# flash

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## [Problems w/ flash 8 LocalConnection and Mac Firefox crashing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-w-flash-8-localconnection-and-mac-firefox-crashing/243524)

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**Author:** [@clem\_c\_rock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/clem_c_rock)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-w-flash-8-localconnection-and-mac-firefox-crashing/243524 "2007-11-07T21:20:43Z")

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Hello, I am using LocalConnection to talk between different mp3 players on our site and it works flawlessly in PC browsers but when I try to use Mac Firefox I get random browser crashes when I click on the play butto…

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## [External swf's?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs/243518)

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**Author:** [@yolkSac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yolkSac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swfs/243518 "2007-11-07T20:19:13Z")

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OK... I know this has been asked 100x before but i was hoping to get some direct answers. I'm setting up a presentation that has 14 different sections that auto play. Initialy set it up in main timeline with individu…

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## [Delay with tween class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delay-with-tween-class/243516)

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**Author:** [@Neuhaus3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neuhaus3000)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delay-with-tween-class/243516 "2007-11-07T20:13:04Z")

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Hello All, I'm a newbie with the TweenClassMX. I was using DynTween by Tatsuokato. If I want a delay between my first and second action ... var xScaleT:Tween = new Tween(Symbol\_mc, "\_rotation", Elastic.easeInOut, …

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## [Flash Transparency Issue Again](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-transparency-issue-again/243515)

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**Author:** [@mohfario](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mohfario)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-transparency-issue-again/243515 "2007-11-07T20:10:39Z")

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Although I'm not an expert I've been using flash for a few years on and off. I've run into this problem before but ignored it. But I cannot let go this time. The problem is that when I import any type of bitmap image t…

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## [Any examples online of AS3 source for a whole site?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-examples-online-of-as3-source-for-a-whole-site/243514)

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**Author:** [@daidai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daidai)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-examples-online-of-as3-source-for-a-whole-site/243514 "2007-11-07T19:39:55Z")

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I'm trying to build an AS3 site, using a photogallery as a base, but with extra pages (news, contact, etc) needed. I can find lots of great photo gallery examples with source code, but nothing with a few extra pages and …

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## [Preloader Error during simulation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-error-during-simulation/243512)

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**Author:** [@HechEff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HechEff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-error-during-simulation/243512 "2007-11-07T19:33:55Z")

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Good evening everyone, I have continued working on a movie which incorporated a preloader system. After putting the movie in "Simulated Downloading" mode (In Flash 8), the preloader skips to the destination as if it ha…

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## [Combobox stops working hen loading new swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-stops-working-hen-loading-new-swf/243511)

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**Author:** [@HolmesDJ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HolmesDJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-stops-working-hen-loading-new-swf/243511 "2007-11-07T19:29:10Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] Hi all... \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] I'm relatively new to flash 8 and am having a problem with a combobox that is driving me nuts. \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=…

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## [Dynamically Generated Objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-generated-objects/243509)

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**Author:** [@Brent\_Leavitt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Brent_Leavitt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-generated-objects/243509 "2007-11-07T19:09:13Z")

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Can an Object be generated in a class by referencing other classes dynamically? For example: public var myArray:Array = \["Item1","Item2","Item3","Item4"\]; makeObjects(myArray); public function makeObjects(myArray:…

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## [XML Gallery with Thumbnail masks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-with-thumbnail-masks/243506)

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**Author:** [@zedmartinez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zedmartinez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-with-thumbnail-masks/243506 "2007-11-07T18:24:52Z")

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Hello everyone, this is my first post so apologies if I've popped up in the wrong spot. I tried to make sure I was in the right area, but there's only so much digging I can do at work before it looks suspicious. I have…

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## [OT - I'm stuck with AS2 Software and AS3 Book](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ot-im-stuck-with-as2-software-and-as3-book/243505)

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**Author:** [@steelcity07](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steelcity07)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ot-im-stuck-with-as2-software-and-as3-book/243505 "2007-11-07T18:23:18Z")

