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## [Add/change xml data using php form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-change-xml-data-using-php-form/302532)

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**Author:** [@kmatsio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kmatsio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-change-xml-data-using-php-form/302532 "2010-01-02T19:19:08Z")

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I need to create a server side script (php,jsp) that can add/change the data of an xml file.Users can insert data through php form.(Data validation according to an .xsd file). Thnx in advance!!!!:ex:

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## [Library vs stage movieclip placement](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/library-vs-stage-movieclip-placement/302530)

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**Author:** [@lope](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lope)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/library-vs-stage-movieclip-placement/302530 "2010-01-02T18:00:35Z")

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so i have a document class with added\_to\_stage handler, and when i get access to stage is there a difference between: having few movieclips on the stage ready for use, or pulling these same movieclips from the library? …

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## [What is the difference between static and instance methods in Actionscript 3.0?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-static-and-instance-methods-in-actionscript-3-0/302529)

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**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-static-and-instance-methods-in-actionscript-3-0/302529 "2010-01-02T17:55:46Z")

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Hi, Asking a question here in this forum someone from here suggested me to changed one of my methods to static and it worked for what I was trying to do but I would like to know what is the difference between static an…

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## [Can't see movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-see-movie-clip/302528)

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**Author:** [@lupolu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lupolu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-see-movie-clip/302528 "2010-01-02T17:52:58Z")

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Hi, just joined your forum having never done AS before. I started a degree in computing with multimedia technologies in September (2009) and for an assignment we are required to make a game. I have made the game but I…

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## [Picture editing software research](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/picture-editing-software-research/302526)

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**Author:** [@nitehawk128](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nitehawk128)\
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**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/picture-editing-software-research/302526 "2010-01-02T15:08:46Z")

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Hello all, I am a University student and I am currently undertaking research regarding picture editing software for a project. I would be grateful if you could fill in this short questionnaire to help me this process. …

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## [Google Maps Reverse Geocoding API problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-maps-reverse-geocoding-api-problem/302525)

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**Author:** [@jadezoole](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jadezoole)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/google-maps-reverse-geocoding-api-problem/302525 "2010-01-02T13:52:51Z")

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I just stucked with Google Maps Reverse Geocoding API (http://code.google.com/intl/hu-HU/apis/maps/documentation/geocoding/#ReverseGeocoding) I have geolocation in lat and lon coordinates, and want to request some addres…

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## [Happy Birthday .soulty and ajcates](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-soulty-and-ajcates/302524)

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**Author:** [@excogitator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/excogitator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/happy-birthday-soulty-and-ajcates/302524 "2010-01-02T12:32:38Z")

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Wish you both a Happy Birthday!! :beer2:

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## [MiniMap help - dynamic instantiation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/minimap-help-dynamic-instantiation/302523)

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**Author:** [@Eppiox](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Eppiox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/minimap-help-dynamic-instantiation/302523 "2010-01-02T12:07:51Z")

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Migrating from AS2 to AS3 (for a while now) Currently I am trying to create a mini map which i can populate with the contents of an array. I can make any size grid with little to no trouble in AS3, for arguments sake…

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## [PHP Script Uploads despite error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-script-uploads-despite-error/302522)

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**Author:** [@oddball](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oddball)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-script-uploads-despite-error/302522 "2010-01-02T10:57:25Z")

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Hey I have a php upload script that i am using which works ok, when the criteria has not been met, it echo's back to the user the problem, however the file still uploads to the server anyway despite saying the conditio…

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## [Maintaining Pages](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maintaining-pages/302521)

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**Author:** [@noobie123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/noobie123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/maintaining-pages/302521 "2010-01-02T09:30:18Z")

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I have an application where every page contains a list of questions with answers to be selected from comboboxes. Once a set is complete, a Next Button appears which takes the user to the next set of questions on a new pa…

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## [New LoadVars(); and php shopping cart](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-loadvars-and-php-shopping-cart/302519)

