# flash

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## [Loading External SWF into MovieClip problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-into-movieclip-problem/280714)

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**Author:** [@DaveRoussel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DaveRoussel)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-into-movieclip-problem/280714 "2009-01-30T18:17:15Z")

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Hello everyone, I am a new forum user and new AS programmer (but an experienced OOP in C++/Java/.NET), now using Flash CS4 on a Windows XP Pro machine. Using pre-loader demos from the web I coded my first AS3 program…

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## [AS3 poplulate dynamic text fields on different frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-poplulate-dynamic-text-fields-on-different-frames/280712)

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**Author:** [@wuzzi2ya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wuzzi2ya)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-poplulate-dynamic-text-fields-on-different-frames/280712 "2009-01-30T17:12:56Z")

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I have an issue with my xml showing up in dynamic text fields that are on different frames. Attached is my as and xml. I have mc's with dynamic text fields within them. They are all on different frames. I have my as …

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## [Help Creating A SImple Button Flash CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-creating-a-simple-button-flash-cs3/280709)

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**Author:** [@lukeslytalker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lukeslytalker)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-creating-a-simple-button-flash-cs3/280709 "2009-01-30T16:36:37Z")

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This used to be so easy to do back in the day, but not any more. I'm trying to create a reeaaally simple button in Flash CS3 that on release goes to and plays the next frame. on (release,gotoAndPlay(nextFrame(); All …

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## [SoundMixer.computeSpectrum](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soundmixer-computespectrum/280705)

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**Author:** [@bimyou](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bimyou)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/soundmixer-computespectrum/280705 "2009-01-30T15:51:58Z")

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Came across this great code for a simple mp3 player with audio spectrum on another site. Works and looks great! Thing is, I have multiple players .swf on a single .html page. When one mp3 is playing all the other playe…

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## [Multiple XML photo gallery thumbnails question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-xml-photo-gallery-thumbnails-question/280699)

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**Author:** [@naturesrat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/naturesrat)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-xml-photo-gallery-thumbnails-question/280699 "2009-01-30T14:57:34Z")

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Hi, i’m looking for some quick help with my photo gallery I have it set up to load multiple XML files, but, when you select a new book/xml, i want it the thumbnails to refresh starting with thumbnail #1, instead of wher…

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## [FLV Player - Two Load Video Questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player-two-load-video-questions/280697)

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**Author:** [@subtrend](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/subtrend)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-player-two-load-video-questions/280697 "2009-01-30T14:24:49Z")

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Hi Guys, I was wondering if you could help me out and point me in the right direction. Maybe the answer is obvious and I am just missing something, but here are my questions: 1) I am working on a custom FLV player fo…

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## [onLoad -attachSound question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onload-attachsound-question/280696)

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**Author:** [@ralphiedee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ralphiedee)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onload-attachsound-question/280696 "2009-01-30T14:14:46Z")

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my main fla's root timeline has two buttons first plays sound on (release) {mainaudio = new Sound(this); mainaudio.attachSound("plp\_clip"); mainaudio.start(0, 99); } second stops sound on (release) {mainau…

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## [Automating mp3 streaming to frame labels](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/automating-mp3-streaming-to-frame-labels/280694)

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**Author:** [@doodark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/doodark)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/automating-mp3-streaming-to-frame-labels/280694 "2009-01-30T13:53:28Z")

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Hi there. I am building a flash site that in one of the sections requires inidividual mp3 playback. I have 4 artists, all on the same timeline, distinguished by frame labels. I have created an mp3 player, with the atta…

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## [Mirroring dynamic XML content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mirroring-dynamic-xml-content/280693)

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**Author:** [@j\_grubbe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/j_grubbe)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mirroring-dynamic-xml-content/280693 "2009-01-30T13:13:35Z")

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Hello there, I'm trying to make a banner with a dynamic news slider (News copy+header + picture). For this I found this fantastic tutorial, which was exactly what I needed. http://www.faustocarrera.com.ar/v2/automated-…

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## [Interval and variable to function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interval-and-variable-to-function/280692)

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**Author:** [@2\_C](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/2_C)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interval-and-variable-to-function/280692 "2009-01-30T13:12:33Z")

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Well hellou! How do I pass a variable to function when callling it with interval. This: doFlip(1); to something like this: myInterval = setInterval(doFlip(1),2000);

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## [Projector maximize button press Event?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-maximize-button-press-event/280688)

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**Author:** [@spectator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spectator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/projector-maximize-button-press-event/280688 "2009-01-30T12:30:58Z")

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Hi all :). I was wondering is there such thing as Listener which listens for maximize button press?

