# flash

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## [Printing textareas](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printing-textareas/220157)

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**Author:** [@Nevo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nevo)\
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**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printing-textareas/220157 "2007-03-23T09:19:22Z")

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\[LEFT\]Hello \[wave\] Another frustrated flash user \[smile\] After an online test in flash I calculate the results and then list the results on a certificate page. This works and prints fine but on the next page there is …

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## [Media Components & Flash 4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/media-components-flash-4/220154)

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**Author:** [@Varl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Varl)\
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**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/media-components-flash-4/220154 "2007-03-23T08:37:06Z")

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Hi All, First let me take minute and say hello to all. I'd like to see if anyone can help me out. I'm stuck and need a hand. The problem is this; I've added a Media Component to a frame in my .swf that accesses a .flv…

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## [Little Math Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/little-math-problem/220149)

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**Author:** [@Jehuty911](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jehuty911)\
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**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/little-math-problem/220149 "2007-03-23T05:16:06Z")

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hey guys im trying to get this crazy line drawing thing to not go from a curved line to a straight line when its trying to hit its target. i want to keep it curved when it hits the target. Is there anyone who can help? h…

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## [About Adobe Shockwave Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/about-adobe-shockwave-player/220145)

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**Author:** [@capz\_man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/capz_man)\
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**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/about-adobe-shockwave-player/220145 "2007-03-23T04:12:43Z")

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hi guys, did someone know about Adobe Shockwave Player?can it play swf file?i've got a problem whit this,my flash doesn't run if someone try to play it using Adobe Shockwave Player.thanks.

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## [Anchoring MCs to browser window](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anchoring-mcs-to-browser-window/220142)

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**Author:** [@RndmInd14](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RndmInd14)\
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**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anchoring-mcs-to-browser-window/220142 "2007-03-23T03:44:46Z")

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I found a tutorial on how to do this a year ago, but now the site is gone and I cant find how to do this anywhere. I need to make the navigation, and logo on a site anchor to the bottom of the browser window, one in e…

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## [Movie Clip as Button Conditional Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-as-button-conditional-question/220138)

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**Author:** [@digitalberet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/digitalberet)\
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**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-as-button-conditional-question/220138 "2007-03-23T02:15:40Z")

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Hey everyone, I was wondering if there was a way to make a movie clip act as a button only when certain criteria was met and then turn back into a regular clip when they are not. I have a gallery that has a zoom-in and…

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## [Creating a link in XML for Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-link-in-xml-for-flash/220134)

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**Author:** [@pwyll](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pwyll)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-link-in-xml-for-flash/220134 "2007-03-23T01:32:05Z")

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Flash loads a string from an XML file into a dynamic text box. Is there a way I can mark up a URL in XML so Flash will display it as a clickable link? Thanks

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## [Infinite gallery ...how to add prev and next button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinite-gallery-how-to-add-prev-and-next-button/220132)

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**Author:** [@max999](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/max999)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2007, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinite-gallery-how-to-add-prev-and-next-button/220132 "2007-03-23T00:12:05Z")

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Hi I've been working on this photogallery for my site and i am a beginner level flash lover and i can't really figure it out how to do it. I am trying to add to the flash movie a prev and next button and the gallery is m…

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## [External SWF Transition Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-transition-problem/220128)

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**Author:** [@fenomnon64](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fenomnon64)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-transition-problem/220128 "2007-03-22T23:19:25Z")

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OK. I basically went by what the tutorial said step by step, I just applied it to movie clip buttons, the thing is that, the movie clips are nested within movie clips, but that is not the issue. the Issue is that when I …

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## [Checkkeys Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkkeys-problem/220127)

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**Author:** [@chaztheman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chaztheman)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkkeys-problem/220127 "2007-03-22T23:16:06Z")

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Hi - i have got some of the code to work from my previous post, i have adapted the code from the vertical shooter tutorial. The MC 'bcar' rotates, but it does not move forward - any ideas?? Cheers Here is code: \[COL…

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## [Calling function from within onMotionChanged not working!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-function-from-within-onmotionchanged-not-working/220122)

