# flash

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## [Is there a way of detecting a right-click?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-of-detecting-a-right-click/211902)

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**Author:** [@Ayman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ayman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2007, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-a-way-of-detecting-a-right-click/211902 "2007-01-06T06:08:52Z")

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Is there a way of detecting a right-click through actionscript?

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## [Login Form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/login-form/211897)

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**Author:** [@odd\_foo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/odd_foo)\
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**Last updated:** [January 6, 2007, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/login-form/211897 "2007-01-06T04:21:32Z")

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Hello - I want to make a username/password login form in flash that will then send the information to a URL.. I use this and it works no problem when making html forms, with form action="website/login/" method="POST"\> bu…

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## [XML Flash Photogallery Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-photogallery-problem/211891)

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**Author:** [@Fiorina81](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fiorina81)\
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**Last updated:** [January 6, 2007, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-photogallery-problem/211891 "2007-01-06T02:25:03Z")

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I have read the tutorial listed below and have downloaded the source code to try and implement it into my own site. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm The problem I am having is it is o…

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## [MySQL data into Flash via PHP problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-data-into-flash-via-php-problem/211889)

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**Author:** [@braddles69](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/braddles69)\
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**Last updated:** [January 6, 2007, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-data-into-flash-via-php-problem/211889 "2007-01-06T02:02:40Z")

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Hi everyone, I've been making flash based websites recently with a simple PHP and MySQL backed CMS. The only problem I'm getting is when the text is loading from the database into the dynamic textfield in the flash mov…

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## [Making objects glow/flicker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-objects-glow-flicker/211879)

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**Author:** [@flawlesstwins](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flawlesstwins)\
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**Last updated:** [January 6, 2007, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-objects-glow-flicker/211879 "2007-01-06T00:07:16Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know the actionscript to make objects (circle) glow and flicker?

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## [Basic Preloader question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-preloader-question/211878)

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**Author:** [@Soig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Soig)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2007, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/basic-preloader-question/211878 "2007-01-06T00:00:21Z")

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Hey guys, I used a preloader that I found in a tutorial a long time ago. I have set up a mask to block the bar and the mask reveals the bar as the download progresses. It works fine but it does have one annoying kink. …

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## [Getting the screen to scroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-the-screen-to-scroll/211876)

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**Author:** [@buya7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/buya7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-the-screen-to-scroll/211876 "2007-01-05T23:53:47Z")

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How could I make the screen scroll to the left or to the right? Just give me something like: root.x++; Except that doesn't do anything! thanks, Buya7

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## [Incrementing the size of dynamic text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/incrementing-the-size-of-dynamic-text/211874)

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**Author:** [@farbewerk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/farbewerk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/incrementing-the-size-of-dynamic-text/211874 "2007-01-05T23:44:46Z")

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I'm making a part of a text field larger. As these couple of characters increase, I want the size of the other type to stay the same. Believe me, I didn't order this. I've found two problems. 1) you can't increase th…

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## [Drawing API (Multiple Freeflowing Lines Issue)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-api-multiple-freeflowing-lines-issue/211870)

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**Author:** [@enriquepr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enriquepr)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-api-multiple-freeflowing-lines-issue/211870 "2007-01-05T22:46:28Z")

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I really need a fresh set of developer eyes to look at this one. I've been goofing around with learning the Drawing API and I cannot understand why this creates line segments rather than creating a free flowing line (if …

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## [Best way to do this, In your opinion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-do-this-in-your-opinion/211869)

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**Author:** [@True\_Blue\_32](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/True_Blue_32)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-do-this-in-your-opinion/211869 "2007-01-05T22:27:40Z")

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I am stuck on the best course of action here. I have got a index.swf file which contains a header and the navigation buttons, and these will remain the same throughout the website. What i was hoping to do was to be abl…

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## [setTimeout not forwarding function's returned variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/settimeout-not-forwarding-functions-returned-variables/211867)

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**Author:** [@joshuadbooth](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshuadbooth)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/settimeout-not-forwarding-functions-returned-variables/211867 "2007-01-05T22:14:13Z")

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I am trying to write a function that calculates the estimated time remaining for the movie to load. I have a function written that gets that information and I run it again with a setTimeout for 1 second then take the dif…

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## [Help with Xml Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-xml-menu/211866)

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**Author:** [@bcr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bcr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-xml-menu/211866 "2007-01-05T22:12:32Z")

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I downloaded the XML Menu v3 and did some basic editing (just visual things not in the sourcecode) to fit my website. I'm having trouble now with a "mouseover" action i´m trying to do. I can´t manage to find the path (…

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## [Flash/ Research / xml?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-research-xml/211865)

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**Author:** [@randomagain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/randomagain)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-research-xml/211865 "2007-01-05T22:00:23Z")

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Hi I have set myself the near impossible task of creating a fully functioning dynamic website. The general idea is mini previews of tourist destinations, which get arranged according to popularity, opening time, type…

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## [External SWF Button Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-button-problem/211864)

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**Author:** [@nbdesignlv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nbdesignlv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-button-problem/211864 "2007-01-05T21:45:38Z")

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Alright, I've seen quite a few posts on this issue. The current site that I am building has an external swf that loads into the the main movies container movie clip. Now in the external movie (section1.swf), there are bu…

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## [Can i Control Quicktime VR in Flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-control-quicktime-vr-in-flash/211859)

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**Author:** [@xohol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xohol)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-control-quicktime-vr-in-flash/211859 "2007-01-05T20:35:59Z")

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I need to find a way to either control Quicktime VR in Flash 8, or find a way to create a full x/y rotational axis for Quicktime VR images made from max. thanks for any help!