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## [Resizing different sized images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resizing-different-sized-images/280685)

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**Author:** [@Reinhardt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Reinhardt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resizing-different-sized-images/280685 "2009-01-30T11:56:40Z")

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Hi there! Ok im new here and to Flash programing... so its safe to assume that i know close to zip. :h: I've based it on the "XML and Flash Photo Gallery" tutorial by one of the guys on here. The centering bit i looked a…

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## [ActionScript or PHP for this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-or-php-for-this/280684)

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**Author:** [@IanCremona](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IanCremona)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-or-php-for-this/280684 "2009-01-30T11:34:53Z")

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Hey, I've got an \<event\> xml feed, each \<event\> has multiple \<player\>'s. And I have a \<playerProfile\> feed. what principle do you suggest I use to display the \<playerProfile\>'s when an event is clicked? Thanks Ian

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## [Help Proportional scaling MovieClips relative to stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-proportional-scaling-movieclips-relative-to-stage/280680)

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**Author:** [@Terraform](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Terraform)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-proportional-scaling-movieclips-relative-to-stage/280680 "2009-01-30T10:31:32Z")

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Hello I need some assistance on how to proportionally scale multiple movieClips relative to the stage size. I understand movieclip placement relative to the stage, and I have been using a code to scale MovieClips as a…

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## [ActionScript challenge (im struggling)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-challenge-im-struggling/280678)

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**Author:** [@simononestop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simononestop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscript-challenge-im-struggling/280678 "2009-01-30T10:09:11Z")

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I am struggling to write a piece of script which is part of my fencing estmator. If any one can help me I would be well chuffed!! We sell fencing in 3m, 2.4m and 1.8m panels. I need to write a function which finds the …

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## [Multi Level Flash Horizontla menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-level-flash-horizontla-menu/280676)

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**Author:** [@last](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/last)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multi-level-flash-horizontla-menu/280676 "2009-01-30T08:35:48Z")

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I am trying to create a mulitlevel horizontal flash drop down menu. It's coming along but I have a few issues. 1) I would like to make the text in my Main Menu a different size say (16) and the one in in my sub menu say…

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## [MX 2004 help w hit test](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-2004-help-w-hit-test/280674)

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**Author:** [@marshen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marshen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-2004-help-w-hit-test/280674 "2009-01-30T07:53:23Z")

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need help with a pipe it wont load the "pipe Mario" when he hits the pipe any help would be great

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## [Preload the same movie as in AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preload-the-same-movie-as-in-as2/280672)

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**Author:** [@kookaburra](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kookaburra)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preload-the-same-movie-as-in-as2/280672 "2009-01-30T06:59:47Z")

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I'm working on test.fla, with document class test.as. I write the following code to test.as \[AS\] package { import flash.display.MovieClip; import flash.events.\*; import flash.utils.getTimer; //Other M…

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## [Detecting a Spoof Client](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-a-spoof-client/280670)

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**Author:** [@anonp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anonp)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-a-spoof-client/280670 "2009-01-30T06:06:24Z")

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We have a client / server setup and the client is a Flex application. We are afraid that hackers can eavesdrop the client / server exchange and connect to the server with a spoof client. How do we make sure a client t…

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## [Help me with rotation!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-with-rotation/280669)

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**Author:** [@OriginalSup3rma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OriginalSup3rma)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-with-rotation/280669 "2009-01-30T05:39:23Z")

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Okay, so I'm creating a pretty neat game where the player must defend a planet from being invaded from ascii space creatures...:shh: I currently have a 'world' movieclip that I place various buildings on so when you ho…

