# flash

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## [Problem with if statements](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-if-statements/227017)

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**Author:** [@topaulbrown](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/topaulbrown)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-if-statements/227017 "2007-05-25T21:31:57Z")

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Hey Guys, Sorry, I've been looking at tutorials and forums for the last couple of days now to sort this out and think I'm confusing myself more and more! I have a movieclip in my main timeline as a menu. I want to go…

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## [S.O.S)))) Editing a XML from Flash))))](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/s-o-s-editing-a-xml-from-flash/227010)

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**Author:** [@ana\_ramirez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ana_ramirez)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/s-o-s-editing-a-xml-from-flash/227010 "2007-05-25T20:21:20Z")

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I am trying to edit a XML from Flash through a php. I have been developing it from a tutorial that I found in KIRUPA. The problem is that I can edit my data, but only the data of the first entry. Anybody knows how could …

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## [If/While Mouse Is Down](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-while-mouse-is-down/227006)

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**Author:** [@LeoKent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LeoKent)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-while-mouse-is-down/227006 "2007-05-25T19:25:01Z")

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Within an onPress function I need to check whether the mouse is still down or if it has been released. I have searched but can find no neat way if doing this, is there one? Or will I need to use an onRelease function to …

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## [FLV Video Player & RTMP help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-video-player-rtmp-help/227004)

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**Author:** [@candacelee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/candacelee)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-video-player-rtmp-help/227004 "2007-05-25T19:05:26Z")

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Hello, I have built a flash 8 video player and am trying to move the files over to streaming server using RMTP and I am running into a problem. The player has the following structure: The main flv houses the flvplaye…

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## [Embedding assets in a AS3 class with Flash CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedding-assets-in-a-as3-class-with-flash-cs3/227003)

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**Author:** [@benmorrison](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benmorrison)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embedding-assets-in-a-as3-class-with-flash-cs3/227003 "2007-05-25T19:02:32Z")

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I'm using AS3 in Flash CS3 and trying to create classes that would have assets embedded in them. For example, I have a CursorManager class that I would like to use to alter the user's mouse cursor, but I don't want to …

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## [URL Query String](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-query-string/226997)

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**Author:** [@tonygarcia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tonygarcia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-query-string/226997 "2007-05-25T18:36:55Z")

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How can I get the document URL and query into a variable in actionscript? I tired using the method below, but this does not work in IE. http://actionscript.org/forums/showthread.php3?p=561688 Here is an example you …

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## [Question about embedded video clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-embedded-video-clips/226991)

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**Author:** [@worldly1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worldly1)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-embedded-video-clips/226991 "2007-05-25T17:37:23Z")

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Hello all, I'm importing embedded video clips for the first time today and have run into what I'm sure is commonly understood by everyone else here. The video clip takes up as many frames as the video, but if I add fra…

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## [hitTest Problem.. Files Attached](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-problem-files-attached/226989)

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**Author:** [@nlyttle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nlyttle)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-problem-files-attached/226989 "2007-05-25T17:32:27Z")

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Take a look at the FLA attached.. what I'd like to have happen is pretty simple... when you mouse into the area that contains the hitTest the menu at the bottom slides up, and when you mouse out it slides back down. I…

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## [\[Flash 8\] XML onLoad problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-xml-onload-problem/226988)

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**Author:** [@batuz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/batuz)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-xml-onload-problem/226988 "2007-05-25T17:11:09Z")

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Hi, I've a problem loading data from xml into a class of mine. I put the code: Frame on Flash: vlist = new VideoList(); var vxml = new XML(); vxml.ignoreWhite = true; vxml.onLoad = function(loaded) { if(loaded)…

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## [How best to import a series of stills](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-best-to-import-a-series-of-stills/226983)

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**Author:** [@worldly1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worldly1)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-best-to-import-a-series-of-stills/226983 "2007-05-25T16:15:34Z")

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Hello all, I've generated a series of numbered animation still images from a 3D program, but don't see a way in Flash 8 Pro to easily import them all in and put them in series in a timeline layer. Surely there must b…

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## [Input box fade in](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-box-fade-in/226982)

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**Author:** [@revlis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/revlis)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-box-fade-in/226982 "2007-05-25T15:55:29Z")

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How do a make an input box fade in? I placed an input box inside a mc and then gave it 0% alpha with a tween to 100% alpha like I normally do but it didn't seem to work for an input box. Thanks!

