# flash

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## [Creating limbs with AS 3.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-limbs-with-as-3-0/256760)

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**Author:** [@briman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/briman)\
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**Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-limbs-with-as-3-0/256760 "2008-04-07T00:19:45Z")

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I wonder how I might create a kinematics structure to create a character with limbs. (really, how they did this-http://levitated.net/exhibit/organicMachine/index.html) I am using actionscript 3.0 and I wonder how to crea…

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## [AS 3 Custom Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-custom-class/256759)

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**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\
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**Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-custom-class/256759 "2008-04-07T00:01:36Z")

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I have been trying to convert the code posted previously to a custom class: package { import flash.display.\*; import flash.events.\*; import flash.net.\*; import flash.display.Stage; import flash.dis…

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## [Pitch Shift](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pitch-shift/256756)

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**Author:** [@briman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/briman)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pitch-shift/256756 "2008-04-06T23:38:00Z")

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I am wondering if it's possible to change the pitch of an audio file playback. It was suggested to me that maybe putting the sound into a quicktime file and manupulating the video's framerate might make it possible. The …

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## [SOAP WebService WSDL caching](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soap-webservice-wsdl-caching/256755)

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**Author:** [@TandemAdam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TandemAdam)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soap-webservice-wsdl-caching/256755 "2008-04-06T23:36:31Z")

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I am really hoping that someone on this forum has used the WebService classes, because I have a few tricky questions. To start off, I have a situation where I am using a SOAP WebService. I start the service in Actionsc…

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## [HP level](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hp-level/256754)

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**Author:** [@protonxp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/protonxp)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hp-level/256754 "2008-04-06T23:08:41Z")

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Hi, I was making a game. And was coding the HP of my player. hpDmg = 0 hpLevel = hpMax - hpDmg hpMax = 50 it doesn't work. Proto :hugegrin:

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## [Simple Flash stuff](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-flash-stuff/256750)

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**Author:** [@EvilDryerSheet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/EvilDryerSheet)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-flash-stuff/256750 "2008-04-06T22:32:38Z")

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Im trying to make a full browser flash site and im kinda new to all of this so its not working just right. I have a loader that i need in the center of the page and i have another movie clip in the same spot but there is…

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## [Nested movieclip with external swf won't play](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-movieclip-with-external-swf-wont-play/256749)

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**Author:** [@mcombes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mcombes)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-movieclip-with-external-swf-wont-play/256749 "2008-04-06T22:18:13Z")

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Hi there, I'm currently working on a web banner for a client. A simple expand banner you can check at \[COLOR=#800080\]http://www.aelios.com/test/\[/COLOR\] . Just rollover on the banner to expand it. The expanded part is …

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## [\[flashdevelop3\] Filling the browser?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashdevelop3-filling-the-browser/256746)

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**Author:** [@kanaeda](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kanaeda)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashdevelop3-filling-the-browser/256746 "2008-04-06T20:50:04Z")

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I don't know if this is a dumb question... But... How would you scale your stage to fit the entire browser in flash develop 3? It doesn't take 100% as stage width and height... I've tried this: stage.scaleMode = St…

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## [Bizarre Shared Library behavior](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bizarre-shared-library-behavior/256744)

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**Author:** [@tchum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tchum)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bizarre-shared-library-behavior/256744 "2008-04-06T20:46:31Z")

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I must be missing something. I'm trying to set up a Shared Library. I created one Symbol, set the Linkage to "Export for runtime sharing" and put it on the stage. Publish, looks great. Whenever I create a second (…

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## [Problems with scope for newbie!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-scope-for-newbie/256738)

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**Author:** [@Boondogger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Boondogger)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-scope-for-newbie/256738 "2008-04-06T18:59:42Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to change a global variable from within a MC. On my main timeline my variable is declared as follows \[COLOR=darkred\]root.Artist="Test";\[/COLOR\] I created a function which randomly selects a frame number…

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## [Trying to pass variable how can I escape ""](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-pass-variable-how-can-i-escape/256733)

