# flash

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## [Bitmaps, masks and depth](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmaps-masks-and-depth/291983)

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**Author:** [@davec](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/davec)\
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**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmaps-masks-and-depth/291983 "2009-07-08T14:51:01Z")

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I'm trying to learn AS3 in a practical fashion by converting a recent AS1 project. I have a set of menu buttons using a basic rectangle with one rounded corner, and I've created this shape as a clip and used this as th…

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## [Remaking SoundMixer.computeSpectrum()](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remaking-soundmixer-computespectrum/291979)

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**Author:** [@Rezmason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rezmason)\
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**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/remaking-soundmixer-computespectrum/291979 "2009-07-08T13:43:43Z")

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Hey guys, long time no see. For the past couple of weeks I've been wracking my brains over SoundMixer.computeSpectrum(), arguably the coolest method in ActionScript 3. It's the one that spits out the last 256 (or so) a…

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## [Mouse event problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-event-problem/291973)

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**Author:** [@Gordonski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gordonski)\
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**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-event-problem/291973 "2009-07-08T13:02:37Z")

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Hi there, The illustration below depicts my problem. \[image\] I have a mouse event that shows the zone together with the buttons when you mouse over it. And a mouse out event that hides whenever u leave the zone. Bu…

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## [Load xml file which is in the same folder](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-xml-file-which-is-in-the-same-folder/291971)

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**Author:** [@spectator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spectator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-xml-file-which-is-in-the-same-folder/291971 "2009-07-08T12:45:24Z")

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Hello :). I am trying to load xml file which is in the same folder - it is in the src folder with the other things. If I use this: \<mx:HTTPService id="httpTree" url="feedURLs.xml" resultFormat="object" result="XMLLoad…

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## [Find out which display object is hitting the other](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-out-which-display-object-is-hitting-the-other/291970)

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**Author:** [@daidai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daidai)\
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**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-out-which-display-object-is-hitting-the-other/291970 "2009-07-08T12:39:42Z")

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I have a horizontal slider which slides images. When one of the images is in the middle of the stage I want to be able to show text related to that image. At the minute it shows all the text but thats not right. like: ht…

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## [Security Error while using External Interface](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-error-while-using-external-interface/291967)

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**Author:** [@neeraj\_b](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/neeraj_b)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-error-while-using-external-interface/291967 "2009-07-08T11:55:20Z")

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Hi, I am trying to access JS functions of the container HTML code from the swf(using External Interface). But until I add the swf in Global Security Settings it doesn't work, even from localhost. My question is how …

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## [Mini pop-up menu problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mini-pop-up-menu-problems/291964)

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**Author:** [@edpiper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/edpiper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mini-pop-up-menu-problems/291964 "2009-07-08T11:24:13Z")

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Hi guys, I am trying to make a 'mini pop-up menu' to run once at the title page of my game, just to have text in it. Two questions. -One how would I close the menu (unload Movieclip?) -Two, how would i get the 'menu'…

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## [Best way to find/set a ComboBox value?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-find-set-a-combobox-value/291962)

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**Author:** [@dub2k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dub2k)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-way-to-find-set-a-combobox-value/291962 "2009-07-08T10:52:37Z")

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I'm creating an Air app, but I think this is more of a general AS3 question (I'm using Flash CS4). I have 3 ComboBoxes ( They are created in the IDE not using code. ): one for day (cb\_date, dataprovider of {label:…

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## [Flash Detection Script: how to test it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-detection-script-how-to-test-it/291961)

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**Author:** [@lorne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-detection-script-how-to-test-it/291961 "2009-07-08T09:59:36Z")

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I have implemented a flash detection script (downloaded from http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/detection.htm). Because I have Flashplayer installed I cannot produce a situation to test this script on my browser. Has any…

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## [Pass parameters to the eventhandler](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-parameters-to-the-eventhandler/291956)

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**Author:** [@Noahdecoco](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Noahdecoco)\
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**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pass-parameters-to-the-eventhandler/291956 "2009-07-08T09:11:16Z")

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Hey again Kirupians, Is there any way to shorten this code by passing parameters to the eventhandler through the addeventlistener? For example, this is the code: upBtn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_UP, goUp) d…

