# programming

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## [AS2 Positioning a Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-positioning-a-movie-clip/304257)

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**Author:** [@halfdrawn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/halfdrawn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-positioning-a-movie-clip/304257 "2010-02-04T14:05:58Z")

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Hi all I have my flash movie set to 100% x 100% so it obviously fills the whole browser window, I am trying to make a navigation bar that sticks to the bottom of the browser window no matter how big it is however this …

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## [Loader target spaghetticode](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-target-spaghetticode/304252)

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**Author:** [@frankenjan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frankenjan)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-target-spaghetticode/304252 "2010-02-04T11:04:38Z")

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Hi, ive been trying to wrap my brain around this problem for about ten hours, i cant find out what im doing wrong.. im loading an xml driven scroller (scroller.swf) into a movieclip (holderMC) like this: var swfLoade…

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## [Query String](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/query-string/304251)

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**Author:** [@flashfighter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashfighter)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/query-string/304251 "2010-02-04T09:40:24Z")

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when i use the following code on button release action script. it send all three variables with query string. My question is how can i send specific variable with query string not all variable for example i just want …

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## [Library Movie clip "visibility" problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/library-movie-clip-visibility-problem/304250)

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**Author:** [@nighteagle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nighteagle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/library-movie-clip-visibility-problem/304250 "2010-02-04T08:18:25Z")

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I have a movie clip "target" in my library (and it's exported for action script) I the action script attach this to the movie scene and everything works fine var newTarget = this.attachMovie("target", "target1", depth…

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## [Flash with Papervision 3d import to PDF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-with-papervision-3d-import-to-pdf/304249)

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**Author:** [@mikel\_26](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikel_26)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-with-papervision-3d-import-to-pdf/304249 "2010-02-04T07:53:18Z")

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I'm wondering how to embed a flash to PDF BUT !? the what's inside flash is a PaperVision 3d. But whenever i make it as a pdf and the flash is inside it the papervision 3d doesn't work... any idea to make AS3 Scrip…

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## [Multidimensional Arrays?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multidimensional-arrays/304248)

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**Author:** [@Dibbsie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dibbsie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multidimensional-arrays/304248 "2010-02-04T07:15:48Z")

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Hey, I am new to flash programming and am trying to create an empty 2D array. I have the Code: var squareList:Array = new Array(new Array()); Init(); function Init():void { var i:int, j:int; squareList = new Arr…

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## [Externalising flex libraries causing issues with DataGrid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalising-flex-libraries-causing-issues-with-datagrid/304247)

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**Author:** [@flexNoob2009](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flexNoob2009)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalising-flex-libraries-causing-issues-with-datagrid/304247 "2010-02-04T07:15:40Z")

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I wanted to reduce the file size for a Flex application of mine. I followed the suggestion on this site: http://csharksgames.blogspot.com/200...file-size.html Basically, I'm now loading the Flex framework swfs extern…

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## [Css background issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-background-issue/304241)

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**Author:** [@drummer392](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drummer392)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-background-issue/304241 "2010-02-04T05:14:14Z")

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Hey All, I am working on this website: http://dreamsmartkids.com/index2.html The problem is that the footer background at the bottom is not lining up correctly. Is there any way to fix this? THE PROBLEM IS ONLY …

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## [Help with Actionscript 2 Array Loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-actionscript-2-array-loop/304239)

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**Author:** [@orionstar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/orionstar)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-actionscript-2-array-loop/304239 "2010-02-04T04:39:43Z")

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Hello, I am trying to cycle through targeted movieclips via an array. The symbols are labeled as such, kali1, kali2, kali3, ...etc. What I wanted to do was to move selected movieclips to a particular frame via an arra…

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## [Help with AS3 Matrix](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-as3-matrix/304238)

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**Author:** [@Thefox14](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thefox14)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-as3-matrix/304238 "2010-02-04T03:44:47Z")

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I'm having some problems applying a new matrix to a movieclip in AS3. Everytime I apply a new one to an Movie Clip it gets reset. For example: trace(MC.transform.matrix.tx, MC.x, MC.y);//FIRST MC.transform.matrix = new…

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## [Importing high quality transparent images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-high-quality-transparent-images/304237)

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**Author:** [@Evangelizes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Evangelizes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-high-quality-transparent-images/304237 "2010-02-04T03:17:03Z")

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Hi, I am trying to import this transparent text with drop shadow but everytime I try to save it as a .gif or .png the quality is horrible. I've played around with the settings. any tips?

