# Latest

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## [Nothing nice site using readly available elements](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nothing-nice-site-using-readly-available-elements/284578)

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**Author:** [@dustyRods](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dustyRods)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nothing-nice-site-using-readly-available-elements/284578 "2009-03-20T13:50:30Z")

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Hi Guys, Looking at doing up my own portfolio site again was doing some browsing and came across this site. http://www.nothingamsterdam.com/ I presume its not doing anything new and can be somewhat replicated using…

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## [Flashlite - .NET CF dll](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlite-net-cf-dll/284577)

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**Author:** [@chethan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chethan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashlite-net-cf-dll/284577 "2009-03-20T13:27:12Z")

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Hello Guys,Can you please say something about Flashlite and .Net CF dll.Can we do applications in Flashlite using .Net CF dll...?Please please let me know any clue on this..Regards and Thanks,Chethan

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## [PhotoCube (AS3, Papervision3D & Tweener)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photocube-as3-papervision3d-tweener/284576)

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**Author:** [@lewi\_p](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lewi_p)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photocube-as3-papervision3d-tweener/284576 "2009-03-20T13:26:10Z")

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Hi, It's been a looooooooooooong time since my last post...I've been very very busy with a big project at work which has been taking up must of my time for just over a year now. Anyway, enough of that... I haven't us…

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## [Navigation buttons won't stop looping](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-buttons-wont-stop-looping/284575)

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**Author:** [@HlizDesigner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HlizDesigner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/navigation-buttons-wont-stop-looping/284575 "2009-03-20T13:19:17Z")

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I am building a site for some people that want a menu of links to pop out at the side of 3 main buttons. I thought I figured it out by using a tutorial in a book but it is definitely not working. The navigation shows whe…

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## [New team member](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-team-member/284574)

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**Author:** [@luiner](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/luiner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-team-member/284574 "2009-03-20T12:54:23Z")

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I'm looking for experienced team I can join for game making (comercial or not) I have experience in C++ / C# / AS2.0 / AS3.0 and I'm working in game industry, just at work it is not enough for me :\] Regards ps. just …

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## [Returning designer needs some advice](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/returning-designer-needs-some-advice/284573)

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**Author:** [@ave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ave)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/returning-designer-needs-some-advice/284573 "2009-03-20T12:35:41Z")

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After a long period away from web design i am looking to basically relearn everything, and this time round i intend to do it in a more focused and logical manner. So obviously being a Kirupa member i have a huge intere…

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## [Simple question for you design gurus](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-question-for-you-design-gurus/284572)

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**Author:** [@ave](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ave)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-question-for-you-design-gurus/284572 "2009-03-20T12:23:31Z")

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Hi all, some of you may remember me from way back when, most probably wont \[smile\] Have been away from web design for years now (last flash i used was Flash MX!!) So obviously while it wont take me as long, im looking…

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## [Flash positioning problem in IE, works fine in firefox](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-positioning-problem-in-ie-works-fine-in-firefox/284571)

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**Author:** [@tvboy123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tvboy123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-positioning-problem-in-ie-works-fine-in-firefox/284571 "2009-03-20T11:57:16Z")

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I'm having some problems positioning an swf file. It works fine in firefox, however in IE it pushes my container div across the page. Is there a way I can make the swf go underneath or on top of that div? I've tried z-in…

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## [On MouseOver keep moving movieclip x](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-mouseover-keep-moving-movieclip-x/284570)

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**Author:** [@Rdinicut](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rdinicut)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/on-mouseover-keep-moving-movieclip-x/284570 "2009-03-20T11:24:06Z")

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\[image\] I hope u can understand what i'm trying to do from my stupid drawing... Anyways...so far i got it working but i have the feeling it's not the best practice and my swf file moves like crap in all browser except…

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## [How to create preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-preloader/284569)

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**Author:** [@chethan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chethan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-create-preloader/284569 "2009-03-20T11:20:41Z")

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Hello Guys, I have a small problem. Let me exlain my issue.I have a 3mb size swf file. I want to publish it in a webpage.When I access this file in site, it take lot of time to downoad, so I need a progressbar till the …

