# flash

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## [Pan with mouse for AS 1.0](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pan-with-mouse-for-as-1-0/295278)

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**Author:** [@essentiallink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/essentiallink)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pan-with-mouse-for-as-1-0/295278 "2009-08-27T15:25:47Z")

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Hello, Need script for AS 1.0 to pan with mouse. reference site is bluelemonphoto.com I am a Swish Max user and it works with AS 1.0 Please help.

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## [Controlling Main Swf with External Swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-main-swf-with-external-swf/295276)

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**Author:** [@sanaali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sanaali)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-main-swf-with-external-swf/295276 "2009-08-27T15:04:51Z")

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Hi, I had a question. My main flash file is setup with a scroll pane component. The scroll pane is loading an external swf. This external swf has a button that when pressed I want to load another external swf into the …

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## [Is an MC clickable under a mask?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-an-mc-clickable-under-a-mask/295275)

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**Author:** [@JimTester](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JimTester)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-an-mc-clickable-under-a-mask/295275 "2009-08-27T14:38:50Z")

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Hi Hope you can help... I have a movieclip that sits underneath a mask. I have set up an event listener to listen out for the MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN on the movicelip in question but the handler doesn't fire whilst the…

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## [FCMS copy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fcms-copy/295273)

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**Author:** [@studiofuel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/studiofuel)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fcms-copy/295273 "2009-08-27T14:28:02Z")

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anyone have a copy of the FCMS from flashloaded i can try out before i spend the cash on it. I want to see if it even works well

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## [Swapping Depths](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapping-depths/295271)

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**Author:** [@dygfloyd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dygfloyd)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swapping-depths/295271 "2009-08-27T13:58:06Z")

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Hey everyone, Probably got an easy one for the Flash guru's. I need a one line way to move a movie clip to the top. I have a bunch of panels that I've created. When someone clicks on the panel, I want it to move to the…

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## [Cannot Mask Over MovieClip with AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-mask-over-movieclip-with-as3/295270)

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**Author:** [@ex5316](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ex5316)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-mask-over-movieclip-with-as3/295270 "2009-08-27T13:51:09Z")

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Hello, I have problem in masking over a movie clip by using ActionScript 3. The masking do not work. Here’s the codes: effect\_mc.cacheAsBitmap = true; mask\_mc.cacheAsBitmap = true; // Apply Mask effect\_mc.mask = …

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## [Change a movie clip properties inside a loaded SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-a-movie-clip-properties-inside-a-loaded-swf/295269)

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**Author:** [@eladanri](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eladanri)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-a-movie-clip-properties-inside-a-loaded-swf/295269 "2009-08-27T12:33:21Z")

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Hello, I've created a swf named (Mapa\_Centros\_v2.swf) and I load it inside another flash file (teste\_loadswf.fla) using the Loader method. Everything works correctly, but now I want to be able to change the color pro…

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## [Email Validation Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-validation-problem/295268)

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**Author:** [@scotia2k6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scotia2k6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/email-validation-problem/295268 "2009-08-27T12:09:55Z")

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Hello folks, hope you are all well! With many thanks to everyone who critiqued my site, Ive been trying to get an email validation working for my form. It works great locally within flash preview, but not locally via it…

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## [Cant Make things appear AFTER preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-make-things-appear-after-preloader/295267)

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**Author:** [@alecz127](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alecz127)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-make-things-appear-after-preloader/295267 "2009-08-27T11:51:32Z")

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so my Ship, Enemy Ships, explosions, bullets, stars.. are ALL visible during the preloading because they are all in their own .as file and they intialize themselves i cant initialize it from 1 thing, and i cant put a…

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## [Play MC within an MC that is stopped?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-mc-within-an-mc-that-is-stopped/295266)

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**Author:** [@asest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asest)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-mc-within-an-mc-that-is-stopped/295266 "2009-08-27T11:21:46Z")

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Is it possible to continuously play an MC that is sitting inside another MC that is occasionally stopped?

