# Uncategorized

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## [Renaming files in "for()"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/renaming-files-in-for/189422)

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**Author:** [@paul\_ferrie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/paul_ferrie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/renaming-files-in-for/189422 "2006-06-02T11:31:33Z")

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Hi guys. i am working on an gallery admin system and have hit a little hurdle. Image files on the server are stored named as 1\_thumb.jpg, 1\_main.jpg, 2\_thumb.jpg, 2\_main.jpg and so on.... my problem is when it comes to d…

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## [Error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error/189418)

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**Author:** [@ollie1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ollie1)\
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**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error/189418 "2006-06-02T09:31:08Z")

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I have the following AS in place in a frame: import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.transitions.easing.\*; this.mainpage\_btn\_mc.onRelease = function(){ mainpage\_btn\_mc.gotoAndPlay("\_down"); new Tween(work\_btn\_mc,…

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## [Evilness! \>)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/evilness/189416)

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**Author:** [@The\_Devil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/The_Devil)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/evilness/189416 "2006-06-02T09:16:46Z")

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The urge to do something really evil!! :evil:

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## [MC transistions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-transistions/189413)

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**Author:** [@redjoe100](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redjoe100)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-transistions/189413 "2006-06-02T08:33:36Z")

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Dear users I found the following tut for swf transisions http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/transitions.htm It's great but I'd really like to use it loading MC's from my library. Does anyone know if this is pos…

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## [Need inspiration for magazine layout/design](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-inspiration-for-magazine-layout-design/189411)

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**Author:** [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-inspiration-for-magazine-layout-design/189411 "2006-06-02T08:08:35Z")

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I've just been called for a new freelance gig. It's a mock-up design for a magazine (not sure about the content), but I basically just need to get an overall style and design worked out, which they'll then adapt for the …

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## [Video trouble](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-trouble/189409)

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**Author:** [@jimbnc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimbnc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-trouble/189409 "2006-06-02T08:03:33Z")

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My first site that I have attempted to master has exploded on me...I need to goto the hospital to have the knots removed from my head where i have beaten the wall with it.....Anyways, my site when you enter has a audio x…

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## [Yay, BANG! -- New Work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yay-bang-new-work/189404)

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**Author:** [@chriskalani](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chriskalani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/yay-bang-new-work/189404 "2006-06-02T07:09:46Z")

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## [Cartoon city](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cartoon-city/189401)

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**Author:** [@fabiopb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fabiopb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cartoon-city/189401 "2006-06-02T06:28:14Z")

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\[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue\]ok, im pretty much the worst 'flasher', and in desperate times of wanting to learn, i had a little idea i thought could amuse and entertain us. i have made this very simple little city scene, and now…

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## [Why am I getting this error?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-am-i-getting-this-error/189398)

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**Author:** [@suranija](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/suranija)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-am-i-getting-this-error/189398 "2006-06-02T05:22:06Z")

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hi all, I donno the reason why I am getting an erro something like this... Error Scene=Scene 1, layer=variables, frame=1:Line 2: There is no class with the name 'String'. fscommand("fullscreen", true); and li…

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## [Goal = (racecar + mouse directional) + movement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goal-racecar-mouse-directional-movement/189394)

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**Author:** [@kpxnamja](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kpxnamja)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goal-racecar-mouse-directional-movement/189394 "2006-06-02T05:03:47Z")

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Hello, I've been working on a project where the upper body is controlled via the mouse, and the lower body down is controlled by the directional keys w,a,s,d. Here's the dilema: I managed to get the w,a,s,d keys to work;…

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## [So I broke down](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-broke-down/189389)

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**Author:** [@DevDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DevDreamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/so-i-broke-down/189389 "2006-06-02T03:52:24Z")

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And I'm getting a 360. :pleased: (doesn't mean I'm not getting a Wii of course :love:) Its more of like I was at a loss for a (high school) graduation present since I already have a new nice compy, PS3 or Wii a…

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## [Logo Crit](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-crit/189386)

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**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-crit/189386 "2006-06-02T03:36:28Z")

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This is the logo for a new site I am developing... concept is: confess and forget Let me know your thoughs:

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## [Volume control](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/volume-control/189384)

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**Author:** [@armdippedinglue](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/armdippedinglue)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/volume-control/189384 "2006-06-02T03:07:48Z")

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I have many tracks that play at different times along the timeline. I need to make a volume control. What is the best way? It must be in sync with the animation on the main timeline. Do I put them into movie clip instanc…

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## [Movieclip behavior](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-behavior/189379)

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**Author:** [@jdcates](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdcates)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-behavior/189379 "2006-06-02T02:35:17Z")

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i have a movieclip that is a slider used like a toggle on/off switch. it currently will turn on and start its parent movie. i cannot figure out how to assign an additional behavior to this movieclip. how can tell it that…

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## [Whats wrong with me?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-me/189376)

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**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/whats-wrong-with-me/189376 "2006-06-02T02:00:06Z")

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Lately I haven't feel like doing anything online. I hardly go online I won't work on my site I am not really doing anything, Idk I just don't feel like doing anything. Has anyone ever felt like that. Should I like just s…

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## [Changing background color when button clicked?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-background-color-when-button-clicked/189375)

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**Author:** [@wideyed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wideyed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-background-color-when-button-clicked/189375 "2006-06-02T01:18:12Z")

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i have a of buttons that load external .swfs. how would one go about having the background color change whent he button is clicked as well as load the external .swf? thanks so much for your help in advance?

