# programming

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## [Save result of a swf as picture](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-result-of-a-swf-as-picture/300767)

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**Author:** [@ventoline](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ventoline)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-result-of-a-swf-as-picture/300767 "2009-11-26T23:53:03Z")

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I am built an application using graphics, and I would like to save the result of as a picture, of high quality if possible. How to proceed?

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## [How to check for sequential clicks?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-for-sequential-clicks/300764)

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**Author:** [@Tuesday](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tuesday)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-for-sequential-clicks/300764 "2009-11-26T22:32:45Z")

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What I want to do is have a menu where the user navigates by clicking buttons in a sequential order. For example, if the user clicks button 1, then 2, then 3, they are taken to page 1. If they click button 2, then 3, the…

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## [Interactive Flash Map (Touring DJ)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-flash-map-touring-dj/300761)

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**Author:** [@dudeman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dudeman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-flash-map-touring-dj/300761 "2009-11-26T20:19:10Z")

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Hey there, wondering if anyone has seen anything like the attached picture available on the net (pay or free). The map system has inputted tour dates and info so following fans can keep track of the DJ's location and gig…

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## [Slideshow - data loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-data-loading/300760)

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**Author:** [@revo999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/revo999)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow-data-loading/300760 "2009-11-26T19:54:30Z")

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I want to design a slideshow , (i have done in XML before now i want to load from PHP ) which loads data , path of pictures , and other things from a PHP page is that possible ?? if YES then how for-example : \<?…

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## [Controlling a MC's timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-mcs-timeline/300759)

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**Author:** [@kingkelly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingkelly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-mcs-timeline/300759 "2009-11-26T19:19:50Z")

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Hey everyone, Im wondering if its possible to control a movieclips timeline a bit more than the simple play, stop functions. I was hoping by pressing a button, it would make the MC's playhead not just jump to frame 2…

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## [Box2d Contactlistener](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/box2d-contactlistener/300758)

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**Author:** [@Noddybear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Noddybear)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/box2d-contactlistener/300758 "2009-11-26T19:10:53Z")

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Hey guys, im currently working on a game involving Box2d. I have got a physics world working up to the point in which contactlisteners are required for several different objects, and I was wondering if someone could eith…

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## [Scrollbar for a Sprite?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-for-a-sprite/300756)

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**Author:** [@Mini\_Master2000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mini_Master2000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-for-a-sprite/300756 "2009-11-26T19:05:47Z")

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Hello, I'm currently having trouble on integrating a scrollbar that I downloaded from Warm Forest Flash. I built a XML gallery that is going out of the boundary of height of 466 pixels. The thumbnails that are out of t…

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## [Fit bitmap textures to non rectangular MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fit-bitmap-textures-to-non-rectangular-movieclip/300752)

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**Author:** [@amietbeach](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amietbeach)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fit-bitmap-textures-to-non-rectangular-movieclip/300752 "2009-11-26T17:02:14Z")

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Hi there, I'm loading bitmaps dynamically using AS3 and I'd like to fit/tile them within a movieclip. (like a texture but in 2D) However, my movieclip is not rectangular and everything I tried resulted in the texture…

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## [Kirupa XML Gallery with Thumbnails](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-xml-gallery-with-thumbnails/300751)

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**Author:** [@churros555](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/churros555)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-xml-gallery-with-thumbnails/300751 "2009-11-26T16:56:33Z")

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Hi, My name is Felipe, Im from Brazil (sorry for the bad english.. XD) and I need some help with this gallery that I found here (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm). How can I add links from the XML …

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## [AS2: publishing bug thing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-publishing-bug-thing/300750)

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**Author:** [@windofdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/windofdeath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-publishing-bug-thing/300750 "2009-11-26T16:46:50Z")

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heya all. sorry for my poor english at some points but i think your able to understand my problem anyways. the project: i made a project at wich i have a stage with 3 layers. actions layer ( guess whats in here hehe…

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## [Fit bitmap to non rectangular MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fit-bitmap-to-non-rectangular-movieclip/300747)

