# flash

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## [Problems sending mail with PHP, can you send from Flash with formMail.pl?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-sending-mail-with-php-can-you-send-from-flash-with-formmail-pl/274645)

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**Author:** [@shanmarkshan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shanmarkshan)\
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**Last updated:** [November 2, 2008, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-sending-mail-with-php-can-you-send-from-flash-with-formmail-pl/274645 "2008-11-02T00:33:07Z")

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Hi, I am at wits end. I have a simple contact for on my web site. I built it just as the tutorial instructed and it's just not working. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? This is the Action Script for the form…

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## [Bones trouble](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bones-trouble/274642)

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**Author:** [@smkirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smkirupa)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bones-trouble/274642 "2008-11-01T23:16:35Z")

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How do you scale a character made of bones? The free-transform tool just breaks it apart. ::EDIT:: Nevermind, you must make it a symbol to do that.

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## [Error selecting title in Array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-selecting-title-in-array/274639)

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**Author:** [@nitrocrime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nitrocrime)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-selecting-title-in-array/274639 "2008-11-01T21:13:26Z")

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Hello Kirupa users I am working on a PathFinder It is working pretty well but i have a problem detecting walls In my Array i only user 0 and 1 The 0 is a walkable and 1 is a wall I user this calculation to determen…

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## [Monitoring event listeners,](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/monitoring-event-listeners/274637)

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**Author:** [@HMPoweredMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HMPoweredMan)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/monitoring-event-listeners/274637 "2008-11-01T18:56:27Z")

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Is there a way to see all the event listeners that are on memory?

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## [Loader and ADDED\_TO\_STAGE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-and-added-to-stage/274630)

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**Author:** [@HMPoweredMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HMPoweredMan)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-and-added-to-stage/274630 "2008-11-01T16:38:06Z")

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I have a loader loading an external .swf In my external .swf I have this this.addEventListener(Event.ADDED\_TO\_STAGE,addedToStage) function addedToStage(event:Event):void { if(gameStarted == false){ stag…

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## [Defining input text format and disable key press on textfield](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/defining-input-text-format-and-disable-key-press-on-textfield/274629)

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**Author:** [@felipegm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/felipegm)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/defining-input-text-format-and-disable-key-press-on-textfield/274629 "2008-11-01T15:50:39Z")

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Hi i'm have a input form, where the users put their data like birth dates, phone numbers, and messagens. But I need to especify if the inputs to number only, text online. Also, the message field, should not allow …

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## [Need help peeling an image from one location & placing it at another location](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-peeling-an-image-from-one-location-placing-it-at-another-location/274626)

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**Author:** [@Dominick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dominick)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-peeling-an-image-from-one-location-placing-it-at-another-location/274626 "2008-11-01T15:14:24Z")

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I am trying to create a banner similar to the one located at http://www.wallhogs.com/ I found a component called Peel-It Flash that would allow me to create the peel effect, but I am not exactly sure how I create the …

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## [Next Highest Depth in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/next-highest-depth-in-as3/274624)

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**Author:** [@Ricky55](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ricky55)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/next-highest-depth-in-as3/274624 "2008-11-01T14:13:24Z")

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I have a test FLA with four movie clips that when the user rolls over them I want them to rise to the top, I have some AS2 code for this but I'm struggling to convert it. Can any one provide me with some sample code? …

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## [Find out total editing hours?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-out-total-editing-hours/274616)

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**Author:** [@stockdill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stockdill)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/find-out-total-editing-hours/274616 "2008-11-01T12:45:11Z")

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Hi I am a teacher and i use flash to create games for my classes. I am making reference to this in a claim for Continuing Professional Development. As you all know using and learning Flash from scratch is very time consu…

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## [Courses in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/courses-in-as3/274615)

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**Author:** [@smallDot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smallDot)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/courses-in-as3/274615 "2008-11-01T10:26:27Z")

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Hi every one I am asking if you can refer me best institute or university that offers AS3 training and certificate. (in your country). Best regards

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## [VerifyError on listing directory in AIR / Flex](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/verifyerror-on-listing-directory-in-air-flex/274612)

