# flash

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## [FLASH8 Create columns for my thumbnail\_mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-create-columns-for-my-thumbnail-mc/212778)

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**Author:** [@joaquimvidal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joaquimvidal)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2007, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-create-columns-for-my-thumbnail-mc/212778 "2007-01-14T08:09:26Z")

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Hi i wan't modify my AS for have 2 columns in my thumbnail\_mc Can you explain what i must do thanks a lot stop(); var thumb\_spacing = 60; // load variables object to handle loading of text var description\_lv = new …

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## [mp3 coding help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-coding-help/212776)

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**Author:** [@employee\_416](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/employee_416)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2007, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-coding-help/212776 "2007-01-14T07:39:18Z")

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ok, i posted this in the wrong section at first. i was needing some help figuring out a method to reset variables on a list component change for my mp3 player. everytime i select a new song on the list or select the sa…

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## [mp3 player for myspace problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-for-myspace-problems/212771)

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**Author:** [@heavysound](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/heavysound)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2007, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-for-myspace-problems/212771 "2007-01-14T05:24:14Z")

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Hi guys. I'm kinda new and I made this cool little MP3 player based on a tutorial I found and altered etc... It works based on external .xml and .as files. It was intended for myspace but now that I'm done, I can't se…

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## [Please HELP ME with the WITH() statement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-with-the-with-statement/212765)

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**Author:** [@iolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iolas)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2007, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-me-with-the-with-statement/212765 "2007-01-14T02:21:41Z")

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I have 12 mc named 1 to 12, and this function to pass a string into each one, but i cano't make it work... \[frowning\] I believe that the problem is the target assigment (the i var number isn't recognized as target), Any …

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## [SPrite sheet cutting perfect!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-sheet-cutting-perfect/212760)

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**Author:** [@rah33m](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rah33m)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2007, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprite-sheet-cutting-perfect/212760 "2007-01-14T00:51:55Z")

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Hi, I can cut sprite sheets but i wanted to knoe some tips on getting it perfect right to the charcter so there is no box around the charcater thanks.

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## [Probably a ridiculously simple question (targeting frames in a movie)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/probably-a-ridiculously-simple-question-targeting-frames-in-a-movie/212752)

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**Author:** [@gcw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gcw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/probably-a-ridiculously-simple-question-targeting-frames-in-a-movie/212752 "2007-01-13T23:20:08Z")

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I can target a movie from another movie just fine, but for some reason when I try to target a specific frame within a movie, from another movie that I'm already in, it will not work. All it does is replay the movie that …

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## [Lines expanding with xscale? (Flash 8)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lines-expanding-with-xscale-flash-8/212748)

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**Author:** [@Aesir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Aesir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lines-expanding-with-xscale-flash-8/212748 "2007-01-13T22:45:01Z")

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\[FONT=Arial\]\[COLOR=silver\]I am trying to make a GUI component which can be scaled by the user. In this case, the component is a frame for a scaleable HP/Mana bar for a game.\[/COLOR\]\[/FONT\] \[COLOR=silver\]\[/COLOR\] \[FONT=Ve…

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## [Google SketchUp and Flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-sketchup-and-flash-8/212747)

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**Author:** [@g\_rochford](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g_rochford)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-sketchup-and-flash-8/212747 "2007-01-13T22:38:24Z")

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Has anybody got any ideas how to integrate these to apps? Can i export from SketchUp as a 3d model and use it in flash? (I'm using a Mac running OS 10.4.8 BTW) Just wondering. Thanks Greg

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## [How do you make a flash (.swf) as a background?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flash-swf-as-a-background/212744)

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**Author:** [@stardude900](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stardude900)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flash-swf-as-a-background/212744 "2007-01-13T21:33:17Z")

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Does anyone know how to do it. Like with html? do you just do \<body bgcolor="#" background="name.swf"\>

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## [Problem with exporting flash movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-exporting-flash-movie/212739)

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**Author:** [@cyan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cyan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-exporting-flash-movie/212739 "2007-01-13T20:07:24Z")

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I'm simply exporting my flash movie as I always do, but now, when I go to export, the "info..." button next to the version selcetion pull down is greyed out (nomatter what version i select). In the past, I'm pretty sure …

