# flash

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## [Help With MP3 player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-mp3-player/240187)

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**Author:** [@vini](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vini)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2007, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-mp3-player/240187 "2007-09-30T16:41:03Z")

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Hi Iam loading 2 mp3s via XML. Play, stop, forward and Volume btns works fine. Wat i want is to loop an mp3 till a user stops it or changes it to the second one. any hep will be much appericiated. Thanks in advance

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## [XML gallery again](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-again/240183)

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**Author:** [@oldschool](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oldschool)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2007, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-again/240183 "2007-09-30T15:30:11Z")

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Hi, I know theres alot of posts on this topic, but i have searched and searched without any answers. LINK TO THE TUTORIAL :mario: I have been building the kirupa xml gallery with thumbnails. Its working quite nice…

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## [Efficient text truncation?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/efficient-text-truncation/240179)

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**Author:** [@nathan99](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nathan99)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2007, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/efficient-text-truncation/240179 "2007-09-30T14:16:16Z")

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Ok, so I need to truncate my text to a width, not an amount of characters. I have a working method, but it's too slow. After text is truncated I want to append three dots ("...") to it. For this I have up to 16 movie cli…

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## [Join SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/join-swf/240175)

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**Author:** [@shockwave22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shockwave22)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2007, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/join-swf/240175 "2007-09-30T11:08:29Z")

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Can anybody help me, how to join more swf files into one in Macromedia Flash8. Thx for answer.

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## [Problem at removeChild](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-at-removechild/240160)

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**Author:** [@Gazurt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gazurt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-at-removechild/240160 "2007-09-29T22:19:01Z")

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First frame code: var bos\_mc:MovieClip = new MovieClip(); bos\_mc.x=300; bos\_mc.y=300; function sil(event:MouseEvent) { for (var i:int=0; i\<5; i++) { trace(DisplayObject(bos\_mc.getChildAt(i)).name…

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## [Child Sprite Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/child-sprite-problem/240159)

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**Author:** [@endemoniada](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/endemoniada)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/child-sprite-problem/240159 "2007-09-29T22:09:21Z")

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Hi guys, I'm making a dialog-type box, so I just used a Sprite and call addChild() and removeChild() to show/hide it. The problem is: the Sprite is sending mouse message to the parent, and the parent is reacting to t…

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## [Drag a Movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-a-movieclip/240158)

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**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-a-movieclip/240158 "2007-09-29T22:04:05Z")

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I load an image onto the stage and attempt to write this code to allow the user to click and drag the image, but it doesn't do anything! \_root.createEmptyMovieClip("image",1); image.loadMovie("photo1.jpg"); container.…

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## [Why won't my movie go to the next scene?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-wont-my-movie-go-to-the-next-scene/240157)

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**Author:** [@Earendil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Earendil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-wont-my-movie-go-to-the-next-scene/240157 "2007-09-29T21:55:49Z")

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I have the simple Actionscript that tells the movie that, once it reaches the end of the first scene's timeline, to go to the next one. But when I test the movie, it plays just fine until it gets to the end of the scene…

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## [Hide Code in FLA](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-code-in-fla/240156)

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**Author:** [@ksfkay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ksfkay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hide-code-in-fla/240156 "2007-09-29T21:48:35Z")

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I have been asked for my FLA files, but I do not want to give them all the code I use and wrote in them. But I want to give them the FLA so they can make whatever updates they see fit to their website. What is the best w…

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## [XML and flash photogallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-and-flash-photogallery/240152)

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**Author:** [@Giancarloyuki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Giancarloyuki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-and-flash-photogallery/240152 "2007-09-29T20:04:11Z")

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I have just followed kirupa XML and flash photogallery tutorial, but I have 2 questions.in one file some photos needs text ,some photos don't. for the photo which doesn't need text, I didn't put anywords,then on the brow…

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## [Navigation inside a movie clip problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-inside-a-movie-clip-problems/240135)

