# flash

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## [Useful Flash website help please..?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/useful-flash-website-help-please/215538)

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**Author:** [@NickStar3D](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NickStar3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2007, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/useful-flash-website-help-please/215538 "2007-02-08T02:03:19Z")

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I dont know if i am posting in the right place but hopefully I will be corrected, I recently designed a layout for my online portfolio and I was wondering what I would need to learn to add some flash to it.:p: \[image\] …

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## [Help with listeners and buttons needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-listeners-and-buttons-needed/215537)

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**Author:** [@rohan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rohan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2007, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-listeners-and-buttons-needed/215537 "2007-02-08T01:46:11Z")

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Hi all, I've got about 6 buttons laid out, one on top of the other in a list format. In their normal state the buttons are grey in colour, when I rollover them, the buttons flash and turn to orange. Now, what I need to…

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## [Help! Images not Loading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-images-not-loading/215528)

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**Author:** [@Brisa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Brisa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-images-not-loading/215528 "2007-02-07T23:29:53Z")

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Hi! Everything traces, but the images/descriptions don't load. Thanks function loadXML(loaded) { if (loaded) { myNode = this.firstChild; image = \[\]; description = \[\]; link = \[\]; …

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## [How do I split Dynmaic Text into Seprate Movie Clips?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-split-dynmaic-text-into-seprate-movie-clips/215526)

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**Author:** [@a2c\_chris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/a2c_chris)\
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**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-split-dynmaic-text-into-seprate-movie-clips/215526 "2007-02-07T23:15:43Z")

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Hey, I am pretty new to the actionscript scene, and am wanting to do something that surpasses my knowledge. I am wanting to make a flash animation that uses Flashvars to pass a text variable to the flash movie. This…

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## [Pagination with Flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pagination-with-flash-8/215525)

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**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pagination-with-flash-8/215525 "2007-02-07T23:03:06Z")

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I wonder if anyone has been able to load external content (preferably XML) with this pagination technique: http://ultrashock.com/tutorials/flash8/pagination.php

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## [Rotated Tiles Background](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotated-tiles-background/215519)

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**Author:** [@Martha\_Stewart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Martha_Stewart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotated-tiles-background/215519 "2007-02-07T22:13:29Z")

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Hi Everyone, I have a image of burlap @ 500 width x 430 height. I need to tile this as my entire background for my full screen flash site. I need help to flip the image horizontally for every other placement horizont…

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## [String Replace Functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-replace-functions/215518)

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**Author:** [@wjaspers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wjaspers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-replace-functions/215518 "2007-02-07T22:02:00Z")

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Per another user's request...(this was previously posted in the Flash 8 area)... And I have \[updated\], tested and confirmed that replaceMultiple will work correctly. ( i discovered a misspelling in the previous version). …

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## [Helop with the Kirupa Random Script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/helop-with-the-kirupa-random-script/215516)

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**Author:** [@cecilia22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cecilia22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/helop-with-the-kirupa-random-script/215516 "2007-02-07T21:32:33Z")

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HI, I tried to implement the random movie script into a site but the script is only showing one of the 5 animations over and over. Can someone tell me what is wrong with my code? I just copied it from the tutorial and…

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## [3d easing timer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-easing-timer/215515)

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**Author:** [@kingofnukes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingofnukes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/3d-easing-timer/215515 "2007-02-07T21:31:23Z")

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Hi, I'm making a 3d carousel based off the one at gotoandlearn.com and I'm having a few problems implementing it to my uses. Here are my problems: My easing works, but it's too fast. I need to be able to set a limit…

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## [Speed-test figures as video-size guides](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speed-test-figures-as-video-size-guides/215514)

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**Author:** [@will\_s](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/will_s)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/speed-test-figures-as-video-size-guides/215514 "2007-02-07T21:18:39Z")

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I found this speed tester: http://www.bonvi.net/Test/index.html in a thread from 2002. Kirupa praised it so I tried it. I got pre-test figures like 479 and 530 and test figures like 100, 802 & 1476 and 183, 1465 & 1703…

