# flash

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## [\[mx04\] external xml wont load](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-external-xml-wont-load/200412)

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**Author:** [@Jablinsk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jablinsk)\
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**Last updated:** [September 12, 2006, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx04-external-xml-wont-load/200412 "2006-09-12T00:36:55Z")

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First of all, I'd like to say sorry for posting this more than once in a different thread. If I have the xml load directly from the flash (ie, I have it go directly to the site, instead of through 'proxy.php'), it will…

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## [Parelex Scrolling With The Mouse](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parelex-scrolling-with-the-mouse/200408)

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**Author:** [@dvanex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dvanex)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/parelex-scrolling-with-the-mouse/200408 "2006-09-11T23:49:16Z")

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I saw this http://www.globz.com/ (the 3d effect on the loading page is cool to) effect and was wondering how it would be programed in as. I think it would be good if someone did a tutorial on this because parelex scrolli…

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## [\[F8\] best way to preload simple FLV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-best-way-to-preload-simple-flv/200405)

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**Author:** [@RileyBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RileyBoy)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-best-way-to-preload-simple-flv/200405 "2006-09-11T23:26:25Z")

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I want to load a simple 10 second FLV animation. When it is loaded i want to tell the clip above it to open up so you can see the video. When the video is done, i want the doors to close. I don't need controls on the vid…

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## [Capturing redirected url in flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/capturing-redirected-url-in-flash-8/200397)

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**Author:** [@shinu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shinu)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/capturing-redirected-url-in-flash-8/200397 "2006-09-11T22:22:27Z")

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I am totally new to Flash and SWF file I am using Flash professional 8. I have this swf file which plays a flv from URL-xyz.com. This server redirects to the rtmp server and streams the flv from there. I would like to ca…

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## [When to extend the MovieClip class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-to-extend-the-movieclip-class/200396)

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**Author:** [@pittsburghjoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pittsburghjoe)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-to-extend-the-movieclip-class/200396 "2006-09-11T22:17:18Z")

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1) When your class is used to produce anything visual (Put mc's on the stage) 2) When any part of your class needs to use a property, event, or method of the MovieClip class \*\* Do I have this correct?\*\*

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## [Help on pan and zoom in a image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-pan-and-zoom-in-a-image/200395)

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**Author:** [@Derlei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Derlei)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-pan-and-zoom-in-a-image/200395 "2006-09-11T22:10:57Z")

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Can someone help me on this one, please !!! I'm using this script to pan an image and zoom, but with this script i can pan to the edge of the image, in the x axis and in the y axis. If someone could help thank´s in advan…

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## [What's the correct path?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-the-correct-path/200387)

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**Author:** [@Dokratos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dokratos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-the-correct-path/200387 "2006-09-11T20:46:19Z")

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Here's the deal. I have a main swf into which other swf files are loaded. My problem is that I have the swf's that are loaded in subdirectories. Whenever I test the main swf, things work just fine! But if I try to run t…

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## [XML-Driven Drop-Down Menu roll-over help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-drop-down-menu-roll-over-help/200386)

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**Author:** [@statler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/statler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-drop-down-menu-roll-over-help/200386 "2006-09-11T20:40:20Z")

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(First Time Poster) Can anybody help, I am using the XML-Driven Drop-Down Menu from the tutorial on this site and all is great but I have a couple of features I want to add to it but I'm not an actionscripter. Firstly …

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## [LoadMovie, control from maintimeline to external swf AS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-control-from-maintimeline-to-external-swf-as/200383)

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**Author:** [@welling1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/welling1)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-control-from-maintimeline-to-external-swf-as/200383 "2006-09-11T20:26:01Z")

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I have an external swf that I've placed in an empty movie clip using loadmovie into the main movie. The swf shows and plays fine, however I have an interactive movie clip which does nothing when loaded into the main m…

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## [Need HELP creating this effect as soon as possible](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-creating-this-effect-as-soon-as-possible/200382)

