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## [Slicing MC into multiple random shapes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slicing-mc-into-multiple-random-shapes/285563)

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**Author:** [@JYCaR](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JYCaR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slicing-mc-into-multiple-random-shapes/285563 "2009-04-02T11:22:31Z")

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Hey... I am trying to slice or break a movieclip into multiple random shapes... or MCs. I am playing around with BitmapData and pixels but no luck so far... If somebody has an idea let me know... thanks...

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## [Sending data in XML format to Asp.Net from CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-data-in-xml-format-to-asp-net-from-cs3/285562)

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**Author:** [@ahmy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ahmy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-data-in-xml-format-to-asp-net-from-cs3/285562 "2009-04-02T11:10:33Z")

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I need to send SQL statements to Asp.Net2 page from Action script 3.0 and i successed in doing that(thx to me OJM) but i need to secure my data and i need to send it in an XML format and recieve the results in an XML for…

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## [Effective Preloading](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/effective-preloading/285561)

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**Author:** [@Alpha\_eX](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alpha_eX)\
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**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/effective-preloading/285561 "2009-04-02T10:41:20Z")

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I have a flash project that exports at around 3MB, I am trying to create a preloader for it but it seems to get called after the preloading is complete, there for, making it useless. My stage is empty, nothing on the t…

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## [Flash socket connection to HTTP server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-socket-connection-to-http-server/285560)

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**Author:** [@dataxa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dataxa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-socket-connection-to-http-server/285560 "2009-04-02T10:08:15Z")

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Code is simple and clear: rs = new Socket(); rs.connect("kirupa.com",80); rs.writeUTFBytes("GET / "); rs.flush(); Most of the servers, including kirupa.com, send response back to me but rapidshare.com is not respond…

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## [Open a save as window for a .jpeg](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-a-save-as-window-for-a-jpeg/285559)

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**Author:** [@elgringoson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elgringoson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/open-a-save-as-window-for-a-jpeg/285559 "2009-04-02T09:38:03Z")

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Is it possible to open a save as windows from flash to download a jpeg? At the moment I can download a zip file using the following code, but when I change the extension to .jpg it opens up a new browser window showing t…

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## [Mouse drag frame rotate](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-drag-frame-rotate/285558)

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**Author:** [@RossKidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RossKidd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-drag-frame-rotate/285558 "2009-04-02T09:36:52Z")

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I have a 40 frame animation that in sequence rotates an image. That I need to add a mouse drag function so I can scrub through the images like here http://www.yofla.com/flash/3d-rotate/examples.php?exampleId=6 Can an…

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## [Twitter Followers Visualization](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twitter-followers-visualization/285557)

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**Author:** [@ajcates](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ajcates)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twitter-followers-visualization/285557 "2009-04-02T09:20:56Z")

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http://twitnest.appspot.com Built on flex. Really cool app with lots of potential.

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## [Loading a \*.txt innto flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-txt-innto-flash/285556)

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**Author:** [@m\_h\_w](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_h_w)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-a-txt-innto-flash/285556 "2009-04-02T09:18:50Z")

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Hey i want to import the content of a txt document to a flash website. I got this code to import the text: var myTextLoader:URLLoader = new URLLoader(); myTextLoader.dataFormat=URLLoaderDataFormat.VARIABLES; myTex…

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## [Passing vars to flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-vars-to-flash/285554)

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**Author:** [@utzelbrutz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/utzelbrutz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/passing-vars-to-flash/285554 "2009-04-02T08:05:46Z")

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Hello, got a great problem. I have to pass some variables to the flash movie (movie.swf?var1=aaa&var2=bbb). never had a problem with using them before. I've read around a lot an tried different coding, but when I exp…

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## [Component static List (unselected item)?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/component-static-list-unselected-item/285553)

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**Author:** [@koneko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/koneko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/component-static-list-unselected-item/285553 "2009-04-02T07:18:51Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to make a List that just static , that u can't click it's Item. I tried to use list.selectable=false; Yep, I can't be selected, but u still can click/roll-over the Item Button, the List item color still fl…

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## [Adding multiple cliparts/images to canvas](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-multiple-cliparts-images-to-canvas/285552)

