# flash

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## [Drag and Drop Reordering](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-reordering/252431)

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**Author:** [@horizens](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/horizens)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2008, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-reordering/252431 "2008-02-20T02:48:47Z")

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hi, i'm looking for a javascript style drag and drop reordering class or tutorial. if you move one clip, the rest of the clips will shift depending on where you drop it. any help would be much appreciated!

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## [My roll out code isn't working, is there a better way to do this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-roll-out-code-isnt-working-is-there-a-better-way-to-do-this/252427)

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**Author:** [@dtrace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dtrace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2008, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-roll-out-code-isnt-working-is-there-a-better-way-to-do-this/252427 "2008-02-20T01:09:19Z")

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I am making a banner and I have a movie clip animate onto the stage on roll over, and on roll out, I have it leave the stage. But the quality checker just noticed that if you roll off the banner really fast, the mc doe…

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## [Dynamic Hover Over Captions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-hover-over-captions/252423)

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**Author:** [@haider](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/haider)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2008, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-hover-over-captions/252423 "2008-02-20T01:02:03Z")

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I have a flash file that loads external icon.png files that represent project icons for projects that have titles listed in an xml file. I want to know if it is possible in AS to have the hoverover display the name of …

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## [loadSound using values in Array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadsound-using-values-in-array/252422)

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**Author:** [@taadang](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/taadang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2008, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadsound-using-values-in-array/252422 "2008-02-20T00:55:06Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to get this to work but must be missing something in the syntax. \[COLOR=Black\]I'm using an Array to move from label to label (AS 2):\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=Blue\]var myArr:Array = \["start","intro1","intro2", etc.…

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## [Xml Slideshow Fade Out](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-fade-out/252418)

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**Author:** [@Martinez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Martinez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-fade-out/252418 "2008-02-19T23:55:46Z")

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Hello im new. Ive just completed the Kirupa XML Slideshow today and have it all working well. But i cant figure out how to fade out the previous image as the next image fades in. Can Anyone help. M delay = 3000; …

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## [Cool sliding gallery + Tooltip integration Help! = one very happy chappy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-sliding-gallery-tooltip-integration-help-one-very-happy-chappy/252416)

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**Author:** [@dax1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dax1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-sliding-gallery-tooltip-integration-help-one-very-happy-chappy/252416 "2008-02-19T22:54:37Z")

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\*\* Can someone help me out with my project please? see attached fla and look at the the action script referenced in the library. One part applies to the function of the interactive gallery and the other to the the toolti…

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## [Multiple Object Collision Detection Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-object-collision-detection-help/252413)

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**Author:** [@benjamnw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benjamnw)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-object-collision-detection-help/252413 "2008-02-19T22:38:35Z")

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I read the tutorial about Multiple Object Collision Detection. What I want to do is have there be 3 circles and 3 squares. the circles are moving randomly while the squares are stationary. The actionscript would need …

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## [Cool sliding gallery + Tooltip integration solution = one very happy chappy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-sliding-gallery-tooltip-integration-solution-one-very-happy-chappy/252412)

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**Author:** [@dax1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dax1)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cool-sliding-gallery-tooltip-integration-solution-one-very-happy-chappy/252412 "2008-02-19T22:30:55Z")

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See my other post for more details...

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## [DateChooser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datechooser/252411)

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**Author:** [@vizun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vizun)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datechooser/252411 "2008-02-19T22:27:17Z")

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Hello, I'm working on a CMS for a website, and i'm using the date chooser to select a date to set dynamic content for. Is there a way to change the style of a date on the date chooser for dates that already have content …

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## [Basic OOP with XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-oop-with-xml/252410)

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**Author:** [@VirgoAnima](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VirgoAnima)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-oop-with-xml/252410 "2008-02-19T22:26:04Z")

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Hello, I'm trying to finally dive into OOP and tie it into XMl that I am loading. I am using a custom class I created and I believe I've linked everything together that should be (paths and whatnot). The problem I'm havi…

