# programming

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## [Website Evaluation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/website-evaluation/324439)

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**Author:** [@MastersProjectD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MastersProjectD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/website-evaluation/324439 "2011-08-21T12:33:51Z")

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I would appreciate an evaluation of my masters project: Defensor Security website http://mastersprojectdenfensor.co.uk/evaluation.aspx, to adjust the design to valid feedback. Many thanks.

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## [\[AS3\] 4 Way tile based scrolling - Needing Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-4-way-tile-based-scrolling-needing-help/324438)

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**Author:** [@mku](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mku)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-4-way-tile-based-scrolling-needing-help/324438 "2011-08-21T04:49:44Z")

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Hello, For the last couple days I have been working on creating a very simple movement system that follows a tile based system. After creating the system through a tutorial initially, I found that the movement of the…

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## [Duplicating MovieClip In AS3 - I need help please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-movieclip-in-as3-i-need-help-please/324437)

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**Author:** [@Taloton](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Taloton)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-movieclip-in-as3-i-need-help-please/324437 "2011-08-21T04:26:09Z")

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I have looked all over for a solution to the problem of duplicating movie clips in AS3 for almost a week now but I haven't been satisfied yet. My goal is to create multiple instances of a MovieClip with each instance n…

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## [DisplacementMapFilter distorting everything, even ui](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displacementmapfilter-distorting-everything-even-ui/324436)

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**Author:** [@xytor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xytor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displacementmapfilter-distorting-everything-even-ui/324436 "2011-08-21T04:10:54Z")

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Hi, I have a displacement map filter applied to a movie clip that covers the entire viewable area, but it is distorting everything, even static text that's in the .fla. Is there any way to have unaffected objects above…

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## [2 images in background 1 top right the other bottom right](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-images-in-background-1-top-right-the-other-bottom-right/324435)

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**Author:** [@bambi04](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bambi04)\
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**Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-images-in-background-1-top-right-the-other-bottom-right/324435 "2011-08-21T02:00:13Z")

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Just in case anybody else had this issue! I'm kind of a noob with this stuff and do it on my fre time for fun even though I don't know much \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] My issue was that I had 2 photos in the background and I wan…

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## [Java script... is even possible?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-script-is-even-possible/324434)

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**Author:** [@ierick7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ierick7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/java-script-is-even-possible/324434 "2011-08-21T01:08:43Z")

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I have a flash file that is published as an air app, I'm working on for a friend. I need to ad this js injection code in my as3 somehow, but I don't even know if its possible. JS Inject can be seen at: www~DOT~rlifetv~…

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## [Missing layers after publishing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/missing-layers-after-publishing/324433)

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**Author:** [@oshko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oshko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/missing-layers-after-publishing/324433 "2011-08-20T22:15:03Z")

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Hi, I've got iritating problem with flash which i've never had before. i am doing a flash website with many layers which contain png files . Now there is no action script. I have smth like 20 leyers on each is a png f…

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## [Flash keeps crashing when I try and play a live video from netstream](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-keeps-crashing-when-i-try-and-play-a-live-video-from-netstream/324430)

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**Author:** [@pixelvoodoo425](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixelvoodoo425)\
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**Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-keeps-crashing-when-i-try-and-play-a-live-video-from-netstream/324430 "2011-08-20T17:13:20Z")

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Hi, My video player keeps crashing. Works fine on pre-recorded video streams but when I try and connect to a live video stream it crashes. This is happening in the browser and in the Flash application. If I remove t…

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## [Color Tweening](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-tweening/324429)

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**Author:** [@ajoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ajoo)\
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**Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/color-tweening/324429 "2011-08-20T15:13:41Z")

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Hi all. I would like to do a color tween on a circle filled with a color range ( not blend ) across the color spectrum. It should be able to rotate in the same place like a Russian roulette with the colours rotating abou…

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## [currentFrame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/currentframe/324427)

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**Author:** [@jovstern](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jovstern)\
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**Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/currentframe/324427 "2011-08-20T09:56:46Z")

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hi, i am trying to make a commend that whem it arrive the last frame it will come automatic to the start, but it doesn't work. thanks. the code: \*\*trunkBut.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, fl\_ClickToGoToNextFrame…

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## [Changing direction when ball reaches Gutter in a bowling alley type of game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-direction-when-ball-reaches-gutter-in-a-bowling-alley-type-of-game/324424)

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**Author:** [@iceherosubzero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceherosubzero)\
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**Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-direction-when-ball-reaches-gutter-in-a-bowling-alley-type-of-game/324424 "2011-08-20T06:13:32Z")

