# flash

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## [XMLSocket Tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmlsocket-tutorial/168575)

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**Author:** [@kernel\_flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kernel_flash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmlsocket-tutorial/168575 "2005-11-08T13:28:27Z")

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Can somebody post a simple Tutorial showing the use of XMLSocket class with some amount of server code included? That will be of great help. thanks.

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## [Remove vertical lines in Grid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-vertical-lines-in-grid/168574)

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**Author:** [@superprg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superprg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remove-vertical-lines-in-grid/168574 "2005-11-08T12:36:54Z")

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Hi Grid.fvGridLines=falsemakes the vertical lines disappear in the Grid. How do I disappear say third line?Thanks

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## [Flash 8 OSX - Export timeline as a video file?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-osx-export-timeline-as-a-video-file/168572)

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**Author:** [@awallis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/awallis)\
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**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-osx-export-timeline-as-a-video-file/168572 "2005-11-08T11:46:51Z")

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Hi Guys, just wondering if anyone knows how to get flash 8 to export an avi or mov file? \[ that isn't an embeded swf - like the quicktime setting \] i believe the avi option is on the PC version... but I can't seem to…

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## [Do you see anything wrong with this code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-you-see-anything-wrong-with-this-code/168567)

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**Author:** [@Oli\_G](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Oli_G)\
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**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-you-see-anything-wrong-with-this-code/168567 "2005-11-08T09:42:18Z")

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I feel stupid posting this.... stop(); butOne\_btn.onRollOver=function(){ butOne\_btn.gotoAndPlay('over') } butOne\_btn.onRollOut=function(){ butOne\_btn.gotoAndPlay('out') } butOne\_btn.onPress=function(){ r…

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## [PHOTO under mask moves w/mouse?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-under-mask-moves-w-mouse/168561)

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**Author:** [@gryan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gryan)\
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**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-under-mask-moves-w-mouse/168561 "2005-11-08T07:51:24Z")

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I want to be able to load a jpeg into an MC and make the image in the MC slide around under a mask as you move the mouse. There's an example of what I'm talking about on this website: www.heinart.com If you click on …

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## [Realistic Smoke Effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/realistic-smoke-effect/168560)

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**Author:** [@kryz2per](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kryz2per)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/realistic-smoke-effect/168560 "2005-11-08T07:49:23Z")

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Hi I'm trying to search for some realistic smoke effect in flash 8 or even lover version as long as its realistic. Unfortunately I haven't found anything yet. Please let me know if you guys can give me some links. Than…

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## [Passing out Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-out-variables/168550)

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**Author:** [@Histtin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Histtin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-out-variables/168550 "2005-11-08T03:23:43Z")

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Hi... I'm trying to pass a variable out of the 'XML.onLoad = function() {', but the variable keeps coming up undefined. This is what my actionscipt looks like: XMLData.onLoad = function() { \_global.variable = blah b…

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## [Call a function every time on Movie load](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-a-function-every-time-on-movie-load/168549)

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**Author:** [@superprg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superprg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/call-a-function-every-time-on-movie-load/168549 "2005-11-08T03:21:10Z")

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Hi everyone I have a movieclip by name popup1. When I click on a button I am calling this movielcip using popup1.\_visible=true; I want that whenever I am calling this popup1, a function refresh should always be called. H…

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## [Banner help\*noob\*](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/banner-help-noob/168545)

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**Author:** [@easethefall](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/easethefall)\
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**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/banner-help-noob/168545 "2005-11-08T02:18:24Z")

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so i made a banner for my band, and it looks alright but what i want to know is , what do i have to do to get that banner on websites , say myspace or something similar. do i have to save it as a certain file type or do …

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## [IM/Send to a friend](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-send-to-a-friend/168543)

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**Author:** [@slinkyart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/slinkyart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-send-to-a-friend/168543 "2005-11-08T01:40:23Z")

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Hey guys! Question for you. On my Flash movie, at the end, I have a link that says "IM/Send to a Friend". The code that I have on it is: on (release) { getURL("javascript:send()"); } Is that all I need for it…