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## [Setting/Getting FLV height and width](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-getting-flv-height-and-width/252409)

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**Author:** [@jakattak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jakattak)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-getting-flv-height-and-width/252409 "2008-02-19T22:14:16Z")

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Is there a way to retrieve and set the height and width of an FLV/Playback object via actionscript? I was hoping I could interact with the values via simple \_height and \_width properties, but that seems to offer all kind…

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## [Flash to FLV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-flv/252407)

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**Author:** [@monteverest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/monteverest)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-flv/252407 "2008-02-19T21:56:14Z")

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Is it possible to save or export a flash output as an FLV file? I want to capture FLV's progressive download feature instead of loading swf files for content. The flash doc has simple animation and practically no animati…

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## [6 slider question/help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/6-slider-question-help/252402)

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**Author:** [@TRixation](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TRixation)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/6-slider-question-help/252402 "2008-02-19T21:10:26Z")

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Im trying to create a 6 slider control like the one found here (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/slider.htm - thanks to the original poster) that basically link to a set Master value eg) 100 and if you drag the sliders…

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## [Can AS grab a file without knowing its name?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-as-grab-a-file-without-knowing-its-name/252398)

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**Author:** [@haider](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/haider)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-as-grab-a-file-without-knowing-its-name/252398 "2008-02-19T20:54:06Z")

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A simple question I have a series of folders, ie folder1, folder2, etc.. each with a single pdf file. Can AS be coded to grab the pdf file inside the folder without specifically coding in the files name... that is…

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## [How to deduct current/end of frames of dynamic movie clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-deduct-current-end-of-frames-of-dynamic-movie-clips/252397)

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**Author:** [@vijaysarvan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vijaysarvan)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-deduct-current-end-of-frames-of-dynamic-movie-clips/252397 "2008-02-19T20:52:30Z")

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Hi.. I want to dynamically attach movie to the stage. This is fine. I'm able to do it. but i want to check if the dynamic movie clipe has executed all its frames (reached last frame). as soon as this happens i want to at…

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## [Download Files out of Flash Projector](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/download-files-out-of-flash-projector/252394)

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**Author:** [@djeustice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/djeustice)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/download-files-out-of-flash-projector/252394 "2008-02-19T20:26:04Z")

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I am creating a Flash Projector file. How do I make buttons/links that allow the user to download files from the Projector?

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## [Linking troubles](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-troubles/252392)

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**Author:** [@Acadian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Acadian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-troubles/252392 "2008-02-19T19:13:48Z")

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Currently I’m trying to get my images to link to external urls, how ever I’m currently doing something wrong where I get an undefined error when I click on the links. The code I’m using is as fallows function loadXML(l…

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## [Instance referencing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/instance-referencing/252385)

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**Author:** [@N\_IGMA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/N_IGMA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/instance-referencing/252385 "2008-02-19T17:52:07Z")

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Hi All, I am new to Flash and would like some help understanding how instances on the timeline are referenced. I have a movie that needs to load all the text via XML, this I can do. I am storing all the text values i…

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## [How to read more than one attribute in a XML file?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-read-more-than-one-attribute-in-a-xml-file/252383)

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**Author:** [@ecptavares](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ecptavares)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-read-more-than-one-attribute-in-a-xml-file/252383 "2008-02-19T17:26:23Z")

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Hi! I finally got the code loading an external XML file after lots of tries but I can t read the desc attribute.Can You help me with this doubt? Here is my code: function onLoaded(event:Event):void { xml = new…

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## [How to execute code using ExternalInterface on page load?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-execute-code-using-externalinterface-on-page-load/252374)

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**Author:** [@especht](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/especht)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-execute-code-using-externalinterface-on-page-load/252374 "2008-02-19T15:47:36Z")

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I have been trying everything I can find to have code start on the window.onload event that uses callbacks exposed via the ExternalInterface. I've had many of the attempts working in IE, but Firefox is causing me grief. …

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## [Blank flash with AS2 tween, help please?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blank-flash-with-as2-tween-help-please/252373)

