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## [Help with jumping animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-jumping-animation/309452)

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**Author:** [@dman32791](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dman32791)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-jumping-animation/309452 "2010-05-15T15:03:36Z")

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hey everyone i need some help from anybody you who can. this is my main timeline code: hero.gotoAndStop('still'); var Key:KeyObject = new KeyObject(stage); var dy:Number=0; var gravity:Number=1; var canjump:B…

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## [Some basic questions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-basic-questions/309451)

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**Author:** [@quasiperfect](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/quasiperfect)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-basic-questions/309451 "2010-05-15T13:05:40Z")

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hi i really new to flash (2 days) i use flash cs5 i read the as3 help and made a php + flash image uploader and it works everything is done only from as3 no flash design etc now i want to load the image after the upl…

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## [Background color around a fullscreen movie](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-color-around-a-fullscreen-movie/309447)

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**Author:** [@ba\_doyn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ba_doyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/background-color-around-a-fullscreen-movie/309447 "2010-05-15T03:14:57Z")

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This is probably something very simple, but I can't find the answer... I have a movie (say 1024x768) that I want to play full screen, which it does. How do I get the area around the movie to be a color? Right now it sh…

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## [I like to think they tried](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-like-to-think-they-tried/309446)

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**Author:** [@Templarian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Templarian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-like-to-think-they-tried/309446 "2010-05-15T00:50:38Z")

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So as you guys know the only Adobe product I even remotely care about is Fireworks. After the thousand or so fixes they said they have done I really thought they had got CS5 nice and polished (you know finished version o…

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## [What the mother loving](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-the-mother-loving/309435)

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**Author:** [@rimacy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rimacy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-the-mother-loving/309435 "2010-05-14T20:07:41Z")

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I've got a timer event in my document class the calls the moveTheShip function from the ship class and its working....mostly. Most of the traces come up and the rudimentary ship movement works BUT it completely ignores t…

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## [Input text / modify font using flash 8](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-modify-font-using-flash-8/309432)

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**Author:** [@imisspla07](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/imisspla07)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-modify-font-using-flash-8/309432 "2010-05-14T18:33:23Z")

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I'm using flash 8 and am trying to develop something where the user inputs some text in a "input text" box, then through a button or drop down menu selects a font and the inputed text is displayed in the font they chose. …

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## [I KNOW this is easy but](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-know-this-is-easy-but/309427)

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**Author:** [@theOriginalZoid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theOriginalZoid)\
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**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-know-this-is-easy-but/309427 "2010-05-14T16:56:47Z")

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I've finished copying and pasting 350 images into a timeline, creating simple animation. But When I finished, I realized my stage is too big to fit into the \<td\> element width on my \[\[COLOR=blue\]\[COLOR=blue ! importa…

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## [Favorite classic franchise?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/favorite-classic-franchise/309424)

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**Author:** [@mrE](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/favorite-classic-franchise/309424 "2010-05-14T16:11:13Z")

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What, among these options, is your favorite original franchise? Please delete this poll/thread.... I made a better one. Sorry.

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## [Controlling a movieclips timeline from within itself](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-movieclips-timeline-from-within-itself/309423)

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**Author:** [@Nyst](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nyst)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-movieclips-timeline-from-within-itself/309423 "2010-05-14T15:38:22Z")

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Greetings. How do I control the timeline from a movieclip from within itself? I made a menubutton for a school assignment. To make it, I created a movieclip of the button's graphic, with on the second frame the butt…

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## [Video play list XML help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-play-list-xml-help/309420)

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**Author:** [@Navarone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Navarone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-play-list-xml-help/309420 "2010-05-14T14:36:18Z")

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I am trying to generate a play list from my XML file. In the function videoList produces a list of url for specified node, the trace(vidSource) shows:\[COLOR=#984806\]\[FONT=&quot\]\[U\] Top level: Our Services http://pegasu…

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## [Swfaddress 2.4, simple eg. not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfaddress-2-4-simple-eg-not-working/309418)

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**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfaddress-2-4-simple-eg-not-working/309418 "2010-05-14T13:32:29Z")

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Hello .. I can't get this to work. Assuming, all is installed etc (I am not getting any errors) Each time I click my button, the SWFAddress.onChange = function() doesn't activate which is where the problem lies.. Ca…

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## [Current button in AS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/current-button-in-as3/309412)

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**Author:** [@kstv\_chttrj](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kstv_chttrj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/current-button-in-as3/309412 "2010-05-14T11:08:18Z")

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can anyone explain me how to do this in AS3? I am new to AS3. I want this to happen: "when I click on a button that gets selected and it becomes inactive and again if you click on other button, previous button becomes …

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## [Infinite for loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinite-for-loop/309410)

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**Author:** [@Aldus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Aldus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/infinite-for-loop/309410 "2010-05-14T09:13:43Z")

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Hello I have a class with 3 object from a library public class Car extends BaseCars { In the class I made a for-loop because i want for each car a dot on my screen. private var point:Sprite .... for (var …

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## [Does anyone know how to make a 1hour count down in action script?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-a-1hour-count-down-in-action-script/309409)

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**Author:** [@kevinkhan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kevinkhan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-a-1hour-count-down-in-action-script/309409 "2010-05-14T07:58:03Z")

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I have a dynamic text field with and instance name of timer Does anyone know how i can write a simple action script to count down from and hour.. I need the display to look like 0 12 33 hrs min sec

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## [Removing extra character](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-extra-character/309408)

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**Author:** [@shivam](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shivam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-extra-character/309408 "2010-05-14T06:08:47Z")

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Hi, I have a textbox and a button in flash. I send data to java server by entering data into the textbox. Firsttime the number of characters i am receiving are correct, from the second time onwards there is an ext…

