# programming

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## [CSS Nav with Transparency](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-nav-with-transparency/298159)

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**Author:** [@dansimon30](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dansimon30)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-nav-with-transparency/298159 "2009-10-14T16:09:07Z")

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I have a project that has a transparent swf over the left nav. The actual content for the swf is "included" from a seperate html file containing the the DIV that holds the CSS for the transparent swf ( contained in the h…

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## [External Interface](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-interface/298156)

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**Author:** [@halian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/halian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-interface/298156 "2009-10-14T15:11:43Z")

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Currently I'm trying to call a window.close with external interface. It works fine, however, I also have a window.beforeunload call in my javascript so the close button ends up calling two windows. One is the "this page …

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## [Local Date Manipulation in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-date-manipulation-in-flash/298155)

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**Author:** [@chemicaldesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chemicaldesign)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-date-manipulation-in-flash/298155 "2009-10-14T15:06:36Z")

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Please help...!! I'm currently trying to create an advent calendar and need help. I would like the flash movie to somehow recognise the date on the users computer and then gotoAndStop at that particular Frame Label (…

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## [Best Practice: Vectors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-practice-vectors/298152)

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**Author:** [@efos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/efos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-practice-vectors/298152 "2009-10-14T13:50:05Z")

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Just read a post about Vectors and it got me thinking. I love vectors, but I rarely use them even though most Arrays that I create really only use one class. Vectors are faster and cleaner, is there a reason not to us…

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## [HELP : How To Buffer A Quicktime Movie?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-buffer-a-quicktime-movie/298151)

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**Author:** [@BUroKHUli](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BUroKHUli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-how-to-buffer-a-quicktime-movie/298151 "2009-10-14T12:44:53Z")

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Hello, I tried to search for tutorials here at Kirupa but it seems I keep on bumping on a dead end. I have a problem with a video clip I imported to my flash movie. When I am on the editing screen, I can see that the…

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## [Analog clocks with different country](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analog-clocks-with-different-country/298148)

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**Author:** [@vijay\_singh21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vijay_singh21)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analog-clocks-with-different-country/298148 "2009-10-14T12:04:16Z")

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hi all, im just looked analog clock tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/clock.htm its showing time which we having on our machine... i want 4 clock with different countries 1.Mumbai 2.New York 3. Sydney …

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## [Count down timer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/count-down-timer/298144)

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**Author:** [@brndn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brndn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/count-down-timer/298144 "2009-10-14T09:56:57Z")

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Hi all just mashed up this from a few examples I found but is a handy way to count down days, hours, minutes.. \<?php $DATE = datum(); function datum($datum=true) { $sign = "+"; // Whichever direction from GMT to your…

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## [Need a help for adding one flash movie befor embedded movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-a-help-for-adding-one-flash-movie-befor-embedded-movie/298142)

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**Author:** [@rajesh123honey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rajesh123honey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-a-help-for-adding-one-flash-movie-befor-embedded-movie/298142 "2009-10-14T09:02:21Z")

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Hi all, I am a web designer I need a help in flash, I am having the flash intro as a separate movie and also having another embedded movie. what I need to do is when I click the play button the flash intro movie nee…

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## [Tween Animation Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-animation-help/298138)

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**Author:** [@mild7lites](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mild7lites)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-animation-help/298138 "2009-10-14T07:03:58Z")

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Hello to all, Thanks to jakesee's suggestion, I've looked into Tweener, and I'm very excited about using the \_bezier transition. However, I want to know how do you get the current x position value of the tween objec…

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## [How do I add text to stage?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-add-text-to-stage/298137)

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**Author:** [@oluc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oluc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-add-text-to-stage/298137 "2009-10-14T06:31:49Z")

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I went onto the forum earlier today, I posted a thread and looked around finding there were hardly any posts happening at all and from people I am not familiar with... "Thats weird.. Is it a holiday today or something?" …

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## [Multiplayer between two comps?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiplayer-between-two-comps/298136)