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**Author:** [@punstc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/punstc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-inside-a-movie-clip-problems/240135 "2007-09-29T16:06:17Z")

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Hope I can explain this clearly, I will attache the fla I have my navigation set up inside a movie clip that i have placed on the main stage. The movie clip navigation has movieclip buttons (that lee showed us to set u…

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## [Quick Question about variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-about-variables/240131)

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**Author:** [@petay\_pan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/petay_pan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-about-variables/240131 "2007-09-29T14:39:44Z")

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Hi, Quick question here about variables in flash... Im loading the location of an XML file via FlashVars in my html document (I'm using the SWFObject to render the flash by the way). Anyhow I can pick up the variable…

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## [XML Flash Gallery Again](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-gallery-again/240130)

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**Author:** [@nikitosss](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nikitosss)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-gallery-again/240130 "2007-09-29T13:22:40Z")

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Here is my gallery code: var thumb\_spacing = 24; function GeneratePortfolio(portfolio\_xml){ var portfolioPictures = portfolio\_xml.firstChild.childNodes; for (var i = 0; i \< portfolioPictures.length; i++){ …

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## [Turn Based Multiplayer - Is Flash Media Server 2 the thing for me?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/turn-based-multiplayer-is-flash-media-server-2-the-thing-for-me/240124)

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**Author:** [@Zomis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zomis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/turn-based-multiplayer-is-flash-media-server-2-the-thing-for-me/240124 "2007-09-29T11:23:02Z")

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Hello World \[smile\] I'm starting to get somewhere in my Flash application development, I'm actually producing something that 1) Works and 2) Is useful =) So, now that I have my turn based game running and actually an A…

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## [Creating links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-links/240123)

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**Author:** [@ALS\_Photo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ALS_Photo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-links/240123 "2007-09-29T10:36:01Z")

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I need help in creating links. I'm new to this Flash but I love a challenge. I know it onRelease something another like that. Andrew

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## [Login to webmail using flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/login-to-webmail-using-flash/240114)

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**Author:** [@darkstyle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darkstyle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/login-to-webmail-using-flash/240114 "2007-09-29T07:27:40Z")

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Hi friends, My client want to login to his web email directly from a flash page. And his webmail address is located in http://webmail.alhamra.com.kw/imp/login.php Flash File In my flash file i have two input text box …

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## [setRGB in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setrgb-in-as3/240111)

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**Author:** [@Macadia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Macadia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setrgb-in-as3/240111 "2007-09-29T05:51:15Z")

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is setRGB replaced with something in AS3? if so, what is it? thanks.

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## [Sine Wave using script with changing amplitude](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sine-wave-using-script-with-changing-amplitude/240109)

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**Author:** [@shailesh\_sharma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shailesh_sharma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sine-wave-using-script-with-changing-amplitude/240109 "2007-09-29T05:13:50Z")

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hello guys .. i got a problem in creation of sine wave. i want to show ripple water effect using sine wave. That's why i require sine wave with decreasing amplitude... so.. plz do help me...

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## [Bitmap Transparency](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-transparency/240108)

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**Author:** [@cranky\_crank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cranky_crank)\
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**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-transparency/240108 "2007-09-29T03:50:48Z")

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Hey, is there a way to import a bitmap and set the transparency on a certain color to 0 so you can't see it?

