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## [Validation script not working in Firefox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/validation-script-not-working-in-firefox/287523)

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**Author:** [@Pherank](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pherank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/validation-script-not-working-in-firefox/287523 "2009-05-02T22:22:45Z")

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I am finding that my JS validation script isn't working in Firefox (but does in IE) since I changed the field names to begin with a letter. Anyone know why? I have form fields that look like this: \<input type="text"…

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## [setPixel transparent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setpixel-transparent/287522)

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**Author:** [@gregmax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gregmax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setpixel-transparent/287522 "2009-05-02T22:04:33Z")

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I am trying to use the bitmapData.setPixels method to set certain pixels in the bitmap transparent. But no matter what I do, it always seems to set the pixel(s) black (non-transparent). Here is my code: \[AS\] bmpd = n…

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## [Item customizing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/item-customizing/287521)

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**Author:** [@sparkdemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sparkdemon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/item-customizing/287521 "2009-05-02T21:47:04Z")

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hi everyone can someone help me understand how those sites do item customizing in flash. like say put a image on a cup. it folds according to the cup's curvature. like zazzle.com etc: i can understand t-shirt customi…

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## [Adding random number to file name upload](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-random-number-to-file-name-upload/287520)

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**Author:** [@monkeyrock](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/monkeyrock)\
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**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-random-number-to-file-name-upload/287520 "2009-05-02T21:30:07Z")

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Hello, I have a script to upload images to my server. I want to generate a random number to add to the users file name incase they upload an existing name and write over it. I have created a var called file nameAddOn a…

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## [AS3 getting variable from PHP (limit of only one echo variable?)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-getting-variable-from-php-limit-of-only-one-echo-variable/287518)

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**Author:** [@Shaedo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shaedo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-getting-variable-from-php-limit-of-only-one-echo-variable/287518 "2009-05-02T20:18:55Z")

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Hi all, thanks for taking the time, much appreciated. I want to be able to retrieve several variables from my MySQL database. Currently my flash sends a request to .php file which then echos all of the variables as …

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## [Problem with amfphp](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-amfphp/287517)

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**Author:** [@zeux](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeux)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-amfphp/287517 "2009-05-02T20:09:11Z")

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Hi Im using amfphp to get some info from php, but im with problems. I have two frames in timeline, in the first frame i have a movieclip that will load a gallery of projects from amfphp and its working ok. Then when …

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## [GetUrl :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl/287516)

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**Author:** [@Dustdvl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dustdvl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl/287516 "2009-05-02T19:38:06Z")

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Im making a kinda of scroll wheel with pictures on it that i want them to be clicked on to go to a html page on the website. i got them clickable there buttons and when i click them they wont get the URL here is the Act…

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## [Timeline control w/slider](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-control-w-slider/287515)

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**Author:** [@vmartinez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vmartinez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timeline-control-w-slider/287515 "2009-05-02T19:38:05Z")

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I've created a demo http://www.bodhi12.com/frontrunner/demo.html and I want be able to control the movie with a slider. I've simply laid everything out on the main timeline. The component I'm using to create the pixel ef…

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## [Loading swf's errors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swfs-errors/287514)

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**Author:** [@waverider303](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/waverider303)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swfs-errors/287514 "2009-05-02T18:11:05Z")

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Im making a main page that will load different content into one loader. I have the loading URLRequest calling a variable for the link and then on a certain button click it will change the swf to be loading. The problem i…

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## [Targetting main scene labels within button thats inside movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targetting-main-scene-labels-within-button-thats-inside-movie-clip/287513)

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**Author:** [@enzo80](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/enzo80)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targetting-main-scene-labels-within-button-thats-inside-movie-clip/287513 "2009-05-02T17:44:15Z")

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i have movie clip named serviceMenu which is instance of menuAll in Scene 1 scene 1 have 8 labels: serv1 - serv2 - serv3 - serv4 - serv5 - serv6 - serv7 - serv8 inside serviceMenu i have 8 buttons when i doublecl…

