# flash

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## [Nested Fuction Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-fuction-issue/184900)

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**Author:** [@badenwrens](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/badenwrens)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nested-fuction-issue/184900 "2006-04-08T23:00:31Z")

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Hi, i'm trying to get my gallery scroller to activate on scrollwheel instead of just button click - to do this i've added the listener code and nested the scrolling function inside, however the nested function is not bei…

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## [Tutorial Problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-problems/184896)

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**Author:** [@toxicmage](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/toxicmage)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-problems/184896 "2006-04-08T22:07:33Z")

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I have been following this tutorial for the scroll bar in flash http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/scrollbar.htm I use my own sizes and images etc, but named the correctly. And edited the code to any names the 'd…

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## [Scaling with cached bitmap](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-with-cached-bitmap/184802)

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**Author:** [@gvozden](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gvozden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-with-cached-bitmap/184802 "2006-04-08T18:18:03Z")

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I have problem that I want to solve but it's late nite and seems to me it's got to be some easy solution but my braind doesn't react good look at the example left sqaure mc1 is cachedAsBitmap right square mc2 is usual …

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## [Please, help! XML Gallery + Flash PHP Email!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-xml-gallery-flash-php-email/184870)

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**Author:** [@pedro\_spy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pedro_spy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-xml-gallery-flash-php-email/184870 "2006-04-08T17:49:09Z")

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(I don't speak English!) Hi! I want to load a movieclip that shows a Flash Based Email Form Using PHP. When I click in btn "Comprar", the movieclip loads. But the Flash Email Form doesn't work! Anyone has an idea…

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## [Detect Mouse Stop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-mouse-stop/184856)

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**Author:** [@onemhunki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/onemhunki)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-mouse-stop/184856 "2006-04-08T15:40:07Z")

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Folks, I have the following code on a movie clip which follows the mouse fine on the x axis, but does anyone how I can modify it to detect when the mouse has stopped, then the object (a bird) will then stop it's running …

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## [setProperty and enable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setproperty-and-enable/184748)

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**Author:** [@imported\_mattyway](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imported_mattyway)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setproperty-and-enable/184748 "2006-04-08T14:16:22Z")

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is it possible to use the setProperty function with the enable property like this: setProperty(\_root.blah, enable, false); all this does is returns errors: \*\*Error\*\* Scene=Scene 1, layer=Layer 1, frame=1:Line 1:…

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## [Help with CellRenderer API!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-cellrenderer-api/184843)

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**Author:** [@btibia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/btibia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-cellrenderer-api/184843 "2006-04-08T12:55:48Z")

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\[FONT=Tahoma\]Hello guys, In my work i have a little problem, i want to add a xml file to a dataGrid, but there i have some link to some pictures, and i want to render those pictures in my dataGrid, and i don't know how…

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## [Dynamic backgrounds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-backgrounds/184834)

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**Author:** [@tarks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tarks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-backgrounds/184834 "2006-04-08T10:20:34Z")

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Hi forum, I'm looking for a tutorial or perhaps one of you has a .fla file showing how to create this background effect http://www.andreaswannerstedt.se/ select case studies, then click any of the links from the list…

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## [How can I find the \< Instance Name\> text box? (Flash8)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-find-the-instance-name-text-box-flash8/184831)

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**Author:** [@caractacus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/caractacus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-find-the-instance-name-text-box-flash8/184831 "2006-04-08T08:16:31Z")

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This must sound so stupid but I have real problems trying to find the Instance Name text box in the Properties panel when creating a button symbol. I can see where it should appear but it says 'Frame Label'..... Could an…

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## [Button rollOver/rollOut question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-rollover-rollout-question/184812)

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**Author:** [@kidkreep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kidkreep)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/button-rollover-rollout-question/184812 "2006-04-08T06:00:17Z")

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Hey all, I'm new to this whole flash thing... Only been in it for a couple weeks, so this might seem like a pretty basic question... but it's got me stumped! Here's what I'm trying to do: 1) I have a rectangular butt…

