# flash

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## [XML - Dynamic text fields not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-dynamic-text-fields-not-working/265515)

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**Author:** [@BuG56](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BuG56)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-dynamic-text-fields-not-working/265515 "2008-07-09T20:26:03Z")

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Hello everyone, I've got a bit of a problem with dynamically created text fields. I want to have the required effect : The flash file loads the xml file (this works fine) and is able to read all nodes and attributes (y…

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## [Movie clips over the the top of other clickable objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-over-the-the-top-of-other-clickable-objects/265315)

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**Author:** [@pixeltheatre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixeltheatre)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clips-over-the-the-top-of-other-clickable-objects/265315 "2008-07-09T19:55:40Z")

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Does anyone know how I can disable a clickable object when I load a movie over the top of it? Here's an example. Click the thumbnail to reveal a larger image. everything is still active behind it. Go to the "products" se…

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## [& AS 3: Anyone have a script for that pseudo 3D effect? Objects moving @ diff. speed?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-anyone-have-a-script-for-that-pseudo-3d-effect-objects-moving-diff-speed/264632)

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**Author:** [@REEF](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/REEF)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-3-anyone-have-a-script-for-that-pseudo-3d-effect-objects-moving-diff-speed/264632 "2008-07-09T19:32:31Z")

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Kind of like saintsandsoldiers.com (when you click enter). Ive seen it done so many times, cant find the name of the effect though.

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## [SWFLoader + end of loaded movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfloader-end-of-loaded-movie/260863)

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**Author:** [@Lone\_wolf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lone_wolf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfloader-end-of-loaded-movie/260863 "2008-07-09T18:04:20Z")

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Greetings! Is it possible to add and event to a SWFLoader to check if a loaded swf has stopped playing? or is there another way to check if a loaded swf had finished playing? thanks!

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## [Full Screen Video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-video/265502)

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**Author:** [@urbanhumor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/urbanhumor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-screen-video/265502 "2008-07-09T16:45:59Z")

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Hi guys, Im trying post my flash video full screen using actionscript 2.0. The fullscreen = true parameter is set in my html, and for some reason its still not working. Oh, and my video instance name is myVideo. Her…

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## [Tweaking Kirupa XML Photogallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweaking-kirupa-xml-photogallery/265407)

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**Author:** [@urbanhumor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/urbanhumor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweaking-kirupa-xml-photogallery/265407 "2008-07-09T16:38:01Z")

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Hi, Im just trying to tweak the Kirupa XML Photogallery code so that when the next/previous image loads, the present picture stays on instead of disappearing when the preloader loads. Then when the preloader finishes…

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## [XML GALLERY with Thumbnails Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-with-thumbnails-issue/265500)

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**Author:** [@gdesigner36](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gdesigner36)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-with-thumbnails-issue/265500 "2008-07-09T16:36:24Z")

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I have a xml gallery finished and working great with the scroller, I need to change the scroller to just a population of thumbnails. Tiled together. I have tried to change the scroller and use the gallery with thumbnails…

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## [Quick job for freelancer, edit XMl image gallery + add few features](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-job-for-freelancer-edit-xml-image-gallery-add-few-features/265497)

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**Author:** [@iohnee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iohnee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-job-for-freelancer-edit-xml-image-gallery-add-few-features/265497 "2008-07-09T16:09:06Z")

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Hi, i'm looking for someone who is good in actionscript 2.0 as i need to modify and add few features into existing XML image gallery. Email me at janko@inbox.com if you are interrested so i can email you brief. The dea…

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## [Considerations for video projector?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/considerations-for-video-projector/265491)

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**Author:** [@kalasdojan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kalasdojan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/considerations-for-video-projector/265491 "2008-07-09T15:49:56Z")

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I am developing a flash presentation which should be optimized for viewing with a video projector. Should I make any special considerations, i.e. regarding resolution etc. Glad if you could share any experiences! tha…

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## [Problems with loading an EXE correctly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-loading-an-exe-correctly/265487)