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**Author:** [@Multi\_Task](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Multi_Task)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-pass-variable-how-can-i-escape/256733 "2008-04-06T18:00:44Z")

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AS 2.0 Trying to pass a variable as well and cant seem to escape to pass it. How can I pass using window.open as such: Trying to pass (pid) all i get back is (pid) and not actual pid. How to on a jscommand? someth…

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## [How to create fluid motion with dynamic variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-fluid-motion-with-dynamic-variables/256731)

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**Author:** [@samuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/samuk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-fluid-motion-with-dynamic-variables/256731 "2008-04-06T17:32:59Z")

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Hi, my brian is refusing to work today. I have a very simple problem but cant for the life of me work it out. I have multiple movieclips on my stage. Im bringing in figures from a xml file which i will used as my movie…

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## [Page Background Questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/page-background-questions/256730)

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**Author:** [@briand5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/briand5)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/page-background-questions/256730 "2008-04-06T17:16:45Z")

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I am trying to create a similar effect in my background as this website (not the design but the whole background appears to be in flash, page opens centered horizontally, and there is no horizontal scroll bar): http://…

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## [Duplicating MCs at Mouse position?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-mcs-at-mouse-position/256729)

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**Author:** [@laver2k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/laver2k)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-mcs-at-mouse-position/256729 "2008-04-06T16:55:49Z")

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Hi all, sorry to ask such a basic question. Took a break from AS and now struggling to get back into it! Im trying to create a spraycan that when the user holds down the left mouse button, creates foam movieclips at i…

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## [CenterStage element](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centerstage-element/256728)

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**Author:** [@snozbunny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/snozbunny)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centerstage-element/256728 "2008-04-06T16:52:48Z")

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I'm a bit new to AS3 (It's just a hobby) and I wanted a opinion regarding how to go about creating a center stage element. I've got two versions so far, one just adds the element from the document class and the second cr…

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## [MOUSE\_OVER and nested movie clips problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-over-and-nested-movie-clips-problem/256721)

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**Author:** [@psych](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psych)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-over-and-nested-movie-clips-problem/256721 "2008-04-06T15:05:31Z")

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Hi, I have a situation where i create a parent movie clip and use addChild() method to add couple more movie clips (circle shapes from library) to it (with space between them naturally since child objects are circles).…

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## [Symbol association](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbol-association/256720)

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**Author:** [@Dart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dart)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/symbol-association/256720 "2008-04-06T15:04:38Z")

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Hi There, C:-) I have little question, how could i associate two or more MovieClips to one class ? Is it possible ?:egg: Thanks for responses.

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## [Difficulty trying to load image via binary socket and then display on stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/difficulty-trying-to-load-image-via-binary-socket-and-then-display-on-stage/256717)

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**Author:** [@dmorison](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dmorison)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/difficulty-trying-to-load-image-via-binary-socket-and-then-display-on-stage/256717 "2008-04-06T14:22:58Z")

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Hi all, Hopefully someone can help. I'm trying to connect to a Java socket server on another pc on my network via a binary socket in AS3. I would like to be able to download an image from the java server and display …

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## [Dragging up and down only and left and right only](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragging-up-and-down-only-and-left-and-right-only/256716)

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**Author:** [@Brucelines](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Brucelines)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragging-up-and-down-only-and-left-and-right-only/256716 "2008-04-06T14:09:21Z")

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I have a movieclip in the centre of a cross and want to make it move only along the lines of that cross. Is this possible with startDrag or do I need more complicated method? To illustrate: \[image\] If you've moved …

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## [Set color for the text \\ Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-color-for-the-text-help/256715)

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**Author:** [@landomy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/landomy)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-color-for-the-text-help/256715 "2008-04-06T14:01:26Z")

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hello all, i want to do a set color movie in flash. the idea is to let the user write and change the color for what did he write So any one Can help plz Thank you

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## [Scrolling Dynamic Text within a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-dynamic-text-within-a-movie-clip/256712)

