# flash

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## [Help with amount of layers in a movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-amount-of-layers-in-a-movie/207285)

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**Author:** [@vintage\_moper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vintage_moper)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-amount-of-layers-in-a-movie/207285 "2006-11-16T05:46:20Z")

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function attachNew(linkName, newName, depth, xvalue, yvalue, avalue) { newAttach = \_root.attachMovie(linkName, newName, depth); newAttach.\_x = xvalue; newAttach.\_y = yvalue; newAttach.\_alpha = avalue; } a…

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## [I need to flash or slideshow some pages to my magazine on my website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-to-flash-or-slideshow-some-pages-to-my-magazine-on-my-website/207284)

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**Author:** [@VOF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VOF)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-to-flash-or-slideshow-some-pages-to-my-magazine-on-my-website/207284 "2006-11-16T05:45:51Z")

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Can someone help. thanks.

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## [I need to flash a magazine front and back cover on my website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-to-flash-a-magazine-front-and-back-cover-on-my-website/207283)

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**Author:** [@VOF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VOF)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-to-flash-a-magazine-front-and-back-cover-on-my-website/207283 "2006-11-16T05:43:43Z")

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I'm looking to slideshow or flash my magazine front and back cover and some interior pages on my website. so they will show the different pages back and forth. If any one can help please let me know. thanks

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## [Hearing audio while scrolling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hearing-audio-while-scrolling/207280)

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**Author:** [@Larz0rz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Larz0rz)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hearing-audio-while-scrolling/207280 "2006-11-16T05:22:37Z")

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I watched a tutorial on lipsyncing recently and i noticed that when the person scrolled through the timeline with the mouse, the audio in the timeline would play when he moved and stop where he stopped, making it pretty …

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## [Scrolling with dynamic content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-with-dynamic-content/207278)

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**Author:** [@Lastuser](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lastuser)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-with-dynamic-content/207278 "2006-11-16T05:11:23Z")

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Hi, what is the best way to do scrolling list which is looping down to up? I have a movieclip and I load images into it then I want to make scroll which never stop. The problem is how to use duplicatemovieclip to make …

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## [Help with flashing images on website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-flashing-images-on-website/207274)

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**Author:** [@VOF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VOF)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-flashing-images-on-website/207274 "2006-11-16T04:06:37Z")

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hello, If there is any that can please help me to flash images on my website please message me. thanks

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## [DNA effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dna-effect/207271)

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**Author:** [@Optical](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Optical)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dna-effect/207271 "2006-11-16T03:10:39Z")

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Does anybody know how to do a DNA effect on flash 8?

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## [AS Structuring problem / eratic behaviour](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-structuring-problem-eratic-behaviour/207269)

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**Author:** [@lowey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lowey)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-structuring-problem-eratic-behaviour/207269 "2006-11-16T02:39:49Z")

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Hello all, I'm quite new to action scripting so would appreciate some help. The problem with the movie I have created is that the longer it runs the more erratic its behaviour. It seems to play out ok for a couple of…

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## [gotoAndPlay certain frame in timeline: backwards and forwards](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-certain-frame-in-timeline-backwards-and-forwards/207266)

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**Author:** [@Asparagus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Asparagus)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-certain-frame-in-timeline-backwards-and-forwards/207266 "2006-11-16T02:19:41Z")

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I had the idea of a circular menu, and when the user clicks on a menu item, that one rotates to the top, and becomes highlighted (hopefully with easing). I've searched around here for reversing timelines, etc. but can on…

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## [Developing a ZUI - need help on stumbling block](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/developing-a-zui-need-help-on-stumbling-block/207262)

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**Author:** [@newbie\_geek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/newbie_geek)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/developing-a-zui-need-help-on-stumbling-block/207262 "2006-11-16T01:44:06Z")

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So i am working on a project with my local fellow new-media artist here in Halifax, and he has asked me to develop a ZUI style interface for his newest project. Basically, we are looking to develop something very much …

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## [Adding Collision to what i have](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-collision-to-what-i-have/207260)