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**Author:** [@bob2075](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bob2075)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-multiple-cliparts-images-to-canvas/285552 "2009-04-02T06:57:59Z")

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I am working on application similar to http://www.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Create-t-shirt/Create-your-own-59/. Can someone guide me on how to add multiple clipart to the center rectangle. I can add one clipart but then add…

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## [How to load 3 external swf files into one place and make it play](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-3-external-swf-files-into-one-place-and-make-it-play/285550)

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**Author:** [@gordon0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gordon0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-load-3-external-swf-files-into-one-place-and-make-it-play/285550 "2009-04-02T06:12:01Z")

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Hi! Please help! How to write a simple script to load 3 external swf into one place and make it play one by one continuously? Many thanks,

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## [Flex:- how to make visible false LinkButton in dataGrid based on conditions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-how-to-make-visible-false-linkbutton-in-datagrid-based-on-conditions/285549)

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**Author:** [@rahulb\_441](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rahulb_441)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-how-to-make-visible-false-linkbutton-in-datagrid-based-on-conditions/285549 "2009-04-02T06:04:37Z")

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hi, i am using flex, and in my application i am using dataGrid, inside that there are 6 to 7 columns In the last column, there are 5 link buttons. Now in dataGrid i also have one status column. on tha basis of status, i …

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## [(as2) help centring external swf on stage that has scrolling text in it](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-help-centring-external-swf-on-stage-that-has-scrolling-text-in-it/285548)

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**Author:** [@kathleenread](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kathleenread)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-help-centring-external-swf-on-stage-that-has-scrolling-text-in-it/285548 "2009-04-02T05:44:59Z")

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hi there, i've been trying to centre an external swf into a blank movieclip on the stage and having problems with it. the swf contains a text box with scrolling text in it and that's where the problem lies... it's like …

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## [Flex:- how to disaapear LinkButton in dataGrid based on conditions](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-how-to-disaapear-linkbutton-in-datagrid-based-on-conditions/285547)

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**Author:** [@rahulb\_441](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rahulb_441)\
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**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-how-to-disaapear-linkbutton-in-datagrid-based-on-conditions/285547 "2009-04-02T05:39:23Z")

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hi, i am using flex, and in my application i am using datGrid, inside that there are 6 to 7 columns In the last column, there are 5 link buttons. Now in dataGris i also have one status column. on tha basis of status, i w…

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## [Preloader Working Irregularly in Browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-working-irregularly-in-browser/285546)

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**Author:** [@rabin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rabin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-working-irregularly-in-browser/285546 "2009-04-02T05:23:38Z")

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Hi, My application is using preloader to load all images. It works well in flash environment. But when i test in server and web browser, with the help of php guys, the preloader loads sometimes say 100%, or 30% or 64…

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## [AI Tank](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ai-tank/285545)

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**Author:** [@jits](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jits)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ai-tank/285545 "2009-04-02T05:20:30Z")

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hiii all, i am developing a tank game in flash2 , in dat in need a tank who shoot a player car when player car comes in range of AI Tank, so plz kindly help me out

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## [Custom component problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-component-problem/285544)

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**Author:** [@balajee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/balajee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/custom-component-problem/285544 "2009-04-02T05:14:48Z")

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I created a simple component in AS 3.0 and the component in main .fla file i just click the component and throws the following errors (automatically declare stage instances are unchecked)... \[COLOR="Red"\]but the compon…

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## [Charity Bidding Site Quote](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/charity-bidding-site-quote/285543)

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**Author:** [@Guzak](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Guzak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/charity-bidding-site-quote/285543 "2009-04-02T05:01:21Z")

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Hi, My name is Casey and im looking to get a quote for building a website similar to http://www.planetbid.com.au Taking bids on items, ecommerce and member accounts. If you could help me with a quote, or could direct me…

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## [HitTest Help! (I'm awful at Flash)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-help-im-awful-at-flash/285542)

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**Author:** [@thejoeknows\_com](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thejoeknows_com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittest-help-im-awful-at-flash/285542 "2009-04-02T04:52:46Z")

