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## [Unload() making flash run really slow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unload-making-flash-run-really-slow/271847)

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**Author:** [@spooks222](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spooks222)\
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**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unload-making-flash-run-really-slow/271847 "2008-09-29T15:45:22Z")

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Im making a small website and using multiple .swf for each page. The thing is when i start using a few links, the websites runs really slow. I'm using the unload() function to remove my last .swf, but it doesnt seem to b…

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## [Phpmyadmin. how to set up?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/phpmyadmin-how-to-set-up/271845)

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**Author:** [@ian\_dcuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ian_dcuk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/phpmyadmin-how-to-set-up/271845 "2008-09-29T14:53:20Z")

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I got a server and need now some first steps instructions of installing phpmyadmin and then how i might get around to creating a databse within it. Any help would be a great big push in a right direction! cos needing …

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## [Tournament brackets](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tournament-brackets/271841)

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**Author:** [@Iammontoya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Iammontoya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tournament-brackets/271841 "2008-09-29T14:42:05Z")

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Hi all. Im trying to brainstorm on the best way to create tournament brackets. There should be only a few considerations. XML - to read the data number of teams, so the brackets can be created and can grow or shrink dr…

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## [Footer wide problem in IE7](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/footer-wide-problem-in-ie7/271838)

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**Author:** [@tanicos](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tanicos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/footer-wide-problem-in-ie7/271838 "2008-09-29T13:03:48Z")

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after tweaking as much as possible a dating script i finally thought to ask for some help in FF3 the footer is wide since i use #footerMain{ width:100%; height:150px; background:url(images/ftb.jpg) repeat…

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## [Cheap new nike jordan shoes!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cheap-new-nike-jordan-shoes/271835)

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**Author:** [@kk666666](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kk666666)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cheap-new-nike-jordan-shoes/271835 "2008-09-29T12:21:56Z")

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Welcome to our website: www.cheap-sneaker.com ,we are offering Nike series(Nike Air Force one, Nike Dunk, Nike Air Max,Nike shox ,and Nike airJordan,air force one bape dunk brand sports shoes fashion clothes handbag and …

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## [Document.write issue in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-write-issue-in-ie/271828)

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**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-write-issue-in-ie/271828 "2008-09-29T08:28:25Z")

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Hi there, I am using a few bits of tech here, but I've narrowed everything down to this bit.... This code works for me in IE: \<param name="movie" value="mymovie.swf?greeting=hello" /\> But this doesn't: \<script…

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## [Image fading in and out from external directory](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-fading-in-and-out-from-external-directory/271819)

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**Author:** [@andy106](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andy106)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-fading-in-and-out-from-external-directory/271819 "2008-09-29T05:14:58Z")

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Hi everyone, and thank you for reading my tread. I am trying to create a canvas which will display 5 images ( one in each corner and one in the middle) now the trick is that the loader should be able to load any jpgs u…

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## [Image fading in and out from external directory](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-fading-in-and-out-from-external-directory/271818)

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**Author:** [@andy106](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andy106)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-fading-in-and-out-from-external-directory/271818 "2008-09-29T05:14:21Z")

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Hi everyone, and thank you for reading my tread. I am trying to create a canvas which will display 5 images ( one in each corner and one in the middle) now the trick is that the loader should be able to load any jpgs u…

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## [Contact form problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-problem/271817)

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**Author:** [@thursday0384](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thursday0384)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-problem/271817 "2008-09-29T04:55:20Z")

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I have a very simple php and as3 contact form that is NOT working at all. the swf file works, but it never sends the email message to me. here is my php code edit: the email looks messed up with the php code tags ar…

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## [Is there an "is instance of" property or function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-an-is-instance-of-property-or-function/271813)

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**Author:** [@zoink](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zoink)\
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**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-there-an-is-instance-of-property-or-function/271813 "2008-09-29T03:16:25Z")

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is there an "is instance of" property or function? for example, i added a mouse\_down event listener on the stage. On the stage, there are instances of an apple class and instances of orange class, both of which extends…

