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## [For Loops help?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-loops-help/222935)

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**Author:** [@Flash\_Man1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flash_Man1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-loops-help/222935 "2007-04-18T04:02:15Z")

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Hey all, I have a little problem...i have about 25 slides (or MC's) and they contain dynamic text fields. I have an admin area setup where i can change the content in that dynamic text field from within my admin area. …

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## [Loading external swf on top level](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-on-top-level/222931)

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**Author:** [@kirupafalcon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupafalcon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-external-swf-on-top-level/222931 "2007-04-18T03:07:03Z")

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im trying to get an external .swf to load that the topmost level of my main swf can anyone get give me advise on the code im using. Here's the site im working on: http://brendageesalon.com - click on the "services" …

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## [Flash 8 video controller doesn't show with loadMovie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-video-controller-doesnt-show-with-loadmovie/222928)

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**Author:** [@nando\_au](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nando_au)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-8-video-controller-doesnt-show-with-loadmovie/222928 "2007-04-18T02:32:12Z")

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I am using loadMovie to load a swf with video, and the video controller doesn't show up. If I access the swf on its own it works fine. The video controller is in the same directory as the swf, placed a copy on the root l…

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## [Random?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random/222924)

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**Author:** [@joshchernoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshchernoff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random/222924 "2007-04-18T01:24:07Z")

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ran·dom \[image\] \[image\]\[\[image\] /ˈræn\[image\]dəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation\[ran-d\*uh\*\[image\]m\] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1.proceeding, made, or occurring without defini…

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## [Preloader doesnt work with swfAddress (?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-doesnt-work-with-swfaddress/222923)

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**Author:** [@bobby\_hamilton](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobby_hamilton)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2007, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-doesnt-work-with-swfaddress/222923 "2007-04-18T01:17:05Z")

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All, I am building a flash site that has swfAddress incorporated into it, and for some reason, when I go to test the file the preloader scene never shows (??) The area where the flash file sits in the page is blank …

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## [Flash-Based Email Form Using PHP HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-email-form-using-php-help/222915)

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**Author:** [@chaponnel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chaponnel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-based-email-form-using-php-help/222915 "2007-04-17T22:54:24Z")

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hi everyone this is my first post on this forum so nice to meet you all \[smile\] i am having a problem with the kirupa tutorial Flash-Based Email Form Using PHP basically, i've only opened the provided files and ins…

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## [Help on this script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-this-script/222914)

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**Author:** [@Derlei](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Derlei)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-this-script/222914 "2007-04-17T22:37:20Z")

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stop(); import flash.filters.BlurFilter; import flash.geom.Rectangle; var speed:Number = 3.8; var numButtons:Number = 6; var blFilter:BlurFilter = new BlurFilter(0, 0, 1); var imgDist:Number = 605; var mask:Rectangle = …

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## [Flash Audio Player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-audio-player/222913)

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**Author:** [@itsthefocusman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/itsthefocusman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-audio-player/222913 "2007-04-17T22:35:27Z")

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Hi, My name is Daniel, and im using flash 8. Im building a flash site and wanted to include my audio on a page. I wanted to use a flash player such as \[\[U\]\[COLOR=#22229c\]http://odeo.com/audio/7932783/players\[/COLOR\]\[/U…

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## [URGENT! I need an untouched HaloTheme.fla](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-i-need-an-untouched-halotheme-fla/222909)

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**Author:** [@FlawedKid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlawedKid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urgent-i-need-an-untouched-halotheme-fla/222909 "2007-04-17T21:52:28Z")

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Hey folks, I was about to quickly edit flash's default theme and then realize that I had edited it a while ago and saved the changes without a backup (I know.. I know.. :cantlook:) so yeh im after an unedited .fla if som…

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## [Time and date in text scramble](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/time-and-date-in-text-scramble/222907)

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**Author:** [@soul1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soul1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/time-and-date-in-text-scramble/222907 "2007-04-17T21:32:42Z")

