# Latest

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## [Premature unloading of loaded SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/premature-unloading-of-loaded-swfs/274536)

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**Author:** [@RichSad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RichSad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/premature-unloading-of-loaded-swfs/274536 "2008-10-31T03:41:39Z")

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I have an AS3 Flash project that loads a bunch of movies from external SWF files. When I run in it inside the Flash CS3 Debug Movie debugger, I see an odd thing. I see it load and unpack the SWFs. After loading the loade…

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## [Backup windows media player library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backup-windows-media-player-library/274535)

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**Author:** [@saxx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/saxx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backup-windows-media-player-library/274535 "2008-10-31T03:16:05Z")

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I have a ton of music, stuff that i don't want to lose, anybody know how i can back my full library up. Since all of the files are scattered around

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## [Sliding Effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-effect/274534)

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**Author:** [@flashdaddy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashdaddy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sliding-effect/274534 "2008-10-31T02:21:37Z")

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Hey All, I'm having a problem trying to find out trying to do something. I'm trying to make a slide effect with 3 movie clips and I have no idea what it's called, so I'm not sure what to search for but I seen somethi…

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## [How do I turn this function off?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-turn-this-function-off/274533)

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**Author:** [@dtrace](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dtrace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-do-i-turn-this-function-off/274533 "2008-10-31T01:51:01Z")

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var i:Number = 0; onMouseDown = function () { this.onEnterFrame = function() { i++; var b:MovieClip = this.attachMovie("brush", "brush"+i, this.getNextHighestDepth()); b.x = this.xmouse; b.y = this.ymouse; b.\_…

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## [Caurina tweener - trying to stop it tweening](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/caurina-tweener-trying-to-stop-it-tweening/274532)

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**Author:** [@biztaty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/biztaty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2008, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/caurina-tweener-trying-to-stop-it-tweening/274532 "2008-10-31T01:34:18Z")

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Hi, I have a timer, that calculates 2 seconds and after each 2 seconds it tweens my movie clip using caurina, what I am trying to do is to stop it tweening, what I am trying to do is something like this: myMC.addEv…

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## [Mouse Tracking](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-tracking/274531)

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**Author:** [@Fidodo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fidodo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mouse-tracking/274531 "2008-10-30T23:40:35Z")

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Does anyone know of any mouse tracking APIs out there? i.e. tracking mouse movements of a user session for data collection. If there's nothing out there, I can come up with something but I don't want to develop something…

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## [Rotation Issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotation-issue/274530)

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**Author:** [@kurrle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kurrle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rotation-issue/274530 "2008-10-30T23:32:15Z")

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Hello everyone. I think what I have on my hands is a little trigonometry problem but I'm not sure because I never listened in math class. Here is the file I am referencing: http://pixel8media.com/help/index.html I'm …

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## [Making a Flash Menu Remember Page Selected](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-flash-menu-remember-page-selected/274529)

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**Author:** [@sliilvia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sliilvia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-a-flash-menu-remember-page-selected/274529 "2008-10-30T23:30:26Z")

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Hi all, I have a flash menu that I would like to use. The problem is that the menu animations work fine, but there is nothing to show the user which page they are currently on. eg I want when a user selects 'contact' for…

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## [My Blog](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-blog/274528)

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**Author:** [@djnorthyy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/djnorthyy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-blog/274528 "2008-10-30T23:25:21Z")

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Hi! I was wondering what you people thought of my blog (http://www.harrynorthover.com/blog) Any comments welcome! Thanks, Harry!

