# flash

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## [From fl.transition.Tween to Tweener](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/from-fl-transition-tween-to-tweener/282533)

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**Author:** [@Beebs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Beebs)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/from-fl-transition-tween-to-tweener/282533 "2009-02-23T13:48:26Z")

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How to convert from native Adobe tween engine below to Tweener? Tween(obj:Object, prop:String, func:Function, begin:Number, finish:Number, duration:Number, useSeconds:Boolean = false) I am confused because I read i…

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## [Strange error ComboBox component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-error-combobox-component/282532)

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**Author:** [@codetale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/codetale)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-error-combobox-component/282532 "2009-02-23T13:12:29Z")

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i use fl.control.ComboBox mycombobox.visible = false; and it throw me a strange error, TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert fl.events::ComponentEvent@1b469d81 to CustomEvents.CosEvent. at fla…

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## [Dictionary and GC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dictionary-and-gc/282529)

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**Author:** [@codetale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/codetale)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dictionary-and-gc/282529 "2009-02-23T13:00:15Z")

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Ok, i know there already many Thread about the Dictionary object and ASVM GC and me have read almost all of them that me can found, but non of them answer my doubt. my question is, how the GC do on weak reference, chec…

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## [Trouble shoot a flash menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-shoot-a-flash-menu/282528)

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**Author:** [@last](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/last)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-shoot-a-flash-menu/282528 "2009-02-23T12:29:50Z")

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I have a (AS2)3+ multilevel flash drop down menu already created but it's buggy. Some of my sub menus appear in the wrong location more so if the previous submenu item contatined a subsub menu item . I have attached the …

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## [Contact form with php problem CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-with-php-problem-cs3/282527)

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**Author:** [@the13chapters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/the13chapters)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-with-php-problem-cs3/282527 "2009-02-23T12:11:38Z")

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Help, I've been trying various things to find a solution to a and b below.... but can't get hold of one on any forums as yet..... (a) clear message after I press the Send button and then bring up a thankyou message. …

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## [Detect MovieClip playhead](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-movieclip-playhead/282526)

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**Author:** [@koneko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/koneko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-movieclip-playhead/282526 "2009-02-23T10:59:14Z")

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How to detect the MovieClip playhead that is in play() condition or stop() in one frame ? Thx for any respond.

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## [Flex simple question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-simple-question/282525)

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**Author:** [@cpthk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cpthk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-simple-question/282525 "2009-02-23T10:01:14Z")

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Here is my main file: \<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?\> \<mx:Application xmlns:mx="\[L=http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml"\]http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml"\[/L\] layout="absolute" xmlns:comp="components.\*" initialize="xml…

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## [Help generating an thumbnail preview from xml loaded content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-generating-an-thumbnail-preview-from-xml-loaded-content/282524)

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**Author:** [@TRixation](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TRixation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-generating-an-thumbnail-preview-from-xml-loaded-content/282524 "2009-02-23T08:47:28Z")

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Hi there...I am busy working on a xml driven photo gallery where the number buttons for each picture are generated dynamically ie) 6 xml nodes....6 buttons generated labelled 1-6 and everything is working fine. I wan…

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## [\[CS3\] - Multiple commands onRelease](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-multiple-commands-onrelease/282518)

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**Author:** [@Dirk\_P\_Ho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dirk_P_Ho)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-multiple-commands-onrelease/282518 "2009-02-23T04:05:59Z")

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Hello there, I have a .swf that opens in a popup. At the conclusion of the clip, I have a button. I would like the button to redirect the parent window and close itself. stop(); btn\_join.onRelease = function() { …

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## [Controlling a cross-fade with buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-cross-fade-with-buttons/282517)

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**Author:** [@CallClass](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CallClass)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-cross-fade-with-buttons/282517 "2009-02-23T03:58:03Z")

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Dear Kirupa Users I need a button initiated cross-fade. I found the snippet below on an AS forum. I applied two of my own images to it and I've used it here: http://www.ksqdesign.com/signature/F...o/trantwo.html …

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## [Can I access XML nodeName?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-access-xml-nodename/282512)

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**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-access-xml-nodename/282512 "2009-02-23T03:30:11Z")

