# programming

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## [Help With Template...Should be easy...not for me though :-(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-template-should-be-easy-not-for-me-though/324228)

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**Author:** [@sobe19](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sobe19)\
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**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-template-should-be-easy-not-for-me-though/324228 "2011-08-09T14:48:28Z")

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I'm stuck, I've been working with this template and need to create more usability with the site... http://bit.ly/bV8RYW I created buttons that are supposed to point to another movie clip outside of it. Here's what I …

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## [Is there a way to force horizontal scroll bar OFF?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-force-horizontal-scroll-bar-off/324227)

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**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-force-horizontal-scroll-bar-off/324227 "2011-08-09T13:39:05Z")

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I am using an image for a header at the top of a page. When a user reduces the size of the browser window, a horizontal scroll bar appears. I do not want this. Is there a way to force this off?

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## [Media Centre Issues!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/media-centre-issues/324226)

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**Author:** [@Matrix015](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matrix015)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/media-centre-issues/324226 "2011-08-09T13:35:44Z")

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\[INDENT\]There is alot of code involved with this project, I do not want to post it all, but if you think you can help I can send a copy via email.\[URL="http://www.imaginepr.ca/MediaCentre/MatcomMediaCentre.swf"\]\[COLOR=#4…

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## [embedFonts = false; // and textfield fade?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedfonts-false-and-textfield-fade/324225)

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**Author:** [@Esseti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esseti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedfonts-false-and-textfield-fade/324225 "2011-08-09T13:33:15Z")

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Is it possible to: - NOT embedFonts = true; in a textfield, and to - NOT embed characters in a hand drawn textfield, and to - NOT embed fonts in the library to ... ... achieve smooth fonts, and animate them? For example,…

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## [How to Stamp its "Publish Time" and Date into a swf movie?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-stamp-its-publish-time-and-date-into-a-swf-movie/324224)

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**Author:** [@harry\_kooner2k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/harry_kooner2k)\
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**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-stamp-its-publish-time-and-date-into-a-swf-movie/324224 "2011-08-09T11:37:04Z")

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Hello Friends, Once again I have an issue that is: Insert "publish time" of a movie into a text box in it. I am well known to create clock script. Any Idea please......?

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## [Please review how I want to do masking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-review-how-i-want-to-do-masking/324223)

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**Author:** [@Greg767](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Greg767)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-review-how-i-want-to-do-masking/324223 "2011-08-09T11:25:12Z")

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Hi, I can't try this at the moment, but I would like to know if this is the way to do it. So here is the scenario: I am developing a standalone app that is composed of modules. A module is a sprite container that c…

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## [MovieClips showing when swf opens](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-showing-when-swf-opens/324222)

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**Author:** [@12abhi12](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/12abhi12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclips-showing-when-swf-opens/324222 "2011-08-09T11:11:10Z")

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Here's a little something I made from kirupa's very basic tutorial on \[Classes and Movie Clips. \[URL="http://megaswf.com/serve/1159253"\]Colorful Circles\](http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flashcs3/movieclips\_classes\_AS3\_pg…

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## [Missing Blend](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/missing-blend/324220)

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**Author:** [@HarmanEE](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HarmanEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/missing-blend/324220 "2011-08-09T08:56:56Z")

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I've just bought Expression Blend 4 but I've encountered a strange problem: the Fill brush doesn't seem to be showing up in the properties section whenever I click on a path object (Stroke and OpacityMask brushes do.) I …

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## [Loop that creates multiple Timers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-that-creates-multiple-timers/324219)

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**Author:** [@flash27](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flash27)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-that-creates-multiple-timers/324219 "2011-08-09T08:46:18Z")

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Hi I am trying to get this simple logic to work correctly. Right now, the trace is: int 0 int 0 int 0 int 0 I am trying to get this to trace: int 0 int 1 int 0 int 1 I am trying to set timers to go off back to back…

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## [Seo Service provider](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seo-service-provider/324217)

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**Author:** [@smith123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smith123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seo-service-provider/324217 "2011-08-09T08:32:47Z")

