# flash

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## [Flash Publishing - writing over older files?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-publishing-writing-over-older-files/270510)

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**Author:** [@malbuddy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/malbuddy)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-publishing-writing-over-older-files/270510 "2008-09-10T16:47:59Z")

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Wondering if anyone can offer suggestions on what I'm missing. I create a wonderful flash file.. with or without video. I publish the files and upload to the web. Everything works beautifully. However if ever I need …

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## [Question about if conditions - load/unload movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-if-conditions-load-unload-movie/270509)

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**Author:** [@thinkpink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thinkpink)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-if-conditions-load-unload-movie/270509 "2008-09-10T16:42:00Z")

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Hi, First I want to say how much I appreciate kirupa.com. I am still an amateur but I have learned so much from this site. Thanks! I have created a simple little slideshow that dynamically loads external images. I didn…

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## [Expanding boxes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-boxes/270503)

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**Author:** [@DLS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DLS)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-boxes/270503 "2008-09-10T16:04:25Z")

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hiya guys I was hoping someone could help me make this effect found here: http://gdinteractive.com/ So far i tried making a movie clip that expands when u move over it and contracts when mouse off but i am unsure how…

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## [Invoking a Function in a Class on a Mouse Event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invoking-a-function-in-a-class-on-a-mouse-event/270501)

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**Author:** [@nifty\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nifty_)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invoking-a-function-in-a-class-on-a-mouse-event/270501 "2008-09-10T15:54:26Z")

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hey there folks, need a little hand, i am trying to activate a function within a class on a mouse rollover -this is AS2 in CS3 and i have the following in my Class.as: private function mouseEvents(new\_pane, pane\_nam…

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## [Load multiple variables separated by enter - so difficult](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-multiple-variables-separated-by-enter-so-difficult/270499)

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**Author:** [@pinino](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pinino)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-multiple-variables-separated-by-enter-so-difficult/270499 "2008-09-10T15:41:32Z")

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Hi guys! I have a very hard problem and and search and I try everything and nothing seems to work \[image\] I need to make something like login component... but only with "number codes" (not USER and PASSWORD). The use…

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## [How to set to off by default a FLV Component Mute Button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-set-to-off-by-default-a-flv-component-mute-button/270498)

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**Author:** [@kativo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kativo)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-set-to-off-by-default-a-flv-component-mute-button/270498 "2008-09-10T15:40:05Z")

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hi i have this problem. I load a video in Flash Cs3 as a flv component with only a play and a mute buttons. When loading this movie in the html page, i would like that it is muted by default. How can i control the mute …

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## [Flash Contact Form Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-contact-form-problem/270497)

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**Author:** [@kitster79](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kitster79)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-contact-form-problem/270497 "2008-09-10T15:32:54Z")

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Hello, I have created a flash form and I am trying to figure out what mistake I have made in my code as it is not sending the data. Here is my action script and php code below...Can any one help me identify the error …

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## [XML onPress Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-onpress-problem/270490)

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**Author:** [@SopaSeco](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SopaSeco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-onpress-problem/270490 "2008-09-10T14:21:17Z")

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hi, i have a little trouble with my xml menu, i have this code, but went i call my full image and try to upload doesn't work. I try to put my full image in and Movie Clip with the name of contenedor. But appear a message…

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## [TypeError: Error #1010: ..WHY?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1010-why/270489)

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**Author:** [@dragonfly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dragonfly)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1010-why/270489 "2008-09-10T14:20:34Z")

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Hello, I'm just starting with AS3 and am confused by this error: TypeError: Error #1010: A term is undefined and has no properties. at com. It occurs when I don't remove an event listener that is called for Event…

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## [LoadMovie NOT random order](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-not-random-order/270487)

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**Author:** [@kcladdagh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kcladdagh)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-not-random-order/270487 "2008-09-10T14:06:03Z")

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I have a an array of external swfs set to load in random order each time page is loaded. The trouble is that there is often a repeat of the same swf 2 or 3 times in a row. Is there a way to eliminate the repeat or set th…

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## [Flash Projector and other files in one unique file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-projector-and-other-files-in-one-unique-file/270482)

