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## [Adding Sound to a Movie Clip button with AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-sound-to-a-movie-clip-button-with-as3/273950)

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**Author:** [@skelebunny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skelebunny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/adding-sound-to-a-movie-clip-button-with-as3/273950 "2008-10-23T00:46:17Z")

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Hey Everyone, I'm trying to figure out how to add a sound to a movieclip button so when the user clicks on it a sound is played. Any ideas? Thanks.

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## [Simple onPress Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-onpress-problem/273949)

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**Author:** [@jensou](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jensou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-onpress-problem/273949 "2008-10-23T00:22:00Z")

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In this bit of code why won't the onPress work? If I remove this line, "n.loadMovie(n.thImg);" then the onPress works. Could someone explain why the loadMovie is interfering and what I should do to remedy it? Thanks. \[…

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## [Where can I find source code for built-in classes?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-can-i-find-source-code-for-built-in-classes/273948)

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**Author:** [@jontyc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jontyc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/where-can-i-find-source-code-for-built-in-classes/273948 "2008-10-23T00:19:28Z")

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For example, the StyleSheet class. I wish to fix overload one of it's functions to fix a small bug, but don't wish to write the function from scratch. Any idea?

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## [Python or Ruby?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/python-or-ruby/273947)

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**Author:** [@Sage\_of\_Fire](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sage_of_Fire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/python-or-ruby/273947 "2008-10-22T23:29:16Z")

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^See title.

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## [Change dimentions of embedded flash file](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-dimentions-of-embedded-flash-file/273946)

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**Author:** [@azjayne](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/azjayne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-dimentions-of-embedded-flash-file/273946 "2008-10-22T22:27:30Z")

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A quick question. I need to embed a 600x388 .swf into a div that is only 584 wide. To do this correctly, should the original flash file stage be resized to fit or can I scale the width/height attributes as shown in the c…

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## [Perfect hitarea on mousemove?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/perfect-hitarea-on-mousemove/273945)

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**Author:** [@log](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/log)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/perfect-hitarea-on-mousemove/273945 "2008-10-22T22:16:32Z")

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## [Interactive Image Panning](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-panning/273944)

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**Author:** [@natsully](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/natsully)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/interactive-image-panning/273944 "2008-10-22T20:59:24Z")

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I've done a website just as explained in the "Interactive Image Panning" tutorial on the kirupa.com website (http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/interactive\_image\_pan.htm) but as my image pans to the right, it continu…

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## [Can I do this with External Interface?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-do-this-with-external-interface/273943)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-do-this-with-external-interface/273943 "2008-10-22T20:54:04Z")

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In HTML I have a link that creates an overlay like in lightbox. Is their a way I can do that from a button in flash? Here is my code in HTML that creates and turns off the overlay: \<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/…

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## [Flash on Moble Phone](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-on-moble-phone/273942)

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**Author:** [@mleep](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mleep)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-on-moble-phone/273942 "2008-10-22T20:50:51Z")

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Does anyone know what phones support the development of Flash programs on their phone? I want to be able to create my own screensaver, interface, look and feel, etc. I know the iPhone has an SDK, but I'm only looking…

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## [MySQL Password validation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-password-validation/273941)

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**Author:** [@vl390](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vl390)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mysql-password-validation/273941 "2008-10-22T20:03:27Z")

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Hi. I want to create a website with restricted access in form of a password validation system. Only a password should be required to access the website. I have to be able to create valid passwords in a MySQL databa…

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## [An easy solution that I don't have](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-easy-solution-that-i-dont-have/273940)

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**Author:** [@brilor04](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brilor04)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-easy-solution-that-i-dont-have/273940 "2008-10-22T19:58:28Z")

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Hey Everyone. I've used this site often to get my help with Flash but for once, I'm stumped. I have a project I'm working on that I'm using an image of a map with thumbtacks on it. I've created a button and would li…

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## [Please help with back "return" button!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-with-back-return-button/273939)

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**Author:** [@wuzzi2ya](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wuzzi2ya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-with-back-return-button/273939 "2008-10-22T19:55:08Z")

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I have a project that is going to be a projector on a cd rom. There is an initial movie with a menu of items. Once one item is selected it is directed to another swf. After or during playback of this swf I need the op…

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## [PHP - write from php to txt](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-write-from-php-to-txt/273938)

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**Author:** [@jibble](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jibble)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/php-write-from-php-to-txt/273938 "2008-10-22T19:47:24Z")

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im trying to have a php file write to a txt file for use later with flash...but im having issues writing from php to txt... im going from this site here http://www.tizag.com/phpT/filewrite.php but it doesn't seem to …

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## [Having problems with mailscript for my flash site :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-problems-with-mailscript-for-my-flash-site/273937)

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**Author:** [@xxsassxx31](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xxsassxx31)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-problems-with-mailscript-for-my-flash-site/273937 "2008-10-22T19:35:05Z")

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I posted this on another part of this forum but thought this may apply to this: I want to say hello to all and thanks for letting me a part of this great forum. I am having some problems with my flash site (\[COLOR=#0…

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## [Having problems with mailscript for my flash site :(](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-problems-with-mailscript-for-my-flash-site/273936)

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**Author:** [@xxsassxx31](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xxsassxx31)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/having-problems-with-mailscript-for-my-flash-site/273936 "2008-10-22T19:33:52Z")

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I want to say hello to all and thanks for letting me a part of this great forum. I am having some problems with my flash site (\[COLOR=#005177\]www.alliancedirect.net\[/COLOR\]) and I am using Adobe Flash CS4 now with my sit…

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## [getURL popup doesnt work locally](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-popup-doesnt-work-locally/273935)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/geturl-popup-doesnt-work-locally/273935 "2008-10-22T19:08:15Z")

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I am having a problem opeing a popup window when run in a browser locally. If I put it online, it popups fine. The issue is this is going on a DVD and needs to be able to run locally. Here is my getURL code: getURL(…

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## [Caps Lock Day!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/caps-lock-day/273934)

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**Author:** [@YoungNastyMan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/YoungNastyMan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/caps-lock-day/273934 "2008-10-22T18:59:41Z")

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HA! THIS IS PRETTY FUNNY (CLICK HERE).