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**Author:** [@Adra](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Adra)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blank-flash-with-as2-tween-help-please/252373 "2008-02-19T15:40:31Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m still making that slideshow I’ve posted about before, and all in all its working pretty well, but I have hit a cosmetic issue. When I load the new image to fade to it, there is a short delay where just…

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## [Stage.scaleMode = "noscale";](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-scalemode-noscale/252366)

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**Author:** [@beppeartz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/beppeartz)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-scalemode-noscale/252366 "2008-02-19T14:20:22Z")

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hello guys! i got this code: Stage.scaleMode = "noscale"; Stage.align = "C"; //----------------------- var StageWidth:Number = 550; var StageHeight:Number = 400; function escalaFondo() { if (Stage.width \> St…

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## [Image Gallery for MX (6)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-for-mx-6/252365)

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**Author:** [@swurp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/swurp)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-for-mx-6/252365 "2008-02-19T14:06:27Z")

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Hey guys, I wanted to create a basic web gallery to dynamically display a few pictures. Being fairly new to flash, I used your forum extensively. I wanted to share the link and code. disclaimer: this is not like the tuto…

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## [New to Flash - made fading text but i need help with a tweek](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-flash-made-fading-text-but-i-need-help-with-a-tweek/252362)

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**Author:** [@Averroes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Averroes)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-flash-made-fading-text-but-i-need-help-with-a-tweek/252362 "2008-02-19T13:35:58Z")

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Hi guys to start with I am a corporate designer. The bulk of my work normally is to design websites and corporate material but design is all i do. Recently I have been looking into Flash but have not had a need to use it…

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## [Flash .fla verion detection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-fla-verion-detection/252360)

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**Author:** [@pablo\_2006](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pablo_2006)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-fla-verion-detection/252360 "2008-02-19T13:07:25Z")

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Is it possible to detect an .FLA file version without opening it ? I need to auto-check fla's before they are uploaded to a CVS system, but only version 8's can be submitted, otherwise I get a system crash. Regards, P…

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## [Is this a stupid question?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-stupid-question/252357)

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**Author:** [@Doubleudee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Doubleudee)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-a-stupid-question/252357 "2008-02-19T12:34:08Z")

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Ok I'm pretty new to flash, I don't get to use/develop with it often, so as I have so many hats to wear in my job I now pose my question and hope someone can help or point me in the right direction of an example. I hav…

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## [\_alpha coding issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-alpha-coding-issue/252356)

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**Author:** [@icepack24](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icepack24)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-alpha-coding-issue/252356 "2008-02-19T12:32:48Z")

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i have attached a timelime copy to this note. I need help in coding this movieclip for i have tried all sorts of coding to alter the \_alpha values but not getting the effect needed. Examine the attached file. on the fi…

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## [Sending variable to php page - login page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variable-to-php-page-login-page/252355)

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**Author:** [@Pilot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pilot)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variable-to-php-page-login-page/252355 "2008-02-19T11:50:27Z")

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I'm trying to login to a password protected php page through a form in flash. When the user provides correct information the flashmovie opens a php-page, but how do I protect the php page from unautorized accesses? Can…

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## [HELP - button does not show up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-button-does-not-show-up/252354)

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**Author:** [@icepack24](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icepack24)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-button-does-not-show-up/252354 "2008-02-19T11:46:56Z")

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It's my first time on here and I must say this site/forum is much more accurate and informative that most other flash related site/forums. Not even some of the experts at adobe take the time to be specifically detailed i…

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## [\[AS2\] Creating Thumbnails of Imported SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-creating-thumbnails-of-imported-swf/252350)

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**Author:** [@Alpha\_eX](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alpha_eX)\
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**Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-creating-thumbnails-of-imported-swf/252350 "2008-02-19T10:57:34Z")

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I'm working on something where an swf with multiple frames is imported to a movie clip called, viewport. I've got the simple navigation done but wanted to implement a feature that would let the user see all frames of …

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