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## [Controlling an flv with an external swf?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-flv-with-an-external-swf/216921)

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**Author:** [@akitoi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/akitoi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-an-flv-with-an-external-swf/216921 "2007-02-21T18:23:47Z")

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Ok so i have a main page where on load a pop up appears in the pop up i have an flv with controller... on the main page there is another flv, that is not loaded until the pop up is closed... i wanted to know if there was…

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## [Detecting if a MovieClip is already cached?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-if-a-movieclip-is-already-cached/216919)

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**Author:** [@DiegoMax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DiegoMax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-if-a-movieclip-is-already-cached/216919 "2007-02-21T18:06:27Z")

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Hi there, im an avid reader of this site and forums, but im new to the forums, so first of all, hi everybody, and thanks kirupa for this great site! I guess my question is pretty simple for some of the guru's here, but…

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## [Define a symbol already on stage (spectrum analyzer)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/define-a-symbol-already-on-stage-spectrum-analyzer/216917)

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**Author:** [@raredesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raredesign)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/define-a-symbol-already-on-stage-spectrum-analyzer/216917 "2007-02-21T17:48:01Z")

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Please see the attachment. I am using an opensource spectrum analyzer to try to learn, but I would like to start by making the stage symbol pulse in the same fashion. Thanks, NOTE that I have inserted the below text at…

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## [External Variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-variables/216915)

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**Author:** [@yolkSac](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/yolkSac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-variables/216915 "2007-02-21T17:02:40Z")

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Can you change a variable of the main Fla with code that is is an externaly loaded swf? Is this what a \_global variable does? How would this work? Thanks!

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## [Switch statement the right one for this job?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switch-statement-the-right-one-for-this-job/216910)

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**Author:** [@kingscooty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingscooty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/switch-statement-the-right-one-for-this-job/216910 "2007-02-21T16:23:01Z")

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Hey all, Can someone take a look at this code a tell me what's wrong? I'm trying to get a sprite to move in the directions stated in an arrray when a play button is pressed. For some reason it only plays the first com…

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## [Flash site and user's screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-and-users-screen/216909)

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**Author:** [@killahert](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/killahert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-and-users-screen/216909 "2007-02-21T16:07:20Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]Does anyone know how to achieve this setup \[COLOR=#800080\]http://www.plazalegal.net.au/index\_flash.html\[/COLOR\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]…

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## [Need help with variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-variables/216908)

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**Author:** [@Zhet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zhet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-variables/216908 "2007-02-21T16:03:10Z")

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I was kinda wondering how to make global var's? I made a variable at the main time line var goodch:Number = 0; if (goodch==5) {gotoandplay(4);} And a string at a movie clip that adds +1 to goodch when clicke…

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## [Upload file using flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upload-file-using-flash/216907)

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**Author:** [@rkorda](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rkorda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upload-file-using-flash/216907 "2007-02-21T15:36:30Z")

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hey there! does anybody know the simplest way to upload a .doc using flash and ASP? thanks

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## [How to build a search in Flash?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-build-a-search-in-flash/216902)

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**Author:** [@dunger99us](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dunger99us)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-build-a-search-in-flash/216902 "2007-02-21T14:28:50Z")

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hi, guys, How to build a search in flash? I know that macromedia flash paper already incorporated this function while makinga conversion from powerpoint to flash. However, I failed to see HOw they made it. anyone …

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## [Ho do I make the](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ho-do-i-make-the/216897)

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**Author:** [@Mosy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mosy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ho-do-i-make-the/216897 "2007-02-21T13:13:42Z")

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Hi, I am wondering about the XSPF player. http://www.e162s.com/programs/xspf\_player.htm If you can take a look at it.. on the left side of the player is a space to put album art. What I want know is if instead of…

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## [Problem ajax login form (explorer)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-ajax-login-form-explorer/216896)

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**Author:** [@goxel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/goxel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-ajax-login-form-explorer/216896 "2007-02-21T13:04:54Z")

