# flash

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## [Finding x,y pos of a letter in textField](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-x-y-pos-of-a-letter-in-textfield/204817)

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**Author:** [@MultipleParadox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MultipleParadox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-x-y-pos-of-a-letter-in-textfield/204817 "2006-10-23T19:36:12Z")

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Hi, I'd like to know how I could find the x and y coordinates of a given character in a dynamic textfield placed on stage? - In fact I have a given movie clip containing a word, which when clicked, must tween it's positi…

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## [(Flash 8) Dynamic fills?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-dynamic-fills/204780)

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**Author:** [@signalnoise](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/signalnoise)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-dynamic-fills/204780 "2006-10-23T19:35:22Z")

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Hello again. I apologize for all the color questions, but I've been beating my head against the wall trying to sort this out. A new method is dynamic fills. Say I have a drawing that is only outlines (and located in it…

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## [Oddness with \</p\> and External Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oddness-with-p-and-external-text/204801)

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**Author:** [@misterpatrick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/misterpatrick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/oddness-with-p-and-external-text/204801 "2006-10-23T18:21:00Z")

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Hello all, I am having a problem with external text and style sheets. For some reason, when I end a paragraph with \</P\> the text after that is cut off. The strange thing is, it works for some copy, generally the first \<…

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## [Images within Flash site are getting resized to poor quality - advice needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-within-flash-site-are-getting-resized-to-poor-quality-advice-needed/204792)

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**Author:** [@steveoh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steveoh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/images-within-flash-site-are-getting-resized-to-poor-quality-advice-needed/204792 "2006-10-23T18:13:25Z")

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Hi \[smile\] I have a new Flash website. In it are about 20 thumbnails that, when clicked, open up into large ~750x600 images. The images contain some text on them. In Flash itself, the images open up properly and look g…

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## [Random + fading + preloadbar gallery/bacgkround change](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-fading-preloadbar-gallery-bacgkround-change/204803)

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**Author:** [@FedEx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FedEx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-fading-preloadbar-gallery-bacgkround-change/204803 "2006-10-23T18:06:15Z")

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\[LEFT\]Hi, I have to code asap, a fading, random, with preloader photogallery. It would be used as a background random change, the thing is that I need that the previous images stays in screen while preloading the followi…

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## [Controlling Button visibility from an external file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-button-visibility-from-an-external-file/204802)

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**Author:** [@lnewsom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lnewsom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-button-visibility-from-an-external-file/204802 "2006-10-23T18:04:55Z")

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HI, I have a site that I am almost done with, but I need to figure out how to control the visibility of certain buttons from an external file (like scroll bars). I have been able to do this with button function using …

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## [Hiding XML filled Dynamic Text boxes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-xml-filled-dynamic-text-boxes/204796)

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**Author:** [@steve\_b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steve_b)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hiding-xml-filled-dynamic-text-boxes/204796 "2006-10-23T17:05:34Z")

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Hi There, long time Kirupa user, never used the forums though. Expect to hear more from me though! I have a very patchy flash knowledge, so please bear with me. Ive just finished the \[FONT=Verdana\] \[COLOR=#003366\]…

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## [Springy zooming menu question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/springy-zooming-menu-question/204794)

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**Author:** [@partico](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/partico)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/springy-zooming-menu-question/204794 "2006-10-23T16:20:26Z")

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I love the springy zooming menu on this site : http://www.yammat.com/ - but how is it done ? . Any help would be welcome.

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## [Simple Events Aren't Working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-events-arent-working/174562)

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**Author:** [@medicated](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/medicated)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-events-arent-working/174562 "2006-10-23T16:12:37Z")

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I'm using Flash Pro 8 and I'm attempting to incorporate events into some of my classes and I'm having nothing but problems. After looking at lots of examples, this all seems okay, but doesn't work. First is the class cod…

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## [Flash Forms Problemo](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-forms-problemo/204734)

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**Author:** [@Ksuguy25](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ksuguy25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-forms-problemo/204734 "2006-10-23T15:29:12Z")

