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## [Can we use "user defined templates" in flash and load data from xml in it accordingly](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-we-use-user-defined-templates-in-flash-and-load-data-from-xml-in-it-accordingly/297073)

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**Author:** [@Linka](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Linka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-we-use-user-defined-templates-in-flash-and-load-data-from-xml-in-it-accordingly/297073 "2009-09-25T07:33:16Z")

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Here is the basic structure of my xml code: \[COLOR=blue\]\<Screen \[COLOR=red\]TemplateType\[/COLOR\]=""\> \<Content Delay=""\> \<Text Delay=""\>\</Text\> \<Audio Delay=""\> \<Script\>\</Script\> \<Filename\>\</Filename\> \</Audio\> \<Image De…

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## [Naming conflict in custom classes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/naming-conflict-in-custom-classes/297072)

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**Author:** [@lope](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lope)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/naming-conflict-in-custom-classes/297072 "2009-09-25T07:25:21Z")

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when I write my own classes do I need to take care of the reserved keywords, or this doesnt matter? I usually do try to make my own names but sometimes I just cant think of anything \[smiley\] like say I want to write …

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## [Gradient mask to Transparency](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask-to-transparency/297071)

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**Author:** [@gharis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gharis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-mask-to-transparency/297071 "2009-09-25T07:10:38Z")

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Hello \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]I wonder if i can make in Flash Cs3 a mask so an animation can disappear easily at the background.\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[FONT=Arial\]The background\[COLOR=black\] that I use is texture so some anima…

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## [Help to workaround Error#1009](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-to-workaround-error-1009/297070)

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**Author:** [@megawinks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/megawinks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-to-workaround-error-1009/297070 "2009-09-25T07:05:59Z")

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Hi there, I'm working on a PowerPoint-like animation. It starts with a .swf that acts as my stage and external .swf are subsequently loaded via "NEXT" buttons. My "NEXT" buttons are located inside the various external …

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## [Designer v client NSFW](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/designer-v-client-nsfw/297069)

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**Author:** [@leisuresuitlissy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leisuresuitlissy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/designer-v-client-nsfw/297069 "2009-09-25T06:55:14Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfprIxNfCjk :ne:

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## [Helpful: Share an easy way to rip DVD to MP4, AVI, MP3, WMV, WMA, FLV, MKV, MPG, RM,](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/helpful-share-an-easy-way-to-rip-dvd-to-mp4-avi-mp3-wmv-wma-flv-mkv-mpg-rm/297068)

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**Author:** [@Droueues](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Droueues)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/helpful-share-an-easy-way-to-rip-dvd-to-mp4-avi-mp3-wmv-wma-flv-mkv-mpg-rm/297068 "2009-09-25T06:37:14Z")

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This guide shows you how to rip DVD to MP4, AVI, MP3, WMV, WMA, FLV, MKV, MPG, RM, 3GP, etc by using Aiseesoft DVD Ripper Step 1: Install and run Aiseesoft DVD Ripper Step 2: Import DVD. Place the DVD into your DVD dri…

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## [Forever scroll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/forever-scroll/297067)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/forever-scroll/297067 "2009-09-25T06:11:51Z")

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I have some movieclips placed horizontally with next and previous arrows. What I want to happen is when they reach the end of the horizontal list, the first movieclip is now at then end..after that its now the second. y…

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## [Save dynamic movieclips as jpg/image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-dynamic-movieclips-as-jpg-image/297066)

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**Author:** [@patspats](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/patspats)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-dynamic-movieclips-as-jpg-image/297066 "2009-09-25T05:39:47Z")

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hi there I want to save dynamic movieclips as jpg/image Basically i have several dynamic images, then i make some addition into it (like adding images in it) and then i want to save the movieclips as image(or jpg). …

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## [Read and write binary files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-and-write-binary-files/297065)

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**Author:** [@darnpunk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darnpunk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/read-and-write-binary-files/297065 "2009-09-25T05:00:24Z")

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Is it possible to zip/compress assets files into binary or .bin format through Actionscript or AIR? The compressed file will be in binary and can only be read by Actionscript which then parses the file. Right now I am …

