# flash

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## [Datagrid: modify csv string column](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-modify-csv-string-column/249990)

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**Author:** [@Polopositivo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Polopositivo)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-modify-csv-string-column/249990 "2008-01-24T08:18:59Z")

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Hi, everybody... this is my first post! i'm creating a datagrid to read and publish data coming from other users in a .csv format... csv is like text (comes from excel), so the file is like: AAAAA;BBBBB;100;200;C…

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## [Load SWF files through XML sequentially in Same Target](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-swf-files-through-xml-sequentially-in-same-target/249984)

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**Author:** [@rathoreahsan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rathoreahsan)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-swf-files-through-xml-sequentially-in-same-target/249984 "2008-01-24T06:10:26Z")

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As with many endeavors in Flash (and most programming environments), there are several possible ways to accomplish your goal. Here's one approach with two steps: \*\* Step1:\*\* // In frame 1 of the main timeline ... va…

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## [Selected button in menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selected-button-in-menu/249983)

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**Author:** [@deathbydesignnz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deathbydesignnz)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selected-button-in-menu/249983 "2008-01-24T05:56:51Z")

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hey, i was wondering if anyone would be keen to convert this to AS3 for me? ive had a go but can only get the rollovers/out working not the selected button function.. I tried using event.currentTarget but i dont know how…

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## [Random Loc then Collsion detection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-loc-then-collsion-detection/249982)

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**Author:** [@sarumitai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarumitai)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-loc-then-collsion-detection/249982 "2008-01-24T05:26:52Z")

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I have a script that starts with a loop like: for (i=1;i\<6;i++) { MC\_mc.\_x = random(10); MC\_mc.\_y = random(10); } That works fine. The MCs are scattered all around the stage. But many overlap and I can't have…

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## [Background won't retile on stage resize](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-wont-retile-on-stage-resize/249978)

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**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-wont-retile-on-stage-resize/249978 "2008-01-24T03:38:34Z")

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Not sure what I'm doing wrong here. It will tile when the page loads, but won't re-tile when the browser is resized. package { import flash.display.Sprite; import flash.display.MovieClip; import flash.display.Bi…

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## [How to change the parameter of a function in a loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-change-the-parameter-of-a-function-in-a-loop/249977)

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**Author:** [@kitsunegari](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kitsunegari)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-change-the-parameter-of-a-function-in-a-loop/249977 "2008-01-24T03:22:56Z")

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Hi my project is to do a loop in order to show movieclips and to apply them a function that will change the size of another movieclip on the click event The thing is that each button should be able to change the size…

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## [Preloading Multiple External .SWFs?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-multiple-external-swfs/249975)

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**Author:** [@MHeijens](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MHeijens)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-multiple-external-swfs/249975 "2008-01-24T02:58:08Z")

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Just like the title, As is stumble through the process of making a website for my friend i now have a need to load all the external .swfs at one point or re-format the site so i can do it all in one flash file. I'd rath…

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## [Unload Movies](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unload-movies/249972)

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**Author:** [@hybris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hybris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unload-movies/249972 "2008-01-24T02:35:14Z")

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Hi all I've been brave enough to make a somewhat large project as my first ever flash website. It contains of several movie clips to be displayed in a couple of FLVPLayback components. The problem is, however, that s…

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## [Snapping to objects inside movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snapping-to-objects-inside-movieclip/249966)

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**Author:** [@sargeonline](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sargeonline)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snapping-to-objects-inside-movieclip/249966 "2008-01-24T01:35:57Z")

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Hey, This has always bothered me and can't understand why. But how do you enable snapping to objects inside a movieclip? I've just created a shape with the line tool on the stage and snapping to objects works fine ther…

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## [Needing Help -Clicking to open in New Window - Used external files, as & xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/needing-help-clicking-to-open-in-new-window-used-external-files-as-xml/249964)

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**Author:** [@eperrier](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eperrier)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/needing-help-clicking-to-open-in-new-window-used-external-files-as-xml/249964 "2008-01-24T01:25:48Z")

