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## [Using the return vaiable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-the-return-vaiable/285704)

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**Author:** [@RossKidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RossKidd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-the-return-vaiable/285704 "2009-04-04T10:45:13Z")

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Hi, I call my method with this in my maintimeline midBox.expand(); and in my class public function expand() { trace('hello'); var testVar:String = "this is my test"; return testVar…

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## [Focus not working properly because of component?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/focus-not-working-properly-because-of-component/285703)

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**Author:** [@koneko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/koneko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/focus-not-working-properly-because-of-component/285703 "2009-04-04T10:11:52Z")

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Hi, I'm trying do a simple experiment here, coz I'm stuck with manage Focus because of the component. I'm trying : 1. Put an Input Text to the stage Yep, the focus works fine. If u click the input text\>\>the input text ge…

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## [Change gradient in sprite from library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-gradient-in-sprite-from-library/285702)

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**Author:** [@Shaedo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Shaedo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-gradient-in-sprite-from-library/285702 "2009-04-04T09:06:54Z")

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Hi, thanks for taking the time to look at my problem. I would like to be able to make changes to a colour gradient of a sprite from my library, as opposed to one drawn dynamically. So the code I thought would look someth…

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## [Can I loadmovie a jpg in the library and not folder?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-loadmovie-a-jpg-in-the-library-and-not-folder/285701)

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**Author:** [@3dron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3dron)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-loadmovie-a-jpg-in-the-library-and-not-folder/285701 "2009-04-04T09:02:32Z")

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I have a perfectly good menu script that prints up all the jpegs in a folder to a scrolling menu. But is there a way to protect and hide all the source jpgs into the SWF that calls them (or another SWF if needed.) Is…

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## [Sorry if this question is in the wrong place, I figured dev's would know the answer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorry-if-this-question-is-in-the-wrong-place-i-figured-devs-would-know-the-answer/285699)

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**Author:** [@proeliumfessus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/proeliumfessus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sorry-if-this-question-is-in-the-wrong-place-i-figured-devs-would-know-the-answer/285699 "2009-04-04T07:57:53Z")

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I'm new to flash and am trying to make my site not so lame lol but I dont know if i should do my entire site in flash or not... so far I LOVE what flash can do, but as pretty as it is, my goal here is to actually get tra…

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## [Import mx.collections.\* with Flash CS4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-mx-collections-with-flash-cs4/285698)

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**Author:** [@artheus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/artheus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-mx-collections-with-flash-cs4/285698 "2009-04-04T07:49:37Z")

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Hi! I am currently trying to make a chat client, by using the XIFF library that is said to be a Flash API. But really it seems as though it might be a Flex API, cause it's importing the mx.collection.ArrayCollection. …

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## [How do I make a preloader that works with images being brought in with XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-preloader-that-works-with-images-being-brought-in-with-xml/285697)

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**Author:** [@dtrace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dtrace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-preloader-that-works-with-images-being-brought-in-with-xml/285697 "2009-04-04T06:53:31Z")

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I have some XML, that load in images, but the images are fairly large and there is a second or two when it is blank, and I'd like to add a preloader to play until the thing is loaded. I'm clueless as to the correct syn…

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## [Someone wrote a bot to cheat at my game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/someone-wrote-a-bot-to-cheat-at-my-game/285693)

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**Author:** [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/someone-wrote-a-bot-to-cheat-at-my-game/285693 "2009-04-04T05:30:04Z")

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:lol: I don't know whether I should be pissed or flattered that they put in a ton of time automating the playing of my game. Too bad the ban hammer is going to come down on them :jail:

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## [Is is me or](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-is-me-or/285692)

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**Author:** [@wo1olf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wo1olf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-is-me-or/285692 "2009-04-04T05:12:04Z")

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the tech news section have been removed...or it took some vacations...:stare:?