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## [Flash Photography Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-photography-gallery/215513)

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**Author:** [@lepoticum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lepoticum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-photography-gallery/215513 "2007-02-07T21:09:54Z")

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Im only new to flash and am just starting to learn it but id Id love to build something that resembles this gallery: http://www.julianwolkenstein.com/flash1024.html anyone know of any tutorials that might help me or how …

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## [Button triggered animation, but only once?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-triggered-animation-but-only-once/215512)

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**Author:** [@Filmguy15](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Filmguy15)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-triggered-animation-but-only-once/215512 "2007-02-07T21:08:09Z")

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I am in the process of creating a flash based website. It will be one main .swf that loads external .swf(s) when a button is clicked. This is not a problem, as I have created a site before like this, where there are tr…

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## [String Replace functions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-replace-functions/215511)

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**Author:** [@wjaspers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wjaspers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-replace-functions/215511 "2007-02-07T20:58:23Z")

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I was unable to find a String replace function in Flash 8 (then again I don't know a whole lot about actionscript ) ... so i came up with my own: // these two are needed, and are from the Kirupa flash 'bestof\_search' …

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## [Why does my IF not recognise my condition?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-my-if-not-recognise-my-condition/215509)

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**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-my-if-not-recognise-my-condition/215509 "2007-02-07T20:32:34Z")

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Hello there, For some reason, the condition in my if statement causes my btn\_MC to align to co-ords 0,0 It sits at 240,240 before the movie is previewed, then appears at 0,0 when the movie starts. if (\[button.\_x …

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## [Mouse Click + Space = Drag](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-click-space-drag/215506)

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**Author:** [@thebillionaire](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thebillionaire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-click-space-drag/215506 "2007-02-07T19:59:35Z")

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I know this is probably a really easy question, but I can't find anything on it anywhere. I am building a simple map interface, and I want the user to click the mouse and the spacebar to be able to drag the map. I can …

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## [Simple level help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-level-help/215505)

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**Author:** [@East\_High](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/East_High)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-level-help/215505 "2007-02-07T19:54:29Z")

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I'm using xml to load .flvs into a movie player. I have it setup to load an external .swf to level 1 when the movie is finished. My goal is to have the .swf on level 1 select the next .flv from the xml array by way of si…

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## [Image Pan problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-pan-problem/215504)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Abner\_Mellon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Abner_Mellon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-pan-problem/215504 "2007-02-07T19:48:19Z")

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http://www.spokenforband.com/ - this website is doing kind of what I want to do. However, I have the background moving, but when I add another mc which also moves, it makes everything move off the stage.. It moves grea…

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## [Code Help Needed: Randomly Continual Swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-help-needed-randomly-continual-swfs/215502)

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**Author:** [@YoungNastyMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YoungNastyMan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-help-needed-randomly-continual-swfs/215502 "2007-02-07T19:46:07Z")

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Hello all!! I'm currently working on a personal website that has an XML of swfs that are continually loaded into my main movie clip at random. In other words, one randomly selected swf will play to the end and then anoth…

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## [Full screen flash page question:)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-flash-page-question/215499)

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**Author:** [@o111](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/o111)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-flash-page-question/215499 "2007-02-07T19:15:19Z")

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Hi how are you? I was reading this tutorial about full screen flash pages: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/fullscreen.htm And I got it all to work. Yay:) Then I saw the kirupa SOTW, and just loved it. On tha…

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## [saveAsBitmap?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saveasbitmap/215498)

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**Author:** [@Laalun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Laalun)\
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**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saveasbitmap/215498 "2007-02-07T19:02:59Z")

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Hi all, I know you can printAsBitmap, but is it possible to save a screenshot of part of the swf as an image file? Thanks in advance. Sarah \[smile\]

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## [\[Flex2\] Actionscript project - stage size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex2-actionscript-project-stage-size/215489)

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**Author:** [@Vrvy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vrvy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex2-actionscript-project-stage-size/215489 "2007-02-07T18:19:36Z")

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I have an actionscript-only project in Flex2 and I would like to set width and height of the compiled swf. Any ideas how to do that?