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I'm trying to add the date and time into my portfolio design...at the same time i want the date and time to be brought in by cycling the letters and numerals till it finds the correct date...i found the cycling tutorial …

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## [External sound question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-sound-question/222905)

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**Author:** [@indnkidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indnkidd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-sound-question/222905 "2007-04-17T21:01:58Z")

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I am trying how to figure out how to load audio and have it ready for after the preloader. I had it export for actionscript before but it loads before the preloader starts which really elimates much of the need for the …

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## [Flash Developer Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-developer-needed/222904)

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**Author:** [@havocgm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/havocgm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-developer-needed/222904 "2007-04-17T20:52:03Z")

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We are looking for a strong flash developer to create a site for a Vancouver (BC, Canada) Entertainment Company. The site will employ a heavy amount of interactivity including sound and dynamic content. We are looking fo…

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## [Navigation help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-help/222902)

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**Author:** [@onecommoncode](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/onecommoncode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-help/222902 "2007-04-17T20:31:40Z")

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I built a vertical xml navigation which I have added a rollover, rollout and release effect. The release effect is setup so that when you click on a nav item it will become highlighted, and if you click on a new button t…

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## [If statement trouble](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-statement-trouble/222901)

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**Author:** [@oldgreymare](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oldgreymare)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/if-statement-trouble/222901 "2007-04-17T20:21:18Z")

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Hi folks! I thought this was going to be straight forward.... I have 25 buttons in a grid on the stage named a0 - a24. When you click on a button in a particular row, I want to throw a number/letter combination into an a…

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## [Vector Drawing Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vector-drawing-needed/222898)

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**Author:** [@rschoenbach](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rschoenbach)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vector-drawing-needed/222898 "2007-04-17T20:13:37Z")

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I am looking for a vector drawing of myself. I will send you the picture. This picture will be used for a personal website. Please send me a private message on this message board with your price to do the drawing. th…

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## [How do you stop sound in flash during authoring](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-stop-sound-in-flash-during-authoring/222895)

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**Author:** [@dalewb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dalewb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-stop-sound-in-flash-during-authoring/222895 "2007-04-17T19:50:27Z")

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I am incorporating sound in Flash for the first time and most of it is pretty straighforward, but if I play the sound file via the timeline (hit enter), it will not stop. Worse, if I go to frame 1 and hit enter again, t…

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## [Smoke effects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smoke-effects/222894)

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**Author:** [@DarkAvenger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DarkAvenger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smoke-effects/222894 "2007-04-17T19:43:47Z")

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hey guy can someone help me out on how to do smoke effects, there was a tutorial in this(a video one) but its not there for some reason. could you help me to do regular smoke, and then smoke that could be there from an…

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## [Xml?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml/222893)

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**Author:** [@dunkyb123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dunkyb123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml/222893 "2007-04-17T19:41:54Z")

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Hi all, Is there a way in an XML file to call some text without writing it all of the time, let me explain. XML Code: (The part in blue is what i want to happen) \<videos\> \<video url="GVideos/battlefield1942\_pc…

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## [onLoad Function prob. \[f8\] in mc not root](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onload-function-prob-f8-in-mc-not-root/222891)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Abner\_Mellon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Abner_Mellon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/onload-function-prob-f8-in-mc-not-root/222891 "2007-04-17T19:31:48Z")

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I'm a little lost.. I'm very new to flash and I some help \[smile\] I can't figure out what little thing I'm missing to make this work if its not on the root. It's only 1 MC inside... Below is the script I using \[smil…

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## [How many of you would migrate over to linux if \_\_\_\_?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-many-of-you-would-migrate-over-to-linux-if-----/222888)

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**Author:** [@joshchernoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joshchernoff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-many-of-you-would-migrate-over-to-linux-if-----/222888 "2007-04-17T19:11:07Z")

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If Adobe would make a Linux version of their CS3 products I would make a complete migrate to ubuntu linux from XP instead of vista. Please don't take this as a MS bashing topic I don't hate MS, I just want to have the o…

