# flash

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## [Convert as3 code to as2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-as3-code-to-as2/261221)

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**Author:** [@tekoer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tekoer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-as3-code-to-as2/261221 "2008-05-26T03:12:18Z")

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Hi guys, i downloaded this xml login form from here http://chrisbrimelow.com/blog/?p=13 , but the problem is that its AS3, could anybody show off their skills and convert it to AS2 \[angel\] That would be very appreciated! …

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## [AS2 - Remove all movieclip instances](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-remove-all-movieclip-instances/261281)

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**Author:** [@Noahdecoco](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Noahdecoco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-remove-all-movieclip-instances/261281 "2008-05-26T03:10:19Z")

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Hello! Good day to you!!! Could you help me with something please? Is there a code to remove all instances of a particular movieclip on stage? The code removeMovieClip(target); removes just one particular instance…

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## [Introducing random \_alpha fade in/out speeds](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/introducing-random--alpha-fade-in-out-speeds/261251)

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**Author:** [@warw1ck](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/warw1ck)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/introducing-random--alpha-fade-in-out-speeds/261251 "2008-05-26T01:00:49Z")

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I have some code I have affixed to an mc on the stage, and everything works but I am attempting to modify the \_alpha state of the mc according to the following: • Dynamic fade in/fade out of the mc with random fade in/…

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## [Problem with navigation menu- movie clip stacking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-navigation-menu-movie-clip-stacking/261298)

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**Author:** [@technicka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/technicka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-navigation-menu-movie-clip-stacking/261298 "2008-05-25T23:38:49Z")

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Hi everyone- I'm new to flash and having an issue with my navigation menu. I have 5 buttons on the left that when clicked call in a different movie clip from the right. Right now my code for each button looks like this- …

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## [Tutorial: Twitter, Flex and JSON](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-twitter-flex-and-json/261280)

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**Author:** [@log2e](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/log2e)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-twitter-flex-and-json/261280 "2008-05-25T22:12:09Z")

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I put up a tutorial that should get you started on how to use the Twitter API in Flex: Twitter, Flex and JSON

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## [Movie clip link](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-link/261046)

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**Author:** [@g27](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/g27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-link/261046 "2008-05-25T21:07:00Z")

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Hi, What is the script for linking from the \_root timeline to a label inside a movie clip? Thanks g27

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## [Flash8/AS2: code needed for buttons inside multiple random external swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-code-needed-for-buttons-inside-multiple-random-external-swfs/261175)

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**Author:** [@flash\_galdon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flash_galdon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-code-needed-for-buttons-inside-multiple-random-external-swfs/261175 "2008-05-25T21:05:40Z")

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Any help/suggestion greatly appreciated - and as detailed as possible. Took basic Flash classes, but no AS other than searching online, taking a couple Kirupa tutorials, so it's all greek tho recognizably so. I have 10…

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## [Datefield Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datefield-question/261291)

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**Author:** [@haimk63](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/haimk63)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datefield-question/261291 "2008-05-25T20:49:27Z")

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\[COLOR=#191970\]Hi!\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#191970\]I am new to Flash 8 Pro. I am trying to use a datefield component where you can scroll through months and years to easily go back 30 or 40 years. \[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#191970\]When I p…

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## [AS2 - Text Layout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-text-layout/258647)

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**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-text-layout/258647 "2008-05-25T20:05:50Z")

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I've recently created a Super Text Transition class - its pretty much perfect, except theres on thing that niggles me. It works by splitting up dynamic textfields into many movie clips, one for each letter - but I cant…

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## [Buttons in a draggable Movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-in-a-draggable-movieclip/261219)

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**Author:** [@dsntos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dsntos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-in-a-draggable-movieclip/261219 "2008-05-25T20:03:06Z")

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I have a MovieClip that has startDrag(). Inside the MC I have buttons, but when I click the buttons it wants to drag. How do I make the buttons clickable?

