# programming

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## [Editing movie clips from actionscript file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/editing-movie-clips-from-actionscript-file/320745)

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**Author:** [@jpphoenix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpphoenix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/editing-movie-clips-from-actionscript-file/320745 "2011-03-31T20:52:48Z")

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Hello Everyone. I am currently using flash for the first time to create a digital version of a board game for a project. This is the first time I have used actionscript and flash for that matter. I have learned a lot …

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## [Dynamically adding instance names](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-adding-instance-names/320744)

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**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-adding-instance-names/320744 "2011-03-31T20:52:08Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to add a textField dynamically but have different instance name each time this is created? In other words if I have a button that whenever its click it will add a textField to the stage and assigns…

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## [Orange County Video Production | Newport Beach, CA | Lyon Studios: A Full Service Vid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/orange-county-video-production-newport-beach-ca-lyon-studios-a-full-service-vid/320742)

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**Author:** [@jnwork](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jnwork)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/orange-county-video-production-newport-beach-ca-lyon-studios-a-full-service-vid/320742 "2011-03-31T20:14:41Z")

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Lyon Studios is your Orange County Video Production Group located in Newport Beach, California. We provide Hollywood production value at an OC price!

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## [Space between the bottom of a text line and a \<HR\> line](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/space-between-the-bottom-of-a-text-line-and-a-hr-line/320741)

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**Author:** [@arie01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arie01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/space-between-the-bottom-of-a-text-line-and-a-hr-line/320741 "2011-03-31T20:05:26Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] Hello, \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] I'm new to this forum and I'm not really sure if I am posting this thread in the right place. \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Aria…

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## [Checking for charAt string](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-charat-string/320738)

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**Author:** [@red2034](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/red2034)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-charat-string/320738 "2011-03-31T18:41:04Z")

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Anybody see an issue with the code block below?!?!?! AS2 , and I have double checked the names. I am feeding in xml text to a button then trying to check to see if the button has '' as first character then delete the '' …

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## [Sticky footer problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-footer-problem/320737)

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**Author:** [@Dimitree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dimitree)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-footer-problem/320737 "2011-03-31T17:29:28Z")

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I have this website \[COLOR="DarkRed"\]portfolio\[/COLOR\]. As far I tried everything to make the footer stays always on the bottom of the page no matter the ammount of content of the main div. In the typical browsers it loo…

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## [ExternalInterface question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalinterface-question/320736)

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**Author:** [@jdsflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdsflash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalinterface-question/320736 "2011-03-31T17:11:41Z")

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How would I call this javascript function and recieve the error code back if any. \[AS\] import flash.external.ExternalInterface; ExternalInterface.call("SCOInitialize", My\_error ); function My\_error(err:String ) { myte…

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## [An entry-level Flash SHMUP tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-entry-level-flash-shmup-tutorial/320735)

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**Author:** [@Attila0413](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Attila0413)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-entry-level-flash-shmup-tutorial/320735 "2011-03-31T16:24:51Z")

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Hi there! This is my first post in this forum, so nice to meet you all! I'd like to show you a tutorial I wrote in these days. It's about developing a SHMUP using Adobe Flash and Actionscript 3. It's an entry-level…

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## [Hit Detection in array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-detection-in-array/320734)

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**Author:** [@DIM3NSION](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DIM3NSION)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-detection-in-array/320734 "2011-03-31T16:16:41Z")

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Hi guys im making a snake game and have created the basics. IE i have a snake but instead of it eating food it grows via the use of a timer (so every so often it gets bigger) now im onto hit detection now the snake is in…

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## [Gradient masks in flash cs4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-masks-in-flash-cs4/320733)

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**Author:** [@Mosk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mosk)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-masks-in-flash-cs4/320733 "2011-03-31T15:52:49Z")

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Is it possible to get a 'feathered' mask in Flash CS4 where the edges of the mask gradually transition to 0 alpha? I tried to set this up by creating drawing a shape with the pen tool, turning into a movieclip, then …

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## [Import video in as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-video-in-as3/320732)

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**Author:** [@jitender](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jitender)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-video-in-as3/320732 "2011-03-31T15:28:46Z")

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Hi I want to import flv in flash by Actionscript 3.0. And i wanna a preloader.... when video is compleated it would be play again. Please help me how is posible...

