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## [TAB, focus problem. HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tab-focus-problem-help/280349)

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**Author:** [@OlaB](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OlaB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tab-focus-problem-help/280349 "2009-01-26T16:52:21Z")

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\[FONT=Arial\]Hi!\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\]I am trying to create menu for my application. To select the correct button user has to first, use “TAB” key and, them press “ENTER”. I have a problem with setting up focus, so when mov…

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## [Hover function not working when loaded into movie clip holder](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hover-function-not-working-when-loaded-into-movie-clip-holder/280347)

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**Author:** [@big\_bood](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/big_bood)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hover-function-not-working-when-loaded-into-movie-clip-holder/280347 "2009-01-26T16:44:44Z")

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Hi AS 2 question: I am having issues with a hover funtion in a loaded swf file. Hover file swf works on its own. Parent file swf loads hover swf \[COLOR=darkred\]3. Hover funtion no longer works in parent swf\[/COL…

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## [TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert XMLList@59dc17f1 to XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1034-type-coercion-failed-cannot-convert-xmllist-59dc17f1-to-xml/280342)

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**Author:** [@IanCremona](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IanCremona)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1034-type-coercion-failed-cannot-convert-xmllist-59dc17f1-to-xml/280342 "2009-01-26T15:38:00Z")

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Why does the trace work, and the statement does not? (please see code comments) import fl.controls.\*; var info\_txt:TextArea = panel\_mc.main\_mc.info\_txt; var gallery\_xml:XML; var xmlReq:URLRequest = new URLRequest("d…

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## [Multiple loaders](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-loaders/280341)

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**Author:** [@furyan\_be](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/furyan_be)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiple-loaders/280341 "2009-01-26T15:37:07Z")

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Hi im loading multiple images but how do I make sure the program will start once all images have dispatched a complete event. like make a universal loader for all the other "small loaders" if you understand. thanks in ad…

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## [Bc check](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bc-check/280337)

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**Author:** [@finalvisual](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/finalvisual)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bc-check/280337 "2009-01-26T15:08:00Z")

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## [Random swf help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-swf-help/280334)

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**Author:** [@brother276](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brother276)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-swf-help/280334 "2009-01-26T14:23:50Z")

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I finally got my random swf banner to work for my site. But the only thing is that the banner is played back in a loop. The swf file that it’s pulling from only plays once then stops.\[FONT=Times New Roman\] Is there a w…

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## [Simple Photo Gallery Portfolio](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-photo-gallery-portfolio/280333)

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**Author:** [@korabolex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/korabolex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-photo-gallery-portfolio/280333 "2009-01-26T14:00:55Z")

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I built this a while back, was my first and only ever built website.. Well not really a website more of an online photo portfolio, couldnt of done it without the help of a couple of kirupa tutorials.... Let me know wha…

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## [Prototype for play but how to stop it?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prototype-for-play-but-how-to-stop-it/280329)

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**Author:** [@MattiasA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MattiasA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/prototype-for-play-but-how-to-stop-it/280329 "2009-01-26T12:20:29Z")

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MovieClip.prototype.play2 = function(direction, playback, begin, end, callback, clips) { var o = this; playback = (playback == undefined) ? (1000/24) : playback; end = (end == undefined) ? function() {retu…

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## [Mailto](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mailto/280327)

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**Author:** [@winandhi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/winandhi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mailto/280327 "2009-01-26T12:03:00Z")

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Dear friend, I have a problem creating button for mail, how to make button to click and go to mail client I tried mailto and doesn't work my flash is FLASH CS3 Please help Thanks Winandhi

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## [Problem with buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-buttons/280326)

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**Author:** [@eradesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eradesign)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-buttons/280326 "2009-01-26T11:39:57Z")

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I have built a site in flash and uploaded it to a server, all is working well unless you click on the same button twice, if you just follow through the buttons there is no problem, however if you click on the same button…

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## [Xml php HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-php-help/280324)

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**Author:** [@teknokruncher](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/teknokruncher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-php-help/280324 "2009-01-26T09:57:41Z")

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Hey Kirupa folks, I've been beating my brains over the following AS3 code. It displays an image in several symbols in my movie, and it works great on the first run or so, and then when you try to use a different idName, …

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## [Can anyone help me?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-anyone-help-me/280322)

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**Author:** [@william01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/william01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-anyone-help-me/280322 "2009-01-26T08:49:44Z")

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Hi guys, can anyone help me? I was browsing for Mortgage and found an auction site, only it looks different from other. I haven’t used this type of site before, has anyone else? It seems like it could be worth a go : )

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## [Problems with different players and my website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-different-players-and-my-website/280317)

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**Author:** [@mrjag](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mrjag)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-different-players-and-my-website/280317 "2009-01-26T06:37:02Z")

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Hey Guys, I just got done with the "beta" of one of my websites that has a navigation header made in Flash CS4. The thing works flawlessly on my own machines, however, if I try to view it on my friends computers it…

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## [Load swf in Air](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-swf-in-air/280312)

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**Author:** [@kombuwa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kombuwa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/load-swf-in-air/280312 "2009-01-26T04:48:48Z")

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hi, i am trying to load swf from other domain in to my air application. but it gives security sandbox error and i use Security.allowInsecureDomain("\*") and it work perfectly in normal Flash but Air gives another eror: …

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## [Computer! YAY PICS!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/computer-yay-pics/280310)

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**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/computer-yay-pics/280310 "2009-01-26T03:02:41Z")

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okay so as i promised i said i would post pictures, i just want to thank everyone for their help with getting this beast running right now im running the q6700 2.6Ghz at 3.3Ghz here are the pics thanks alot especia…

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## [Verify if is a number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/verify-if-is-a-number/280309)