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**Author:** [@Ebreezesoccer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ebreezesoccer)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-creating-this-effect-as-soon-as-possible/200382 "2006-09-11T20:22:27Z")

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http://www.pointroll.com/ Here is a link to a site that has what i am wanting to do. The mouseover that gets bigger on the left hand side of the page and overlaps part of the page. Any help on how this was created would …

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## [Save infromation in variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-infromation-in-variable/200381)

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**Author:** [@modelreject](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/modelreject)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-infromation-in-variable/200381 "2006-09-11T20:20:08Z")

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Hello again, I was wondering if someone has an idea how to capture the "progressbar\_mc.\_xscale" on the fly, on a button press and store that info in a variable. My head is about to blow and I just can't get my head round…

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## [Creating a link to download PDFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-link-to-download-pdfs/200379)

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**Author:** [@jpeterson3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpeterson3)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-a-link-to-download-pdfs/200379 "2006-09-11T19:59:56Z")

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Hey does anyone know if its possible to have a button or link where the user can click to download a PDF or even images? or how about an mp3? any help would be appreciated! -Julian ps. runnin on MX 2004

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## [Class Variable Declaration](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-variable-declaration/200374)

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**Author:** [@cki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cki)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/class-variable-declaration/200374 "2006-09-11T19:26:07Z")

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Hi, While working on my second class, an XML controlled slideshow, a problem arose with my variable declarations: Error /Users/chris/Desktop/SlideShow/source/com/bushidodeep/SlideShow.as: Line 24: There is no property…

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## [Populating combobox through actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/populating-combobox-through-actionscript/200373)

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**Author:** [@berkoWitZ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/berkoWitZ)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/populating-combobox-through-actionscript/200373 "2006-09-11T19:23:26Z")

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hello and to the point, I can populate the combobox by using this AS: import mx.controls.ComboBox; myComboBox.removeAll(); myComboBox.addItem("Macromedia","http://www.macromedia.com/"); myComboBox.addItem("Microsof…

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## [Save variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-variable/200370)

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**Author:** [@modelreject](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/modelreject)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-variable/200370 "2006-09-11T19:01:43Z")

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Hi, Another question. I have this onPress function and what I'd like is to save the (snd.position/1000) to a variable so I can recall it at a later time on a keyPress action. This i swhat I have but the variable is defin…

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## [Projector Environment Variables?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-environment-variables/200368)

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**Author:** [@noahhoward](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/noahhoward)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-environment-variables/200368 "2006-09-11T18:46:19Z")

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Hello, I'm working on a flash projector that will be converted using Flajector to an executable. This file, when executed from a USB, will be referencing applications that reside with it on the USB. It seemed to be hav…

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## [setMask()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setmask/200367)

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**Author:** [@modelreject](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/modelreject)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setmask/200367 "2006-09-11T18:18:18Z")

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Hi all, Does anyone know if this bit of code can be shortned? pos\_mc.setMask(pos\_mcMask); scrubber\_mc.setMask(pos\_mcMask); progressbar\_mc.setMask(pos\_mcMask); loadingbar\_mc.setMask(pos\_mcMask); Big THANKS guys, M

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## [I need please pixel fonts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-please-pixel-fonts/200366)

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**Author:** [@sharki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sharki)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-please-pixel-fonts/200366 "2006-09-11T18:14:46Z")

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can someone give here please sites that provide pixel fonts for free? it's really important for me, thanks!

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## [AS-editors for OSX](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-editors-for-osx/200363)

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**Author:** [@Hastalasiesta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hastalasiesta)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-editors-for-osx/200363 "2006-09-11T17:50:31Z")

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As much as it pains me to admit after being a Mac-Zealot for so many years, here goes: I cannot seem to find a really good AS-editor for Mac OSX. I'd love to hear what you guys use as I'm severely in need of a good edito…

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## [Deadline Approaching...Please help! - xml galleries](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deadline-approaching-please-help-xml-galleries/200359)

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**Author:** [@hombr3w311](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hombr3w311)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/deadline-approaching-please-help-xml-galleries/200359 "2006-09-11T17:22:50Z")

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OK, 2 Things - I am using a combination of the xml resize gallery , and have a question. After a long time searching, i cant EXACTALLY find what I need... I need to add an additional dynamic text box that uses smooth…

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## [Kirupa.com video tutorials not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-com-video-tutorials-not-working/200358)

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**Author:** [@lariat1997](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lariat1997)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-com-video-tutorials-not-working/200358 "2006-09-11T17:19:10Z")

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Hey all, Is there a reason why the video tutorials on this site are not working? When I click on a tutorial, a new window pops up, but nothing happens. Thanks.

