# programming

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## [Carrom: help pls multiple puck movement when hit](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/carrom-help-pls-multiple-puck-movement-when-hit/312010)

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**Author:** [@Oenc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Oenc)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/carrom-help-pls-multiple-puck-movement-when-hit/312010 "2010-07-22T12:34:02Z")

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Hi all, First post here and I hope I am clear and someone can help. I'm working on a project that is like a Carrom game or something similar to pool/ billiards. I'm stuck on making my pucks or balls move once they …

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## [Non-diagonal movement and a little ai](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/non-diagonal-movement-and-a-little-ai/312006)

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**Author:** [@alexthekidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alexthekidd)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/non-diagonal-movement-and-a-little-ai/312006 "2010-07-22T11:00:55Z")

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I'm putting together a flash arcade game, sort of pacman feel to it, but with upgrades, weapons, achievements etc. Anyway, I've got most things sorted for it, but I'm really stuck with the enemies. I want to prevent diag…

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## [3 buttons state, pressed, rollOver visited](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-buttons-state-pressed-rollover-visited/312005)

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**Author:** [@havana7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/havana7)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3-buttons-state-pressed-rollover-visited/312005 "2010-07-22T09:57:57Z")

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hi again, i'm still stuck with my slide gallery. What i need is a series of pictures on a row that is mouse sensitive, if you move the mouse the gallery move in a loop, (no stop!) All theese pictures need thees effe…

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## [AS3 - Problem with flickering Animated Buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-problem-with-flickering-animated-buttons/312003)

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**Author:** [@lukeh1983](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lukeh1983)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-problem-with-flickering-animated-buttons/312003 "2010-07-22T08:50:24Z")

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Hi, I was really hoping someone could help me fix this issue I have been having with some animated menu buttons I created. The problem is when you rollover with your cursor in certain areas and in certain ways you ca…

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## [Mark Doherty Speaks on AIR 2.5 for Android at Adobe Flash Platform Summit 2010](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mark-doherty-speaks-on-air-2-5-for-android-at-adobe-flash-platform-summit-2010/312000)

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**Author:** [@shankarjain2010](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shankarjain2010)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mark-doherty-speaks-on-air-2-5-for-android-at-adobe-flash-platform-summit-2010/312000 "2010-07-22T06:35:13Z")

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Ever wanted to extend Flash Player 10.1? Do you need multi-touch in your mobile application? Mark will be in Bangalore this August to walk you through the new features of AIR 2.5 Beta on Android covering all the major fe…

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## [As3 xml gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-xml-gallery/311999)

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**Author:** [@WebSp1nner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WebSp1nner)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-xml-gallery/311999 "2010-07-22T06:31:46Z")

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Hey all, I'm coding an xml gallery with thumbnails. Ive set a container for the thumbs and for the main image. when user clicks on a thumb it loads the larger image. Preloaders are done all is well however when the use…

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## [E4X: traversing xml using attribute name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e4x-traversing-xml-using-attribute-name/311997)

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**Author:** [@asscripter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asscripter)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e4x-traversing-xml-using-attribute-name/311997 "2010-07-22T06:24:49Z")

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Hi, This might sound really simple, but I have spent multiple hours on it to find no result. Here is the situation. MY xml structure looks like this: \<root\> \<RES\> \<R N="1"\> \<FM\>11580\</…

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## [AS 2.0: Trying to clear interval in external swf from main movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-trying-to-clear-interval-in-external-swf-from-main-movie/311995)

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**Author:** [@rickibarnes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rickibarnes)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-trying-to-clear-interval-in-external-swf-from-main-movie/311995 "2010-07-22T04:51:03Z")

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Hi everyone! The basic situation is this: I have an external swf, which uses an interval to space out the loading of JPEGs. This swf is loaded into the main swf using the movieclip loader class. I unload the external…

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## [Auto Adjust Image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-adjust-image/311992)

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**Author:** [@foolontheplanet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/foolontheplanet)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/auto-adjust-image/311992 "2010-07-22T00:24:53Z")

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hey everyone, I have another question for you. I have something I'm working on where I want images to load and auto adjust. It's hard to explain, but here's an image of what I want. I want image one to come up, and th…

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## [htmlText and getCharBoundaries problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-and-getcharboundaries-problem/311991)

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**Author:** [@dragonlady](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dragonlady)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-and-getcharboundaries-problem/311991 "2010-07-22T00:04:17Z")