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## [\[AS3\] How to solve this ApplicationDomain Problem?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-how-to-solve-this-applicationdomain-problem/212738)

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**Author:** [@Oscar07](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Oscar07)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-how-to-solve-this-applicationdomain-problem/212738 "2007-01-13T19:48:57Z")

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Hi, when you load a .swf into another .swf, and the loaded .swf uses a own Class-Type that\`s also used in the loader .swf, the Compiler throws a RefernceError: ReferenceError: Error #1074: Illegal write to read-only p…

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## [Flash from swf to .exe](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-from-swf-to-exe/212733)

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**Author:** [@rah33m](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rah33m)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-from-swf-to-exe/212733 "2007-01-13T17:40:52Z")

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I downloaded a full mmorpg game and so i downloaded ran the .exe and it was a flash game \[open\_mouth\] now i woder is it possible to make my game a .exe so u download and play if so any tuts:D

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## [Need Some help in setting up my mailform:](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-in-setting-up-my-mailform/212730)

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**Author:** [@designursite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/designursite)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-some-help-in-setting-up-my-mailform/212730 "2007-01-13T16:46:28Z")

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Hi friends, I would like someone to help me in this Mail Form, as i actually want when I click on button it should not send the mail if nothing is filled in. And like the third field is for mobile number i would like i…

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## [IMPORTANT help with thumbnail gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/important-help-with-thumbnail-gallery/212729)

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**Author:** [@ndey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ndey)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/important-help-with-thumbnail-gallery/212729 "2007-01-13T16:41:45Z")

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I had searched the forum and was unable to find anything http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm I want to make it so you can click a thumbnail then have it so u can arrow through and click next through…

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## [Flash splash slideshow - Fox.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-splash-slideshow-fox-com/212725)

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**Author:** [@angrybot55](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/angrybot55)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-splash-slideshow-fox-com/212725 "2007-01-13T16:00:32Z")

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Fox.com (the main splash image with the number slides and transitions) I know there is a tutorial of this type of slideshow (where its fading in and out and clickable) but I do not know where to start in terms of su…

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## [Members page Loading info via xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/members-page-loading-info-via-xml/212723)

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**Author:** [@dunkyb123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dunkyb123)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/members-page-loading-info-via-xml/212723 "2007-01-13T14:22:20Z")

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Hi all Can anybody help me on how make such a page, I have a members page with 17 Dynamic text box's for the members infomation to be shown in, i also have a list component which will display the members name's. W…

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## [Flash 8 balllons bursting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-balllons-bursting/212721)

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**Author:** [@nehsurk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nehsurk)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-balllons-bursting/212721 "2007-01-13T13:52:41Z")

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Hi, I have been experimenting with Flash 8 for a little while..now I want to get serious about it. I would like to make a cluster of different colored balloons(5 or 6) and then have them burst quickly but one at a time. …

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## [I want modifie xml portfolio of kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-want-modifie-xml-portfolio-of-kirupa/212712)

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**Author:** [@joaquimvidal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joaquimvidal)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-want-modifie-xml-portfolio-of-kirupa/212712 "2007-01-13T10:09:58Z")

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Hello everybody For start i just want say this web site it's a bomb i'm very happy to know it I'm french sorry but i don't speak very well but i try it !!! well i explain my problem I use xml portfolio of xml tutorials…

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## [HOW... do they do this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-they-do-this/212709)

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**Author:** [@RndmInd14](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RndmInd14)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-they-do-this/212709 "2007-01-13T09:36:51Z")

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so ive been trying to figure this out... http://www.websitedesignawards.com/flash.html Im trying to make a website where the background image is in Flash, and it fills the whole page without distorting the main conte…

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## [mp3 player help \>\<](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-help/212707)

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**Author:** [@employee\_416](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/employee_416)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-help/212707 "2007-01-13T08:59:26Z")

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i am making a simple mp3 player using a list component. ive tried everything to do what im trying to do: im trying to make it so that when i load a new song all of the variables for the last song are reset. that tasks …

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## [Scotty's XML Crossfade In Flash 8?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scottys-xml-crossfade-in-flash-8/212696)