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Hey all, trying to get this done, and getting really close! Attached is a few files I'm working with (support isn't included, but just the code files) and you can see the work in progress at http://www.inktrigue.com/ky…

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## [onRelease cannot trigger the function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrelease-cannot-trigger-the-function/249963)

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**Author:** [@Beebs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Beebs)\
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**Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrelease-cannot-trigger-the-function/249963 "2008-01-24T01:25:46Z")

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Can someone have a look/correct the attached file of why the onRelase function cannot triggered the loadImages function. Appreciate for your help. Please download the file here

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## [Advanced Menu buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-menu-buttons/249955)

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**Author:** [@pr1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pr1)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-menu-buttons/249955 "2008-01-23T23:47:54Z")

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In this particular project I have a navigation wheel with 8 buttons. When a person rolls over one button two things happen: 1st the inner piece of the wheel has a default image that says "click a button to see what it is…

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## [Forcing an external swf to load into a parent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/forcing-an-external-swf-to-load-into-a-parent/249952)

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**Author:** [@daoudmac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daoudmac)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/forcing-an-external-swf-to-load-into-a-parent/249952 "2008-01-23T23:42:52Z")

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I have created a parent swf that holds thumbnails in a scroll box, when a thumbnail is clicked i have created a movie clip instance of it to load the persons portfolio into the parent swf. The problem is when the portfo…

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## [Problem masking with letters?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-masking-with-letters/249951)

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**Author:** [@keano](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-masking-with-letters/249951 "2008-01-23T23:30:53Z")

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Hi I have an image and on the masking layer I have three letters B A D. when masked all I see is the B masking? I want it to masking order like: B (shows image)\>A(shows more)\>D(shows more) I thought anything put on the m…

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## [Any Sugestions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-sugestions/249950)

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**Author:** [@sparky\_157](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sparky_157)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-sugestions/249950 "2008-01-23T23:30:13Z")

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Any ideas how to create the image transition like like this http://sonar.es/portal/eng/home.cfm

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## [Simplify code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simplify-code/249942)

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**Author:** [@lolomedia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lolomedia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simplify-code/249942 "2008-01-23T22:16:54Z")

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Hello, how can i simplify this code so i won't have to write long lines of the same thing? img.dot1.onRelease = function () { new Tween(img, "\_x", Strong.easeIn, img.\_x, 347.7, .50, true); new Tween(img, "\_…

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## [CS3 Trial Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-trial-problem/249935)

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**Author:** [@zymn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zymn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-trial-problem/249935 "2008-01-23T20:54:03Z")

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ok, i have a problem. i downloaded the trial of CS3, yet when i try to open or export this game i'm making, it says that it has encountered a problem and needs to close... any help?

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## [Sound class bug in AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-class-bug-in-as2/249934)

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**Author:** [@Dom\_1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dom_1)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-class-bug-in-as2/249934 "2008-01-23T20:34:12Z")

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So heres the thing, I'm building a pacman game at work, and the whole game works just fine, and like the original game, when pacman eats a little "dot" thingy the game plays a sound. Every thing is cool up to here, excep…

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## [Displacement Maps?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displacement-maps/249932)

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**Author:** [@ninjateacup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ninjateacup)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displacement-maps/249932 "2008-01-23T20:24:40Z")

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I need some minds. I have a project I'm working on at work and I want to do something similar to this site: http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/m4/ See how the image distorts when you click the arrow left and right. The …

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## [How to center the loaded .swf using as3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-center-the-loaded-swf-using-as3/249930)

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**Author:** [@juliecutey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/juliecutey)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-center-the-loaded-swf-using-as3/249930 "2008-01-23T20:14:13Z")

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Hi everyone, I am wondering is there a way to center the loaded .swf(external swf) using as3 and it will still stay centered when the browser is resized? Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you very much! Jul…

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## [Purpose of ns.setBufferTime();](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/purpose-of-ns-setbuffertime/249928)

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**Author:** [@mrwizzer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrwizzer)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/purpose-of-ns-setbuffertime/249928 "2008-01-23T20:09:00Z")

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Can anyone tell me what the purpose for using the Flash Media Server command: ns.setBufferTime(); is? Why does one need to set a buffer time? Thanks!