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## [Odd problem with HTML text. HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/odd-problem-with-html-text-help/211855)

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**Author:** [@Ozymandias](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ozymandias)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/odd-problem-with-html-text-help/211855 "2007-01-05T20:23:00Z")

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Ok, so I've spent over an hour reading posts on this forum, as well as over google, and I can't find a solution to my problem. I have a simple text field with html turned on, and it refuses to actually render it as html. …

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## [ExternalInterface.call](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalinterface-call/211848)

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**Author:** [@mixey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mixey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalinterface-call/211848 "2007-01-05T19:27:18Z")

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Hi folks! I've got a really weird problem \[frowning\] I've been using ExternalInterface once and it worked for me very well! :thumb: But now I'm trying to do really simple thing (call java function which just alerts a…

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## [Movieclip on movieclip (Kirupa xml menu)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-on-movieclip-kirupa-xml-menu/211842)

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**Author:** [@DRI2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DRI2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-on-movieclip-kirupa-xml-menu/211842 "2007-01-05T17:34:20Z")

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Hello, I only know a little bit of flash, but have been able to follow all of senocular's excellent article on xml menus in flash here: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xml\_dropdown\_menu.htm except that I…

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## [Need help reversing this AS! thanks~](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-reversing-this-as-thanks/211838)

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**Author:** [@Jeradin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeradin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-reversing-this-as-thanks/211838 "2007-01-05T17:14:49Z")

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Hello all! Someone on here wrote this script, it is part of a gallery/slideshow. I combined 2 different slideshows together to get a preloading all images + next, pause, play. What I need help with is to create a p…

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## [Flash Video - Loading Files Twice, Don't Know Why](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-video-loading-files-twice-dont-know-why/211837)

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**Author:** [@DeletedUser12345](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DeletedUser12345)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-video-loading-files-twice-dont-know-why/211837 "2007-01-05T17:14:42Z")

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Hello All, I'm writing a Flash video player that allows the user to select and play any of 3 different videos. If it's the first time they're playing any video, the program rolls an advertisement before going on to pla…

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## [Alpha Slider](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-slider/211830)

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**Author:** [@vcugreg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vcugreg)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-slider/211830 "2007-01-05T15:51:18Z")

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Can somebody help me fix this slider. It works but something is off with my math and it doesn't see the full length of the slider. Resulting in only half of the slider actually changing the alpha of the moviceclip. M…

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## [Question on Fading Grid Tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-fading-grid-tutorial/211826)

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**Author:** [@amistry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amistry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-fading-grid-tutorial/211826 "2007-01-05T15:22:24Z")

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This tutorial is awesome, however I would like to know how to use this fading grid as a preloader. I am new to actionscript so I would need the script and any other directions also. Thanks.

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## [Trace dataGrid content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trace-datagrid-content/211825)

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**Author:** [@illamc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/illamc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trace-datagrid-content/211825 "2007-01-05T15:14:35Z")

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Hi I need to trace the content of my dataGrid (which I am using as a shopping basket), when the checkout btn is pressed. Ultimately I want to be passing the data off somewhere else, but 1 stage at a time ay!? The b…

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## [Pop-up box showing animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pop-up-box-showing-animation/211823)

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**Author:** [@Bird\_Killer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bird_Killer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pop-up-box-showing-animation/211823 "2007-01-05T14:11:16Z")

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So I have a "graphic organizer" that has series of boxes with text: http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=novelconnectionsjournalhe0.swf Basically there are four buttons that can be clicked after all the transitio…

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## [Help with flash in Dreamweaver 8.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-flash-in-dreamweaver-8-0/211821)

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**Author:** [@Jonathanengr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jonathanengr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-flash-in-dreamweaver-8-0/211821 "2007-01-05T13:56:17Z")

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This may be the entirely wrong place to post, but a friend of mine directed me to this site stating this was the place to find the answer to anything flash related. Simply put, I have a website written (I believe) in H…

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## [Any hints for a 3d scrolling pictures?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-hints-for-a-3d-scrolling-pictures/211820)

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**Author:** [@morphe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/morphe)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-hints-for-a-3d-scrolling-pictures/211820 "2007-01-05T13:34:51Z")

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First of all.. thank you kirupa, your works are so useful and clear!! I've been inspired for many years! Any of you can explain me the fastest and easiest way to get a simple animation like this: http://www.ktm.it/450-…

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## [How to make endless thumbnail scroller](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-endless-thumbnail-scroller/211815)

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**Author:** [@polita](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/polita)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-endless-thumbnail-scroller/211815 "2007-01-05T12:17:13Z")

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Hello, I am new at this forum and i need help about one of kirupa tutorials http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm I used this tutorial and it works pefectly for my goals but now i need to make the scr…

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## [Event problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-problem/211812)

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**Author:** [@korkor5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korkor5)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-problem/211812 "2007-01-05T10:31:27Z")

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Hi all, Im trying to work with the Event class in actionscript 2.0 but its not working. Im actually working on xmlsockets. I have imported the xmlsocket library but it failed to load. please help me out.:h: thanx

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## [mp3 Volume Question ..please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-volume-question-please/211811)

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**Author:** [@Amy\_Peterson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Amy_Peterson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-volume-question-please/211811 "2007-01-05T10:20:57Z")

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hello, im working on a mp3 player based off of Kirupas mp3 tutorial thing... Now wut im trying to do is wen i start my page, i want the music to be playing automatically ..and i want the Volume scroll bar to be in the…

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## [Help! - Changing Bitmap Path on library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-changing-bitmap-path-on-library/211806)

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**Author:** [@emas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/emas)\
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**Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-changing-bitmap-path-on-library/211806 "2007-01-05T07:17:04Z")

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