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**Author:** [@Olaf\_Forkbeard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Olaf_Forkbeard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiplayer-between-two-comps/298136 "2009-10-14T03:40:49Z")

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Is flash 2.0 able to access two computers at once? I was thinking of making a system that could work like a text instant messager and the ability to use a very primitive drawing system to send other people pictures. If a…

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## [Text disappears from dynamic textfields](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-disappears-from-dynamic-textfields/298135)

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**Author:** [@drkb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drkb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-disappears-from-dynamic-textfields/298135 "2009-10-14T03:13:24Z")

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I am making some progress with an interactive poetry project I requested help on earlier. Unfortunately I have another problem which I can't seem to solve. In the project I create 49 textfields in a 7x7 grid. The propert…

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## [Conversoin AS 2 to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/conversoin-as-2-to-as3/298134)

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**Author:** [@worthless](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthless)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/conversoin-as-2-to-as3/298134 "2009-10-14T02:49:37Z")

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After the introduction of AS – 3 I am looking to convert some files from AS-2 to AS-3. Here is a file which needs some attentions of all of you. I like to put the actions in the action frame and shall be glad if any one …

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## [AS 2 Slideshow component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-slideshow-component/298133)

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**Author:** [@sylviamc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sylviamc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-slideshow-component/298133 "2009-10-14T02:49:10Z")

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Hi folks, I'm working on a a pretty basic slideshow for a client. I thought I would try the Flash slideshow component. It seems to be working quite well. I just have one problem I can't figure out how to make a gotoAnd…

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## [Oversized graphic... no error?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oversized-graphic-no-error/298131)

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**Author:** [@motionsmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/motionsmith)\
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**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oversized-graphic-no-error/298131 "2009-10-14T02:02:00Z")

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I'm building out an engine where the developer will commonly be externally loading large bitmaps. I understand that Flash has bitmap size restrictions, and I provide the developers a way around this. However, I am trying…

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## [Key\_Down and all that nonsense!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/key-down-and-all-that-nonsense/298130)

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**Author:** [@nmacholl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nmacholl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/key-down-and-all-that-nonsense/298130 "2009-10-14T01:49:31Z")

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To the point: I have a event listener that manages all my key down events. Suppose I have two keys listened for. When Key A is down a variable is incremented. If key B is held down that variable is set to 0. In my case…

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## [Blurry image ... yes then no](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blurry-image-yes-then-no/298128)

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**Author:** [@dexa\_007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dexa_007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blurry-image-yes-then-no/298128 "2009-10-14T01:28:02Z")

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Hey guys, Here's a strange one: I'm building a website for my church, having several Scriptures appear on the page. To eliminate (hopefully) the possibility of either blurry and/or misaligned text, I opted to create…

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## [How do you make the XML-Driven Drop-Down Menu Horizontal](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-the-xml-driven-drop-down-menu-horizontal/298126)

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**Author:** [@ricardod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ricardod)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-the-xml-driven-drop-down-menu-horizontal/298126 "2009-10-14T00:54:00Z")

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How do you make the XML-Driven Drop-Down Menu http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xml\_dropdown\_menu.htm

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## [Printing without printing dialogue box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printing-without-printing-dialogue-box/298125)

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**Author:** [@theycallmegosu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theycallmegosu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printing-without-printing-dialogue-box/298125 "2009-10-14T00:51:47Z")

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Hi guys, I want to print a template(with images and texts) when someone press a button in flash. How can i print without a printing dialogue box. I know it is not a flash can do. But i just want to print without that ann…

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## [Add Text?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-text/298124)

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**Author:** [@oluc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oluc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-text/298124 "2009-10-14T00:44:24Z")

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Hello and thanks for lookin at my thread! I have never worked with text in in AS before (ie loading text via AS) and so I need some direction if someone is willing to give some. \[smile\] I am loading pictures onto the s…

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## [Carousel (variation of the classic)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/carousel-variation-of-the-classic/298121)

