# flash

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## [Dotted Line](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dotted-line/237083)

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**Author:** [@Saddu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Saddu)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dotted-line/237083 "2007-08-27T05:34:59Z")

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Hi All , Can we draw a dotted line using action script ?? if so please help me how to do that ... Thanks, Saddu.

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## [Does anybody use "with"?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anybody-use-with/237080)

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**Author:** [@Rezmason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rezmason)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anybody-use-with/237080 "2007-08-27T03:49:17Z")

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Here's an oldie but a goodie: remember the with statement? This oddball did some sort of scope magic that lets you treat it as the object normally referenced through "this" in your code block. It looks like it's still in…

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## [Fading Sound](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fading-sound/237071)

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**Author:** [@Wedge\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wedge_Man)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fading-sound/237071 "2007-08-27T02:40:27Z")

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Hey All, So i have a sound class that i wrote to handle the playing of music files. Basically at any time I will have 3 tracks ready to be played with one playing at 100% volume and the other two stopped and not playin…

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## [UIScrollBar - Help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscrollbar-help/237070)

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**Author:** [@Mage](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mage)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uiscrollbar-help/237070 "2007-08-27T02:15:38Z")

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Hey'a! I have a UIScrollerBar on the Stage that attaches to a Dynamic Textbox named 'dTText' - I am filling dTText with "text " each time something is clicked and when the text fills past the bottom of the Textbox the…

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## [Targeting a createClassObject (prob. a newbie mistake)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-a-createclassobject-prob-a-newbie-mistake/237069)

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**Author:** [@TylerNZ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TylerNZ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-a-createclassobject-prob-a-newbie-mistake/237069 "2007-08-27T02:05:31Z")

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Ok, I'm having issues targeting my newly created DataGrid. // try dataGrid trace(grid); grid.createClassObject(mx.controls.DataGrid, "my\_dg", 15, {columnNames:\["name", "score"\]}); grid.my\_dg.setSize(140, 100); …

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## [\[flash mx\] expanding xml menu - display HTML in text box?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-expanding-xml-menu-display-html-in-text-box/237067)

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**Author:** [@FilmGrrl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FilmGrrl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-expanding-xml-menu-display-html-in-text-box/237067 "2007-08-27T01:51:05Z")

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Hey all - I used the code from Kirupa's tutorial for the expanding XML menu, but I'd like it to display HTML in the dropdown field. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xml\_dropdown\_menu.htm Is this possible? If …

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## [DRAG and DROP movieclips!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-movieclips/237064)

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**Author:** [@stoney\_kun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stoney_kun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-movieclips/237064 "2007-08-27T01:38:24Z")

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Can someone please help me! I have a mc inside an mc that has code attached to drag the outer mc.... here is a diagram: mc COOL STUFF |--mc RED TAB (code is attached to this to drag the COOL STUFF mc) \[image\] I can…

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## [Menu Slide](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-slide/237053)

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**Author:** [@l\_affreux](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/l_affreux)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-slide/237053 "2007-08-26T22:56:37Z")

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Hi I would like to have my menu slide to a different y axis everytime I click on buttons. I saw the tutorial in kirupa, about menu slide, I thought it was in that direction, but I don't know how to change the actionscri…

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## [Remoting with AS3 (Oscar Trelles)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remoting-with-as3-oscar-trelles/237052)

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**Author:** [@Psaldorn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Psaldorn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remoting-with-as3-oscar-trelles/237052 "2007-08-26T22:39:48Z")

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Hi all, I just started using Flash CS3 and AS3 and was looking into using the Remoting ability to interact with PHP etc., I have had basic usage of Remoting with AS2 in MX, but this seems to be a little more.. I don;t …

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## [Tricky array related problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tricky-array-related-problem/237050)

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**Author:** [@sekasi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sekasi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tricky-array-related-problem/237050 "2007-08-26T22:17:40Z")

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I'll try to break this down as simple as I can. I got this array with 5 values in it. they change through a random function like so; ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=#000000\]var\[/COLOR\] tArr:\[COLOR…

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## [• Blur Filter on cloned 'Bitmap' -\> possible?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blur-filter-on-cloned-bitmap-possible/237040)

