# Latest

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## [Dynamic blocks from Class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-blocks-from-class/279586)

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**Author:** [@cordlesspaper](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cordlesspaper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-blocks-from-class/279586 "2009-01-16T11:20:15Z")

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This may be a simple request but I am just starting to wrap my head around the whole class idea. I am attempting to create a simple class that will allow me to load dynamic content into a series of movie-clips, all gen…

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## [Attraction - detraction](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attraction-detraction/279585)

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**Author:** [@wizard\_shreen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wizard_shreen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/attraction-detraction/279585 "2009-01-16T11:16:54Z")

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hi. me new to kirupa . .. this contest is really gud one. neways. heres my work. hope u guys like it. it can be viewed here- http://www.srijandigitalarts.com/wizard/attraction-%20detraction.html

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## [URLVariables Decode](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlvariables-decode/279584)

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**Author:** [@sparkdemon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sparkdemon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlvariables-decode/279584 "2009-01-16T10:53:55Z")

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i have a text file with some data in it. now when i read it with actionscript 2.0 Loadvars class, it gives the proper results and can read each variable. however in actionscript 3.0 the decode method is giving error sa…

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## [Anyone know a way to schedule outgoing email?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-a-way-to-schedule-outgoing-email/279582)

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**Author:** [@Noct](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Noct)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-a-way-to-schedule-outgoing-email/279582 "2009-01-16T10:33:47Z")

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I'm just curious if anyone knows of a certain method/software that would allow me to either, send an email to a server and not deliver it till a set time, or just save my outgoing mail on my system and have it sent at a …

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## [loadMovie / Level Ordering](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-level-ordering/279581)

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**Author:** [@indeago](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/indeago)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loadmovie-level-ordering/279581 "2009-01-16T10:32:29Z")

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\[COLOR=DarkRed\]script:\[/COLOR\] button1.onPress = function () { \_root.container.createEmptyMovieClip("pagecontainer1", 1) loadMovie("page1.swf","pagecontainer1"); pagecontainer1.\_x = -327 ; …

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## [Difference between as 1/2/3?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/difference-between-as-1-2-3/279580)

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**Author:** [@Geoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Geoff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/difference-between-as-1-2-3/279580 "2009-01-16T10:31:31Z")

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Hi I have been away from actionscript for some time and I am now returning as I need to teach Flash game creation to some students. I have a range of books on the subject but they go back to Flash MX and I have just orde…

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## [Localization](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/localization/279578)

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**Author:** [@dare2win](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dare2win)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/localization/279578 "2009-01-16T10:11:41Z")

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Hi I am using localization for some of the predefined messages in one of our application. We are using strings panel to generate the language xml. I am a newbie in this. My queries are : 1)It generates and reads the lan…

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## [Any Ideas?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-ideas/279577)

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**Author:** [@pixi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pixi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/any-ideas/279577 "2009-01-16T09:55:55Z")

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Updated --------- Reworked the homepage to make choices to user clearer, and simplify the messaging. thoughts? Clickety click Hi all, Not really a C&C (But you're welcome to LOL) Redesigning one of our partne…

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## [How to add sub menu to the flash video player](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-add-sub-menu-to-the-flash-video-player/279576)

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**Author:** [@bigcy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bigcy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-add-sub-menu-to-the-flash-video-player/279576 "2009-01-16T09:46:22Z")

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hi all, I have downloaded the flash video player tutorial from gotoandlearn.com, now I want to add a sub list to this navigation (just beside the first list). Can anybody help me to find a way around this. Thanks in …

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## [Issue with binary socket- policy file on a Server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-binary-socket-policy-file-on-a-server/279575)

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**Author:** [@JamesZee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JamesZee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/issue-with-binary-socket-policy-file-on-a-server/279575 "2009-01-16T09:44:50Z")

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I have a unique problem, I am attempting to setup a binary socket connection between flash running on my desktop and a Rabbit RCM3800 Microcontroller providing the server on my home network, which has no file system and …

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## [Image (face) recognition](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-face-recognition/279574)

