# programming

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## [Slide show to Quicktime?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-show-to-quicktime/284512)

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**Author:** [@53effie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/53effie)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-show-to-quicktime/284512 "2009-03-19T19:45:09Z")

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Hi folks, I have a slide presentation that was created in Flash CS3 and I now need to get it into Quicktime format. I have been able to get the export to movie function to work but the resulting video is only the first…

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## [Screen Shot Code Pasting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-shot-code-pasting/284507)

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**Author:** [@short72087](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/short72087)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-shot-code-pasting/284507 "2009-03-19T18:59:56Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to see if it is possible to write a code that when I paste a screen shot (Ctrl + PrintScreen then Ctrl + V) on my site it will put the image in the code. It's for the intranet. If more information is ne…

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## [Flash Player Concurrent NetConnections?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-concurrent-netconnections/284505)

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**Author:** [@jackcviers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jackcviers)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-concurrent-netconnections/284505 "2009-03-19T18:43:04Z")

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Does anybody know the number of concurrent streams the Flash Player can connect to at any one time?

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## [SharedObject how do i?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobject-how-do-i/284504)

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**Author:** [@uni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uni)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobject-how-do-i/284504 "2009-03-19T18:42:57Z")

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\[LEFT\]hello there, I have made a little flash with music player. my problem is, when I load each page on my site the music start fro, the begging. I understand that I need to use the SharedObject method. I read about i…

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## [Clickable buttons inside movie clip symbol?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clickable-buttons-inside-movie-clip-symbol/284502)

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**Author:** [@marcelomdsc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcelomdsc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clickable-buttons-inside-movie-clip-symbol/284502 "2009-03-19T18:36:25Z")

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I would like to know how can I have clickable buttons inside a movie clip symbol. Thanks.

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## [Help with stage position--it's stuck in upper left corner](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-stage-position-its-stuck-in-upper-left-corner/284501)

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**Author:** [@dakotahgirl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dakotahgirl)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-stage-position-its-stuck-in-upper-left-corner/284501 "2009-03-19T18:14:45Z")

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Hi, I cannot find any information anywhere on how to change my layout or even the ruler layout in Flash. The stage is stuck in the upper left-hand corner of the pasteboard. If I could get the zero point of the rulers t…

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## [Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T\_CONSTANT\_ENCAPSED\_STRING](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-t-constant-encapsed-string/284500)

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**Author:** [@nupur2609](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nupur2609)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-t-constant-encapsed-string/284500 "2009-03-19T18:11:35Z")

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Hi I have a PHP script which receives 4 variables from a flash file and inserts tha data into the database.But I am getting the following error: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T\_CONSTANT\_ENCAPSED\_STRING in /dat…

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## [Keyboard listener not making sense](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-listener-not-making-sense/284498)

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**Author:** [@Tsukiyomi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tsukiyomi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-listener-not-making-sense/284498 "2009-03-19T17:55:31Z")

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I'm trying to understand the keyboard listeners and make something that will bring up a dialogue box whenever someone types a specific phrase. This is my code: package { import flash.display.Stage; import fla…

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## [PHP Sockets and Cpanel](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-sockets-and-cpanel/284497)

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**Author:** [@Phoenix401](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Phoenix401)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-sockets-and-cpanel/284497 "2009-03-19T17:49:26Z")

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I am attempting to setup socket communication between a PHP server, that is provided to me through a hosting company that provides me with limited CPanel access to the server, and a flash application that will use XML so…

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## [Problem veiwing "Photo Slideshow using XML and Flash"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-veiwing-photo-slideshow-using-xml-and-flash/284494)

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**Author:** [@rubberduckie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rubberduckie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-veiwing-photo-slideshow-using-xml-and-flash/284494 "2009-03-19T17:19:44Z")

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I used the tutorial "photo slideshow using XML and Flash" I have it working great in flash with my own photos but when I insert it into Dreamweaver when it plays it show nothing but the white box. Is there something spec…

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## [Need some help with frame events \[EASY\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-frame-events-easy/284493)