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**Author:** [@dimitri\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dimitri_c)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blur-filter-on-cloned-bitmap-possible/237040 "2007-08-26T20:00:55Z")

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Hello - Is it possible to apply dynamically a 'Blur' filter on a cloned 'Bitmap'? I tried the code below, but without succes. It's solely cloned my picture :hangover: var cloneMap:BitmapData = new Bitmap(mapIntroLo…

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## [Ahh Rpg Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ahh-rpg-problem/237038)

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**Author:** [@slayerX2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slayerX2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ahh-rpg-problem/237038 "2007-08-26T19:17:06Z")

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ok we have MP in pretty much every game, but how do we make it so that we cannot use any more magic stuff if the MP of the character reaches 0 Cheers Jesse

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## [How do i place movie on my site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-place-movie-on-my-site/237037)

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**Author:** [@BDS14](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BDS14)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-place-movie-on-my-site/237037 "2007-08-26T19:02:07Z")

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hello, I made a movie that i want to add to my site, i read somewhere that i need to upload all 3 files, well, that isn't too hard... but how do i call my movie? A normal swf file is called with \<object width="400…

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## [MichaelxxOA and Kirupa content scrollbar help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/michaelxxoa-and-kirupa-content-scrollbar-help/237030)

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**Author:** [@bluecarnumber9](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bluecarnumber9)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/michaelxxoa-and-kirupa-content-scrollbar-help/237030 "2007-08-26T17:39:42Z")

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Hi everyone, I have been reading through the Source/Experiments threads and trying to implement suggestions in the Content Scrollbar (Revised) http://kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206127 thread. I'm using Flash MX …

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## [Picture Reference Problem...solutions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/picture-reference-problem-solutions/237028)

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**Author:** [@spandro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spandro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/picture-reference-problem-solutions/237028 "2007-08-26T17:33:51Z")

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So I have the gallery pulling up just fine when I test the scenes in my flash player. The problem is that after uploading both my finished .swf and the folder of pictures that the gallery actionscript references...no pic…

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## [.XML driven .flv video changer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-flv-video-changer/237023)

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**Author:** [@emojoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/emojoy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-flv-video-changer/237023 "2007-08-26T16:31:37Z")

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Hello everyone! So, I have to build a movie that gets a list of preexisting .flv files from an .xml document, starts playing the first one, and the user has the ability to change what video they are viewing by either go…

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## [Tutorial req - News ticker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-req-news-ticker/237019)

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**Author:** [@dolphin\_m70](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dolphin_m70)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-req-news-ticker/237019 "2007-08-26T15:57:06Z")

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hi all I have got a request for a tutorial. A dynamic news ticker (xml) scrolling with link. once the link is clicked it shud be able to open a small transparent window with description which can have aclose button t…

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## [Pop up blocker interfering loadmovie functionality](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pop-up-blocker-interfering-loadmovie-functionality/237014)

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**Author:** [@Ayman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ayman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pop-up-blocker-interfering-loadmovie-functionality/237014 "2007-08-26T13:45:51Z")

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Hi guys, I have a website containing a flash movie which loads other movies using loadMovie. Unfortunately, those movies were not loaded at all, and then I figured out that when I set the popup blocker off, then the movi…

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## [Flash not showing up when embedded with document.write()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-not-showing-up-when-embedded-with-document-write/237010)

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**Author:** [@Armored](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Armored)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-not-showing-up-when-embedded-with-document-write/237010 "2007-08-26T13:15:54Z")

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Hi, I have two Flash files on a page. One is a side bar with links and the second one is an image gallery that gets an XML file specified via FlashVars. Now, the side bar is embedded like this: \<object classid="clsi…

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## [Interesting Flash Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interesting-flash-game/237009)

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**Author:** [@Zhet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zhet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interesting-flash-game/237009 "2007-08-26T12:37:00Z")

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Hi ppl! I want to make a pretty flash game, but funny and easy to play:) Post your ideas here, the author of the best idea gets 30$ \[wink\] Edited: oh, yes, and it must be original;)

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## [HTML within Flash swf?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-within-flash-swf/237007)