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**Author:** [@ruiganga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ruiganga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/verify-if-is-a-number/280309 "2009-01-26T02:52:01Z")

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hi I have a textfield. I want to verify if the content inserted by the use is a number, and if it is not I want to give a message. How can I verify if it is a number? Thanks

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## [To Be a \*\*\*\* or Not to Be a \*\*\*\*](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-be-a-or-not-to-be-a/280306)

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**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-be-a-or-not-to-be-a/280306 "2009-01-26T01:25:06Z")

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So a restaurant in the town where I go to school used to have a really nice website where you could view their menu and do online orders... apparently they are stupid or something because it now goes to a parked domain a…

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## [Assign property to variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assign-property-to-variable/280304)

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**Author:** [@activa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/activa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/assign-property-to-variable/280304 "2009-01-26T00:32:00Z")

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How do I assign a property to a variable? For example, say I want to change the alpha of a clip named "theClip": I tried: var theAlpha = theClip.alpha; theAlpha = .3; THis doesn't work.

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## [1009 error after putting the preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1009-error-after-putting-the-preloader/280300)

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**Author:** [@innnnnah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/innnnnah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/1009-error-after-putting-the-preloader/280300 "2009-01-25T22:47:36Z")

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Hi, i've put simple preloader on frame 1. since then i get an 1009 error message. I debugged the file and it seems like it is referring to 'franklin\_button' but this is the button on the stage. i've checked the in…

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## [After creating a preloader, i get 1009 error message](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/after-creating-a-preloader-i-get-1009-error-message/280298)

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**Author:** [@innnnnah](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/innnnnah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/after-creating-a-preloader-i-get-1009-error-message/280298 "2009-01-25T22:05:44Z")

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Hi, as explained on the title, i've put simple preloader on frame 1. since then i get an 1009 error message. I debugged the file and it seems like it is referring to 'franklin\_button' but this is the button on the …

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## [Timeline actions ignored when loaded into parent swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-actions-ignored-when-loaded-into-parent-swf/280295)

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**Author:** [@flashead](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashead)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-actions-ignored-when-loaded-into-parent-swf/280295 "2009-01-25T20:52:18Z")

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If I have a movieclip in my library with some animation on the timeline and actions as well (stops, calls to other methods, etc.) and at runtime I add this clip to the display list, everything works as expected. The acti…

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## [Counting XML nodes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/counting-xml-nodes/280293)

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**Author:** [@typografuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/typografuk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/counting-xml-nodes/280293 "2009-01-25T20:07:13Z")

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Some basic stuff with XML and not finding what I need online. Help appreciated. What actionscript code will be able to determine these numerals for me and assign them to variables? I want 1 variable to tell me how m…

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## [Change the css of the html page that holds a swf from within the swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-the-css-of-the-html-page-that-holds-a-swf-from-within-the-swf/280292)

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**Author:** [@surfeuse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/surfeuse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-the-css-of-the-html-page-that-holds-a-swf-from-within-the-swf/280292 "2009-01-25T19:58:53Z")

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Does anyone know if it would be possible to change the style sheet for an html page that holds a swf from within that swf? I would like to do so on the click of a button within the swf. Thanks

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## [Swfaddress question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfaddress-question/280288)

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**Author:** [@smeared](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smeared)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swfaddress-question/280288 "2009-01-25T18:53:47Z")

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so, I'm being asked to incorporate swfaddress into a website. i'm worried I might have to change the entire way the website works. for example. the site is set up with a document class that loads a header footer and…

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## [Console window \[as2\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/console-window-as2/280287)

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**Author:** [@tapioca](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tapioca)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/console-window-as2/280287 "2009-01-25T18:52:47Z")

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hey, i wrote a console window. idk if anyone would find it useful but it's really easy to include in a flash, and it has a parser that you can write your own debug commands/cheats/whatever for. here's a demo of it: htt…

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## [AS3 Raycaster ( another one! )](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-raycaster-another-one/280283)

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**Author:** [@Dom\_1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dom_1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-raycaster-another-one/280283 "2009-01-25T17:56:43Z")

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The title says it all. An AS3 Raycaster. Check it out http://www.signalsondisplay.com/blog/?p=74 =).

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## [Import classes error...help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-classes-error-help/280280)

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**Author:** [@Theofiel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Theofiel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-classes-error-help/280280 "2009-01-25T16:59:37Z")

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Dear all, If have this code at in frame 1: import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.transitions.easing.\*; Which is used for this part in a function: var tw:Tween = new Tween(snipper,"\_xscale",Strong.easeOut,snipper…

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## [SharedObject data check?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobject-data-check/280278)

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**Author:** [@anix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/anix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sharedobject-data-check/280278 "2009-01-25T15:51:15Z")

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Hi i am currently designing a game where when the user starts the game they enter thier name and press continue, thier name is then stored in a ShredObject by this command "localInfo.data.user = name;", and if the player…

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## [Container.removeChild problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/container-removechild-problem/280277)

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**Author:** [@kipu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kipu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/container-removechild-problem/280277 "2009-01-25T15:42:23Z")

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hi i don't remove ball mc giving error \[frowning\] var container:Sprite=new Sprite() addChild(container) var ball:MovieClip=new MovieClip(); ball.graphics.beginFill(0xFF8800); ball.graphics.drawCircle(50,150,30); co…

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## [Unloading the loader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloading-the-loader/280273)

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**Author:** [@lope](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lope)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unloading-the-loader/280273 "2009-01-25T13:53:35Z")

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is this the right way to do it? if (imageLoader != null){ imageLoader.unload(); } or i need to say this: if (imageLoader != null){ imageLoader.unload(); imageLoader = null; } when do i need to say this? imageL…

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