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**Author:** [@sHum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sHum)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-collision-to-what-i-have/207260 "2006-11-16T01:35:09Z")

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hey i've got myself 2 objects that respond to gravity, bounce, and can also be cliked-on to be picked up and then tossed around.. the only problem is i cant figure out how or wat to add to my existing AS to get the ob…

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## [Flashmenus and targeting frames problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashmenus-and-targeting-frames-problems/207256)

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**Author:** [@zeroice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeroice)\
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**Last updated:** [November 16, 2006, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashmenus-and-targeting-frames-problems/207256 "2006-11-16T00:12:49Z")

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Hi there, i used few Flashmenu wizards (Scriptocean Flashmenu Wizard, 123 Menu Wizard, etc) to create a navigation menu. I have a page with 3 frames: top, left and middle, entitled topFrame, leftFrame and middleFrame. T…

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## [CheckBox component aaarrggghh](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkbox-component-aaarrggghh/207253)

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**Author:** [@IronLion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IronLion)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkbox-component-aaarrggghh/207253 "2006-11-15T23:07:27Z")

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So I drag the Checkbox component to the stage of my existing movie/form. The Parameters give me three options: label, labelPlacement and selected. I change the label to my own subject but it's not the font or color of fo…

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## [Flash 8 Pop up window help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-pop-up-window-help/207252)

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**Author:** [@ftblfntic123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ftblfntic123)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-pop-up-window-help/207252 "2006-11-15T23:06:48Z")

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is it possible to add movie clips to a pop up window that has allready been open? any help would be great I am really lost and dont know where to start John Emmerling

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## [\_rotation issues calculating orientation on a circular path (scalextric/slot cars)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-rotation-issues-calculating-orientation-on-a-circular-path-scalextric-slot-cars/207251)

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**Author:** [@Jon\_B](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jon_B)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-rotation-issues-calculating-orientation-on-a-circular-path-scalextric-slot-cars/207251 "2006-11-15T22:53:07Z")

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Hi guys, Basically I'm attempting to build a scalextric (slot car) race game - simple 2d top-down style. The basics are easy - for now I'm using a timeline motion guide/path and adjusting the frame depending on spee…

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## [File browser (download management) in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/file-browser-download-management-in-flash/207250)

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**Author:** [@Jayme65](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jayme65)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/file-browser-download-management-in-flash/207250 "2006-11-15T22:13:15Z")

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Hi, I would like users of my site to be able to download files present in one or more directories of my website (without any PHP,mySQL stuff) Is it possible for flash to browse a particular folder and see how many file…

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## [\[F8 AS2\] Remember Y position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-remember-y-position/207249)

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**Author:** [@RileyBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RileyBoy)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-as2-remember-y-position/207249 "2006-11-15T22:13:13Z")

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ok, i am attaching 6 pictures off stage dynamically using setInterval as a loop (so it will attach the clips once every x seconds). I'm positioning them in a line vertically, and then tweening them onto the stage with mc…

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## [Text not showing up on some people's machines](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-not-showing-up-on-some-peoples-machines/207248)

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**Author:** [@frez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frez)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-not-showing-up-on-some-peoples-machines/207248 "2006-11-15T22:13:00Z")

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I am using Dynamic text and embedding the fonts, but on some people's machines (Windows and Linux mostly) they aren't able to see any of the text. I'm using Arial Narrow and the font sizes are all integers. What coul…

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## [Photo Gallery Scroller doesn't roll back](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-scroller-doesnt-roll-back/207246)

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**Author:** [@Wop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Wop)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-scroller-doesnt-roll-back/207246 "2006-11-15T21:57:00Z")

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Hello, I've done the Photo Gallery Tutorial and the Adding Tumbnails tutorial of this site. With this information I've made a vertical scroller and it works fine! But there is one problem. I use the scroller on sever…

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## [Flash 8 Video Workshop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-video-workshop/207245)

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**Author:** [@saratreanor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saratreanor)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-video-workshop/207245 "2006-11-15T21:14:42Z")

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This class may be of interest to those of you exploring the world of online video through Flash! Flash 8 Video Workshop with Robert Reinhardt ( author of the Flash 8 Bible) November 17th and 18th, 2006 This workshop …