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## [Applying a gradientFill to an animated sprite?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/applying-a-gradientfill-to-an-animated-sprite/291952)

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**Author:** [@Atrix78](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Atrix78)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/applying-a-gradientfill-to-an-animated-sprite/291952 "2009-07-08T08:32:19Z")

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I was working through some animation tutorials with plain round sprites using the following code... package { import flash.display.Sprite { public class Ball extends Sprite { private var radius:Number; private var co…

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## [Multiple .swf files in a web page - controlling each other?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-swf-files-in-a-web-page-controlling-each-other/291948)

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**Author:** [@karossii](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/karossii)\
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**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-swf-files-in-a-web-page-controlling-each-other/291948 "2009-07-08T06:12:11Z")

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Okay, I recently had a HD crash and lost a huge flash based site... all I have are the swf files online, and the client wants some updates/changes. So I have to start from scratch! grrr. BUT! Looking at the silver lini…

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## [Cheers！An useful video converter （any video to any video）](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cheers-an-useful-video-converter-any-video-to-any-video/291943)

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**Author:** [@ubrgse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ubrgse)\
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**Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cheers-an-useful-video-converter-any-video-to-any-video/291943 "2009-07-08T02:05:41Z")

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1.Software Name: xlinksoft Video Converter platinum edition(Many languages) Software Version: v6.3.2009 Company: http://www.xlinksoft.com/ Size: 16 Mb 2.Free download link: 99久久无色码中文字幕\_国产精品99久久免费\_精品人妻少妇一区二区\_免费人成视频年轻…

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## [Flip a Box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flip-a-box/291939)

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**Author:** [@ensanity](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ensanity)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flip-a-box/291939 "2009-07-07T21:40:16Z")

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Love this effect: http://usa.visa.com/?country=us&ep=v\_gg\_new&akamai=true where the box flips over on mouseover. Anyone know of any tutorials or how to do it? Greatly appreciated!

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## [Action script not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-not-working/291938)

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**Author:** [@FuglyBastard](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FuglyBastard)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/action-script-not-working/291938 "2009-07-07T21:13:27Z")

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I have made an animation with as 3.0. When I use the In program viewer the frames repeat like they are supposed to. Works just the way I want. When I export the file to a swf it plays through the frames without seeing t…

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## [\[Flash 8 AS2 xml\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-xml/291936)

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**Author:** [@mmwhm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mmwhm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-xml/291936 "2009-07-07T20:30:12Z")

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Hi, I have an xml feed generated from our CMS. It sends lot availability to a flash map. The map has some buttons that will change color based on availability. There is also a tooltip that I would like to display 2 more …

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## [Continual movement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/continual-movement/291935)

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**Author:** [@guitarzen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/guitarzen)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/continual-movement/291935 "2009-07-07T20:29:30Z")

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I want to have something on the screen move at a constant speed when a button is pressed. I'm not sure how to go about it. I have this for it to move 5 pixels at a time but I want it to move continually on holding the mo…

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## [Flash player cache question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-cache-question/291931)

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**Author:** [@dragonfly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dragonfly)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-cache-question/291931 "2009-07-07T19:59:52Z")

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I'm currently testing an application that will eventually be deployed via touchscreen kiosk with a web connection. I want to load an XML file from a server for an "events" application within the kiosk. Currently I am e…

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## [e4x dot syntax not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e4x-dot-syntax-not-working/291930)

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**Author:** [@hectors](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hectors)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/e4x-dot-syntax-not-working/291930 "2009-07-07T19:49:44Z")

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Hiya thanks for checking this, I think this should be pretty simple but I have been trying to figure it out for ages. I have an xmllist that i am creating from an xml object so I just get a list of nodes, I want to targe…

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## [Javascript -\> AS3 Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-as3-problem/291929)

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**Author:** [@CoreyWilson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CoreyWilson)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/javascript-as3-problem/291929 "2009-07-07T19:42:09Z")

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I've been trying to tackle this problem for hours now and am becoming ever more frustrated. I have a flash file that takes up the entire browser window, except for the bottom of the window where I have HTML Buttons tha…

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## [Limit on TextField width](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limit-on-textfield-width/291927)

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**Author:** [@greetification](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/greetification)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/limit-on-textfield-width/291927 "2009-07-07T18:43:34Z")

