z")

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ChipWits is a programming game that I co-developed with Mike Johnston in 1984. Players use an iconic language called IBOL to program robots for a variety of missions. It did very well in '84 - sold 20k copies and was w…

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## [Movieclips acting as buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-acting-as-buttons/218719)

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**Author:** [@Android\_Mouse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Android_Mouse)\
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**Last updated:** [March 10, 2007, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-acting-as-buttons/218719 "2007-03-10T00:58:39Z")

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I currently need some movieclips to run some code when released from a mouse click. Currently I have: this.onRelease = function(){ //do something when released } The problem is I do not want them to recieve the ev…

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## [\[help\] Selection.setSelection()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-selection-setselection/218717)

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**Author:** [@mixey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mixey)\
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**Last updated:** [March 10, 2007, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-selection-setselection/218717 "2007-03-10T00:26:36Z")

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Hi! I have several input fields with default values, how can I select them(values) when I'm pressing on the text field? for example input field with instance name "user\_name" and default value "enter your name" user…

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## [Run automaticly instead of button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/run-automaticly-instead-of-button/218716)

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**Author:** [@PoisonedV](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PoisonedV)\
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**Last updated:** [March 10, 2007, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/run-automaticly-instead-of-button/218716 "2007-03-10T00:21:41Z")

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I made a short script that runs on the press of an image... How can I make one that runs automatically?

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## [Flash Slideshow as Seen on Kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-slideshow-as-seen-on-kirupa/218715)

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**Author:** [@josecito](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/josecito)\
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**Last updated:** [March 10, 2007, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-slideshow-as-seen-on-kirupa/218715 "2007-03-10T00:15:18Z")

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i hope this is the right place to post this i have a question about the flash slide show on kirupa's tutorials... i was wondering if anyone out there can explain how i can fix the actionscript so that i can add another…

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## [Loading CD Artwork from XML/ A link from XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-cd-artwork-from-xml-a-link-from-xml/218712)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Abner\_Mellon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Abner_Mellon)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-cd-artwork-from-xml-a-link-from-xml/218712 "2007-03-09T23:32:23Z")

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Hi all, thanks for the help. I've got one question I want to load in CD artwork SetSong = function(node){ snd.node = node; snd.loadSound(node.attributes.src); title\_txt.text = node.attributes.title; …

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## [XML Slideshow: Crossfades](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-crossfades/218711)

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**Author:** [@pulykamell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pulykamell)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-crossfades/218711 "2007-03-09T23:15:01Z")

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This question in reference to the following article: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_slideshow.htm I've been following along and the tutorials have been great. I'm picking up the stuff pretty quickly, and …

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## [Scrollable Window Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollable-window-problems/218710)

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**Author:** [@Fargate](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fargate)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollable-window-problems/218710 "2007-03-09T23:07:51Z")

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Hi, I've tried to create an mc that is scrollable within the confines of a window. The problem is whenever I run the program, the content MC loads too far down the page and I can't scroll all the way to the bottom of t…

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## [Switching content without refreshing with CSS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switching-content-without-refreshing-with-css/218709)

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**Author:** [@DougOfTheAbaci](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DougOfTheAbaci)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switching-content-without-refreshing-with-css/218709 "2007-03-09T22:48:53Z")

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To see an example of what I'm asking how to do view Apple OSX Downloads page. See just after the featured download where they have three tabs? If you click on a tab it swaps out the list with a new one and changes the bu…

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## [\[flash8\]preloader/progress bar for audio player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-preloader-progress-bar-for-audio-player/218707)

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**Author:** [@all4Him](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/all4Him)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-preloader-progress-bar-for-audio-player/218707 "2007-03-09T22:37:21Z")

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i have the play/pause, next, and previous buttons done for my audio player, which dynamically loads the mp3s from an xml file. i also have a volume slider. the next item i'm trying to make is a progress bar/preloader. i …

