# flash

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## [String Wizard Needed!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-wizard-needed/176800)

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**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2006, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-wizard-needed/176800 "2006-01-27T00:35:39Z")

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Is anyone smart enough to make a code that will take a string that is to be put into a dynamic textfield, and if the string is longer than 11 character make the textfield start a new line every time it sees a space in th…

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## [Elastic sizing not scaling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-sizing-not-scaling/176796)

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**Author:** [@Dima71](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dima71)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/elastic-sizing-not-scaling/176796 "2006-01-26T23:30:43Z")

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\[FONT=Verdana\]\[SIZE=2\]\[COLOR=black\]\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]Hi\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[/COLOR\]\[/SIZE\]\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Verdana\]\[SIZE=2\]\[COLOR=black\]\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]i am working on movie clip that will change dimensions ( wi…

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## [I go insane, no can load variables. need F1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-go-insane-no-can-load-variables-need-f1/176795)

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**Author:** [@conzago](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/conzago)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-go-insane-no-can-load-variables-need-f1/176795 "2006-01-26T23:17:14Z")

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I'm using loadVariablesNum to load text into a movie clip I load onto my stage. Problem is it won't show up, I can only get teh copy to show up If I put the dynamic text field on the \_root timeline. I got so frustated de…

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## [Flash 8, ActionScript 2.0 - swapDepths(for a simple line)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-actionscript-2-0-swapdepths-for-a-simple-line/176794)

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**Author:** [@mikeymac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mikeymac)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-actionscript-2-0-swapdepths-for-a-simple-line/176794 "2006-01-26T23:11:33Z")

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Newbie question here! I have created a Flash movie with the following attributes: 1 dynamic TextField object. 1 dashed line created with the Line Tool Both objects were created in Layer 1. The movie is loaded i…

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## [XML Parsing Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-parsing-issue/176793)

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**Author:** [@borispc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/borispc)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-parsing-issue/176793 "2006-01-26T23:02:43Z")

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Hello! I got a weird issue going on... my XML is being parsed without respecting any CDATA tags. the XML looks like this (let's call it blog.xml): \<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?\> \<blog\> \<entry\> \<title\>\<!\[C…

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## [Sparks Event Calendar question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sparks-event-calendar-question/176789)

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**Author:** [@Angryquaker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Angryquaker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sparks-event-calendar-question/176789 "2006-01-26T22:13:47Z")

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Hi. Just so it's clear, let me say that I'm a complete novice at Flash, and worse at scripting. I was hoping someone with more experience and know-how might be able to help me customize the Sparks Event Calendar. I've go…

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## [Photo Gallery using XML/Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-using-xml-flash/176783)

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**Author:** [@marquesc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marquesc)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-using-xml-flash/176783 "2006-01-26T20:55:31Z")

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Well i gave up on the other tutorial nobody seemed to be able to diagnose the problem. I started this new tutorial http://kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_flash\_photogallery.htm but I am not able to download the file…

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## [Problems with Kirupa's FLASH to MDB ASP database](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-kirupas-flash-to-mdb-asp-database/176782)

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**Author:** [@MagicMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MagicMan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-kirupas-flash-to-mdb-asp-database/176782 "2006-01-26T20:50:29Z")

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After following the example in this site and building the form, ASP and FLASH exactly like Kirupa did... I find that the code is creating a ROW in the database but there's NO data to be found! As a matter of fact, the …

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## [Navigation Question?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-question/176779)

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**Author:** [@VersusMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VersusMG)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-question/176779 "2006-01-26T20:27:20Z")

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I am working on a navigation for a client that needs to have a complex hitTest but when i add more than one function to a hitTest it doesn't animate anymore. I need to have a rollOver function that will still let me act…

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## [Urgent - Photoslide show and xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-photoslide-show-and-xml/176772)

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**Author:** [@teclas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/teclas)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-photoslide-show-and-xml/176772 "2006-01-26T19:19:43Z")