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**Author:** [@reloaded](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/reloaded)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-loading-an-exe-correctly/265487 "2008-07-09T15:19:03Z")

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I'm loading an EXE using the code: fscommand("exec", myList\[myValue\].launch); ...where myList\[myValue\].launch contains the location of the file. This part works fine, however when the EXE loads, the FLVs which are pa…

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## [Multiple values for Math.random](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-values-for-math-random/265482)

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**Author:** [@Maroneyi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maroneyi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-values-for-math-random/265482 "2008-07-09T14:50:16Z")

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Hello, I am using Math.random to dynamically change the orbit speed/distance of a movie clip around a point (a second, empty movie clip). All is well with that. My issue is that I would like also have another random orbi…

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## ["back to top"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-top/265457)

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**Author:** [@lillies123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lillies123)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/back-to-top/265457 "2008-07-09T14:50:08Z")

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Hi, I have a file full of text; if this were html, I'd just make an iframe and in the frame, I'd have the text page with "back to top" links throughout. But since this is flash, I'm loading an external text file, and I'd…

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## [Movieclip in library referencing variables in main document class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-in-library-referencing-variables-in-main-document-class/265389)

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**Author:** [@dualpixel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dualpixel)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-in-library-referencing-variables-in-main-document-class/265389 "2008-07-09T14:33:10Z")

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I have a main.fla and a main document class (main.as) Within the main.fla file I have a movieclip in the library with the linkage id of "myMC" and it is exported within the first frame. Within that movieclip I have …

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## [Accessing Embedded Content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-embedded-content/265478)

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**Author:** [@TastyLamp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TastyLamp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-embedded-content/265478 "2008-07-09T13:03:05Z")

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I've created a MovieClip in Flash CS3 and wrote in it's timeline: function testFunction():void { rotation = 45; } I have then selected to export this MovieClip as 'TestClip' on the first frame, with a base class of f…

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## [Switching between scripts/class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switching-between-scripts-class/265473)

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**Author:** [@gag4n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gag4n)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switching-between-scripts-class/265473 "2008-07-09T12:18:12Z")

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What is the best way to swap/toggle between scripts when clicking on a button. i have two as files - one is for a drawing tool and the other is for a writing tool. I am trying to 'switch' between the two codes when clic…

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## [Sliding Menu - Buttons problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-menu-buttons-problem/265476)

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**Author:** [@onecheekypete](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/onecheekypete)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-menu-buttons-problem/265476 "2008-07-09T11:58:04Z")

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Hi all, thanks in advance for looking at this thread. I have adapted the sliding menu tutorial and am having a problem placing the buttons on different frames so only one is visible at a time. When applying basic actio…

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## [Can someone explain this code?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-explain-this-code/265432)

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**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-explain-this-code/265432 "2008-07-09T11:15:15Z")

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\[FONT=Calibri\] I thought I knew a little bit about actionscript 3.0 but after looking at this code I know how much I do not know. \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\]This code was posted by "pensamente" a user from this forum, …

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## [Publish problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publish-problem/265341)

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**Author:** [@Otto\_man](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Otto_man)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/publish-problem/265341 "2008-07-09T10:28:05Z")

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I have working flash, and everything goes ok when i test it by starting swf file. However, when i publish it and embed it in html, Firefox wont display movie, and IE says "To help protect your security......" Any ides …

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## [loadMovieNum("test.swf", 5);](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovienum-test-swf-5/265268)

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**Author:** [@ijam20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ijam20)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovienum-test-swf-5/265268 "2008-07-09T10:22:48Z")

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i have a problem to link test file without putting number, in this situation i have to put no 5 or else there will be an error message when i run the file.. anyone have any idea to link with .swf file in different way..