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**Author:** [@felipegm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/felipegm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-projector-and-other-files-in-one-unique-file/270482 "2008-09-10T13:05:42Z")

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Hi I produced a flash projector for CD, and it loads several swf and pictures from the child folders. Is there a way of compacting the projector in one single exe file? thanks

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## [Dispatchevent to Child](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatchevent-to-child/270481)

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**Author:** [@Jareish](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jareish)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dispatchevent-to-child/270481 "2008-09-10T12:26:10Z")

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I've got 2 files. Main.swf loads text.swf and then dispatches an event to text.swf to let it know what text to load in it's textfield. After reading ton's of tutorials and googling for hours I still can't figure it out. …

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## [Expanding flash banner](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-flash-banner/270479)

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**Author:** [@2\_C](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/2_C)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-flash-banner/270479 "2008-09-10T11:38:31Z")

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Hello. I should deliver for my client two swf -files, for a expanding banner. So can thease be files differend pixel size? Or should both be same size as the expanded swf (bigger one), and smaller one with transparent ba…

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## [Linking Flash Menu with HTML Page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-flash-menu-with-html-page/270477)

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**Author:** [@kamakshi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kamakshi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/linking-flash-menu-with-html-page/270477 "2008-09-10T11:32:19Z")

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Hi , Please let me know How to Link Flash Menu with HTML Page . Your reply is highly appreciated. Thanks ,

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## [When to use 'runtime bitmap caching'?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-to-use-runtime-bitmap-caching/270473)

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**Author:** [@soulty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soulty)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-to-use-runtime-bitmap-caching/270473 "2008-09-10T11:03:53Z")

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As title says.. when is the appropriate and most efficient way to use runtime bitmap caching. For instance: Say I have a circular prize wheel with text in each slice (all vector). This mc is placed on the root director…

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## [How to display dynamic images from reading a file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-display-dynamic-images-from-reading-a-file/270466)

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**Author:** [@mianrizwanali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mianrizwanali)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-display-dynamic-images-from-reading-a-file/270466 "2008-09-10T10:04:56Z")

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Hello, I'm reading a file using this var my\_lv:LoadVars = new LoadVars(); my\_lv.load("data.txt"); my\_lv.onLoad = function(success) { if (success) { trace('called'); path = this.pic1; path2 = this.pic2; } } …

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## [EclipseMonkey script for Flex users](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eclipsemonkey-script-for-flex-users/270465)

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**Author:** [@mishonis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mishonis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eclipsemonkey-script-for-flex-users/270465 "2008-09-10T10:04:22Z")

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Hi, I wrote this script for Eclipse Monkey, an Eclipse plugin, that automates some AS3 development tasks. Details about the mokney here: http://panellabs.net/2008/06/01/generate-actionscript-3-code-with-eclipse-monkey-fl…

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## [Problem with dynamic text box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-dynamic-text-box/270458)

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**Author:** [@ElmGoodie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ElmGoodie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-dynamic-text-box/270458 "2008-09-10T08:22:53Z")

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Hey there! Ok, so I’m pretty new to AS3, and I have a question. Here’s the code: import flash.filters.GlowFilter; addEventListener(Event.ENTER\_FRAME, createNewBox); addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN, startTheDr…

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## [cacheAsBitmap Problema](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cacheasbitmap-problema/270456)

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**Author:** [@smsmforyou](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smsmforyou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cacheasbitmap-problema/270456 "2008-09-10T07:40:40Z")

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i have problema in this code it's NewsBar the problema in \[COLOR="Red"\]cachAsBitmap\[/COLOR\] its mask the lastest movieclip and logo but others didn't \[COLOR="RoyalBlue"\]targ.cacheAsBitmap = true; mask.cacheAsBitmap …

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## [hitTest issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-issue/270454)

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**Author:** [@outlaw\_xXx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/outlaw_xXx)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-issue/270454 "2008-09-10T07:04:04Z")

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Ok here is the deal: I made 3 objects and assigned a tween for each one, like so var redTween:Tween = new Tween(newRed, "y", Strong.easeOut, 500, 10, GetRandomRange(10,18), true); var greenTween:Tween = new Tween(ne…

