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## [Using wrapper div vs styling the html element](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-wrapper-div-vs-styling-the-html-element/327088)

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**Author:** [@flashgroove](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashgroove)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-wrapper-div-vs-styling-the-html-element/327088 "2012-02-05T04:05:48Z")

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I have a question regarding what is a better practice when it is needed to have the site a specific width, like 900px. Is it better to use a wrapper div tag, make the wrapper 900px and style the body tag or make the bo…

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## [Do stuff after SWF is closed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-stuff-after-swf-is-closed/327087)

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**Author:** [@Palladian1881](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Palladian1881)\
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**Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-stuff-after-swf-is-closed/327087 "2012-02-05T00:33:42Z")

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Hi all, I'm writing a Flash game for a class that is supposed to test elementary kids' math skills. After each activity is completed, Flash sends the results to our database (e.g., that 8/10 math problems were answered …

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## [How to Protect SWF files From a Decompiler at website?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-protect-swf-files-from-a-decompiler-at-website/327086)

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**Author:** [@Yasser\_Ahmed](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yasser_Ahmed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-protect-swf-files-from-a-decompiler-at-website/327086 "2012-02-04T22:05:45Z")

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please help me for this problem because i have an important swf file and i want to make full protection to prevent any one from downloading or saving the content in any way.

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## [Flash - AS3: Correct/Standard use for filling the user screen in your index.html](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-as3-correct-standard-use-for-filling-the-user-screen-in-your-index-html/327085)

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**Author:** [@penmig](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/penmig)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-as3-correct-standard-use-for-filling-the-user-screen-in-your-index-html/327085 "2012-02-04T21:15:38Z")

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I've read many solutions on the board about displaying correctly your Flash emmbed site in way to fit the browser screen of your visitors. I've tryied also many suggestions, and I can't get it right. I need to have m…

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## [HitTesting against multiple movieclips within an Array.. GRR](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittesting-against-multiple-movieclips-within-an-array-grr/327084)

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**Author:** [@ChrisW182](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChrisW182)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hittesting-against-multiple-movieclips-within-an-array-grr/327084 "2012-02-04T19:28:01Z")

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Evening all, im having a really frustrating problem. I have 6 movieclips on the stage, all acting as 'map areas', these are named area1\_mc, area2\_mc and so on.. I then have a car which i drive around the screen, this ins…

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## [Will this code work to replace alternate content with a SWF?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-this-code-work-to-replace-alternate-content-with-a-swf/327082)

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**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-this-code-work-to-replace-alternate-content-with-a-swf/327082 "2012-02-04T13:30:19Z")

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Hello, I am trying to show alternate content to the user if they don't have Flash player. Will this work? The HTML code. \<script type="text/javascript"\> loadSwfToDiv("c2/data/sld10.swf", "c2",600,500) \</script\> …

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## [\[Source File inside\] How can I make an object hover once it hits the ground?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/source-file-inside-how-can-i-make-an-object-hover-once-it-hits-the-ground/327081)

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**Author:** [@Pessimistic](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pessimistic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/source-file-inside-how-can-i-make-an-object-hover-once-it-hits-the-ground/327081 "2012-02-04T13:29:51Z")

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Hey all, I'm trying to make an object (the orange ball) hover, or come to a halt (as in ease in tweening) once it hits the ground (the white rectangle). When in contact with the ground, it currently bounces: yv-=4; …

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## [Need help to retrieve the data from mysql and php](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-to-retrieve-the-data-from-mysql-and-php/327080)

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**Author:** [@aruna\_juice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aruna_juice)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-to-retrieve-the-data-from-mysql-and-php/327080 "2012-02-04T13:22:50Z")

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\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]Hello all, I am new to flash and seem to be stuck with this problem. Any guidance would be extremely appreciated. i am created the spinner. i am trying to give the specific value. i store t…

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## [Tracking Viewer In Flash Template Made in AS 2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tracking-viewer-in-flash-template-made-in-as-2/327079)

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**Author:** [@worthless](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthless)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tracking-viewer-in-flash-template-made-in-as-2/327079 "2012-02-04T12:57:37Z")

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Is it possible to track how many people visited my flash website made in AS2. If so what is the method and how can I implement it? Please advice. Thanks.