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## [Passing Parameters to Functions - Looking for good explanation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-parameters-to-functions-looking-for-good-explanation/265438)

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**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-parameters-to-functions-looking-for-good-explanation/265438 "2008-07-09T10:06:38Z")

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Just trying to pass a parameter in my event handler to a function. 1) Why can't I do this easily anymore 2) I haven't been able to find any good threads on the "proper" way to do this in AS TIA

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## [Help with a morph](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-a-morph/265470)

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**Author:** [@kalasdojan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kalasdojan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-a-morph/265470 "2008-07-09T09:54:50Z")

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I would like to make a smooth shape tween/morph between the 2 states in my attached image. Can I do it with the shape tween or will I get better results using other software and then importing the result into Flash? t…

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## [Using class defined in external SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-class-defined-in-external-swf/265307)

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**Author:** [@miraclemaker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/miraclemaker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-class-defined-in-external-swf/265307 "2008-07-09T08:50:43Z")

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Hi guys I have two SWF files loader.swf and external.swf, external.swf is sitting on a remote server and I load it up from loader.swf using MovieClipLoader. external.swf includes a class definition for SomeClass by inc…

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## [\[Flash8\] Tumbnail gallery help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-tumbnail-gallery-help/265450)

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**Author:** [@Lestro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lestro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-tumbnail-gallery-help/265450 "2008-07-09T08:33:52Z")

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Hello to all, First, I want to thank everyone on this site for the time and energy spent in helping others like me learn Flash. This site more than any other has taught me what I know. My question relates to the XML thu…

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## [Placing dynamic label boxes neatly after one-another](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/placing-dynamic-label-boxes-neatly-after-one-another/265375)

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**Author:** [@partimer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/partimer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/placing-dynamic-label-boxes-neatly-after-one-another/265375 "2008-07-09T07:23:39Z")

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Hi all, I'd posted something similar yesterday but I think my code was a little convoluted so I've stripped out the uneccessary to try and get to the bottom of this. I'm grabbing the content of an xml file and buildi…

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## [Papervision Input Text Field](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-input-text-field/265459)

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**Author:** [@lv217m](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lv217m)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/papervision-input-text-field/265459 "2008-07-09T06:05:37Z")

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Anybody know how to create inputfield (that actually works) inside Papervision object or material? I've tried a few tweaks but haven't found a simple solution..

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## [Force a SimpleButton rollover](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/force-a-simplebutton-rollover/265455)

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**Author:** [@tonypee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tonypee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/force-a-simplebutton-rollover/265455 "2008-07-09T05:10:52Z")

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I have a menu system which, when you roll over a button you want it to highlight, butyou also want it to make another button roll over (one on the map) in as2 it was possible to do: button1.onRollOver = function(){ but…

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## [Calling methods of a loaded Flex swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-methods-of-a-loaded-flex-swf/265454)

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**Author:** [@Kiashy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kiashy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-methods-of-a-loaded-flex-swf/265454 "2008-07-09T05:05:56Z")

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Hi all! I'm loading a swf made in pure Flex from a pure ActionScript project. The Flex swf implements an interface. I load that swf and then I try to call a method of the loaded Flex swf but it doesn't work. This is …

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## [Quirky AS3 browser resize Help Please!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quirky-as3-browser-resize-help-please/265428)

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**Author:** [@mbaltus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mbaltus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quirky-as3-browser-resize-help-please/265428 "2008-07-09T03:12:55Z")

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Hello All- I have been battling against this browser resize issue for what seems like monthes. After several variations, my code is more effective, less concise and still not stable. I am basically trying to make my …

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## [Strange issue sending variables to php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-issue-sending-variables-to-php/265314)

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**Author:** [@goto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/goto)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-issue-sending-variables-to-php/265314 "2008-07-09T01:21:54Z")

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Hello!! I have an strange problem, and maybe you can help me to figure it out. I did a simple script to send (and load) variables to php for a mail contact form. It is working perfectly in my server, but it is for a clie…

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## [Dynamic text with custom scrollbar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-with-custom-scrollbar/265427)

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**Author:** [@andyryan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andyryan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-with-custom-scrollbar/265427 "2008-07-09T00:20:35Z")

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HI, i have a dynamic text box that is loading text from a .txt file. I would like to attach a scrollbar to it so if the .txt file becomes very long the user can scroll down. The problem i am having is i would like to c…

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