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## [Changing pre existing movieClip's instance behaviors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-pre-existing-movieclips-instance-behaviors/284568)

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**Author:** [@darkforces](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darkforces)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-pre-existing-movieclips-instance-behaviors/284568 "2009-03-20T10:57:24Z")

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I've created a graphic and have multiple instances of the graphic on the stage. I've recently decided to change the graphic to a movieClip. However, changing the original clip's type to movieClip doesn't apply the chang…

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## [Erasing parts of a Bitmap?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/erasing-parts-of-a-bitmap/284567)

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**Author:** [@jnsjohansson](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jnsjohansson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/erasing-parts-of-a-bitmap/284567 "2009-03-20T10:54:26Z")

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Hi! I'm in need, again, of some assistance. I'm making a game with 2 pictures. and the concept is built on that you erase part of the top-bitmap to see the bitmap under. How can I accomplish this? I tried to wrap m…

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## [Modifying scroller for movieclip control](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modifying-scroller-for-movieclip-control/284566)

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**Author:** [@goeiste](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/goeiste)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/modifying-scroller-for-movieclip-control/284566 "2009-03-20T10:51:44Z")

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Hello, The last couple of days I've been juggling with a news reader in flash (from the example tutorial here on Kirupa), and this works perfectly. My eye however fell on the scroller that is applied in this newsreader…

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## [Image Pan Movement Actionscript](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-pan-movement-actionscript/284565)

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**Author:** [@2w1w2w](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/2w1w2w)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-pan-movement-actionscript/284565 "2009-03-20T10:37:42Z")

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Hi, could someone help me please. I got the following Action Script for my image-movement. How can i make the movement to slow down at the end? Thx for your help! drag = "/dragControl"; /:w = getProperty("/nav", \_wid…

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## [For Those who need it: Class based Advanced Preloader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-those-who-need-it-class-based-advanced-preloader/284564)

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**Author:** [@obmon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/obmon)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-those-who-need-it-class-based-advanced-preloader/284564 "2009-03-20T09:46:06Z")

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For learner and For those looking for code to work with: Below is a flash preloader using a class. The preloader also has the functionality to expand according to window size (stage width). Use as you like. Flash F…

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## [Font embedding problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-embedding-problem/284563)

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**Author:** [@Alber\_Kidd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Alber_Kidd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-embedding-problem/284563 "2009-03-20T09:39:28Z")

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Hi I am looking at embedding fonts in as3. This techinique (http://www.tink.ws/blog/embedding-fonts-in-as3/) looks gogod, however (i) I do not have the flex compiler. (ii) the font is a not a TTF I want to embed as…

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## [An interesting site!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-interesting-site/284559)

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**Author:** [@laurenapick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/laurenapick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-interesting-site/284559 "2009-03-20T08:24:14Z")

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This is awesome... I just found a new site on Anabolic Steroids This looks like a really interesting site I already signed up, has anyone else? http://www.steroidstoday.com

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## [Your opinion please](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/your-opinion-please/284558)

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**Author:** [@myself\_jon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/myself_jon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/your-opinion-please/284558 "2009-03-20T07:31:16Z")

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My site is www.bigbonuspoker.com Its an 1year old site (before running with basic design) now few days before i changed its design also worked on 'on page' optimization. Provide your reviews on look,feel of design, …

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## [Populate list box other than for loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/populate-list-box-other-than-for-loop/284557)

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**Author:** [@kernel\_flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kernel_flash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/populate-list-box-other-than-for-loop/284557 "2009-03-20T06:51:47Z")

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I'll start with some background to my query. Listbox is the simple most example I can take to explain things. I don't know how to frame my query but i'll try to be as specific as possible. Let's say I have an xml fil…

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## [How to merge array with dictionary?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-merge-array-with-dictionary/284556)

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**Author:** [@alexeioleynik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alexeioleynik)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-merge-array-with-dictionary/284556 "2009-03-20T06:06:11Z")