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## [Easiest way to](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easiest-way-to/297064)

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**Author:** [@GGMcGee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GGMcGee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/easiest-way-to/297064 "2009-09-25T04:49:06Z")

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I'm in the process of writing a personality test in PHP. I'm very new to PHP, but I'm picking it up quickly enough. The test will work in a way that adds 1 to a personality-type variable every time the user selects a…

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## [cs4 as2 - changing a string variable to a number](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-as2-changing-a-string-variable-to-a-number/297063)

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**Author:** [@robroyce](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/robroyce)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs4-as2-changing-a-string-variable-to-a-number/297063 "2009-09-25T01:53:27Z")

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Hi Guys, I want to add some input fields together and can't seem to do it... Can someone help? test\_btn.onRelease=function(){ total = Number(input1) + Number(input2); } In the total field I get 'NaN' Any suggesti…

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## [As3 mouse Event Urgent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-mouse-event-urgent/297062)

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**Author:** [@surf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/surf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-mouse-event-urgent/297062 "2009-09-25T01:41:20Z")

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The code below implies to a set of dynamic images that are added onto the stage via an xml . once an image is clicked the image is scaled... the setMc() allows it to set the current image to clicked as this enables the s…

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## [Help with graphics!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-graphics/297060)

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**Author:** [@drodzilia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drodzilia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-graphics/297060 "2009-09-25T00:07:51Z")

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Whenever I make a new graphic symbol, it changes to a different one! How can I fix this? It is really frustrating and if I can't fix it I won't be able to finish my animation. :cry3:

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## [TwitterAPI](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twitterapi/297059)

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**Author:** [@wonsong82](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wonsong82)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twitterapi/297059 "2009-09-25T00:05:38Z")

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TwitterAPI wouldnt work for me. i used URLLoader(new URLRequest('http://twitter.com/statuses/myname.xml')); its working fine when i testMovie from Flash but it wouldn't work after i publish it and load it from the …

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## [Scroll to an Object Position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-to-an-object-position/297058)

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**Author:** [@Mesknot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mesknot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-to-an-object-position/297058 "2009-09-24T22:59:36Z")

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i made a full flash site and ill be adding new stuff, so my plan is to make a button that sends you to a determined position, for example a menu; when you click in "About" section the whole page scrolls along with the sc…

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## [Please help, math problem with mouse interaction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-math-problem-with-mouse-interaction/297057)

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**Author:** [@cry4dawn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cry4dawn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-math-problem-with-mouse-interaction/297057 "2009-09-24T22:45:08Z")

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Hey guys, I am trying to duplicate and effect ive seen where a larger image pans beneath a mask. Basically I want my large image lets say 400x600 under my mask 200x200. When the users mouse is within the mask I want…

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## [Slider Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slider-component/297056)

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**Author:** [@pardoner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pardoner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slider-component/297056 "2009-09-24T22:28:43Z")

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It seems like no matter what i do the thumb on the slider component scales down to 14 x 14 pixels. I've tried everything from setStyle( "thumbUpSkin" new BigSquareBlock() ) to changing the SliderThumb\_upSkin in the libra…

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## [Add Seek Bar MP3 player AS2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-seek-bar-mp3-player-as2/297054)

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**Author:** [@shorescores](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shorescores)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-seek-bar-mp3-player-as2/297054 "2009-09-24T22:16:22Z")

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Hi - I built an MP3 player a couple years back in AS2. I have tried various tutorials and can't seem to implement a basic seek bar. I am hoping for something with a draggable scrubber bar. I have attached the .as file,…

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## [Preloader error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-error/297053)

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**Author:** [@Spykes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Spykes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-error/297053 "2009-09-24T21:46:10Z")

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I have made a small preloader that I would like to implement but I’m getting some errors. Preloader has 2 layers, one for text and one for AS. Code: var l:loader = new Loader(); l.contentLoaderInfo.addEventListener(Pr…

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## [FLV Playback Component, how to insert a loaded FLV?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-component-how-to-insert-a-loaded-flv/297052)