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**Author:** [@aBnest](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aBnest)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/image-face-recognition/279574 "2009-01-16T09:29:29Z")

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Any of you know about something done on this subject in AS3 environment ? :nerd:

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## [Minority Report Glove #1](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/minority-report-glove-1/279572)

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**Author:** [@haven](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/haven)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/minority-report-glove-1/279572 "2009-01-16T07:30:01Z")

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Hi all. Long time no... er.. interwebz chat. I am currently playing with my 1st successful "Minority Report" glove. When both are done it will be magical and I will use them to control at 5ft tall robot:) I need help …

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## [I need help, does anyone know how to make this kind of intro?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-does-anyone-know-how-to-make-this-kind-of-intro/279571)

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**Author:** [@superbogel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/superbogel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-help-does-anyone-know-how-to-make-this-kind-of-intro/279571 "2009-01-16T06:43:41Z")

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hi there, i want to build my website, and i am inspired by this website, about the menu that float around, 3 balls that when we hover on it will show menu can some one teach please, i am really new at flash, and very s…

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## [Ripplecloth 300000](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ripplecloth-300000/279570)

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**Author:** [@freeskier89](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freeskier89)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ripplecloth-300000/279570 "2009-01-16T06:40:56Z")

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I'm off to bed. Flash is addictive \[smiley\] Thanks darkmotion for the beautiful title \[smiley\] \_root.createEmptyMovieClip("container",1); var d = 1; var radius = 5; function addCircleShadow(x,y,z,scale){ var mc …

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## [Which do you think is better?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-do-you-think-is-better/279569)

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**Author:** [@four4swords](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/four4swords)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/which-do-you-think-is-better/279569 "2009-01-16T06:21:07Z")

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Hey, I've got 2 scripts here.. which see if an object is in a particular area.. The first. is the good old fashioned hitTest onClipEvent (enterFrame) { if (\_root.hero.hitTest(this)) { \_parent.nextFrame…

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## [Dynamic Converter](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-converter/279568)

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**Author:** [@logeshps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/logeshps)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-converter/279568 "2009-01-16T05:49:19Z")

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hi, Create software that coverts a PDF document in to a set of pages that can be turned like a book / magazine. I would like to include the zoom, print and a download function for the PDF, but also enable the addition …

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## [\[JOB\] FLEX Consultant, New Jersey](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/job-flex-consultant-new-jersey/279567)

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**Author:** [@OSS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OSS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/job-flex-consultant-new-jersey/279567 "2009-01-16T05:07:51Z")

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Job Title: FLEX Developer Consultant Positions: 6 consultants needed Location: Jersey City, NJ Duration: 6 months to 1 year or longer Telecommuting: NO - MUST work on-site Rate: 55/hour \*\* MANDATORY EXPERIENCE RE…

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## [Move To Mouse](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-to-mouse/279566)

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**Author:** [@DanDaMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanDaMan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/move-to-mouse/279566 "2009-01-16T04:06:44Z")

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Hey, I'm using an external .as file that is included in a .fla file. It is programmed so that every time the mouse button is clicked, the instance on the stage creates a child of another class. This all works perfectly…

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## [Advanced (I think) Photoshop Effects (grunge, pics inside)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-i-think-photoshop-effects-grunge-pics-inside/279565)

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**Author:** [@ChrisLove](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChrisLove)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/advanced-i-think-photoshop-effects-grunge-pics-inside/279565 "2009-01-16T03:51:04Z")

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Ok ok now dont just say grunge brushes.. cause i have tried this.. but i cant NOT get these effects... ok the first one.. its behind the title,/flowerish vector thingy.. its basically the background. How do i acheieve …

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## [How do I use unloadAndStop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-use-unloadandstop/279563)

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**Author:** [@darkradio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/darkradio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-use-unloadandstop/279563 "2009-01-16T03:27:46Z")

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I have several buttons which load an external swf into a loader. Here is the code for three of the buttons: reelButton.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, reel); function reel(event:MouseEvent):void { var reelLoader:L…

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## [Anyone know of a good opensource mp3 player?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-opensource-mp3-player/279562)