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## [Cover letter help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cover-letter-help/271808)

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**Author:** [@wo1olf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wo1olf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cover-letter-help/271808 "2008-09-29T01:20:24Z")

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So i have to write this letter for an internship. The thing is cover letter i have are in french, i tried to translate them but some words in it i do not know how to translate it. Does any one know where can if find som…

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## [Hover Caption](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hover-caption/271806)

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**Author:** [@Drail](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Drail)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hover-caption/271806 "2008-09-29T00:13:38Z")

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I have created a hover caption using your tutorial, though there is a problem that every time I refresh the page, the hover caption area (the box) flashes up really briefly. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this? …

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## [Php server / mysql module error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-server-mysql-module-error/271791)

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**Author:** [@Utech22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Utech22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-server-mysql-module-error/271791 "2008-09-28T17:50:56Z")

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I am using php 5.2, mysql and apache 2.2 on windows vista When I try to add a database connection I get this error: ‘Your PHP server doesn’t have the MySQL module loaded or you can’t use the mysql\_(p)connect functions…

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## [Globle settings](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/globle-settings/271788)

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**Author:** [@sidhu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sidhu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/globle-settings/271788 "2008-09-28T15:55:16Z")

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HI all Some people using to set \*{ margin: 0px; padding: 0px;} for all eliments. is this good or enthing is there

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## [Scrolling image bar help please...?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-image-bar-help-please/271787)

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**Author:** [@adri](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrolling-image-bar-help-please/271787 "2008-09-28T15:36:03Z")

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Hi I'm trying to make an imagebar and it works fine until the window is resized (stage resized) when it screws up. If anyone could have a look at the AS3 code and suggest how I can get it to resize correctly I'd be ver…

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## [AS2 to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/271786)

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**Author:** [@renton79](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/renton79)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/271786 "2008-09-28T15:18:25Z")

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Hi I found this code on \[COLOR=#0066cc\]www.cleverpig.com\[/COLOR\] and it is exactly what I need. But I have problems with converting it to AS3. Especialy I have problem with last part in for loop. Can anyone help me with …

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## [Cannot publish AIR apps in flash cs3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-publish-air-apps-in-flash-cs3/271785)

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**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-publish-air-apps-in-flash-cs3/271785 "2008-09-28T15:18:01Z")

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Hi, Today I decided to install the extension to create Adobe AIR applications in Flash. I downloaded the extension with no problems; I started creating a simple hello world application but when I tried to publish it,…

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## [Problems amending template](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-amending-template/271780)

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**Author:** [@boydie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boydie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-amending-template/271780 "2008-09-28T13:44:00Z")

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Hello I hoping someone can help me out, i am trying to build a website for a Dog charity and have purchased a Flash website template, I have managed to make a few changes but i am having problems changing the button he…

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## [\[Adobe Flash CS3 AS 2.0\] Need help to stop executing a function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-flash-cs3-as-2-0-need-help-to-stop-executing-a-function/271776)

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**Author:** [@Jeesssyyyy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Jeesssyyyy)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adobe-flash-cs3-as-2-0-need-help-to-stop-executing-a-function/271776 "2008-09-28T09:44:25Z")

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Hi, I’m making this game with Adobe Flash and I have this level where you need to stop a bomb from exploding, but when you stopped it and go to the next frame the bomb is still running and you still go to the game over …

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## [Passing hidden vars from flash to php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-hidden-vars-from-flash-to-php/271774)

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**Author:** [@red\_sofa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/red_sofa)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-hidden-vars-from-flash-to-php/271774 "2008-09-28T08:35:18Z")

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I'm placing swfs in product pages of a oscommerce site. I trying to send the whole info of a certain product to the shopping cart. ORIGINAL CODE IS: \<form name="cart\_quantity" action="http://www.shop.com/product\_inf…

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## [Converting data to string](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-data-to-string/271772)

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**Author:** [@npgames](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/npgames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-data-to-string/271772 "2008-09-28T06:54:35Z")

