# flash

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## [Movie is repeating itself in the browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-is-repeating-itself-in-the-browser/287089)

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**Author:** [@kbelle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kbelle)\
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**Last updated:** [April 26, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-is-repeating-itself-in-the-browser/287089 "2009-04-26T00:10:40Z")

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I am fairly novice with actionscript 2 and haven't approached AS3 yet. I had assistance a few years ago compiling my website and when I recently redesigned the appearance of it and uploaded it to my server, I found that …

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## [When scene changes forgot what i did HELP NEEDED](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-scene-changes-forgot-what-i-did-help-needed/287087)

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**Author:** [@benmutlu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/benmutlu)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-scene-changes-forgot-what-i-did-help-needed/287087 "2009-04-25T23:23:26Z")

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Hello, i have a problem with scenes. Im trying to explain what i did. I have 2 scenes , scene1 and scene2 in Scene1 i have 5 buttons, but1, but2, but3, but4, but5 AS for but1 = on (press) { but1.\_visible = false; …

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## [String to Intiger](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-to-intiger/287086)

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**Author:** [@chakycool](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chakycool)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-to-intiger/287086 "2009-04-25T21:48:56Z")

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Can some one help me out. I'm loading a external text file to flash and according to the number present in the text file i'm trying to do a IF - ELSE command. It's not working coz the value I load from the external file …

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## [Help with Caps Lock Function - CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-caps-lock-function-cs3/287075)

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**Author:** [@JinxBunny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JinxBunny)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-caps-lock-function-cs3/287075 "2009-04-25T17:36:48Z")

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Hey, I just need this simple function to change a movie script depending on wether the caps lock button is pressed or not, I have this so far is AS2 which works - var keyListener:Object = new Object(); keyListener.on…

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## [Projector file runs super slow in fullscreen mode](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-file-runs-super-slow-in-fullscreen-mode/287073)

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**Author:** [@ThePuzzleMaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ThePuzzleMaster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-file-runs-super-slow-in-fullscreen-mode/287073 "2009-04-25T17:17:43Z")

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I have created a flash application that runs crisp and smooth normally. However, when I set it to fullscreen using fscommand("fullscreen", "true"); Then it runs slow as heck. My cpu usage shoots up to the 90%'s on al…

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## [Type was not found or was not a compile-time constant: EVENT?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/type-was-not-found-or-was-not-a-compile-time-constant-event/287071)

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**Author:** [@jax23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jax23)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/type-was-not-found-or-was-not-a-compile-time-constant-event/287071 "2009-04-25T17:09:47Z")

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Im new to AS3 and just want to get my button (labled button1 in the properties instance box) to move me onto the next frame in the timeline(frame labled start) and play from there, when you hover over it . Button is o…

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## [Sound Spectrum Tutorials](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-spectrum-tutorials/287069)

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**Author:** [@andriusain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andriusain)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-spectrum-tutorials/287069 "2009-04-25T16:31:38Z")

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Hello World: Any of you know any good tutorials for making spectrum analyzers? I would like to learn how to make something like the following: http://flashden.net/item/spectrum-equalizer/16704 Thank you!!!

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## [\[Flash 8/AS2\] Help with XML, dropdown menu, and text boxes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-help-with-xml-dropdown-menu-and-text-boxes/287067)

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**Author:** [@nurhopsi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nurhopsi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-help-with-xml-dropdown-menu-and-text-boxes/287067 "2009-04-25T14:51:43Z")

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## [Need help for random motion](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-for-random-motion/287064)

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**Author:** [@Joselito31](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Joselito31)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-for-random-motion/287064 "2009-04-25T13:18:46Z")

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Hi there, could someone help me? I retrive this fla from web, where there are 3 mc floating with random motion( easing included) across the stage. Please, I need to have 3 different "ball\_mc" on the stage. Every ball ha…

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## [Car Trailer Physics](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/car-trailer-physics/287059)

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**Author:** [@mattj0070](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mattj0070)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/car-trailer-physics/287059 "2009-04-25T09:13:35Z")

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I am attempting to create a game in flash in which a user is required to drive a car with a trailer attached around various obstacles using the arrow keys. I am able to get the car working fine but I am having problems…