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## [Refreshing swf files in internet explorer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/refreshing-swf-files-in-internet-explorer/274527)

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**Author:** [@alexcd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alexcd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/refreshing-swf-files-in-internet-explorer/274527 "2008-10-30T23:17:19Z")

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I have a swf file that loads images from a folder, one image after another. Those images names are: img1.jpg, img2.jpg, img3.jpg. Internet Explorer keeps showing me the old images even if I upload another three images,…

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## [Refreshing swf files in internet explorer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/refreshing-swf-files-in-internet-explorer/274526)

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**Author:** [@alexcd](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alexcd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/refreshing-swf-files-in-internet-explorer/274526 "2008-10-30T23:16:44Z")

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I have a swf file that loads images from a folder, one image after another. Those images names are: img1.jpg, img2.jpg, img3.jpg. Internet Explorer keeps showing me the old images even if I upload another three images,…

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## [Problem with RPG:Tile tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-rpg-tile-tutorial/274525)

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**Author:** [@dachimpy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dachimpy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-rpg-tile-tutorial/274525 "2008-10-30T22:41:27Z")

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I have been following kirupa.com - RPG Programming: Tiles tutorial but have been applying it to my program rather than copying it. I have hit a problem with the collision detection \[SIZE=2\]\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]\[SI…

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## [\[AS2\] Help with 99% finished game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-help-with-99-finished-game/274524)

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**Author:** [@DmL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DmL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-help-with-99-finished-game/274524 "2008-10-30T21:58:48Z")

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Hey all, I've just about finished up a game I'm about to put up on my web comic site, I'm just having two problems. The first one, which is technically the more important one, is I'm having a bit of trouble with the …

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## [Help im creating a platformer game but this error keeps popping up?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-im-creating-a-platformer-game-but-this-error-keeps-popping-up/274523)

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**Author:** [@flashgamer321](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashgamer321)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-im-creating-a-platformer-game-but-this-error-keeps-popping-up/274523 "2008-10-30T21:57:03Z")

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I'm creating a platformer game in flash where you jump around and collect money and stuff. I created the money MC and stuff and I created the dynamic text and added the codes and names and tested it out. The player is ab…

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## [Flash Player 10 penetration?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-10-penetration/274522)

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**Author:** [@Esseti](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Esseti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-player-10-penetration/274522 "2008-10-30T21:37:30Z")

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Is there any data on how many users have FP10 yet? Im iching to use 3D for banners, but I think that it might be a little too early.

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## [Trouble with Flash form and yahoo server](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-flash-form-and-yahoo-server/274521)

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**Author:** [@ybbob4269](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ybbob4269)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-flash-form-and-yahoo-server/274521 "2008-10-30T21:32:40Z")

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Hey, I am working on trying to intigrate a form into a flash based site that i am working on. http://www.oceansidephotography.com if you goto "contact us" you will see where i had set up a form in refference to s…

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## [Metal Panel Texture](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/metal-panel-texture/274520)

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**Author:** [@riveroaks](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/riveroaks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/metal-panel-texture/274520 "2008-10-30T21:32:29Z")

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Can anyone point me to a tutorial or resource that can help me create a texture of metal panels? A stereotypical example of what I want to create is the background texture on the left and right sides of the Starcraft II…

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## [Flash CS3 / PHP Custom Mailer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-php-custom-mailer/274519)

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**Author:** [@asmithdesigns](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/asmithdesigns)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-cs3-php-custom-mailer/274519 "2008-10-30T21:31:36Z")

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Hello all, I will try and make this brief... been dealing with it for quite some time. Basically, I have a Flash movie that includes a text field and a submit button. The user will put in their e-mail address and then …

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## [Web & Graphic Designer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-graphic-designer/274518)

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**Author:** [@drunkel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drunkel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/web-graphic-designer/274518 "2008-10-30T21:26:56Z")

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Hello - I am in the market for a new job. I have expierence in HTML & CSS w/ standards compliance, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, print design & production. My portfolio can be found here: http://gonedesigns.com an…

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## [Superfast image preview/shuffle effect needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/superfast-image-preview-shuffle-effect-needed/274517)

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**Author:** [@tsujim0](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tsujim0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/superfast-image-preview-shuffle-effect-needed/274517 "2008-10-30T21:24:28Z")

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Hi there. Can anyone advise me as to the best way to create a CS3 as3 animation that looks like this: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fsEuQ6TZUVc Just the quick sliding/overlapping image effect, none of the other bit…