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SOLVED im trying to use loaded data from xml and make it a string so i can clip out parts of the data i dont want. i can load the data and place it into a var but i cant get it to become a string. when i check what kin…

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## [createEmptyMovieClip and swapDepth... co-existence is futile!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createemptymovieclip-and-swapdepth-co-existence-is-futile/271771)

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**Author:** [@YoungNastyMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YoungNastyMan)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/createemptymovieclip-and-swapdepth-co-existence-is-futile/271771 "2008-09-28T06:44:08Z")

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Hello, I need help with a little project (a website I'm building). My main page has links that when clicked will open various external swfs that can be dragged around the stage. swapDepth is used so that the selected s…

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## [Image slide show with 5 images randomly fading in and out](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-slide-show-with-5-images-randomly-fading-in-and-out/271768)

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**Author:** [@andy106](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andy106)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-slide-show-with-5-images-randomly-fading-in-and-out/271768 "2008-09-28T05:21:03Z")

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Hi everyone, and thank you for reading my tread. I am trying to create a canvas which will display 5 images ( one in each corner and one in the middle) now the trick is that the loader should be able to load any jpgs u…

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## [Document class must be on first frame!? .. Error #1009](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-class-must-be-on-first-frame-error-1009/271765)

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**Author:** [@54321](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/54321)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/document-class-must-be-on-first-frame-error-1009/271765 "2008-09-28T03:47:58Z")

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Hey, I have a project starting at frame one and I have a document class attached to my project. I found a working preloader thing to have but when I move the project one frame ahead in the main timeline suddenly the docu…

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## [Automated playlist generator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/automated-playlist-generator/271757)

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**Author:** [@fireact](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fireact)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/automated-playlist-generator/271757 "2008-09-27T22:40:01Z")

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Hi, I have searched everwhere on the internet for a solution, with no luck, so I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I am trying to make a kind of interactive tv. I have eight scenes and each scen…

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## [Sound.position problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-position-problem/271751)

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**Author:** [@esqu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/esqu)\
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**Last updated:** [September 27, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-position-problem/271751 "2008-09-27T18:26:42Z")

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Hi everybody, I am trying to make an music player. It plays external mp3 files. It shows the duration of the sound object. I click to STOP button and stop the music, then I click to PLAY button i can't reset the time of …

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## [Read XML file cross browser example](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-xml-file-cross-browser-example/271745)

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**Author:** [@piroshki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/piroshki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2008, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-xml-file-cross-browser-example/271745 "2008-09-27T17:00:59Z")

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Hi again. I have been trying to read an xml file using a combination of xmlhttprequest and activeObject to make it work for all browsers. This is my code. I cannot load the xml document at all, it returns no properties. …

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## [Keyboard navigation beyond the Tab key](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-navigation-beyond-the-tab-key/271742)

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**Author:** [@nburlington](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nburlington)\
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**Last updated:** [September 27, 2008, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keyboard-navigation-beyond-the-tab-key/271742 "2008-09-27T15:34:49Z")

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Is the Tab key the only keyboard event I can use to change focus on the stage? I'd also like to use the arrow keys. What monitors the tabIndexes in the flash file? Can I assign tab indexes and then use the arrow keys …

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## [Mx 2004 var / variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-2004-var-variable/271739)

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**Author:** [@michaelruk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/michaelruk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2008, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-2004-var-variable/271739 "2008-09-27T09:54:08Z")

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Hi all, I am somewhat confused by how exactly variables should be used by Flash and its action script. when creating dynamic text you can set a variable name for the text which I'm presuming will store the value of wha…

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## [Tooltip with forms in php?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tooltip-with-forms-in-php/271737)

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**Author:** [@Utech22](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Utech22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2008, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tooltip-with-forms-in-php/271737 "2008-09-27T09:38:40Z")

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I don't really want to use javascript. What I want to do is to have a descriptive tooltip displayed when I user clicks a form field. \[image\] When the user clicks the input box, the text "Enter your name" is displayed…

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