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**Author:** [@kyle\_artbow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kyle_artbow)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-dynamic-text-within-a-movie-clip/256712 "2008-04-06T11:34:28Z")

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I have this movie clip. Inside this movie clip is a scroller and another movie clip. The "another" movie clip houses the dynamic text field which calls an external text file. This is supposedly for a News Section on a …

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## [Text using font symbol: Difficulty positioning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-using-font-symbol-difficulty-positioning/256709)

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**Author:** [@pixel\_streamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixel_streamer)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-using-font-symbol-difficulty-positioning/256709 "2008-04-06T10:13:46Z")

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I'm having difficulty positioning text created at run-time using font symbols (one for each of the Textformat's). Can someone show me what's wrong? Thanks.... Here's the code: (Requires 3 font symbols in the Librar…

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## [Scaling at different rates](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-at-different-rates/256707)

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**Author:** [@rivercottage](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rivercottage)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-at-different-rates/256707 "2008-04-06T08:25:49Z")

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Hiya guys! This one has been confusing the hell out of me! I try and try and just cant seem to get anything to work! im trying to create something similar to the goldfrapp site: http://goldfrapp.com/ With a loopi…

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## [MSN ActionScript Buddy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-actionscript-buddy/256706)

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**Author:** [@saucey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saucey)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/msn-actionscript-buddy/256706 "2008-04-06T08:25:39Z")

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Hi i am a complete Noob with flash Action Script:bad: but would realy like to learn and be taught, is there anyone that would not mind helping me out when i get a bit stuck with my coding over MSN?

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## [Close MC once FLV finishes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/close-mc-once-flv-finishes/256701)

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**Author:** [@jennings112](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jennings112)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/close-mc-once-flv-finishes/256701 "2008-04-06T06:28:23Z")

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Just wondering if anyone can help me out... I have a MC with flash flv component & streaming an FLV into it,,,And I am wanting the MC to close once the FLV has played through....Can anyone help me out on how to do this…

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## [Deleting a class/sprite](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deleting-a-class-sprite/256699)

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**Author:** [@skimmmer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skimmmer)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deleting-a-class-sprite/256699 "2008-04-06T05:56:34Z")

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Hi, I made a class (which extends sprite) that has a game I created in it, I add it using: gameS:Game = new Game(this.stage,mp3,id); But when I use: delete this; this.parent.removeChild(this); (inside the class…

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## [Time to convert, as2 to as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/time-to-convert-as2-to-as3/256698)

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**Author:** [@Tyg3r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tyg3r)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/time-to-convert-as2-to-as3/256698 "2008-04-06T05:22:48Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]Apologies if this is the wrong place for my thread. \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]I've happily been using ActionScript 2 for a very long time now, and am very comfortable with it. Wh…

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## [Logging errors from a Flash Projector](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logging-errors-from-a-flash-projector/256696)

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**Author:** [@simultech](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simultech)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logging-errors-from-a-flash-projector/256696 "2008-04-06T04:25:17Z")

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Hi All, We are current working with a public display installation, and we are looking for a way to log any errors Flash runs into while it is running. Is there a way to set a projector file to save a list of errors it…

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## [Help refreshing library MovieClip Array based on input text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-refreshing-library-movieclip-array-based-on-input-text/256692)

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**Author:** [@enginer9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enginer9)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-refreshing-library-movieclip-array-based-on-input-text/256692 "2008-04-06T02:22:13Z")

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Hi! I've built this fancy airport board application where you can write your sentance in the input field and by that change the board. You can see here an example of what I have at the moment. here's the code I have: …

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## [Tiling an image using BitmapData.draw()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tiling-an-image-using-bitmapdata-draw/256691)

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**Author:** [@motionsmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/motionsmith)\
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**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tiling-an-image-using-bitmapdata-draw/256691 "2008-04-06T02:20:49Z")

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I'm loading in a large external swf image, and trying to cut it up into stage-sized chunks using BitmapData.draw() with a clipRect parameter, then draw those chunks back onto the stage, essentially producing the same-loo…

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