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## [Full fat designs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-fat-designs/222886)

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**Author:** [@papalazarou78](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/papalazarou78)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-fat-designs/222886 "2007-04-17T18:56:53Z")

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Hi After a lot of help from people on this site I have got my site up to a viewing level. I would be interested in what you think, and any comments good or bad are very welcome. One thing I've noticed is though, when…

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## [Can't read from my memory card!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-read-from-my-memory-card/222885)

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**Author:** [@danulf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danulf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-read-from-my-memory-card/222885 "2007-04-17T18:52:22Z")

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I just got a new memory card (miniSD), and it works just fine on my stationary computer, I formatted it and put some stuff on it. But when I put it in my laptop it says that the card haven't been formatted and asks me if…

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## [Need sug. For my RPG game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-sug-for-my-rpg-game/222884)

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**Author:** [@Macsy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Macsy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-sug-for-my-rpg-game/222884 "2007-04-17T18:51:14Z")

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Hi, im making an "pixel"-game, in flash ofc :). The Graphics are pixel-looking, kind of Zelda on SNES feeling. But i have some questions. Which is the best way to make the ground follow the character? Should ground…

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## [Logo](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo/222882)

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**Author:** [@jcombs\_31](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jcombs_31)\
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**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo/222882 "2007-04-17T18:50:16Z")

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I'm working on a logo for a pc repair business. I like where it is going,but have a problem. The name is Fulton & Associates, but I can't incorporate the & without it looking wrong. Any ideas and/or thoughts about the…

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## [Component loader and IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/component-loader-and-ie/222876)

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**Author:** [@webreake](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/webreake)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/component-loader-and-ie/222876 "2007-04-17T17:45:17Z")

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hi im working in a galerie of pics and found a problem with the component loader, using firefox everything is ok but with Internet Explorer the first time the galerie loads the thumbs at the left are too small not being …

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## [Selectable white text on black background - white cursor - can it be?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selectable-white-text-on-black-background-white-cursor-can-it-be/222874)

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**Author:** [@WIL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WIL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/selectable-white-text-on-black-background-white-cursor-can-it-be/222874 "2007-04-17T16:58:39Z")

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SO i have a dynamic white text on a black background... can select but can't see what. It is possible to change the selectable cursor's default black color with white????? THANK YOU!

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## [Over 100 computers to render Toy Story](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/over-100-computers-to-render-toy-story/222868)

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**Author:** [@killahert](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/killahert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/over-100-computers-to-render-toy-story/222868 "2007-04-17T16:36:42Z")

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I was just poking online looking for something and I came across this http://www.sun.com/smi/Press/sunflash/1995-11/sunflash.951130.3411.xml I didn't know before that to render movie like Toy Story it takes so much pow…

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## [What a disaster - images downloading multiple times](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-a-disaster-images-downloading-multiple-times/222867)

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**Author:** [@dalewb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dalewb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-a-disaster-images-downloading-multiple-times/222867 "2007-04-17T16:27:56Z")

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I have different images at various points in my movie, all of which are loaded with the following code: \[FONT=Courier New\]\[LEFT\]\[COLOR=#000000\]var\[/COLOR\] myMCLoader:\[COLOR=#0000ff\]MovieClipLoader\[/COLOR\] = \[COLOR=#…

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## [Pepsi can design contest for students only?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pepsi-can-design-contest-for-students-only/222865)

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**Author:** [@korpka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korpka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pepsi-can-design-contest-for-students-only/222865 "2007-04-17T16:21:26Z")

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design a new pepsi can contest, is it for students only? and how many entries can you enter per person? thx

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## [Reading xml file created by php script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-xml-file-created-by-php-script/222863)

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**Author:** [@romeovg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/romeovg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2007, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-xml-file-created-by-php-script/222863 "2007-04-17T16:16:11Z")

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I am creating a xml file by reading MySQL database and formating the results into XML format and outputting it on the screen. I have created other php scripts that is supposed to read the that xml file but its not able t…

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