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## [ENTER FRAME event goes to every instance. why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enter-frame-event-goes-to-every-instance-why/287047)

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**Author:** [@miwoj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/miwoj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enter-frame-event-goes-to-every-instance-why/287047 "2009-04-25T00:42:50Z")

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my first post here. im kinda new to flash and actionscript. i have this problem, i created couple instances of movieclip with some simple animation inside, want it to animate when mouse is over, and animate backwards w…

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## [Insert word before dynamic TextField](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/insert-word-before-dynamic-textfield/287044)

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**Author:** [@split67](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/split67)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/insert-word-before-dynamic-textfield/287044 "2009-04-24T23:04:04Z")

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I searched the forums and couldn't find anything relevant to my issue. I'm creating 3 textfields and loading XML into them. What i need is to add a "label" before each textfield on the stage. For instance i'm pulling a c…

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## [Playing External FLV issue(s)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-external-flv-issue-s/287035)

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**Author:** [@htrain26](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/htrain26)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/playing-external-flv-issue-s/287035 "2009-04-24T20:59:32Z")

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OK, I'm trying to play an external .flv in a .swf and embed in a webpage. I feel like I'm doing everything correctly and everytime I create it, it works offline. When I upload all the files online, nothing shows up. W…

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## [QuickFix and Automatic Imports in Flex Builder Plugin for Eclipse?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quickfix-and-automatic-imports-in-flex-builder-plugin-for-eclipse/287031)

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**Author:** [@lava](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lava)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quickfix-and-automatic-imports-in-flex-builder-plugin-for-eclipse/287031 "2009-04-24T20:12:12Z")

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Hi, it's been a long time. I'm trying out the Flex Builder 3 Plugin for Eclipse, and it doesn't seem to have quick fix or automatic imports. I use those two features a lot with Java and FDT. I've been googling, but all…

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## [Arial font styles not applying](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arial-font-styles-not-applying/287030)

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**Author:** [@oaks03](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oaks03)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arial-font-styles-not-applying/287030 "2009-04-24T20:03:43Z")

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I'm having a strange issue with the Arial font in Flash CS4. I can create a text box and choose the Arial font. That appears to look like regular Arial text. However, if I want to choose a style (italic, bold, bold ita…

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## [Advanced Rollover Buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-rollover-buttons/287028)

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**Author:** [@pockets08](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pockets08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-rollover-buttons/287028 "2009-04-24T19:28:37Z")

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I was using the Advanced rollover buttons tutorial from Kirupa.com, but my question is, i noticed whne he made the named frames and all that for the actual movie clip. he used Tweening. Now. if i have my animation in fra…

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## [Original stage dimensions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/original-stage-dimensions/287027)

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**Author:** [@forumSteve](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/forumSteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/original-stage-dimensions/287027 "2009-04-24T18:44:36Z")

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I have a strange feeling that I'm missing something really simple and obvious here... I'm trying to place a displayobject at the bottom of the stage with scale mode set to exact fit. stageHeight returns the actual heig…

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## [Help with gallery from Kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-gallery-from-kirupa/287025)

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**Author:** [@dxith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dxith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-gallery-from-kirupa/287025 "2009-04-24T18:25:32Z")

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Hi dudes, Just wondering if anybody could give me a hand with the code. I don't know that much learning in process. Just simply want to add a fade out transition when going to the next image. Here is the code delay…

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## [\[AS3\] So, getting rid of tearing!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-so-getting-rid-of-tearing/287024)

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**Author:** [@Valaran](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Valaran)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-so-getting-rid-of-tearing/287024 "2009-04-24T18:13:08Z")

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Hello, okay so here is the deal, I've been trying to get rid of my incredibly annoying tearing for a while now, and I simply don't know what to try anymore, it just wont go away! I've tried switching around the tween…

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## [Any way to differentiate nested \_root references?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-differentiate-nested--root-references/287022)

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**Author:** [@ci5ic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ci5ic)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-way-to-differentiate-nested--root-references/287022 "2009-04-24T17:57:59Z")

