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## [Zoom in section of screen](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-in-section-of-screen/282546)

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**Author:** [@hourang](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hourang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/zoom-in-section-of-screen/282546 "2009-02-23T16:11:08Z")

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Does anyone know a way in code to zoom in a section of the screen like looking through a scope? i want to add this to my game: http://www.kongregate.com/games/hourang/supreme-deer-hunting

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## [Css to an html generated in excel?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-to-an-html-generated-in-excel/282545)

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**Author:** [@rgilbert](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rgilbert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/css-to-an-html-generated-in-excel/282545 "2009-02-23T16:07:35Z")

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Hi everyone. I have a problem making a website. The client is going to send me an excel file with some information each week. I export this file as an html and then I "call it" with a frame. Can I use css to format t…

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## [Tween (nudging a mc)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-nudging-a-mc/282544)

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**Author:** [@RussianBeer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RussianBeer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tween-nudging-a-mc/282544 "2009-02-23T16:05:43Z")

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Hi guys, my question is fairly straight forward- I have a very long MC, and when a user moves the cursur to the bottom of the screen (or over a button) I want the mc to roll up (the effect of scrolling with the cursor …

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## [Php app storing password in db](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-app-storing-password-in-db/282543)

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**Author:** [@jakepeg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jakepeg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-app-storing-password-in-db/282543 "2009-02-23T15:58:48Z")

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Hi, I've taken over an old web app that I'm updating. I'm looking at the database in myAdmin and passwords are stored like this e.g. e10adc3949ba59abbe56e057f20f883e I need to be able to see the actual password so that…

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## [Drag and rotate problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-rotate-problem/282542)

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**Author:** [@izikon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/izikon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/drag-and-rotate-problem/282542 "2009-02-23T15:54:55Z")

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I have this swf that written in AS2 http://www.knowingames.com/test\_ik\_06.swf if (stage.mouseX == \_lastMouseX && stage.mouseY == \_lastMouseY) { return; } var dX:Number = stage.mouseX - \_myClip.x; var dY:N…

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## [Lightbox disappearing in IE](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lightbox-disappearing-in-ie/282541)

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**Author:** [@Tracy981](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tracy981)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lightbox-disappearing-in-ie/282541 "2009-02-23T15:29:35Z")

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I am loading my content through ajax and in the work section, once you click on a thumbnail highslide (lightbox i am using) works perfectly. when i test in IE7, the overlay appears but now my content in the back disappea…

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## [Move object and switch(case) the x value of object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-object-and-switch-case-the-x-value-of-object/282540)

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**Author:** [@descalabro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/descalabro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-object-and-switch-case-the-x-value-of-object/282540 "2009-02-23T15:11:35Z")

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What I'm trying to do here is capture and use the x coordinate of my dummy\_MC to gotoAndPlay the correct movement animation. case Key.RIGHT : switch (\_global.posture) { case 1 : dummyorient = "right"; \_root.d…

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## [Liquid/particles/path , Little Help please :)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/liquid-particles-path-little-help-please/282539)

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**Author:** [@aBnest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aBnest)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/liquid-particles-path-little-help-please/282539 "2009-02-23T15:08:08Z")

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I'm trying to do something like in the attachment. Any clues on how to approach this, or maybe some already build engines ? :alien2: Tnx

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## [Password buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/password-buttons/282537)

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**Author:** [@kagamushu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kagamushu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/password-buttons/282537 "2009-02-23T14:38:24Z")

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Hello, i am using a password as3 script in my flash page. Instead of entering a password though, i would like there to several buttons on the scene so that one would have to select the proper buttons to enter the site. I…

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## [Gradual Darkening of Objects - Please Help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradual-darkening-of-objects-please-help/282536)

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**Author:** [@botoxBonobo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/botoxBonobo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradual-darkening-of-objects-please-help/282536 "2009-02-23T14:24:01Z")

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Hello, thanks for looking at this... I'm making an animation with sky, clouds, scenery etc. during the daytime, and I need it to turn to night on rollover of a particular button. I'm such a flash virgin though, I don't…

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## [Php form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-form/282535)