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**Author:** [@RyanGus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RyanGus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-loadvars-and-php-shopping-cart/302519 "2010-01-02T06:45:05Z")

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hello, im building a shopping cart with PHP, Flash, MySql. the problem is when i try to add items to the cart they overwrite each other. im sending the variables via loadVars from the flash to the PHP and everything is…

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## [Platform Help Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/platform-help-needed/302518)

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**Author:** [@Aberrance](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Aberrance)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/platform-help-needed/302518 "2010-01-02T06:29:54Z")

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I am currently in the middle of making a platform game and I need help. I made no walls so it was easier to die, but when the player falls of the edge nothing happens and the only way to restart is to refresh the page. I…

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## [Smileys](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smileys/302517)

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**Author:** [@redneckheaven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redneckheaven)\
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**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smileys/302517 "2010-01-02T06:09:56Z")

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I have a guestbook made in flash and would like to add smileys to it. So when a person clicks on the img it inputs - for instance smile face = \[smile\] I have symbols for each smiley i want to use. Is there a tutorial on …

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## [Site review](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-review/302516)

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**Author:** [@Ineedsleep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ineedsleep)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/site-review/302516 "2010-01-02T06:07:49Z")

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Hi, I am creating a new portfolio in AS3.0 (my first site) its XML driven. I was hoping that some of you could have a look through and let me know what you think and what you think I should improve. Its far from finis…

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## [Advise: Organizing a huge class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advise-organizing-a-huge-class/302515)

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**Author:** [@Alpha\_Remex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alpha_Remex)\
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**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advise-organizing-a-huge-class/302515 "2010-01-02T05:52:39Z")

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Alright experts - I'd love to hear what you think on this: I am making a game right now and so far I've done a pretty good job of encapsulating without taking it too far... I have one class that I've entitled "Hero.a…

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## [Useful personal Password Saver](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/useful-personal-password-saver/302514)

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**Author:** [@ankeer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ankeer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/useful-personal-password-saver/302514 "2010-01-02T05:26:59Z")

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\[FONT=Arial\]Hello, everyone!\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\]\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\]Happy new year!\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\]\[/FONT\] \[COLOR=#000000\]\[FONT=Arial\]Password Saver is a powerful, feature-rich solution for storing all your passwor…

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## [Using an external XML file for animation tweening](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-external-xml-file-for-animation-tweening/302513)

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**Author:** [@Alluminitti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alluminitti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-external-xml-file-for-animation-tweening/302513 "2010-01-02T04:50:13Z")

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Hello, I'm quite fond of the "Copy Motion as Actionscript 3.0" feature. I think it's pretty neat. However, the XML-based animation only works when the XML variable is in the code. I'm trying to make it so where I can p…

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## [Problems with Drop Down menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-drop-down-menu/302512)

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**Author:** [@theptsman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theptsman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-drop-down-menu/302512 "2010-01-02T04:27:43Z")

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Help! I have a dropdown menu I created by animating a tween. e.g. dropdownmenu ( mc ) so when you click on a button it plays the mc and scrolls it down inside the move clip I have 12 buttons on the menu with rollover…

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## [Beatiful Wallpapers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beatiful-wallpapers/302511)

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**Author:** [@phunghoang12cn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phunghoang12cn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/beatiful-wallpapers/302511 "2010-01-02T02:38:15Z")

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\[SIZE=“3”\]\[COLOR=“Yellow”\]\[FONT=“Comic Sans MS”\]Album 1: Aero Wallpaper 1\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[FONT=“Comic Sans MS”\]\[COLOR=“Green”\]\*\*Link download: \*\*\[/COLOR\]\[/FONT\] \[COLOR=“#ff0000”\]\[FONT=“Comic Sans MS”\]Part 1;\[/FONT\]…

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## [Getting the Mouse Position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-the-mouse-position/302510)

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**Author:** [@Nick23](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nick23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/getting-the-mouse-position/302510 "2010-01-02T02:35:28Z")

