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## [Access child.swf function from parent.swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-child-swf-function-from-parent-swf/278090)

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**Author:** [@shubs6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shubs6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-child-swf-function-from-parent-swf/278090 "2008-12-22T10:50:31Z")

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I have to access a function in child swf from parent swf. This child swf gets loaded into a canvas object in parent.swf. Everything works fine but I'm unable to call any function that was in child.swf. My code is …

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## [Image shrinked after uploading swf file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-shrinked-after-uploading-swf-file/278085)

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**Author:** [@christinelalala](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/christinelalala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-shrinked-after-uploading-swf-file/278085 "2008-12-22T07:30:50Z")

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Hi, I'm having this really weird problem, all the images in my swf file are loaded externally, and everything looks fine on my computer, after I uploaded the swf file to my web server, the images are shrinked in a way,…

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## [Spam?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spam/278083)

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**Author:** [@senocular](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/senocular)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spam/278083 "2008-12-22T03:24:10Z")

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hard to tell nowadays... http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2419507&postcount=8 no good? I don't want to click on the footer link; I'm a wussy

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## [Harddrive crash - devastated](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/harddrive-crash-devastated/278082)

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**Author:** [@Desola](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Desola)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/harddrive-crash-devastated/278082 "2008-12-22T02:58:15Z")

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my laptop just crashed. harddrive crash. now does that mean all info is lost? is there ANY way to restore these files?

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## [Weird bug in preloading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-bug-in-preloading/278080)

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**Author:** [@zoink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zoink)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/weird-bug-in-preloading/278080 "2008-12-22T02:03:27Z")

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While designing a website, i added a preloader so that there's a loading bar that displays while the website is loading. The code for it is just standard one. However, i encountered a really weird bug: After loading th…

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## [How to make several dragable objects in the gravity tutorial?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-several-dragable-objects-in-the-gravity-tutorial/278073)

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**Author:** [@antonigeno](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/antonigeno)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-several-dragable-objects-in-the-gravity-tutorial/278073 "2008-12-21T21:10:46Z")

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Hello all First all please forgive my poor english. I'm very new to actionscript, but i have some notions of java programming on a semester I had couple years ago. I'm a graphic design student. I'm doing a group home…

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## [Browser window resizing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-window-resizing/278069)

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**Author:** [@egoscope](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/egoscope)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/browser-window-resizing/278069 "2008-12-21T19:24:12Z")

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Hi all, i have a problem with stage and browser screen. My stage property is NO\_SCALE and i have a sprite with gradientfill, that cover all the screen browser. When i resize the browser window there are not any scroll st…

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## [Drop down menu hiding in html](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drop-down-menu-hiding-in-html/278066)

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**Author:** [@jsweetyv](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jsweetyv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drop-down-menu-hiding-in-html/278066 "2008-12-21T16:16:49Z")

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Hi... I have created drop down menu as below.. ...........| Home | Contacts | About Us | ................| .......................| ABC........| .......................|PQR.........| .......................|XYZ..…

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## [setInterval problem, gives the same value over and over to function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-problem-gives-the-same-value-over-and-over-to-function/278065)

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**Author:** [@deltaone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deltaone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-problem-gives-the-same-value-over-and-over-to-function/278065 "2008-12-21T15:28:29Z")

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LATER EDIT: apparently, I managed to work around it. Anyway, the second setInterval was the one that did not work, and I put instead of: setInterval(this, "setText", interval, setAcText()); this: StratFlash = new …

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## [How do i achieve this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-achieve-this/278055)

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**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/southpaw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-achieve-this/278055 "2008-12-21T07:09:24Z")

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If you go to www.kirkmillet.com, you'll understand what i am talking about. when you click on a button, the graphic that you want to see loads up on an entirely new window. I understand the getURL function can do this, b…

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## [Flvplayback component buttons don't autoHide sometimes in some browers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-component-buttons-dont-autohide-sometimes-in-some-browers/278054)

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**Author:** [@smair33](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/smair33)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flvplayback-component-buttons-dont-autohide-sometimes-in-some-browers/278054 "2008-12-21T06:32:54Z")

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I was wondering if anyone knew how to hide the skin in the flvplayback component on ROLL\_OUT. SkinAutoHide seems to work whenever it feels like it and sometimes the button controls just stay over the video. This happens …

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## [Hilarious and totally brilliant!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hilarious-and-totally-brilliant/278045)

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**Author:** [@bootiteq](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bootiteq)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hilarious-and-totally-brilliant/278045 "2008-12-21T03:55:25Z")

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http://www.bio-bak.nl/

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## [In relatively urgent need of AS3 developer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-relatively-urgent-need-of-as3-developer/278043)

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**Author:** [@magarik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/magarik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/in-relatively-urgent-need-of-as3-developer/278043 "2008-12-21T03:25:49Z")

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////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// THANKS, I FOUND SOMEONE, NO LONGER RELEVANT ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// for a very well versed person, it is a short, (perhaps ev…

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## [Xmas e-cards](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmas-e-cards/278037)

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**Author:** [@alapimba](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alapimba)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xmas-e-cards/278037 "2008-12-20T20:57:49Z")

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Hello, This is that time of the year that everybody ask you to design a x-mas ecard, it's a simple job unless the e-card is for your own multimedia company \[smile\] E-cards sent by e-mail are limited so you only need …

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## [A bug: singleton, helper class and vector?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-bug-singleton-helper-class-and-vector/278035)

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**Author:** [@Felixz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Felixz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-bug-singleton-helper-class-and-vector/278035 "2008-12-20T17:56:35Z")

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I just wonder... Should this be roported to Adobe? Current code gives a runtime error: package { import flash.errors.IllegalOperationError; public class Singleton { private static const \_Instance:Singleton = ne…