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Hello!!! I've done the http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_slideshow.htm toturial you have on the site. Thing is i loaded the flash movie onto html and the result is: an empty space where flash should be, che…

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## [Search bibliography, display results?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-bibliography-display-results/176770)

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**Author:** [@asw000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asw000)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/search-bibliography-display-results/176770 "2006-01-26T19:11:14Z")

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i'm new to actionscript, but have been able to teach myself any thing the client ever needed... until now. client wants a searchable bibliography. Searchable by author or study type or conference etc... in my initia…

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## [4 FLV questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/4-flv-questions/176767)

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**Author:** [@radd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/radd)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/4-flv-questions/176767 "2006-01-26T18:51:19Z")

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hi there, can you guys please answer some FLV questions ? i'm tring to build a similar FLV player to the one Google Video has. here is a quick reference, just to ease your searches : http://video.google.com/videoplay?d…

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## [Saving XML with variable filename in php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-xml-with-variable-filename-in-php/176766)

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**Author:** [@MadsBruun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MadsBruun)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-xml-with-variable-filename-in-php/176766 "2006-01-26T18:47:53Z")

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Hi All! First: glad to be on this forum - it looks great! I'm trying to save an XML file on a remote server via an php file, and so far this works fine by following the tutorial on this site - exept one thing... I w…

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## [getURL with XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-with-xml/176765)

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**Author:** [@nburlington](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nburlington)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-with-xml/176765 "2006-01-26T18:46:01Z")

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I'm having trouble with an XML/Flash project. Specifically, I'm having trouble getting getURL to work with URLs in my XML. Here's how my XML is setup: \` \<items\> \<item\> \<image\>sample.jpg\</image\> \<website\>http://www.ki…

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## [Flash and HDTV](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-hdtv/176760)

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**Author:** [@pspecial](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pspecial)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-hdtv/176760 "2006-01-26T18:15:45Z")

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Does anyone know a resource where I can research the use of Flash for HD Broadcast? Basically, I want to learn how to make Flash look best on HDTV. Thanks in advance.

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## [Loading to a specific frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-to-a-specific-frame/176756)

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**Author:** [@CityWorks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CityWorks)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-to-a-specific-frame/176756 "2006-01-26T17:39:33Z")

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Hello~ The webpage I am working in is one move. I want to be able though to create an html file that will start the document from a certian frame (not from the beginning). How do i do this without breaking up the who…

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## [Tree structures in AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tree-structures-in-as/176754)

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**Author:** [@foodpk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/foodpk)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tree-structures-in-as/176754 "2006-01-26T17:30:14Z")

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For those unfamiliar with tree structures, tree structures are usually dynamic lists where every node has a pointer to two other nodes. They are arranged so it makes for faster searching and stuff and are very useful in …

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## [Cant get loader componant to fade in](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-loader-componant-to-fade-in/176753)

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**Author:** [@Solidus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Solidus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-get-loader-componant-to-fade-in/176753 "2006-01-26T17:09:00Z")

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Hey everyone i got a loader in my flash movie that brings my external image in. I want it to fade in but I cant get it to work for some reason it just brings the image in at like a 10% alpha instead of fading in. Im sure…

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## [Moving Menu with Rollovers and Links](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-menu-with-rollovers-and-links/176752)

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**Author:** [@NebraskaGirl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NebraskaGirl)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-menu-with-rollovers-and-links/176752 "2006-01-26T17:03:58Z")

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Okay, I've tried searching to see if I could find the thread of the guy who had this same issue, and I can't find it. I want a menu that slowly moves up or down when mouse is at the top or bottom. When you rollover one …

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## [Testing when a loaded swf is finished playing (check code please)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/testing-when-a-loaded-swf-is-finished-playing-check-code-please/176739)

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**Author:** [@BadBadNeil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BadBadNeil)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/testing-when-a-loaded-swf-is-finished-playing-check-code-please/176739 "2006-01-26T15:00:04Z")

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Hello, Working on loading in 27 external swf files in 9 containers on a main stage. I want to automate this so I don't have to put code in each clip and instead have all the code centralized on the main stage. I want to …