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## [Taking off Focus or Disabling Keyboard input for Combo Box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/taking-off-focus-or-disabling-keyboard-input-for-combo-box/226976)

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**Author:** [@Wedge\_Man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wedge_Man)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/taking-off-focus-or-disabling-keyboard-input-for-combo-box/226976 "2007-05-25T15:39:39Z")

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Hey Guys, So i have a combo box that a user can go a select different UI's with. In another pane i have a map that the user can press the arrow keys the move up, down, left right etc. Only problem is that once i hav…

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## [Loading Bitmaps](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-bitmaps/226971)

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**Author:** [@Fraz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fraz)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-bitmaps/226971 "2007-05-25T14:43:11Z")

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I have created a long animation in another program, but it can only save as a .gif or a bitmap sequence. The .gip ruins the colour's, and the bitmap's look ok. So I have imported all of the bitmaps into flash, but the on…

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## [Change image depending on the clock hour](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-image-depending-on-the-clock-hour/226966)

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**Author:** [@mbermudez21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mbermudez21)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-image-depending-on-the-clock-hour/226966 "2007-05-25T14:07:02Z")

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hello! i´m from argentina and i am needing to do something a saw last year on kirupa, but i really can´t find it now \[frowning\] i remember i saw a tutorial that explained how to create a flash (menu,top, etc) that chan…

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## [XML photo gallery button questions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-button-questions/226964)

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**Author:** [@timkline](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/timkline)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-button-questions/226964 "2007-05-25T13:20:05Z")

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I've been using the XML flash photo gallery on my site, it works great and it was easy to adapt to fit into my site's layout. There's one little pet peve I have though, when you get to the end of the gallery, there's s…

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## [BUG: stageWidth/Height](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bug-stagewidth-height/226960)

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**Author:** [@psykovsky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psykovsky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bug-stagewidth-height/226960 "2007-05-25T11:35:54Z")

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In AS3 documentation it says: When the value of the scaleMode property is set to StageScaleMode.NO\_SCALE, the stageWidth property represents the width of Flash Player. This means that the stageWidth property varies as …

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## [Centring flash in FireFox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centring-flash-in-firefox/226959)

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**Author:** [@FlashChristian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashChristian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centring-flash-in-firefox/226959 "2007-05-25T11:12:29Z")

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Hello! I have a problem with centring my flash in firefox. In IE everything works great. Is there anyone that knows how to do it? Please help me!

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## [Complex Navigation problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-navigation-problem/226957)

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**Author:** [@sdpkelkar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sdpkelkar)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-navigation-problem/226957 "2007-05-25T11:00:44Z")

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Hi all! I'm a total noob to flash and actionscript and am just discovering the incredible power of movieclips.:beam: I'm trying to create a navigation wherein a movie loads with some effects after clicking a button and…

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## [Execute anonymous functions directly?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/execute-anonymous-functions-directly/226955)

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**Author:** [@over666kill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/over666kill)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/execute-anonymous-functions-directly/226955 "2007-05-25T10:22:45Z")

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Why can't I execute an anonymous function directly, like: var a=function() {return "hello";} (); trace(a); The trace statement should output 'hello', but it just outputs 'undefined'. This is supposed to work in JavaS…

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## [Dynamic Image reflection question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-image-reflection-question/226954)

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**Author:** [@TRixation](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TRixation)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-image-reflection-question/226954 "2007-05-25T10:20:37Z")

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Hi, I am working on a little project and what I am going for is something along the lines of this: http://flashloaded.com/flashcomponents/photoflow/ However I cant seem to get the same effect with mine...anyone have …

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## [XML help with adding categories to gallery with thumbnails and larger pictures](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-help-with-adding-categories-to-gallery-with-thumbnails-and-larger-pictures/226952)