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## [GD Images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gd-images/278027)

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**Author:** [@chrisclick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisclick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gd-images/278027 "2008-12-20T11:55:51Z")

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This always happens, as soon as I post, i fix it... Annoying. Instead of including the php file, i used the \<img\> method. \[stuck\_out\_tongue\]

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## [Lesmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lesmith/278022)

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**Author:** [@lauria240](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lauria240)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lesmith/278022 "2008-12-20T08:42:59Z")

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Our efficient laminate countertop manufacturing process combines technology and craftsmanship with a dedication to full service. We offer a wide variety of colors and patterns in our stock inventory which allows us to pu…

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## [Lesmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lesmith/278021)

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**Author:** [@lauria240](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lauria240)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lesmith/278021 "2008-12-20T08:42:17Z")

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Our efficient laminate countertop manufacturing process combines technology and craftsmanship with a dedication to full service. We offer a wide variety of colors and patterns in our stock inventory which allows us to pu…

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## [Lesmith](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lesmith/278020)

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**Author:** [@lauria240](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lauria240)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lesmith/278020 "2008-12-20T08:41:42Z")

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Our efficient laminate countertop manufacturing process combines technology and craftsmanship with a dedication to full service. We offer a wide variety of colors and patterns in our stock inventory which allows us to pu…

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## [Error opening URL 'file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-opening-url-file/278018)

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**Author:** [@svibuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/svibuk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-opening-url-file/278018 "2008-12-20T07:52:30Z")

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i have the following script on the frame of a layer fr displaying data i have the xml file in c:\\ and accordingly given the path still its showing error Error opening URL 'file:///c:/stext.xml the script is as follow…

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## [Some life issues..=/](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-life-issues/278017)

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**Author:** [@nthony](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nthony)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/some-life-issues/278017 "2008-12-20T06:47:51Z")

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im having some minor troubles with my flash game im currently working on, I was wondering if "ANYONE" could help me out a little bit with the life bar issue I've been dealing with.. basicly I have 4 characters you can ch…

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## [News ticker from database-problem in dispaly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/news-ticker-from-database-problem-in-dispaly/278016)

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**Author:** [@svibuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/svibuk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/news-ticker-from-database-problem-in-dispaly/278016 "2008-12-20T06:33:12Z")

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i have gone thr' news ticker script coding . its very excellent. and thats the script i was looking for but few things if u culd help out i am not usig xml i am using sql/access database . how do i code it in flash i hav…

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## [Creating new object instance/copy in for loop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-new-object-instance-copy-in-for-loop/278015)

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**Author:** [@sassoFlash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sassoFlash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-new-object-instance-copy-in-for-loop/278015 "2008-12-20T06:31:43Z")

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The issue I'm having is rather for the sake of optimizing my code. While I'm still new to AS3, I guess I have troubles understanding some basic concepts. Anyway, here's the scenario: It is from a game where the user pi…

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## [Checking for angle?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-angle/278014)

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**Author:** [@cnboy0212](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cnboy0212)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-angle/278014 "2008-12-20T06:16:54Z")

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if i got a shape,how do i check the measurement its angles?

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## [Flash file not displaying properly when called in webpage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-not-displaying-properly-when-called-in-webpage/278013)

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**Author:** [@svibuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/svibuk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-not-displaying-properly-when-called-in-webpage/278013 "2008-12-20T06:09:59Z")

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a flash application is amde using actionscript the needed data is displayed properly when opened in flash. but when i use this flash file in my web page nothing gets dispalyed . can anyone help me

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## [Flash cs4- flash compiles fla, but broke with no errors?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-flash-compiles-fla-but-broke-with-no-errors/278008)

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**Author:** [@bmilesp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bmilesp)\
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**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs4-flash-compiles-fla-but-broke-with-no-errors/278008 "2008-12-20T03:10:23Z")

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I'm using Flash CS4 and flash player 10,0,12,36. My fla compiles completely when i "Test Movie" but it loops as if it didn't compile correctly- AND it gives no output or error messages. I have no idea what could've cause…

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## [How to show a progress bar](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-show-a-progress-bar/278006)

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**Author:** [@Binji](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Binji)\
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**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-show-a-progress-bar/278006 "2008-12-20T00:56:18Z")

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So i decided to play around and make my own progress bar. I used the technique from http://blog.preinvent.com/node/6 where it uses a Preloader extending DownloadProgressBar and has an object extended from Loader which…

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## [TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1009-cannot-access-a-property-or-method-of-a-null-object-reference/278005)

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**Author:** [@Production\_6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Production_6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typeerror-error-1009-cannot-access-a-property-or-method-of-a-null-object-reference/278005 "2008-12-20T00:39:41Z")

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hello, I'm new to flash and AS3, so maybe this is a dumb question but, I have a preloader that I want to tween down the alpha and move to the next frame. I have a tween variable tweening the alpha channel down to 0 and …

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## [Dynamically getting images into flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-getting-images-into-flash/278003)

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**Author:** [@namco](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/namco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-getting-images-into-flash/278003 "2008-12-19T23:44:38Z")

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Is it possible for flash, while it is running, to display a open file dialog box, like in windows, and retrieve an image to place it into a designated area on the stage? If so, how? Just to make the above a little mo…

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## [Fade out audio while flv is playing, fade in when stopped](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-out-audio-while-flv-is-playing-fade-in-when-stopped/278001)

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**Author:** [@jibble](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jibble)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fade-out-audio-while-flv-is-playing-fade-in-when-stopped/278001 "2008-12-19T22:55:01Z")

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is there a way i can use a listener to see if an flv is playing? if its playing, fadeout any other audio(besides the flv's) if its not playing, fadein i got the fade part...but need to figure out how to tell if t…

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