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## [Importing Illustrator files to Blend](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-illustrator-files-to-blend/320731)

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**Author:** [@m\_e\_g](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_e_g)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-illustrator-files-to-blend/320731 "2011-03-31T15:22:45Z")

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I'm getting an error when I try to import Adobe Illustrator files into my Blend project. Is it because my AI9 is so ancient? ;} Or do I need to save it or export it a certain way first before I grab it from Blend? Tha…

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## [Shooter Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shooter-game/320730)

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**Author:** [@Smythiii](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Smythiii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shooter-game/320730 "2011-03-31T14:50:44Z")

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In AS 2.0 when you use attachMovie how do you set its position on the stage?

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## [Can LocalConnection send info back AND forth?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-localconnection-send-info-back-and-forth/320729)

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**Author:** [@DaGUIguy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DaGUIguy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-localconnection-send-info-back-and-forth/320729 "2011-03-31T14:26:05Z")

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Hey all, I have two swf files that I would like to communicate back and forth. Currently, I am able to get the LocalConnection to work one way. But I'd like to have the 'Receiver' send info to the 'Sender' and back …

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## [FsCommand Scorm calls not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fscommand-scorm-calls-not-working/320728)

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**Author:** [@jdsflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdsflash)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fscommand-scorm-calls-not-working/320728 "2011-03-31T13:46:50Z")

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Im new to scorm I created a simple fla with two frames. Frame two has this code below to write a score to the lms (blackboard). I published my fla as scorm 1.2 tracking. I ziped up my files and loaded to lms. It will not…

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## [AS3 doesn't like my formula](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-doesnt-like-my-formula/320727)

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**Author:** [@adenicol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adenicol)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-doesnt-like-my-formula/320727 "2011-03-31T13:27:36Z")

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I am trying to code a loan calculator into Flash, however AS3 doesn't like my formula and won't calculate it, can someone help? Here is what I have: loan=15000 apr=13 term=48 var loan\_amount = (apr + (apr / (Math.po…

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## [AS 2 to AS 3 Migration - What's the easiest?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-to-as-3-migration-whats-the-easiest/320725)

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**Author:** [@steff1010](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steff1010)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-to-as-3-migration-whats-the-easiest/320725 "2011-03-31T12:57:54Z")

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I'm working on a huge project which requires a large load of action script 2.0 to 3.0 migration. I was wondering what is the quickest and easiest way to get these accomplished? Is there a tool to use that can help me w…

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## [DataGridColumn](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagridcolumn/320724)

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**Author:** [@kireikizaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kireikizaki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagridcolumn/320724 "2011-03-31T10:12:40Z")

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hey, I have a problem with DataGridColumn,,, I have a swf that contain DataGrid and DataGridColumns, which load variables from my web(php) and one of the column is formatted to be multiline. then I test to run it on webs…

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## [AS3 Sound won't stop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-sound-wont-stop/320722)

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**Author:** [@IMPtheIMP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IMPtheIMP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-sound-wont-stop/320722 "2011-03-31T08:17:14Z")

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Hey guys, I have a problem concerning sound. Sound and AS3 to be more specific. Please forgive my shoddy description of the problem, but here it is: How do I stop() an AS3 INTERNAL sound from another movieclip? This …

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## [\[ASK\] game equipment](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-game-equipment/320721)

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**Author:** [@kireikizaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kireikizaki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-game-equipment/320721 "2011-03-31T08:02:52Z")

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Hi, newbie here... I want to know how people usually manage a game that have a 'equipment' feature... Let's say that I want to make a side scrolling game, and in that game the main character can equip some armor and we…

