# flash

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## [AS: Looping an Array for .onRelease problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-looping-an-array-for-onrelease-problem/192407)

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**Author:** [@halian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/halian)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-looping-an-array-for-onrelease-problem/192407 "2006-06-28T12:08:47Z")

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hey everyone. I'm having a problem with some code and maybe you can help me out. I have two arrays. One is used for button names and the other is used for the links for the buttons. The buttons are generated dynamically …

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## [Need help on combining Kirupa News Ticker and the Combobox Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-combining-kirupa-news-ticker-and-the-combobox-component/192403)

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**Author:** [@Dimitree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dimitree)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-on-combining-kirupa-news-ticker-and-the-combobox-component/192403 "2006-06-28T11:14:31Z")

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I want to make a news ticker based on the Kirupa News Ticker Tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/newsticker.htm . My concept is that in the main stage I will put a combobox component with news categories like…

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## [Linking external SWF (Need Help!)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-external-swf-need-help/192399)

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**Author:** [@nugget2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nugget2)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-external-swf-need-help/192399 "2006-06-28T10:22:25Z")

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Hey ppl Ok so I have done the tutorial on linking external swf file's to one another for a web page however the links are not linking. I used the action script which was given the; on (release) { root.contents.loadMovi…

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## [Load movie/ photo gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-movie-photo-gallery/192398)

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**Author:** [@wooden](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wooden)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-movie-photo-gallery/192398 "2006-06-28T10:03:36Z")

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I have a load movie button working correctly, and I have a photo gallery with 'back' and f'orward' buttons working correctly - but when I try to load the photo gallery swf file, onto my page with the load movie button, I…

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## [Rotate MC by 90 left or right](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotate-mc-by-90-left-or-right/192395)

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**Author:** [@iflashtrated](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iflashtrated)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotate-mc-by-90-left-or-right/192395 "2006-06-28T09:52:37Z")

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Hi, I need to rotate the movie clip (instance name: "mover") 90 degrees left or 90 degrees right when the corresponding button is pressed. I can get this to work for the first button click only. And I need to keep in…

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## [How can a javascript function from an external .js file be called with Actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-a-javascript-function-from-an-external-js-file-be-called-with-actionscript/192393)

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**Author:** [@nardox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nardox)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-a-javascript-function-from-an-external-js-file-be-called-with-actionscript/192393 "2006-06-28T09:45:27Z")

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I've tried using this: getURL("javascript:getHost('messages.aspx')", "\_self"); but the button i attached the actionscript to won't respond. when it's clicked, nothing happens. the getHost() function on the .js file (…

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## [Help with Email Form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-email-form/192390)

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**Author:** [@Still\_Learning](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Still_Learning)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-email-form/192390 "2006-06-28T09:33:46Z")

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Hello there, I'm desperately hoping someone can help me. I'm attempting to design an email form (attached) on my website and have got so far as to create the text blocks and buttons but do not know how to include the a…

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## [Controlling A Single Sound](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-single-sound/192389)

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**Author:** [@sprecks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sprecks)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-single-sound/192389 "2006-06-28T09:14:58Z")

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Hi. I have created a CD ROM and am trying to iron out this glitch with my sound. I have a sound clip (trains.wav) that is activated when I play a small animation. I have a Stop button and a play button for this sound. Th…

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## [Very easy Question I think!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-easy-question-i-think/192386)

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**Author:** [@Romberry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Romberry)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-easy-question-i-think/192386 "2006-06-28T08:30:41Z")

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\[LEFT\]Hi, It seems easy but just I couldn't figure it out! How to add/change linkage name of a movie clip with action script? I created movie clip with actionscript and loaded an image file in it,like that createE…

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## [Ipod clickwheel navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-clickwheel-navigation/192382)

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**Author:** [@timobile](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/timobile)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod-clickwheel-navigation/192382 "2006-06-28T07:31:08Z")