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i cant send more then once query on explorer to ajax but can send on firefox. how can i fix this. \<script type="text/javascript"\> if(window.ActiveXObject){ xmlHttp = new ActiveXObject("Microsoft.XMLHTTP"); }else i…

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## [Secure vars from php to flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/secure-vars-from-php-to-flash/216889)

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**Author:** [@Aquilonian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Aquilonian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/secure-vars-from-php-to-flash/216889 "2007-02-21T11:10:37Z")

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Hi I need to send a array from myPhpFile.php to myFl.swf, but it has to be in a certain way that nothing in the world can have acess to this array, only myFl.swf can receive it Even if someones trys to acess directly thi…

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## [Animating with setInterval](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-with-setinterval/216885)

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**Author:** [@Simpel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Simpel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-with-setinterval/216885 "2007-02-21T10:16:27Z")

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Hi! I've been trying to do some animation based on setInterval. I pretty much got it working exept for one thing! I want to set separate times for each animation. Se the code below or download the sourcefiles here. S…

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## [Typing text?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typing-text/216880)

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**Author:** [@sirulian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sirulian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typing-text/216880 "2007-02-21T07:56:07Z")

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im sure this has been covered somewhere, but i cant seem to find it. would anyone be so kind as to direct me to the post where they explain the text mask at http://www.yugop.com/? -where it goes from all random chara…

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## [Vector animation?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vector-animation/216879)

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**Author:** [@sirulian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sirulian)\
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**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vector-animation/216879 "2007-02-21T07:40:09Z")

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Hi. I've been trying to do this forever. Does anyone know how to make vector animations to create the illusion of growth or paint dripping? ie. http://www.swallow.net.au/main.html motion paths? masks? i havent a clue…

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## [Google news for the men](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-news-for-the-men/216875)

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**Author:** [@mylittlejewelaa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mylittlejewelaa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-news-for-the-men/216875 "2007-02-21T06:33:41Z")

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\[color=#003366\]Jewelries available for men: Nowadays, designer jewelries for men are there in market, designed specially keeping the nature and requirement of men in mind. Jewelry in forms of thongs, rings, neck wears…

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## [Help class problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-class-problem/216871)

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**Author:** [@cosmicloverocks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cosmicloverocks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-class-problem/216871 "2007-02-21T05:29:14Z")

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class ControlPanel extends MovieClip { var Nav:Array = new Array("nav1", "nav2", "nav3", "nav4", "nav5", "nav6"); var Url:Array = new Array("http://www.test1.com", "http://www.test2.com"); function ControlPa…

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## [Help with Photo Gallery using XML and Flash!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash/216870)

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**Author:** [@advertrix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/advertrix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-photo-gallery-using-xml-and-flash/216870 "2007-02-21T05:25:47Z")

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Hey guys...I need help with the photo gallery tutorial using XML and Flash(here is the link http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/thumbnails.htm) At the moment the thumbnails are placed in horizontal way but I want to…

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## [Can you write/animate text on a curve?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-you-write-animate-text-on-a-curve/216868)

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**Author:** [@psoxie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psoxie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-you-write-animate-text-on-a-curve/216868 "2007-02-21T05:14:47Z")

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i would like to have some text on a very simple tween come in on a curve. i tried to orient a phrase to a path and that didn't work. suggestions ? should i try fireworks?

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## [Link in action script to open file in the PC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/link-in-action-script-to-open-file-in-the-pc/216866)

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**Author:** [@egipcio8](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/egipcio8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/link-in-action-script-to-open-file-in-the-pc/216866 "2007-02-21T05:01:33Z")

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Hello The Flash MX 2004 Tutorials are beautiful and simple. I am just 15 days old in flash programming. I want a link in the action script to open new window a file saved only my PC. I tried getURL("D:/sef99/desktop/li…

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## [There is no method with the name 'addEventListener'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/there-is-no-method-with-the-name-addeventlistener/216865)