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## [Search Engin Rank a Flash Site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-engin-rank-a-flash-site/249923)

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**Author:** [@satiss](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/satiss)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-engin-rank-a-flash-site/249923 "2008-01-23T19:36:20Z")

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Does someone know how to get my Flash/XML web site ranked with search engin?

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## [I'm looking to create a short silhouette fighter cartoon. Please help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-looking-to-create-a-short-silhouette-fighter-cartoon-please-help/249918)

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**Author:** [@Wrathrowe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wrathrowe)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-looking-to-create-a-short-silhouette-fighter-cartoon-please-help/249918 "2008-01-23T19:01:14Z")

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Hey guys, I'm very new to Flash. I'm in the process of creating a website for my Muay Thai club, and for the opening video I'd like to have to silhouette fighters throwing a few punches and kick's at each other. Anyone k…

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## [Can anyone tell me where to find this Flash (Paypal) Player?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-where-to-find-this-flash-paypal-player/249916)

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**Author:** [@aplayerb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aplayerb)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-where-to-find-this-flash-paypal-player/249916 "2008-01-23T18:43:32Z")

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Can anyone tell me where to find this Flash Player that is integrated with Paypal... yet looks like Windows Media Player? I'm stumped and really want it. Here is the example at www.jeejuh.com I really appreciate the…

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## [Click Handler?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/click-handler/249914)

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**Author:** [@mrwizzer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrwizzer)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/click-handler/249914 "2008-01-23T18:07:19Z")

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Can anyone tell me how to set a "click handler" of a component? I don't see any such attribute in the component's Paramater's tab. Here's the tutorial text that references it: "To add the button for recording, drag a …

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## [Ideas for a new xml driven swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ideas-for-a-new-xml-driven-swf/249913)

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**Author:** [@jrutter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jrutter)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ideas-for-a-new-xml-driven-swf/249913 "2008-01-23T18:02:34Z")

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Ok, so Im new to AS3 - but Ive already gotten a pretty good handle on XML/AS3. I have built a few movies that pull in content from xml and place it via actionscript on the stage. So I have a new idea for a flash movie,…

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## [Looking for a 3D Rotating Clickable Menu (carousel) tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-3d-rotating-clickable-menu-carousel-tutorial/249912)

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**Author:** [@Atris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Atris)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-3d-rotating-clickable-menu-carousel-tutorial/249912 "2008-01-23T18:02:02Z")

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Hello all. Can anyone point me to a 3D clickable menu carousel tutorial in AS3? All tutorials on this topic seem to be in AS2 or you have to pay for them if they are in AS3. I'm looking for this kind of vibe http…

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## [AS 2 / quick ? about ending a particular MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-quick-about-ending-a-particular-mc/249910)

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**Author:** [@somdow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/somdow)\
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**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-quick-about-ending-a-particular-mc/249910 "2008-01-23T17:34:13Z")

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my simple ? is, i want to learn how to end a section of a site smoothly and with a certain animation as oppose to the section just abrubtly ending. for exxample, if i have an item on screen and want to switch to another …

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## [2 directional Image scroll on mouse \_x & \_y](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-directional-image-scroll-on-mouse--x--y/249901)

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**Author:** [@Yamthief](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yamthief)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-directional-image-scroll-on-mouse--x--y/249901 "2008-01-23T16:06:51Z")

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I've made an image scroller but i can't get the image to scroll horizontally and vertically the way i want it to. the image is 1270x710px and the flash movie it's held in is 640x480 I want the image to scroll dependi…

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## [How to pause actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-pause-actionscript/249898)

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**Author:** [@artcoder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artcoder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-pause-actionscript/249898 "2008-01-23T15:26:18Z")

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In actionscript 2.0, how do I do put a pause in the middle of my actionscript sequence. For example, MyWidgetFunction(); pause(3000); // Want to pause 3 seconds AnotherFunction();

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