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## [Map Zoom and Out problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/map-zoom-and-out-problems/274504)

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**Author:** [@ridd412](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ridd412)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/map-zoom-and-out-problems/274504 "2008-10-30T18:39:22Z")

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Hi Everyone, I'm having a really tough time figuring out the math for a mapping system I'm developing. The problem starts with the zoom in. I've looked through some existing posts in this forum. But none of them see…

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## [Flash - Response.Write](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-response-write/274503)

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**Author:** [@Nesse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Nesse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-response-write/274503 "2008-10-30T18:32:07Z")

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Hi all, I have a problem when i try to use loadvars in flash. I get strange chars in flash like: %3C%20Page%20Language=%22VB%22%20AutoEventWireup%3D%22false%22%20CodeFile%3D%22introFlashXML%2Easpx%2Evb%22%20Inherits%3…

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## [FOR SALE BRAND NEW APPLE IPHONE 3G 16GB...$300USD awomobiles@hotmail.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-apple-iphone-3g-16gb-300usd-awomobiles-hotmail-com/274502)

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**Author:** [@refresh18](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/refresh18)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-apple-iphone-3g-16gb-300usd-awomobiles-hotmail-com/274502 "2008-10-30T18:30:11Z")

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we are Registerd and Legitimate With a Work Force of Over 200 Staffs and 90 R & D Research Engineers that always make sure that all products are delivered in good condition. We supply many other electronic products, such…

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## [Need more control of external .swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-more-control-of-external-swf/274501)

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**Author:** [@scotia2k4](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/scotia2k4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-more-control-of-external-swf/274501 "2008-10-30T18:27:57Z")

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Hello! Its been a while since Ive posted (although not sure I know more!)... Ive used a tutorial to create an AS3-ish preloader, which loads my external file just fine - except it plays automatically & replaces the ori…

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## [FOR SALE BRAND NEW APPLE IPHONE 3G 16GB...$300USD awomobiles@hotmail.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-apple-iphone-3g-16gb-300usd-awomobiles-hotmail-com/274500)

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**Author:** [@refresh18](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/refresh18)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-apple-iphone-3g-16gb-300usd-awomobiles-hotmail-com/274500 "2008-10-30T18:23:54Z")

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we are Registerd and Legitimate With a Work Force of Over 200 Staffs and 90 R & D Research Engineers that always make sure that all products are delivered in good condition. We supply many other electronic products, such…

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## [FOR SALE BRAND NEW APPLE IPHONE 3G 16GB...$300USD awomobiles@hotmail.com](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-apple-iphone-3g-16gb-300usd-awomobiles-hotmail-com/274499)

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**Author:** [@refresh18](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/refresh18)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-apple-iphone-3g-16gb-300usd-awomobiles-hotmail-com/274499 "2008-10-30T18:19:44Z")

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we are Registerd and Legitimate With a Work Force of Over 200 Staffs and 90 R & D Research Engineers that always make sure that all products are delivered in good condition. We supply many other electronic products, such…

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## [ioError #2038: Mac issue?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ioerror-2038-mac-issue/274498)

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**Author:** [@redelite](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/redelite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ioerror-2038-mac-issue/274498 "2008-10-30T17:58:09Z")

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So I'm developing a flash application in AS3. What I have is a gallery with a list of images and I have a button at the bottom of it to allow a user to upload their own image. When I begin the upload, all is well on a…

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## [Calculating position & angle relative to a frame of reference](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculating-position-angle-relative-to-a-frame-of-reference/274497)

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**Author:** [@justkevin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/justkevin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/calculating-position-angle-relative-to-a-frame-of-reference/274497 "2008-10-30T17:56:52Z")

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In a game I'm working on, the player controls the main gun turret of a space ship. The turret's sprite is a child of the spaceship's sprite. As the ship moves and rotates, so does the turret. Quite often, the game ne…

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## [I need a new career](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-a-new-career/274496)

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**Author:** [@Gundark](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Gundark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-need-a-new-career/274496 "2008-10-30T17:55:12Z")

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I really need a new career. Once again I've been informed that since "the economy is bad" I'm going to have to work all weekend (unpaid of course) or I may lose my job (I may lose it anyway apparently). After the 30th…