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I didn't realize AS3 coding was so different than AS2 ... I've got Kieth Peters' Foundation Actionscript Animation - Making Thing Move (Version AS3) but am stuck with AS2 flash software and won't be updating anytime so…

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## [Flash Lite 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-lite-3/243500)

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**Author:** [@lunetics](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lunetics)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-lite-3/243500 "2007-11-07T17:55:07Z")

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Anyone who nows where to download Flash Lite 3 for Windows Mobile? Is there a Windows Mobile version? Is Flash Lite 3 even released? I´m a little bit confused :huh:. I can´t find information about this. Maybe I missed it…

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## [htmlText Linked Image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-linked-image/243499)

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**Author:** [@Zosia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zosia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/htmltext-linked-image/243499 "2007-11-07T17:40:30Z")

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Hi all! I'm trying to figure out why the image link doesn't work But the Text Link seems to work. i mean the image link does work only if i click on the image border. i can see the hand cursor , click the image and go …

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## [Captivate controller stops working on 2nd clip?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/captivate-controller-stops-working-on-2nd-clip/243497)

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**Author:** [@flashpipe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashpipe)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/captivate-controller-stops-working-on-2nd-clip/243497 "2007-11-07T17:35:52Z")

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I've got a flash movie and I'm loading a series of captivate movies into it. I've got a custom controller in flash to let the user move from slide to slide within the movies. It works great when I publish it and run the …

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## [An onMouseDown counter?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-onmousedown-counter/243493)

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**Author:** [@ninjateacup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ninjateacup)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-onmousedown-counter/243493 "2007-11-07T16:49:13Z")

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Basically, I want to make it so when the mouse is down a counter variable increases by 1 until the mouse is released. Can anyone give me a little tutorial on how I achieve this? I've got this so far, but adding loops…

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## [HTML code in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-code-in-flash/243491)

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**Author:** [@missmymojo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/missmymojo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-code-in-flash/243491 "2007-11-07T16:36:54Z")

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I have some HTML code that works great of course in HTML but I am redoing the site in flash and I do not have a clue how to get the code to work in flash. The code is below and would love some help. \<form action="https…

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## [Preview Image for FLV (Like YouTube)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preview-image-for-flv-like-youtube/243490)

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**Author:** [@djfoxx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/djfoxx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preview-image-for-flv-like-youtube/243490 "2007-11-07T16:34:18Z")

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I have been hunting for quite some time now and I can not find anyone that knows how to create a preview image for an FLV. I.E. youtube, they show you a part of the clip you are about to watch and not the first frame. Do…

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## [Formatting Date Field](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/formatting-date-field/243487)

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**Author:** [@rhanna2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rhanna2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/formatting-date-field/243487 "2007-11-07T15:51:37Z")

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Hi, I'm using the following script to display the current day, but it does not display in the format that I need. The date displays as: 11/07/2007. I need it to display as 110707. Any suggestions on the code to have th…

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## [Overwriting ComboBox CellRenderer?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overwriting-combobox-cellrenderer/243486)

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**Author:** [@pkarpenko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pkarpenko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overwriting-combobox-cellrenderer/243486 "2007-11-07T15:45:00Z")

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I've successfully overwritten the cellrenderer for my DataGrids, but the same changes don't work when I apply them to a combobox. Is there something special that needs to be done to the cellrenderer for it to apply to …

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## [AS2:: Disabling shortcuts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-disabling-shortcuts/243485)

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**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-disabling-shortcuts/243485 "2007-11-07T15:37:57Z")

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Accessibility is driving me up the WALL!!! I have a system that has menu pop-ups and because of accessibility when the user selects OK it does what ever action the pop-up does and when the user presses ESC it leaves the …

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## [•••Direct connection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/direct-connection/243482)

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**Author:** [@telit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/telit)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/direct-connection/243482 "2007-11-07T15:12:47Z")

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I want to make a direct connection between 2 computers. It is possible with as3?

