# Latest

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## [Exported videos = 100 Mb, help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exported-videos-100-mb-help/301027)

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**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/exported-videos-100-mb-help/301027 "2009-12-02T16:42:55Z")

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I have an swf which is 5 minutes. When I export it as a video, the mov/avi-file becomes nearly 100 Mb large. How can I compress it and keep the quality of the movie? The movie = black background, with some text that fa…

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## [Gallery Zoom to fit browser?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-zoom-to-fit-browser/301026)

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**Author:** [@helious](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/helious)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-zoom-to-fit-browser/301026 "2009-12-02T16:42:35Z")

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Hi Kirupa \[smile\] I am about to make a Flash Gallery of my own. It is made this way. 12 small pictures, in 3 rows. Each picture is a movieclip. Inside each movieclip, the small picture is a button, and when that butt…

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## [Flash help please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-help-please/301025)

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**Author:** [@DrBabaloo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DrBabaloo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-help-please/301025 "2009-12-02T16:40:49Z")

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Hiya! how do i add a movie clip to a button postition? i want a button that, when clicked, slides out to a certain position and stop. kinda like a drawer in a desk. thanks!

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## [AS3: Creating a Pause function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-creating-a-pause-function/301024)

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**Author:** [@trowley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/trowley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-creating-a-pause-function/301024 "2009-12-02T16:35:01Z")

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Hey: I am trying to add a pause function to my game. I am using Tweenlite to animate the objects and utilizing the paused:Boolean method to pause() or resume() the animation. However, it seems that when i click the p…

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## [Interactive Storyline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-storyline/301023)

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**Author:** [@Mister\_Bob](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mister_Bob)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-storyline/301023 "2009-12-02T16:08:28Z")

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I am trying to develop an interactive story. 1 question = 3 options each option loads a new question specific to that option with 3 new options it will be staggered so that there can be main plot lines with minigames …

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## [Mac, Windows streaming/port problem?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-windows-streaming-port-problem/301022)

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**Author:** [@activa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/activa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mac-windows-streaming-port-problem/301022 "2009-12-02T16:07:31Z")

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I've got a flash mp3 player that takes a data stream from a specific port on a server. It's working correctly on PCs, but not on Macs--AND, it's also not working in virtual Windows on a Mac. Could this have something to …

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## [Photoshop CS4 layers question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-cs4-layers-question/301021)

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**Author:** [@flashjones](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashjones)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photoshop-cs4-layers-question/301021 "2009-12-02T15:38:20Z")

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I was in Photoshop CS4 last night and I noticed that the layers weren't highlighting when I clicked them to work on them. Instead of the blue that indicates the layer is selected it remained gray even though I had select…

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## [Multiplayer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiplayer/301020)

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**Author:** [@wonsong82](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wonsong82)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/multiplayer/301020 "2009-12-02T15:17:06Z")

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hi im trying to make a very simple multiplayer enviornment. i figured that i need a dedicated Socket server for this. while i was trying to figure out how to set up a socket server, i found out it will be difficult …

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## [Cannot assign variable. Please help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-assign-variable-please-help/301019)

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**Author:** [@nkthen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nkthen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cannot-assign-variable-please-help/301019 "2009-12-02T14:53:29Z")

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This is frustrating. Here's what happens... I define my instance as msg1. It is a text box with Dynamic Text. Then, I wrote the ActionScript as this: var var1:String; msg1.text = var1; My code included this: \<p…

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## [UP and DOWN arrow keys in on-screen keyboard](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/up-and-down-arrow-keys-in-on-screen-keyboard/301018)

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**Author:** [@AnupamB](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AnupamB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/up-and-down-arrow-keys-in-on-screen-keyboard/301018 "2009-12-02T14:38:42Z")

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Hii all, i am working on Flash player 8. i am designing on screen keyboard. I am not getting any clue what code shud i write 4 UP & DOWN arrow keys. What logic shud i apply for both. I am done with left & right arrow key…

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## [Crunch text in dynamic text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crunch-text-in-dynamic-text/301017)