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So I took a year+ break from flash, and i was awful before that anyways but im having trouble getting my hittest to work with this is what i have for the collision part of my code: (note:this is all in main frame) …

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## [Noob Scripting with movement (waiting for answers)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/noob-scripting-with-movement-waiting-for-answers/285541)

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**Author:** [@crosse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crosse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/noob-scripting-with-movement-waiting-for-answers/285541 "2009-04-02T03:42:03Z")

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argh.. im sorry disturbing you guys ... i was thinkin if some could help me with movements in flash.. my boss ask me to do a presentation.. and im new to flash.. need some help..thanks.. .. what im aiming for is to .. …

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## [Need help with protos](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-protos/285540)

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**Author:** [@wheatleyweb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wheatleyweb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-protos/285540 "2009-04-02T02:59:23Z")

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Hello all... I would really love some ideas/suggestions from you guys on how I might "punch" this up a bit. With each job I get I try to push myself beyond what I have done before. I struggle with design more than an…

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## [Clicktag in flash HELP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag-in-flash-help/285539)

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**Author:** [@media\_mixx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/media_mixx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag-in-flash-help/285539 "2009-04-02T02:49:22Z")

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Can somebody tell me how to put the code into the HTML file to complete the clickTAG process for a banner ad. I have put the following code onto the button in the .fla: on (release) { clickTAG = "http://" + click…

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## [Get rid of mouse trailing effect?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-rid-of-mouse-trailing-effect/285536)

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**Author:** [@tracy47](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tracy47)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-rid-of-mouse-trailing-effect/285536 "2009-04-02T02:13:31Z")

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Hi, I found some Actionscript which has nice sparkles effects that I would like to use, but it is a mousetrailer. Is there a way for me to remove the mouse trailing effect and instead, have the effects play at specific …

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## [clickTAG for Flash + HTML....a little help please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag-for-flash-html-a-little-help-please/285535)

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**Author:** [@media\_mixx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/media_mixx)\
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**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/clicktag-for-flash-html-a-little-help-please/285535 "2009-04-02T01:17:09Z")

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Can somebody tell me how to put the code into the HTML file to complete the clickTAG process for a banner ad. I have put the following code onto the button (covers whole ad): on (release) { clickTAG = "http://" +…

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## [Text field that only accepts NUMBERS](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-field-that-only-accepts-numbers/285533)

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**Author:** [@ruiganga](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ruiganga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-field-that-only-accepts-numbers/285533 "2009-04-02T00:21:07Z")

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HI I've tryed to make a textField only accept Numbers. I've embeded only numbers between 0-9 but I can still add letters. Any advice? Thanks

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## [Datagrid with images?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-with-images/285532)

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**Author:** [@BenBart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BenBart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagrid-with-images/285532 "2009-04-02T00:18:32Z")

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Is it possible to add images to a dataGrid component? Or is there a list component that can also display an image?

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## [Bars with random color](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bars-with-random-color/285531)

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**Author:** [@Hausnfranz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Hausnfranz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bars-with-random-color/285531 "2009-04-01T23:20:40Z")

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Hey, I am trying to sort out what is not working in my code that places bars across the screen with a random mix of pre-defined colors. any help? //pre-defined array to grab colors from var myColors:Array = new A…

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## [How to make flash .mov small to import to Apple Keynote](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-flash-mov-small-to-import-to-apple-keynote/285530)

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**Author:** [@Christina\_Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Christina_Flash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-flash-mov-small-to-import-to-apple-keynote/285530 "2009-04-01T23:17:38Z")

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Hello all, I am using two programs on my MAC, Keynote and Flash (both programs are fairly new to me) for a conference presentation that is 1365 x 768. I want to use a 45 second animation that I created in flash and imp…

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## [Newbie trying to get a button to link to a url](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-trying-to-get-a-button-to-link-to-a-url/285529)

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**Author:** [@LWCARAB](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LWCARAB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-trying-to-get-a-button-to-link-to-a-url/285529 "2009-04-01T23:16:38Z")

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Hello, I'm fairly new t flash and I'm pretty crap at it as I can't even get my button to link to a url, I've put the following code the the script for Scene 1 (the only scene(: on (release) { getURL("http://www.bbc…

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