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Hello all, I am trying to make a bowling alley type of game. I want the ball to change angle when it reaches the gutter, but the problem I am facing is, how can I check when the ball has reached the gutter as the boundin…

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## [Is it easy to convert it to Actionscrip 3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-easy-to-convert-it-to-actionscrip-3/324423)

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**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-easy-to-convert-it-to-actionscrip-3/324423 "2011-08-19T21:37:07Z")

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Hi, If it is easy to convert it to Actionscript 3 code. Please do help. The following is the code? var speed:Number = 9; menuButton1\_btn.onPress = menuButton2\_btn.onPress=menuButton3\_btn.onPress=menuButton4\_btn.onPr…

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## [Why I am getting the](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-i-am-getting-the/324420)

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**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-i-am-getting-the/324420 "2011-08-19T18:49:42Z")

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Hi, Why I am getting the following error? Please help. 1087: Syntax error: extra characters found after end of program. And it highlights the following line: EasingATimeline extends Sprite import com.greensock…

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## [How can I use image instead of plain rectangles by modifying the code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-use-image-instead-of-plain-rectangles-by-modifying-the-code/324419)

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**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-use-image-instead-of-plain-rectangles-by-modifying-the-code/324419 "2011-08-19T17:29:52Z")

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Hi, It is a wonderful code. But I would like my own images instead of the rectangles that actionscript generates. How to modify the following code, please? This is whole code I have on my project: package { …

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## [How to get the output window text in to FlashInfo text box on Stage?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-the-output-window-text-in-to-flashinfo-text-box-on-stage/324418)

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**Author:** [@learner\_7n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/learner_7n)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-the-output-window-text-in-to-flashinfo-text-box-on-stage/324418 "2011-08-19T17:05:03Z")

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Hi, I have the following code which shows the Flash Player Information in OUTPUT WINDOW. How can I view the same on FlashInfo (Dynamic Text Box) Texbox on stage? import flash.system.Capabilities; var flashPlayerMaj…

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## [Space shooter help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/space-shooter-help/324415)

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**Author:** [@zoblox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zoblox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/space-shooter-help/324415 "2011-08-19T14:49:10Z")

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Hey guys, My problem is that I want to swap the players bullets upon pressing 'x'. I have implemented senoculars keyobject class and followed a tutorial from asgamers. this is the code... \*\*public function loop(e:…

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## [Help with collision detection between a narrow spinning rectangle and other shapes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-collision-detection-between-a-narrow-spinning-rectangle-and-other-shapes/324414)

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**Author:** [@Ohls](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ohls)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-collision-detection-between-a-narrow-spinning-rectangle-and-other-shapes/324414 "2011-08-19T12:40:19Z")

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I'm trying to make a labyrinth type game where you control a narrow spinning rectangle. And you have to navigate it through a course without touching the walls. I've been looking for 2 evenings now and I just can't fin…

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## [Optimizing Multiple Scrolling MovieClips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimizing-multiple-scrolling-movieclips/324412)

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**Author:** [@Fruit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fruit)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/optimizing-multiple-scrolling-movieclips/324412 "2011-08-19T11:15:01Z")

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Hey Guys! I'm currently working on a project for a client who just keeps adding and adding more and more visuals and functionality (while developing!) to an already complex website . The website is very high-end with a…

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## [\[AS3\] racing game elements](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-racing-game-elements/324411)

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**Author:** [@harilalkm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/harilalkm)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-racing-game-elements/324411 "2011-08-19T11:02:30Z")

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hello, I am developing a racing game.. I need to place elements like one in this link http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/shape\_camera.htm But it's in AS1.0 . Will anyone help me to find some good tutorial o…

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## [Use presentation clicker for a browser-based presentation - NEED SOME INFO PLSSS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-presentation-clicker-for-a-browser-based-presentation-need-some-info-plsss/324410)

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**Author:** [@makanti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/makanti)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-presentation-clicker-for-a-browser-based-presentation-need-some-info-plsss/324410 "2011-08-19T10:58:38Z")

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Hello all, I just created a slide-show presentation (typical one like in powerpoint) but browser-based ( with html and jqyery.) My controls are the arrows, some screen buttons and the click of the mouse on screen. W…

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## [Help Regarding XML Guestbook tutorial on Kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-regarding-xml-guestbook-tutorial-on-kirupa/324409)