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**Author:** [@elihorn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elihorn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-function-from-within-onmotionchanged-not-working/220122 "2007-03-22T21:55:26Z")

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Hi there! Hopefully someone can help me with this . . . it seems simple enough. I have a movieclip that tweens when you roll over or out it, which in turn is supposed to call a function from another class which adjusts…

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## [External Interface.call question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-interface-call-question/220120)

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**Author:** [@mummra1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mummra1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-interface-call-question/220120 "2007-03-22T21:28:43Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm using the ExternalInterface.call method to call a javascript method, which loads a page into a frame. It works in every single freakin' browser except the IE family (IE6,IE7), including MAC br…

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## [Captivate.swf in Flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/captivate-swf-in-flash-8/220119)

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**Author:** [@rls](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rls)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/captivate-swf-in-flash-8/220119 "2007-03-22T21:27:36Z")

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I am using OnEnterFrame to determine \_currentFrame, however, captivate.swf is compressed. Thus, frame number does not match. I have several captivate movies loading in blankmc. How do I set a timer, pause and restart w…

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## [Vertical and horizontal parallax type scroller \[renamed\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-and-horizontal-parallax-type-scroller-renamed/220117)

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**Author:** [@Tsukiyomi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tsukiyomi)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-and-horizontal-parallax-type-scroller-renamed/220117 "2007-03-22T21:06:14Z")

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I know that this has almost certainly been asked before, I know because every quarter at least one of my students brings in this site. http://www.leoburnett.com/ My question is how I would go about making a parallax …

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## [HOw to check when the movie clip has finished?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-when-the-movie-clip-has-finished/220114)

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**Author:** [@superbungalow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superbungalow)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-check-when-the-movie-clip-has-finished/220114 "2007-03-22T20:29:51Z")

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How do you check when the movie clip has finished playing?

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## [Can't get to functions inside movie clips!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-to-functions-inside-movie-clips/220110)

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**Author:** [@seversky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seversky)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-to-functions-inside-movie-clips/220110 "2007-03-22T19:48:38Z")

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I hope someone here can help me out... I have a function inside a movie clip, and I want to call that function from other functions on the main timeline. However, no matter what I do, I cannot seem to call the function u…

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## [FPS: "Frames Per Second" VS "Foiled; Potentially Screwed!"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fps-frames-per-second-vs-foiled-potentially-screwed/220109)

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**Author:** [@arleymcblain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arleymcblain)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fps-frames-per-second-vs-foiled-potentially-screwed/220109 "2007-03-22T19:44:54Z")

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You know that feeling when you've done something and realized there is something largely wrong with the universe? That's me right now. I had to make a quick video with flash. Real simple; rotating images with a Voiceo…

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## [Fuse Rotation Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fuse-rotation-problems/220107)

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**Author:** [@ejewels52](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ejewels52)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fuse-rotation-problems/220107 "2007-03-22T19:16:08Z")

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I am using Fuse to rotate a movieclip in a navigation system. The problem is, it flips out and rotates a full circle before getting to the final destination when the destination is higher than 180. I can't figure out why…

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## [Navigational Issue Using Simple Frame Label Buttons with a Twist](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigational-issue-using-simple-frame-label-buttons-with-a-twist/220097)

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**Author:** [@fcastro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fcastro)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigational-issue-using-simple-frame-label-buttons-with-a-twist/220097 "2007-03-22T17:24:41Z")

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Hello everyone :hugegrin: Wanted to see if someone could shed some light on a small problem with this navigation idea I had. I designed a navigation menu that has 4 buttons. When you rollOver btn1 it goes to a nested…

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## [Using Scenes - Opinions, NOT help required](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-scenes-opinions-not-help-required/220096)

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**Author:** [@Lemuel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lemuel)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-scenes-opinions-not-help-required/220096 "2007-03-22T17:21:07Z")

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Hi, I don't know if this has been asked OR answered before. But searching the forums with the keyword 'scenes', brings up an awful lot of hits. Heres my question: Are scenes in Flash still useful? When I first starte…

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## [Flash game freezes - HELP! (.fla attatched)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-game-freezes-help-fla-attatched/220094)

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**Author:** [@superbungalow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superbungalow)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-game-freezes-help-fla-attatched/220094 "2007-03-22T17:13:20Z")

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Can someone help me, I'm making this little game, and whenever you die, it freezes up. The .fla is attached, thanks.