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Hi, I have an ARRAY which contains single symbols and DICTIONARY in where every symbol in array is attached to unique string, what I want to do - is to merge ARRAY and DICTIONARY together, and as a result receive RESUL…

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## [Problem with capturing data into flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-capturing-data-into-flash/284555)

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**Author:** [@swathi84\_k](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/swathi84_k)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-capturing-data-into-flash/284555 "2009-03-20T05:34:07Z")

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Hi... Iam new to As3 I need to pass the string value from servlet to flash. So Please i need the as3 code snippet For the above problem. Thanks a lot in advance... Waiting for your reply Thanks, Swathi.K

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## [Made with Passion - Portfolio](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/made-with-passion-portfolio/284554)

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**Author:** [@cookingkym](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cookingkym)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/made-with-passion-portfolio/284554 "2009-03-20T04:27:33Z")

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I'm a little nervous. But I've just finished my portfolio and was hoping you guys might take a look and give your ideas or feedback so i can make it better. Currently it looks best at 1440x900. any ideas on how i can m…

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## [Specify "Viewable" area of a Movie Clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/specify-viewable-area-of-a-movie-clip/284553)

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**Author:** [@bortiquai](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bortiquai)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/specify-viewable-area-of-a-movie-clip/284553 "2009-03-20T04:17:29Z")

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Is it possible to specify the viewable area of a movie clip? for example, lets say I have a Movie Clip whos area is 500 x 500 But I want to only be able to view it through a 100x100 "window". So the size aspect of …

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## [Preloading html files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-html-files/284552)

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**Author:** [@cookingkym](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cookingkym)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-html-files/284552 "2009-03-20T03:50:18Z")

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HI guys. My portfolio is a flash site and inside i have a section that displays my flash work, which can be clicked on and then loaded via a new html file. How can i preload those html files at the start, so when tho…

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## [addEventListener ; identical buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-identical-buttons/284551)

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**Author:** [@xPINKMERCEDESx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xPINKMERCEDESx)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addeventlistener-identical-buttons/284551 "2009-03-20T03:46:07Z")

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question men...can I have two buttons that listeners for the same event that have identical instance names? For example, I have two buttons which have the same instance name: imageOne. Can those identical buttons li…

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## [AS3 music game - how to avoid lag?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-music-game-how-to-avoid-lag/284550)

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**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\
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**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-music-game-how-to-avoid-lag/284550 "2009-03-20T03:35:05Z")

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Okay, I am designing a game where it is very important that you hit notes to the beat. You could say it's a bit like Guitar Hero. The soundtrack and sound effects should match the beat of the game. This is the bigges…

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## [How was this text effect done?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-was-this-text-effect-done/284549)

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**Author:** [@ralphiedee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ralphiedee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-was-this-text-effect-done/284549 "2009-03-20T03:31:00Z")

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Have a look at the effect on the opening text "http://www.henrikknudsen.com" It looks like it is swinging with the center point in between the two words It is not a motion tween as I tried using. It has to be a shape t…

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## [Difference between target and currentTarget](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/difference-between-target-and-currenttarget/284548)

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**Author:** [@sifat007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sifat007)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/difference-between-target-and-currenttarget/284548 "2009-03-20T03:21:28Z")

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Hi everyone, Someone please tell me whats the difference between target and currentTarget properties. It seems very confusing to me.

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## [Lock mouse to center of object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lock-mouse-to-center-of-object/284547)

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**Author:** [@rholdrae](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rholdrae)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lock-mouse-to-center-of-object/284547 "2009-03-20T03:03:46Z")

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Does anyone know how to lock the mouse to the center of the drag object but instead of the center of the object moves towards the mouse its the mouse who's going to move towards the center of the object? This startDra…

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## [Adding thumbnails - moving the scroller?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-thumbnails-moving-the-scroller/284545)

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**Author:** [@jesserooney](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jesserooney)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-thumbnails-moving-the-scroller/284545 "2009-03-20T02:43:29Z")

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Hello everyone! I am using the Kirupa gallery with thumbnail scroller - which is a FANTASTIC gallery system! I want to move the scroller but when its moved further right...the scroller stops working. I can move it up…

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