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Saraan SEO, has been in the SEO industry for almost two years – and it takes pride in knowing that all the clients’ requirements and goals were met over the years. Saraan SEO excellent team of highly skilled professional…

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## [Need help on sephiroth's AS3 Serializer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-sephiroths-as3-serializer/324216)

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**Author:** [@Zen08](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zen08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-sephiroths-as3-serializer/324216 "2011-08-09T08:14:50Z")

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Im trying out sephiroth's AS3 Serializer but it throws errors like this that is found on his class '1004: Namespace was not found or is not a compile-time constant.' i know what the error means. What i don't know is ho…

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## [How to place 3 objects in an array and move automatically?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-place-3-objects-in-an-array-and-move-automatically/324211)

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**Author:** [@dead\_knocking69](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dead_knocking69)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-place-3-objects-in-an-array-and-move-automatically/324211 "2011-08-09T03:12:12Z")

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\[INDENT\]Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me achieve an outcome for a soccer game penalty shoot out. I have to put the two defenders and the goalie in an Array. they need to move at a set speed automatically to …

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## [Help: loading external swf stuck or doesn't work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-loading-external-swf-stuck-or-doesnt-work/324209)

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**Author:** [@almakana](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/almakana)\
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**Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-loading-external-swf-stuck-or-doesnt-work/324209 "2011-08-08T21:25:01Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm doing a project and I faced problem with loading external swf I have main swf which load external swf which work alone but when I load it from main swf all code do not work I tried and searched for so…

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## [Flash Pro vs. Flas Builder for game making](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-vs-flas-builder-for-game-making/324208)

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**Author:** [@m\_elemental](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_elemental)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-pro-vs-flas-builder-for-game-making/324208 "2011-08-08T21:14:36Z")

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I have Flash Pro but am being told that Flash Builder is the way to go for making games. Is this really true and why? And then does it have to be Flash Builder premium over the regular package? Thanks for your insig…

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## [How to write an image to application directory using AIR?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-write-an-image-to-application-directory-using-air/324205)

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**Author:** [@sindrom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sindrom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-write-an-image-to-application-directory-using-air/324205 "2011-08-08T18:23:31Z")

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I'm trying to save an image to the application directory by opening a file stream and write the bytes from a bitmap data. I added some events listeners for testing the file stream process but I don't receive any response…

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## [Preloader issues with attachSound and attachMovie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-issues-with-attachsound-and-attachmovie/324200)

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**Author:** [@Ph03nix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ph03nix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-issues-with-attachsound-and-attachmovie/324200 "2011-08-08T08:31:24Z")

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(Using AS2 in Flash CS5) I have a game that uses attachSound to load in all of the sounds, and attachMovie to load all of the graphics (which are stored in movieclips). The problem is that the movie loads all the graphic…

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## [Drawing into shape](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-into-shape/324199)

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**Author:** [@benkyma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benkyma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-into-shape/324199 "2011-08-08T07:36:05Z")

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If I draw a rectangle or trapezium, how might I go about drawing bitmap data into that shape? I need to give a slight perspective to a loaded photo. Native 3D rotations seem to leave the bitmap really blurry, and a ful…

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## [Set TimeOut?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-timeout/324194)

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**Author:** [@hyperhappy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hyperhappy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-timeout/324194 "2011-08-08T02:41:40Z")

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Hi fellow flashers! I need some help with some code if you would be so kind. The flash needs to go to a menu screen after 20 seconds of inactivity (like a screensaver) but if the user is on the video screen, the time…

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## [Saving Movie Clip Positions in a simple Drag and Drop Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-movie-clip-positions-in-a-simple-drag-and-drop-game/324193)

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**Author:** [@karlgent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/karlgent)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-movie-clip-positions-in-a-simple-drag-and-drop-game/324193 "2011-08-07T22:29:41Z")

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Hi all, I was hoping that someone could give me some advice with a game I've been working on. I have a drag and drop game where each movie clip is a word that the player has to arrange on screen in a certain order of…

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## [Having image loader problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-image-loader-problems/324190)

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**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-image-loader-problems/324190 "2011-08-07T18:30:41Z")