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**Author:** [@sconer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sconer)\
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**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/there-is-no-method-with-the-name-addeventlistener/216865 "2007-02-21T04:54:59Z")

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This error only appears on one var! It didn't happen earlier. Why is this occuring? size\_ns is a Numeric Stepper. the error: \*\*Error\*\* Scene=Scene 1, layer=Layer 1, frame=1:Line 52: There is no method with the name 'a…

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## [Web 2.0 is Overrated, To be honest](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-2-0-is-overrated-to-be-honest/216862)

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**Author:** [@kingy457](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingy457)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-2-0-is-overrated-to-be-honest/216862 "2007-02-21T04:34:46Z")

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This was written by me, and posted originally at my website (http://oramus.org) at http://www.oramus.org/webrant.html Web 2.0 is one of the reasons the internet looks as \*\*\*\*ty as it does today. "Web 2.0" is another…

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## [Review my websites, please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/review-my-websites-please/216860)

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**Author:** [@kingy457](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingy457)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/review-my-websites-please/216860 "2007-02-21T04:23:44Z")

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First of all, this one is a website I designed for a friend while I was bored (he designed the original version, but gave me a LUELinks account to redesign it). Although I am vehemently anti-web 2.0, this site includes R…

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## [Controlling how long a movie stays on](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-how-long-a-movie-stays-on/216858)

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**Author:** [@samsoner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/samsoner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-how-long-a-movie-stays-on/216858 "2007-02-21T04:04:33Z")

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Hi, I am going to load an external photogallery on my homepage. The photogallery will be one of a succession of animated swfs that will automatically load, and then unload on the homepage. The purpose of the animated swf…

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## [Rondom dots](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rondom-dots/216857)

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**Author:** [@underworldling](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/underworldling)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rondom-dots/216857 "2007-02-21T04:01:00Z")

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here is the bit of code that i'm having problems with. what i want is a bunch of dots in random places but they all seem to end up right in the middle of the stage. any help would be greatly appreciated. newgame = fun…

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## [Photo Manipulation: Winter to Summer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-manipulation-winter-to-summer/216856)

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**Author:** [@audiotheory](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/audiotheory)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-manipulation-winter-to-summer/216856 "2007-02-21T03:56:30Z")

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Last year I was asked to create a simple animation of winter fading into summer. The not so simple part was that only the winter photograph existed! Ahh well that's what Photoshop's for, 70+ layers later I was finished! …

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## [Echo to flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/echo-to-flash/216855)

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**Author:** [@brndn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brndn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/echo-to-flash/216855 "2007-02-21T03:54:21Z")

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echo ("&response=$sent"); Is there anyway to look for only the echo in flash. not the rest of the vars from a php file??? something like loadvars("my.php?&response", GET);?

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## [Whats wrong with my code. please help me?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-code-please-help-me/216851)

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**Author:** [@wispas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wispas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-code-please-help-me/216851 "2007-02-21T02:28:11Z")

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I got this code off a tutorial - copy and paste. look what it gives me. Please help me and tell me whats wrong. \<? // Connect database include("connectdb.php"); // Get all records in all columns from table and put it…

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## [Array driven menu locking up flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-driven-menu-locking-up-flash/216850)

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**Author:** [@pyromunky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pyromunky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-driven-menu-locking-up-flash/216850 "2007-02-21T02:26:56Z")

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I'm creating a couple menus complied from arrays, a main menu and a sub menu. I created a container clip to dump the menu items into. The function runs fine when creating the initial main menu from \_root. However, when r…

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## [Hyperlinks not working/Security Settings](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hyperlinks-not-working-security-settings/216849)

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**Author:** [@psoxie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psoxie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hyperlinks-not-working-security-settings/216849 "2007-02-21T02:19:23Z")

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so i have this small animation and the animated pieces are buttons. if i click on the link (the site isn't live yet) it pops up that security setting dialog, i go and add the site to allow and it still doesn't work. Is t…

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