# programming

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## [XML Menu that performs multitasks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-menu-that-performs-multitasks/214364)

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**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\
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**Last updated:** [January 28, 2007, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-menu-that-performs-multitasks/214364 "2007-01-28T00:55:56Z")

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I see lots of XML menus that perform one type of action, e.g.: open a new URL everytime a menu item is clicked, but I haven't seen a good example of how to allow for different actions for different menu buttons. In my ca…

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## [A movie on forums =\\?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-movie-on-forums/214363)

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**Author:** [@Robin105](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Robin105)\
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**Last updated:** [January 28, 2007, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-movie-on-forums/214363 "2007-01-28T00:22:33Z")

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Well I am trying to put on a Flash sig on BUT when I do \[frowning\] ... Only the code shows up :(, can any1 help me plz \[frowning\] (Its on IPB forums, AND on invasionfree :() This is the code: \[flash=405,137\]http://i…

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## [loadMovie issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-issues/214362)

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**Author:** [@Shadownetspy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shadownetspy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2007, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-issues/214362 "2007-01-28T00:22:27Z")

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Hi, all! I just finished my website through Flash MX, and uploaded it as a .swf. I used the loadMovie technique to load individual .swf's according to a button pressed. It all worked like magic on Flash, however, when …

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## [Poblems moving timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poblems-moving-timeline/214359)

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**Author:** [@murrayc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/murrayc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/poblems-moving-timeline/214359 "2007-01-27T23:07:02Z")

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i have an flv playback in the first frame, and a graphic in the second. how do i get the timeline to advance to the next frame once the movie stops? WILL PAYPAL 33 DOLLARS FOR HELP!!!

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## [PHP contact form?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-contact-form/214357)

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**Author:** [@akphotography](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/akphotography)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-contact-form/214357 "2007-01-27T22:13:32Z")

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does anyone know where i can find a contact form tutorial that actually works? ...iv tried all the tutorials on here and not one works 100% ..i got it to send th email...but it would not tell the person "thanks for send …

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## [Import component from another movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-component-from-another-movie/214355)

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**Author:** [@aman1985](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aman1985)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-component-from-another-movie/214355 "2007-01-27T21:46:38Z")

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I have created a shine effect (like this http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/shine.htm) in a separate document. My main animation is in another document. I want to place the shiny logo animation in the main document. …

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## [\[Visual C#\] On "Enter" in ToolStripTextBox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-c-on-enter-in-toolstriptextbox/214345)

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**Author:** [@Esherido](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esherido)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-c-on-enter-in-toolstriptextbox/214345 "2007-01-27T20:36:32Z")

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I'm trying to make a event handler for when a user presses the Enter key while he's typing in a ToolStripTextBox. It's in a web-browser like program so I want it to go to the URL user's type in when the user presses the …

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## [Movie stops when hidden in firefox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-stops-when-hidden-in-firefox/214344)

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**Author:** [@jgpandit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jgpandit)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-stops-when-hidden-in-firefox/214344 "2007-01-27T20:34:06Z")

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Hello, We are using swfobject to show our flash movie and are very happy with it. It has been great. We are facing one problem though with the flash movies in firefox. I am showing a movie (an audio-video or just aud…

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## [PHP contact form question,going to the thank you screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-contact-form-question-going-to-the-thank-you-screen/214340)

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**Author:** [@akphotography](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/akphotography)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-contact-form-question-going-to-the-thank-you-screen/214340 "2007-01-27T19:50:29Z")

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I made a contact form...and it works...it send the email fine...but it doesnt go to the thankyou screen...so the person cant tell if when he clicked "send" if it really sent...any ideas?...i used this tutorial...http://w…

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## [\[AS3\] Images not registering ROLL\_OUT event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-images-not-registering-roll-out-event/214339)

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**Author:** [@lowdown](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lowdown)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-images-not-registering-roll-out-event/214339 "2007-01-27T19:34:27Z")

