# flash

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## [Play/Pause Toggle for MP3 Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-pause-toggle-for-mp3-player/215262)

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**Author:** [@heathermorin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/heathermorin)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-pause-toggle-for-mp3-player/215262 "2007-02-05T22:04:23Z")

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Hello, If anyone has any suggestions on creating a play/pause effect from the actionscript that I am currently using, it would be greatly appreciated! I already have a play/stop toggle button, but would like to turn it…

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## [Kiosk Environment with dynamic html page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kiosk-environment-with-dynamic-html-page/215256)

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**Author:** [@christawatson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/christawatson)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kiosk-environment-with-dynamic-html-page/215256 "2007-02-05T21:22:37Z")

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Hello all! I have been searching around for the answer to this and have yet to figure out what to do, so I thought someone might have an idea... I want to create a full screen .exe with Flash for a touchscreen kiosk…

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## [Problems with Embedding Fonts w/external data- help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-embedding-fonts-w-external-data-help/215255)

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**Author:** [@dogandking](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dogandking)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-embedding-fonts-w-external-data-help/215255 "2007-02-05T21:07:06Z")

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Hi everybody. I'm using Load Vars to bring in various text in my flash movie. I'm using Myriad Pro as my font in the text field. Normally, I don't have a problem loading external data. In fact, it's still not a problem…

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## [What am I doing wrong with this movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-with-this-movieclip/215253)

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**Author:** [@mattsaunders](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattsaunders)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-with-this-movieclip/215253 "2007-02-05T21:02:36Z")

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Hey guys I am trying to recreate this http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/preloader\_transition.htm But its not quite doing what I want, can someone have a look at my fla please. Matt

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## [Menu Actions?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-actions/215250)

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**Author:** [@sosADAMsos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sosADAMsos)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/menu-actions/215250 "2007-02-05T20:13:31Z")

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I'm trying to build something similar to this: http://www.iomega.com/na/landing.jsp But I'm having trouble with the rollover actions.... basically, when I hover over one item, I need it to stay up even when I rollout…

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## [Weird Flash?! :O](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-flash-o/215248)

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**Author:** [@Macsy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Macsy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-flash-o/215248 "2007-02-05T19:42:33Z")

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Do you get the same error as me? Create a Font symbol, named "FONT" and linkage it as "FONT". Then try this in Flash 8, Frame 1: var my\_format:TextFormat = new TextFormat(); my\_format.font = "FONT"; var my\_text1:Text…

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## [PC flash player vs MAC flash player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-flash-player-vs-mac-flash-player/215246)

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**Author:** [@kredd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kredd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pc-flash-player-vs-mac-flash-player/215246 "2007-02-05T19:20:58Z")

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i've come across a problem ,which everyone may know about except me \[wink\], but my movie works fine on a PC(IE7 and FF2) but on a MAC(SAF and FF) certain functionality just doesn't work. all flash players are up-to-date. …

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## [Change rowHeight for every other row in a list component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-rowheight-for-every-other-row-in-a-list-component/215244)

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**Author:** [@lariat1997](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lariat1997)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-rowheight-for-every-other-row-in-a-list-component/215244 "2007-02-05T18:44:47Z")

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Hey all, I have a list box that populates with images. I would like to have some text to describe each image after each image. My rowHeight is 63 for the images, but would like to have the text on the next row to be …

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## [XML-driven drop-down menu - Width of text field dynamic?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-drop-down-menu-width-of-text-field-dynamic/215234)

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**Author:** [@jd\_wikman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jd_wikman)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-drop-down-menu-width-of-text-field-dynamic/215234 "2007-02-05T17:30:06Z")

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Hello and thanks to Senocular for the nice tutorial on the XML menu, many thanks! Question regarding the tuturial:http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xml\_dropdown\_menu7.htm Was wondering please, if anyone kn…

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## [comboBox on(change)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-on-change/215233)

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**Author:** [@korkor5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korkor5)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-on-change/215233 "2007-02-05T17:28:19Z")

