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## [Enable and disable checkbox?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enable-and-disable-checkbox/284430)

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**Author:** [@pixeldude](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixeldude)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/enable-and-disable-checkbox/284430 "2009-03-19T05:55:26Z")

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Hi ..... Okay I just need advise on how to make this simple instead of what I have now....it's working very well ...perhaps someone can shed light on me how to make it as more elegants code...because it gonna give me t…

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## [Creating and accessing an array of movie clips from input box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-and-accessing-an-array-of-movie-clips-from-input-box/284428)

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**Author:** [@shanis42](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shanis42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-and-accessing-an-array-of-movie-clips-from-input-box/284428 "2009-03-19T05:40:51Z")

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I have a site I am working on for an athletic garment manufacturer. They would like to have a sample creator (product configurator) on the site so customers can get an idea what their ordered garments are going to look l…

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## [Another reason Pantone != Cool](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-reason-pantone-cool/284423)

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**Author:** [@GrndMasterFlash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GrndMasterFlash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/another-reason-pantone-cool/284423 "2009-03-19T03:50:52Z")

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http://www.warpgear.com/pantone/index.php?hex=%23555544&red=85&green=85&blue=68&mincolors=3 \<rant\> WTF, it's a big enough pain in the \*\*\* when trying to convert Pantone without some sort of Adobe type app, but Pantone …

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## [Loading swf into dynamic movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-into-dynamic-movieclip/284422)

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**Author:** [@adlib33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adlib33)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-into-dynamic-movieclip/284422 "2009-03-19T03:02:24Z")

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OK, noobie tried and tried. What I want to do is load a swf(mp3 player) into another dynamic movieclip that has been added and tweened onto the stage. Ideally, on a button press, the swf loads into the dynamic clip fir…

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## [Goto a specific frame using var and array problm](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goto-a-specific-frame-using-var-and-array-problm/284420)

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**Author:** [@unasemana](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/unasemana)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/goto-a-specific-frame-using-var-and-array-problm/284420 "2009-03-19T01:48:51Z")

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i have, i have a problem with my code. i have a mc (button) that when you click on it should go to a specific frame (the option clicked) and then charge a movie. the button (mc) ist created by a duplicatemovie her…

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## [Flash xml problem please help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-problem-please-help/284419)

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**Author:** [@maxl23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/maxl23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-xml-problem-please-help/284419 "2009-03-19T01:03:49Z")

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HI I am building a flash image gallery which calls on xml to load the images and captions - so far so good... My problem is that I want the top node to tell the flash movie to go to a specific frame... is this possibl…

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## [Dual boot problem?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dual-boot-problem/284417)

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**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dual-boot-problem/284417 "2009-03-19T00:45:53Z")

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okay so i have windows vista on my main hd and i had windows seven on the other. when i boot it asks me which one i want to pick from. but not im done with windows seven and formatted the drive yet it still asks me which…

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## [AS3 and XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-and-xml/284410)

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**Author:** [@tizius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tizius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-and-xml/284410 "2009-03-18T23:14:56Z")

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Hi, I'm new to AS3. I'm just trying to fugure out how it works. I'm loading a random quote from an xml file. No problem with it. I want a button that refreshes the quote when pressed. Here is my code: var loade…

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## [Preloader?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader/284409)

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**Author:** [@revin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/revin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader/284409 "2009-03-18T22:24:13Z")

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is it possible to load some external clips one by one? have an array with external clips on them and one with the MCs to load to? something like this? \["1.swf","2.swf","3.swf","player.swf","playeravatar.swf"\] \["\_…

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## [Creating required fields in a form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-required-fields-in-a-form/284407)

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**Author:** [@jimmybuckets](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jimmybuckets)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-required-fields-in-a-form/284407 "2009-03-18T21:41:04Z")

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I'm fairly new to Flash and I just created a feedback form. It uses a php file to email the info back to us. The form works fine, but I need help making my text fields required fields. Is there a simple way to do this? :…

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## [AS2 or AS3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-or-as3/284406)

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**Author:** [@CS4newbie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CS4newbie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-or-as3/284406 "2009-03-18T21:35:13Z")

