# flash

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## [\[AS2\]\[TRIG\] Rotating a Point](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-trig-rotating-a-point/209159)

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**Author:** [@mathew\_er](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mathew_er)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-trig-rotating-a-point/209159 "2006-12-06T14:28:21Z")

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Hi, I'm stuck on this problem and I need your help, as I'm really under pressure \[frowning\] Imagine a situation, where you need to take a point and rotate it around some other point. I mocked up some code and I can't f…

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## [Old kodak negative filmroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/old-kodak-negative-filmroll/209158)

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**Author:** [@beltman\_jr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/beltman_jr)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/old-kodak-negative-filmroll/209158 "2006-12-06T14:27:25Z")

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I was very happy finding the tutorial on how to create a photo gallery or rather a thumbnail filmstrip at: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm Now I am trying to figure out the best way of adding a ol…

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## [FLV playback controls not working when loaded into mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-controls-not-working-when-loaded-into-mc/209156)

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**Author:** [@carruthers1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/carruthers1)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-controls-not-working-when-loaded-into-mc/209156 "2006-12-06T13:34:53Z")

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Hi. I've got an FLV playback component with a seekbar and replay button and everything works perfectly. When I load it into another mc (or a level) the replay button works once and only once, and the seekbar doesn't s…

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## [Zooming Components](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zooming-components/209153)

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**Author:** [@fshuja](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fshuja)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zooming-components/209153 "2006-12-06T13:06:15Z")

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i am creating my own component. how can i zoom the component but not the movieClips inside the component. Faraz

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## [LoadVars.SendAndLoad() - function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvars-sendandload-function/209152)

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**Author:** [@Danneman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Danneman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadvars-sendandload-function/209152 "2006-12-06T13:02:17Z")

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Im wondering if the LoadVars.SendAndLoad()-function can target a particular frame in a webpage as can the LoadVars.send()-function?

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## [Inside Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inside-class/209151)

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**Author:** [@fshuja](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fshuja)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/inside-class/209151 "2006-12-06T12:57:58Z")

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i am creating my own component. in the Class of the component how can i access the movieClips i am creating at runtime. inorder to access these movieClips i have to follow the syntax \_root.myComponentName.myMovieCl…

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## [Publish Components](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publish-components/209150)

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**Author:** [@fshuja](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fshuja)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publish-components/209150 "2006-12-06T12:56:24Z")

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i am creating my own component. i am creating movieClips,symbols,images (external) at authoring time. when i will compile the component, all these things will get merged into the component? Faraz

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## [Sorting Scipt Need help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorting-scipt-need-help/209147)

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**Author:** [@dunkyb123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dunkyb123)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorting-scipt-need-help/209147 "2006-12-06T11:39:23Z")

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Hi all I have made this stats lookup for my webpage but i need help !!!!! I cant get it to sort properly. This is to record our kills and deaths at our clans lan party's. you can view the page here http://www.theoaps.…

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## [Countdown to a specific hour?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/countdown-to-a-specific-hour/209144)

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**Author:** [@gameboyuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gameboyuk)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/countdown-to-a-specific-hour/209144 "2006-12-06T11:15:05Z")

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I have used a countdown window to the opening of a new restaurant. \_http://www.wheelhousefalkirk.com/ The timer counts down to midnight but the restaurant opens at 10 am on the 18th. Is there a way to countdown to a s…

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## [Projector:reload xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-reload-xml/209139)

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**Author:** [@onsitus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/onsitus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-reload-xml/209139 "2006-12-06T08:28:57Z")

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Hello, Is there a way that flash reload a file xml each time the file is changed without having to reload the swf??? For the net, it would be done each time the user access the page but in the case of a projector? T…

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## [attachMovie & vertical scroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-vertical-scroll/209138)

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**Author:** [@W84me](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/W84me)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-vertical-scroll/209138 "2006-12-06T08:12:38Z")