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## [Windows 7 final install over RC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-7-final-install-over-rc/287512)

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**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/windows-7-final-install-over-rc/287512 "2009-05-02T16:46:18Z")

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Has anyone heard of ways to install the final Windows 7 version? I want to install the RC right now, do I have to do a complete clean install later on for the final? Or at least is that recommended? If so I'll wait but o…

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## [Trigger a comboBox change event programmatically?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trigger-a-combobox-change-event-programmatically/287510)

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**Author:** [@jeromeramone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeromeramone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trigger-a-combobox-change-event-programmatically/287510 "2009-05-02T15:32:26Z")

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I have a comboBox component with a CHANGE event listener on it: dd\_chapter.addEventListener(Event.CHANGE, changeFunction); function changeFunction(event:Event):void { trace("changed!"); } I want to trigger that eve…

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## [Password](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/password/287509)

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**Author:** [@drakkonblade](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drakkonblade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/password/287509 "2009-05-02T14:15:04Z")

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I looked on the net and forum. I know how to create the simple form of verifying a password. But i am trying to do is if any can please help is... there is a keypad with an input text field. person uses his mouse to p…

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## [Music like this? (Teddybears sthlm)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/music-like-this-teddybears-sthlm/287508)

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**Author:** [@Ohls](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ohls)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/music-like-this-teddybears-sthlm/287508 "2009-05-02T14:05:00Z")

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I want to find some music that sounds like some of Teddybears sthlm's music. But I don't even know where to start. I dont even know what genre it is to be honest. Teddybears have a very varied style, but there are 3 so…

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## [Pls Help - Can't Embed Special Font:(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pls-help-cant-embed-special-font/287506)

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**Author:** [@pinklamp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pinklamp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pls-help-cant-embed-special-font/287506 "2009-05-02T12:56:44Z")

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Thank you in advance for the help. My problem is I wanted to use a special font (frenchscript mt) for captions I made in the dynamic text field. (My captions change depending on the image chosen and it has links too). I'…

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## [Duplicate movieclip and firing weapon](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicate-movieclip-and-firing-weapon/287505)

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**Author:** [@Beany](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Beany)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicate-movieclip-and-firing-weapon/287505 "2009-05-02T12:42:10Z")

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I'm making this: http://www.error1.com/game/fighting-AI4.html And as you can see when you fire (CTRL key) it fires the laser once the key is released and you can only fire once, if you press fire again once the laser i…

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## [Replace \\ with \\\\ in string](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replace-with-in-string/287504)

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**Author:** [@spectator](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spectator)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replace-with-in-string/287504 "2009-05-02T12:33:35Z")

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Hi all :). I am trying to replace \\ with \\, but I am having problems with the ". I know that I should do this with string.replace. but i don't know what the regex for \\ is. var myPattern:RegExp = /"\\"/g; var str…

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## [Randomizing arrays](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/randomizing-arrays/287503)

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**Author:** [@werehunt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/werehunt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/randomizing-arrays/287503 "2009-05-02T11:35:48Z")

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lets say I have 2 arrays: one contains objects and another their x and y positions. so if randomise the content of the first array, how could I apply the same randomization to the other array? (so that I dont loose c…

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## [Dada mail in flash AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dada-mail-in-flash-as3/287502)

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**Author:** [@jpg221](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpg221)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dada-mail-in-flash-as3/287502 "2009-05-02T11:18:09Z")

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Hello, This is my first post although I 've been following this forum for ages... I want to use my dada mail list in a flash movie. Until now, I had dada mail in HTML format in my index.html file which cointains my .sw…

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## [Changing the BitmapData.rectangle](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-the-bitmapdata-rectangle/287499)

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**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-the-bitmapdata-rectangle/287499 "2009-05-02T07:49:25Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to take a 'snapshot' of a movieclip that i've got on the stage with "BitmapData" and then starting a "draw()" command on it. I'm able to get it drawing.. however.. it only takes the things from (0,0).(…

