# flash

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## [Working with .PNGs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-pngs/228259)

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**Author:** [@jsimpson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jsimpson)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-pngs/228259 "2007-06-06T15:15:31Z")

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In Flash 8, you were able to work with .png files as the main source for graphics. I've even seen it stated that it was the preferred format for files imported into flash. But in CS3 when I adjust the alpha of a png, it …

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## [Preloader for XML Gallery not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-xml-gallery-not-working/228257)

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**Author:** [@88635csi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/88635csi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-xml-gallery-not-working/228257 "2007-06-06T15:13:03Z")

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Ok... I have searched and searched and can't seem to figure this one out. I have a preloader for each of the images (loaded with XML) in my gallery. I'm trying to get the percent to show up. I got fed up and deleted the …

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## [Masking RSS Data Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-rss-data-problem/228252)

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**Author:** [@katerina\_res](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/katerina_res)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masking-rss-data-problem/228252 "2007-06-06T14:00:17Z")

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Hi to everyone, hope everything is ok. I have created an fla that imports rss data. Everything comes in ok until I place a mask on the movie clip that contains the dynamic fields and the actions for the rss. I have embed…

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## [Preventing scaling with SWF resizing \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preventing-scaling-with-swf-resizing-renamed/228251)

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**Author:** [@Madness](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Madness)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preventing-scaling-with-swf-resizing-renamed/228251 "2007-06-06T13:49:11Z")

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i,m sooo mad i,ve finaly finished what i,m workin on ;/ now i have this new problem check out this file http://www.joshuajonah.com/index.swf when u resize it the stuff in it doesn,t resize they move to the center…

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## [Problem with attachMovie and mc width](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-attachmovie-and-mc-width/228249)

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**Author:** [@marws](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marws)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-attachmovie-and-mc-width/228249 "2007-06-06T13:36:52Z")

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Hy guys, this should be something simple to solve, but i am not sure what I am missing I am using this code to attach a mc into another mc in runtime on (release) { \_root.holder.attachMovie("q3", "q3\_mc", this.get…

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## [Comma Delimited in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comma-delimited-in-flash/228247)

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**Author:** [@Money4Shop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Money4Shop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comma-delimited-in-flash/228247 "2007-06-06T13:35:02Z")

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Hi, How would one go about outputting a number with commas in Flash? Such as something calculates some numbers and spits it back out (i.e. 23000) and give it commas in the thousanth's place? (i.e. 23,000)

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## [PopupManager not firing "complete" event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popupmanager-not-firing-complete-event/228245)

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**Author:** [@rsantos01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rsantos01)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popupmanager-not-firing-complete-event/228245 "2007-06-06T13:14:46Z")

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\[image\] PopupManager not firing "complete" event The following code works in "test movie" mode. But when I publish and view online it works about half the time.\[image\] My cancel button does not have a listener asso…

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## [Random number of the same mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-number-of-the-same-mc/228240)

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**Author:** [@daylight](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daylight)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-number-of-the-same-mc/228240 "2007-06-06T11:52:35Z")

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'lo all. I have tried to create 'simple' (!) application where a user enters a 2 digit number in a input text box with instance named 'calc\_num', clicks a button named 'cplay\_btn' and a random number of the movieclip '…

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## [Preloaded images no longer stay loaded!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloaded-images-no-longer-stay-loaded/228239)

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**Author:** [@dcem](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dcem)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloaded-images-no-longer-stay-loaded/228239 "2007-06-06T11:37:53Z")

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I just realised that images loaded through the loader component no longer stay loaded! Each time a loader component is brought up on a page it doesnt matter if the content has been loaded previously it loads it again. H…

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## [Putting a loaded JPG in different MCs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-a-loaded-jpg-in-different-mcs/228237)

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**Author:** [@ChromeDemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChromeDemon)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/putting-a-loaded-jpg-in-different-mcs/228237 "2007-06-06T11:08:18Z")

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Following': I have aJPG which is 800x800 pixels large. Afte rloading it i want to put it in MC1 which is 600x600 and in MC2 which is 400x400 Pixel large. Any1 has a nice and simple solution for this?? thanx in adv…