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## [External SWF Preloader Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-preloader-problems/220093)

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**Author:** [@spastic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spastic)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-preloader-problems/220093 "2007-03-22T17:05:58Z")

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I know this is a common question, but I checked the Kirupa tutorial and it really hasn't helped me. I want to use a specific preloader (found: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83404&highlight=circular+preload…

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## [Key Combination using Class from MichaelxxOA, ALT Key](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/key-combination-using-class-from-michaelxxoa-alt-key/220087)

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**Author:** [@sepu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sepu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/key-combination-using-class-from-michaelxxoa-alt-key/220087 "2007-03-22T16:27:08Z")

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Hey guys I have question, I was using the class from Michael there nice class btw I was wondering is it possible to use the ALT key in flash for trigger events? I tried using the class from Michael but didnt work for me…

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## [Why Flash is like this? :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-flash-is-like-this/220082)

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**Author:** [@sathumenon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sathumenon)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-flash-is-like-this/220082 "2007-03-22T15:49:00Z")

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Hello Just confused with this http://cms.sjmfx.com/cw/weather\_cw\_travel.html in 1024.768 it works perfiect but in 1280 . 1024 it ie getting stretched and everything is messed up. I hav given the movie height and widt…

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## [Flash movie scale to browser width only](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-movie-scale-to-browser-width-only/220079)

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**Author:** [@benny\_hill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benny_hill)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-movie-scale-to-browser-width-only/220079 "2007-03-22T14:48:48Z")

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Is there any way to make a swf that scales to fill the entire width of the browser but keep and absolute height of 75px? I know about the full browser flash tutorial but that scales both width and heigth. Any ideas? T…

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## [\[XML\] - Some logic q's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-some-logic-qs/220074)

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**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-some-logic-qs/220074 "2007-03-22T12:57:38Z")

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Ok so first time XML'er here. Basically my file setup looks like this \<?xml version="1.0"?\> \<SKU\> \<ID\>Celcon\_CE-10\</ID\> \<DESC\>Designing with Celcon acetal copolymer(CE-10)\</DESC\> \<FILENAME\>Celcon\_CE-10.p…

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## [Repeling menu question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/repeling-menu-question/220073)

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**Author:** [@jimmy\_jazz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimmy_jazz)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/repeling-menu-question/220073 "2007-03-22T12:43:47Z")

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Hi I Have put together a menu system idea for a site im working on. Was wondering if any of you could help - I have the basic menu done using actionscript and the Laco custom easing tool but having trouble achieving the…

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## [My buttons fail.. UhG!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-buttons-fail-uhg/220072)

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**Author:** [@Auctionedllama](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Auctionedllama)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-buttons-fail-uhg/220072 "2007-03-22T12:27:11Z")

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Ok, I know that you guys are great with answering questions and all that jazz, so I figured I'd ask you all first. Ok, If you've ever seen on those webpages, such as www.tvulive.com or www.tombraider.com that have the …

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## [Most efficient way of showing 'pressed' state of buttons in an XML men](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/most-efficient-way-of-showing-pressed-state-of-buttons-in-an-xml-men/220071)

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**Author:** [@biscuit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/biscuit)\
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**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/most-efficient-way-of-showing-pressed-state-of-buttons-in-an-xml-men/220071 "2007-03-22T12:19:33Z")

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Ok, that's not a great title. Let me explain. I quite often have to create portfolio sites which have a list of projects on the lefthand side. When each project is clicked the relevent content is loaded into the main s…

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## [Flash player 9 vs 7, unexpected bugs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-9-vs-7-unexpected-bugs/220069)

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**Author:** [@m\_andrews808](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_andrews808)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2007, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-9-vs-7-unexpected-bugs/220069 "2007-03-22T11:27:04Z")

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ello I'm developing a game in flash version 7 using Flash 8 professional. Now I've been happily developing it for a while, testing it through the standalone player (version 9) and recently copied it across to our test …

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