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## [Buttons to switch between clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-to-switch-between-clips/291204)

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**Author:** [@kklui](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kklui)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-to-switch-between-clips/291204 "2009-06-26T06:52:36Z")

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Hello, I am new to this forum. Not an experienced Flash user. I need to include a swf file on my client's web page. The swf file includes 4 movie clips appearing one by one. Each clip links to their designated page. I …

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## [100% fullscreen in browser?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/100-fullscreen-in-browser/291203)

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**Author:** [@Eddie\_E](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Eddie_E)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/100-fullscreen-in-browser/291203 "2009-06-26T06:43:19Z")

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I know this is a simple problem but I've been searching for tutorials for hrs and everyone I find is incompatible for CS4 flash and DreamWeaver so all I require is some help with making my flash movie occupy the whole sc…

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## [Regarding Flash CS3 ACE Certification Exam](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regarding-flash-cs3-ace-certification-exam/291202)

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**Author:** [@rajesh\_flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rajesh_flash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/regarding-flash-cs3-ace-certification-exam/291202 "2009-06-26T05:25:58Z")

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\[FONT=Arial\] \[FONT=Arial\]Dear Friends,\[/FONT\] \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\] \[FONT=Arial\]\[/FONT\] \[/FONT\] \[FONT=Arial\] \[FONT=Arial\]I started preparing for Flash Cs3 Adobe ACE Certification exam. But I don’t have enough i…

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## [Smoothing image in xml gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smoothing-image-in-xml-gallery/291201)

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**Author:** [@erickirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/erickirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smoothing-image-in-xml-gallery/291201 "2009-06-26T05:24:21Z")

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Hi, is there anyone able to enhance the xml gallery tutorial by adding smooth function for image file. currently, i am having difficulty in adding in the smooth function for images. Before adding, all the images turn out…

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## [Resistance 2 questions!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resistance-2-questions/291200)

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**Author:** [@Lord\_Castellen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lord_Castellen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resistance-2-questions/291200 "2009-06-26T05:01:44Z")

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ok so i just finished resistance 2, and im \*\*\*\*ing confused! was everyone confused at the end of this? cuz its been over a year and a half since i played all the way through resistance: fall of mans campaign and i dont k…

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## [A problem concerning dynamic texts](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-problem-concerning-dynamic-texts/291196)

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**Author:** [@evilexplorer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evilexplorer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-problem-concerning-dynamic-texts/291196 "2009-06-26T03:07:10Z")

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I'm making a game, and I found a great font for all the stats and things(the font is Matisse ITC.) The problem is, a lot of computers don't have the font. for instance my mac, and probably most macs. Any suggestions for …

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## [How to call BitmapData from another function?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-call-bitmapdata-from-another-function/291194)

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**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-call-bitmapdata-from-another-function/291194 "2009-06-26T00:33:42Z")

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Hi, I can't seem to call my bitmapData from another function, if the bitmapdata was made in a function in the first place. Anyone know why? Here's my code.. If you chuck it into flash, it'll run the function dd() and…

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## [Z-index problems (FF)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/z-index-problems-ff/291193)

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**Author:** [@sentroy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sentroy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/z-index-problems-ff/291193 "2009-06-26T00:13:46Z")

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I'm trying to create a drop shadow for a div, but i can't see do get z-index to work correctly \<html\> \<head\> \<style type="text/css"\> div.shadow { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); position: absolute…

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## [Flashlight effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlight-effect/291192)

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**Author:** [@flyingmonkey456](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flyingmonkey456)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlight-effect/291192 "2009-06-25T23:28:24Z")

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i know there is a way to make a mask that shows what is underneath an object. does anybody know how? say i have a circle for the flashlight, a large rectangle for the darkness, and some dude standing behind the rectangle…

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## [Connecting to FMS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecting-to-fms/291191)

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**Author:** [@Mak\_Valley](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mak_Valley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecting-to-fms/291191 "2009-06-25T23:26:29Z")

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var duration:Number; var stagecenter:Number = stage.width/2; // VIDEO var nc:NetConnection = new NetConnection(); //nc.connect(null); nc.connect("rtmp://fms.where i'm connecting to"); var ns:NetStream = new NetStream(n…