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Good evening :yoshi:, I am having an issue using getCharBoundaries() with htmlText. In the following code, I am trying to get the location of \<img\> tags, so that I can then move the image to where the \<img\> tag in the …

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## [Buttons not clickable with wmode transparent and browser zoom](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-not-clickable-with-wmode-transparent-and-browser-zoom/311989)

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**Author:** [@bennybobw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bennybobw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-not-clickable-with-wmode-transparent-and-browser-zoom/311989 "2010-07-21T22:28:25Z")

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I have a flex application that clients want to be able to scale with the page when the user zooms the page. The wmode needs to be transparent because there is a menu on the page that comes over top. The app sets the…

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## [Force Download](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/force-download/311986)

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**Author:** [@olirushworth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/olirushworth)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/force-download/311986 "2010-07-21T21:51:40Z")

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Hi guys, I'm having a bit of trouble with creating a download link. Basically on my flash website I have a PDF of my portfolio which is available to download, I don't want people to view it in the browser because I…

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## [Anyone familiar with simpleXML?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-simplexml/311985)

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**Author:** [@spyderfx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spyderfx)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-simplexml/311985 "2010-07-21T21:47:04Z")

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I'm trying to get my simpleXML to work but I think I must be going about it the wrong way. I've checked my version of PHP and its good. For some reason though the code seems to be breaking after the arrow operator, but o…

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## [\[as2\] Collision Detection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-collision-detection/311984)

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**Author:** [@marcelozep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcelozep)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-collision-detection/311984 "2010-07-21T20:14:34Z")

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Hi. I´d like to know how can I make a collision detection between two objects with complex shapes. Each object has a child movieclip. Example: obj1.child obj2.child I need to make a collision detection test between e…

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## [Saving Dynamic Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-dynamic-text/311978)

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**Author:** [@vcugreg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vcugreg)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-dynamic-text/311978 "2010-07-21T16:47:05Z")

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Is there a way to allow the viewer of the swf file to save any dynamic text they enter into a field, so that the next time they open the swf file it displays the saved text? I know that's a tall order, so if anybody co…

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## [Car game, Collision with the obstacles?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/car-game-collision-with-the-obstacles/311976)

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**Author:** [@bskmama](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bskmama)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/car-game-collision-with-the-obstacles/311976 "2010-07-21T15:28:53Z")

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I'm creating a car game. i managed to get the car moving and all, but i dunno how to make the car collide with the obstacles when it hits it. How do i make it such away that if the car overlaps the kind of obstacle i …

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## [Using a component inside custom component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-component-inside-custom-component/311975)

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**Author:** [@actionbob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/actionbob)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-component-inside-custom-component/311975 "2010-07-21T15:27:47Z")

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I am trying to make a custom component, and in this component I am using the FLVPlayback component. (not extending, placed on the timeline) When I update the component with my component definitions, it seems to also fin…

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## [Impossible challenge AS3 multi turn rotator / spinner animation controller](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/impossible-challenge-as3-multi-turn-rotator-spinner-animation-controller/311974)

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**Author:** [@andiliddell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andiliddell)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/impossible-challenge-as3-multi-turn-rotator-spinner-animation-controller/311974 "2010-07-21T15:27:11Z")

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Hi all This is fast becoming the biggest waste of my time ever! \[frowning\] So im opening it up to the commuity as a programming challenge!! For something which i assumed would be very simple, writting a robust and soli…

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## [onReleaseOutside in not working in Child SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onreleaseoutside-in-not-working-in-child-swf/311973)

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**Author:** [@vikramkute](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vikramkute)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onreleaseoutside-in-not-working-in-child-swf/311973 "2010-07-21T13:44:01Z")

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Hi Guys, I have "sq\_mc" and "status\_txt" on Stage. I am using equivalent of onReleaseOutside which is: this.stage.addEventListener (MouseEvent.MOUSE\_UP, mouseUpHandler); It works fine. but when I open this SWF in …

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## [Accessing a parent instance from a loaded swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-parent-instance-from-a-loaded-swf/311972)

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**Author:** [@Orchard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Orchard)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-parent-instance-from-a-loaded-swf/311972 "2010-07-21T13:40:46Z")

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I have a "MainSWF", that loads and places other SWFs "LoadedSWF". The LoadedSWF has buttons that are supposed to make some layers in the MainSWF visible/invisble. These layers are in a placed navigation bar that is defin…

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## [Broken LINK](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/broken-link/311969)

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**Author:** [@AKDS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AKDS)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/broken-link/311969 "2010-07-21T13:26:36Z")

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after uploading the site to the server and uploading the database to phpmyadmin my site has a few broken links that point to the 'localhost/testfolder' instead of the site's URL. where can I change this? PLEASE HELP!