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**Author:** [@caseysteffen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/caseysteffen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/crunch-text-in-dynamic-text/301017 "2009-12-02T14:36:26Z")

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Hello, I've got a question I'm hoping some of you have the answer to. I'm not really much of a flash developer, but rather a small business owner that's building my company's site, so forgive me if this is something tr…

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## [Preloader - When should I use one, how and why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-when-should-i-use-one-how-and-why/301016)

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**Author:** [@sluimers\_](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sluimers_)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-when-should-i-use-one-how-and-why/301016 "2009-12-02T14:35:16Z")

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I think I might need a preloader as I load in tilesets. My problem is that I have no idea how to do this. The examples I have seen so far preload swf files. I don't think that that is what I need as I don't see how that…

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## [Simple Image Editor](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-image-editor/301015)

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**Author:** [@icleric](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/icleric)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-image-editor/301015 "2009-12-02T14:20:55Z")

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I've been searching for a good image editing flash app but i cant find any decent ones... I want something free or cheap, very simple with the main functions; Resize, Rotate, Crop (via select and drag) then saving... …

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## [Vision of field, overlapping alpha](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vision-of-field-overlapping-alpha/301014)

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**Author:** [@ShaneHeres](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ShaneHeres)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vision-of-field-overlapping-alpha/301014 "2009-12-02T14:03:19Z")

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Hey Kirupa, Edit: A picture says a thousand words \[image\] i can do the top two by drawing circles. but i want to do the bottom one. any known method would be great to know. thank you \[image\]

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## [Just released a seasonal email template - Feedback pls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/just-released-a-seasonal-email-template-feedback-pls/301013)

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**Author:** [@pixi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/just-released-a-seasonal-email-template-feedback-pls/301013 "2009-12-02T13:41:47Z")

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Hey all, just released a seasonal email postcard template - for guys using mailchimp, vertical response, campaignmonitor etc.. Love some feedback. Pix http://www.mailglootemplates.com/?p=273

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## [ActionScripts from MovieClip Timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscripts-from-movieclip-timeline/301012)

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**Author:** [@TYancy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TYancy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/actionscripts-from-movieclip-timeline/301012 "2009-12-02T13:31:55Z")

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I need to create a script that will jump to a certain frame in the scene when a movie cilp reaches its last frame. Putting a goto... within the MC itself doesn't work. I assume that I need to create a listener of some so…

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## [seekBar disable help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seekbar-disable-help/301010)

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**Author:** [@sybot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sybot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seekbar-disable-help/301010 "2009-12-02T13:22:38Z")

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hi guys, I'm hoping somebody can help me out with this... using an FLV, with SeekBar component... works fantastic, but the scrubber clashes with my cuepoints when dragging along the timeline. So i want the scrubber t…

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## [myVideo.seek very slow!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/myvideo-seek-very-slow/301009)

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**Author:** [@maxelcat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/maxelcat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/myvideo-seek-very-slow/301009 "2009-12-02T12:44:39Z")

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HI I have an instance of the flvPlayBack component on my stage called myVideo (good eh?) a list of links down the lhs is used to pop in the required video. If a user gets say 1/3 of the way into a video and the pre…

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## [Learning ActionScript 3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-actionscript-3/301008)

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**Author:** [@knorrad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/knorrad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-actionscript-3/301008 "2009-12-02T11:05:48Z")

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Hi all developers, fans, designers, and kirupa members. I am currently doing my practical work experience at North Development (unibet internal development company). I have worked as freelance designer, and webdevelope…

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## [Dialogue less printing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dialogue-less-printing/301007)

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**Author:** [@dail](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dail)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dialogue-less-printing/301007 "2009-12-02T10:37:45Z")

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Hi, I've got a job creating a kiosk that requires printing. Currently the app runs fullscreen, but with a print job it loses focus as the OS print dialogue pops up and takes focus. Does anyone know of any backgroun…

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## [Dynamic creation of a homemade class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-creation-of-a-homemade-class/301006)