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hello All, i have a falsh application that enables movieclips when they are run over depending on whether some values are equivalent to that in a combobox. i have stored some values in an xml file which the movie clips…

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## [Text Resizing - ActionScript - Need Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-resizing-actionscript-need-help/215229)

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**Author:** [@GormDraig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GormDraig)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-resizing-actionscript-need-help/215229 "2007-02-05T16:48:47Z")

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Right! I have a slight problem which I have tried solving myself most of today. I have words placed on the stage at different sizes and positions as part of the design. Each of the words I have created using Variables …

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## [Is there a way to export/modify a txt file by flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-export-modify-a-txt-file-by-flash/215227)

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**Author:** [@Dancso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dancso)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-export-modify-a-txt-file-by-flash/215227 "2007-02-05T16:38:30Z")

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Hello, title says all, i would like to know if its possible to export or modify a .txt file? If yes, how do i code it? I've tried searching on google, and on several popular flash-help sites, but no luck.:( any1 co…

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## [\_currentframe always returns 1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-currentframe-always-returns-1/215223)

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**Author:** [@mooshueting](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mooshueting)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-currentframe-always-returns-1/215223 "2007-02-05T16:13:07Z")

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I have a flash file, and in it is a movieclipbutton. When you roll over the button, the button has to grow in size and change color. This animation is 10 frames long. When you roll out, the button goes back to it's origi…

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## [Wmode Transparency Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wmode-transparency-problem/215222)

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**Author:** [@horner2693](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/horner2693)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wmode-transparency-problem/215222 "2007-02-05T16:11:13Z")

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Hi, Hopefully this will be straight forward for someone to answer. Ive searched the forums but found no specific answer to this. I currently have the problem where the transparency I have set for the stage, makes any…

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## [Flash Video File](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-video-file/215220)

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**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-video-file/215220 "2007-02-05T15:57:21Z")

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When I try to play an FLV using the standalone flash player, all I see is a blank screen. Then when I import it into flash and export it, it works. What does this mean?

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## [Variable help please! Should be easy :)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-help-please-should-be-easy/215215)

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**Author:** [@Macsy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Macsy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-help-please-should-be-easy/215215 "2007-02-05T14:50:46Z")

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Hi. Im making a game with 2 players ( there will be more, up to 10 players but im starting with 2 players. This is my code: init = function () { var speed:Number = 2; var players = 2; //Spelare 1 var p…

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## [Help! Can't embed my movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-cant-embed-my-movie/215214)

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**Author:** [@Paulpop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Paulpop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-cant-embed-my-movie/215214 "2007-02-05T14:45:42Z")

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I’ve been working on this flash flyer. Problem is I can’t get my web browsers to open it. I’m not sure what the problem is I’ve tried several different pieces of code to embed it, but it only shows up as a black square. …

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## [Dock menu - jacket presentation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dock-menu-jacket-presentation/215201)

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**Author:** [@kafir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kafir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dock-menu-jacket-presentation/215201 "2007-02-05T12:28:10Z")

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Hi, I have made a cool dockmenu presentation of different jackets. It is made in a single row but i actually need it in two rows. Does any on know how to to this with the present code (see .swf file) The Code for the…

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## [Sending complete objects to php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-complete-objects-to-php/215200)

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**Author:** [@david142](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/david142)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-complete-objects-to-php/215200 "2007-02-05T12:02:56Z")

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i have been doing some experimenting with sending variables to php from flash. but i need to extend my sending class so i can send variables, arrays or objects without having to define the vars before i send them. in oth…

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## [1st job interview - build a flash website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1st-job-interview-build-a-flash-website/215197)

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**Author:** [@figo2476](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/figo2476)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1st-job-interview-build-a-flash-website/215197 "2007-02-05T11:19:05Z")

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Hi guys: I need some criticisms about my flash website, since I need to build a really good website to get the job. (There are other contesters) Right now, I only need to concentrate on the 'look'. site: http://mr.gary…

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## [Load multiple external images dynamically?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-multiple-external-images-dynamically/215195)