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Hello, I made a swf in which I load an image into a movieclip. When I run the swf locally on my computer it works fine. When I put everything on the server and look at it with a browser it does not work. Does anyone…

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## [JavaScript in AS3 \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-in-as3-renamed/324188)

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**Author:** [@rassy7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rassy7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-in-as3-renamed/324188 "2011-08-07T17:14:13Z")

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Hi, quick issues: I'm attempting to add a twitter follow button (http://twitter.com/about/resources/followbutton) to an AS3 Flash SWF. The code is below and I believe the \<script\> tag is javascript. I can't make that par…

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## [Assign MovieClip instance name to variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assign-movieclip-instance-name-to-variable/324187)

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**Author:** [@torotune](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/torotune)\
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**Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assign-movieclip-instance-name-to-variable/324187 "2011-08-07T13:55:57Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know how I can assign a movieclip instance name to a variable, so that I can use reference it? For example: var mcName:String = "box2\_mc" mcName.play(); It wont work and I get the error: 1061: C…

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## [Getting data from Viaziz.com using cURL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-data-from-viaziz-com-using-curl/324181)

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**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\
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**Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-data-from-viaziz-com-using-curl/324181 "2011-08-07T02:40:27Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to script a scrapper to gather data from this site: http://viaziz.com/auctions/closed I wanted to build a list of item prices so I can attempt to predict the trend of how much each item normally sells …

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## [Weird CS5.5 Bug with remote XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-cs5-5-bug-with-remote-xml/324177)

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**Author:** [@jany](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jany)\
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**Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-cs5-5-bug-with-remote-xml/324177 "2011-08-06T16:58:07Z")

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I wonder if anybody else has come across this bug. So there you are, you set up your AS3 code to load XML via a URLLoader and URLRequest, as normal. You then take your XML file, and upload it to a server. You then run yo…

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## [Problem using scroll panes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-using-scroll-panes/324172)

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**Author:** [@Carl\_Spackler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Carl_Spackler)\
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**Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-using-scroll-panes/324172 "2011-08-06T03:27:27Z")

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I have multiple lines of text on the stage. Each line of text is a separate movie clip, and the list of them is long enough to where I need a scroll pane. I selected all the movie clips, and made another single movie cl…

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## [Tutorial: HTML5 Local Storage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-html5-local-storage/324171)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-html5-local-storage/324171 "2011-08-05T23:55:31Z")

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Hi everyone, This is the place to discuss anything and everything related to the HTML5 Local Storage tutorial. Jump right on in \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Cheers, Kirupa (-:

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## [Bitmap copy from display object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-copy-from-display-object/324170)

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**Author:** [@radi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/radi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-copy-from-display-object/324170 "2011-08-05T21:30:15Z")

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i want to use bitmap copy on a image that i loaded var walk:Loader = new Loader(); walk.load(new URLRequest("images/runner.png")); private function Animate(e:Event):void { var rect:Rectangle = new Recta…

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## [uiLoader and Animated Buttons?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiloader-and-animated-buttons/324168)

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**Author:** [@BunEm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BunEm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiloader-and-animated-buttons/324168 "2011-08-05T20:32:56Z")

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Hello, I am trying to control external swf's using uiLoader and animated buttons. I have not done flash in some time so AS3 is new to me. Basically, I want to use uiLoader to call for external swf's to load in inside …

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## [Timeline coding/ external classes exercise](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-coding-external-classes-exercise/324164)

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**Author:** [@randa2723](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/randa2723)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-coding-external-classes-exercise/324164 "2011-08-05T16:12:56Z")

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Hi guys! I'm new to AS3 and they say one of the best ways to learn anything is to push yourself. So I've given myself this assignment based on the book I'm reading(Foundation ActionScript 3.0 with Flash and Flex). I wi…

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## [Publishing to eliminate lag](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publishing-to-eliminate-lag/324163)

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**Author:** [@Danief](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Danief)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publishing-to-eliminate-lag/324163 "2011-08-05T16:04:12Z")

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I've created a logo for a company, and I made an intro animation sequence, but with all the fades and different things going on, the two second animation turns into about five seconds. it's ridiculous. so i guess i'm …

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