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**Author:** [@Eagle1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Eagle1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-creation-of-a-homemade-class/301006 "2009-12-02T10:24:47Z")

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Hello everyone ! Explanation: I have a xmlfile with some node. I need to create an object of my class for each node. I knoz how to parse xml and get value, no problem here, but I can' create dynamic object with dynam…

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## [Partially loading an external SWF (frame by frame?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/partially-loading-an-external-swf-frame-by-frame/301005)

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**Author:** [@StanMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/StanMan)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/partially-loading-an-external-swf-frame-by-frame/301005 "2009-12-02T10:13:15Z")

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I have an application swf that loads a big external swf with all GUI components/assets (skin) in it. I want to display a progress bar during loading of the external asset swf file but the images for the progress bar ar…

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## [Make a Quiz with Audio for Teaching and Learning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-a-quiz-with-audio-for-teaching-and-learning/301004)

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**Author:** [@charlenequ](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/charlenequ)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/make-a-quiz-with-audio-for-teaching-and-learning/301004 "2009-12-02T09:51:00Z")

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An interesting idea for teaching and learning - make a quiz wit audio. There are many uses of making a quiz with audio, such as making audio quiz, audio instruction, and audio quiz game. Create quizzes with audios, inser…

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## [Setting Flash to demand type on variables](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-flash-to-demand-type-on-variables/301003)

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**Author:** [@haagel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/haagel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setting-flash-to-demand-type-on-variables/301003 "2009-12-02T09:43:56Z")

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Being a code purist, I always set Flash to demand that I declare all variables/functions with a type. Like this: var myVar1:int = 14; //Ok var myVar2 = 18; //Compiler ERROR My problem is that I just reinsta…

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## [How do you import a move into flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-import-a-move-into-flash/301002)

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**Author:** [@foxkal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/foxkal)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-you-import-a-move-into-flash/301002 "2009-12-02T09:31:14Z")

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hey i was just wondering how do you import a movie that you have made into flashcs4 and how do you drag it onto the stage also what format does the movie have to be in to import? and whats the maximum length you can impo…

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## [Here are really funny video clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/here-are-really-funny-video-clips/301001)

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**Author:** [@openewer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/openewer)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/here-are-really-funny-video-clips/301001 "2009-12-02T08:07:10Z")

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Here are really funny video clips. Rather Funny: Mr Bean's Singing n Dancing (the first clip) http://funny-video-youtube.blogspot.com

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## [Perfect Solutions: trim, split, merge or convert videos and extract sound clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/perfect-solutions-trim-split-merge-or-convert-videos-and-extract-sound-clips/301000)

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**Author:** [@openewer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/openewer)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/perfect-solutions-trim-split-merge-or-convert-videos-and-extract-sound-clips/301000 "2009-12-02T08:05:10Z")

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\[CENTER\]\*\*\[COLOR=blue\]\[FONT=Verdana\] Perfect Solutions: trim, split, merge or convert videos and extract sound clips \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\*\*\[/CENTER\] \[FONT=Verdana\] One of the best tutorials for multimedia processing …

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## [Kool Christmas Wishes site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kool-christmas-wishes-site/300999)

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**Author:** [@openewer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/openewer)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kool-christmas-wishes-site/300999 "2009-12-02T08:03:24Z")

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Kool Christmas Wishes site http://www.web-video-player.com/music-video-christmas/merry-christmas.html \[image\]

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## [How to define events?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-define-events/300998)

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**Author:** [@Tahereh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tahereh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-define-events/300998 "2009-12-02T07:48:29Z")

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Hi all Adobe's documentation says : \[INDENT\]"Events in ActionScript aren’t defined using a specific syntax. Instead, you define events in your class by using the functionality of the EventDispatcher class to keep trac…

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## [Twodoit.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twodoit-com/300997)

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**Author:** [@travis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/travis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twodoit-com/300997 "2009-12-02T06:34:13Z")

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A few friends and myself have been hard at work developing a new social network called 'Twodoit'. Twodoit aims to make users more productive by creating and organizing priorities in personal to-do lists. The site just…

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