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Hi there, I load all my content via XML these days into my flash site, but I was wondering if there is a way to access the nodeName of the XML I am bringing in? Now I don't know if this is a very stupid way to do thing…

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## [Newbie question. Easier way to learn flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-question-easier-way-to-learn-flash/282511)

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**Author:** [@Raelyn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Raelyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-question-easier-way-to-learn-flash/282511 "2009-02-23T02:51:52Z")

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Hi, I just joined Kirupa. After trying (and failing) to get a grasp of Flash, I googled looking for a helpful forum, and and many signs pointed here. So I have wanted to learn flash for some years now, and every 3-6th …

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## [Passing data from nested SWF to main SWF help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-data-from-nested-swf-to-main-swf-help/282509)

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**Author:** [@AdobeAcolyte](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AdobeAcolyte)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-data-from-nested-swf-to-main-swf-help/282509 "2009-02-23T01:55:46Z")

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Hi there. I have a problem that has stumped me for days. My main SWF file, "working\_login.swf" has a movieclip that loads another SWF file, called "membership.swf". http://www.rsupra.com/members/working\_login.swf …

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## [Disappearing HBox and Button controls - removeAllChildren addChild Class issue?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disappearing-hbox-and-button-controls-removeallchildren-addchild-class-issue/282508)

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**Author:** [@superc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superc)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/disappearing-hbox-and-button-controls-removeallchildren-addchild-class-issue/282508 "2009-02-23T01:47:31Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a class that pops up a Panel with some text:Text and buttons (wrapped in an HBox) in it. This class extends a canvas (which I use as my DisplayObject wrapper). I addChild it to a 'master' canvas tha…

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## [Document Class + Preloading + Export on 1st Frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-class-preloading-export-on-1st-frame/282507)

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**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-class-preloading-export-on-1st-frame/282507 "2009-02-23T01:31:56Z")

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Hi everyone, long time no post \[smile\] After recently (finally) migrating to AS3, I've been having a problem with preloading and document classes...Say I have a library full of sounds and movie clips that are set to ex…

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## [I can't properly export the photo gallery (from the tutorial) into dreamweaver](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-properly-export-the-photo-gallery-from-the-tutorial-into-dreamweaver/282505)

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**Author:** [@Gryphon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gryphon)\
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**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-properly-export-the-photo-gallery-from-the-tutorial-into-dreamweaver/282505 "2009-02-23T00:59:17Z")

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Hello, I succesfully made the photo gallery from the "Create a Photo Gallery" Tutorial in flash. HOWEVER, what if I wanted to play it in my html page (dreamweaver cs4)? I exported the file (as a swf) into my html webpage…

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## [Screen ordering of Flash Movie (Z indexing, etc)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-ordering-of-flash-movie-z-indexing-etc/282502)

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**Author:** [@DavoDarts](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavoDarts)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/screen-ordering-of-flash-movie-z-indexing-etc/282502 "2009-02-23T00:36:37Z")

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Hi Guys, I have recently developed a flash movie for the Home page of my current employer. I am happy with everything about the movie, except for the fact that it does not allow a site menu to appear over it. The hom…

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## [Random Color Fill](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-color-fill/282501)

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**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-color-fill/282501 "2009-02-23T00:31:14Z")

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How can I fill a MovieClip with a random color using Actionscript 3?

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## [Preloader for a banner](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-a-banner/282499)

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**Author:** [@Parkaboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Parkaboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-a-banner/282499 "2009-02-23T00:23:10Z")

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Hi there I made this banner but because of the file size I need to make a preloader for it. http://thedogparticle.com/flash/uvr2.swf I was wondering if anyone could help me out or point me to a good tutorial. tha…

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## [Text input enlarges movie clip too much?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-input-enlarges-movie-clip-too-much/282491)

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**Author:** [@marroon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marroon)\
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**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-input-enlarges-movie-clip-too-much/282491 "2009-02-22T22:16:47Z")

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in CS4: public class TestComponent extends MovieClip{ var textInput:TextInput = new TextInput(); function TestComponent():void{ trace('textInput W x H: ' + textInput.width + 'x' + textInput.height…

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## [\[F8\] Can't get "loadBitmapSmoothed" to work with my custom slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-cant-get-loadbitmapsmoothed-to-work-with-my-custom-slideshow/282490)