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## [SWFObject array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject-array/200356)

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**Author:** [@amanuo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amanuo)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfobject-array/200356 "2006-09-11T17:05:18Z")

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I'm using SWFObject and i'm wondering if it's possible to give the swf an array from the html page? the way to give it a variable is: so.addVariable("var1", "data1"); So logically the way to make an array would be: s…

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## [Scroll bar component issue - works locally but not on server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-bar-component-issue-works-locally-but-not-on-server/200355)

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**Author:** [@dragonfly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dragonfly)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-bar-component-issue-works-locally-but-not-on-server/200355 "2006-09-11T17:05:16Z")

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Hi, I got scrollbar components in my movie that work locally but only appear as black outlines when viewed from our webserver? I am preloading classes and components using the method of placing an instance of all libra…

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## [Invisible Buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invisible-buttons/200354)

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**Author:** [@los1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/los1)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invisible-buttons/200354 "2006-09-11T17:03:43Z")

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Ok, I have gotten really close. I have a MC that has 3 btn in it and have 2 out of 3 btns working. The 2 that are working are simple "Get URL" and "fscmmd Exit" scripts. These are working inside a MC that the MC has "o…

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## [mp3 Player volume vs video player volume](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-volume-vs-video-player-volume/200353)

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**Author:** [@pedromau](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pedromau)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mp3-player-volume-vs-video-player-volume/200353 "2006-09-11T16:56:47Z")

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Hello people!!! I'm having some trouble on getting a video player to play its sound... when the movie player is loaded, I tell the mp3 player (that starts playing when the site is loaded) to reduce the volume to 0... b…

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## [Question on a "pressed" button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-a-pressed-button/200350)

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**Author:** [@benjamikeo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benjamikeo)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-on-a-pressed-button/200350 "2006-09-11T16:36:03Z")

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Hello. I'm trying to figure out how to make a button stay a certain color (or shape) when clicked on. Imagine a flash webpage where you have buttons for different sections, and when you click on one section button, tha…

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## [Horizontall scroller + time delay](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontall-scroller-time-delay/200345)

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**Author:** [@SpyGuy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SpyGuy)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/horizontall-scroller-time-delay/200345 "2006-09-11T16:04:40Z")

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Hi everyone! I'm trying to set up a horizontal scroller that as a time delay function. I have 24 squares 280px X 280px positioned horizontally. What I am trying to accomplish, is to have the MC with all squares scroll le…

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## [Control XML video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-xml-video/200343)

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**Author:** [@Jt\_01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jt_01)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-xml-video/200343 "2006-09-11T15:58:58Z")

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Hello, I'm looing at this tutorial that loads video in from an xml playlist. http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/prog\_download.html Essentially I've added a 'new video' through the library that gets its cont…

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## [Suggested Text Animation Plug-ins](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/suggested-text-animation-plug-ins/200339)

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**Author:** [@markgwells](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/markgwells)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/suggested-text-animation-plug-ins/200339 "2006-09-11T15:37:31Z")

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Can anyone suggest really good plugins or tutorials for animating text in flash? thx, mw

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## [Sound Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-issue/200336)

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**Author:** [@buginajar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/buginajar)\
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**Last updated:** [September 11, 2006, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-issue/200336 "2006-09-11T15:12:06Z")

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This script worked when this clip was the \_root, but ever since I started loading it into a container in an interface the sound only works when the clip loads. It stops when I press stop, and it plays when I press play, …

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