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Hi everyone, I just finished troubleshooting a bug and though I would share so no one else had to deal with it. There seems to be and undocumented limit to the width of a TextField. and that limit is right around 8000.…

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## [XML Cross-Fading Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-cross-fading-slideshow/291923)

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**Author:** [@natronp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/natronp)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-cross-fading-slideshow/291923 "2009-07-07T17:43:36Z")

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Recently took my xml slideshow and made it into an AS2 class. It's as simple to use as: import com.npeg.util.SlideShow; var mySS:SlideShow = new SlideShow("\_xml/test.xml", clipA, clipB, 5, 1.5, "traceText"); //param…

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## [Proper syntax when dispatching a custom event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/proper-syntax-when-dispatching-a-custom-event/291922)

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**Author:** [@creatify](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/creatify)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/proper-syntax-when-dispatching-a-custom-event/291922 "2009-07-07T16:14:46Z")

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Just a curious question - i have a class where I'm setting a simple custom event name as a static const such as: public static const ON\_OVER:String = "HotSpot\_ON\_OVER"; When an instance is created in parent contain…

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## [On Release - button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-release-button/291920)

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**Author:** [@vmg\_design](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vmg_design)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-release-button/291920 "2009-07-07T16:03:43Z")

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I am working on a project with dimensions of 1000x1085. I have a button on the bottom of the page that on release it starts a video at the top of the screen. But I need the button to also jump to the top of the swf scr…

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## [NetStatusEvent doesnt fire some of the events](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstatusevent-doesnt-fire-some-of-the-events/291918)

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**Author:** [@regbolD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/regbolD)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstatusevent-doesnt-fire-some-of-the-events/291918 "2009-07-07T15:36:45Z")

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if I say: netStream.pause(); netStream.resume(); netStream.togglePause(); netStream.close(); these events dont seem to be fired... \_netStream.addEventListener(NetStatusEvent.NET\_STATUS, onNetStatus); privat…

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## [AS3/ XML conditional statement for undefined terms within an xml node](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-xml-conditional-statement-for-undefined-terms-within-an-xml-node/291917)

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**Author:** [@wuzzi2ya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wuzzi2ya)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-xml-conditional-statement-for-undefined-terms-within-an-xml-node/291917 "2009-07-07T14:50:07Z")

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How would I go about creating a conditional statement that checks to see if all the needed data in a particular node is defined or else move on to the next node in the iteration? AS3 to move through the XML: myTimer…

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## [Grid-based Keyboard Navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-based-keyboard-navigation/291915)

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**Author:** [@gone2far](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gone2far)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/grid-based-keyboard-navigation/291915 "2009-07-07T14:01:21Z")

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Example: A 3\*3 grid, consisting of 9 squares (0-0, 0-1, 0-2, 1-0, 1-1, 1-2, 2-0, 2-1, 2-2). I want to be able to navigate the grid using a keyboard by going up, down, left and right. If I hit the edge of the grid, I wo…

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## [Test MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/test-movieclip/291912)

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**Author:** [@milkcartonkid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/milkcartonkid)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/test-movieclip/291912 "2009-07-07T13:21:41Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verdana\]Hei.\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verdana\]When testing a movie (ctrl+enter) does anyone else's flash player appear behind all the toolsets in flash? \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Verd…

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## [Problems swapping depths](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-swapping-depths/291911)

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**Author:** [@cantaloupe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cantaloupe)\
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**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-swapping-depths/291911 "2009-07-07T13:11:51Z")

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Hi, I'm using \_root.x +=2; \_root.mymovie.swapDepths(\_root.x); to make sure my mcs always stay on top when clicked (they are draggable items). However I have 2 other mcs which I want to stay on top of EVERYTHIN…

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## [Problem with Export SWF to JPEG Tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-export-swf-to-jpeg-tutorial/291910)

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**Author:** [@darkdemon1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darkdemon1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-export-swf-to-jpeg-tutorial/291910 "2009-07-07T12:59:05Z")

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Hi there, I'm having certain issues with this tutorial. http://www.sephiroth.it/tutorials/fl...en/page002.php It works for the most part, the image is correctly exported. However the background gets messed up. The …

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