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Here is the Project They work fine if you are slow, but if you just brush one of the hotspots the thumbnail will stick on the screen. I assume this is a fairly common problem. I've searched and read docs until my eyes …

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## [PHP mailer validation code needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mailer-validation-code-needed/214337)

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**Author:** [@designer267](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/designer267)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-mailer-validation-code-needed/214337 "2007-01-27T19:14:47Z")

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Hi I am using the PHP mailer form. What I would like to do is have a validation area that makes the person fill in all areas before it will send. Could some one help me out with this. Also, will this help against a…

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## [Object.length? \[AS2\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-length-as2/214336)

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**Author:** [@FizixMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FizixMan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/object-length-as2/214336 "2007-01-27T19:03:52Z")

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Sometimes I have to keep an array of objects but use variable or strings for element keys. So I simply make an object and add properties to it: var obj:Object = new Object; obj\["A"\] = "asdf"; trace(obj\["A"\]); //displ…

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## [\[AS3\] Limitation of BitmapData loaded into memory through Loader.load()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-limitation-of-bitmapdata-loaded-into-memory-through-loader-load/214349)

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**Author:** [@multiroger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/multiroger)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-limitation-of-bitmapdata-loaded-into-memory-through-loader-load/214349 "2007-01-27T18:58:52Z")

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I am creating a photo gallery using Loader.load() to load pictures into Flash Player 9. I plan to make them preloaded in advance so when the users turn the page they can see the pic on the new page right away without wai…

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## [Change embedded video framerate](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-embedded-video-framerate/214335)

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**Author:** [@mdudlik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mdudlik)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-embedded-video-framerate/214335 "2007-01-27T18:47:54Z")

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I have several embedded video clips, they are all at 36fps and look good. however, there is one section that I'd like to play faster. How would i set actionscript or something to play just that part faster? I am tr…

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## [Anyone know the best way to represent 12 directional sprites for my raycasting engine](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-the-best-way-to-represent-12-directional-sprites-for-my-raycasting-engine/214334)

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**Author:** [@G\_\_\_3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/G___3)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-the-best-way-to-represent-12-directional-sprites-for-my-raycasting-engine/214334 "2007-01-27T18:38:29Z")

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I've already optimised these sprites (and attached door/signage textures) (from a single large Sprite Template BitmapData) such that it creates a number for the 1st pixel in every row (this color will tell the engine to …

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## [Movement Scripting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movement-scripting/214332)

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**Author:** [@ZumoWrestler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ZumoWrestler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movement-scripting/214332 "2007-01-27T18:15:11Z")

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Hey Everyone, I'm trying to get into the scripting side of flash and less animation (I'm a Computer Animation Major so I get enough of that lol) and I'm wondiner how or if you can chain move an object via scirpting. E…

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## [Div tag settings not working in IE6](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/div-tag-settings-not-working-in-ie6/214330)

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**Author:** [@nickadocker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nickadocker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/div-tag-settings-not-working-in-ie6/214330 "2007-01-27T17:48:45Z")

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I've got an image placed inside a div tag where the div is set to a height and width of 100%. The div has a "fixed" position with a "left" value set to "-36px", which ensure's it shows up exactly where I want it to. Ev…

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## [Flash-based email Form using php HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-email-form-using-php-help/214328)

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**Author:** [@troyt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/troyt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-email-form-using-php-help/214328 "2007-01-27T17:24:00Z")

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All I want to do is add a 'telephone' text input on the form. But I can't figure out how. It all works fine but when I try to add this to the php it doesn't work. Surely I just add another line into the php code?? How ca…

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## [Flash To DIV?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-div/214325)

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**Author:** [@plastic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/plastic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-div/214325 "2007-01-27T16:53:14Z")

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Hey Guys Is it possible to link a HTML page into a DIV space using flash buttons?

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## [Preloader with Scotty's Gallery?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-with-scottys-gallery/214323)

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**Author:** [@yolkSac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yolkSac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-with-scottys-gallery/214323 "2007-01-27T16:27:26Z")

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Can anyone show me the way to build a preloader for Scotty's XML multi gallery? --\> http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=213873 Thanks.