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**Author:** [@jbw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jbw)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-multiple-external-images-dynamically/215195 "2007-02-05T10:12:33Z")

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I'm probably being an idiot here but is it possible to load a series of images into a dynamically created movieclip? I'm under the impression you can't create an empty movieclip and add frames to it dynamically? Basical…

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## [PLEASE HELP Newbie Actionscripter - MovieClip control](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-newbie-actionscripter-movieclip-control/215191)

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**Author:** [@chopsisticker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chopsisticker)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-newbie-actionscripter-movieclip-control/215191 "2007-02-05T09:32:43Z")

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Hello I have this code: this.ratio=2800; dragger.onPress=function(){ this.startDrag(true,0,0,line.\_width,0); this.onEnterFrame=function(){ ratio=Math.round(this.x\*3200/line.width+2800); } } dragger.onRelease= func…

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## [File Reference/download help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/file-reference-download-help/215176)

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**Author:** [@Flash\_Man1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flash_Man1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/file-reference-download-help/215176 "2007-02-05T05:56:36Z")

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hey all, just wondering how to get a browse dialogue box appear to select a file to download from my server and how to show my file list in flash as a list. IS THIS POSSIBLE? Cheers muchly peeps \[smile\]

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## [MC instances issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-instances-issue/215166)

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**Author:** [@absolutezero342](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/absolutezero342)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-instances-issue/215166 "2007-02-05T03:24:21Z")

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Question: Shouldn't I be able to create one MC in my library and drag multiple instances of it onto Stage and edit each instance individually w/o affecting the other instances on Stage, each w/ unique instance names an…

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## [Window & ComboBox Component Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/window-combobox-component-problem/215165)

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**Author:** [@crazyman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crazyman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/window-combobox-component-problem/215165 "2007-02-05T03:17:02Z")

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i have a combo box inside a window component but when i click the combo box the list is hidden behind the window :(. I've tried doing a swap depths but it doesn't work. any help??

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## [XML photo gallery with mov](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-with-mov/215163)

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**Author:** [@cyan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cyan)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-photo-gallery-with-mov/215163 "2007-02-05T02:18:56Z")

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Hi there: I'm trying to use the xml photogallery code, but also show .mov files through it. The .mov doesnt show up when I test it, but also, it doesnt show up if I just test it with placing it in the flash movie. The on…

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## [Slide Menu tutorial problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-menu-tutorial-problem/215155)

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**Author:** [@yazzmatazz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yazzmatazz)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slide-menu-tutorial-problem/215155 "2007-02-05T00:01:51Z")

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Hi, This is the first time i'm ever posting a thread anywhere so apologies if i miss anything. I was trying to complete the tutorial creating a slide menu in Flash and it just doesn't work. I followed the steps, the …

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## [Mouse Actions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-actions/215152)

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**Author:** [@losse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/losse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2007, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-actions/215152 "2007-02-04T23:36:20Z")

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Hi there I have a movie clip of a butterfly. I would like to create some mouse actions controlled by the user where when they "mouse over" the clip, the butterfly moves away from the mouse - almost like the mouse scared …

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## [\[AS3\] Need help with verify error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-need-help-with-verify-error/215151)

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**Author:** [@omegaxmk2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/omegaxmk2)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2007, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-need-help-with-verify-error/215151 "2007-02-04T23:24:18Z")

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Hello everyone. I was testing this little prototype method I made up (in a file, Array\_Update.as) (I do realize I could've used "for each...in" instead of "for...in", but I just didn't...), Array.prototype.update = fu…

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## [How would I make something like this: Guru Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-i-make-something-like-this-guru-needed/215144)

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**Author:** [@mattsaunders](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattsaunders)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2007, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-i-make-something-like-this-guru-needed/215144 "2007-02-04T22:10:13Z")

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Hi guys. I am new to all things flash and action script so please bear with me. I understand the basics of flash like tweens buttons, movieclips etc the designer is really good at making little microsites http://www.…

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