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**Author:** [@amietbeach](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amietbeach)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fit-bitmap-to-non-rectangular-movieclip/300747 "2009-11-26T15:06:06Z")

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Hi there, I'm loading bitmaps dynamically using AS3 and I'd like to fit/tile them within a movieclip. (like a texture but in 2D) However, my movieclip is not rectangular and everything I tried resulted in the texture…

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## [Security restrictions for xml/jpg running on a network](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-restrictions-for-xml-jpg-running-on-a-network/300746)

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**Author:** [@markab](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/markab)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-restrictions-for-xml-jpg-running-on-a-network/300746 "2009-11-26T14:59:28Z")

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Hi This is my first post! And hoped someone could help in any way... I have a main Flash file I'm publishing as both a swf (FP9 AS2) and exe. This file brings in data from external xml and jpg files. It initially cre…

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## [Caurina error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/caurina-error/300745)

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**Author:** [@felipegm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/felipegm)\
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**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/caurina-error/300745 "2009-11-26T14:52:24Z")

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I'm trying to use Caurina Transitions in Flash Cs4, As3, but get the error message: 5007: An ActionScript file must have at least one externally visible definition. I'm simply using this code as test: import cauri…

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## [Change itunes album float code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-itunes-album-float-code/300744)

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**Author:** [@felipegm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/felipegm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-itunes-album-float-code/300744 "2009-11-26T13:23:19Z")

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Hi I found this source code for a itunes album selection, but I´d like to make some modifications on it. I´d like to make the clicked album, to stay at it´s place, not changing position. Is it possible? Thanks in…

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## [Dynamically modify a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-modify-a-movieclip/300741)

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**Author:** [@dragonair](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dragonair)\
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**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-modify-a-movieclip/300741 "2009-11-26T12:31:01Z")

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hi , :megaman: i m working on a game where player has to demolate a bulding by placing bombs at diff places .. i want to know how break a movieclip into multiple parts dynamically ... like in the game demolition city ...…

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## [Loading local FLV from swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-local-flv-from-swf/300739)

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**Author:** [@retribution](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/retribution)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-local-flv-from-swf/300739 "2009-11-26T11:46:08Z")

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Hi, I am creating a swf that sits in an HTML file. The swf loads a series of flvs. It has to work locally in Explorer. Explorer loads the swf file but does not load the flvs. If i run the swf file in flashplayer, i.e n…

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## [Ctrl+Scroll detection?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ctrl-scroll-detection/300737)

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**Author:** [@Maqrkk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maqrkk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ctrl-scroll-detection/300737 "2009-11-26T11:08:57Z")

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Hey everyone, have a question. Is it possible to detect whether the user used or is using ctrl+scroll to enlarge the screen? I was looking at an example of a mouse avoiding game, which could easily be cheated on using …

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## [Non-affine transformations](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/non-affine-transformations/300730)

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**Author:** [@Scythe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Scythe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/non-affine-transformations/300730 "2009-11-26T08:20:37Z")

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I was just reading about how the Matrix class can only apply affine transformations to objects. According to the documentation, "Affine transformations preserve the straightness of lines while transforming, so that paral…

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## [ActionScript 3.0 stage access from within component class code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-0-stage-access-from-within-component-class-code/300722)

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**Author:** [@iblis\_raeb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iblis_raeb)\
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**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-3-0-stage-access-from-within-component-class-code/300722 "2009-11-26T03:44:53Z")

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Please help me work out how to access the stage from within component code. (I am very new to ActionScript) Here is the cut down code of the main application entry point: package { import flash.display.Sprite; p…

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## [Targeting a MC inside a MC with a dynamically generated name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-a-mc-inside-a-mc-with-a-dynamically-generated-name/300721)

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**Author:** [@yani](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-a-mc-inside-a-mc-with-a-dynamically-generated-name/300721 "2009-11-26T03:29:04Z")

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Hi I'm trying to target a movieclip inside another movie clip which I have dynamically generated the name. I hope I'm making sense. firstText = "text" + randomNum; \_root\[firstText\].gotoAndStop(9); firstTitle = \_root…