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## [HBD, RabBell!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hbd-rabbell/274495)

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**Author:** [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hbd-rabbell/274495 "2008-10-30T17:54:49Z")

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Happy Babymaker Escape Day, Rab! Drink lots of good Scottish Whiskey for me. \[beer\]

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## [Smooth Bitmap tweening problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-bitmap-tweening-problem/274494)

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**Author:** [@psykovsky](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/psykovsky)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smooth-bitmap-tweening-problem/274494 "2008-10-30T17:47:48Z")

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Hello, I am trying to animate few windows through a native flash tween class. While the movement is applied to the vector objects it works just fine, thou when I have some bitmap objects I get this stuttering effect. My …

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## [Mariaan](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mariaan/274493)

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**Author:** [@mariaanfb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mariaanfb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mariaan/274493 "2008-10-30T17:45:05Z")

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I have Flash Pro 8 - I made a shape twwn of a puddle changing into a oval, I would like to use this as a button... If you hover over it it must change to a oval

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## [Get MovieClip properties without instance name](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-movieclip-properties-without-instance-name/274491)

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**Author:** [@Mossoi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mossoi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-movieclip-properties-without-instance-name/274491 "2008-10-30T17:21:09Z")

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This is a very basic question but I can't find the answer anywhere. I want to get the properties of a movieclip placed on the stage from it's class name only (AS2 linkage). Ultimately I want to loop through multiple obje…

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## [(C++) 2D Double Dragon Style Engine Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-2d-double-dragon-style-engine-help/274490)

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**Author:** [@TheRobb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/TheRobb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/c-2d-double-dragon-style-engine-help/274490 "2008-10-30T17:12:03Z")

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Hi kirupaforum, My name is Rob. I'm looking into game development with C++ as a career. And before i set my mind to a College of Game Design I'd like to make a game to see if i like programming as much as i did back in h…

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## [Random include](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-include/274489)

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**Author:** [@Rocketrud](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Rocketrud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-include/274489 "2008-10-30T16:53:05Z")

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I need a way to randomly include a file from a directory. It has to be random but over the course of the day they need to be displayed equally. I've tried this but i can't get it to work and its just random not random…

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## [Input text box reset variable/if else(cs3/as2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-box-reset-variable-if-else-cs3-as2/274486)

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**Author:** [@convrgr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/convrgr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/input-text-box-reset-variable-if-else-cs3-as2/274486 "2008-10-30T16:31:14Z")

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(cs3/as2) I have an input text put that says name, until you click on it and it goes away. What I'm trying to do is make an if else statement that will have it so when you type in the box and leave box, but want to go ba…

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## [Help with removing dynamic movieclip loaded form library](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-removing-dynamic-movieclip-loaded-form-library/274485)

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**Author:** [@lemasterjg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lemasterjg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-removing-dynamic-movieclip-loaded-form-library/274485 "2008-10-30T16:24:59Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]I’ve recently switched over from AS2 to AS3, I'm rebuilding my website to be AS3 compatible and giving everything an overhaul in layout, design, and organization of material. \[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]my site …

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## [Question about math power function](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-math-power-function/274484)

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**Author:** [@Markus42](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Markus42)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/question-about-math-power-function/274484 "2008-10-30T16:21:28Z")

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I want to make a function like y= (1 - x^z), where both x and z are user input values. How is that possible?

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## [Delete MovieClip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delete-movieclip/274483)

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**Author:** [@Lachhh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lachhh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/delete-movieclip/274483 "2008-10-30T15:52:39Z")

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Hi, Check this simplest code public function DoStuff():void { \*\*\[SIZE=2\]\[COLOR=#7f0055\] var\*\*\[/COLOR\]\[/SIZE\]\[SIZE=2\] mc:\[/SIZE\]\*\*\[SIZE=2\]\[COLOR=#373737\]MovieClip\*\*\[/COLOR\]\[/SIZE\]\[SIZE=2\] = new SomethingBig();\[…

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## [\[Flash8/AS2\] Dropshadow disappearing mysteriously!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-dropshadow-disappearing-mysteriously/274482)

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**Author:** [@jabarwaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jabarwaki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash8-as2-dropshadow-disappearing-mysteriously/274482 "2008-10-30T15:50:00Z")