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**Author:** [@sl333py](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sl333py)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-form/282535 "2009-02-23T14:10:30Z")

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Hi Guys, I'm having a bit of a headache trying to make a form work on my website. The form is here www.realmealdeal.co.uk/form.php I worked through the tutorial on the website here http://www.kirupa.com/web/php\_con…

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## [From fl.transition.Tween to Tweener](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/from-fl-transition-tween-to-tweener/282533)

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**Author:** [@Beebs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Beebs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/from-fl-transition-tween-to-tweener/282533 "2009-02-23T13:48:26Z")

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How to convert from native Adobe tween engine below to Tweener? Tween(obj:Object, prop:String, func:Function, begin:Number, finish:Number, duration:Number, useSeconds:Boolean = false) I am confused because I read i…

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## [Strange error ComboBox component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-error-combobox-component/282532)

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**Author:** [@codetale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/codetale)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-error-combobox-component/282532 "2009-02-23T13:12:29Z")

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i use fl.control.ComboBox mycombobox.visible = false; and it throw me a strange error, TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert fl.events::ComponentEvent@1b469d81 to CustomEvents.CosEvent. at fla…

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## [Change dynamic text position using xml file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-dynamic-text-position-using-xml-file/282531)

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**Author:** [@xaver](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xaver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-dynamic-text-position-using-xml-file/282531 "2009-02-23T13:04:14Z")

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Hi everyone, this is my first post and I'm still new to flash, but I take flash as my final task. I'm making something : input like text editor and picture editor using php, the output is swf, i'm using xml for the conte…

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## [Dictionary and GC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dictionary-and-gc/282529)

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**Author:** [@codetale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/codetale)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dictionary-and-gc/282529 "2009-02-23T13:00:15Z")

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Ok, i know there already many Thread about the Dictionary object and ASVM GC and me have read almost all of them that me can found, but non of them answer my doubt. my question is, how the GC do on weak reference, chec…

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## [Trouble shoot a flash menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-shoot-a-flash-menu/282528)

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**Author:** [@last](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/last)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-shoot-a-flash-menu/282528 "2009-02-23T12:29:50Z")

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I have a (AS2)3+ multilevel flash drop down menu already created but it's buggy. Some of my sub menus appear in the wrong location more so if the previous submenu item contatined a subsub menu item . I have attached the …

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## [Contact form with php problem CS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-with-php-problem-cs3/282527)

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**Author:** [@the13chapters](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/the13chapters)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/contact-form-with-php-problem-cs3/282527 "2009-02-23T12:11:38Z")

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Help, I've been trying various things to find a solution to a and b below.... but can't get hold of one on any forums as yet..... (a) clear message after I press the Send button and then bring up a thankyou message. …

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## [Detect MovieClip playhead](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-movieclip-playhead/282526)

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**Author:** [@koneko](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/koneko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detect-movieclip-playhead/282526 "2009-02-23T10:59:14Z")

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How to detect the MovieClip playhead that is in play() condition or stop() in one frame ? Thx for any respond.

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## [Flex simple question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-simple-question/282525)

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**Author:** [@cpthk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cpthk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flex-simple-question/282525 "2009-02-23T10:01:14Z")

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Here is my main file: \<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?\> \<mx:Application xmlns:mx="\[L=http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml"\]http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml"\[/L\] layout="absolute" xmlns:comp="components.\*" initialize="xml…

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## [Help generating an thumbnail preview from xml loaded content](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-generating-an-thumbnail-preview-from-xml-loaded-content/282524)

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**Author:** [@TRixation](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TRixation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-generating-an-thumbnail-preview-from-xml-loaded-content/282524 "2009-02-23T08:47:28Z")

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Hi there...I am busy working on a xml driven photo gallery where the number buttons for each picture are generated dynamically ie) 6 xml nodes....6 buttons generated labelled 1-6 and everything is working fine. I wan…

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## [Can I force flash to preload certain MC 1st?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-force-flash-to-preload-certain-mc-1st/282522)