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**Author:** [@simultech](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/simultech)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/verifyerror-on-listing-directory-in-air-flex/274612 "2008-11-01T06:59:46Z")

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Hi All, Just testing out attempting to read a directory, but cannot seem to. The error I get is: VerifyError: Error #1068: flash.filesystem.File and flash.filesystem.File cannot be reconciled. I've checked both Go…

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## [Random text within or being called to a string](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-text-within-or-being-called-to-a-string/274606)

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**Author:** [@Turismo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Turismo)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-text-within-or-being-called-to-a-string/274606 "2008-11-01T01:50:16Z")

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Hi all! \[image\] I'm having difficulty with a particular script. I have set up a banner for a game project. The banner uses ActionScript to create a text typing effect within a speech bubble box. Now, I wish to call r…

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## [Center movie clip in the stage - ActionScript 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-movie-clip-in-the-stage-actionscript-3/274603)

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**Author:** [@biztaty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/biztaty)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/center-movie-clip-in-the-stage-actionscript-3/274603 "2008-10-31T23:23:45Z")

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Hi, How to make sure that my movie clip is always centered in the stage? For example if the flash movie is resized, my movie would take the screen width and always be placed in the center, i think it has something …

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## [Flash Mx Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-slideshow/274598)

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**Author:** [@prontoflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prontoflash)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-mx-slideshow/274598 "2008-10-31T22:20:53Z")

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Hi all, i'm trying to modify the slideshow for multiple xml gallery. I have the code on the first frame and I want to load another xml (aria.xml) ,but if I use on(release){ xmlData.load("aria.xml"); } it work but no…

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## [Drop down menu - Event listener](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drop-down-menu-event-listener/274597)

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**Author:** [@SMG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SMG)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drop-down-menu-event-listener/274597 "2008-10-31T21:24:01Z")

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I moved this to the AS3 forum

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## [Preventing XML Caching](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preventing-xml-caching/274596)

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**Author:** [@bluecube](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bluecube)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preventing-xml-caching/274596 "2008-10-31T21:01:17Z")

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How does one prevent an XML file from being cached in a flash video player, published in CS3? This is what I'm doing, but it doesn't seem to be working. xmlLoader.load(new URLRequest("featured.xml?" + random(9999)); N…

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## [\[Flash 8/AS2\] Best way to pass color variable from xml to MC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-best-way-to-pass-color-variable-from-xml-to-mc/274594)

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**Author:** [@sw2geeks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sw2geeks)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-as2-best-way-to-pass-color-variable-from-xml-to-mc/274594 "2008-10-31T20:20:57Z")

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I have an XML file that is passing the color that is needed on a movie clip. I can make the color variable in the XML the actual HEX number and that works fine. Example: //XML \<ColorData\> \<!--1001--\> \<ClipCo…

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## [Transition Effects Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-effects-question/274593)

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**Author:** [@skelebunny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skelebunny)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-effects-question/274593 "2008-10-31T20:11:13Z")

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I'm trying to figure out how to trigger my Transition effects when I click on a button to go to another section of my site. I've read up on how to create the Transition Class, I know how to create one, just not sure how …

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## [CS3 fla won't compile in Flash CS4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-fla-wont-compile-in-flash-cs4/274591)

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**Author:** [@Total\_Eclipse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Total_Eclipse)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-fla-wont-compile-in-flash-cs4/274591 "2008-10-31T19:53:58Z")

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Hey everyone. We just downloaded a demo of Flash CS4 and decided to try and recompile our game in it, so that we could try the new Hardware Acceleration mode. However, when compiling, all we got was a 1KB file (inste…

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## [Flash to CMD prompt](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-cmd-prompt/274589)

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**Author:** [@spam\_killer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spam_killer)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-to-cmd-prompt/274589 "2008-10-31T19:09:31Z")

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Hello guy, can anyone tell me how can I pass variable and command to CMD.exe from flash file? I mean, I want to replace .bat file using .swf Okay, let say I want to copy file from my desktop to drive D:/ If I use Com…

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## [Using vectors (typed arrays) with Flex 3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-vectors-typed-arrays-with-flex-3/274588)