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Okay i'm re using code in my current project that i'm using. I'm making a new member registration form for a website that i'm building. THe last project that i made the website by using one swf' file and used PHP. I mad…

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## [Loading a swf to container](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-to-container/204753)

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**Author:** [@geedogg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/geedogg)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-swf-to-container/204753 "2006-10-23T14:13:51Z")

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Hi. I have a button on stage. And when you push it i want it to load a swf in a container that is also on the stage. (root) This is the script im using but i cat get it to work: ani.onPress = function() { root.con…

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## [Is it possible to make a 4-direction system?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-a-4-direction-system/204742)

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**Author:** [@cnboy0212](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cnboy0212)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-a-4-direction-system/204742 "2006-10-23T13:56:41Z")

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I know how to make a 8-direction,but is it possible to make 4-direction?(up,down,left,right),is so how?

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## [Need Help - PHP in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-php-in-flash/204779)

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**Author:** [@FrizzyCube](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FrizzyCube)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-php-in-flash/204779 "2006-10-23T13:23:58Z")

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Hey guys! Been stuck for weeks on making this PHP FLASH MAIL FORM and it's driving me insane! I'm relatively new to this kind of stuff so bare with me. \[blush\] First off, I've been mainly using this tutorial + resourc…

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## [Lagging Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lagging-flash/204759)

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**Author:** [@naken](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/naken)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lagging-flash/204759 "2006-10-23T13:16:33Z")

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Is there anyway to make this scroller less laggy? The swf has a framerate of 61 and here's the exemple: http://www.riksknas.com/Fabian/fabian\_b\_R4.html and the scroller code: panel.onRollOver = panelOver; function…

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## [loadSound with wav?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadsound-with-wav/181881)

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**Author:** [@nathan99](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nathan99)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadsound-with-wav/181881 "2006-10-23T12:50:50Z")

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Hey guys, I haven't made a topic in a while. Though, this is more of a query, does loadSound work with .wav because whenever I load them, they don't work, but mp3s work a charm. and what ARE the supported types?

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## [Web Service Error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-service-error/204767)

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**Author:** [@tomyknoker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tomyknoker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-service-error/204767 "2006-10-23T11:48:26Z")

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Hi All, I'm having an issue connecting to a web service, the error is below, any ideas would be great! log: 10/23 21:43:22 \[INFO\] SOAP: Asynchronously invoking SOAPCall: GetScratched log: 10/23 21:43:22 \[INFO\] SOAP:…

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## [\[AS 3\] How to increase performance?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-how-to-increase-performance/204765)

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**Author:** [@ven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ven)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-how-to-increase-performance/204765 "2006-10-23T11:16:01Z")

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Im making an interface which contains alot of buttons and instances, but i get problems with CPU running at 30-50% when i move the mouse around in the movie. I have removed all mouseevents from the clips, and it didnt he…

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## [Really need Help - Shared Object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/really-need-help-shared-object/204764)

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**Author:** [@Maccaf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maccaf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/really-need-help-shared-object/204764 "2006-10-23T10:57:06Z")

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I am trying to add in a shared object so that I can save and load the game from a local computer. I have followed a tutorial on Kirupa tutorials section but my expierence with this is limited. Can anyone help me out with…

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## [A Tip on PHP forms in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-tip-on-php-forms-in-flash/204763)

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**Author:** [@mickkollins](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mickkollins)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-tip-on-php-forms-in-flash/204763 "2006-10-23T10:52:26Z")

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Hi All, After a tough week trying to figure out why my PHP form wasn't working inside a nested movie clip (and with a lot of help from junkerjorg)..Here's a tip.. 1/ Make sure what version of PHP is running on your s…

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## [Masked MC resets, at mask's animation next keyframe. Bug?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masked-mc-resets-at-masks-animation-next-keyframe-bug/204511)

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**Author:** [@kalaxan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kalaxan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/masked-mc-resets-at-masks-animation-next-keyframe-bug/204511 "2006-10-23T10:09:05Z")

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Hello people! I am using Flash MX 2004 and I have encountered the following problem: I use a movieclip object (called picHolder) to load external images with loadMovie method. (the loadmovie code is at \_root level fram…