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## [Simple Custom Scrollbar (Tutorial error)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-custom-scrollbar-tutorial-error/189374)

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**Author:** [@Tmonkey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tmonkey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-custom-scrollbar-tutorial-error/189374 "2006-06-02T01:11:46Z")

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Hi. I've spent a lot of time through these tutorials the past year. I was working on the Simple Custom Scrollbar tutorial today and noticed an actionscript error. However I don't know how to fix it. If anyone knows the …

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## [Help me with this getUrl Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-with-this-geturl-question/189372)

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**Author:** [@camaleon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/camaleon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-me-with-this-geturl-question/189372 "2006-06-02T00:56:25Z")

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hi guys. i have a MC button. look the script: this.boton\_mc.onRelease = function() { boton\_mc.getURL("\[http://www.ventura.com.do\](http://www.ventura.com.do)"); } this.boton\_mc.onRollOver = function() { boton\_mc.go…

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## [Ecommerce abc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ecommerce-abc/189370)

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**Author:** [@wakeup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wakeup)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ecommerce-abc/189370 "2006-06-02T00:13:24Z")

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hey all was just starting to research into ecommerce systems....... paypal and its storefront looks like a perfect choice for small business, but many developers dont seem to like it and go for something like oscomme…

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## [One last problem and game testing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-last-problem-and-game-testing/189367)

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**Author:** [@SacrificialLamb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SacrificialLamb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/one-last-problem-and-game-testing/189367 "2006-06-01T23:29:23Z")

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\---problem resolved--- The engine for my game is mostly much done. So if you don’t mind can you give it a run around and see if there is anything not working (other than not attacking ghouls at centre right), and tell …

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## [Just a slight delay, but its a cool site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/just-a-slight-delay-but-its-a-cool-site/189363)

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**Author:** [@von\_dragon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/von_dragon)\
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**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/just-a-slight-delay-but-its-a-cool-site/189363 "2006-06-01T22:49:41Z")

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After a long long delay the new www.braingiants.com is up. What do you think about it. CHECK IT OUT HERE www.braingiants.com

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## [Vote!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vote/189361)

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**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vote/189361 "2006-06-01T22:42:54Z")

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Not sure if I'm allowed to do this... so a mod can delete the thread if he/she so pleases. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FISHEROO! Tommorow, June 2nd is the last day to vote. http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21…

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## [Structure of xml](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/structure-of-xml/189359)

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**Author:** [@salvadore](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/salvadore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/structure-of-xml/189359 "2006-06-01T21:59:29Z")

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How do I format the structure of xml from: \<root\>\<news\>\<title\>title text\</title\>\<body\>body text\</body\>\</news\>\</root\> to: \<root\> \<news\> \<title\>title text\</title\> \<body\>body text\</body\> \</news\> \</root\> //code var new…

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## [Change automated slide show's delay time via XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-automated-slide-shows-delay-time-via-xml/189354)

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**Author:** [@flossy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flossy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-automated-slide-shows-delay-time-via-xml/189354 "2006-06-01T21:28:22Z")

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Hello. I read with great interest the tutorial on how to create an automated slideshow (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_slideshow.htm) and quickly implemented it. However, I was wondering if anyone had any …

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## [Gotoandplay problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-problem/189351)

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**Author:** [@Shadowchaos22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shadowchaos22)\
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**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gotoandplay-problem/189351 "2006-06-01T21:21:04Z")

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how do you make a button use the gotoandplay action to go to another scene? Its scene 420 i need to get to

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## [Sound problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-problem/189348)

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**Author:** [@Shadowchaos22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shadowchaos22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-problem/189348 "2006-06-01T21:04:16Z")

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\[FONT=Courier New\]\[COLOR=blue\]Ok, here's what's wrong, I have the menu pop up and play music when it does, the music keeps on playing until it stops, but you can hit the play button which brings you to the next scene, bu…

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## [JPG quality, external, etc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpg-quality-external-etc/189341)

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**Author:** [@mucho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mucho)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jpg-quality-external-etc/189341 "2006-06-01T19:54:07Z")

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...Hi people, you all know about the issue with the quality of jpgs in flash.... so I want the pic to be nice and load it with this for e.g. \_root.createEmptyMovieClip("container",1); \_root.container.\_x = 0 \_root.cont…

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## [Self drawing lines](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/self-drawing-lines/189340)

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**Author:** [@DanTransformer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanTransformer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/self-drawing-lines/189340 "2006-06-01T19:54:04Z")

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Hi, sorry if this is a really basic question or has been answered before, but im trying to achieve an effect like lines drawing themselves in flash. kind of like the effect that stardust create in their microsoft campaig…

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## [Flash learning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-learning/189339)

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**Author:** [@haneet22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/haneet22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-learning/189339 "2006-06-01T19:50:51Z")

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want to learn website design and flash. No idea where to start Please help

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## [Pause play button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-play-button/189337)

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**Author:** [@armdippedinglue](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/armdippedinglue)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pause-play-button/189337 "2006-06-01T19:41:23Z")

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i need to make a pause and play button how can it get it to pause MC too???? tell target? wuah?

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