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## [Preloader - my Flash Website](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-my-flash-website/278146)

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**Author:** [@fraggie](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fraggie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-my-flash-website/278146 "2008-12-23T01:16:08Z")

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I have been working on my portfolio flash website. Unfortunately, it is quite large in terms of file size and it takes a total of three minutes to load. I wanted to make a preloader and I understand how to use the code a…

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## [Need help regarding time based animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-regarding-time-based-animation/278145)

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**Author:** [@mebius89](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mebius89)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-regarding-time-based-animation/278145 "2008-12-23T01:06:23Z")

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Ok, I trying to make an object fall when my character collides with it. I'm currently using frame by frame animation to make the object falls. However, I got a problem when I ported by swf file to a machine with low p…

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## [Problem with Dynamic flash animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-dynamic-flash-animation/278143)

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**Author:** [@edin4you](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/edin4you)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-dynamic-flash-animation/278143 "2008-12-22T23:52:07Z")

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I have to make Dynamic flash animation ,but I have a problem with adding alpha parametar. So ,when one picture from XML document is loaded ,after some time her alpha parametar must abat and other picture should be loade…

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## [Is hiphop for nerds?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-hiphop-for-nerds/278142)

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**Author:** [@gno242](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gno242)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/is-hiphop-for-nerds/278142 "2008-12-22T23:50:49Z")

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When you think of hiphop, do you only think the streets? the gangs? the drugs? I understand completely if you do. I get the impression most computer savy people I've delt with don't listen or would never give hiphop a ch…

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## [Rotating shape tweens](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-shape-tweens/278140)

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**Author:** [@jsvanderveen](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jsvanderveen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotating-shape-tweens/278140 "2008-12-22T23:35:49Z")

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I've drawn a 3-dimensional box using stretched planes and I'm trying to use shape tweens to stretch the box in time (stretching the planes individually). My ploblem is when I try to stretch one trapezoidal plane into ano…

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## [SWF scaling vs mc scaling](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-scaling-vs-mc-scaling/278139)

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**Author:** [@vsiege](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vsiege)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/swf-scaling-vs-mc-scaling/278139 "2008-12-22T23:09:57Z")

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How do you get a swf (embedded inside XHTML) to scale proportionally(aspect ratio) with the browser window, while some movieclips remain at original size?

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## [Picture popup effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/picture-popup-effect/278138)

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**Author:** [@jjmaster\_j](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jjmaster_j)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/picture-popup-effect/278138 "2008-12-22T22:53:01Z")

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I came across this web site http://www.frenchpatisserie.com/108720D6C18C4F3783BE7049087579CA.asp?ccb\_key=6906BAA2AEFF4A45858FB3A8DEC14E2B&catname=Pe\*\*\*\*%20Fours%20and%20Macarons&pc\_key=E71AF1B3CA404EC988A42E4D7EFC7238 a…

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## [Tweeningproblems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweeningproblems/278137)

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**Author:** [@Dojjjan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dojjjan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweeningproblems/278137 "2008-12-22T22:44:56Z")

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Hi all! Im having big problems with tweening in as3. I have some external swf files thats loaded in to my main swf. In these external swf im using caurina tweens and they work fine by them self but when they are loaded…

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## [Jquery drag and drop interface - developer needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jquery-drag-and-drop-interface-developer-needed/278136)

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**Author:** [@liquify](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liquify)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jquery-drag-and-drop-interface-developer-needed/278136 "2008-12-22T22:28:41Z")

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hi! I'm looking for an experienced jquery developer to build a drag and drop interface. The layout, including html and css is already done, we just need someone who can adapt it. The final result should be very simila…

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## [Kaboom Baby!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kaboom-baby/278135)

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**Author:** [@redelite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redelite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/kaboom-baby/278135 "2008-12-22T22:12:22Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOmvdeNa67E :lol:.. \*Edit: Maybe NSFW, depending on where you work.. just language