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## [Annoying autoformat problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-autoformat-problem/274516)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/annoying-autoformat-problem/274516 "2008-10-30T21:10:40Z")

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so I have this class: package com.dop { public class VTODQuestion { private var \_\_p:MovieClip = (this.parent as MovieClip); private var \_\_vidPlayer:MovieClip = \_\_p.videoObj.v; public function VTODQuestion(ques…

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## [Canceling an XML Load](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/canceling-an-xml-load/274515)

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**Author:** [@jazgold](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jazgold)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/canceling-an-xml-load/274515 "2008-10-30T21:05:30Z")

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when I load data into an XML object: var xml = new XML(); xml.load( "someXmlsource" ) is there a way to cancel the load? let's say i had a button that when clicked caused the data to load into the xml object. i'…

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## [Text field](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-field/274513)

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**Author:** [@charli2](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/charli2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-field/274513 "2008-10-30T20:49:02Z")

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here's an easy one for you. would someone be able to tell me where to find the "text field" area for dynamic text. i'm following the advice of someone repyling to my previous plee for help, except i'm not quite flash …

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## [Convert external.swf to a movieclip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-external-swf-to-a-movieclip/274512)

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**Author:** [@ralphiedee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ralphiedee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convert-external-swf-to-a-movieclip/274512 "2008-10-30T20:36:59Z")

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Before I attempt this I thought I would ask. I have converted small swfs into movie clips before but I wanted to know if I could convert a photoslideshow .swf to a movieclip so I could have it play from the timeline rath…

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## [EI 6 Makes it screwy](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ei-6-makes-it-screwy/274511)

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**Author:** [@BenBart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BenBart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ei-6-makes-it-screwy/274511 "2008-10-30T20:32:48Z")

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## [Website Design Contest by Sitemasher: Contest is Free & No Programming Required](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/website-design-contest-by-sitemasher-contest-is-free-no-programming-required/274510)

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**Author:** [@designpro](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/designpro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/website-design-contest-by-sitemasher-contest-is-free-no-programming-required/274510 "2008-10-30T20:16:14Z")

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Sitemasher is holding a website design contest that requires no programming! FREE to enter and open to all design students and professional designers. The design contest runs through March 1, 2009 with cash prizes, award…

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## [Collision Detection Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/collision-detection-help/274508)

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**Author:** [@flash20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flash20)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/collision-detection-help/274508 "2008-10-30T19:13:09Z")

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Hi can anyone help me with Collision Detection, or reccomend a script, extension or good tutorial I could use, especially for irregular shape items. I am sure I recently managed it once by setting the alpha channel. A…

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## [Access of undefined property](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-of-undefined-property/274507)

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**Author:** [@kritikal](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kritikal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-of-undefined-property/274507 "2008-10-30T19:11:39Z")

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Hey guys, still pretty new to AS3 so go easy on me \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] I was wondering how do you change the properties of a movie clip from a class that isn't the Document Class. say I have text\_mc on the stage and…

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## [My Award Winning Positive Huntington's disease Page and Blog](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-award-winning-positive-huntingtons-disease-page-and-blog/274506)

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**Author:** [@HeatherDugdale](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HeatherDugdale)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-award-winning-positive-huntingtons-disease-page-and-blog/274506 "2008-10-30T18:55:16Z")

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\[COLOR=#71014c\]\[FONT='Bauhaus 93'\]I am 25, am experiencing Huntington’s disease symptoms. My family is one of the few in the world who have early onset. I was a Nurse Assistant before I got sick. I made a positive, com…

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## [XML Driven Drop down tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-drop-down-tutorial/274505)

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**Author:** [@dstort1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dstort1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-drop-down-tutorial/274505 "2008-10-30T18:42:23Z")

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http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xml\_dropdown\_menu3.htm Hi all, so I'm trying to convert the above tutorial into as3. The problem i'm having is finding the as3 equivalent of this line \[COLOR=black\]xmlObj…

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