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## [Decimal to time](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/decimal-to-time/284403)

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**Author:** [@phaedo5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phaedo5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/decimal-to-time/284403 "2009-03-18T21:02:31Z")

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I'm having trouble finding out how this would work in AS3. I have a decimal number (4.14). That's a TotalTime variable of an flv. I want to convert that to something like 4:20. What would i need to utilize in o…

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## [Move an object to the lowest depth?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-an-object-to-the-lowest-depth/284402)

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**Author:** [@sam\_baker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sam_baker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-an-object-to-the-lowest-depth/284402 "2009-03-18T21:01:49Z")

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When I click on an object, I need it (technically it's parent object) to drop to the lowest level, but I'm having a heck of time. I've tried: stage.setChildIndex(this, 0); and stage.swapChildrenAt(0, getChildIndex(this…

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## [Vertical Align Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-align-text/284401)

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**Author:** [@phaedo5](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phaedo5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/vertical-align-text/284401 "2009-03-18T20:59:14Z")

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I have a dynamic textfield that I am creating in an as3 class. It's a set pixel height. Sometimes it will have up to three lines, but sometimes only one. I know there is not vertical align property. But what would…

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## [Who wants to help me with trig identities?!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-wants-to-help-me-with-trig-identities/284400)

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**Author:** [@nobody](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nobody)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/who-wants-to-help-me-with-trig-identities/284400 "2009-03-18T20:47:19Z")

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Good times, I know. I have my precalc final today and I am surely going to bomb it unless I can figure stupid stuff like this out. Below is the answer to one of my practice problems (in comic sans!) - I don't get the s…

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## [Gallery selection hell](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-selection-hell/284399)

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**Author:** [@mouski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mouski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gallery-selection-hell/284399 "2009-03-18T20:25:08Z")

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Hi, I have created for a client a video which is just an animation of her stuff, I've imported the video into flash, underneath there is a scrolling gallery with thumbnail images of her items (so far 14). The scrolling …

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## [Triggering more than 1 animation etc from an event](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/triggering-more-than-1-animation-etc-from-an-event/284398)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Strangeglove](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dr_Strangeglove)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/triggering-more-than-1-animation-etc-from-an-event/284398 "2009-03-18T20:24:57Z")

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Hi, I've been asked to replicate something like this http://www.trb.co.nz/ (the large rectangular buttons that grow/ shrink when the mouse is hovered over them) and I'm getting very stuck. I'm fine with animation but h…

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## [Wario Land:Shake it site: what kind of easing is being used?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wario-land-shake-it-site-what-kind-of-easing-is-being-used/284397)

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**Author:** [@DavidOrtiz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DavidOrtiz)\
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**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wario-land-shake-it-site-what-kind-of-easing-is-being-used/284397 "2009-03-18T20:19:36Z")

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the url is: http://www.wariolandshakeit.com/launch/index.html I just cant figure out the type of easing that's being used on these interactive elements. Any ideas if its a Tweener, tweenmax, quad,expo, any info at all? …

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## [Accessing another movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-another-movieclip/284396)

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**Author:** [@aced](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aced)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-another-movieclip/284396 "2009-03-18T20:10:27Z")

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Can someone help me with this, here's the scenario basically I want to access something inside a movieclip and in that movieclip again there's an object that I want to access,its like nested MovieClip\[COLOR=#FF0000\] A…

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## [Video and audio for my site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-and-audio-for-my-site/284394)

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**Author:** [@cooljulie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cooljulie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-and-audio-for-my-site/284394 "2009-03-18T19:58:10Z")

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Hello, We have this site: http://www.hopeforcancer.com/betaglucan.html, one of these days, I will be placing a costumer testimonial video and a product audio on this page. I would like to ask for some suggestions from …

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## [Sending Variables thru POST to a search engine in PHP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variables-thru-post-to-a-search-engine-in-php/284393)

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**Author:** [@felipegm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/felipegm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sending-variables-thru-post-to-a-search-engine-in-php/284393 "2009-03-18T19:56:45Z")