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## [Full browser Flash site doc type issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-browser-flash-site-doc-type-issue/280664)

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**Author:** [@Kaotik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kaotik)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-browser-flash-site-doc-type-issue/280664 "2009-01-30T02:59:35Z")

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I have to launch a full browser Flash site tonight, all is working great except one issue. The doc type which should be a validated working doc type (below) is throwing my whole flash to the top of the page leaving about…

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## [Mouse Enabled trouble](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-enabled-trouble/280663)

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**Author:** [@cdiamond](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cdiamond)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-enabled-trouble/280663 "2009-01-30T02:46:14Z")

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Well im creating a btn using the = new Textfield(); method and then adding a listener: playBtn.addListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN,Play) the only thing is when I create the textfield it uses the text cursor when I hover…

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## [Problem With Undefined Property](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-undefined-property/280662)

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**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-undefined-property/280662 "2009-01-30T02:40:42Z")

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Hey, I'm having a little trouble with the properties of an instance of a specific class. Here's and example of the code I am using: package { import flash.display.MovieClip; import flash.events.\*; public …

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## [Dynamic gradient, need solution!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-gradient-need-solution/280656)

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**Author:** [@antweks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/antweks)\
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**Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-gradient-need-solution/280656 "2009-01-30T00:15:09Z")

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Hey! I'm new here and I need some good solution. I will be very greatful to any comment here. Need to animate logo with dynamic gradient. See attach Logo consists in 3 mc's. Left ring, '118' and right ring. The rings hav…

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## [Help with creating user customized flashes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-creating-user-customized-flashes/280650)

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**Author:** [@luckywolf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/luckywolf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-creating-user-customized-flashes/280650 "2009-01-29T22:48:53Z")

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Does anyone have a tutorial or a way for me to learn how things like the custom tombstone generator and other flash site that have you type in a word, colors and images to create a custom flash or image? Need to know thi…

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## [Using elements not defined in first frame of a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-elements-not-defined-in-first-frame-of-a-movieclip/280643)

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**Author:** [@lenny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lenny)\
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**Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-elements-not-defined-in-first-frame-of-a-movieclip/280643 "2009-01-29T21:35:24Z")

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Hi all \[smile\] I've finally made the leap in to AS3 - it seems much nicer and easier than any of its predecessors but I'm still getting stuck on the odd thing. This is something I haven't been able to resolve with Go…

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## [\[Flash CS3\] AS 2 - Current Frame + n frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-as-2-current-frame-n-frames/280642)

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**Author:** [@Maroneyi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maroneyi)\
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**Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-as-2-current-frame-n-frames/280642 "2009-01-29T21:08:35Z")

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Hello, In my flash file I would like to be able to click a button and jump a head by "n" frames from the current frame (as opposed to jumping to a predetermined frame). Something similar to (but obviously a bit more co…

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## [Flash animation: What doe I call it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-animation-what-doe-i-call-it/280640)

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**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\
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**Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-animation-what-doe-i-call-it/280640 "2009-01-29T20:05:01Z")

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I created a Flash animation that shows how a certain technical thing works. The user clicks buttons to show different scenarios, play/pause/rewind/delete, and enter and exit help tutorials. Up to now I've informally re…

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## [Drag and Drop Action Scripting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-action-scripting/280635)

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**Author:** [@MC\_Klaw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MC_Klaw)\
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**Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-drop-action-scripting/280635 "2009-01-29T19:06:26Z")

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Hey everyone, I am loading the movie below into level 500. The coding below is not working, I know the problem is with (level500.classfmc.droptarget == "/targetclassfmc") Not sure how to setup the "/targetclassf\_mc" …

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## [Match size tool - did they really do it this way?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/match-size-tool-did-they-really-do-it-this-way/280633)

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**Author:** [@daneyuleb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daneyuleb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/match-size-tool-did-they-really-do-it-this-way/280633 "2009-01-29T18:52:17Z")

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Again...am I missing something here, or are the programming choices Adobe made this half-assed? In the alignment window, you can match size from one object to another. But it will only make the smaller object match t…

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