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## [For Sale Brand New Unlocked BlackBerry Bold 9700, Htc Google Nexus One](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-unlocked-blackberry-bold-9700-htc-google-nexus-one/304236)

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**Author:** [@sammy11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sammy11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-unlocked-blackberry-bold-9700-htc-google-nexus-one/304236 "2010-02-04T02:14:20Z")

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## [PHP/AS Based Contact Form Nightmare](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-as-based-contact-form-nightmare/304235)

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**Author:** [@tyoelin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tyoelin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-as-based-contact-form-nightmare/304235 "2010-02-04T01:06:55Z")

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Alrighty, here we go. On Kirupa, there is a great tutorial for a flash based PHP contact form that I followed (awhile ago) here. I've always had trouble getting it to work, but have more or less been able to figure it …

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## [Trouble with removeChild](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-removechild/304233)

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**Author:** [@senNOTcular](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/senNOTcular)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-removechild/304233 "2010-02-03T22:38:05Z")

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I am pulling my hair out trying to make the close button work on this homework project. This app scatters photos on the stage, randomly and at random angles. They are drag and droppable and the clicked photo comes to the…

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## [Changing Site Map](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-site-map/304230)

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**Author:** [@chrisfrench937](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisfrench937)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-site-map/304230 "2010-02-03T22:00:21Z")

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What i'd like to do is have a menu/site map that adjusts when you click on a certain icon. For example, I have a AS3.0 flash file with, say, 5 keyframes with 5 buttons that are in different positions on each key frame. T…

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## [Grid XML gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-xml-gallery/304229)

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**Author:** [@somnamblst](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/somnamblst)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-xml-gallery/304229 "2010-02-03T21:22:17Z")

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I am using Ben Cline's xml grid gallery. I sliced a single image into 48 thumbs, 6 rows, 8 columns. http://www.gotoandlearnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=7237&st=0&sk=t&sd=a The one issue I have is that only 47 thumb…

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## [Dynamically create text inside a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-create-text-inside-a-movieclip/304227)

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**Author:** [@waverider303](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/waverider303)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-create-text-inside-a-movieclip/304227 "2010-02-03T20:22:42Z")

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I want to create a movieclip so that that I can create text inside of it and make it clickable. I want to do this all dynamically since I am using ZendAMF to pull in database information to put in the text box. So far I …

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## [NumericStepper ruins KeyboardEvent!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/numericstepper-ruins-keyboardevent/304225)

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**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/numericstepper-ruins-keyboardevent/304225 "2010-02-03T19:37:26Z")

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Hi, I have a NumericStepper in my stage, and I have a Keyboard listener which listens for pressed keys. The listener works fine until I change the value in the NumericStepper. I think it's the textField in the NumericS…

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## [Help with MC visibility](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-mc-visibility/304220)

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**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-mc-visibility/304220 "2010-02-03T18:13:57Z")

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I have asked this before but could never get it to work. This time i am posting entire code but I colored the problem area. What I am trying to do is capture the name of the button which is clicked and add "hl" to it,…

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## [Alpha fade AS help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-fade-as-help/304217)

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**Author:** [@smileyblonde1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smileyblonde1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-fade-as-help/304217 "2010-02-03T16:47:53Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verdana\]Hi There,\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verdana\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verdana\]If someone could help me with this problem that would be great.\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT…

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## [Validation of HTML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/validation-of-html/304215)

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**Author:** [@Gooo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gooo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/validation-of-html/304215 "2010-02-03T15:41:34Z")

