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## [Why isnt this movie working?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-isnt-this-movie-working/168914)

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**Author:** [@josiewales](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/josiewales)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-isnt-this-movie-working/168914 "2005-11-11T06:03:53Z")

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Hi can anyone tell me why the second movie wont appear in my flash file when I rollover the box ? any help appreciated....

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## [Embed font via AS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embed-font-via-as/168912)

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**Author:** [@kritikal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kritikal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/embed-font-via-as/168912 "2005-11-11T05:31:39Z")

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I was just wondering if there was a way to control what's getting embeded via AS, I know that we can use myTextField.embedFonts = true with a font in the library and the proper linkage but is there another way without ac…

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## [Flash banner not showing up for some users](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-banner-not-showing-up-for-some-users/168911)

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**Author:** [@wlwcom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wlwcom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-banner-not-showing-up-for-some-users/168911 "2005-11-11T03:53:21Z")

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Many of my users are saying that they can not see our new flash banner. I'm assuming this has something to do with their browsers. Is there a script that will automatically ask them to install flash or a script that can …

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## [Can I clear my cache?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-clear-my-cache/168908)

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**Author:** [@emolen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/emolen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-clear-my-cache/168908 "2005-11-11T03:11:12Z")

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can I clear my cache? any good tutorials on caching, I've seen the examples. seems like everyone wants to know?

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## [Browser Resize Issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-resize-issues/168907)

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**Author:** [@spencius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spencius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-resize-issues/168907 "2005-11-11T01:51:35Z")

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Hello All, i've done the browser resize tutorial here...but it doesn't work in firefox. a friend told me to use dive tags but that doesnt' work either. i'm trying to create a site like this notice if you scale y…

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## [Browswer resize issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browswer-resize-issues/168905)

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**Author:** [@spencius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spencius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browswer-resize-issues/168905 "2005-11-11T01:50:05Z")

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Hello All, i've done the browser resize tutorial here...but it doesn't work in firefox. a friend told me to use dive tags but that doesnt' work either. i'm trying to create a site like this notice if you scale your …

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## [Help with swf into screen saver is it possiable?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-swf-into-screen-saver-is-it-possiable/168901)

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**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-swf-into-screen-saver-is-it-possiable/168901 "2005-11-11T00:43:07Z")

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i know how 2 make a swf into my desktop and stuff like that but how can i make a swf into my screen saver ?? ne 1 know ??

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## [Chineze and Japanese text in Flash MX](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chineze-and-japanese-text-in-flash-mx/168899)

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**Author:** [@liquid\_shadow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liquid_shadow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chineze-and-japanese-text-in-flash-mx/168899 "2005-11-11T00:33:55Z")

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Hi all I am sort of new in Flash. I have urgent quest for you guys! I need to display Chinese and Japanese text in Flash. Have it in word document and now I have to apply it in flash. All I get is this : ??? ??????? ??…

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## [I don't get it!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dont-get-it/168892)

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**Author:** [@esnetni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esnetni)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-dont-get-it/168892 "2005-11-10T23:48:45Z")

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can someone please explain me this.My girlfriends ex want to beat me up and i don't know why i don't even know him.why does he want to do that it wasn't my fault they broke up.

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## [Flash XML woes .. Help needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-woes-help-needed/168891)

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**Author:** [@kungFuChris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kungFuChris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-woes-help-needed/168891 "2005-11-10T23:48:02Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to display some XML data in flash. but I am stuck at displaying the data in dynamic text files… what I want to do is for every xml record create a movie clip and position it randomly on the stage. i…

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## [This.loadMovie Trouble](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-loadmovie-trouble/168888)

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**Author:** [@aspiring\_wings](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aspiring_wings)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/this-loadmovie-trouble/168888 "2005-11-10T22:29:06Z")

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I am new at this forum. I posted at devshed.com. No help there. I am still trying to learn AS2.0 OOP as well. Any help would be appreciated. I have an object that extends a movie clip. I would like to load an external …

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## [The most stupid question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-most-stupid-question/168887)

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**Author:** [@Xisco](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Xisco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-most-stupid-question/168887 "2005-11-10T22:24:14Z")

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Hi again. Here learning flash another time. heres is the SUPERNOOB question: i ve a button and a MC in root, when i press the button, i want the MC stop play, but nothing happens: on (release) { MC.gotoAndStop("sto…

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## [Chatroom in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chatroom-in-flash/168885)

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**Author:** [@BlackBeltNinja](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BlackBeltNinja)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chatroom-in-flash/168885 "2005-11-10T22:19:37Z")

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Is it possible to create a chatroom in flash? if so, how?

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## [\[FMX\]Arg! Desperate! need help please!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx-arg-desperate-need-help-please/168884)

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**Author:** [@icemaiden](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icemaiden)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fmx-arg-desperate-need-help-please/168884 "2005-11-10T22:13:02Z")

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Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this question. I have been working with the slideshow tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/xml\_slideshow.htm When i go to test the movie, I keep getting the erro…

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## [Can someone explain: evt.target](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-explain-evt-target/168881)

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**Author:** [@jwopitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jwopitz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-explain-evt-target/168881 "2005-11-10T21:48:50Z")

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I am trying to read some tutorials on the Delegate class and EventDispatcher class. I keep seeing the term "evt.target" and figure it is meaning something like someEvent.targetThatProducedTheEvent? or maybe someEvent.tar…

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## [Target paths, help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/target-paths-help/168880)

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**Author:** [@inniki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/inniki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/target-paths-help/168880 "2005-11-10T21:47:07Z")

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Hello! I'm building a site by loading swf's into empty movieclips, and i'm having a really hard time making them communicate with eachother! I would like to be able to load an external movie into an empty mc on the …

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## [Illustrator masks!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-masks/168879)

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**Author:** [@AgentFitz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AgentFitz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-masks/168879 "2005-11-10T21:41:22Z")

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does anyone know how to create a gradient mask in illustrator?? is it even possible? thanks fellas

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## [Web hosting site... what do you think](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-hosting-site-what-do-you-think/168878)

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**Author:** [@moimoi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/moimoi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-hosting-site-what-do-you-think/168878 "2005-11-10T21:36:28Z")

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A site for my hosting company: What should I do for better... :q: http://www.decibeltechnologies.net Feel free to reply... and give critics Thanks!