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## [Not able to connect to sfs(smartfox) server?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/not-able-to-connect-to-sfs-smartfox-server/327077)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 10:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/not-able-to-connect-to-sfs-smartfox-server/327077 "2012-02-04T10:17:04Z")

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when i am running swf from IDE(development) Ctrl+enter, after publishing when i am checking the browser(flash on browser), i am not able to connect SFS server.

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## [How to random matching value](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-random-matching-value/327076)

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**Author:** [@hamzahcool](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hamzahcool)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-random-matching-value/327076 "2012-02-04T04:04:15Z")

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does anyone know how i can matching random value. what kind algorithm that i need to use? the value is no always close to the first value. ex : array 6 x 6. location first value is in 1.1 and the second value is in 3.4.…

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## [Storing MANY images in effeciently](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-many-images-in-effeciently/327074)

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**Author:** [@FlashCS5Novice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashCS5Novice)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/storing-many-images-in-effeciently/327074 "2012-02-04T02:25:26Z")

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EDIT: Probably should have noticed the terribly worded title I gave this. just ignore "in" \[smile\] I hope this fits here! In a project I am working on, I will have hundreds- no, thousands- of small (32x32 pixels) ima…

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## [Untitled Tilemap Editor (Prototype)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/untitled-tilemap-editor-prototype/327073)

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**Author:** [@FlashCS5Novice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashCS5Novice)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/untitled-tilemap-editor-prototype/327073 "2012-02-04T02:13:34Z")

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What are you doing?! That poor fish!

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## [How spin the wheel on movie load without mouse click](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-spin-the-wheel-on-movie-load-without-mouse-click/327072)

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**Author:** [@aruna\_juice](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aruna_juice)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-spin-the-wheel-on-movie-load-without-mouse-click/327072 "2012-02-04T01:33:26Z")

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\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]Hello all, I am new to flash and seem to be stuck with this problem. Any guidance would be extremely appreciated. I am trying to spin the wheel automatically with out mouse click. i am tr…

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## [Set and then reset x boundaries](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-and-then-reset-x-boundaries/327071)

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**Author:** [@jewelsmac6](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jewelsmac6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-and-then-reset-x-boundaries/327071 "2012-02-03T21:17:31Z")

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Hello all! I have been working with some code back and forth but am pretty much stuck now! I have four movie clips of different colored cars - two on the left side off the stage, and two on the right side off the stage. …

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## [RTL (Right to left Language) in ActionScript 2?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rtl-right-to-left-language-in-actionscript-2/327070)

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**Author:** [@leeto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leeto)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rtl-right-to-left-language-in-actionscript-2/327070 "2012-02-03T19:39:21Z")

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I'm building a multilingual project in Flash using AS2 (workplace requirements), and I am currently targeting Flash Player 10. The data is being loaded externally from XML files to populate Dynamic textfields, and so bec…

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## [5 Hours on Mobile,FDT,Flash , Away3d all free and up online](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-hours-on-mobile-fdt-flash-away3d-all-free-and-up-online/327069)

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**Author:** [@everythingFLA](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/everythingFLA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-hours-on-mobile-fdt-flash-away3d-all-free-and-up-online/327069 "2012-02-03T19:22:20Z")

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About a month ago we did an event called FlashTent. we invited really great speakers and i've managed to edit and upload it all to youtube and our site and break it into small chunks so its easier to watch. Check it out …

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## [Problem with scores! it won't stop incrementing while being hit by an object!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-scores-it-wont-stop-incrementing-while-being-hit-by-an-object/327068)

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**Author:** [@joptionpane](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/joptionpane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-scores-it-wont-stop-incrementing-while-being-hit-by-an-object/327068 "2012-02-03T18:14:17Z")

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\[FONT=courier new\]hi! i have a problem creating scores in my game. how can i stop it from incrementing +1? my code is this... \` if(this.hitTest(root.myObj.x, root.myObj.y, true)) { unloadMovie(\_root.myObj); \_…

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## [Tweening the canvas position while keeping it's mask position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweening-the-canvas-position-while-keeping-its-mask-position/327067)

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**Author:** [@zeeto](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/zeeto)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tweening-the-canvas-position-while-keeping-its-mask-position/327067 "2012-02-03T16:08:01Z")