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**Author:** [@Kirbyprime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kirbyprime)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flv-playback-component-how-to-insert-a-loaded-flv/297052 "2009-09-24T21:04:23Z")

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Here's the problem. I've been trying to integrate the flvplayback component into my banner project. I have a series of flvs that I have loaded in via a loader class, except, how do I attach the flvs to the component? …

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## [Loader, Images and IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-images-and-ie/297051)

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**Author:** [@cytech](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cytech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loader-images-and-ie/297051 "2009-09-24T20:53:20Z")

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Hey All, I have an interesting issue, I am trying to load 12 images into their own "Loader" with Scale content set to "true" so they scale down a bit. If I run this in Flash it works great, the 12 images show up fine…

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## [How to set the background (o% alpha) of a component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-set-the-background-o-alpha-of-a-component/297050)

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**Author:** [@chrisdegrote](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisdegrote)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-set-the-background-o-alpha-of-a-component/297050 "2009-09-24T20:38:20Z")

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Hey all, I've bought a component on flashden. This is a text component that makes it possible to load CSS & Html on your flash project. Check the included zip for the source. What I want is that the background of the…

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## [Mail.php Script Needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mail-php-script-needed/297049)

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**Author:** [@Nawbee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nawbee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mail-php-script-needed/297049 "2009-09-24T20:34:08Z")

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Hello Everyone, I need the mail.php scirpt for the submit button on our website. The ActionScript code is listed below: on (rollOver){this.gotoAndPlay("s1");} on (releaseOutside, rollOut){this.gotoAndPlay("s2");} on (…

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## [Need flash help bad button/sound/hover/counter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-flash-help-bad-button-sound-hover-counter/297048)

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**Author:** [@browsing1236](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/browsing1236)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-flash-help-bad-button-sound-hover-counter/297048 "2009-09-24T20:33:32Z")

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I cant for the life of me get this project done. I know very little flash and thought Id be able to do it but I cant get the elements I need together. I need a flash button that has a particular image (need two actuall…

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## [Senocular buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senocular-buttons/297047)

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**Author:** [@thirdcherry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thirdcherry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senocular-buttons/297047 "2009-09-24T19:49:30Z")

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using senocular buttons for nested mc Buttons inside another clip that uses an onRollOver event to reveal the navigation http://www.senocular.com/flash/tutorials/buttoncapturing/ Has anyone been able to use the deleg…

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## [Hip hop flier](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hip-hop-flier/297046)

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**Author:** [@GrndMasterFlash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GrndMasterFlash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hip-hop-flier/297046 "2009-09-24T19:35:39Z")

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just wanted to get some feedback, thoughts, different approaches, etc... \[image\]

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## [Single event COMPLETE for multiple loads](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/single-event-complete-for-multiple-loads/297045)

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**Author:** [@jhvh1134](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jhvh1134)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/single-event-complete-for-multiple-loads/297045 "2009-09-24T19:18:35Z")

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Hi, I am loading multiple image files, but they all finish loading at different times and pop up on the screen at random. Any of you guys know if theres a way to make an event COMPLETE for multiple files that would wait …

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## [Two masks on one layer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-masks-on-one-layer/297043)

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**Author:** [@isvaljek](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/isvaljek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-masks-on-one-layer/297043 "2009-09-24T18:39:29Z")

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I'm trying to display a shape using a mask in a way that it unhides the shape from left to center and in the same time from right to center. --shape-- ---\>\<--- Is there a way to create a mask layer that animates two …

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## [I have swine flu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-have-swine-flu/297042)

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**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-have-swine-flu/297042 "2009-09-24T17:39:14Z")

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It sucks. Like most things in life, I blame this on foreigners. Also, the band Foreigner.

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## [Preloader Defeats The Purpose Of Itself](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-defeats-the-purpose-of-itself/297041)

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**Author:** [@wcx08](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wcx08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-defeats-the-purpose-of-itself/297041 "2009-09-24T17:11:54Z")

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I have a movie with three scenes. Scene 1 is the preloader which consists of two frames. Frame 1 has the following actions: var amountLoaded:Number = \_root.getBytesLoaded() / \_root.getBytesTotal(); preloader.\_width …

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