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**Author:** [@stii](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-force-flash-to-preload-certain-mc-1st/282522 "2009-02-23T07:42:12Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a swf movie, which involves some classes and libraries stuff. so now when i preload, flash will preload all those classes and MC with linkage 1st. but i need flash to preload certain MC 1st, becau…

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## [AS2 to AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/282521)

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**Author:** [@vikrant29nov](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vikrant29nov)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-to-as3/282521 "2009-02-23T06:25:19Z")

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Hi, I have designed a flash demo for one of my client using AS2 commands like gotoAndPlay("start"); parent.stop(); gotoAndStop(12); stop(); But suddenly he wants the demo to be converted in AS3 and when I publish the …

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## [AS3 Starting/stoping mc's on specific part of the timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-starting-stoping-mcs-on-specific-part-of-the-timeline/282520)

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**Author:** [@RussianBeer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RussianBeer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-starting-stoping-mcs-on-specific-part-of-the-timeline/282520 "2009-02-23T05:45:23Z")

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Hi there, Im helping a friend rebuild a website- and I need a suggestion. I need to create a tall background, when the user clicks on a button the background will scroll up and down to the area that the user wants to…

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## [Changing ball direction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-ball-direction/282519)

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**Author:** [@Bubloobasu](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bubloobasu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/changing-ball-direction/282519 "2009-02-23T04:36:06Z")

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How to change the \[COLOR=#ff0000\]direction\[/COLOR\] of the \[COLOR=#ff0000\]ball\[/COLOR\] when it hits the slanting line... Like in mini golf game, the \[COLOR=#ff0000\]ball\[/COLOR\] should move in some \[COLOR=#ff0000\]direction…

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## [\[CS3\] - Multiple commands onRelease](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-multiple-commands-onrelease/282518)

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**Author:** [@Dirk\_P\_Ho](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dirk_P_Ho)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cs3-multiple-commands-onrelease/282518 "2009-02-23T04:05:59Z")

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Hello there, I have a .swf that opens in a popup. At the conclusion of the clip, I have a button. I would like the button to redirect the parent window and close itself. stop(); btn\_join.onRelease = function() { …

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## [Controlling a cross-fade with buttons](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-cross-fade-with-buttons/282517)

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**Author:** [@CallClass](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CallClass)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-a-cross-fade-with-buttons/282517 "2009-02-23T03:58:03Z")

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Dear Kirupa Users I need a button initiated cross-fade. I found the snippet below on an AS forum. I applied two of my own images to it and I've used it here: http://www.ksqdesign.com/signature/F...o/trantwo.html …

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## [The Poster Above You Is...!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-poster-above-you-is/282516)

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**Author:** [@Blackroot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Blackroot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-poster-above-you-is/282516 "2009-02-23T03:43:31Z")

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So; what is the poster above you? We know you've always wanted to call him names; break his door down and shout: "Hey, you! You're a total \<insert here\>!". Not to say it has to be insulting. But we already know there's…

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## [How to download the playback music tht a website has?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-download-the-playback-music-tht-a-website-has/282514)

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**Author:** [@cyberfriend](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cyberfriend)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-download-the-playback-music-tht-a-website-has/282514 "2009-02-23T03:34:50Z")

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Som websites whn u open them, hav a playback music tht keeps running automatically on the launch of a website. How do i locate the source of tht music & download it?

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## [What are some psp games that have small filesizes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-are-some-psp-games-that-have-small-filesizes/282513)

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**Author:** [@cyberfriend](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cyberfriend)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-are-some-psp-games-that-have-small-filesizes/282513 "2009-02-23T03:33:25Z")

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I am on a slow computer for a while, and am looking for some psp games to download. I have CFW, and already have games, but I need one that is small so it is a fast download. Thx in advance. Oh and I dont want homebrew g…

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## [Can I access XML nodeName?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-access-xml-nodename/282512)

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**Author:** [@theSchtickler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theSchtickler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-access-xml-nodename/282512 "2009-02-23T03:30:11Z")

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Hi there, I load all my content via XML these days into my flash site, but I was wondering if there is a way to access the nodeName of the XML I am bringing in? Now I don't know if this is a very stupid way to do thing…

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