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## [Accordion navigation menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accordion-navigation-menu/176736)

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**Author:** [@1989batmobile](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/1989batmobile)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accordion-navigation-menu/176736 "2006-01-26T14:26:11Z")

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I've set up an Flash accordion menu for an HTML website. Works fine, but each time I go to a new page the accordion returns to it's closed position. This is very annoying to say the least. Is there anything I can add t…

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## [\[AS2\] problem with setInterval](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-problem-with-setinterval/176733)

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**Author:** [@panhead490](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/panhead490)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-problem-with-setinterval/176733 "2006-01-26T13:55:37Z")

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I've created a class that utilizes setInterval... I call it in a different class...and I can't get it to make the setInterval call. I'm thinking there's a scope problem but I don't see it. Class w/ setInterval: cl…

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## [How do you rotate an object/graphic?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-rotate-an-object-graphic/176732)

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**Author:** [@evil\_genius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evil_genius)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-rotate-an-object-graphic/176732 "2006-01-26T13:42:59Z")

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The problem i'm facing at the moment is i need to make a record spin. I've imported the image, but when i tween the rotation, the center point is left middle, so it rotates around a circle rather than spinning. I know …

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## [loadMovie starting at certain frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-starting-at-certain-frames/176728)

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**Author:** [@barnadave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/barnadave)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-starting-at-certain-frames/176728 "2006-01-26T12:48:22Z")

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Hi, a small problem, as I´m not able to find the right code. Down the code that works: on (release) { loadMovie("blok.swf", "\_root.screen"); } It will open blok.swf from the beginning. My interest is to have differen…

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## [Adding icon to List Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-icon-to-list-component/176725)

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**Author:** [@Poison](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Poison)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-icon-to-list-component/176725 "2006-01-26T12:12:01Z")

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Hi all... i need an urgent help \[smiley\] i need to put icons to the list component i have found List.iconField and List.iconFunction in help but i dont know how to use them... can anyone explain it to me? thanx for…

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## [Sudoku game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sudoku-game/176722)

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**Author:** [@Derlei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Derlei)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sudoku-game/176722 "2006-01-26T11:49:23Z")

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It's possible to do a sudoku game in flash. If it is, can someone point me to a tutorial Thank's in advanced :azn:

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## [Fade in Fade out with external pictures](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-in-fade-out-with-external-pictures/176720)

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**Author:** [@dboers](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dboers)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-in-fade-out-with-external-pictures/176720 "2006-01-26T11:20:03Z")

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I use the following script to fade in and fade out four pictures on the stage. How should I adjust the script so that it is working with external pictures or pictures in the library. function fadePics() { var prev =…

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## [getURL refering to an anchor name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-refering-to-an-anchor-name/176717)

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**Author:** [@Andra](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Andra)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-refering-to-an-anchor-name/176717 "2006-01-26T10:45:24Z")

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Hi all! I'm using a little flashmovie as a button on a website, and I'm trying to link it to not only a certain page but also a specific place on that page. Right now I'm using the following code: getURL("SS-nieuws-…

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## [Help making button work according to frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-making-button-work-according-to-frame/176716)

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**Author:** [@spxy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spxy)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-making-button-work-according-to-frame/176716 "2006-01-26T10:34:15Z")

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Hi Guys I'm making a button operate with this code: stop(); this.onEnterFrame = function() { if (rewind == true) { prevFrame(); } }; this.onRollOver = function() { rewind = false; play(); }; this.onRollOut = functi…

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## [Example of my problem, dont seem to be getting any feedback :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/example-of-my-problem-dont-seem-to-be-getting-any-feedback/176713)

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**Author:** [@trevorsaint](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trevorsaint)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/example-of-my-problem-dont-seem-to-be-getting-any-feedback/176713 "2006-01-26T10:01:30Z")

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If you run the swf file you will see that the node disapears because I have a new keyframe, the reason being If I wish to animate the node I would require at least a start keyframe and an end keyframe, please have a lo…

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