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## [Getting Dynamic Text Line Count](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-dynamic-text-line-count/184736)

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**Author:** [@falltime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/falltime)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-dynamic-text-line-count/184736 "2006-04-08T04:29:49Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]Does anyone know a quick, efficient way of doing this?\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[…

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## [Bitmap API Transparency](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-api-transparency/184821)

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**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-api-transparency/184821 "2006-04-08T04:17:54Z")

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So the script is suppose to make the pixel see though when i click on it... why doesnt it? import flash.display.BitmapData; var guiBitmapData:BitmapData = new BitmapData(200, 200, true, 0xFFFFFFFF); var gui:MovieClip…

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## [Create an animated line](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-an-animated-line/184800)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_R](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tom_R)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-an-animated-line/184800 "2006-04-08T02:42:43Z")

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I have a question i cant find the answer for. I have seen people having lines moving in all directions. For example a circle who is moving from basically nothing and the line is created and then to a circle. I cant figur…

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## [XML Gallery Questions... Animating Fade onRollOver?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-questions-animating-fade-onrollover/166075)

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**Author:** [@woodman650](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/woodman650)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-questions-animating-fade-onrollover/166075 "2006-04-08T02:34:48Z")

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Hey all! I was just wondering if anyone could help me out... I'm wondering how to modify target\_mc.onRollOver = function() { this.\_alpha = 40; thumbNailScroller(); }; so that instead of just becoming alpha = 40 o…

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## [ASpreLoader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aspreloader/184818)

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**Author:** [@tobosaru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tobosaru)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aspreloader/184818 "2006-04-08T02:16:17Z")

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Hello everybody, I have a problem preloading some files in a photogallery. I want to load 8 pictures and 8 thumbnails and then, after they are loaded, on(rollover) a thumbnail, the large picture should fadeIn in a the Pi…

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## [Flash preloader?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-preloader/184817)

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**Author:** [@tobosaru](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tobosaru)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-preloader/184817 "2006-04-08T02:12:44Z")

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Hello everybody, I have a problem preloading some files in a photogallery. I want to load 8 pictures and 8 thumbnails and then, after they are loaded, on(rollover) a thumbnail, the large picture should fadeIn in a the Pi…

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## [Function Signatures](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-signatures/184767)

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**Author:** [@jwopitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jwopitz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/function-signatures/184767 "2006-04-08T00:52:15Z")

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Has anyone ever heard of a way to dynamically retrieve a function's signature? Example: ActionScript Code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=#000000\]function\[/COLOR\] tester \[COLOR=#000000\](\[/COLOR\]p0:\[COLOR=#0000FF\]Str…

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## [\_global.abutton.onRelease](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-global-abutton-onrelease/184774)

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**Author:** [@merriamsj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/merriamsj)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/-global-abutton-onrelease/184774 "2006-04-08T00:16:22Z")

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Is it possible to do this:\[INDENT\] make a few buttons, name them (the instance) one, two, and three then write a function like this \_global.one.onRelease = function() { gotoAndStop("one",1); } \_global.two.onReleas…

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## [Preloader and Transition for Dynamic Files Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-and-transition-for-dynamic-files-question/184662)

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**Author:** [@certainfate](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/certainfate)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-and-transition-for-dynamic-files-question/184662 "2006-04-07T23:51:23Z")

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I have worked this tutorial out and it works great... I have named it photos.swf. BUT I have a main movie that will load photos.swf ... photos.swf loads a bunch of other movies that are attached to button functions. Thes…

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## [\[FMX\] Need help button: play 20-30, then go to 70](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx-need-help-button-play-20-30-then-go-to-70/184607)

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**Author:** [@lucid212](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lucid212)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx-need-help-button-play-20-30-then-go-to-70/184607 "2006-04-07T23:50:08Z")

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\[FONT=Times New Roman\]\[LEFT\]Hello! I need help with creating a few buttons: button home: gotoAndPlay frames 20-30, then jump to frame 50 button gallery: gotoAndPlay frames 20-30, then jump to 100 ... I hope yo…