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## [Style not working right in IE8 (Works in Firefox)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/style-not-working-right-in-ie8-works-in-firefox/291189)

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**Author:** [@frostBite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frostBite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/style-not-working-right-in-ie8-works-in-firefox/291189 "2009-06-25T23:16:54Z")

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When trying to make a div style to stretch across the screen it only works in Firefox and not in IE8. #top-bar{ position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px; right:0px; width:100%; height:35px; background-color:#000000; …

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## [TMZ Reports: Michael Jackson Is Dead](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tmz-reports-michael-jackson-is-dead/291188)

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**Author:** [@Seb\_Hughes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Seb_Hughes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tmz-reports-michael-jackson-is-dead/291188 "2009-06-25T22:12:09Z")

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http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-death-dead-cardiac-arrest/ Although it has not been officially confirmed.

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## [Importing video into Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-video-into-flash/291187)

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**Author:** [@njoay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/njoay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-video-into-flash/291187 "2009-06-25T22:07:22Z")

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Hi, I have a PowerPoint presentation that has video included and need to recreate it in Flash. I have the video in WMV format and am thinking the best way to have the video play in the flash presentation is to "Embed …

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## [The input from my emailer php form are bunching up](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-input-from-my-emailer-php-form-are-bunching-up/291185)

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**Author:** [@lrfowler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lrfowler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-input-from-my-emailer-php-form-are-bunching-up/291185 "2009-06-25T21:36:44Z")

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I installed the mailer.php ...and it sends to my email..but the last line and 'sometimes' the other lines are bunched up on one line..I put \<br\>'s wherever I needed..I thought...here's the xample I get from my email..(Th…

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## [Any help on how to start a vertical flow like this?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-help-on-how-to-start-a-vertical-flow-like-this/291184)

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**Author:** [@humbucker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/humbucker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-help-on-how-to-start-a-vertical-flow-like-this/291184 "2009-06-25T21:25:48Z")

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Hi, Please can someone refer me to a script or the right term to learn how to create a vertical image flow like this one? http://www.seohiroshi.com/ The one and only I find are horizontal and does not scale the pic…

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## [Declaring strings and numbers in a variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/declaring-strings-and-numbers-in-a-variable/291183)

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**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/declaring-strings-and-numbers-in-a-variable/291183 "2009-06-25T20:56:54Z")

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Hi There .. Im using a tween engine, and its syntax for use is as follows:: myMc.tween("\_x",100,1,"easeout",0,callback); Now, I want to send a pre-set var inside my tween command.. Which is contained inside an Array s…

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## [Functions aren't working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/functions-arent-working/291180)

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**Author:** [@frankyboy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/frankyboy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/functions-arent-working/291180 "2009-06-25T20:42:28Z")

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I have one function that for some reason, isn't calling the next function. I've been looking over this code all day and I feel like it's probably going to be something really small and stupid but I jsut really need help…

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## [Photo Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-slideshow/291179)

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**Author:** [@r3h0ld3r](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/r3h0ld3r)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-slideshow/291179 "2009-06-25T20:08:12Z")

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I'm currently working on a flash slideshow project for a website. I plan on having several photos (possibly 10-15) to be displayed at different times. So naturally I have a Timer event that triggers every 5 seconds. E…

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## [\[HOW TO\] - Random "Idea" Generator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-random-idea-generator/291178)

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**Author:** [@gl0tch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gl0tch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-random-idea-generator/291178 "2009-06-25T19:56:08Z")

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I'm not sure how to do this project, so I need help where to begin or with what to do. Since I want it on my site, I think Flash/AS3 would be the best choice. Here's how I envision it: I need a "slot machine" style …

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## [startDrag works on some clips but not others?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/startdrag-works-on-some-clips-but-not-others/291177)

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**Author:** [@maschiltz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/maschiltz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/startdrag-works-on-some-clips-but-not-others/291177 "2009-06-25T19:52:41Z")