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Hi the site I´m working has a search field and a page where the search happens in PHP 5. I have also a Flash file with buttons on the homepage. One of the buttons, when clicked, should link to the result page, return…

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## [It's-a-me... red-ah-leeet!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/its-a-me-red-ah-leeet/284392)

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**Author:** [@redelite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redelite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/its-a-me-red-ah-leeet/284392 "2009-03-18T19:32:04Z")

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Hey it rhymes!... :suppose\_maybe: Okay anyways, here is my entry. I drew this from a picture that was taken of me (left obviously) and my cousin in Disney World last June. I'll scan it once I get my printer/scanner/c…

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## [Is it possible to detect if a user doesn't allow local storage?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-detect-if-a-user-doesnt-allow-local-storage/284391)

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**Author:** [@Timo1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Timo1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-it-possible-to-detect-if-a-user-doesnt-allow-local-storage/284391 "2009-03-18T19:24:48Z")

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I have an actionscript app which needs to use SharedObjects. I see how if the user doesn't allow the Flash Player to access local storage, the security settings panel automatically pops up and asks for user input. My p…

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## [Rockstar Design volunteer needed for non-profit 'ToCure.org'](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rockstar-design-volunteer-needed-for-non-profit-tocure-org/284390)

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**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rockstar-design-volunteer-needed-for-non-profit-tocure-org/284390 "2009-03-18T19:24:02Z")

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I'm in the process of starting a web-based non-profit to be used specifically for collecting funding and donations for other non-profits actively engaged in treating (and finding cures for) life-altering illnesses (non-s…

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## [XML driven gallery (multiple holders) with transition between images](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-gallery-multiple-holders-with-transition-between-images/284389)

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**Author:** [@adamlewen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adamlewen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-gallery-multiple-holders-with-transition-between-images/284389 "2009-03-18T19:22:59Z")

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Hello All. I am trying for a couple of hours now to create this: 3 image holders (Movie Clips) that will cycle through images with a transition (alpha) between. The images can be changed via XML for all 4 holders. O…

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## [MC tween / Array.prototype incompatibility](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-tween-array-prototype-incompatibility/284388)

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**Author:** [@pedromau](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pedromau)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-tween-array-prototype-incompatibility/284388 "2009-03-18T19:11:52Z")

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Hello people! I'm a Swishmax user and I've converted the XML search tutorial from Kirupa to swishmax2 (Found it here) As some of you might know, Swishmax is also a flash tool, that allows AS2.0. Flawlessgod converted MCt…

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## [hasDefinition() returning false](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hasdefinition-returning-false/284387)

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**Author:** [@eslacker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eslacker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hasdefinition-returning-false/284387 "2009-03-18T18:56:03Z")

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So I've got a SWF that I'm loading, and wanting to get reference to a class contained in it's library. My FLA contains one item in the Library, Export for ActionScript and Frame 1 checked. I have nothing on the stage, …

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## [Need help loading flv](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-loading-flv/284386)

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**Author:** [@keano](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keano)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-loading-flv/284386 "2009-03-18T18:51:23Z")

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I want to load different movies into the same area. Like the pic attached. click on the button and the related flv loads in area.

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## [Loop 3 times then stop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-3-times-then-stop/284385)

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**Author:** [@kcrimzon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kcrimzon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-3-times-then-stop/284385 "2009-03-18T18:34:47Z")

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I am going absolutely crazy with the simplicity of this problem! I have an mc that i want to play 3 times then stop ... and it is not working. I tried a basic timer var timer:Timer = new Timer(8000, 3); timer.addE…

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## [Reading %26 (ampersand)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-26-ampersand/284383)

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**Author:** [@energy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/energy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reading-26-ampersand/284383 "2009-03-18T17:55:42Z")

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Hey Guys! I am trying to read and update some data via flash - php - sql. Now i know that to send "&", i should send it as "%26", its fine till here. Lets say i want to send \*\*a&b co. ltd \*\* SO i send it as a%26…

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## [Save Target in AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-target-in-as3/284382)

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**Author:** [@kmanstudios](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kmanstudios)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/save-target-in-as3/284382 "2009-03-18T17:53:08Z")