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**Author:** [@johnyct9760](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnyct9760)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-with-frame-events-easy/284493 "2009-03-19T17:19:09Z")

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Need some help with frame events \[EASY\] Hi every one I’m trying to get some practice with frame labels and just normal frames. In this code I’m have the first part working when the play head gets to the frame label “tes…

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## [XML Actionscript 3.0 percentage bar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-actionscript-3-0-percentage-bar/284492)

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**Author:** [@robmcmon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/robmcmon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-actionscript-3-0-percentage-bar/284492 "2009-03-19T17:11:15Z")

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Ok so i'm trying to create a percentage bar that automaticlly adjust depending on data pulled from a XML file. and I'm currently have some problems with the data getting to the second frame.. here is what I have the xm…

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## [Switching Controls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switching-controls/284490)

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**Author:** [@nonprogrammer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nonprogrammer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switching-controls/284490 "2009-03-19T16:54:00Z")

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Quick background: I am part of a small team making a game in flash. My specific role is in the audio department, but I do have to take time in helping with the scripting. Now I’ve managed to do a few things on my own, s…

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## [Creating a Link tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-link-tutorial/284489)

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**Author:** [@gsheppar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gsheppar)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-link-tutorial/284489 "2009-03-19T16:52:19Z")

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I'm trying to learn how to use xml, and I really like this tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/web/xml/examples/sortedgradeslist.htm My question is how would I write my action script to allow the text (First Name, Last Name, …

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## [Storing Data Locally (FileStream) Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-data-locally-filestream-problem/284487)

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**Author:** [@grumbunfunkle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grumbunfunkle)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-data-locally-filestream-problem/284487 "2009-03-19T16:47:27Z")

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Hi, I'm having a problem with a FileStream that I've created for a desktop widget. I need to save user settings in an XML file to retrieve later on. It works when I test the movie in Flash, but when I package the app for…

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## [\[AS2\] bug filled turret game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-bug-filled-turret-game/284488)

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**Author:** [@Jernberg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jernberg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-bug-filled-turret-game/284488 "2009-03-19T16:47:27Z")

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Hi! Thanks for last time, and sorry but I'm back with more problems... I've started creating a turret game for my website, and I've run in to a problem. When you get hit by your enemy and die, the enemies stay on scre…

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## [Scrollbar Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-help/284486)

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**Author:** [@zigsta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zigsta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-help/284486 "2009-03-19T16:42:05Z")

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Hi there, I’m new to this forum and I apologise in advance if this post is in the wrong place. I’m having problems with a scroll bar component I have used it to control a block of text that is to big for the display …

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## [Test movie works but test scene does not!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/test-movie-works-but-test-scene-does-not/284483)

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**Author:** [@newtoflash2009](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/newtoflash2009)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/test-movie-works-but-test-scene-does-not/284483 "2009-03-19T15:40:06Z")

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Hi All, i am new to flash, as you will know perhaps that my problem might be easy to solve. I have two scenes in my flash file and in scene 1, first button takes you to frame 2 where movie clip is -works on (release) { …

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## [Muliple Videos in one movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/muliple-videos-in-one-movieclip/284482)

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**Author:** [@memolipd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/memolipd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/muliple-videos-in-one-movieclip/284482 "2009-03-19T15:37:14Z")

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Im new to flash and am making a interactive flash file using actionscript 3.0. I have several videos and want to dynamically pick which video to show the user at runtime. all the videos are .flv files, but i dont wan…

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## [Flash 8 to get a picture and show it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-to-get-a-picture-and-show-it/284480)

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**Author:** [@Separi\_ASD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Separi_ASD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-to-get-a-picture-and-show-it/284480 "2009-03-19T15:01:04Z")

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Hey!! Just one question this time... I am trying to make an application that automatically picks a picture from a folder, example for it to grab a jpeg called "pic1.jpg" and display it on the animation? I am trying t…

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## [AJAX - page won't stop loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ajax-page-wont-stop-loading/284479)