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## [Removing Ubuntu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-ubuntu/285691)

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**Author:** [@kevin416](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kevin416)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/removing-ubuntu/285691 "2009-04-04T04:44:56Z")

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I installed Ubuntu a few months ago on a whim. I now need the space back from my hard drive, and am trying to uninstall it. However, when I uninstall it, it leaves GRUB behind. From the guide, it says to get rid of GRUB …

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## [Problems with liquid rescale site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-liquid-rescale-site/285688)

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**Author:** [@nusphere](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nusphere)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-liquid-rescale-site/285688 "2009-04-04T01:11:39Z")

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\[COLOR=#333333\]Hey Guys, I had started to create a site in CS4 for a client that utilised the true fit or liquid rescaling as described in this tutorial: http://www.developphp.com/Flash\_tuts/AS3\_true\_fit\_elements\_we…

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## [Problems with liquid site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-liquid-site/285687)

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**Author:** [@nusphere](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nusphere)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problems-with-liquid-site/285687 "2009-04-04T01:09:43Z")

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\[COLOR=#333333\]Hey Guys, I had started to create a site in CS4 for a client that utilised the true fit or liquid rescaling as described in this tutorial: http://www.developphp.com/Flash\_tuts/AS3\_true\_fit\_elements\_we…

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## [Question about picture size and auto-resizing background](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-picture-size-and-auto-resizing-background/285686)

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**Author:** [@deathz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/deathz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-picture-size-and-auto-resizing-background/285686 "2009-04-03T23:40:01Z")

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Hi all, I want to create a website with a background that will auto-resize according to the stage size using AS3. But what i need to know before I do it is: What is the right resolution for the background picture? I…

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## [Kirupa Custom Scroller and print](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-custom-scroller-and-print/285685)

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**Author:** [@Zarniwoop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Zarniwoop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kirupa-custom-scroller-and-print/285685 "2009-04-03T22:29:16Z")

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I have worked my way through the excellent Kirupa Custom Scroller and adjusted it a little so that it can spawn a fade up pop-up scroller along with custom header text which I am very pleased with. I hope this is useful …

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## [Flash Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-gallery/285682)

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**Author:** [@Lubacz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lubacz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-gallery/285682 "2009-04-03T21:31:56Z")

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I am looking for a tutorial on how to make a gallery in Flash that has a horizontal scrollbar function.... Can someone point me in the right direction?

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## [Change HTML background color from Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-html-background-color-from-flash/285681)

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**Author:** [@abhikumar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/abhikumar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-html-background-color-from-flash/285681 "2009-04-03T20:53:14Z")

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hello, Im using this code to change the HTML background color from Flash: In Flash: on (release) { getURL ("javascript:changeBgColor('#ff00ff')"); } In HTML: \<script language="JavaScript"\> \<!-- functio…

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## [Event.ENTER\_FRAME or timer or what? Moving text BLAH!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-enter-frame-or-timer-or-what-moving-text-blah/285680)

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**Author:** [@Multi\_Task](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Multi_Task)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/event-enter-frame-or-timer-or-what-moving-text-blah/285680 "2009-04-03T20:38:34Z")

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Never had to move text across stage any ideas? Moving dynamically generated text fields across stage from one point to another decrementing by -=1 each call time. Once the first gets to a certain point on stage I add …

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## [Rolando - Scene Director](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rolando-scene-director/285679)

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**Author:** [@citruS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/citruS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rolando-scene-director/285679 "2009-04-03T20:38:13Z")

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Hey guys, \[LEFT\]I guarantee that the wait will be rewarded. Look deeper for the gifts! \[smiley\] \[/LEFT\] http://www.rolando.com.br Thanks!

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## [Problem tweening with actionscript 2 and buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-tweening-with-actionscript-2-and-buttons/285678)

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**Author:** [@Fr11ko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fr11ko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-tweening-with-actionscript-2-and-buttons/285678 "2009-04-03T20:19:21Z")

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Sorry for my English :suppose\_maybe: I'm trying to do this site for my course end. I'll give a link for this work, but little later. I cant forget to mention that this version of the website (what i'll soon link) is pr…

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## [Determing type of object in array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/determing-type-of-object-in-array/285677)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/determing-type-of-object-in-array/285677 "2009-04-03T20:10:38Z")

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I have an array with several text inputs and 2 buttons. How can I test what kind of object they are? I tried this but doesnt work. for (var i:int = 0; i \< newClientFields.length; i++) { if (newClientFields\* is TextIn…

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## [Dynamically called MC is called "instance 000" when traced...This is a problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-called-mc-is-called-instance-000-when-traced-this-is-a-problem/285676)

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**Author:** [@spizer511](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/spizer511)\
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**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamically-called-mc-is-called-instance-000-when-traced-this-is-a-problem/285676 "2009-04-03T20:08:16Z")