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## [Moving scoll position in listBox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-scoll-position-in-listbox/204749)

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**Author:** [@lstatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lstatic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-scoll-position-in-listbox/204749 "2006-10-23T10:08:10Z")

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I want to be able to move the list names of the listbox up and down can this be done through actionscript or is there any way to bring the selected item to the top

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## [Flv can't be load in site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-cant-be-load-in-site/204755)

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**Author:** [@22825\_20351\_951\_o\_21](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/22825_20351_951_o_21)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-cant-be-load-in-site/204755 "2006-10-23T07:52:48Z")

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The code in the page. \<script type="text/javascript"\> AC\_FL\_RunContent( 'codebase','http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0','width','176','height','208','src','../Images/…

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## [Flash and Frames offline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-frames-offline/204716)

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**Author:** [@chaoti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chaoti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-frames-offline/204716 "2006-10-23T04:59:59Z")

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When I tell flash to open a page in my main frame it does it fine online, however whenever I view it offline, it does not open the linked content within the main frame, instead it opens a NEW browser window. I need it to…

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## [Flash transparency](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-transparency/204676)

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**Author:** [@Yahoo4fun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yahoo4fun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-transparency/204676 "2006-10-23T03:50:02Z")

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Im working with a little project, so I needed flash transparency for it. The problems starts in Opera browser. Check it out: http://www.astudio.lt/trans/be/main.html -- without transparency http://www.astudio.lt/trans/m…

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## [\[F8\] preloader question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-preloader-question/204657)

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**Author:** [@Dark\_Cloud](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dark_Cloud)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-preloader-question/204657 "2006-10-23T02:55:36Z")

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i have a preloader with 3 frames. frame 1 has the preloader mc with the actionscript: Code: \[LEFT\]totalBytes = Math.round(getBytesTotal()/1024); loadedBytes = Math.round(getBytesLoaded()/1024); percentDone = Math.r…

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## [Directory Problems - External SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/directory-problems-external-swfs/204738)

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**Author:** [@Mr\_Creative](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mr_Creative)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/directory-problems-external-swfs/204738 "2006-10-23T02:51:40Z")

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I've made a 'master' swf file that refers to external swf files and they both work fine in the preview as well as opening the 'master' swf from the directory it's in. All files are in the same directory so that they refe…

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## ["loadClip to Frame 10" HOW?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadclip-to-frame-10-how/204737)

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**Author:** [@rvg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rvg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadclip-to-frame-10-how/204737 "2006-10-23T02:43:45Z")

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\[LEFT\]Hi ppl! I need some help! I have a button that loads an .swf on(release) { \_root.myMCL.loadClip("DramNoticias.swf", 20); } but i want to load the DramNoticias.swf on level 20 ( wich is already done \[stuck\_o…

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## [Is this possible? (Random Images)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-possible-random-images/197616)

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**Author:** [@ltjlogic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ltjlogic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-possible-random-images/197616 "2006-10-23T01:53:07Z")

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I am pretty new to actionscript, but I am trying to learn as much as I can. I have an idea to make a flash movie that loads 25 random pictures (5 pictures by 5 pictures). Also, somehow, after 5 seconds or so, I want to h…

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## [Popup window from embedded HTML tag](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-from-embedded-html-tag/204714)

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**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2006, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-from-embedded-html-tag/204714 "2006-10-22T22:44:45Z")

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I need to add a javascript popup window effect to the following line of code: press += "\<font family='Verdana' size='11' color='#B2B2B2'\>\<a href='"+URL+"' target='\_blank'\>"+lead+"\</a\>\</font\>\<br\>"; (I'm applying a sty…

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## [Preloading Multiple Images?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-multiple-images/204708)

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**Author:** [@cloud4004](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cloud4004)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2006, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-multiple-images/204708 "2006-10-22T20:41:04Z")

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Ok... Let's say I have an swf that loads lot's of jpg files externally (an image gallery for example). Is there a way I can preload all of those images at once so when it gets to the actual gallery they’ve all already be…

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