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Hi guys, I have simple image gallery, where images are placed one next to another and the mask is revealing only one of them. Now I want to tween position of the images, but when I do that the mask is "traveling" alon…

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## [AIR APP \> Sony Andriod Tablet](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-app-sony-andriod-tablet/327066)

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**Author:** [@colouredFunk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/colouredFunk)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-app-sony-andriod-tablet/327066 "2012-02-03T14:44:32Z")

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Hello, I'm trying deploy a test Air app (Authored Flash CS5.5 IDE) onto a Sony Andriod Tablet. Running Andriod 3.1. I'm not having much luck. My only way of connecting to the tablet is through an SD Card. I've tried …

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## [How to get a MovieClip from TileList?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-a-movieclip-from-tilelist/327064)

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**Author:** [@divertoso](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/divertoso)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-get-a-movieclip-from-tilelist/327064 "2012-02-03T14:01:08Z")

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Hi I have a TileList witch all my movieclips from library, i wold like to click in item and this item appear on my stage. myTileList.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_DOWN,clicouItemLista); function clicouItemLista…

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## [Loading random vídeos (mp4) from folder](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-random-videos-mp4-from-folder/327063)

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**Author:** [@felipegm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/felipegm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-random-videos-mp4-from-folder/327063 "2012-02-03T13:40:33Z")

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Hello The client needs to be able to upload new vídeos to a folder, and the flash should load a video randomly. Is it possible to make the flash to read the folder and load a random vídeo, without having to change the …

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## [Running help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/running-help/327061)

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**Author:** [@Minchken](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Minchken)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/running-help/327061 "2012-02-03T08:56:35Z")

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\[COLOR=#D2D8E3\]\[FONT=Arial\]Okay so I was watching a tutorial and he gave me this actionscript, I tested it and it worked. but when I press shift I don't want my character to stay the same I want my character to do a runn…

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## [Sound in objects](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-in-objects/327060)

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**Author:** [@Minchken](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Minchken)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sound-in-objects/327060 "2012-02-03T08:49:50Z")

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I am making a platformer game, and I have money I pickup. How do I have the money make a sound when I pick it up? I am using flash 8

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## [How would these DisplayObjects be garbage collected?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-these-displayobjects-be-garbage-collected/327062)

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**Author:** [@AS3\_Gringo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/AS3_Gringo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-would-these-displayobjects-be-garbage-collected/327062 "2012-02-03T07:54:37Z")

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Let say there is a Class A, it has a timer which updates its x position periodically. So all the instance of Class A will update their own x position. There is another Class B which extends Class A and overrides the func…

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## [Ask kind of algorithm](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-kind-of-algorithm/327059)

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**Author:** [@hamzahcool](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hamzahcool)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-kind-of-algorithm/327059 "2012-02-03T07:39:52Z")

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hello all i kindly need your help to analize what kind of algorithm in the game of math maniac (android game). i want to create a game just like that but different in function. math maniac is calculation with plus and th…

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## [Tutorial: Creating a Vertical CSS Menu](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-creating-a-vertical-css-menu/327058)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-creating-a-vertical-css-menu/327058 "2012-02-03T07:13:06Z")

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\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]Hi everyone,\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]This is the place to discuss anything regarding the Creating a Vertical CSS Menu\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\] tutori…

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## [Smart Phone](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smart-phone/327057)

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**Author:** [@wes\_design](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wes_design)\
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**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smart-phone/327057 "2012-02-03T04:42:25Z")

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I never bought a smart phone before, what type of phone should I get? My profile: Designer/Developer Works with designs(web, UI, game design) Most communication by email. I rarely call people, but I do need a good conn…

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## [AS3 Socket Urgent](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-socket-urgent/327056)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-socket-urgent/327056 "2012-02-03T02:40:25Z")

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Hi I have to read 2 different array of from c++ server using AS3 client. And write 2 different array of bytes to the server. How should I do it? I have established a socket connection. Thanks

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## [How to randomize a button play?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-randomize-a-button-play/327055)

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**Author:** [@wittleM3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wittleM3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-randomize-a-button-play/327055 "2012-02-02T23:07:07Z")

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Hello all, I am new to flash and seem to be stuck with this problem. Any guidance would be extremely appreciated. 1 button. 3 animations (red, green, blue) on different layers at different frames (80, 100, 115) in …

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