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So! I've got a website I'm working on with a very simple three button interface... First off, I've got a dynamically called Movieclip that's a child of the stage. What I'm attempting to do now, is make it so that wh…

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## [Issues unloading swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issues-unloading-swf/285675)

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**Author:** [@soundmatic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soundmatic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issues-unloading-swf/285675 "2009-04-03T19:26:08Z")

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I have 5 buttons that loads 5 external swf's which contain a video, graphics etc. When try to unload i still hear the video playing looks like I am not able to unload the swf. Following is the code. Probably it is a bit …

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## [Gallery drawing for sister and her husband](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-drawing-for-sister-and-her-husband/285674)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Lexcuk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alex_Lexcuk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-drawing-for-sister-and-her-husband/285674 "2009-04-03T19:12:48Z")

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\[COLOR=#c0c0c0\] \[COLOR=#c0c0c0\]has done \[/COLOR\] \[FONT=Courier New\]\[SIZE=3\]\[COLOR=#c0c0c0\]FLASH\[/COLOR\]\[/SIZE\]\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Courier New\]\[SIZE=3\]\[COLOR=#c0c0c0\] \[/COLOR\]\[/SIZE\]\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#c0c0c0\]painting…

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## [Targeting motion tweens under masks.....?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-motion-tweens-under-masks/285673)

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**Author:** [@eabigelow](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eabigelow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/targeting-motion-tweens-under-masks/285673 "2009-04-03T18:58:00Z")

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Hi-- I have been having a problem since yesterday, which I have finally narrowed down... I am trying in CS4 to change visibility of some motion tweens using AS2 \_visible=true and \_visible=false ( I need to stick to A…

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## [Fullscreen command to enalrge just one video container](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-command-to-enalrge-just-one-video-container/285672)

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**Author:** [@3dron](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3dron)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fullscreen-command-to-enalrge-just-one-video-container/285672 "2009-04-03T18:16:27Z")

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I already have a website that brings up FLV videos in a container named myVideo I just want a button elsewhere in FLash movie to make that video window fullscreen. I have: btn\_Fullscreen.onRelease = function(){ Stage…

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## [Reconstructing objects from text files?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reconstructing-objects-from-text-files/285671)

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**Author:** [@jason116](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jason116)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reconstructing-objects-from-text-files/285671 "2009-04-03T18:01:25Z")

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Hi, Is there a good way to reconstruct an object from a text file? I have a method which backs up a quiz object like so: Quiz 0.4 1.9 Colour of trees is: #### blue red orange green 4 1.3 Colour of sea is: #### …

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## [XML gallery with numbers for navigation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-with-numbers-for-navigation/285670)

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**Author:** [@ed\_n](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ed_n)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-gallery-with-numbers-for-navigation/285670 "2009-04-03T17:33:01Z")

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Hi Everyone! I am new to AS 2 and am struggling to make my file work, and I was hoping someone could help me to solve this problem. I am developing a XML photo gallery and I wanted to create this numbering navigation…

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## [\[AS2\] How do I get 2 conditions in one variable to work?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-how-do-i-get-2-conditions-in-one-variable-to-work/285669)

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**Author:** [@Pietro\_2003](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pietro_2003)\
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**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-how-do-i-get-2-conditions-in-one-variable-to-work/285669 "2009-04-03T17:27:10Z")

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Hi all, Pretty much a newbie so I hope I can make myself understood. http://www.frostell.com/External\_files/Frostell1.swf I have made a scrolling gallery with an area described by a variable called 'thumbVar' whic…

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## [Need help understanding flashVars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-understanding-flashvars/285668)

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**Author:** [@fatPluto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fatPluto)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-understanding-flashvars/285668 "2009-04-03T17:24:00Z")

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I can read the flashVars in my document class without issue, BUT, I can't seem to pass them to another class. //Home is the Document class //Below I've pasted it's constructor function public function Home() { va…

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## [Working with child of movieclip?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-child-of-movieclip/285667)

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**Author:** [@sonomute](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sonomute)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/working-with-child-of-movieclip/285667 "2009-04-03T17:12:37Z")

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Hello! I know that there are some topics related to this, but code examples posted there didn't help to solve my task so here another one... what i need is to work with parts of movieclip...in attached picture there …

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