# flash

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## [Input TextField : disappearing text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-textfield-disappearing-text/263809)

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**Author:** [@1Riptide](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/1Riptide)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-textfield-disappearing-text/263809 "2008-06-19T19:04:58Z")

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\[COLOR=#000000\]Check this out:\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#000000\]http://starcam.com/camraw\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#000000\]Use Safari or Firefox - IE is not an issue.\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#000000\]Try entering text in the username/password fie…

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## [Flash CS3 - email contact form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-email-contact-form/263791)

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**Author:** [@the13chapters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/the13chapters)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-email-contact-form/263791 "2008-06-19T19:00:15Z")

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Hi, I'm using Flash CS3 with AS2 and have been trying to set up a basic contact form and nothing seems to work...plse help anyone. I used this...http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/flash\_php\_email.htm to cre…

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## [Ticker Text in Square motion. how-to?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ticker-text-in-square-motion-how-to/263853)

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**Author:** [@dualaud](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dualaud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ticker-text-in-square-motion-how-to/263853 "2008-06-19T18:51:33Z")

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Hey all, After some extensive research on the net and the usual websites, I couldn't come up with a solution for this problem: I'm trying to create a scrolling newsticker type text, which scrolls in a 'square' and no…

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## [Scrollling Show](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollling-show/263831)

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**Author:** [@atlnycdude24](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/atlnycdude24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollling-show/263831 "2008-06-19T18:20:00Z")

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Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me with this project with flash. I'm creating a picture scrolling montage that 4 different pictures will scroll left to right using flash 9. it's not working for some odd rea…

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## [URLLoader - loading XML created with PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-loading-xml-created-with-php/263828)

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**Author:** [@DHDesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DHDesign)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-loading-xml-created-with-php/263828 "2008-06-19T17:13:31Z")

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in my flex app, i am gathering data to display from an XML file private function loadXml():void { var loader:URLLoader = new URLLoader(); loader.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, onXmlLoaded); loader.load(new URL…

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## [CNN T-Shirt Selector](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cnn-t-shirt-selector/263842)

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**Author:** [@RedDreamStudios](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RedDreamStudios)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cnn-t-shirt-selector/263842 "2008-06-19T17:03:15Z")

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Hi, I stumbled across CNN's new T-Shirt application that basically takes a headline and lets you buy a T-Shirt with it. I'm not so interested in the variable headline aspect, but rather the rest of the application's fu…

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## [How can i implement this concept](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-implement-this-concept/263815)

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**Author:** [@antigirl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/antigirl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-implement-this-concept/263815 "2008-06-19T16:06:32Z")

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I will be making a flash applications/site It will allow users to Register then UPLOAD an image of themselves. This image will then be masked on to an animated character. They can then enter text which gets displayed b…

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## [The movie doesn´t play smooth](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-movie-doesn-t-play-smooth/263759)

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**Author:** [@ozz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ozz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-movie-doesn-t-play-smooth/263759 "2008-06-19T15:56:23Z")

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Hi everyone! I\`ve got a flash site which doesnt play smooth´! The site is not that heavy and I´ve tried not having many gradients and shape twinings.::!!! and still is not smooth... At first the animation is ok but then …

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## [Flash 8 unexpected format (I know the problem but no idea to start)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-unexpected-format-i-know-the-problem-but-no-idea-to-start/263829)

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**Author:** [@jeffrob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeffrob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-unexpected-format-i-know-the-problem-but-no-idea-to-start/263829 "2008-06-19T15:39:07Z")

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Ok. I get unexpected formato n flash 8 but I know the problem. I once said to export .swfs on swf decomplier to save them at flash 5 or something and flash 8 wont open it. But I dont no how to stop it from doing it auto …

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## [No "enabled" property for Sprite - how to disable?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-enabled-property-for-sprite-how-to-disable/263468)

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**Author:** [@ironchefmoto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ironchefmoto)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/no-enabled-property-for-sprite-how-to-disable/263468 "2008-06-19T15:24:10Z")