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## [Flash 8 AS2 xml loadmovie problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-xml-loadmovie-problem/295265)

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**Author:** [@molly\_ferns](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/molly_ferns)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-xml-loadmovie-problem/295265 "2009-08-27T11:14:53Z")

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Hello i just got a very small problem which i know i'll get the answer here..i'm new in this so i couldn't figure it out after trying for sooo long..I'm just trying to load a single image based on its id from an xml file…

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## [How can I create a preloader for a file with document class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-preloader-for-a-file-with-document-class/295262)

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**Author:** [@blackcoma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/blackcoma)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-create-a-preloader-for-a-file-with-document-class/295262 "2009-08-27T10:50:52Z")

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I'm working on an AS3 project, now the main file has a document class. How can I create a preloader for this file? I tried to do in the document class, but since I declare global variables (which start different class)…

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## [Question for my Next Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-for-my-next-game/295258)

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**Author:** [@frazer151](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frazer151)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-for-my-next-game/295258 "2009-08-27T10:41:08Z")

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Hey guys im trying to make a new version of my game mad world check it out at http://www.kongregate.com/games/stupid\_games/mad-world-1-3 Ok so basilcey what im trying to do is make it so when you go to a new frame, th…

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## [Draw a Line from MC to MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/draw-a-line-from-mc-to-mc/295256)

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**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/draw-a-line-from-mc-to-mc/295256 "2009-08-27T09:50:30Z")

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Hey there, I have some code which works to the point where I generate random squares onto the stage, then in their order of birth, I draw a line from one box to the next. It works. BUT!!! it messes up. Check out the code…

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## [How to make sure that the converted video size matches](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-sure-that-the-converted-video-size-matches/295252)

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**Author:** [@avoadam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/avoadam)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-sure-that-the-converted-video-size-matches/295252 "2009-08-27T07:31:00Z")

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\[LEFT\]\[LEFT\] \[/LEFT\]\[/LEFT\] \[LEFT\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=black\] (how to make the export video in high quality)\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=#8000FF\]\[FONT=&#23435\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=black\]\[/COLOR\]\[/LEFT\]\[/LEFT\] \[LEFT\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=black\]Fo…

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## [Only$3.95MP3 converter！](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/only-3-95mp3-converter/295251)

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**Author:** [@avoadam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/avoadam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/only-3-95mp3-converter/295251 "2009-08-27T07:25:11Z")

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\[image\] \[image\] Usually, a mp3 converter is more than 20$; free converter always have plug-ins (this is what i can't bear). today i found a mp3 converter which with an interesting name--- AK. it's version is from 8.15 …

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## [Dispatch Event help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatch-event-help/295248)

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**Author:** [@brnt7342](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brnt7342)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatch-event-help/295248 "2009-08-27T06:38:37Z")

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Hi I've got a custom Thumbnail class that is supposed to be listening for a custom event from another class called WebPage. Here is the code in the WebPage Class: public static const GO\_UP:String = "Go\_Up"; private…

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## [Disable Image panning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-image-panning/295247)

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**Author:** [@4gotten](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/4gotten)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disable-image-panning/295247 "2009-08-27T06:32:16Z")

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Hello, I would need help in this tutorial. http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/interactive\_image\_pan.htm How can i disable this image panning? I'm trying to disable it, when i pressed some button.. Thanks.

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## [Creating 'tentacle' effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-tentacle-effect/295246)

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**Author:** [@Chuckles66](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Chuckles66)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-tentacle-effect/295246 "2009-08-27T06:21:14Z")

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I am looking to create a 'tentacle' like effect for a flash animation. A frame by frame animation is not ideal as it is arduous and not very easily manipulated. I have attached an fla of the effect I am looking for. Id…

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## [Define Hit Area of a Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/define-hit-area-of-a-movie-clip/295245)

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**Author:** [@PastaNoose](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PastaNoose)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/define-hit-area-of-a-movie-clip/295245 "2009-08-27T06:20:17Z")

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Hi all, Does anyone know how to do this? I have a large bit of art work inside a movie clip (turned into a button) but i only want the very top to be the hit area. Can this be done. Thanks Ollie