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**Author:** [@jatintalwar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jatintalwar)\
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**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-regarding-xml-guestbook-tutorial-on-kirupa/324409 "2011-08-19T10:26:39Z")

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Guys I have incorporated the following XML guestbook on my site and it works like a charm since its inclusion on my site \[URL="http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml\_guestbook.htm"\]http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml\_guestbook.htm …

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## [How to create more laps (Race Game)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-more-laps-race-game/324407)

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**Author:** [@tebrown](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tebrown)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-more-laps-race-game/324407 "2011-08-19T07:39:44Z")

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Hey Guys, I have been following a tutorial from the book 'Actionscript 3.0, Game Programming University' and one of the chapters looks at creating a racing game. I have got the game fully working, although i want t…

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## [Problem with NetStream when replayed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-netstream-when-replayed/324404)

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**Author:** [@joecoolman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joecoolman)\
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**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-netstream-when-replayed/324404 "2011-08-18T23:22:35Z")

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Scene 1, frame 1 the code is: var myConnection:NetConnection = new NetConnection(); myConnection.connect(null); var my\_netStream:NetStream = new NetStream(myConnection); my\_videoo.attachVideo(my\_netStream); Scene 1, …

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## [Removing event listener for external audio tracks?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-event-listener-for-external-audio-tracks/324403)

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**Author:** [@lazerbrains](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lazerbrains)\
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**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-event-listener-for-external-audio-tracks/324403 "2011-08-18T21:15:13Z")

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I have a site that has many pages, and almost everypage has an external audio track that is brought in using actionscript. (Creating an audio channel) var isPlaying:Boolean = new Boolean();var pausePosition:Number = …

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## [Argument count mismatch (and other problems)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/argument-count-mismatch-and-other-problems/324402)

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**Author:** [@PaxForce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PaxForce)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/argument-count-mismatch-and-other-problems/324402 "2011-08-18T21:03:49Z")

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I tried to modify the AS2 to AS3, but I messed it up \[frowning\] My e-mail stretavkaBB@gmail.com Thank you error: Argument count mismatch on NewWebSiteULTIMATE4\_fla::MainTimeline/searchB(). Expected 0, got 1. c…

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## [Making a movie clip move by an exact distance](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-movie-clip-move-by-an-exact-distance/324400)

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**Author:** [@Michelle\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Michelle_E)\
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**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-movie-clip-move-by-an-exact-distance/324400 "2011-08-18T20:47:16Z")

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I have one simple movie clip (instance name is MC) and a button. I need to make the movie clip move by a distance of 50 (along the x-axis) every time the button is pressed. I don't need the movie clip to move to x-positi…

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## [Find and Replace Closes Actions Panel](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-and-replace-closes-actions-panel/324399)

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**Author:** [@andrewlong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andrewlong)\
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**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-and-replace-closes-actions-panel/324399 "2011-08-18T19:18:58Z")

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This is kind of a lame complaint, but any benefit I have gained from upgrading from CS4 to CS5 is being eclipsed by the frustrating change that while I am trying to use the "Find" tool in the "Actions" panel, as soon as …

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## [RSS Flash Reader - Has to be XML or can be XML?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rss-flash-reader-has-to-be-xml-or-can-be-xml/324398)

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**Author:** [@felipegm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/felipegm)\
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**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rss-flash-reader-has-to-be-xml-or-can-be-xml/324398 "2011-08-18T19:06:18Z")

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Hello I have a RSS feeder to make in flash. The RSS address shows a .rss extension, not XML. Is it possible to make a RSS reader in flash to read the .rss file, or has to be a .xml file?

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## [Real-Time Collision Detection by Christer Ericson ON AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/real-time-collision-detection-by-christer-ericson-on-as3/324397)

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**Author:** [@Rinalds\_Zukulis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rinalds_Zukulis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/real-time-collision-detection-by-christer-ericson-on-as3/324397 "2011-08-18T19:00:25Z")

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Hello! so i want a better understanding of colliion-detection and many methods of how to do it. By searching amazon i found this book "Real-Time Collision Detection by Christer Ericson". (and many series of morgan kaufma…

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## [sendToURL without passing data or variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sendtourl-without-passing-data-or-variables/324396)

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**Author:** [@jsemily](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jsemily)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sendtourl-without-passing-data-or-variables/324396 "2011-08-18T15:36:56Z")

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I'm working on an interactive quiz where the user's responses will be incremented to a poll in a CMS. I have a url that automatically increments the answer choice in a poll, so I would like to use sendToURL to call th…

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