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## [Database in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/database-in-flash/309404)

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**Author:** [@vishnubhatla](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vishnubhatla)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/database-in-flash/309404 "2010-05-14T04:32:54Z")

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Hi All, I have to access database from flash 3.0, but dont need to communicate with php or any server side languages, I have to directly connect to database, If there any tutorials, please forward me links. Thanks, …

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## [Allow only certain Users!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/allow-only-certain-users/309402)

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**Author:** [@reni2040](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/reni2040)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/allow-only-certain-users/309402 "2010-05-14T03:30:20Z")

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Hi all… i want to allow only certain users in my website. so for that i got the code : order deny,allow deny from all allow from 888.888.888.888 allow from 999.999.999.999 now its working for me… and i want to red…

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## [Looking for help in programing a platformer game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-help-in-programing-a-platformer-game/309398)

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**Author:** [@ferretg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ferretg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-help-in-programing-a-platformer-game/309398 "2010-05-13T23:49:14Z")

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I am involved with my classmates in college in programing a platformer game and need help in writing and understanding the code form basic enemy AI such as that of a green turtle in Mario Bros. I am trying to get my enem…

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## [Buffer a video but don't play it](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buffer-a-video-but-dont-play-it/309392)

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**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buffer-a-video-but-dont-play-it/309392 "2010-05-13T20:20:58Z")

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I have 1.flv, 2.flv, 3.flv, and so on... I need play them in order and stitch them seamlessly. To do this, I was thinking of buffering X.flv while playing (X-1).flv. The problem is I don't know how to buffer a video and…

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## [Scrolling menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-menu/309391)

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**Author:** [@fredperes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fredperes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-menu/309391 "2010-05-13T20:06:44Z")

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Hi! I downloaded a file from Kirupa's website: a scrolling menu. The user clicks in the button and the mc moves up or down. It's great for what I need. But... I need a vertical and horizontal move. Like a diagonal mo…

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## [Movie - Food, Inc](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-food-inc/309389)

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**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-food-inc/309389 "2010-05-13T19:18:25Z")

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I had been putting off watching this movie, even though I heard it was really good, because the idea is nothing new to me. Most people already know about local farmers vs big corporations, chemicals vs organic, and quali…

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## [Video list from XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-list-from-xml/309381)

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**Author:** [@Navarone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Navarone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-list-from-xml/309381 "2010-05-13T15:20:34Z")

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I have to create a video list from my XML and have it play the videos one after the other for a specific menu button. The XML file looks something like this were there is a CategoryName, type and loadUrl. \<page\> …

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## [Who entered my website?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-entered-my-website/309380)

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**Author:** [@reni2040](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/reni2040)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-entered-my-website/309380 "2010-05-13T14:12:01Z")

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Hello guys here... I have a website and i wanna know the IP address of users viewed that Page.... any solution for this ??..... waiting for reply...thnx

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## [Sound of external swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-of-external-swf/309377)

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**Author:** [@flashfighter](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashfighter)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-of-external-swf/309377 "2010-05-13T11:23:12Z")

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when i load external swf inside main swf through loadClip then sound of external swf does not play. Please help any clue.

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## [Stopping a flash caching http requests, without changing the swf itself](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-a-flash-caching-http-requests-without-changing-the-swf-itself/309376)

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**Author:** [@Iamthejuggler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Iamthejuggler)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stopping-a-flash-caching-http-requests-without-changing-the-swf-itself/309376 "2010-05-13T10:15:08Z")

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I have a flash app which displays a bunch of images from a server, but i need to be able to stop these images from caching (as we are changing them and the client is seeing the older versions, their intranet is caching o…

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## [Shoes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shoes/309372)

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**Author:** [@nikesbdunks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nikesbdunks)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shoes/309372 "2010-05-13T08:34:39Z")

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\[font=Tahoma\] \[color=darkred\]Nike dunks\[/color\] are many people like the style, I like them too. \[/font\]

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## [Imitating lassepedersen.biz](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/imitating-lassepedersen-biz/309371)

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**Author:** [@picwellwisher12](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/picwellwisher12)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/imitating-lassepedersen-biz/309371 "2010-05-13T07:59:31Z")

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i want to imitate http://lassepedersen.biz/ just the thumbnails in Campaign page is causing problem. I have done this animation on images that are already in Flash. but the script causes problem when i try to make script…

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## [Moving from MC coding to frame code setup](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-from-mc-coding-to-frame-code-setup/309366)

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**Author:** [@Darkblade](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Darkblade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/moving-from-mc-coding-to-frame-code-setup/309366 "2010-05-12T23:39:27Z")

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As I have started development into a new game, and am starting to notice some fundamental benefits of AS3, I would like to invest time to learn how coding works under the setup of the actionscript on the frame rather tha…

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## [Reference to child by "level" not instance name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reference-to-child-by-level-not-instance-name/309363)

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**Author:** [@MrT1976](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MrT1976)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reference-to-child-by-level-not-instance-name/309363 "2010-05-12T21:55:47Z")

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Hi everyone, The following code works fine. However, rather than refering to the child by instance name I want to use something like the as2 \_level1.gotoAndStop. The idea is that it'll work for any .swf that is adde…

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## [Help! Connecting/Loading swf files for website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-connecting-loading-swf-files-for-website/309362)

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**Author:** [@Pixxie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pixxie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-connecting-loading-swf-files-for-website/309362 "2010-05-12T21:22:10Z")

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Hello! I'm a bit of a newbie at Flash and building my first website. I've built all the pages individually as different files and now I want to use AS to connect them all and link from my main page to the other files u…

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