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**Author:** [@kchirene](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kchirene)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-help-with-adding-categories-to-gallery-with-thumbnails-and-larger-pictures/226952 "2007-05-25T09:38:19Z")

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Hi, I was looking at http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm tutorial, This tutorial Almost has exactly what I want. But being new to XML and the action script associated with it, I'm a bit lost when it …

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## [ContextMenu problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contextmenu-problem/226949)

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**Author:** [@jasvarghese](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jasvarghese)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contextmenu-problem/226949 "2007-05-25T08:58:41Z")

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Hai all, in my flash file the context menu is not working.. function mySpin() { webwasp.gotoAndPlay(2); } // End of the function var myContextMenu = new ContextMenu(); myContextMenu.hideBuiltInItems(); var spin …

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## [Memory problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/memory-problem/226948)

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**Author:** [@epasi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/epasi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/memory-problem/226948 "2007-05-25T08:44:06Z")

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I have a problem with memory , my application load every 5 seconds data from an XML file , on the stage I have various objects created dinamically that changes their colors and values in relation with the loaded value ta…

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## [Using 'Loader' in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-loader-in-as3/226946)

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**Author:** [@Mythic\_Fr0st](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mythic_Fr0st)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-loader-in-as3/226946 "2007-05-25T07:57:34Z")

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Ok, how do I use the loader properly? load\_img.loadThis.load("param1", "param2") What do I put there? I want to add images?

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## [How can I control a movieClip move randomly in the stage every five seconds?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-control-a-movieclip-move-randomly-in-the-stage-every-five-seconds/226944)

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**Author:** [@ykc2007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ykc2007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-control-a-movieclip-move-randomly-in-the-stage-every-five-seconds/226944 "2007-05-25T06:57:58Z")

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Hi all, I am having trouble on my Flash assignment which due on Monday, for the assignment, I am goingt to make a game, similar to the classic aracade game, Asteroids. They provided some basic code for the timing and r…

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## [.swf not loading in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-not-loading-in-ie/226933)

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**Author:** [@timmy041](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/timmy041)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-not-loading-in-ie/226933 "2007-05-25T04:29:10Z")

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Hello all, I have an html file in the same directory as my .swf. When i run it in FireFox is runs perfectly, but when i do the same in IE it does not. I checked out the code, and the embed src and param tags are the…

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## [Flash/XML Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-question/226929)

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**Author:** [@bandit8](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bandit8)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-question/226929 "2007-05-25T04:05:47Z")

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Hi, I'm currently working on an application where I am reading in pngs files, that are specified in an XML file. I have it reading in and storing all of the image names/paths appropriately, and then each one being put …

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## [Grid thumbnails XML - rollover mod?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-thumbnails-xml-rollover-mod/226925)

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**Author:** [@visitor13](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/visitor13)\
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**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-thumbnails-xml-rollover-mod/226925 "2007-05-25T03:50:23Z")

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I used the code from this thread to build a slideshow with two rows of thumbs. However I'd like to change the rollover style. Right now these two pieces of code: \[AS\] this.createEmptyMovieClip("kk",1029); kk.\_x = 20; kk.…

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## [Can't load external .swf which us a DocumentClass?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-load-external-swf-which-us-a-documentclass/226922)

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**Author:** [@tseears](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tseears)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-load-external-swf-which-us-a-documentclass/226922 "2007-05-25T02:41:43Z")

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Hi, I’m an experienced programmer but new to Flash 9 and ActionScript 3.0 - hope this isn’t a stupid question, but I’ve searched and searched and can’t find a solution :h: … I created what I think is a fairly typical fu…

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## [Using one method to fade in multiple movieclips simultaneously?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-one-method-to-fade-in-multiple-movieclips-simultaneously/226916)

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**Author:** [@Vexir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vexir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-one-method-to-fade-in-multiple-movieclips-simultaneously/226916 "2007-05-25T01:23:07Z")

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why is it that when i use the MovieClipLoader class to load multiple objects simulataneously, i cannot fade them in using a method (which i call fadeIn which basically invokes an onEnterFrame method)? like, when they're …

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