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## [Full flash browser question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-flash-browser-question/278134)

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**Author:** [@sharki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sharki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/full-flash-browser-question/278134 "2008-12-22T21:43:35Z")

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hello, I looked at the tutorial in gotoandlearn.com site about the full flash browser. My question is: I understood everything he said about the background b-u-t, about the bmp picture in the center: what if I have many …

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## [Why should I use Python as opposed to PHP for a web app?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-should-i-use-python-as-opposed-to-php-for-a-web-app/278133)

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**Author:** [@MTsoul](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MTsoul)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-should-i-use-python-as-opposed-to-php-for-a-web-app/278133 "2008-12-22T20:34:46Z")

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Give me at least a few good reasons why I should. In flamewars, Python is regarded as elegant. But feature-wise, what does it provide? It definitely has better error handling, but c'mon with a web app how many errors are…

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## [Loop video?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-video/278132)

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**Author:** [@marcelomdsc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/marcelomdsc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loop-video/278132 "2008-12-22T20:33:33Z")

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hello im using the flv playback component and trying to make a video loop. how can i do this? thanks.

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## [setTimeout in Flash MX2004?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/settimeout-in-flash-mx2004/278128)

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**Author:** [@YoungNastyMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YoungNastyMan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/settimeout-in-flash-mx2004/278128 "2008-12-22T19:54:40Z")

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Hello, I've been searching this forum for a way to have animations appear at different times from each other. A lot of threads advise to use setTimeout, but I don't think my version of flash even has this capability. …

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## [Organizing Rows (CSS on PHP)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/organizing-rows-css-on-php/278127)

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**Author:** [@hojo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hojo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/organizing-rows-css-on-php/278127 "2008-12-22T19:51:52Z")

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Hey guys, I'm using Wordpress to manage a site. Currently I'm trying to simply order my entries. The page in question is http://www\*cellphonetrek.com/index.php/category/cell-phone-reviews/htc-phone-reviews As you can…

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## [Accessing function outside static function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-function-outside-static-function/278126)

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**Author:** [@dbdvd7](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dbdvd7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-function-outside-static-function/278126 "2008-12-22T19:43:10Z")

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Im passing variables between classes using a static function. Like so: //Main.as ... Index.location(info); ... //Index.as public static function location(info:Number):void { info = city; loadXML(); } publ…

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## [Calling FlashVars issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-flashvars-issue/278124)

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**Author:** [@peeaitchpee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/peeaitchpee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calling-flashvars-issue/278124 "2008-12-22T19:30:40Z")

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Hi... I used this page: http://www.permadi.com/tutorial/flashVars/index.html to try to help me solve this issue, and at this point I believe it's just a syntax error. Basically, I am trying to fix a horribly done site …

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## [Simple Vector (Math) Question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-vector-math-question/278123)

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**Author:** [@El\_Phantom](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/El_Phantom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-vector-math-question/278123 "2008-12-22T19:30:00Z")

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Hey everyone, simple question for any of you who use Vectors. I'm trying to figure out how to implement SAT (Separating Axis Theorem) for a collision detection script i'm writing, and I have most of it down, but i'm co…

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## [Web Site Pricing Problem :-(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-site-pricing-problem/278122)

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**Author:** [@klownroyal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/klownroyal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-site-pricing-problem/278122 "2008-12-22T19:22:35Z")

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Hello fellow Kirupians! I have a slight Delima. I have just created a site for a client and don't know what to charge. The site is full flash, full dynamic, and included an additional advertisement site that is full fla…

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## [Format Date from XML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/format-date-from-xml/278121)

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**Author:** [@Thundercat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Thundercat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/format-date-from-xml/278121 "2008-12-22T19:12:09Z")

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I'm trying to read and format a date from XML The XML date is : \<pubDate\>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:19:45 -0500\</pubDate\> I have the following code: var newsDate:Date = new Date (); newsDate = xml.item\[0\].pubDat…