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I'm trying to do a simple mouse pointer change so that when one button is pressed, the pointer changes to an 'X'. I have loaded the image into a new clip and it displays in the movie, but when I try to use startDrag, i …

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## [Mysterious behaviour (don't know how to title this)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysterious-behaviour-dont-know-how-to-title-this/291176)

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**Author:** [@jeremydolan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeremydolan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysterious-behaviour-dont-know-how-to-title-this/291176 "2009-06-25T19:49:25Z")

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Hi Folks, First off, a big thank you to Kirupa, you're a great site and I've learned a lot from you. So, I have what I thought was a relatively simple presentation (at least in its scripting) I'm working with others o…

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## [Calling a function used on eventListeners elsewhere](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-a-function-used-on-eventlisteners-elsewhere/291175)

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**Author:** [@Mistermind](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mistermind)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-a-function-used-on-eventlisteners-elsewhere/291175 "2009-06-25T19:42:50Z")

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Hello there fellow wizards! I got a pickle for you: I have a function that is currently connected to an event listener like this: loginButton.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, loginOnClick, false, 0, true); functio…

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## [Garbage collection in CS4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-in-cs4/291174)

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**Author:** [@AuroraMedia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AuroraMedia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-in-cs4/291174 "2009-06-25T19:23:09Z")

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It is known that a display Object removed from the display list will be garbage collected only if any event listener associated with it is removed. What I would like to know, but could not anywhere find an answer to, i…

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## [Can Flash go get a user's domain username?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-flash-go-get-a-users-domain-username/291173)

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**Author:** [@tpann](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tpann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-flash-go-get-a-users-domain-username/291173 "2009-06-25T19:05:30Z")

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Where I work we enter a username and password to log onto our PC, within a specific domain. Is it possible for Flash to query a user's computer for their username?

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## [Question about web-designer signature](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-web-designer-signature/291172)

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**Author:** [@sarahh7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarahh7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-web-designer-signature/291172 "2009-06-25T18:56:13Z")

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Hi everybody, I'm new here.. your forum is amazing. maybe this is the wrong section but I really don't know where to put my question.. then.. I've designed a Flash site and after all my work the client doesn't want my …

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## [Seek vs. play](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seek-vs-play/291171)

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**Author:** [@vaderist](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vaderist)\
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**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/seek-vs-play/291171 "2009-06-25T18:44:57Z")

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I have a custom video player I've built and have been adding a seek function to it lately. I ran into an issue where seeking backward in the timeline stalled my timecode. I could seek forward and my timecode updated as…

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## [How to load SWF to specific Y position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-swf-to-specific-y-position/291170)

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**Author:** [@crmoberg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crmoberg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-swf-to-specific-y-position/291170 "2009-06-25T18:35:24Z")

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Another NOOB question. I have a SWF loading in right now, however it loads to the stages x:0 and y:0. Here's my code: function craDone(e:Event):void { trace("LOAD"); TweenLite.to (portfolioBucket\_mc, 0.5, {x:-831, …

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## [Blue genes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blue-genes/291169)

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**Author:** [@Syous](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Syous)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/blue-genes/291169 "2009-06-25T18:27:24Z")

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I showed my a friend a comic about worldplay with the word gene (dna/person's name) davidwinsauer (2:25:14 PM): genes are DNA davidwinsauer (2:25:22 PM): the pun here is that Gene is also a name troythegreat777 (2:25:…

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## [Swf inside SWF](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-inside-swf/291168)

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**Author:** [@krizinxgren](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krizinxgren)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-inside-swf/291168 "2009-06-25T18:25:01Z")

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Hey there answer me this please when you copy and paste an animated MC inside another anmatet MC why does it appear bigger than its orginal size its a real pain you know how can i sort this out many thanks k's

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## [Variable name in for loop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-name-in-for-loop/291165)

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**Author:** [@toffe](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/toffe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/variable-name-in-for-loop/291165 "2009-06-25T16:57:34Z")

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I want to create several variables (actually tween objects) in a for loop. I want the variables to get names like "variable1" when i =1, "variable2" when i = 2 etc. for(i=0; i\<10; i++) { } How do i do this?

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