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## [Mouse interaction - Need your advices on achieving this](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-interaction-need-your-advices-on-achieving-this/287498)

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**Author:** [@humbucker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/humbucker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-interaction-need-your-advices-on-achieving-this/287498 "2009-05-02T06:16:11Z")

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Hello, I random came up to this website component http://flashden.net/item/dynamic-background/36409 and I have to say I got no idea on how to code this in actionscript, how should I code this random movieclip pasting o…

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## [Create dynamic images with 4 lines of symmetry](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-dynamic-images-with-4-lines-of-symmetry/287497)

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**Author:** [@8bitninja](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/8bitninja)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-dynamic-images-with-4-lines-of-symmetry/287497 "2009-05-02T05:03:19Z")

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I can easily make a dynamic image with one or two lines of symmetry. My normal approach is to take a square image and mirror it once too make one line of symmetry like this: \[image\] and then to make two lines of sy…

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## [Quick Actionscript/XML question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-actionscript-xml-question/287496)

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**Author:** [@xbryanthomasx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xbryanthomasx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/quick-actionscript-xml-question/287496 "2009-05-02T04:54:40Z")

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Hi, I have a quick question about using an XML file to contain the path to something I want to load in Flash. Right now, I have: this.loadMovie("Images/1.jpg"); I'd like for the word "Images/" to be read from the XM…

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## [Computer freezing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/computer-freezing/287495)

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**Author:** [@Icehawk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Icehawk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/computer-freezing/287495 "2009-05-02T03:55:57Z")

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hey guys one thing that has bugged me in the last 2 months or so is my computer freezing and i mean a full lockup. i cant alt+ctrl+del or windows key or anything nothing moves i have to restart with the button. and then …

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## [Image panning revisited](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-panning-revisited/287493)

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**Author:** [@Tedri\_Mark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tedri_Mark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-panning-revisited/287493 "2009-05-02T02:39:02Z")

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Hey yaw, long time no nuffink, so yes that means I have a new project which means I have to relearn all this stuff ago and call on your help. So basically, I’ve used this tutorial, and got it working, changed the includ…

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## [Attaching loaded image into movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attaching-loaded-image-into-movie-clip/287492)

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**Author:** [@carevic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/carevic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attaching-loaded-image-into-movie-clip/287492 "2009-05-02T00:42:14Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm not sure if this can be done, but I'll try my luck here :). I've loaded external jpg image using loadClip method... Now i want to attach the same image to another dynamically created movie clip. I…

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## [Legal or not?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legal-or-not/287491)

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**Author:** [@jdl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/legal-or-not/287491 "2009-05-02T00:39:01Z")

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if you use a swf decompiler to find the actionscript behind a swf and want to use it, is it legal? I tried contacting the author but no contact anywhere.

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## [Dynamic buttons and their content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-buttons-and-their-content/287490)

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**Author:** [@Freddythunder](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Freddythunder)\
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**Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-buttons-and-their-content/287490 "2009-05-01T23:34:53Z")

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Hi, I have a solution for this already, but it involves a million if/else statements so I was wondering if there's a way around this. Here we go. I'm making an RSS reader that displays posts in Craigslist. All the …

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## [Change XML using slider](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-xml-using-slider/287489)

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**Author:** [@bborntrager](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bborntrager)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-xml-using-slider/287489 "2009-05-01T23:05:46Z")

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What my application is supposed to do: depending on where the slider is, different information is displayed. If i change the sb.thumb.x (the slider thumb) on the stage before i test the movie it displays the right infor…

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## [AS2 to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/287488)

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**Author:** [@chronomarx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chronomarx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/287488 "2009-05-01T22:17:19Z")

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Could anyone help me translate this code that is AS2 into AS3? function loadXML(loaded) { if (loaded) { xmlNode = this.firstChild; image = \[\]; description = \[\]; thumbnails = \[\]; total = xmlNode.childNodes.lengt…

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