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## [How to record an SWF?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-record-an-swf/261177)

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**Author:** [@rumblesushi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rumblesushi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-record-an-swf/261177 "2008-05-25T19:45:19Z")

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I'd like to put some motion graphics up on youtube, however I don't have a clue about video, I've never dabbled in it. In fact I've never even uploaded a video to youtube \[smiley\] So could anyone tell me how this is do…

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## [Help with tweener button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-tweener-button/261194)

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**Author:** [@girlneedshelp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/girlneedshelp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-tweener-button/261194 "2008-05-25T19:44:09Z")

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Hello, I've used this code in AS2 and want it for a multiple buttons. I want once the movie clip is pressed to (do the below) but it does not seem to work. how do I get movie clip to go a specific frame label? The movi…

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## [Detecting mouse movement in transparent stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-mouse-movement-in-transparent-stage/261204)

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**Author:** [@danazoni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danazoni)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-mouse-movement-in-transparent-stage/261204 "2008-05-25T17:33:18Z")

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Hello, I have a flash movie that detects and points to the mouse position (it's a compass sitting on a table). It works fine as long as the rest of the stage is clear, the problem is when it is embedded into a html fil…

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## [Path/directory question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/path-directory-question/261277)

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**Author:** [@johnlouis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/johnlouis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/path-directory-question/261277 "2008-05-25T17:04:49Z")

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If I have an html file embedding an swf, will the swf's path be changed/transfered to the html? ie., if my swf is loading images within it's directory, and it is loaded in an html from a different directory, will it brea…

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## [I didn't want to post this here.. But \[AS2, Flash 8\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-didnt-want-to-post-this-here-but-as2-flash-8/261247)

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**Author:** [@Valaran](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Valaran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-didnt-want-to-post-this-here-but-as2-flash-8/261247 "2008-05-25T15:51:10Z")

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Hi, I've never used classes in AS2 before, however I thought it'd be worth trying. Anyway, this is the class: class Unit { /\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\* CLASS VARIABLES \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*…

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## [Converted pc font won't show in mac flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converted-pc-font-wont-show-in-mac-flash/261267)

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**Author:** [@papalazarou78](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/papalazarou78)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converted-pc-font-wont-show-in-mac-flash/261267 "2008-05-25T12:43:40Z")

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Hi I've converted a pc font I own into an opentype font and installed it on my mac (I used crossfont on pc to convert font). The font shows in programs like illustrator and photoshop, but doesn't show in Flash's list o…

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## [Any existing Playback Control Components for flash movies?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-existing-playback-control-components-for-flash-movies/261265)

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**Author:** [@alex298](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alex298)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-existing-playback-control-components-for-flash-movies/261265 "2008-05-25T09:59:40Z")

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Hi, This is very boring to add the "Play", "Stop", "Rewind" buttons, then adding Actionscript to the main timeline. Are there any existing components that can add the whole Playback Control to the flash movie without …

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## [Mixing MXML and Actionscript created .SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mixing-mxml-and-actionscript-created-swfs/261264)

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**Author:** [@optimusvlad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/optimusvlad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mixing-mxml-and-actionscript-created-swfs/261264 "2008-05-25T09:10:20Z")

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Hi all, I have a few general questions about working with mixed .swf, some generated from the Flex framework and some generated from the Flash IDE. Before I had decided to delve into flex, I devised a little framewor…

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## [Discrete math](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/discrete-math/261173)

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**Author:** [@sotnick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sotnick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/discrete-math/261173 "2008-05-25T05:09:07Z")

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If someone could help me, I need an imlementation in AS3 of Bellman-Kalaba and Ford algorithms on graps. I would be thankful.