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## [\[FMX04\] XML News Ticker w/2 different text fields?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx04-xml-news-ticker-w-2-different-text-fields/207244)

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**Author:** [@blboucher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blboucher)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx04-xml-news-ticker-w-2-different-text-fields/207244 "2006-11-15T20:59:31Z")

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I went through the XML News Ticker tutorial (works great! thanks--), but I'd like to add a second news ticker text field right beneath the first one that loads its headlines from a different XML file. So my question i…

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## [Arrow Key Navigation for Table](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrow-key-navigation-for-table/207241)

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**Author:** [@bloodtasteirony](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bloodtasteirony)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrow-key-navigation-for-table/207241 "2006-11-15T20:34:48Z")

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I need to be able to use the keyboard to navigate a flash interface. Basically the user will use the arrow keys to "shift focus" to different elements (arranged in 3 columns with many rows) and a select button to select …

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## [Calculating a lighter shade from a passed color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculating-a-lighter-shade-from-a-passed-color/207239)

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**Author:** [@slopps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slopps)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculating-a-lighter-shade-from-a-passed-color/207239 "2006-11-15T20:23:57Z")

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Hi everyone! This place is great and the website is a big help. I'm trying to write a function for the purpose of generating a gradient fill from only one passed color. How can you take a passed color (0x0066cc, a bl…

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## [XML Slideshow that runs through without clicks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-that-runs-through-without-clicks/207236)

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**Author:** [@pixelldoll](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixelldoll)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-that-runs-through-without-clicks/207236 "2006-11-15T19:56:12Z")

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Hi There seem to be lots of examples out there of slideshows that the user has to click through to view each image. I basically need a slide show that crossfades from image to image after a few second interval, without…

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## [Help with movie clip and sound](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-movie-clip-and-sound/207234)

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**Author:** [@osp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/osp)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-movie-clip-and-sound/207234 "2006-11-15T19:52:09Z")

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Helloooo! I am trying incorporate a movie clip into my flash document and have imported it all fine but its not turning out so well when I export the flash. It is a quicktime clip with audio and I programmed a button…

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## [XML + flash photo gallery tutorial - continuous help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-photo-gallery-tutorial-continuous-help/207233)

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**Author:** [@lfc611](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lfc611)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-flash-photo-gallery-tutorial-continuous-help/207233 "2006-11-15T19:51:42Z")

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wonder if someone can help im using the xml gallery tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm and i was trying to make the thumbnails continuously scroll left and right, instead of stopping when it …

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## [Scroll calendar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-calendar/207227)

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**Author:** [@thomaskay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thomaskay)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-calendar/207227 "2006-11-15T18:58:13Z")

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Hi folks, I'm trying to create a linear calendar (where the dates of a month appear from left to right)- the idea is to have it so you can can scroll left and right through that calendar. with 2 arrows. I was wondering…

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## [Centered pop up window not centred!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centered-pop-up-window-not-centred/207222)

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**Author:** [@jimjiminyjimjim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimjiminyjimjim)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centered-pop-up-window-not-centred/207222 "2006-11-15T18:38:58Z")

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I haven't even attempted the tutorial yet but when I click on the test the window pops up but it isn't centred. This is the case in both safari and firefox (on the mac). Anyone experienced this as well. Is it a matter …

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## [Podcast Player?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/podcast-player/207217)

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**Author:** [@jpixels](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpixels)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/podcast-player/207217 "2006-11-15T17:25:10Z")

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where can i find a good podcast player for flash? thanks

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## [How do you load a PHP Variable from the page your movie is on?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-load-a-php-variable-from-the-page-your-movie-is-on/207216)

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**Author:** [@chemicaltheory](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chemicaltheory)\
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**Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-load-a-php-variable-from-the-page-your-movie-is-on/207216 "2006-11-15T17:18:00Z")

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I have a question about PHP variable... say I am loading my flash movie on a php page that has a variable called "myId" in the url of the page (http://www.mysite.com/mypage.php?myId=123). How can I load that variable (…

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