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## [Image Gallery Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-help/295244)

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**Author:** [@genzr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/genzr)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-gallery-help/295244 "2009-08-27T04:26:29Z")

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Hi there everybody, I am currently in the process of making an image gallery at university over the period of the semester. Eventually it will be able to search through flikr and pull thumbnails from there but for now …

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## [Pulling a video out of an .fla library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pulling-a-video-out-of-an-fla-library/295241)

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**Author:** [@lbiars](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lbiars)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pulling-a-video-out-of-an-fla-library/295241 "2009-08-27T03:33:12Z")

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I have a flash file with a .wmv file embedded in its library. I accidentally deleted the .wmv from my hard drive so the only place it exists on earth is in the .fla's library. Is there any way to pull it out of the lib…

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## [Multiple flash video playback issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-flash-video-playback-issues/295240)

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**Author:** [@MindSpace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MindSpace)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-flash-video-playback-issues/295240 "2009-08-27T03:26:32Z")

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Hi All, I would dearly appreciaty any light anyone could shed on this issue - I have run into a couple of Flash bugs that have stumped me for quite a while, and my deadline is aproaching fast. Essentially, I would li…

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## [Handy Tip - myTrace() function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/handy-tip-mytrace-function/295238)

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**Author:** [@MindSpace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MindSpace)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/handy-tip-mytrace-function/295238 "2009-08-27T03:05:52Z")

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This is something I've found handy over the years, so I thought I'd share it. Essentially, I often create a function like myTrace(), as shown below. Then, instead of writing trace() calls, I write myTrace() calls. Wh…

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## [Will flash be able to write datas in a notepad in the future?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-flash-be-able-to-write-datas-in-a-notepad-in-the-future/295235)

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**Author:** [@OMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OMG)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-flash-be-able-to-write-datas-in-a-notepad-in-the-future/295235 "2009-08-27T00:55:17Z")

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If I recall correctly you needed a server-side language to do that job...but will it be possible in the future for flash to open and write stuff into a notepad or something? kinda like a small database...

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## [HitTest fast moving Objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-fast-moving-objects/295229)

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**Author:** [@zeefoes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeefoes)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-fast-moving-objects/295229 "2009-08-26T23:19:49Z")

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Hey I'm just curious how you'd hitTestObject a fast moving object? The problem I'm having is that my bullet seems to skip over large areas depending on the speed. Since the speed of my bullet is 40 pixels per millisecond…

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## [Drawing from one MC to the Next](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-from-one-mc-to-the-next/295228)

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**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drawing-from-one-mc-to-the-next/295228 "2009-08-26T23:19:29Z")

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hey there, I want to plonk some mcs on stage, and then in their order of placement, I want to attach a line from one to the next .. I keep getting horrible errors from my code. If someone could help me out, id be gratefu…

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## [Btn for "\_self"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/btn-for--self/295219)

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**Author:** [@SplitElement](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SplitElement)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/btn-for--self/295219 "2009-08-26T20:46:29Z")

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I'm trying to have my buttons open in the current window but it doesn't seem to work. Please help! Here is my code: var getAlabama:URLRequest = new URLRequest("http://www.plazadvisors.com/2009%20Site/italabama.html")…

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## [Trying to wrap my head around AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-wrap-my-head-around-as3/295218)

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**Author:** [@bigbstanley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigbstanley)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-wrap-my-head-around-as3/295218 "2009-08-26T20:09:55Z")

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I'm confused about the removeEventListener and removeChild functions. Doesn't removeChild remove everything about that instance from the Stage? Or do I have to first remove the eventListener and then remove the object? …

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## [French Characters in ComboBox Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/french-characters-in-combobox-component/295216)

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**Author:** [@cortezcreations](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cortezcreations)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/french-characters-in-combobox-component/295216 "2009-08-26T19:46:47Z")

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I have searched high and low on this one and there are many different answers and suggestions. I am loading my text in via XML. I have made sure that it is UTF8 encoded. For any other dynamic text I would simply embed th…

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