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## [JavaScript Error :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-error/214322)

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**Author:** [@ollie1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ollie1)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-error/214322 "2007-01-27T16:11:10Z")

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I have a bit of a problem with some JS practice that doing, the error is: Element referenced by ID/NAME in the global scope. Use W3C standard document.getElementById() instead. You can see the site here: http://www.b…

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## [AS- falling text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-falling-text/214321)

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**Author:** [@Balefire](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Balefire)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-falling-text/214321 "2007-01-27T15:50:54Z")

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Hi all I have many word filled pages, and thought a good effect for transition between them would be for the letters to fall down to bottom of page, and the next page words to fade in, when specific buttons were presse…

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## [Coldfusion/mySql Syntax error (missing operator) in query expression](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coldfusion-mysql-syntax-error-missing-operator-in-query-expression/214315)

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**Author:** [@estateboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/estateboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coldfusion-mysql-syntax-error-missing-operator-in-query-expression/214315 "2007-01-27T14:13:47Z")

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Hi, I'm getting the following error message: Syntax error (missing operator) in query expression pr.productID = sp.product INNER JOIN productGroup pg ON pg.productGroupID = sp.productGroup'. My SQL code query is: …

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## [Search Engines and Static Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-engines-and-static-text/214313)

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**Author:** [@fulci](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fulci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-engines-and-static-text/214313 "2007-01-27T12:58:35Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]I'm sure this has been debated many times; but I keep hearing contrasting answers on the subject;\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]Do Search Engin…

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## [Few questions about Hyperlink](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/few-questions-about-hyperlink/214310)

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**Author:** [@Vansinne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vansinne)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/few-questions-about-hyperlink/214310 "2007-01-27T11:07:36Z")

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Well, It is 5-6 yr ago since I made my last homepage and I have lost all my knowledge. Anyhow, my questions is. I wanna create hyperlinks that will open a small window when I click (or hold over) on it. not an new win…

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## [Volume Bar Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/volume-bar-question/214307)

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**Author:** [@saveth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saveth)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/volume-bar-question/214307 "2007-01-27T06:38:25Z")

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Would anyone here know how to go about making a volume bar for a flv player as seen on http://www.mtv.com? I can do a sliding audio bar but I like their version of this better. Thanks, Saveth

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## [Detecting whether a jpg images exists in a folder](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-whether-a-jpg-images-exists-in-a-folder/214306)

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**Author:** [@Ayman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ayman)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-whether-a-jpg-images-exists-in-a-folder/214306 "2007-01-27T06:33:43Z")

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A tricky question. You might simple say "download it using loadmovie or moviecliploader or whatever and see if you detect an onloaderror event". But is there a way to just KNOW whether it exists or not, without download…

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## [Can Flash get data from SQL?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-flash-get-data-from-sql/214305)

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**Author:** [@mathminded](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mathminded)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-flash-get-data-from-sql/214305 "2007-01-27T05:12:35Z")

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Is there a way for Flash to get data directly from an SQL Server without an intermediary page to process the data? If not, is it possible for Flash to read data from the SAME page in which it is embedded? For instance,…

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## [mp3 player, how change the font?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-how-change-the-font/214304)

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**Author:** [@slipknot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slipknot)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-how-change-the-font/214304 "2007-01-27T04:49:11Z")

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how change the playlist font of this file, from 'digital font' to 'arial', for example.. ? file: http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml/examples/mp3\_player.zip tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml/examples/MP3playlist.htm

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## [Photogallery Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photogallery-help/214298)

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**Author:** [@nadaklan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nadaklan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2007, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photogallery-help/214298 "2007-01-27T02:21:44Z")

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Hi, I created a photogallery a while back, and now that I've been collecting a few pictures, I need some help. If you look at the gallery at http://www.kramerklaymation.bravehost.com/photogallery/photogallery.html , yo…

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