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For the life of me, I cannot find a way to perform a "save target as" function the same way you can with simple HTML. Anybody have any idea? I'm using AS3. Thanks, Eric

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## [BitmapData draw() method frustration!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-draw-method-frustration/284381)

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**Author:** [@SquirtGun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SquirtGun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bitmapdata-draw-method-frustration/284381 "2009-03-18T17:36:11Z")

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Ok so here's kind of an odd one. I am using the draw() method of the BitmapData to encode a jpeg of part of the image. Now this should be easy enough given the object I want to draw to the bitmap is on the stage at des…

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## [Losing mouse\_up after reparent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/losing-mouse-up-after-reparent/284379)

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**Author:** [@tobyski](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tobyski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/losing-mouse-up-after-reparent/284379 "2009-03-18T16:12:35Z")

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Hey. This might be a clear case but i'm stumped as to how to fix it: public function setupDragDrop(asset:MovieClip) { asset.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN, function(e:MouseEvent) { trace("1"); …

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## [Dynamic 3D cube](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-3d-cube/284378)

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**Author:** [@troshan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/troshan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-3d-cube/284378 "2009-03-18T15:59:36Z")

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Hi Experts, Could anyone help me to make a 3D Dynamic Box? I want to let users to change the color and the height of the box. Please help me...........

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## [Creating Client-Side Updateable News Page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-client-side-updateable-news-page/284377)

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**Author:** [@hojo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hojo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/creating-client-side-updateable-news-page/284377 "2009-03-18T15:57:44Z")

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Howdy folks, I'm developing a website for a group that is in need of a news page. On this single page they want to add and edit news posts. The site thusfar is comprised of css, a DHTML menu, and html pages. Here's my …

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## [setInterval in movieclip works, but breaks stop(); throughout scenes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-in-movieclip-works-but-breaks-stop-throughout-scenes/284376)

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**Author:** [@xvkarbear](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xvkarbear)\
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**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/setinterval-in-movieclip-works-but-breaks-stop-throughout-scenes/284376 "2009-03-18T15:46:45Z")

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moved post to different section. Mods feel free to delete.

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## [Centering masked content on resize](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-masked-content-on-resize/284375)

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**Author:** [@hailflex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hailflex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-masked-content-on-resize/284375 "2009-03-18T15:42:30Z")

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Hello, I'm loading an external SWF into a movieclip, and centering it, on screen resize, basically with this formula: holder\_mc.\_y = (Stage.height - holder\_mc.\_height)/2; BUT... the SWF I load has a masked text, an…

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## [Need AS3 Help ASAP Please!:)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-as3-help-asap-please/284374)

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**Author:** [@KPACKA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KPACKA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-as3-help-asap-please/284374 "2009-03-18T15:37:38Z")

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Hello, I have a project that needs to be finished this week .Scripting is done for the most part(AS3), but there is a bug/error that i can not figure out. (silly girl) I am looking for someone who can take a look and …

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## [Need AS3 help ASAP -Philadelphia](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-as3-help-asap-philadelphia/284372)

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**Author:** [@KPACKA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/KPACKA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-as3-help-asap-philadelphia/284372 "2009-03-18T15:31:08Z")

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Hello, I have a project that needs to be finished this week .Scripting is done for the most part(AS3), but there is a bug/error that i can not figure out. (silly girl) I am looking for someone who can take a look and …

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## [\[AS2\] Apple style dock](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-apple-style-dock/284371)

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**Author:** [@webbed\_feet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/webbed_feet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-apple-style-dock/284371 "2009-03-18T15:24:28Z")

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Hey, i am using this current apple style dock, see attached. I am looking to create 3 different movie clips rather than the code generating just one as it currently does as i need each movie clip to have different conten…

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## [Strip and Re-Skin List Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strip-and-re-skin-list-component/284370)

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**Author:** [@neonreel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/neonreel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strip-and-re-skin-list-component/284370 "2009-03-18T15:22:33Z")

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I have been successful on striping certain components in flash and giving them a new skin, but now i need to strip and re-skin the list component. It uses the ui scroll bar and thats not a problem to re-skin but i need t…

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