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## [oopLIFE - an Object Oriented Blog](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ooplife-an-object-oriented-blog/278120)

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**Author:** [@oopFace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/oopFace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ooplife-an-object-oriented-blog/278120 "2008-12-22T19:08:30Z")

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Hi everyone, OOPLIFE BLOG \[image\] My background is as a Flash animator and designer, so my actionscripting is a little bit rocky. To help me learn how to code a little better, I got an idea a few weeks ago to start …

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## [Help with animation loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-animation-loop/278118)

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**Author:** [@ihookcreative](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ihookcreative)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-animation-loop/278118 "2008-12-22T18:56:03Z")

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I have the following code and I need it to loop a certain number of times once it has finished the last animation tween. The clip runs a total of 15 seconds. It is a banner and will go on a few different sites so it need…

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## [Mail form with multiple attachments?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mail-form-with-multiple-attachments/278117)

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**Author:** [@jpearson311](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpearson311)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mail-form-with-multiple-attachments/278117 "2008-12-22T18:51:53Z")

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Hi all, I'm trying to create a form that has 2 upload fields that emails the attachments. I'm not sure how to send 2 attachments via a mail form, but I have built them with one before. If you look at my code, you'll no…

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## [Png loses transparency when published as swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/png-loses-transparency-when-published-as-swf/278116)

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**Author:** [@kameron76](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kameron76)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/png-loses-transparency-when-published-as-swf/278116 "2008-12-22T18:46:18Z")

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I'm working on a project where I want to use a transparent png, and when authoring in Flash CS3 (using actionscript 2.0) the png image appears transparent just as it should. However when I test it the .swf file loses th…

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## [WiiiK v2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wiiik-v2/278115)

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**Author:** [@whaps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/whaps)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/wiiik-v2/278115 "2008-12-22T18:40:25Z")

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Hello! Thank you for testing our new portfolio! http://www.wiiik.com And thank you for your future comments!

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## [Do you need help, little man?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-you-need-help-little-man/278113)

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**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-you-need-help-little-man/278113 "2008-12-22T18:33:41Z")

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It's a demon! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdmjDejzZ2k&feature=related

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## [Flash file Reading a Swf File](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-reading-a-swf-file/278112)

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**Author:** [@zancroft](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zancroft)\
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**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-file-reading-a-swf-file/278112 "2008-12-22T18:30:17Z")

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I was wondering if there was a way to make a flash file obtain data from another swf file. What I have is a swf that contains a datagrid and I want to make a flash file that can read the swf and find the number stored in…

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## [Do we have any XML + Actionscript 2 experts on right now?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-we-have-any-xml-actionscript-2-experts-on-right-now/278111)

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**Author:** [@cricex](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cricex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-we-have-any-xml-actionscript-2-experts-on-right-now/278111 "2008-12-22T18:02:45Z")

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var library\_obj:Object = new Object(); // library object library\_obj.numNodes = rootNode.childNodes.length; //trace(library\_obj.numNodes); for(var n:N…

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## [Detecting the flash player version](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-the-flash-player-version/278110)

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**Author:** [@arundracula](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arundracula)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/detecting-the-flash-player-version/278110 "2008-12-22T17:42:09Z")

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Please help. I made a website in flash. And I want to host it. So How do I make the html page, which contains the flash? It has to detect whether the flash player is above 10.0.2. If the condition is not ok, then the …

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## [Same slideshow code with 3 differents containers?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/same-slideshow-code-with-3-differents-containers/278108)

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**Author:** [@jpthali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jpthali)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/same-slideshow-code-with-3-differents-containers/278108 "2008-12-22T17:18:32Z")

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Hi, I found this very easy code on actionscript.org but when i try to use it on 3 differents containers, only the last one works. Can you tell me what code i must add to this code, to use it with 3 differents clips on …

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