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I'm sorry if this has been covered before, but I'm not even sure what the technical terms are that describe the problem, so it's difficult for me to search for a solution to this issue... I have a main swf file (basica…

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## [How to download function in string and execute it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-download-function-in-string-and-execute-it/287019)

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**Author:** [@charlo020](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/charlo020)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-download-function-in-string-and-execute-it/287019 "2009-04-24T17:00:12Z")

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Hello everyone, I would like to download a function as a string from my server into a Flash swf-document on the computer of a customer. So this download would be executed client-side. Then I would like to 'execute' the…

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## [Flash Xml Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-gallery/287018)

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**Author:** [@nedlymandico](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nedlymandico)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-gallery/287018 "2009-04-24T16:45:12Z")

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i made a flash gallery with xml code from a template. i changed all the pics and info in XML doc. After published everything works fine when i try to put it into my dreamweaver site it doesn't work. i see the background …

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## [Balloon on a string effect help needed!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/balloon-on-a-string-effect-help-needed/287017)

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**Author:** [@ianrendall](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ianrendall)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/balloon-on-a-string-effect-help-needed/287017 "2009-04-24T16:01:29Z")

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Hi guys, I really need some help with this one. I've searched the web and can't find anything. Basically, I'm making a Flash advert for a party company. I've got some balloons in it that randomly move about the stage…

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## [TextField text color changing (not animated)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfield-text-color-changing-not-animated/287014)

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**Author:** [@redelite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redelite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/textfield-text-color-changing-not-animated/287014 "2009-04-24T15:41:26Z")

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Say I have a class that extends TextField and I want to have it set a default text color to black (0x000000) when initiated. Easy enough. But then say, when the XML finishes loading and the user has decided to change the…

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## [Dragging button click menu with arrays - help needed!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragging-button-click-menu-with-arrays-help-needed/287013)

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**Author:** [@nemee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nemee)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dragging-button-click-menu-with-arrays-help-needed/287013 "2009-04-24T15:25:16Z")

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Hi there, I'm relatively inexperienced at actionscripting and I have to build a timeline based on this one: http://www.learner.org/interactives/dna/history.html I went through both the sliding and the dragging menu t…

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## [Resized stage, now I get script errors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resized-stage-now-i-get-script-errors/287010)

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**Author:** [@Cablestein](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Cablestein)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resized-stage-now-i-get-script-errors/287010 "2009-04-24T15:14:24Z")

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I just resized my stage, and I get output errors and my movie does not render correctly. Help! \[INDENT\]1 - Original movie size was 500x440. I built my entire Flash movie around this. Everything's working fine. 2 - No…

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## [Help actionscript 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-actionscript-3/287009)

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**Author:** [@tharan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tharan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-actionscript-3/287009 "2009-04-24T14:51:35Z")

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\[COLOR=#444443\]I have a created slide show using flash cs3 and actionscript 3. First file contain timer and when i test it it is working fine. then i created another file for preloader using UILoader class and source of …

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## [addEventListener to a Variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-to-a-variable/287008)

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**Author:** [@ruiganga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ruiganga)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-to-a-variable/287008 "2009-04-24T14:33:15Z")

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Hi I have a variable var pageState:uint = 0; The only values of that variable will be 0 (ZERO) and 1 (ONE). I need to set a kind of Event Listener. Each time the variable changes: if (pageState == 0){ x = 10; }…

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## [Shape tweening problem!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shape-tweening-problem/287003)

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**Author:** [@bboybeatle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bboybeatle)\
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**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shape-tweening-problem/287003 "2009-04-24T12:24:51Z")

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Its really annoying. im just tryin to make a lazer shoot round the page making a square shape. its jkust one stroked line with a shape tween on but it flips the line round the wrong way even though im only moving one end…

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## [AS2: Scaling an MC to the stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-scaling-an-mc-to-the-stage/287000)

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**Author:** [@J\_Mo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/J_Mo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-scaling-an-mc-to-the-stage/287000 "2009-04-24T09:56:10Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to scale an MC to any given stage after using "Stage.scaleMode = noScale" to create a full screen flash project? I would like the content of my project to be scaled depending on the stage size. At…

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