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**Author:** [@coryetzkorn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/coryetzkorn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-opensource-mp3-player/279562 "2009-01-16T03:20:47Z")

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Hi , I'm looking for a simple mp3 player that can play several songs with little coding on my part. I created a free player on a website: http://assets.myflashfetish.com/swf/mp3/mp3player.swf?myid=3182725&path=2007/07/…

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## [The Loader Component](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-loader-component/279561)

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**Author:** [@coryetzkorn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/coryetzkorn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-loader-component/279561 "2009-01-16T02:53:41Z")

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Hi, I'm in the process of redesigning my portfolio page. Here's my problem: When you visit the site, you see two SWF files. The first SWF contains the main navigation menu and a loader component. The second SWF conta…

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## [Photo Gallery help!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-help/279560)

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**Author:** [@The\_Admiral](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/The_Admiral)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/photo-gallery-help/279560 "2009-01-16T02:43:55Z")

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Total noob here that's building a Flash site and having trouble with finishing my photo gallery. I've followed several tutorials online (including the one on this site) and have been successful except my pictures are a…

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## [Snapping to centered grid killing me](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snapping-to-centered-grid-killing-me/279558)

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**Author:** [@grandpaw\_broon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grandpaw_broon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snapping-to-centered-grid-killing-me/279558 "2009-01-16T02:12:38Z")

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Hi all. I am trying to do something relatively simple. I want the mouse position to "snap" a sprite called highlight to a grid. In a top left world, this works... highlight.x = ((this.mouseX) - (this.mouseX%gridRes…

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## [Lava Flow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lava-flow/279557)

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**Author:** [@freeskier89](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freeskier89)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/lava-flow/279557 "2009-01-16T02:10:04Z")

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Another one \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] \_root.createEmptyMovieClip("container",1); container.filters=\[new flash.filters.DropShadowFilter(3,0,0,1)\] var d = 1; MovieClip.prototype.setHue = function(x, mc) { //x = 0 - 1 x = Mat…

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## [\[How to?\] Random Exquisite Corpse Idea Generator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-random-exquisite-corpse-idea-generator/279556)

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**Author:** [@gl0tch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gl0tch)\
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**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-random-exquisite-corpse-idea-generator/279556 "2009-01-16T02:08:12Z")

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Hi- I want to make a theme generator that works like a random Exquisite Corpse. Imagine you write out out different "types" of ideas, categorize them, and place them in several cookie tins or boxes— a color palette tin…

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## [Extracting Data from LoadVars](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extracting-data-from-loadvars/279555)

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**Author:** [@mpl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mpl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/extracting-data-from-loadvars/279555 "2009-01-16T02:00:22Z")

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Hi, I am using the loadVars class (Flash 8) to load key/value pairs from a mySQL database through php (example &pic1=pic1.jpg&pic2=pic2.jpg&...). The ultimate goal is to create a dynamic slideshow with a variable len…

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## [Timer Class Error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-class-error/279554)

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**Author:** [@crucifix](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/crucifix)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-class-error/279554 "2009-01-16T01:57:29Z")

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I have been trying to make a gun type function and its been going really well but i have been trying to put in a reaload function and i decided to use timer class, and failed...:sad2:. So i thought id ask the gurus and h…

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## [What is the difference? (Flash, Flex, and AIR, oh my!)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-difference-flash-flex-and-air-oh-my/279553)

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**Author:** [@IQAndreas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IQAndreas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-is-the-difference-flash-flex-and-air-oh-my/279553 "2009-01-16T00:48:35Z")

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For several months, I was under the impression that the only way to make games and apps that compile into the SWF format was using Flash CS3/CS4. However, recently, I have heard from various places about Adobe AIR, Fle…

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## [When is stageWidth set?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-is-stagewidth-set/279552)

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**Author:** [@Thinker2501](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thinker2501)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-is-stagewidth-set/279552 "2009-01-16T00:47:53Z")

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I'm working on a site and it seems to me that the value of stageWidth does not seem to be set until you resize the browser window containing the SWF. How do you detect the stageWidth before the window is resized?

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