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**Author:** [@asthyanax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asthyanax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/carousel-variation-of-the-classic/298121 "2009-10-13T23:55:30Z")

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Hey everybody, I want to try something using the classic carousel, like this one for example: http://flash.lillegutt.com/?p=46 I want to make the images come from the side and then rotate in a circle. Any ideas on where…

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## [Find bitmap in another bitmap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-bitmap-in-another-bitmap/298117)

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**Author:** [@nook](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nook)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-bitmap-in-another-bitmap/298117 "2009-10-13T22:23:59Z")

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I haven't worked very much with bitmap manipulation and I need to create an app that can find a bitmap (or a pattern of pixels really) in another bitmap. Just looking for some input on how to go about this. Are there…

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## [100% width table issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/100-width-table-issue/298112)

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**Author:** [@phlegma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phlegma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/100-width-table-issue/298112 "2009-10-13T21:34:16Z")

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Hey guys, I'm having trouble getting a 100% width, 3 column header to retain it's proportions. Please have a look at http://wedgehouse.com/web/services/ The middle column is 950px, and the left and right sides extend…

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## [XML linefeeds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-linefeeds/298110)

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**Author:** [@activa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/activa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-linefeeds/298110 "2009-10-13T21:20:41Z")

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Hi, I'm using xml docs to load text into a SWF. When I execute locally the linefeeds in the xml appear in the text field (these are actual whitespace linefeeds, not embedded codes). However, when the server sends t…

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## [Sliding Menu - adding links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-menu-adding-links/298109)

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**Author:** [@Prophit5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Prophit5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-menu-adding-links/298109 "2009-10-13T21:06:37Z")

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I have implemented the "Sliding Menu" from the tutorials. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/slidingMenu.htm I am trying to create links within the content MC / holder MC that allows the user to jump to the details…

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## [Close swf window with a button inside of the swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/close-swf-window-with-a-button-inside-of-the-swf/298108)

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**Author:** [@sjbohlman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sjbohlman)\
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**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/close-swf-window-with-a-button-inside-of-the-swf/298108 "2009-10-13T20:44:39Z")

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Hello All, I've been researching all day trying to figure this out. I've found many ways to do it - but all of those ways are in as2. (http://www.actionscript.org/forums/s....php3?t=161648) What I need to do, is be a…

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## [Drawing a Simple Shape in Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-a-simple-shape-in-class/298107)

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**Author:** [@Raabi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Raabi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-a-simple-shape-in-class/298107 "2009-10-13T19:30:32Z")

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Hello, everybody This is my first meeting with the Shapes; which don't seem cooperating, at all. Following is the Class code: package { import flash.display.Shape; import flash.display.MovieClip; pu…

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## [Best way to switch between streams](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-switch-between-streams/298106)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-switch-between-streams/298106 "2009-10-13T19:25:01Z")

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I am a limelight customer and I have two FLV files. Same content, just different bit rates. Essentially a high and low. What is the best way to switch between the streams? In the past, I just store videoInstance.playh…

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## [Copying text inti program, and saving it into vars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/copying-text-inti-program-and-saving-it-into-vars/298104)

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**Author:** [@qRTe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/qRTe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/copying-text-inti-program-and-saving-it-into-vars/298104 "2009-10-13T19:06:56Z")

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I'm looking for any way to edit text in working program, or what will be superb solution straight from url. So for exaplme I've got page "http://www.tennisexplorer.com/match-detail/?id=691934", and I want to read from …

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## [\[FlashCS3\] Gallery XML Actionscript with thumbnails](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashcs3-gallery-xml-actionscript-with-thumbnails/298103)

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**Author:** [@AgroM](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AgroM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashcs3-gallery-xml-actionscript-with-thumbnails/298103 "2009-10-13T19:05:31Z")

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Hello everyone, I have this code and I want that when you click on each thumbnail returns its id (associated with i) but only get to return the id of the last image, any idea why this happens and how I fix it? Th…

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