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## [Single button gotoAndPlay movieClip twice in two diff. frames](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/single-button-gotoandplay-movieclip-twice-in-two-diff-frames/261062)

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**Author:** [@noelsy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/noelsy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/single-button-gotoandplay-movieclip-twice-in-two-diff-frames/261062 "2008-05-25T05:06:33Z")

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Somewhat familiar with basic actionscripting, but ran into a road block. have multiple buttons within one movie clip. Want each button to talk to the corresponding movie clip. The goal is to onRelease of a button gotoAnd…

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## [HTTPService Server Authentication in Adobe AIR](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/httpservice-server-authentication-in-adobe-air/261258)

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**Author:** [@chris12295](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chris12295)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/httpservice-server-authentication-in-adobe-air/261258 "2008-05-25T05:04:54Z")

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I have an AIR file that is connecting to a web service that is in a password protected directory on a server. I set useProxy = true and setRemoteCredentials('username', 'password') but I keep getting this error message:…

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## [De-serializing sandbox bridge data](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/de-serializing-sandbox-bridge-data/261254)

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**Author:** [@Rezmason](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rezmason)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/de-serializing-sandbox-bridge-data/261254 "2008-05-25T02:54:02Z")

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I'm loading untrusted content into the non-application sandbox in the form of a module that inherits from a public Module class. This class is defined in the application content and the non-application content. Now, I'm …

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## [Required Field in Flash PHP e-mail](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/required-field-in-flash-php-e-mail/252194)

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**Author:** [@SNIPER](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SNIPER)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/required-field-in-flash-php-e-mail/252194 "2008-05-25T01:54:18Z")

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Hello, Does anyone know what code to use for the Flash PHP e-mail tutorial by Senocular to make required fields when submitting? I don't know if I'm posting this in the right section since the code may go either in Fla…

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## [Dynamic](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic/261210)

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**Author:** [@TVM\_XST](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TVM_XST)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic/261210 "2008-05-25T01:50:05Z")

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How to create movie clip of ,say some 5 frames, dynamically using AS3

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## [URLRequestMethod.POST](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlrequestmethod-post/260956)

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**Author:** [@monkeyhead](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/monkeyhead)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlrequestmethod-post/260956 "2008-05-24T22:33:05Z")

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ok, so i was able to validate a username and password using this: my\_btn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, clickHandler); my\_btn.buttonMode = true; upass.displayAsPassword = true; var loader:URLLoader = new URLLoader…

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## [Maximize Window in AIR Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maximize-window-in-air-problem/261245)

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**Author:** [@motionsmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/motionsmith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maximize-window-in-air-problem/261245 "2008-05-24T21:53:19Z")

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Hello, I'm trying to retrieve the width and height of a particular UIComponent in Flex whenever the stage resizes. (The component changes size whenever the stage resizes). This works great if I resize the AIR window by…

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## [Random Moving Scaleable Vectors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-moving-scaleable-vectors/261244)

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**Author:** [@warw1ck](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/warw1ck)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-moving-scaleable-vectors/261244 "2008-05-24T21:35:01Z")

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Ive been attempting a particular effect one can see on a variety of sites; the best of which can be seen here: http://www.reschio.com/enter.html I, on the other hand, have attempted to create a flowing "sea" of a simil…

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## [Customizing Scrollpane component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizing-scrollpane-component/256287)

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**Author:** [@rangerkev](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rangerkev)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/customizing-scrollpane-component/256287 "2008-05-24T20:58:01Z")

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Hello, I am using a scrollpane component to load a separate swf file. It is all working fine, except for the background color of the component. How can I customize the component so that the background is transparent? …

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## [Custom Button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-button/261212)

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**Author:** [@TVM\_XST](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TVM_XST)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-button/261212 "2008-05-24T20:17:25Z")

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How to create coustom button using AS3 ? I want to create a Custom class which is derived from Button class.

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## [Adding MovieClip's to the stage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-movieclips-to-the-stage/261233)

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**Author:** [@gregmax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gregmax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-movieclips-to-the-stage/261233 "2008-05-24T18:16:57Z")

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This is what I am trying to do: \[AS\] var level = new "level\_" + hero.lvl; \[/AS\] I remember similar methods of this worked for AS2 (when creating a class/instance), but with the whole new re-written language of AS3, I…

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