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**Author:** [@beepiams](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/beepiams)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scottys-xml-crossfade-in-flash-8/212696 "2007-01-13T05:36:12Z")

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I've been working with Scotty's XML Crossfade (attachment link on bottom) and I'm trying to publish it in Flash 8...his version is in MX. I'm wondering (Scotty, if you know this, chime in!) if anyone knows really WHY I…

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## [\[F8\] Sounds play too fast?! (not a boring streaming question)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-sounds-play-too-fast-not-a-boring-streaming-question/212687)

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**Author:** [@BorisTheBrave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BorisTheBrave)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-sounds-play-too-fast-not-a-boring-streaming-question/212687 "2007-01-13T02:18:42Z")

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Hi, I’m sorry my first post has to be a query, but you can consider it a bug a report if you prefer. I cannot guarantee that this is not a mistake on my behalf, but I think after two days I’ve ruled out the possibility o…

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## [Elastic Text Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-text-menu/212686)

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**Author:** [@milkshake2004](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/milkshake2004)\
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**Last updated:** [January 13, 2007, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-text-menu/212686 "2007-01-13T01:57:37Z")

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Hi There :), I was interested in how to create an elastic text menu. I have seen it done on a couple of sites, but I dont remember where. What happens is its like just an ordenary menu \[text one\] and when you hover over …

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## [TUts on flash website making](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tuts-on-flash-website-making/212677)

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**Author:** [@rah33m](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rah33m)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tuts-on-flash-website-making/212677 "2007-01-12T23:56:15Z")

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What the title says \[smile\]

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## [Red Artifacts left on screen when moving with actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/red-artifacts-left-on-screen-when-moving-with-actionscript/212672)

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**Author:** [@slopps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slopps)\
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**Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/red-artifacts-left-on-screen-when-moving-with-actionscript/212672 "2007-01-12T23:19:18Z")

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I've got several small moveiclips moving around the screen to different locations using the tween class, and for some reason it leaves little red artifacts in their trail on the screen that won't go away. any way to ref…

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## [Checking xml socket connection](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-xml-socket-connection/212665)

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**Author:** [@korkor5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korkor5)\
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**Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-xml-socket-connection/212665 "2007-01-12T22:18:12Z")

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hello all, does any one know how to check if an xml socket connection was made? i mean the code for it. please help me out. korkor5:red:

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## [HELP me please: megaproblem audio fade in MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-please-megaproblem-audio-fade-in-mc/212664)

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**Author:** [@nolomaru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nolomaru)\
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**Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-please-megaproblem-audio-fade-in-mc/212664 "2007-01-12T22:09:47Z")

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hi friends, i have a big problem! :hangover: :crying: :crying: how I can obtain that this works to me? 2 MC the first: (\_root) start with a short animation, and when it finishes, the controls and actions for audios …

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## [At a loss, dont know what to do. PDFs/SWFs?loadMovie..ect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/at-a-loss-dont-know-what-to-do-pdfs-swfs-loadmovie-ect/212661)

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**Author:** [@PatM](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PatM)\
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**Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/at-a-loss-dont-know-what-to-do-pdfs-swfs-loadmovie-ect/212661 "2007-01-12T21:35:09Z")

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after a helpful hint from another user, i put all of the PDFs into flash paper which converted them to swfs. I thought having swfs instead of PDFs would work better. But i was wrong. i still dont know what to do. all i…

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## [\[FLASH 8\] Image Loaders in Loaded Movies](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-image-loaders-in-loaded-movies/212659)

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**Author:** [@CraigMayhem](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CraigMayhem)\
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**Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-image-loaders-in-loaded-movies/212659 "2007-01-12T21:18:42Z")

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Hello. Long time listener, first time caller... Got a site in development at: http://www.anman.net/tpi/tpi\_flash\_site2.html (p.s. it wasn't my idea to have an intro movie...) Anyway, if you click on "events&enter…

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## [Can't disable components! :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-disable-components/212657)

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**Author:** [@daleth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daleth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-disable-components/212657 "2007-01-12T20:53:26Z")

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Argh... this is why I usually don't use components \[frowning\] Why don't classes like combobox and button have "enabled" properties? Argh!!! Does anyone have any particular workarounds they like?

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