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## [2 pop ups in same window](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-pop-ups-in-same-window/270453)

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**Author:** [@paulus333](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paulus333)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-pop-ups-in-same-window/270453 "2008-09-10T06:14:01Z")

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hi i wanted to do some html pop ups from flash and used this kirupa tutorial http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx/centered\_popup.htm works great but now i need to have 2 of these movies in the same page, and i want t…

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## [AS3 loading and controlling external SWF movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loading-and-controlling-external-swf-movie/270449)

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**Author:** [@TheMagicMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TheMagicMan)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-loading-and-controlling-external-swf-movie/270449 "2008-09-10T04:23:24Z")

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I'm able to load the actual external SWF movie, but I can't seem to control it. I have already built a controller for my flash video player. The problem now is it only plays FLV and I want it to be able to take in SWF …

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## [Sliding Navigation Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-navigation-help/270444)

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**Author:** [@ihookcreative](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ihookcreative)\
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**Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-navigation-help/270444 "2008-09-10T00:36:39Z")

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Hello Everyone - We are working on this \[COLOR=#810081\]Site\[/COLOR\] and we need to make the navigation slide based on a percentage so it is smooth and moves a little bit based on mouse position when over the navigation…

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## [AS3 load external swf file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-load-external-swf-file/270442)

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**Author:** [@RJkey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RJkey)\
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**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-load-external-swf-file/270442 "2008-09-09T23:59:36Z")

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Hi, I tried to load a swf file stored at the same path as my current load file I try to load an external swf file that is stored at the same path as my current Main.fla. I got some strange error like: Type…

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## [This should be easy to answer - Is this possible?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-should-be-easy-to-answer-is-this-possible/270441)

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**Author:** [@TomNez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TomNez)\
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**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-should-be-easy-to-answer-is-this-possible/270441 "2008-09-09T23:56:51Z")

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Hi all. So I've been doing Flash for some time now and I have a client that has asked me of something that I honestly don't know can be done or not. They want one .swf file in an html page that when you click around in i…

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## [Form validation before sending an email](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-validation-before-sending-an-email/270439)

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**Author:** [@yakahughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yakahughes)\
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**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/form-validation-before-sending-an-email/270439 "2008-09-09T22:55:47Z")

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Hey, I have a form that users fill out, and it sends me an email. To build this, I use PHP in the way described on a tutorial I found here on Kirupa.com: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/flash\_php\_email.ht…

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## [AS2 math question. Show whole # + 1 decimal](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-math-question-show-whole-1-decimal/270437)

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**Author:** [@bobcahill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobcahill)\
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**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-math-question-show-whole-1-decimal/270437 "2008-09-09T22:20:10Z")

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I can't remember how to do this. I have a set of numbers that are esentailly like follows: 323.3434456764 4.349075639 5654.64547290477347 I need to truncate the number to show the whole number as well as the first de…

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## [Preloading all jpgs in background](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-all-jpgs-in-background/270434)

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**Author:** [@peejay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/peejay)\
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**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-all-jpgs-in-background/270434 "2008-09-09T21:31:18Z")

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Hi, I have a gallery that loads external jpg's. I'd like to have the gallery start and while viewing the images, the rest are loading in the background. Any ideas where I can find out how to do this? Thanks,

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## [Need help - XML Photo Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-xml-photo-gallery/270432)

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**Author:** [@jmazz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jmazz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-xml-photo-gallery/270432 "2008-09-09T21:14:48Z")

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Hey all. First off I want to say how great this site is. I just stumbled upon the Flash tutorials today and have been having a blast with them. Really informative and easy to follow. I'm totally an XML noobie and this …

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## [Help with combobox ui component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-combobox-ui-component/270429)

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**Author:** [@saywaht79](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saywaht79)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-combobox-ui-component/270429 "2008-09-09T20:56:27Z")

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I'm working on some changes to a recently purchased flash template. One of the changes that needs to be made is to modify the dates on a year selection drop down box. \[image\] it starts at 2005 and only gives the opt…

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