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**Author:** [@GrndMasterFlash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GrndMasterFlash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ajax-page-wont-stop-loading/284479 "2009-03-19T14:58:26Z")

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I have made the fallowing code to load various .txt files to my page, however when i use the loadPage function my .txt loads but the loading symbol on the browser keeps running which leads me to believe im doing somethin…

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## [Funky thing with link in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/funky-thing-with-link-in-ie/284476)

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**Author:** [@irishcash33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/irishcash33)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/funky-thing-with-link-in-ie/284476 "2009-03-19T14:37:37Z")

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Hey, In the middle column I have an image with a headline which is also a link. In IE, it jumps down mouse enters the column. I don't know why, and can't seem to fix it. Any suggestions? link

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## [Netstream issues: Multiple loads from XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-issues-multiple-loads-from-xml/284464)

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**Author:** [@GoodnightMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GoodnightMG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-issues-multiple-loads-from-xml/284464 "2009-03-19T14:22:27Z")

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The code I have works fine it based off of this individuals code: http://www.thetechlabs.com/video/how-to-build-a-as3-videoplayer/ However I have done everything i possibly can to close, remove, or pause the netstrea…

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## [Strange issue with blur function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-issue-with-blur-function/284453)

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**Author:** [@jdamon78](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdamon78)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-issue-with-blur-function/284453 "2009-03-19T11:21:30Z")

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i've created a movieclip that i'm applying a simple blur filter to and in Flash when i play the timeline it runs with no problems although when i publish the movie the blur doesn't display - i've run out of ideas about w…

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## [Load image total in external class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-image-total-in-external-class/284452)

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**Author:** [@bobcooper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobcooper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-image-total-in-external-class/284452 "2009-03-19T11:11:16Z")

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Hi there, I'm a bit of a class newbie so be nice... I am trying to get an array of images from a php file using LoadVars... I have an external as file called ImageTotal.as with the following code: class ImageTota…

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## [Transparency not working in Firefox with SWFObject 2.1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparency-not-working-in-firefox-with-swfobject-2-1/284447)

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**Author:** [@hoolagon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hoolagon)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparency-not-working-in-firefox-with-swfobject-2-1/284447 "2009-03-19T10:50:21Z")

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Hi, I am unable to get wmode working in FF3 with the SWFObject 2.1. Theres no problem at all in IE, just FF doesnt work. Ive searched through your documentation and threads and am none the wiser. Your help is muc…

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## [MovieClip unresponsive to mouse over: possible?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-unresponsive-to-mouse-over-possible/284445)

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**Author:** [@m3ta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m3ta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-unresponsive-to-mouse-over-possible/284445 "2009-03-19T10:40:03Z")

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Hi! I'm loading an image into a thumbnail button in flash from an XML file. The button will scale up when it is mouse-over'd (is this a word?) Here is the loading of the image into the movieclip imageLoader = \[C…

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## [AC3 noobie, button question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ac3-noobie-button-question/284444)

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**Author:** [@m\_h\_w](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_h_w)\
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**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ac3-noobie-button-question/284444 "2009-03-19T09:48:20Z")

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I finally decided to try AC3 after still using AC2 for a while. And since scripting was never a strong side of mine, naturally i am facing som issues. To start with i want to make a animated rollover button. like the …

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## [Adventure game mouse movement?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adventure-game-mouse-movement/284443)

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**Author:** [@Caravaggio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Caravaggio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adventure-game-mouse-movement/284443 "2009-03-19T09:42:17Z")

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Hello, hi, good evening, trying to make an engine for an adventure game, and by that I mean the old Call of Cthulhu / beneath a steel sky variety and have been thinking about how to implement the movement. I'd like it to…

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## [Animating masks, need help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-masks-need-help/284441)

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**Author:** [@kamirura](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kamirura)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-masks-need-help/284441 "2009-03-19T08:55:50Z")

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So I found this tutorial that seemed really nice how to make things look like they grow. http://www.gomediazine.com/tutorials/an-angel-grows-wings-animated-mask-in-flash/ The only thing is though I cant get it to work p…

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