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Hi all Very green newbie to Flash and AS here, Ive recently started playing with CS4, and want to learn Actionscript. Sorry, got 3 questions here: Is it better to learn AS2 first or skip it completely and start with A…

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## [Move an object to the lowest depth?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-an-object-to-the-lowest-depth/284402)

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**Author:** [@sam\_baker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sam_baker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-an-object-to-the-lowest-depth/284402 "2009-03-18T21:01:49Z")

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When I click on an object, I need it (technically it's parent object) to drop to the lowest level, but I'm having a heck of time. I've tried: stage.setChildIndex(this, 0); and stage.swapChildrenAt(0, getChildIndex(this…

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## [Video and audio for my site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-and-audio-for-my-site/284394)

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**Author:** [@cooljulie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cooljulie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-and-audio-for-my-site/284394 "2009-03-18T19:58:10Z")

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Hello, We have this site: http://www.hopeforcancer.com/betaglucan.html, one of these days, I will be placing a costumer testimonial video and a product audio on this page. I would like to ask for some suggestions from …

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## [It's-a-me... red-ah-leeet!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/its-a-me-red-ah-leeet/284392)

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**Author:** [@redelite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redelite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/its-a-me-red-ah-leeet/284392 "2009-03-18T19:32:04Z")

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Hey it rhymes!... :suppose\_maybe: Okay anyways, here is my entry. I drew this from a picture that was taken of me (left obviously) and my cousin in Disney World last June. I'll scan it once I get my printer/scanner/c…

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## [Rockstar Design volunteer needed for non-profit 'ToCure.org'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rockstar-design-volunteer-needed-for-non-profit-tocure-org/284390)

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**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rockstar-design-volunteer-needed-for-non-profit-tocure-org/284390 "2009-03-18T19:24:02Z")

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I'm in the process of starting a web-based non-profit to be used specifically for collecting funding and donations for other non-profits actively engaged in treating (and finding cures for) life-altering illnesses (non-s…

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## [Loop 3 times then stop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-3-times-then-stop/284385)

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**Author:** [@kcrimzon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kcrimzon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-3-times-then-stop/284385 "2009-03-18T18:34:47Z")

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I am going absolutely crazy with the simplicity of this problem! I have an mc that i want to play 3 times then stop ... and it is not working. I tried a basic timer var timer:Timer = new Timer(8000, 3); timer.addE…

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## [Reading %26 (ampersand)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-26-ampersand/284383)

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**Author:** [@energy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/energy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-26-ampersand/284383 "2009-03-18T17:55:42Z")

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Hey Guys! I am trying to read and update some data via flash - php - sql. Now i know that to send "&", i should send it as "%26", its fine till here. Lets say i want to send \*\*a&b co. ltd \*\* SO i send it as a%26…

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## [BitmapData draw() method frustration!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-draw-method-frustration/284381)

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**Author:** [@SquirtGun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SquirtGun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-draw-method-frustration/284381 "2009-03-18T17:36:11Z")

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Ok so here's kind of an odd one. I am using the draw() method of the BitmapData to encode a jpeg of part of the image. Now this should be easy enough given the object I want to draw to the bitmap is on the stage at des…

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## [Losing mouse\_up after reparent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/losing-mouse-up-after-reparent/284379)

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**Author:** [@tobyski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tobyski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/losing-mouse-up-after-reparent/284379 "2009-03-18T16:12:35Z")

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Hey. This might be a clear case but i'm stumped as to how to fix it: public function setupDragDrop(asset:MovieClip) { asset.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN, function(e:MouseEvent) { trace("1"); …

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## [Resized (smaller) look pixelated?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resized-smaller-look-pixelated/284367)

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**Author:** [@JR01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JR01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resized-smaller-look-pixelated/284367 "2009-03-18T14:15:23Z")

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Sorry I'm fumbling my way through this. Why when I take a file that's huge and resize it smaller does it look so pixelated? I have on smoothing and the file looks great until I make it smaller...... I'm so confused, wh…

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## [ForceSmoothing...i can't get it working!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/forcesmoothing-i-cant-get-it-working/284366)