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## [Dynamic Text, and parameter nameing issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-and-parameter-nameing-issue/218706)

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**Author:** [@raithedavion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raithedavion)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-and-parameter-nameing-issue/218706 "2007-03-09T22:35:49Z")

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I've been trying to embed text from a regular .txt file, and every time there is an apostrophe, it only shows a box when I trace it, and not at all when the file is published. How do I get it to show apostrophe's? A…

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## [3d style tour](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-style-tour/218704)

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**Author:** [@Jt\_01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jt_01)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-style-tour/218704 "2007-03-09T22:25:08Z")

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I'm trying to find exaples of using flash to give a tour of a room. I remember seeing one ages ago that was similar to a quicktime vr but it let you click and zoom in on objects. Does anyone have any links? Thanks!

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## [Question on pausing a mc before going to the next mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-pausing-a-mc-before-going-to-the-next-mc/218702)

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**Author:** [@MarkSink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MarkSink)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-pausing-a-mc-before-going-to-the-next-mc/218702 "2007-03-09T21:20:50Z")

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Noob question I need some help with an action script for the following scenario. Thanks for your help in advance!!! I have seperate banners (two sections 10 frames each labeled banner1\_mc, banner2\_mc). I have conve…

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## [SQL Scalar value function Example](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sql-scalar-value-function-example/218701)

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**Author:** [@broneah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/broneah)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sql-scalar-value-function-example/218701 "2007-03-09T21:18:03Z")

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\[COLOR=#0000ff\]Not sure if anyone can use this, its somewhat high level but for those of you intersted, heres how \[smile\] SET\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#0000ff\]ANSI\_NULLS\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#0000ff\]ON \[/COLOR\] GO \[COLOR…

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## [Help Needed: applying images/links to multiple faces on a 3D Cube](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-applying-images-links-to-multiple-faces-on-a-3d-cube/218699)

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**Author:** [@bob\_saggit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bob_saggit)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-applying-images-links-to-multiple-faces-on-a-3d-cube/218699 "2007-03-09T20:41:34Z")

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I posted a fortnight ago, but it didn't seem to gain any attention, so I was hoping someone who missed it last time may be able to help me. I've used two differing 3D Cube ActionScripts, each generates a different type…

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## [Combox Xml Attributes question?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combox-xml-attributes-question/218696)

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**Author:** [@num3thod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/num3thod)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combox-xml-attributes-question/218696 "2007-03-09T20:08:46Z")

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How many xml node attributes can be passed to a Combobox item? scenario: xml = \[COLOR=Green\]\<video url="video01.flv" xml="video01\_cap.xml" desc="video 01" /\>\[/COLOR\] as = \[COLOR=Green\]combobox.addItem(videos\*.attri…

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## [Webcam Mossaic](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webcam-mossaic/218692)

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**Author:** [@AppleWilliam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AppleWilliam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/webcam-mossaic/218692 "2007-03-09T19:50:17Z")

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How is this done could anyone make a source file for me. http://www.flashguru.co.uk/maelstrom/?example=webcam%20mosaic :D:tie::hangover::be::rap::player::asian::yoshi::lol::thumb::stare:=):sen::hair::sure::asleep::huh: …

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## [Changing a backround picture with the time](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-a-backround-picture-with-the-time/218690)

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**Author:** [@Linebacker334](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Linebacker334)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-a-backround-picture-with-the-time/218690 "2007-03-09T19:40:34Z")

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ok i need help writing a code that will change a picture base upon the time. i want to have a picture of the sun rising between the time 6am to 11 am then from 12pm - 5 pm a pic of the ocean showing from 6 pm - 10…

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## [Irregularly shaped object hitTesting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/irregularly-shaped-object-hittesting/218689)

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**Author:** [@Dragonist](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dragonist)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/irregularly-shaped-object-hittesting/218689 "2007-03-09T19:30:16Z")

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\[FONT=Arial Narrow\]Hello, I don't like to just blatantly ask for code because I hate that, and I also hate being a hypocrite, but can anyone give me a hint about how to do a hitTest with an irregularly shaped movie cli…

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## [AS to play movieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-to-play-movieclip/218688)

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**Author:** [@Syous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Syous)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-to-play-movieclip/218688 "2007-03-09T19:29:38Z")

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Say on frame 100 of my timeline on my layer movie, I want to load a clip. What is the AS that I put in the keyframe 100? Thanks.