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Hi I'm trying to validate my webpage, but I'm getting a few errors. My code: \<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"\> \<html\> \<head\> \</head\> \<body\> \<table border = "…

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## [Is it possible to extend class w/o access to class code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-extend-class-w-o-access-to-class-code/304214)

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**Author:** [@PsuFan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PsuFan)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-extend-class-w-o-access-to-class-code/304214 "2010-02-03T14:47:28Z")

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Is it possible? Say you were importing flash.events.KeyboardEvent and you wanted it to extend the MovieClip class, is this possible? Where you dont have access to the class to just type "extends XXX". (This is just a…

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## [Performance issue observed in datagrid of size 50 \* 50](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/performance-issue-observed-in-datagrid-of-size-50-50/304213)

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**Author:** [@Vimal\_Kaur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vimal_Kaur)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/performance-issue-observed-in-datagrid-of-size-50-50/304213 "2010-02-03T14:44:13Z")

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I am trying to create a flex advancedatagrid with 50 columns and almost 50 rows with a custom itemrenderer with very basic functionality. Still it takes very long time to render the same and sometimes even timeout. Can s…

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## [Remove Child](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-child/304212)

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**Author:** [@Ricky55](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricky55)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-child/304212 "2010-02-03T14:15:18Z")

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Hi Someone the other day provided me with this code to a remove a child from the main timeline from within a movieclip. parent.removeChild(MovieClip(parent).mc1); This works fine, but how can I write an if statemen…

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## [Fade Out External SWF on MouseEvent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-out-external-swf-on-mouseevent/304211)

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**Author:** [@stevensunsunsun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stevensunsunsun)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-out-external-swf-on-mouseevent/304211 "2010-02-03T14:12:12Z")

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Hi there, I am so stuck on the simplest of transitions! I've just started using AS3 and and doing alright so far, but have been looking for days for a solution to this.... HELP ME PLEASE!!? I have a simple gallery wi…

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## [XML document not parsing correctly in nested movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-document-not-parsing-correctly-in-nested-movie-clip/304209)

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**Author:** [@ni\_che](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ni_che)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-document-not-parsing-correctly-in-nested-movie-clip/304209 "2010-02-03T12:23:24Z")

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hello, 1. When I place all movie clips on the same main stage, the xml file can be read perfectly. BUT not reading properly inside nested movie clip. Is it possible to read XML object in nested movie clip in the first pl…

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## [TweenEvent dispatches not always happening](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweenevent-dispatches-not-always-happening/304208)

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**Author:** [@jimjiminyjimjim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimjiminyjimjim)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweenevent-dispatches-not-always-happening/304208 "2010-02-03T12:13:31Z")

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I found this post on the Actionscript.org forums about TweenEvent dispatches not happening consistently. I’ve come up against a similar problem in the past. The first thing to check is that the Tween instance does not …

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## [Sync two flash banners in AS2?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sync-two-flash-banners-in-as2/304206)

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**Author:** [@Urme](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Urme)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sync-two-flash-banners-in-as2/304206 "2010-02-03T10:07:34Z")

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I was wondering of any methods to sync two flash banners? What I mean is that when the page loads neither banner starts until both are ready? I will have two flash banner like this: |Banner 1| (something else between…

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## [PHP-based login gets two different sessionIDs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-based-login-gets-two-different-sessionids/304203)

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**Author:** [@RollingSton3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RollingSton3)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-based-login-gets-two-different-sessionids/304203 "2010-02-03T06:19:26Z")

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Using some very basic logic, I can login with an html form (with php checking the username and password against a database) Also easily, I can login through flash (using URLLoader et all pointing to the same php file) …

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## [Problem with Arrays](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-arrays/304201)

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**Author:** [@JamminBill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JamminBill)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-arrays/304201 "2010-02-03T04:47:12Z")

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I've been playing around with some simple test animations using Arrays in various ways. One of them consists of 15 squares and I want them to grow and shrink as I mouse over them. I've gotten it to work with both Tween a…

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