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Hi all! Ok here's the deal I attach movieclips from the library dynamic and make rows of 3. How can i make them scroll vertical with hitTest()? The only thing i know is how to make the mask... lol :ponder: Here is …

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## [\[AS\]How can I get the ContextPath of my web site?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-how-can-i-get-the-contextpath-of-my-web-site/209136)

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**Author:** [@26284407](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/26284407)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 7:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-how-can-i-get-the-contextpath-of-my-web-site/209136 "2006-12-06T07:44:30Z")

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as the title.I want to get contextpath of my web siteHow to?I can get it use ${pageContext.request.contextPath} in JSP.....:)and in ActionScript...?

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## [Snow Tutorials Trouble!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snow-tutorials-trouble/209135)

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**Author:** [@IceSage](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IceSage)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snow-tutorials-trouble/209135 "2006-12-06T07:42:18Z")

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Hello! First off, I'd like to say that is a great site full of clear, consise, flash tutorials! Others seem to boggle me or never have what I'm looking for... O\_o Anyway... On to what I need help with. I saw the 2 t…

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## [Linkage issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linkage-issue/209129)

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**Author:** [@furley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/furley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linkage-issue/209129 "2006-12-06T04:25:40Z")

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i have a ridiculous problem here. All of the links work in this flash site I am making except for one \[or atleast thats all that i can see that is acting up.... ive had reports that there are other issues\]. Watch t…

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## [Is this possible? mouse movement as a condition for a "if condition statement"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-possible-mouse-movement-as-a-condition-for-a-if-condition-statement/209127)

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**Author:** [@Carlokohan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Carlokohan)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-possible-mouse-movement-as-a-condition-for-a-if-condition-statement/209127 "2006-12-06T03:35:13Z")

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Hi. Does anyone know if it is possible to use mouse movement for a condition statement. something like this. if (detectsmousemovement){ some actions } how do i go about this? any help? thanks

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## [onRelease/loadMovie help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrelease-loadmovie-help/209125)

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**Author:** [@volskid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/volskid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrelease-loadmovie-help/209125 "2006-12-06T03:12:51Z")

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im tryin to build a flash site for the first time and i cant seem to get the load movie script to work correctly. i have 5 "buttons" which i made movie clips and i have a gray area where i want the external flashes to l…

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## [Soft edge mask?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soft-edge-mask/209121)

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**Author:** [@filete](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/filete)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soft-edge-mask/209121 "2006-12-06T02:24:40Z")

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I am tired of making masks with no soft on it! :puzzle: How to do it? Do you need filters or AS? Have no clue! Thanks :thumb:

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## [Help with Undefined Variable problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-undefined-variable-problem/209116)

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**Author:** [@dec27](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dec27)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-undefined-variable-problem/209116 "2006-12-06T01:17:59Z")

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Hi! I'm working on a photogallery and I'm using xml to load names, images… the problem is: I want a button to open a new browser window but something is wrong with the variable, I think it is because of the function, b…

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## [MoveTo Function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moveto-function/209115)

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**Author:** [@jor133d](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jor133d)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moveto-function/209115 "2006-12-06T00:38:17Z")

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Hello, I am working on a simple eportfolio for one of my college classes. I am trying to made one movieclip (instance: main) move horizontally when you click on buttons. I have two buttons one of the left side of the t…

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## [rollOut code doesn't work for button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-code-doesnt-work-for-button/209109)

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**Author:** [@Flash\_Man1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flash_Man1)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rollout-code-doesnt-work-for-button/209109 "2006-12-05T23:43:04Z")

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any idea why this wont work? here is my code: on(rollOver){ \_root.tabmenu.butt\_effects.services\_button.gotoAndPlay(2); } on(rollOut){ \_root.tabmenu.butt\_effects.serv\_out.gotoAndStop("services\_out"); } ch…

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## [Animating Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-text/209106)

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**Author:** [@tomyknoker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tomyknoker)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-text/209106 "2006-12-05T23:14:09Z")

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I have some text which I want to make look like it is being written on the page... Is the only way to do this to just use a mask that follows an invisible pen stroke manually?