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## [Multidimensional arrays in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multidimensional-arrays-in-flash/184728)

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**Author:** [@dammy\_g](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dammy_g)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multidimensional-arrays-in-flash/184728 "2006-04-07T23:40:02Z")

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\[FONT=Arial\] is it possible to script multi dimensional arrays in actionscipt? if yes, how?:ear: \[/FONT\]

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## [Help with Zoom?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-zoom/184797)

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**Author:** [@xylem001](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xylem001)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-zoom/184797 "2006-04-07T22:50:53Z")

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Hi - looking for some help with a problem I have with a zooming technique? I have created a button, which allows an object to be zoomed in on - however I want the object to be restricted so as it will stay within a cer…

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## [CreateEmptyMovieClip not working?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createemptymovieclip-not-working/184798)

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**Author:** [@Menno](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Menno)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createemptymovieclip-not-working/184798 "2006-04-07T22:46:42Z")

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Hi, I'am having troubles with the CreateEmptyMovieClip on my website. I made the following script in a new document with just a button and an image. This is the code in the button: on (press) { gotoAndStop(2); cre…

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## [Center a dynamic created movie clip with action script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-a-dynamic-created-movie-clip-with-action-script/184760)

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**Author:** [@kungFuChris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kungFuChris)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-a-dynamic-created-movie-clip-with-action-script/184760 "2006-04-07T22:39:53Z")

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Hi all, I have got a movie clip that is dynamically created with actionscript I then load an external swf into that movieclip. My problem is having it centered when I view it in my browser.. How do place I center th…

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## [Is This Possible](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-possible/184796)

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**Author:** [@BFDEXP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BFDEXP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-this-possible/184796 "2006-04-07T22:08:14Z")

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Can basic HTML, such as \<b\> and \<i\>, be used in the caption clause of the XML file used in the photo gallery or news ticker tutorials. If so how??? Can't figure out if it could or not.

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## [Context Menu Editing?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/context-menu-editing/184316)

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**Author:** [@giggleguy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/giggleguy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/context-menu-editing/184316 "2006-04-07T22:03:59Z")

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Hello, I'm not new to flash or actionscript or anything, so I'll tell you my problem: I am making a short interactive flash document, and it has heaps of easter eggs, and because I want people to genuinely find these e…

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## [Get URL in New Window & FFox1.5 Popup Blocker!?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-url-in-new-window-ffox1-5-popup-blocker/184560)

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**Author:** [@ArtnSoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ArtnSoul)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-url-in-new-window-ffox1-5-popup-blocker/184560 "2006-04-07T21:50:04Z")

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Hi there.. I need some advice.... I'm using FlashMX to build my new website.. .and it appears that Firefox 1.5 is preventing a link from opening in a new browser window with the popup blocker on. The swf is output as…

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## [Uploading files through flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uploading-files-through-flash-8/180584)

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**Author:** [@Macro\_design](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Macro_design)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/uploading-files-through-flash-8/180584 "2006-04-07T20:09:25Z")

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Hi I know that this is a wellcovered topic, but every time I try making an upload I get a 401 or 403 error. So I figure it should be something with the permission, however, I've set all of the files and folder to '777'…

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## [XML Slideshow - delay timer error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-delay-timer-error/181964)

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**Author:** [@nasdaq404](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nasdaq404)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-slideshow-delay-timer-error/181964 "2006-04-07T19:36:00Z")

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\[FONT=Times New Roman\] There seems to be a time delay problem when the slideshow is playing. It will start playing, but as soon as I click on the next or previous button to view another clip it will mess up the delay t…

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## [Missing W in htmlText](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/missing-w-in-htmltext/184782)

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**Author:** [@12vUnion](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/12vUnion)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2006, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/missing-w-in-htmltext/184782 "2006-04-07T19:29:48Z")

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For some reason whenever I embed my font (Apple LiGothic Medium) into a text field and set the text with htmlText, capital Ws don't show up. Anyone have an explaination?

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