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**Author:** [@malloy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/malloy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/html-within-flash-swf/237007 "2007-08-26T11:48:38Z")

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Hi everyone, I was just wondering if it is possible to have some html text within a swf. The reason is i'm building a flash based website but the client would like to use a HTML CMS such as joomla to edit it. I have…

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## [CSS and HTML Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-and-html-text/237000)

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**Author:** [@riveroaks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/riveroaks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-and-html-text/237000 "2007-08-26T06:07:44Z")

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If I load HTML Text into a text field in flash, can I apply CSS styles to that text? If so, how? I need to mess with the margins and other properties of an unordered list. Thanks. Also, does anyone know where I can…

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## [Disable controls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-controls/236998)

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**Author:** [@Risuun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Risuun)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-controls/236998 "2007-08-26T04:27:35Z")

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I was noticing that all of the stop() and gotoAndStop() commands that are put in the timeline come down to absolutely nothing when a user hits the play option on the right click or on the control menu of the flash player…

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## [Interesting (and challenging) addition to photo gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interesting-and-challenging-addition-to-photo-gallery/236996)

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**Author:** [@boogooloo1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boogooloo1)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interesting-and-challenging-addition-to-photo-gallery/236996 "2007-08-26T01:34:54Z")

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G'day guys, My band has had some photos done, and I'd like to be able to use the photo gallery and get them to choose their favourites - I'm thinking there'd be a checkbox sitting under the photos, and you click on tha…

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## [Track Mouse horizontally when rollover buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/track-mouse-horizontally-when-rollover-buttons/236991)

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**Author:** [@rserge](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rserge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/track-mouse-horizontally-when-rollover-buttons/236991 "2007-08-25T23:44:27Z")

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Please see sample site: http://www.daviddaltoninc.com/index2.html Skip Intro. When homepage loads rollover links on bottom. There is a graphic element that slides out to where the mouse is. Is there a similar tutorial on…

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## [PHP in CS3 refreshes page?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-in-cs3-refreshes-page/236990)

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**Author:** [@thumbslinger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thumbslinger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-in-cs3-refreshes-page/236990 "2007-08-25T23:23:18Z")

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on the submit button in a form in Flash CS3 I have this: on (press) { function doSubmit() { userData = new LoadVars(); userData.fullName = fullName.text; userData.desiredPrice = desiredPrice.text; userData…

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## [IntervalManager as2 to as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/intervalmanager-as2-to-as3/236989)

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**Author:** [@mleep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mleep)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/intervalmanager-as2-to-as3/236989 "2007-08-25T23:13:02Z")

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the following code is actionscript 2, but i need it in actionscript 3. a few things stick out as not going to work, of course the \_global and instanceof calls. replacing the instanceof call with "is" fior example if …

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## [Publish only whats in the "canvas" / "dimension"?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publish-only-whats-in-the-canvas-dimension/236983)

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**Author:** [@davelaruedrum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/davelaruedrum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publish-only-whats-in-the-canvas-dimension/236983 "2007-08-25T22:41:03Z")

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Hi, How do i publish only what inside the "canvas" / "dimensions" area? I am loading a swf using loadMovie, and its including everything outside the swf canvas area, which is a bit annoying. Cheers, Dave

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## [NaN NaN NaN? What is this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nan-nan-nan-what-is-this/236980)

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**Author:** [@spandro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spandro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nan-nan-nan-what-is-this/236980 "2007-08-25T21:42:36Z")

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So instead of trying to post an .swf within an .swf I have tried just copying the 3 frames from the gallery file into one keyframe on my main movie timeline. It's working, except for when I use the arrows to toggle throu…

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## [Desperate for some advanced actionscript help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/desperate-for-some-advanced-actionscript-help/236978)

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**Author:** [@satrop101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/satrop101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2007, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/desperate-for-some-advanced-actionscript-help/236978 "2007-08-25T20:52:23Z")

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Good day all! I've had this problem for some now and I cant get the code to work right. You can get the .fla here\>http://thedesignport.com/Help/Final(Flash8).fla\< this is the flash 8 version of the file and heres CS3\>htt…

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