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**Author:** [@mutkakokudka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mutkakokudka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/forcesmoothing-i-cant-get-it-working/284366 "2009-03-18T14:14:54Z")

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Hello everybody, I can't get working the damned forcesmoothing...... The case is this: i have a slideshow (AS2) which dynamically loads images from an XML file....all of them anyway are loaded with a really bad quality…

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## [Wall Street virtual stock trade game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wall-street-virtual-stock-trade-game/284361)

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**Author:** [@borabares](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/borabares)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wall-street-virtual-stock-trade-game/284361 "2009-03-18T12:52:07Z")

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World is in financial crise, most of countries are in recession. For 2008, an estimated 2.6 million U.S. jobs were eliminated. In Russia only in december 2008 1.0 million jobs were eliminated. Learn how to survive and pl…

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## [Wall Street virtual stock trade game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wall-street-virtual-stock-trade-game/284360)

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**Author:** [@borabares](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/borabares)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wall-street-virtual-stock-trade-game/284360 "2009-03-18T12:50:44Z")

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World is in financial crise, most of countries are in recession. For 2008, an estimated 2.6 million U.S. jobs were eliminated. In Russia only in december 2008 1.0 million jobs were eliminated. Learn how to survive and pl…

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## [Wall Street virtual stock trade game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wall-street-virtual-stock-trade-game/284359)

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**Author:** [@borabares](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/borabares)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wall-street-virtual-stock-trade-game/284359 "2009-03-18T12:49:19Z")

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World is in financial crise, most of countries are in recession. For 2008, an estimated 2.6 million U.S. jobs were eliminated. In Russia only in december 2008 1.0 million jobs were eliminated. Learn how to survive and pl…

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## [Transitions - tween](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transitions-tween/284357)

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**Author:** [@laertjansen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/laertjansen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transitions-tween/284357 "2009-03-18T12:33:08Z")

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Hi everyone. I´m working on a flash website and I gotta do something that I´ve never done. I´ve been researching on google, reading forums and downloading files but nothing is helping me up to now. Then I thought some…

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## [As 2.0 - sandbox security (?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-sandbox-security/284351)

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**Author:** [@marcogiannini](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcogiannini)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-0-sandbox-security/284351 "2009-03-18T11:20:54Z")

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hello all, I'm actually building a flash site; when I publish it, in output window first and also in the browser (in local or remote, no change at all), this script come out (and the site goes crazy): \*\*\* sandbox secur…

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## [How do i play a mc symbol in a certain cordinate?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-play-a-mc-symbol-in-a-certain-cordinate/284349)

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**Author:** [@arwig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arwig)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-play-a-mc-symbol-in-a-certain-cordinate/284349 "2009-03-18T11:14:19Z")

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hi, im new here, and i just started to learn flash, im a litlle bit stuck here and i really need some help, how do i play a certain movieclip symbol at a certain x,y cordinate when i rollover/hover a button? i woul…

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## [Connecto to database SQL2005 from ActionScript3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecto-to-database-sql2005-from-actionscript3/284348)

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**Author:** [@ahmy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ahmy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecto-to-database-sql2005-from-actionscript3/284348 "2009-03-18T11:08:55Z")

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I need a code that enables me to connecto to database SQL2005 using ActionScript3 even directly or through middleware(Asp.net2 only not PHP). i searched about this issue in google and i found that it should be a middlewa…

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## [How can i get video thumbnails?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-get-video-thumbnails/284347)

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**Author:** [@mngBJ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mngBJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-get-video-thumbnails/284347 "2009-03-18T10:52:31Z")

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how can i get video thumbnails or convert 1 video frame into picture. any ideas

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## [Send sms using a large account and sms gateway](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/send-sms-using-a-large-account-and-sms-gateway/284345)

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**Author:** [@alapimba](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alapimba)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/send-sms-using-a-large-account-and-sms-gateway/284345 "2009-03-18T10:35:36Z")

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Hello. I just set a deal with vodafone. now i own a large account with about 50.000 sms. How can i use it? does i need to set up a sms gateway on my http server and then i can start send? Vodafone don't give support on…

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