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**Author:** [@somerandomdude](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/somerandomdude)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-vectors-typed-arrays-with-flex-3/274588 "2008-10-31T19:03:48Z")

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I've downloaded Flex 3 and got it working, and I'm trying to create a vector array of integers using the line of code below, but when i compile I get an error highlighting "Vector" and saying it's not a compile time cons…

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## [As2 #include connecting to XmL](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-include-connecting-to-xml/274585)

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**Author:** [@Papaprime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Papaprime)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-include-connecting-to-xml/274585 "2008-10-31T18:13:21Z")

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I have a few includes in my flash file that need to grab content from an xml flash retrieval set up. I know nothing of XML, so I don't know how to properly phrase my #include. Currently, it looks like this: include…

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## [Identical .swfs two different results](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/identical-swfs-two-different-results/274584)

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**Author:** [@ralphiedee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ralphiedee)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/identical-swfs-two-different-results/274584 "2008-10-31T18:13:21Z")

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I have two slideshows, PortfolioA and PortfolioB they are exactly the same except for the pics in each xml file. If you go to the link \[L= HERE\]http://dagwaremedia.com/AYSM2.0/aysmindex.html\[/L\] select Portfolio A - …

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## [ContextMenu not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contextmenu-not-working/274582)

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**Author:** [@marbuckim](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marbuckim)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contextmenu-not-working/274582 "2008-10-31T17:41:25Z")

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Hi I need help please. Would appreciate very much if someone can help me on this. I have this very simple flash CS3 file. I am loading an external swf file into swf and \[COLOR=#ff0000\]ContextMenu\[/COLOR\] is not working o…

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## [Open links in main browser window from swf pop-up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-links-in-main-browser-window-from-swf-pop-up/274579)

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**Author:** [@goyo1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/goyo1)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-links-in-main-browser-window-from-swf-pop-up/274579 "2008-10-31T17:17:14Z")

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acs3 Actionscript 2 Hi there, I am building a Flash interactive map that opens in a pop-up window from several pages on the site. This flash doc has buttons that suppose to open pages back in the window that the flash…

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## [Please help, im building my first flash site and need help with displaying sections!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-im-building-my-first-flash-site-and-need-help-with-displaying-sections/274578)

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**Author:** [@oceanic\_seventh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oceanic_seventh)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-im-building-my-first-flash-site-and-need-help-with-displaying-sections/274578 "2008-10-31T17:14:42Z")

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Thanks for looking! i am making my first flash site, and im not sure what to do next in regards to navigating through the site. I have different sections, home, info, hardware, equipment, etc, but im not sure how to mak…

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## [onRollOver not working but onRelease does...help! :)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrollover-not-working-but-onrelease-does-help/274577)

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**Author:** [@almaline03](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/almaline03)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onrollover-not-working-but-onrelease-does-help/274577 "2008-10-31T17:13:51Z")

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I have two buttons. Each one calls in an external swf. I would like one of them to call it in onRollOver but nothing happens. It works fine when I change it to onRelease. Any help? This is the code I have for the two. …

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## [String vs. Value Object memory usage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-vs-value-object-memory-usage/274574)

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**Author:** [@embinder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/embinder)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/string-vs-value-object-memory-usage/274574 "2008-10-31T16:45:54Z")

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Does anyone know how much more memory a value object uses in comparison to a string. For example if I am passing a large amount of value objects through local connection will it use a lot more memory than just passing…

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## [Dynamically populating an array SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-populating-an-array-swfs/274572)

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**Author:** [@veniceflasher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/veniceflasher)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-populating-an-array-swfs/274572 "2008-10-31T16:33:11Z")

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I'm having a bunch of trouble using a loader to populate an array. I'm trying to use one loader contained in a loop along with the push method. Is this possible to use a single loader or do I need to create an array of l…

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## [TL scrubbing crashes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tl-scrubbing-crashes/274571)

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**Author:** [@Esseti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esseti)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tl-scrubbing-crashes/274571 "2008-10-31T16:27:09Z")

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Do you experience them too? I crash every time I have 1-2 filters (mainly blur/tint/alpha). I'm running Vista x64.

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