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## [Truncate an array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/truncate-an-array/168538)

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**Author:** [@superprg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superprg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2005, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/truncate-an-array/168538 "2005-11-08T00:58:14Z")

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How can I truncate an array so that it length also becomes 0 and all the data is lost in it? Thanks

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## [Help with the 'Infinite Menu' tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-the-infinite-menu-tutorial/168537)

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**Author:** [@enforcer73](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enforcer73)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-the-infinite-menu-tutorial/168537 "2005-11-07T23:54:39Z")

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Hey all, I have just completed the 'Infinite Menu' tutorial in the Flash MX tutorial section on this site. I have got it working and I like the result. If you aren't familiar with the 'Infinite Menu', here's the lin…

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## [loadMovie Width constraints](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-width-constraints/168535)

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**Author:** [@nddws](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nddws)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-width-constraints/168535 "2005-11-07T23:33:01Z")

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Hello people, I'm new to the forum and want to extend greetings. I have a problem, and I know I am overlooking the obvious so I am prepared to slap myself afterwards. I am loading swf A into a mc within swf B. loadMo…

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## [Quick XML getURL question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-xml-geturl-question/168531)

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**Author:** [@krangster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krangster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-xml-geturl-question/168531 "2005-11-07T23:04:15Z")

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hi, I'm extending senocular's excellent xml/gallery tutorial to include a URL link with each image. I've created a button object but can't figure out how to add the link from the XML file? I've attached xml & FLA...…

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## [Load external mc so that current mc shows through mask of new mc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-external-mc-so-that-current-mc-shows-through-mask-of-new-mc/168530)

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**Author:** [@heathercapri](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/heathercapri)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-external-mc-so-that-current-mc-shows-through-mask-of-new-mc/168530 "2005-11-07T22:24:11Z")

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Hey guys, How can I load an external swf on top of a previously loaded swf (using a container\_mc clip) without "clearing" the first swf in the process? All of my external swf have masking effects, and I'd like the pr…

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## [Complex Button RollOver/RollOut Effects goto function query](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-button-rollover-rollout-effects-goto-function-query/168528)

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**Author:** [@louiseod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/louiseod)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/complex-button-rollover-rollout-effects-goto-function-query/168528 "2005-11-07T22:20:37Z")

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Hi, I'm having a bit of a problem applying a funtion to my rollover/roll out effets button and would be very grateful if any one could help me! http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/button\_effect.htm I can get my a…

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## [popUp window not working in Explorer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-not-working-in-explorer/168525)

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**Author:** [@helen\_zoe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/helen_zoe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/popup-window-not-working-in-explorer/168525 "2005-11-07T22:02:02Z")

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hi i have a site which has pop up windows - working fine everywhere except for Internet Explorer - help anybody?! the code goes as follows thankyous.. on (release) { //customize the window that gets opened //…

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## [Drawing API, and Video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-api-and-video/168517)

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**Author:** [@OrganicCray](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OrganicCray)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-api-and-video/168517 "2005-11-07T20:17:12Z")

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This has a few parts. I want to know if it's possible to use the drawing API along with dynamic Quicktime, FLV and images loaded behind them at runtime, save the data in some way and then load it back again. 1) Is it …

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## [MC refuses to fade in with tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-refuses-to-fade-in-with-tween/168513)

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**Author:** [@ecin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ecin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-refuses-to-fade-in-with-tween/168513 "2005-11-07T20:02:22Z")

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this happened twice in 2 different instances this weekend. i've got a really straight forward loading indicator with this code on it: onClipEvent(enterFrame){ this.\_xscale = (\_root.getBytesLoaded()/\_root.getBytesTota…

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## [XML Nested Loops?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-nested-loops/168512)

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**Author:** [@krangster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krangster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-nested-loops/168512 "2005-11-07T20:01:06Z")

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Hi Forums Wondering if someone could check out an xml file for me? I'm building this site for a record company which needs to display info for each artist (bio, pics, CD's etc) loaded from an xml file. This is pretty s…