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## [Many .fla files or just many .swf...?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/many-fla-files-or-just-many-swf/240106)

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**Author:** [@hamster888](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hamster888)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/many-fla-files-or-just-many-swf/240106 "2007-09-29T03:07:36Z")

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I have a rather large website built with MX. I want it to load faster initially, and load other parts in as visitors click in the menu. To speed the initial loading, I took MCs off the stage (though they're still in t…

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## [Analog clocks with different time zones](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analog-clocks-with-different-time-zones/240097)

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**Author:** [@vandee11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vandee11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analog-clocks-with-different-time-zones/240097 "2007-09-29T00:11:42Z")

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Hi, I need to create 6 analog clocks within a single flash document which shows real time for 6 different countries/time zones.. using actionscript. I can create the clocks and make them move but I know only how to g…

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## [Flash Analog clocks with different time zones](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-analog-clocks-with-different-time-zones/240096)

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**Author:** [@vandee11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vandee11)\
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**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-analog-clocks-with-different-time-zones/240096 "2007-09-29T00:11:00Z")

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Hi, I need to create 6 analog clocks within a single flash document which shows real time for 6 different countries/time zones.. using actionscript. I can create the clocks and make them move but I know only how to g…

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## [Analog Clock with diferrent time zones](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analog-clock-with-diferrent-time-zones/240095)

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**Author:** [@vandee11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vandee11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2007, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/analog-clock-with-diferrent-time-zones/240095 "2007-09-29T00:09:51Z")

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Hi, I need to create 6 analog clocks within a single flash document which shows real time for 6 different countries/time zones.. using actionscript. I can create the clocks and make them move but I know only how to g…

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## [Article: Creating ActionScript 3.0 components in Flash CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/article-creating-actionscript-3-0-components-in-flash-cs3/240089)

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**Author:** [@senocular](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/senocular)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/article-creating-actionscript-3-0-components-in-flash-cs3/240089 "2007-09-28T23:00:02Z")

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I just now noticed that its live: Creating ActionScript 3.0 components in Flash CS3 http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/creating\_as3\_components.html ... and its massive. It's in PDF format now, but I think ev…

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## [Dynamic XML Image Slider auto scroll question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-xml-image-slider-auto-scroll-question/240082)

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**Author:** [@island86](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/island86)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-xml-image-slider-auto-scroll-question/240082 "2007-09-28T21:51:45Z")

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I Have a question regarding a dynamic XML driven image slide show. I want the movie to slide continuessly from the left side automatically when it is loaded. Now it only loads when a mouse movement enters the screen. …

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## [Updating scroller component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-scroller-component/240081)

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**Author:** [@ToubMor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ToubMor)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-scroller-component/240081 "2007-09-28T20:41:02Z")

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\[FONT=Trebuchet MS\]Hi there, I got this problem with my scroll component. At first i stripped it to get a cleaner look, no shades, highlights, arrows etc etc. I place it in my guestbook file and there comes the problem.…

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## [Whats wrong here?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-here/240080)

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**Author:** [@bennymartensson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bennymartensson)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-here/240080 "2007-09-28T20:26:17Z")

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Trying to set the image the size of the stage... var image:String = "large/01.jpg"; var imageRequest:URLRequest = new URLRequest(image); var myLoader:Loader = new Loader; myLoader.load(imageRequest); var container:Mo…

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## [Cannot stop SoundChannel](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-stop-soundchannel/240079)

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**Author:** [@xEnOn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xEnOn)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-stop-soundchannel/240079 "2007-09-28T20:18:17Z")

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It is pretty weird that I could stop a SoundChannel from playing. Anyway, I have a Sound object that returns a SoundChannel object to a reference called musicChannel from the music.play(). So now, it plays. but there i…

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## [Help with setting a boundary for xmouse](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-setting-a-boundary-for-xmouse/240078)

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**Author:** [@TTQ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TTQ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-setting-a-boundary-for-xmouse/240078 "2007-09-28T20:08:48Z")

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This seems like it should be so simple... I am working on a modified version of the characters eyes follow the mouse trick. on my actions layer I have the following code: \[COLOR=Blue\] startDrag("drag", true);\[/COLOR\] …

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## [Modify the source code of components](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modify-the-source-code-of-components/240077)

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**Author:** [@waffe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/waffe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modify-the-source-code-of-components/240077 "2007-09-28T19:54:24Z")

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Is it possible to view and modify the source code for flash components? Thanks, waffe

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