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## [Need help with AS3 stage resize and position MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-as3-stage-resize-and-position-movieclip/228236)

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**Author:** [@FlawedKid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlawedKid)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-as3-stage-resize-and-position-movieclip/228236 "2007-06-06T10:15:18Z")

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I have never been so F\*#$in confused and frustrated since I upgraded to CS3. Making what I need to do make would be so easy if I was using AS2 but the transition from AS2 to AS3 hasn't been easy to say the least. Im tr…

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## [\[How to\] FlashVars in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-flashvars-in-as3/228232)

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**Author:** [@manfree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/manfree)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-flashvars-in-as3/228232 "2007-06-06T09:32:05Z")

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I'm a newbie in AS3, and get stuck on FlashVars.... I got the following code: var tf:TextField = new TextField(); tf.autoSize = TextFieldAutoSize.LEFT; tf.border = true; addChild(tf); tf.appendText("params:" + " "); …

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## [Flat Array vs Multidimensional Array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flat-array-vs-multidimensional-array/228230)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_Viper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dark_Viper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flat-array-vs-multidimensional-array/228230 "2007-06-06T09:11:29Z")

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For a game I'm making I've tried to stick with using flat arrays as much as possible because I read somewhere that its faster than using multidimensional arrays. I just need to know if anyone knows or can point me to any…

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## [\[Flash 8\] Generating tire tracks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-generating-tire-tracks/228228)

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**Author:** [@Cartman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Cartman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-generating-tire-tracks/228228 "2007-06-06T08:40:22Z")

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Hi everyone! First time poster here, so please bear with me! :nerd: I need to do some banners in which an invisible car follows a guide path, generating tire tracks that fade over time. I know how to do it "the hard w…

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## [How much quicker is AS3.0?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-quicker-is-as3-0/228227)

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**Author:** [@Charleh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Charleh)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-much-quicker-is-as3-0/228227 "2007-06-06T08:28:44Z")

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I'm just wondering what are the performance benefits with AS3.0 - are the performance benefits in rendering simply down to the Flash Player you are using or do any performace benefits come from the compiled code? I'm cur…

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## [Help.. attach movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-attach-movie-clip/228224)

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**Author:** [@masterdante87](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/masterdante87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-attach-movie-clip/228224 "2007-06-06T08:07:21Z")

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hey, im kinda new with actionscripting, but im busy with a project for school.. makin something that kinda like an internet site.. but then just a load of text and picatures that need to be shown.. in a nice design etc…

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## [Quick question about a highlight box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-about-a-highlight-box/228219)

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**Author:** [@lilymc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilymc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-question-about-a-highlight-box/228219 "2007-06-06T07:33:59Z")

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I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but how the heck do I get rid of the bright green highlight box that appears when you tab to different text areas? I did a search and found this thread, but it had no replies. Than…

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## [Transparent popupmenu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparent-popupmenu/228217)

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**Author:** [@nanouk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nanouk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transparent-popupmenu/228217 "2007-06-06T06:52:09Z")

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Hi, can anybody tell me how to create a menu like this? http://www.gingliders.com/downloads/index.php Nanouk

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## [In all browsers my flash app does not work as well as it does in flash!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-all-browsers-my-flash-app-does-not-work-as-well-as-it-does-in-flash/228216)

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**Author:** [@waffe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/waffe)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-all-browsers-my-flash-app-does-not-work-as-well-as-it-does-in-flash/228216 "2007-06-06T06:46:06Z")

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Hi, I have a flash app where I am attaching sound together in a musical way. I am using onSoundComplete() to accomplish this task. When I am rendering from flash but still on my desktop the app runs perfectly smooth, b…

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## [Sprite/Loader . height/width bug? Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-loader-height-width-bug-question/228211)

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**Author:** [@xes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xes)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-loader-height-width-bug-question/228211 "2007-06-06T06:15:34Z")

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I am loading an external image via the loader class, when I try to change the height of one of the images it disapears. (I want to stretch it) I was trying to use scaleY but I can't get it to consistently line up. As far…