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## [This is the Photoshop Action Scripts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-is-the-photoshop-action-scripts/311968)

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**Author:** [@sumithranom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sumithranom)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-is-the-photoshop-action-scripts/311968 "2010-07-21T13:03:37Z")

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Dear Friends, Kindly check out our Photoshop Action Scripts Product Images. Who specializes in Multi Products, CD covers, Boxes, Member card, Gift Card, iPhone, iPod Etc. You can check out the All Products: http:/…

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## [AS3.0 Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-help/311964)

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**Author:** [@AsianSpark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AsianSpark)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-0-help/311964 "2010-07-21T11:30:23Z")

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So, I've decided to switch to AS3. But I have a few problems with my first project. I'll tell you how it works. Okay, so I have 2 movie clips on the 1st frame. One is named 'bc' and the other is named 'mc'. Both are …

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## [Problem with Bones](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-bones/311963)

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**Author:** [@sskstorm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sskstorm)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-bones/311963 "2010-07-21T11:26:11Z")

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Hi there! I am using Flash CS4. When I import a bitmap image, I cannot put bones onto it. So I convert it into a shape by right-clicking on it and using the Break Apart function. Then I use the Pen tool to outline …

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## [Free download Automation Tool for Functionality Testing for Web2.0 Application](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-download-automation-tool-for-functionality-testing-for-web2-0-application/311961)

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**Author:** [@leema](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leema)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-download-automation-tool-for-functionality-testing-for-web2-0-application/311961 "2010-07-21T10:50:09Z")

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Can any one list out the free automation tools for functionality testing to test the Web2.0 applications? Thanks in advance \[Ayurvedha health care | \[URL="http://www.sangamgrouphotels.com"\]Kanyakumari Tourism | \[UR…

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## [Accessing a variable name containing a class from the class itself](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-variable-name-containing-a-class-from-the-class-itself/311958)

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**Author:** [@Mumble](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mumble)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-variable-name-containing-a-class-from-the-class-itself/311958 "2010-07-21T09:10:17Z")

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Greetings, would it be possible to access a variable name containing a class from the class itself? Example: var \_\_NAME\_\_ = new TestClass(); package com.Test { public class TestClass { public functi…

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## [\[need help\]cant get senoculars duplicatemovieclip alternative to work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-cant-get-senoculars-duplicatemovieclip-alternative-to-work/311957)

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**Author:** [@adBuryD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adBuryD)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-cant-get-senoculars-duplicatemovieclip-alternative-to-work/311957 "2010-07-21T08:43:07Z")

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I was checking out this tip by senocular post no http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1939827&postcount=172 page no http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223798&page=12 I dont know what am I doing wrong, I…

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## [CreateEmptyMovieClip & depth in as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createemptymovieclip-depth-in-as3/311954)

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**Author:** [@anand\_as2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anand_as2)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createemptymovieclip-depth-in-as3/311954 "2010-07-21T07:03:59Z")

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Hi, I am new to as3, please help me over this. to create empty movie clip var mystage = stage.getChildAt(0); var mc:MovieClip = new MovieClip(); mystage.addChild(mc); but, where I have to set depth and the instance…

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## [kirupa.com - Following Text Mask](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-com-following-text-mask/643621)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-com-following-text-mask/643621 "2010-07-21T07:00:00Z")

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Text Masking: Follow MouseAfter having answered many emails and message board posts on how to create a mask that follows the mouse AND how to drag a mask, I decided to create a tutorial on how to do both. This tutor…

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## [Best fullscreen dimensions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-fullscreen-dimensions/311949)

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**Author:** [@Mad\_Aussie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mad_Aussie)\
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**Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-fullscreen-dimensions/311949 "2010-07-21T03:20:42Z")

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Morning people! Got a bit of an interesting question here, and I don't know quite how to word it for the search bar. Part of my job entails me making full screen flash animations for use on Digital Billboards. We've b…

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