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I've made a Navigation.as class that generates a tabbed nav bar. The class builds itself out using a graphical tab class, NavTab.as. I have everything working, except for disabling the mouse events on an active tab. H…

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## [Using a preloader with an external swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-preloader-with-an-external-swf/263820)

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**Author:** [@ZedsDead](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ZedsDead)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-a-preloader-with-an-external-swf/263820 "2008-06-19T14:24:55Z")

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Hi, I have a problem concerning a simple preloader I created. The first fla file contains a preloader on startup. This file is supposed to load another swf file using the Loader class. The second swf (loaded swf) file …

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## [Set the contrast with AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-the-contrast-with-as3/263810)

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**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-the-contrast-with-as3/263810 "2008-06-19T14:15:09Z")

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Hi, I need to set an mc's contrast only with AS3. It's easy to do with filters \> adjust color. Since there's no "adjust color"-filter in AS3 I have no idea how I'm going to do it. Please help! \[link\]

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## [List Component - Auto-Adjust Horizontal Scroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/list-component-auto-adjust-horizontal-scroll/263817)

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**Author:** [@paulcybulski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paulcybulski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/list-component-auto-adjust-horizontal-scroll/263817 "2008-06-19T14:12:22Z")

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I am trying to implement an auto adjust horizontal scroll in a list that changes based on the users choices... I am currently adjusting the hscroll by checking the length of the string that makes up the label...this ho…

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## [Need Random Functionality for an existing XML slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-random-functionality-for-an-existing-xml-slideshow/263540)

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**Author:** [@artriste](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artriste)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-random-functionality-for-an-existing-xml-slideshow/263540 "2008-06-19T13:57:29Z")

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Hello, I was using Emre Biberoglu's excellent slideshow as a base for a slideshow. Worked absolutely great, until my client asked for the slideshow to display the images in random order. The untouched source is here: …

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## [Scrollpane skinning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollpane-skinning/263812)

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**Author:** [@Praha](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Praha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollpane-skinning/263812 "2008-06-19T13:44:55Z")

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I’m trying to change the appearance of a scroll pane I created using the scrollpane component in Flash CS3 (Action Script 2.0), track colour, button colour etc. I have found many tutorials on the subject and tried to fol…

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## [Help needed dynamic menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-dynamic-menu/263808)

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**Author:** [@jackch\_50\_hotma](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jackch_50_hotma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-needed-dynamic-menu/263808 "2008-06-19T13:14:08Z")

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basically i have tried to follow a tutorial as i am used to using dreamweaver but this time needed to use flash.. i have created all the components and am trying to put together the actionscript to create the dynamic men…

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## [Checkbox font](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkbox-font/263681)

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**Author:** [@flashLearner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashLearner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checkbox-font/263681 "2008-06-19T12:25:18Z")

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how to increase the font of checkbox text. Any help please

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## [Event handling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-handling/263790)

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**Author:** [@mfsiddiq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mfsiddiq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-handling/263790 "2008-06-19T11:54:16Z")

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Hi I am pretty new to the world of AS3.0.I have a problem listening to an event.My problem is as follows i have a main application file from which i m dispatching an event with the following syntax Application.applicat…

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## [SWF Buffering Script needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-buffering-script-needed/263799)

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**Author:** [@balu\_80](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/balu_80)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-buffering-script-needed/263799 "2008-06-19T10:22:59Z")

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We have created a swf Player, in which in a movie clip another swf loads, It would stream and play. We need a preloader when the swf buffers while loading. We couldnt able to trace when its buffering so that we may put a…

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## [Code optimization - Actionscript stuck](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-optimization-actionscript-stuck/263796)

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**Author:** [@bigN](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/code-optimization-actionscript-stuck/263796 "2008-06-19T10:19:37Z")

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Hi, I have several questions about flash lite application optimization methods (since i am new developer)\[image\]. I have developed an application for WM6. It seems that when I run it with flash lite 2.1 on my device I al…

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## [Security Sandbox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-sandbox/263792)