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Hi everybody, Does anyone know how to script a navigation like the Ipod clickwheel? Thnx

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## [Adding to x position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-to-x-position/192380)

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**Author:** [@Koos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Koos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-to-x-position/192380 "2006-06-28T06:56:47Z")

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Hello. I'm trying very simple, but I can't get it to work: Say I have a block mc, with a button next to it. If I click on the button, I want to ADD 50 units to the block's x position. That's easy, the problem is that t…

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## [Need audio advice for Flash cartoon!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-audio-advice-for-flash-cartoon/192379)

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**Author:** [@w1sh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/w1sh)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-audio-advice-for-flash-cartoon/192379 "2006-06-28T06:55:11Z")

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As the title suggests, I am making a Flash cartoon. I want there to be decent audio (one of my major pet peevs with current Flash cartoons is the lack of decent audio). I don't have a large budget. Anyone wanna give me…

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## [BitmapData... weird](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-weird/192372)

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**Author:** [@xxlm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xxlm)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-weird/192372 "2006-06-28T05:28:45Z")

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Hi there. I hope someone will be able to answer me. Could you check this swf or fla (those are sample to show you what's weird) What happen so. :h: I'm drawing on a MC (line) a black line, 5px thick, using lineTo(0,…

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## [TIMER in Flash Actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-in-flash-actionscript/192368)

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**Author:** [@BUroKHUli](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BUroKHUli)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-in-flash-actionscript/192368 "2006-06-28T04:04:34Z")

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Hello, I have a movie made from DIRECTOR and I am converting them into a FLASH MOVIE, (including the score) The problem is, I reach a point in my animation that uses a timer, which pauses for 5secs then moves to the…

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## [Slow Publishing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-publishing/192361)

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**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slow-publishing/192361 "2006-06-28T02:53:16Z")

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After I embedded a font it is taking a rediculous amount of time to publish the movie. Any way around this?

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## [Scrolling externally loaded XML text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-externally-loaded-xml-text/192358)

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**Author:** [@bigcy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigcy)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-externally-loaded-xml-text/192358 "2006-06-28T02:16:28Z")

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Hi there, I've just gone through the tutorial on loading external xml file. But my problem is "How to scroll the text" waiting for your solution regards

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## [Duplicated movieclip doesn't inherit loaded movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicated-movieclip-doesnt-inherit-loaded-movieclip/192354)

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**Author:** [@stunt\_penguin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stunt_penguin)\
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**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicated-movieclip-doesnt-inherit-loaded-movieclip/192354 "2006-06-28T01:31:05Z")

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I'm loading an image into a blank\_mc within a movieclip called 'background\_mc' using the MovieClipLoader object; when the onLoadInit for the MovieClipLoader object is fired, i then attempt to clone my 'backgound\_mc' obje…

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## [Fixed window size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fixed-window-size/192353)

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**Author:** [@tjm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tjm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fixed-window-size/192353 "2006-06-28T01:08:59Z")

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im pretty new with flash, i've searched, but maybe I'm not hitting the right keywords. I'm trying to make my index flash page a fixed size. For example 550w x 250 h. I dont want people to be able to maximize their web b…

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## [Using Path class: move object to 50%?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-path-class-move-object-to-50/192347)

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**Author:** [@jragon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jragon)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-path-class-move-object-to-50/192347 "2006-06-27T23:56:02Z")

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Yesterday I asked how to find the midpoint of a curved line and I was pointed to the excellent Path class: http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224668 But I'm still stumped. I can trace the current location of…

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## [Changing direction of thumbnail strip? help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-direction-of-thumbnail-strip-help/192346)

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**Author:** [@mcwyuma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mcwyuma)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-direction-of-thumbnail-strip-help/192346 "2006-06-27T23:54:27Z")

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Hi gurus, Newbie here (the more you read, the more I will prove that!! LOL). I have been following through the “gallery” tutorials here on Kirupa, and finally got to the third version (the one with the auto-scrolling th…