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## [Links in dynamic text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/links-in-dynamic-text/168877)

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**Author:** [@alshob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alshob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/links-in-dynamic-text/168877 "2005-11-10T21:34:45Z")

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hi i used a tutorial found here called 'links in a dynamic text box' & have compatibility issues with 'safari' \[mac browser\]- i was wondering if there's any way around? thanks, & great site! alex

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## [Validation Situation :-(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/validation-situation/168869)

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**Author:** [@BadMagick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BadMagick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/validation-situation/168869 "2005-11-10T19:49:55Z")

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Hey :puzzle: I'm working on a huge project - HUGE. And I'm having a not so good time with everything at the moment. I'm redesigning the Penn State University eLion site - http://elion.oas.psu.edu \* it's how students…

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## [New assignment](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-assignment/168868)

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**Author:** [@Tommy\_S](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tommy_S)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-assignment/168868 "2005-11-10T19:41:47Z")

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New assignment, which gave me "A" mark: choose a font and using letters of the name make a composition, which produces some visual effect. \[image\]

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## [Img src .gif doesn't animate?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/img-src-gif-doesnt-animate/168865)

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**Author:** [@spoofm0nkey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spoofm0nkey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/img-src-gif-doesnt-animate/168865 "2005-11-10T19:25:29Z")

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why is it when i load an external gif through html in flash 8, the gif doesn't animate! is there a code that i could add to the image tag that would maybe make it have a framerate or something? is this because it's not u…

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## [BG image issues in Firefox on a PC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bg-image-issues-in-firefox-on-a-pc/168863)

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**Author:** [@cmart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cmart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bg-image-issues-in-firefox-on-a-pc/168863 "2005-11-10T19:19:00Z")

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Only browser not showing my background image. http://www.qpens.com/index\_test\_divs.html CSS: .dropshadow { margin: 0px; background-image: url(images/mqpens\_drop\_shadow\_72dpi.jpg); background-repeat: repeat-y; …

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## [Hittest from root timeline problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-from-root-timeline-problem/168861)

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**Author:** [@StrayWookie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/StrayWookie)\
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**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-from-root-timeline-problem/168861 "2005-11-10T19:10:33Z")

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this is my code: if (root.crossharemc.hitBox\_mc.hitTest(root.treemc.bird\_mc)){ trace("over bird") } This is on frame 1 in the root timeline. I'm trying to detect a hit test between 2 movie clips, the crosshare\_mc is…

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## [Looking for a thrash metal cd](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-thrash-metal-cd/168860)

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**Author:** [@farsite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/farsite)\
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**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-thrash-metal-cd/168860 "2005-11-10T18:46:58Z")

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Ok, so I know they are a bit obscure but does anyone remember a thrash metal band from the late 80's called "SABBAT". They were awesome, unfortunatley in a moment of madness about 10 years ago, I got rid of my whole viny…

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## [Professional opinion needed on a Brochure design](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/professional-opinion-needed-on-a-brochure-design/168857)

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**Author:** [@audrius\_05](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/audrius_05)\
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**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/professional-opinion-needed-on-a-brochure-design/168857 "2005-11-10T17:51:31Z")

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Hey everyone. which one of those 2 brochures look more professional, relevant, or which one would you like to grab if you had a choice. Company deals with property management, conversions etc. \[image\] \[image\] a…

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## [Timer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer/168854)

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**Author:** [@rlLife](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rlLife)\
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**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer/168854 "2005-11-10T17:27:03Z")

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on a buttons i am adding 300 to my mc and taking 300 away with a forward and back button. but i want to have a timer that adds 300 to targetX after 30 second. The problem is i want to use the if statement so when it is a…

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## [Can someone Please help me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/168852)

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**Author:** [@ibenschop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ibenschop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/168852 "2005-11-10T17:13:30Z")

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Hi, I'm not that good at actionscript and i'm playing with some code from scotty but i dont get and if i dont get it i cant do things i want, i'm pulling myhair out. Search the internet for tutorials or tips on how to …

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## [Movieclip button within movieclip button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-button-within-movieclip-button/168850)

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**Author:** [@josiewales](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/josiewales)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movieclip-button-within-movieclip-button/168850 "2005-11-10T16:48:51Z")

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hi Im trying to make a button - once the button is rolled over it plays a movie in which the button grows in size. Once the cursor rolls off the button the movie clip frames play in reverse order and the button shrinks i…

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## [Update xml from textbox?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/update-xml-from-textbox/168847)

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**Author:** [@flashsplash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashsplash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2005, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/update-xml-from-textbox/168847 "2005-11-10T16:08:21Z")

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Hi - can anyone tell me how i can update an xml file when the user types a value into a textbox? The xml will then update a database. Thanks for the help!!

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