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## [How can i do this slide menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-do-this-slide-menu/168511)

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**Author:** [@Derlei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Derlei)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-do-this-slide-menu/168511 "2005-11-07T19:59:34Z")

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I have been trying to do a sliding menu with motion tween, but i think as you can see it realy suck. Can someone point me to a tutorial or help me, because me actionscript suck as well. Thank´s in advanced :toad:

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## [Combo box causes events not to trigger in movieclip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combo-box-causes-events-not-to-trigger-in-movieclip/168508)

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**Author:** [@lkelly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lkelly)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combo-box-causes-events-not-to-trigger-in-movieclip/168508 "2005-11-07T19:49:14Z")

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OK, I've found a strange behavior in my movie, so I created a simple flash file to demonstrate the problem. Can anyone explain what is happening and help me find a workaround? I have a movieclip which I'm treating lik…

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## [CSS not loading in dynamic field! PLEASE HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-not-loading-in-dynamic-field-please-help/168506)

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**Author:** [@davezbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/davezbox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-not-loading-in-dynamic-field-please-help/168506 "2005-11-07T19:22:45Z")

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I got this awesome scroller from Skillet. Ok, so I have this movie clip Scroller that contains another movie clip textField that loads dynamic XML. I tried eveything to apply a CSS style sheet but I cannot get it to wor…

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## [Flash and Coldfusion+Screen Resolution](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-coldfusion-screen-resolution/168505)

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**Author:** [@mbrown174](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mbrown174)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-coldfusion-screen-resolution/168505 "2005-11-07T19:20:44Z")

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Can anyone help me? I'm trying to store a visitors resolution to my database using Flash and Coldfusion This is what I have - my flash file with this code... onClipEvent (Load) { Resolution = "System.capabilities.…

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## [Newbie, load ext. mp3 player problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-load-ext-mp3-player-problem/168504)

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**Author:** [@rustad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rustad)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-load-ext-mp3-player-problem/168504 "2005-11-07T19:20:07Z")

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Hi, I've been lurking around here for a while, but I finally got around to register. I struck quite the problem.. Hope you can help me out. I made a mp3 player that plays external mp3's with the help of xml. It works…

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## [What is Macromedia Projector?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-macromedia-projector/168503)

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**Author:** [@Polaris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Polaris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-macromedia-projector/168503 "2005-11-07T19:12:55Z")

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Anyone know what Macromedia Projector is? Is it just a player for certain flash movies? This file I have isn't a .swf file its .exe and it has a Macromedia Projector icon on it.

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## [Flash files edit notepad files?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-files-edit-notepad-files/168501)

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**Author:** [@DDflashy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDflashy)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-files-edit-notepad-files/168501 "2005-11-07T19:10:09Z")

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i was wondering if it is possible to change note-pad, or any other file through a flash (swf) file or not ( by submitting data through a form on the file. ) thanks guys. :thumb:

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## [Recursive File Tree](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recursive-file-tree/168500)

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**Author:** [@Jpao17](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jpao17)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/recursive-file-tree/168500 "2005-11-07T19:09:23Z")

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I've been working at this for a couple days now and still have not found a way to create a recursive file tree. What i need is to dynamically build a movie clip using external XML variables \<a name="hi"\> \<b name="hi…

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## [Special characters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/special-characters/168499)

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**Author:** [@Vectar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vectar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/special-characters/168499 "2005-11-07T19:02:48Z")

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I made a dynamic text field that loads in a html file. When i use special characters in the html file like éüõ (stuff like that) it doesn't show them in my flash file. This is my script to load the html including the c…

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## [Changing colors with AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-colors-with-as/168496)

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**Author:** [@Exedus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Exedus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2005, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-colors-with-as/168496 "2005-11-07T18:47:19Z")

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I've seen some tutorials on this including one here at Kirupa. But, what I want to do is change the color of a graphic or movie clip using AS and I want the color change to be smooth. Basically I want to color to slowly …

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