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## [Preloading pure AS3 SWFs -- do they play before loading?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-pure-as3-swfs-do-they-play-before-loading/273933)

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**Author:** [@krazykat](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/krazykat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-pure-as3-swfs-do-they-play-before-loading/273933 "2008-10-22T18:22:07Z")

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Here's something the I and the other AS developer here never really grokked, although it seems like it should be super basic. :h: I've got a large (2 month) project written entirely in AS3 (i.e. no IDE). Someone else…

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## [Hardware Acceleration in Flash? Games become bigger and faster?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hardware-acceleration-in-flash-games-become-bigger-and-faster/273932)

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**Author:** [@Lemuel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lemuel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hardware-acceleration-in-flash-games-become-bigger-and-faster/273932 "2008-10-22T18:06:13Z")

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To enable the SWF file to use hardware acceleration, select one of the following options from the Hardware Acceleration menu: Level 1 - Direct Direct mode improves playback performance by allowing Flash Player to dra…

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## [Error 5005: Unknown error optimizing byte code](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-5005-unknown-error-optimizing-byte-code/273931)

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**Author:** [@bonnieraymond](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bonnieraymond)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/error-5005-unknown-error-optimizing-byte-code/273931 "2008-10-22T17:16:51Z")

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I got this annoying problem when working with a large project in Flash CS4, while it was work fine in CS3. Can anybody help me with this error? btw: I know CS4 have improved a lot, but seriouly it's getting worse! My pro…

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## [Duplicating movie clip to take some shape](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-movie-clip-to-take-some-shape/273930)

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**Author:** [@xedhead](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xedhead)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/duplicating-movie-clip-to-take-some-shape/273930 "2008-10-22T17:13:51Z")

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Hi All, I would appreciate if someone can please help with the query below: I have a circle movie clip which i want to duplicate so that it takes the shape of the object. for instance, if i want the dots to form a …

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## [When to use parameters?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-to-use-parameters/273929)

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**Author:** [@cloud\_9ine](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cloud_9ine)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/when-to-use-parameters/273929 "2008-10-22T17:05:05Z")

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When I am making a method for a class, I othen run into some inconsistencys with this and I would liek to know how it sohlu be done. When should you use parameters or properties in a method for a class? Thancz. :love\_he…

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## [AS2\> Breaking Masks](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-breaking-masks/273928)

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**Author:** [@byoung618](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/byoung618)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-breaking-masks/273928 "2008-10-22T16:55:13Z")

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I am loadling in xml (text) that loads into a movieclip in which I can scroll. The text loads in fine and my scroll bar works. I have the scroll bar and loaded text in a movieclip called mcContent. I have a dynamically s…

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## [Graphics in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/graphics-in-flash/273927)

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**Author:** [@Range](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Range)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/graphics-in-flash/273927 "2008-10-22T16:49:24Z")

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Hi, My question is this: I have a logo on a website that was built in Flash. The site is built to stretch to 100% and fill the screen. The logo is a graphic and so when viewing on a large monitor the logo becomes pixelat…

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## [Two xml menus in one frame?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-xml-menus-in-one-frame/273926)

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**Author:** [@janjan32](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/janjan32)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-xml-menus-in-one-frame/273926 "2008-10-22T16:46:31Z")

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Hi there, I am trying to put two menus on one frame in my document, how ever i can't seem to get it to work. Below is my code. //fades in the background image import mx.transitions.Tween; import mx.transitions.easin…

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## [Expanding "screen size"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-screen-size/273925)

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**Author:** [@ellare](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ellare)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-screen-size/273925 "2008-10-22T16:30:04Z")

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hello kirupa friends... having a brain block here... i want to create a document that expands on a rollover. the "static" screen size/document dimensions should be 88x31 and then when a user rolls over, that 88x31 expa…

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## [Resizing Air Widow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resizing-air-widow/273924)

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**Author:** [@nitroplonker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nitroplonker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resizing-air-widow/273924 "2008-10-22T16:14:08Z")

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I have a problem in that i have an air app which loads in an swf, what i want is so that when the air window is maximized the swf is maximized too. At the moment you can see the surrounding area of the swf. Is there …

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## [Problem with setTimeout](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-settimeout/273923)

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**Author:** [@NegroArg](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NegroArg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-settimeout/273923 "2008-10-22T16:07:57Z")

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Hi, i need some help with a script i'm trying to make... I have a php code that gets information from a database, this code is inside a table so the information appears in one cell in particular. I'm trying to make th…

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## [Expanding page background](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-page-background/273922)

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**Author:** [@Navarone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Navarone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/expanding-page-background/273922 "2008-10-22T15:50:18Z")

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I have an issue with a background image expanding in the class "page". This is the basic structure of my web page. As soon as I add content into my content\_container and it begines to expand beyond the viewable area of t…

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## [AS2: drop target](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-drop-target/273921)

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**Author:** [@lilleypants](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lilleypants)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-drop-target/273921 "2008-10-22T15:42:09Z")

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I've been making this drag and drop game where you have 11 cards (the drag items) and 4 drop spots (Any of the 11 cards can go onto the 4 drops) - I need to make it so that once any of the 11 cards has hit the drop spot …

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