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## [Media Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/media-player/192345)

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**Author:** [@fatmammal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fatmammal)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/media-player/192345 "2006-06-27T23:50:16Z")

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Hello, I want to setup a media player for my site that will include songs and podcasts. I made the design and I have a flash mp3 player script you can use. I just need someone to help me customize the script to fit…

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## [moveTo function for nav](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moveto-function-for-nav/192344)

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**Author:** [@vinciepoo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vinciepoo)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moveto-function-for-nav/192344 "2006-06-27T23:41:48Z")

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I've seen sites all around where the window is fixed upon lets say a 500x500 square containing content, which is usually a desktop like interface. Then if you click a link, the window moves to a different section of the …

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## [Sprinkler Animation needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprinkler-animation-needed/192343)

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**Author:** [@tim\_ver](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tim_ver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sprinkler-animation-needed/192343 "2006-06-27T23:29:57Z")

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I want to create a sprinkler in the grass that sprays out water from left to right like a regular lawn sprinkler. Can someone help me out with this? I am new to this and needs some help. Maybe even some noise from it mov…

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## [Dynamic Navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-navigation/192342)

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**Author:** [@slinkyart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slinkyart)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-navigation/192342 "2006-06-27T23:27:17Z")

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Hey guys...I am wondering if any of y'all have a tutorial on how to create Flash navigation that can be updated by an XML file? I have attached an example of what I would like the navigation to look like. Thanks in …

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## [Movie Clips and Blank Movie Clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-and-blank-movie-clips/192332)

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**Author:** [@mufwarprincess](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mufwarprincess)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-and-blank-movie-clips/192332 "2006-06-27T20:40:47Z")

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Hello! \[smile\] I was wondering if it is possible to load a movie clip into a blank movie clip? On my main timeline I have a button (mode\_btn) and I want to be able to click it and load another movie clip (mode\_options\_…

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## [Motion Blur lmc\_tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/motion-blur-lmc-tween/192331)

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**Author:** [@unnamed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unnamed)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/motion-blur-lmc-tween/192331 "2006-06-27T20:38:26Z")

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Hello. I have a little problem with my as, i would like to add motion blur to my animation tweens, how should i do it (?), here is part of my code: \[AS\] import flash.filters.\*; var myBlur:BlurFilter = new BlurFilter(0,…

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## [RSS News Scroller / XML - Help Needed!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rss-news-scroller-xml-help-needed/192329)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_Blank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Matt_Blank)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rss-news-scroller-xml-help-needed/192329 "2006-06-27T20:31:10Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]Hi everyone,\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]I've got hold of this very funky scroller, which I've put up as an example here:\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]\[COLOR=#800080\]ww…

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## [Linkage & Importing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linkage-importing/192322)

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**Author:** [@Porter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Porter)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linkage-importing/192322 "2006-06-27T19:11:04Z")

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Two Questions: I'm creating a movie out of 150 images in the library and need to link everyone to actionscipt. Is there a way to do this all at once? Right now I'm diong each one individually. Also, when I im…

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## [Published file is not the same as .fla :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/published-file-is-not-the-same-as-fla/192317)

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**Author:** [@lowen\_f](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lowen_f)\
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**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/published-file-is-not-the-same-as-fla/192317 "2006-06-27T19:00:29Z")

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Hey guys, I hope anyone can help me out since I need it before thursday:gi: So... I made a really simple movie with tweens.. it's litteraly just some text, thats moving and fading across the screen and it must be repea…

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## [FLash Shooting game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-shooting-game/192313)

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**Author:** [@Zaxza](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zaxza)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2006, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-shooting-game/192313 "2006-06-27T18:45:37Z")

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Hi, this is my first game project, as you can see it's inspired by Alien Hominid. I'm not trying to rip it off, i just wanna know how to make it. http://www.maive.co.uk/game.html Basically the animation part is fine …

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