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## [Preloader issue with several embedded files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-issue-with-several-embedded-files/320719)

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**Author:** [@likwid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/likwid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-issue-with-several-embedded-files/320719 "2011-03-31T06:58:52Z")

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I'm using Flash IDE (CS4) and am preloading my movie by having all classes with Export In Frame 1 turned off and pasted into the 2nd frame of my main timeline while the 1st frame loads the movie. This works fine, except …

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## [Trying to save an array of customClass objects to a SharedObject](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-save-an-array-of-customclass-objects-to-a-sharedobject/320718)

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**Author:** [@NateIhle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NateIhle)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-save-an-array-of-customclass-objects-to-a-sharedobject/320718 "2011-03-31T05:35:40Z")

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I am trying to save an array of CustomClass objects to a SharedObject like so: object\_list = new Array(); //add elements of type CustomClass to object\_list registerClassAlias("CustomClassAlias", CustomClass); var dat…

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## [Newbie Coloring Book Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-coloring-book-problem/320715)

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**Author:** [@stscanlan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stscanlan)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-coloring-book-problem/320715 "2011-03-31T02:39:14Z")

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After taking the plunge into AS3 I am really confused about this problem. I want to use children's coloring book pages and break them into mc's that would respond to a click and pick up a color from a series of blocks, t…

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## [Centering Flash Movie in Browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-flash-movie-in-browser/320712)

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**Author:** [@WebOrl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WebOrl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-flash-movie-in-browser/320712 "2011-03-30T22:50:37Z")

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I'm sure that this has been answered only a million times, but I don't know how to word it well enough to effectively search for the right answer, and I have tried. Anyway, I have a 2037px wide movie that I purposely…

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## [Arrays, Classes, AHH!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrays-classes-ahh/320711)

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**Author:** [@alyssahhhh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alyssahhhh)\
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**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrays-classes-ahh/320711 "2011-03-30T22:45:32Z")

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I am currently working on an art project in Flash, in which an image made of small movieclips is deconstructed through mouseclicks. I have it so that when a movieclip is clicked, its y value increases until it reaches y…

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## [Play SWF without flash player installed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-swf-without-flash-player-installed/320708)

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**Author:** [@Arsen2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Arsen2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-swf-without-flash-player-installed/320708 "2011-03-30T22:17:47Z")

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Is it possible to play flash without flash-player installed? I heard that SWF file and flash player itself may be included into one EXE file.

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## [Inserting video into the game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inserting-video-into-the-game/320707)

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**Author:** [@Arsen2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Arsen2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inserting-video-into-the-game/320707 "2011-03-30T22:17:08Z")

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Hi! I've developed a 3d app, now I would like to insert a video from youtube.com directly inside the game. Any component / libraries for that?

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## [Compressor (file security)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/compressor-file-security/320706)

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**Author:** [@Arsen2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Arsen2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/compressor-file-security/320706 "2011-03-30T22:16:33Z")

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Hi, Is it possible in anyway to load a file into memory and then run it from there? I am working on a file compressor, that can compress and encrypt and save multiple files as an exe file that can then run the compress…

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## [Run app without install permissions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/run-app-without-install-permissions/320705)

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**Author:** [@Arsen2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Arsen2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/run-app-without-install-permissions/320705 "2011-03-30T22:15:56Z")

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Hello! App needs to be run even if there are no permissions for installing or writing on hard disc. So, is it possible to use ActiveX controls and dynamic libraries without installing an application and without temporar…

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## [Effective tool for run-time errors and memory leaks detection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/effective-tool-for-run-time-errors-and-memory-leaks-detection/320704)

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**Author:** [@Arsen2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Arsen2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/effective-tool-for-run-time-errors-and-memory-leaks-detection/320704 "2011-03-30T22:15:12Z")

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Hi! Created application is working toooo slow, looks like there are a lot of memory leaks, there are a lot of pointers. So, please, can you advice some effective tool for run-time errors and memory leaks detection in …

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