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## [Navigating to a Cue Point using custom button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigating-to-a-cue-point-using-custom-button/300720)

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**Author:** [@Solidus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Solidus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigating-to-a-cue-point-using-custom-button/300720 "2009-11-26T03:10:51Z")

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Sorry for the re-post I accidentally put this in the wrong thread. I just imported a video file with 2 sections titled: \*\*music light\*\* I can navigate to these fine if I use a button from the component menu but thos…

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## [RegExp... String.replace(?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regexp-string-replace/300718)

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**Author:** [@wilbur\_b7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wilbur_b7)\
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**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regexp-string-replace/300718 "2009-11-26T02:39:03Z")

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i'm trying to search a string for a particular pattern, and replace it with elements from within the pattern... for example... here's the given string... if you want to learn how to use regexp, {url===http://somesite.…

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## [Reset a combo box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reset-a-combo-box/300717)

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**Author:** [@thevibe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thevibe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reset-a-combo-box/300717 "2009-11-26T02:28:34Z")

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Hi guys, I have a small issue that I would like to correct. What script can reset a combobox ? After the user submitted the form all the information needs to go. I found how to do it for the field text and the checkbox…

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## [Navigate to Cue Point using Custom Buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigate-to-cue-point-using-custom-buttons/300716)

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**Author:** [@Solidus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Solidus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigate-to-cue-point-using-custom-buttons/300716 "2009-11-26T01:19:23Z")

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Hey guys, I just imported a video file with 2 sections titled: \*\*music light\*\* This should help: \[image\] So this code works perfect with a componant button but I can't make it work with a normal one. Why? What is s…

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## [Is it possible to create UI elements purely in Actionscript 3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-ui-elements-purely-in-actionscript-3/300712)

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**Author:** [@DBA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DBA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-create-ui-elements-purely-in-actionscript-3/300712 "2009-11-26T00:02:16Z")

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I am familiar with the method of embedding a SWF file in Actionscript and then creating a variable and assigning a corresponding UI element from the SWF. My question is this: Is it possible to create and place UI eleme…

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## [Why do this AIR App looks like this inside flex?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-do-this-air-app-looks-like-this-inside-flex/300709)

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**Author:** [@kadaj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kadaj)\
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**Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-do-this-air-app-looks-like-this-inside-flex/300709 "2009-11-25T23:11:54Z")

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This is just a basic AIR App with Flex 3 But there appears to be a grey area at the bottom. How to avoid that. In design mode I don;t see that. I'm a beginner in flex. \[image\] \[image\] Thanks in advance..

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## [XML Gallery?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery/300708)

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**Author:** [@Mini\_Master2000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mini_Master2000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery/300708 "2009-11-25T23:05:49Z")

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For my website project, the layout and navigation is pretty much done. And now I have to make the content, which leads me to something that really makes me nervous, a XML gallery. XML always seem to confuse me. I saw som…

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## [Can we use AIR1.5 with Flash cS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-we-use-air1-5-with-flash-cs3/300706)

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**Author:** [@adnan794](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adnan794)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-we-use-air1-5-with-flash-cs3/300706 "2009-11-25T22:50:44Z")

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Hi Is Air1.5 only useable with Flash CS4? thanks

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## [Sound system problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system-problem/300705)

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**Author:** [@mordormaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mordormaster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-system-problem/300705 "2009-11-25T22:27:07Z")

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Hey, im getting better at this whole actionscipt stuff so i decided to make a basic conversation system for my game, turns out though if you press the buttons before the dialoge is finished playing then it just plays the…

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## [Flash - On a Cell Phone](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-on-a-cell-phone/300702)

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**Author:** [@amerifax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amerifax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-on-a-cell-phone/300702 "2009-11-25T21:17:10Z")

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We would like to switch our website from what we are using to Flash. If you go to home2000.mobi you will see what we are trying to do. We would like to design this in Flash. 1. We would like to know if this is possibl…

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