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## [Deleting an attached MC var?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deleting-an-attached-mc-var/218687)

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**Author:** [@Esoltas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esoltas)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deleting-an-attached-mc-var/218687 "2007-03-09T19:24:07Z")

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I have a vertical shooter game. My problem is that the enemies (randomly duplicated with \_root.attachMovie) need to delete after being hit by bullets (" "). I stand in variables like st = something + i, with i increasing…

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## [Album artwork](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/album-artwork/218686)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Abner\_Mellon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Abner_Mellon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/album-artwork/218686 "2007-03-09T19:17:30Z")

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Hello, I'm having such a hard time... I'm such an idiot... I'm trying to make an .XML playlist.. I've read like EVERY tutorial ever written for this and I still can't get it. I just need all the advice I can get. I…

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## [Audio Cookie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/audio-cookie/218682)

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**Author:** [@aling](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aling)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/audio-cookie/218682 "2007-03-09T17:37:53Z")

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Hello All- How are you guys doing? I've been using Kirupa.com as a reference for some of my work and finally have joined the forum cause I've been lazy! =) I am in dire need of help! I'm working on this flash design …

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## [How to customize v2 UIScroll Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-customize-v2-uiscroll-component/218681)

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**Author:** [@schmichael](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/schmichael)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-customize-v2-uiscroll-component/218681 "2007-03-09T17:13:52Z")

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hey thanks for checking my message out. I want to add some custom actions to a UIScrollBar so that when the user is moving the actual bar up and down the text box that is controlled by the scroll bar won't update. I've …

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## [Customising Claudio's scrollbar for Flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customising-claudios-scrollbar-for-flash-8/218680)

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**Author:** [@JimTester](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JimTester)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customising-claudios-scrollbar-for-flash-8/218680 "2007-03-09T16:59:24Z")

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Hi folks I could really do with some help on this one! Has anybody tried customising Claudio's scroll component in Flash 8? If you check the publish settings it's set up to publish for Flash Player 6 but when I make …

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## [CSS & External Text document](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-external-text-document/218676)

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**Author:** [@sparky\_157](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sparky_157)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-external-text-document/218676 "2007-03-09T16:39:25Z")

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I am wondering if it is possible to load and external text file and have css styles applied to it as well. and if so is there any limitations? I am new to flash so any and all help is appreciated.

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## [Eliminating Mouse Change on Rollover?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eliminating-mouse-change-on-rollover/218675)

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**Author:** [@mattvisk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattvisk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eliminating-mouse-change-on-rollover/218675 "2007-03-09T16:20:18Z")

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I want to rollover an object to enable an object tween and it works great except that the mouse changes to a pointer-hand and that might throw people off thinking that they could click the object...Is there any way to ke…

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## [My enemy creation problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-enemy-creation-problems/218673)

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**Author:** [@zeldafreak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeldafreak)\
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**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-enemy-creation-problems/218673 "2007-03-09T16:03:55Z")

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Hey guys, still working on my platformer here, but now I have a different problem. Enemy creation, how can I call this only once, so I do not create thousands of enemies. I know the enemy creation function works, I just …

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## [Flash Counter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-counter/218672)

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**Author:** [@heshelman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/heshelman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-counter/218672 "2007-03-09T15:57:36Z")

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Hi, I am looking for help on a revision to the flash counter featured on this site. I need the counter to count up to a set date and end on a set number. The date would be 12/31/07 and the number would be 1,000,000. Ju…

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