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## [Hiding objects and make them active](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-objects-and-make-them-active/228208)

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**Author:** [@costa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/costa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-objects-and-make-them-active/228208 "2007-06-06T05:49:55Z")

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Hi all, I am using getObjectsUnderPoint to know if an object is colliding. I need to hide the objects to collide with, however if I set visible property to false getObjectsUnderPoint does not work because the objects are…

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## [Creating a component with a component in it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-component-with-a-component-in-it/228207)

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**Author:** [@Huinoio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Huinoio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-component-with-a-component-in-it/228207 "2007-06-06T05:37:59Z")

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I'm creating components which contain components provided with flash. When I start a new Flash AS3 .fla and drag a ComboBox, it automatically adds the List and TextInput component to the library. I would like to add that…

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## [IE7 javascript pop ups](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie7-javascript-pop-ups/228203)

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**Author:** [@rohan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ie7-javascript-pop-ups/228203 "2007-06-06T04:16:50Z")

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Hi all, need really urgent (I wouldn't normally ask like this but it really is urgent) help with disabling tabs in IE7 so that a javascript pop up will still work. If a user has set their settings to open in a new t…

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## [Passing xml to PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-xml-to-php/228201)

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**Author:** [@zerga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zerga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-xml-to-php/228201 "2007-06-06T03:02:40Z")

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Hi, I've tried looking through many threads and such, but I have yet to find a solution to my problem. Mainly, I need help with my AS3 to send xml from flash to a php script and reload the data. I've gotten a successfu…

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## [Updating Dynamic Content for REAL ESTATE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-dynamic-content-for-real-estate/228200)

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**Author:** [@loji](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/loji)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/updating-dynamic-content-for-real-estate/228200 "2007-06-06T02:47:15Z")

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Hi all, I am creating a dynamic app for a Real Estate display. All it is a fullscreen flash movie that dynamically updates images and text from an xml file. The app resides on the clients computer, however the xml fi…

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## [Drag scrolling - an unsolved bug](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-scrolling-an-unsolved-bug/228196)

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**Author:** [@Mattastic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mattastic)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-scrolling-an-unsolved-bug/228196 "2007-06-06T02:06:09Z")

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Hi all. I'm new, both to the site and to ActionScripting, and I was hoping that someone here might be able to help me with a small issue I have in a game I'm working on. I've got a play area that's larger than the stag…

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## [Basic actionscript question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-actionscript-question/228191)

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**Author:** [@LeiaGraf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LeiaGraf)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-actionscript-question/228191 "2007-06-06T00:54:58Z")

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Hi, sorry to be a pain, but during a rather steep learning curve with Flash there's still one probably simple thing that I can never seem to grasp. I'm trying to be a good girl and learn all the right ways to do things (…

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## [Sound delay and weird sound behaviors, CS3 Bug? (Senocular help?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-delay-and-weird-sound-behaviors-cs3-bug-senocular-help/228190)

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**Author:** [@K2xL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/K2xL)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-delay-and-weird-sound-behaviors-cs3-bug-senocular-help/228190 "2007-06-06T00:50:22Z")

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Strange things are happening with Flash. I have a bunch of nodes that play sounds on an event; consequently, many sound fx are played consecutively. However, I'm getting very odd behavior (I have a feeling it's due to …

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## [Help needed with kirupa's photogallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-with-kirupas-photogallery/228188)

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**Author:** [@ToubMor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ToubMor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2007, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-with-kirupas-photogallery/228188 "2007-06-06T00:19:51Z")

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Hi there, could someone help me with this code. Ive use kirupa's thumbnail gallery and modified it a bit. I,ve used troughout this site. www.mambocuracao.com/v2/index.html Problem is that want to let the scrolling stop w…

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## ["fake" equalizer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fake-equalizer/228187)

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**Author:** [@rooob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rooob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2007, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fake-equalizer/228187 "2007-06-05T23:22:21Z")

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hello! i want to make an equalizer but i just want it to be "fake" i dont need to play by the music, i just need an animation that seems like a real one. But i want the movement smooth as a real one i just need up and …

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