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## [Invitation Ribbon](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invitation-ribbon/215482)

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**Author:** [@suzanneb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/suzanneb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invitation-ribbon/215482 "2007-02-07T17:09:27Z")

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Hi, I am trying to animate something like this string on this card. I am trying to make an invitation and it can be a ribbon instead of a string. It also could be a scroll that rolls open with a string untying. I have …

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## [attachMovie ..a depth problem I think?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-a-depth-problem-i-think/215478)

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**Author:** [@Zaid\_W1red](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaid_W1red)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-a-depth-problem-i-think/215478 "2007-02-07T16:49:41Z")

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Hey guys, here's my as: var uniqueDepth = 0; function makeMenu(myX, menuid) { rows = 10; for (i=0; i\<rows; i++) { curr\_item = curr\_menu.attachMovie("menuitem", "item"+i+"\_mc", uniqueDepth); curr\_item.\_x = myX;…

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## [First Flash website, any help would be great](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-flash-website-any-help-would-be-great/215476)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Abner\_Mellon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Abner_Mellon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/first-flash-website-any-help-would-be-great/215476 "2007-02-07T16:31:21Z")

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Hey, I just started on my first real flash 8 website, www.hemjeans.com - they did this drop and bounce animation. I did the same type of deal using the timeline with a tween, but theirs looks so much smoother. Do you t…

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## [How to crop the stage?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-crop-the-stage/215473)

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**Author:** [@masskontroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/masskontroll)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-crop-the-stage/215473 "2007-02-07T16:17:04Z")

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Hi there, I got a swf file called 'NW\_site\_4\_diap.swf' centered in my browser with html. At the moment, anything that sticks out from the stage to the surrounding area get's displayed in the browser. Now I'd like to crop…

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## [Photo Gallery Using XML and Flash...HELP resizing image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash-help-resizing-image/215471)

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**Author:** [@bilge17](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bilge17)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash-help-resizing-image/215471 "2007-02-07T16:11:23Z")

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I would love to use the photogallery from the above mentioned tutorial , but just wish that the mc had a resizing scipt. Does anyone know how i can add this into the existing FLA i built from the tutorial. trying to buil…

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## [Magnetic mouse follower](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/magnetic-mouse-follower/215468)

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**Author:** [@Skyfire\_Media](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Skyfire_Media)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/magnetic-mouse-follower/215468 "2007-02-07T15:46:15Z")

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Hi, I've got myself a little problem. For an website I'm working on at the moment, I made an custom mouse pointer. This worked out well, but now I want to make a little dog that attach to the pointer when I move close …

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## [Preload external image to library?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preload-external-image-to-library/215453)

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**Author:** [@dejanp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dejanp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preload-external-image-to-library/215453 "2007-02-07T14:36:10Z")

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Is there any way to preload external image to library or any place other then current stage? Because I want to preload it first and then display it on some other stage. Does this makes sense?

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## [Please give me simple solution for getting image through XML in flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-give-me-simple-solution-for-getting-image-through-xml-in-flash-8/215451)

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**Author:** [@jamna](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jamna)\
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**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-give-me-simple-solution-for-getting-image-through-xml-in-flash-8/215451 "2007-02-07T14:04:39Z")

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Hello All, I want to get image in flash8 through XML mean the path of image will be save in XML file so please give me a simple and short solution for this work. i a not familier with Actionscript also so please give …

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## [Please please help me with a blimmin Preloader problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-please-help-me-with-a-blimmin-preloader-problem/215450)

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**Author:** [@Reverend](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Reverend)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-please-help-me-with-a-blimmin-preloader-problem/215450 "2007-02-07T14:04:19Z")

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Hi all First post... I'll try to explain carefully what I need... I've built an animated movie for a website, The client wants a preloader. No problem right? Nope. They specifically want a SEPERATE preloader …

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