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## [Convert Loaded swf to Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-loaded-swf-to-movie-clip/243478)

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**Author:** [@kos4r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kos4r)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-loaded-swf-to-movie-clip/243478 "2007-11-07T14:48:17Z")

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Hey, Can someone help me with loading external swfs. I am trying to load a swf and I need to be able to access certain frames in the swf. I've tried: loader.load(new URLRequest("intro.swf")); loader.target.content.t…

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## [Help needed with Kirupas XML/Flash Photo Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-with-kirupas-xml-flash-photo-gallery/243474)

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**Author:** [@friscuolo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/friscuolo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-with-kirupas-xml-flash-photo-gallery/243474 "2007-11-07T13:20:23Z")

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Hello, I'm a bit new to this and I've been searching around for ages to try and get a solution to this so I was hoping that someone here may be able to help out! I Have created a Gallery based on Kirupas XML & Flash …

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## [Flash W3C Standards?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-w3c-standards/243469)

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**Author:** [@LeonardoZimbres](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LeonardoZimbres)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-w3c-standards/243469 "2007-11-07T12:45:27Z")

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Its true that flash is w3c complaint so it looks nice in google? Someone knows where I can find nice documentation or information about this?

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## [Fireworks using Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fireworks-using-flash/243466)

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**Author:** [@Hawkflame1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hawkflame1)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fireworks-using-flash/243466 "2007-11-07T12:23:04Z")

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Hi For a project, i need to create a movie end with fireworks going off. Is it possible to do this using action script or do i have to make little movie clips? Thanks, any help would be appreciated.

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## [Timed Pause on 3D Carousel](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timed-pause-on-3d-carousel/243464)

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**Author:** [@htempest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/htempest)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timed-pause-on-3d-carousel/243464 "2007-11-07T12:09:40Z")

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Hi all, I have made this carousel based on the gotolearn.com tutorial and it looks awesome....however, instead of this being based on mouse movement I need to make it animate round and pause for a set time then play ag…

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## [Back to previous page button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-previous-page-button/243462)

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**Author:** [@fleigh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fleigh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-previous-page-button/243462 "2007-11-07T11:55:17Z")

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i have one movie clip (x\_mc) embedded in another movie clip (y\_mc). i am trying to make a "back to previouse page" button that will allow me to go back to the parent movie clip (y\_mc) when the embedded movie clip (x\_mc) …

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## [XML structure changed FP\_6 -\> FP\_8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-structure-changed-fp-6-fp-8/243458)

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**Author:** [@zangbomm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zangbomm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-structure-changed-fp-6-fp-8/243458 "2007-11-07T09:57:55Z")

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Good morning everyone! Four years ago I wrote a Flash app for Flash Player 6 and AS1. It loads data from XML and associates with variables I need. Structure used in XML is as follows: \<?xml version="1.0" encoding=…

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## [\[AS2 CS3\] need help for catalog datagrid combobox xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs3-need-help-for-catalog-datagrid-combobox-xml/243452)

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**Author:** [@thepark001](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thepark001)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-cs3-need-help-for-catalog-datagrid-combobox-xml/243452 "2007-11-07T08:14:42Z")

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Thx for read this. :geek: I want to use a combobox in a datagrid for a catalog. I used combobox cellrender (several example philflash or flash db or adobelive), i don't have problem when the data are in the cellrender cl…

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## [Convert a MC to Image Using Binary Data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-a-mc-to-image-using-binary-data/243447)

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**Author:** [@alpharaven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alpharaven)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-a-mc-to-image-using-binary-data/243447 "2007-11-07T04:41:55Z")

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How can I change this so it saves the image as binary data. This code works fine but when the image is created the file size is too big.PLEASE HELP!! :jail: import flash.display.BitmapData; import flash.geom.Rectangle…

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## [Mouse trailer with confined area](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-trailer-with-confined-area/243444)

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**Author:** [@abrigade](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/abrigade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-trailer-with-confined-area/243444 "2007-11-07T03:09:39Z")

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I'm trying to modify a mouse trailer I've found somewhere else so that it only reacts within a specific area on the flash page - say an area 780x549 on a 1024x700 flash file. Here is the code I am starting with - The f…

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