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**Author:** [@gnitsuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gnitsuk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/security-sandbox/263792 "2008-06-19T09:40:03Z")

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Hi, can anyone help me with this please? I'm developing with Flash CS3 on a machine which has no internet access. My swf is embedded in a webpage and I use ExternalInterface to make calls between the actionscript and…

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## [AS3 for sliding nav buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-for-sliding-nav-buttons/263708)

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**Author:** [@tizbo1423](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tizbo1423)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-for-sliding-nav-buttons/263708 "2008-06-19T09:33:41Z")

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i want navigation bars that kind of slide and bounce back into place. i have the code of it and it works great. but now i want them to bounce in after eachother, not all at the same time? right now i have the code for e…

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## [How to access data in different server with flex3 remoteobject](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-access-data-in-different-server-with-flex3-remoteobject/263793)

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**Author:** [@testmatrix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/testmatrix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-access-data-in-different-server-with-flex3-remoteobject/263793 "2008-06-19T09:24:56Z")

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I am trying to access data from cfc that is in different pc through network and coldfusion 8, flex3 and sql server are in diff. pcs. So how can I access the cfc file in different pc using remote object which will return …

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## [Unloading movieclip inside emptymovieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloading-movieclip-inside-emptymovieclip/263787)

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**Author:** [@djrojo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/djrojo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloading-movieclip-inside-emptymovieclip/263787 "2008-06-19T09:02:07Z")

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Hello, i'm new to AS... so maybe this is really simple or i'm using the wrong method. I have 3 picture slideshows usings XML, the pictures will be changing form time to time that's why i needed it like this. Every sl…

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## [How many people are currently viewing my site?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-many-people-are-currently-viewing-my-site/263315)

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**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-many-people-are-currently-viewing-my-site/263315 "2008-06-19T08:24:01Z")

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Hi, I have a question. How difficult would it be to add a section to my site where people can see how many guests are currently viewing the site (show a number) using actionscript 3.0 and possibly PHP? Thanks, fs\_tig…

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## [Learning about "functions" and "if"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-about-functions-and-if/263715)

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**Author:** [@vxd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vxd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-about-functions-and-if/263715 "2008-06-19T07:17:27Z")

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Hey guys just trying to learn about functions and if statements. I'm just trying to do something really basic. I have a circle and a square on the stage. when you click on the square the circle will go to "circle.x = …

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## [AS2: dynamic thumbnail sizes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-dynamic-thumbnail-sizes/263770)

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**Author:** [@mupps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mupps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-dynamic-thumbnail-sizes/263770 "2008-06-19T05:01:08Z")

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Hi, i'm making a scrolling xml gallery. Everything is working fine however for the particular design of the site i'm making i need thumbnails that have different widths. Currently i've written an xml file that lists the…

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## [Zuma Like Game and High CPU Usages](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zuma-like-game-and-high-cpu-usages/263778)

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**Author:** [@Neeraj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neeraj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zuma-like-game-and-high-cpu-usages/263778 "2008-06-19T04:15:40Z")

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I am working on a Zuma like game in Flash 8 AS2. Game FPS is 30. My problem is that game is taking too much CPU. Major CPU is used by graphical part, when Flash does repaint. Like moving the balls, rotating and spinnin…

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## [Bitmap hittest question - Is this possible?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-hittest-question-is-this-possible/263725)

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**Author:** [@iceflyin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/iceflyin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmap-hittest-question-is-this-possible/263725 "2008-06-19T03:46:49Z")

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I am wondering if it is possible to make a flash duplicate of this game. http://www.scorch2000.com/800x600.htm Also, note how land is destroyed in this PC game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_9\_4iWZcxLU&feature=related …

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## [For loop help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-loop-help/263766)

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**Author:** [@kevin416](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kevin416)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-loop-help/263766 "2008-06-19T02:23:56Z")

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Hi guys, The following for loop keeps getting stuck whenever I try to run this test project I made. It seems like the fix should be fairly straightforward, but I'm a bit new to as3. Thanks for any and all help. packag…

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