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**Author:** [@PCGamre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PCGamre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/f8-cant-get-loadbitmapsmoothed-to-work-with-my-custom-slideshow/282490 "2009-02-22T22:11:53Z")

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Simple concept, but I must be missing something. HERE'S THE SETUP: \*\*1) \*\*I create 2 empty MCs: var container = s1HLD.createEmptyMovieClip("HLD1",2); var container = s1HLD.createEmptyMovieClip("HLD0",1); \*\*2) \*\*th…

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## [Loading Multiple Scenes in One Spot?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-scenes-in-one-spot/282487)

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**Author:** [@Munitalp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Munitalp)\
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**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-multiple-scenes-in-one-spot/282487 "2009-02-22T21:19:56Z")

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I am new to flash and trying to design a site -- Unfortunately I am currently stuck trying to get my scenes to all load in one place. I have 4 different buttons, Contact, Info, Profile, etc -- I am trying to get it wher…

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## [What is ByteArray and when/why would i use it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-bytearray-and-when-why-would-i-use-it/282483)

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**Author:** [@grandpaw\_broon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grandpaw_broon)\
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**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-bytearray-and-when-why-would-i-use-it/282483 "2009-02-22T21:16:11Z")

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Hi all, The title says it all really. Thanks \[smiley\]

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## [Get IOError url when running in browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-ioerror-url-when-running-in-browser/282481)

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**Author:** [@Pjanssen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pjanssen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-ioerror-url-when-running-in-browser/282481 "2009-02-22T21:06:51Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to get my swf to show the url of an attempted file loading operation when it fails (IOError). For some reason (security?) it works fine in the flash debug environment, but it doesn't in the browser. In f…

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## [Best flv scrubber?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-flv-scrubber/282480)

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**Author:** [@Neuhaus3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neuhaus3000)\
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**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/best-flv-scrubber/282480 "2009-02-22T20:45:46Z")

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Hello all, Anyone knows where to find a full featured scrubber script? (other than the great gotoAndLearn.com script) By full featured, I mean... - Preloader bar - Can travel the flv with a scroller - Supports cue po…

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## [Creating iPhone style picture "draggin/scrolling"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-iphone-style-picture-draggin-scrolling/282478)

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**Author:** [@Beren](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Beren)\
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**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-iphone-style-picture-draggin-scrolling/282478 "2009-02-22T20:37:14Z")

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Hi! I would like to make a picture gallery which you can scroll thru the thumbnails just like the iPhone style. I mean, to drag a row of thumbnails, letting the selected one to snap on the center with nice physics. Hah…

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## [Flash Xml photo gallery help/question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-photo-gallery-help-question/282477)

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**Author:** [@fayfalshhelp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fayfalshhelp)\
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**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-photo-gallery-help-question/282477 "2009-02-22T20:25:45Z")

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hi everyone, I'm a graphic designer, I learned basic flash but I didn't really get to learn any action script, I'm building a portfolio website, and I want one of the pages to be a gallery featuring my work. I want to h…

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## [Beginner: Expanding Mouse Over Rectangle](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginner-expanding-mouse-over-rectangle/282471)

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**Author:** [@ShinX001](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShinX001)\
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**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beginner-expanding-mouse-over-rectangle/282471 "2009-02-22T19:29:41Z")

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:stare: Hey, I know how to do general mosueover which cause cause new objects to load, or display a different frame in the timeline. What I wanted to know is how does one get it to do what looks like to be a motion tween…

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## [Scaling movie clips to windo size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-movie-clips-to-windo-size/282466)

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**Author:** [@jeros10](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeros10)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scaling-movie-clips-to-windo-size/282466 "2009-02-22T18:57:27Z")

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I have a flash document with movie clips in it that i want to scale depending on the monitor or window size. it looks great on 1024 x 768.....but not on small laptops, any suggestions??

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## [gotoAndPlay from different Movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-from-different-movieclip/282464)

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**Author:** [@ryrocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ryrocks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-from-different-movieclip/282464 "2009-02-22T17:42:33Z")

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Hi, Pretty straight forward question I think! I have a movieclip on the stage instance name: "man\_mc" and another movieclip on the stage named: "tree\_mc" At the end of the timeline in "man\_mc" I want to call the "t…

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