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## [Sound(target\_mc) Class problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-target-mc-class-problem/209102)

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**Author:** [@ozgur\_uksal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ozgur_uksal)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-target-mc-class-problem/209102 "2006-12-05T22:37:25Z")

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Hi, I have a question about "Sound class" in AS2. I read almost everything. I have tons of Flash books, and also reading material on internet and still couldn't understand how to solve the following problem. Assume …

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## [Hiding Yellow Focus Box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-yellow-focus-box/209099)

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**Author:** [@fat\_ron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fat_ron)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-yellow-focus-box/209099 "2006-12-05T22:20:21Z")

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Does anyone know of a way to hide the box that appears around buttons etc, indicating that they have the focus? I am using a combo box in my movie which causes a problem with the buttons, the only way around it is to use…

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## [attachMovie & rows](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-rows/209098)

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**Author:** [@W84me](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/W84me)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attachmovie-rows/209098 "2006-12-05T22:15:57Z")

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Hi all! I am trying to attach a movieclip and make rows with 3 movieclips each. I can attach the moveclips and make space between them but i cant figure how i can make rows... :h: Thank's in advance! \[smiley\] her…

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## [Moving an HTML Form to Flash - how can I do this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-an-html-form-to-flash-how-can-i-do-this/209096)

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**Author:** [@Ygramul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ygramul)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-an-html-form-to-flash-how-can-i-do-this/209096 "2006-12-05T22:00:59Z")

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I hope someone here can help me out with this one. I'm looking to convert the new/used car search box on this page: http://www.auffenberg.com/wasp/splash.asp into Flash. I was thinking of using an XML form, a…

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## [Alpha Mask in external SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-mask-in-external-swf/209080)

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**Author:** [@leapin\_lep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leapin_lep)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/alpha-mask-in-external-swf/209080 "2006-12-05T19:43:33Z")

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Hi guys, wondering if anyone could help with this problem i'm having.. basically i have a swf (logomovie1.swf)that uses bitmap caching for an alpha fade, it works fine as it is using.. maskMC.cacheAsBitmap = true; mask…

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## [Function that return mouse direction as cardinal point](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-that-return-mouse-direction-as-cardinal-point/209079)

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**Author:** [@axew3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/axew3)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-that-return-mouse-direction-as-cardinal-point/209079 "2006-12-05T19:42:57Z")

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Hi all, i'm searching for a function that return the\*\* mouse movement as Cardinal Point\*\*. In other words i would like to have as returned value, if mouse is going from down to top, North, if mouse move from left to righ…

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## [Flash sends data to PHP, browser waiting for data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-sends-data-to-php-browser-waiting-for-data/209077)

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**Author:** [@Armored](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Armored)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-sends-data-to-php-browser-waiting-for-data/209077 "2006-12-05T19:09:39Z")

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Hi, I have the following problem. I'm implementing a flash form mailer using PHP to send out the mail. I'm doing this in the actionscript to sed out the data: \_root.mcDataField.loadVariables("form.php", "POST"); T…

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## [Dynamic pan & zoom](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-pan-zoom/209071)

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**Author:** [@whoisericb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/whoisericb)\
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**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-pan-zoom/209071 "2006-12-05T18:34:54Z")

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I really like how burton snowboards has made all of their clothing zoomable ( http://www.burton.com/ProductDetailBasics.aspx?pid=639). It looks to load the imag dynamically depending upon how far you zoom in on the image…

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## [bufferingBar component problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bufferingbar-component-problem/209067)

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**Author:** [@cedeno](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cedeno)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2006, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bufferingbar-component-problem/209067 "2006-12-05T18:11:45Z")

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i want to add a buffering preloader to my flv. i was wondering how to do it using the bufferingBar component or if it is better to do it via actionscript and how?

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