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\[FONT=Calibri\]Hi,\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\]I am trying to add drop shadow to images using Flash8/AS2.\[/FONT\] \[FONT=Calibri\]These images are loaded from some external links into empty MCs. Images are being rescaled and ad…

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## [Controlling main swf from loaded swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-main-swf-from-loaded-swf/274481)

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**Author:** [@bottleHeD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bottleHeD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-main-swf-from-loaded-swf/274481 "2008-10-30T15:45:58Z")

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My root swf loads an external swf using the following code: on (release) { \_root.c1\_mc.loadMovie("mask.swf"); } ...where c1\_mc is the instance name of an empty movieclip container. Now, i tried loading a second sw…

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## [Trouble with MovieClipLoader and Mac Safari](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-moviecliploader-and-mac-safari/274480)

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**Author:** [@sommer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sommer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trouble-with-moviecliploader-and-mac-safari/274480 "2008-10-30T15:31:29Z")

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I have written a gallery app that uses a MovieClipLoader object to load jpegs into a grid of thumbnails. The program works flawlessly in Windows Firefox, IE and Safari. On the Mac it works as well in FireFox but in Saf…

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## [Play and Pause Issues](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-and-pause-issues/274479)

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**Author:** [@leetech](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leetech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-and-pause-issues/274479 "2008-10-30T15:27:42Z")

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Hi, I am having some trouble with adding Play and Pause buttons to my flash movie. Basically this movie consists of music, speech and a table of contents which is navigational for the different subunits. Currently the us…

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## [Midframe - Transitions Between External SWFs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/midframe-transitions-between-external-swfs/274478)

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**Author:** [@akira\_lee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/akira_lee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/midframe-transitions-between-external-swfs/274478 "2008-10-30T15:27:41Z")

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When the swf change, it doesn't play from the midframe to the last frame where i got root.container.loadMovie(root.mc\_MenuTopo.currMovie+".swf") but the swf changes anyway and when i'm in the first swf and click again in…

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## [Eric Meyer .... oops!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eric-meyer-oops/274477)

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**Author:** [@Iamthejuggler](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Iamthejuggler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eric-meyer-oops/274477 "2008-10-30T15:12:35Z")

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Was just showing someone at work how godawful mr. Meyer's site looks when i noticed something strange. Here is the screenshot of the CSS guru's site: \[image\] It's broken!

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## [focusManager](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/focusmanager/274476)

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**Author:** [@natronp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/natronp)\
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**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/focusmanager/274476 "2008-10-30T15:11:01Z")

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i was using focus manager fine when my movie was standalone, now that it's loaded into a container on \_root, i get undefined when i try to trace out the current focus. this codes worked originally: keyListener = new…

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## [How to capture browser events](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-capture-browser-events/274475)

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**Author:** [@DrMaxMad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DrMaxMad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-capture-browser-events/274475 "2008-10-30T15:06:13Z")

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Hi! Folks... Please visit this URL. http://www.team.tv i was curious how can i get events from browser and make it integrate in flash environment , like in site mentioned above if you press back button in browser you…

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## [Output SQL to XML with PHP Question!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/output-sql-to-xml-with-php-question/274473)

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**Author:** [@adpver](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adpver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/output-sql-to-xml-with-php-question/274473 "2008-10-30T14:49:11Z")

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Hi there, I'm just doing the above tutorial and am wondering if I can get any quick guidance as how to link to the xml file which is created? What I need to do is run it through flash eventually but just need to know ho…

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## [Strange problem in for loop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-problem-in-for-loop/274472)

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**Author:** [@vissualweb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vissualweb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-problem-in-for-loop/274472 "2008-10-30T14:05:23Z")

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i am receiving a value from a remote ASP (REG) ... this value is passed to a "bots" and i can write and view it in a text field ("mensa") but when i try to use this value in a for loop i got a script error when testing t…

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## [URL Request](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-request/274471)

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**Author:** [@32alan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/32alan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/url-request/274471 "2008-10-30T13:33:21Z")

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Please help anyone, this is driving me mad. I have four buttons each requesting a URL. I have managed to requested each URL however button two, only works if button one has been clicked first and button three if two ha…

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