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Hello I am trying to get the mouse's position even when it is outside of the flash window. How can I do this? stage.mouseX/Y only returns the mouse position on the stage, not when the mouse is outside. Is there another …

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## [URLLoader bytesTotal = 0 w/ PHP content-length](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-bytestotal-0-w-php-content-length/302509)

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**Author:** [@PsuFan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/PsuFan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-bytestotal-0-w-php-content-length/302509 "2010-01-02T01:54:46Z")

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Hello, Found lots of articles talking about why URLLoader.bytesTotal is zero because theres no HTTP header content-length. Adding this in PHP fixed the problem when run in Flash, but when uploaded to server, it returns…

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## [Question about movie clip buttons help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-movie-clip-buttons-help/302508)

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**Author:** [@raceywalrus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raceywalrus)\
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**Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-movie-clip-buttons-help/302508 "2010-01-02T00:28:00Z")

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Hi, I am putting together a button from a movie clip using this kirupa lesson: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/button\_effect.htm I have it all complete except that I don't know how to target the button to goto …

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## [Extending the Flash ui components](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extending-the-flash-ui-components/302507)

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**Author:** [@flashCS4User](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashCS4User)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extending-the-flash-ui-components/302507 "2010-01-01T23:45:27Z")

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What I want to do is very simple: I want to change the appearance and size of the arrows on the numericstepper component and reuse the rest of the functionality that it has. I have tried modifying it via the skins vie…

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## [Chaining of funtion calls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chaining-of-funtion-calls/302506)

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**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\
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**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/chaining-of-funtion-calls/302506 "2010-01-01T23:33:41Z")

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How do you do method chaining in PHP? See how many lines of code I need to write for this? public function inboxTotal($userId) { $q = $this-\>db-\>query( 'SELECT COUNT(\*) AS count …

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## [\[Flash8\]Help needed! - Numbers within a range](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-help-needed-numbers-within-a-range/302505)

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**Author:** [@themop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/themop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-help-needed-numbers-within-a-range/302505 "2010-01-01T23:18:17Z")

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I need help AS 2, i am trying to code a quiz message at the end. I have a score called, "score" So i have this if (score = 21-40) { trace ("meh") textbox = "blah blah" } the 21-40 means between 21 and 40, I als…

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## [Latest version](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/latest-version/302504)

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**Author:** [@shuvro58](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shuvro58)\
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**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/latest-version/302504 "2010-01-01T21:34:42Z")

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which is the latest version of HTML \[image\]

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## [Reusable classe](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reusable-classe/302503)

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**Author:** [@fs\_tigre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fs_tigre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reusable-classe/302503 "2010-01-01T21:16:43Z")

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Hi, I have been practicing and trying to understand how classes work and I was wondering if it is possible to create a class that can be reused by declearing the class only once in my fla file. Rightnow I create an ins…

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## [Flash site displaying wrong in browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-displaying-wrong-in-browser/302502)

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**Author:** [@atomic6565](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/atomic6565)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-site-displaying-wrong-in-browser/302502 "2010-01-01T20:43:57Z")

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I created a flash site for my portfolio. When I test it in flash, it works perfectly. When I uploaded the html file, swf file, and fla file to a server, however, everything is loopy. There are boxes appearing in the wron…

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## [Registration Point = X,Y coordinates?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/registration-point-x-y-coordinates/302501)

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**Author:** [@dexa\_007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dexa_007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/registration-point-x-y-coordinates/302501 "2010-01-01T20:13:57Z")

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Flash uses a movie clip's REGISTRATION POINT to determine the MC's X and Y coordinates, correct? If not, what is used? Thanks! \[grin\]

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## [Record Current Condition](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/record-current-condition/302500)

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**Author:** [@oluc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oluc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/record-current-condition/302500 "2010-01-01T19:25:29Z")

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If I have several items that move across the screen but the user can click any of them at any time, how do I record the current position of the item in order to use that data to change the position of the item? If you…

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