# Latest

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## [Need help with countdown](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-countdown/326518)

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**Author:** [@twinny1314](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/twinny1314)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-countdown/326518 "2011-12-20T16:11:20Z")

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Hey guys, I'm a newbie to flash/actionscript and need help making a countdown. I'm using actionscript 2. This is the actionscript I've been using: \* start\_time = getTimer(); countdown = 30000; onEnterFrame = functi…

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## [URLLoader#load() freezes application](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-load-freezes-application/326516)

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**Author:** [@bumb0x](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bumb0x)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/urlloader-load-freezes-application/326516 "2011-12-20T15:28:31Z")

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Hello everyone. I'm trying to send about 1 MB of binary data to server via URLLoader. But when I call method load of this class, my application hangs for about 1-1.5 seconds, then uploading runs normally. How can I preve…

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## [Preloader not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-not-working/326515)

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**Author:** [@DKaikster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DKaikster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-not-working/326515 "2011-12-20T14:55:00Z")

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I've created a preloader for external sounds. It runs fine when I test movie. I tried testing with "Simulate Download". Here's the problem, the snd\_loader\_text is the instance name of a dynamic text field. But the prog…

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## [Add sprite in a Loop?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-sprite-in-a-loop/326514)

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**Author:** [@daush](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/daush)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/add-sprite-in-a-loop/326514 "2011-12-20T13:28:22Z")

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Hi there folks, how can i add sprites in a for loop? example: var my\_shape:Sprite = new Sprite(); for (var i:Number =0; i\<total;i++){ addchild(this\["my\_shape"\]+i); } so after that i can access that shape like: …

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## [?SizeChanged Event for a Silverlight 4 out-of-browser application?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sizechanged-event-for-a-silverlight-4-out-of-browser-application/326513)

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**Author:** [@Sk8er](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sk8er)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sizechanged-event-for-a-silverlight-4-out-of-browser-application/326513 "2011-12-20T12:27:36Z")

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Hi everyone, i am stuck in a fairly simply thing :puzzle: but im really new in programming! i would really appreciate if someone could help me understand it. i have a Silverlight 4 out-of-browser application and I wa…

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## [To get the value of a variable to the main timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-get-the-value-of-a-variable-to-the-main-timeline/326512)

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**Author:** [@vishnujr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vishnujr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/to-get-the-value-of-a-variable-to-the-main-timeline/326512 "2011-12-20T10:14:55Z")

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hello, I have added a movieclip from the library into a scroll panel.There is a combo box inside the movieclip,actully i have set the value of the combo box in to a variable. what i want to know is,how could i acce…

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## [Array vs Vector issue - BitmapData lost?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-vs-vector-issue-bitmapdata-lost/326511)

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**Author:** [@brastas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brastas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-vs-vector-issue-bitmapdata-lost/326511 "2011-12-20T09:04:03Z")

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\[TABLE="class: tborder, width: 100%, align: center"\] \[TR\] \[TD="class: alt1, bgcolor: #FFFFFF"\]Hi guys, I'm trying to make a simple test for my current project and I have som problems with Vector class. I'm assigning Bitm…

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## [Tutorial: Creating an Awesome Search Box](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-creating-an-awesome-search-box/326510)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tutorial-creating-an-awesome-search-box/326510 "2011-12-20T07:38:37Z")

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\[COLOR=#333333\]\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]Hi everyone,\[/FONT\]\[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=#333333\]\[COLOR=#333333\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]\[FONT=Segoe UI\]This is the happening place to discuss all things related…

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## [Overlapping classes in main swf and child swfs](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overlapping-classes-in-main-swf-and-child-swfs/326509)

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**Author:** [@matthewjumps](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/matthewjumps)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/overlapping-classes-in-main-swf-and-child-swfs/326509 "2011-12-20T07:29:00Z")

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Hi all, I have a project which has a main swf file that is compiled with a bunch of classes. The main swf also loads in other child swf objects, created in the flash IDE, that happen to reference some of the same classes…

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## [Problem calling data from my array. AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-calling-data-from-my-array-as3/326508)

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**Author:** [@rustythread](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rustythread)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-calling-data-from-my-array-as3/326508 "2011-12-20T06:12:06Z")

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Hey everyone, long time user of Kirupa and first time poster \[smile\] Im having a bit of trouble using data from a csv file i import. Im teaching myself as best i can and at first i was importing xml's to create a dynam…

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## [Senocular, Flash builder stage integration problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senocular-flash-builder-stage-integration-problems/326507)

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**Author:** [@plutohnik](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/plutohnik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/senocular-flash-builder-stage-integration-problems/326507 "2011-12-19T23:21:07Z")

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Hello, I'm using Senoculars KeyObject Library which can be found here under Actionscript 3.0, com, senocular, util, KeyObject.as - http://www.senocular.com/flash/actionscript/ to make life easier with keyboard press func…

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## [How to make my own TimeLine Componet?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-my-own-timeline-componet/326506)

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**Author:** [@ColinDavies](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ColinDavies)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-make-my-own-timeline-componet/326506 "2011-12-19T21:04:50Z")

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Hi all, I need to make my own timeline (like) component control in flash, ad I can't find anthing off the shelf. It needs to be similar to the Flash environment Timeline, Any tips on how to get started. I'm considering …

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## [Array and SharedObject](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-and-sharedobject/326505)

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**Author:** [@ram\_son](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ram_son)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-and-sharedobject/326505 "2011-12-19T20:33:03Z")

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Need help finding what is wrong with this code. It seem to work fine&nbsp;getting the array "arr" based on the SharedObject variables and picks only the ones with the value = 1. But when it gets to the&nbsp;function rand…

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## [A Dance Revolution Game system](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-dance-revolution-game-system/326503)

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**Author:** [@MFRS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MFRS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-dance-revolution-game-system/326503 "2011-12-19T17:32:57Z")

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I am trying to insert a combination of random keys (up, down, left, right to make it simple) and then when a monster hits the player, a combination of keys show up in the screen. The thing is, i don't know how to make th…

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## [Need Help with snow move](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-snow-move/326502)

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**Author:** [@dtritt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dtritt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-snow-move/326502 "2011-12-19T17:12:05Z")

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I used the create falling snow to create a holiday card. I have the SWF file but every time I try to export the file to a Video file(AVI) and I play the video all I get is a 1 frame video. I'm guessing this is an easy f…

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## [Resize automatically to the screen's size](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-automatically-to-the-screens-size/326501)

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**Author:** [@MFRS](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MFRS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/resize-automatically-to-the-screens-size/326501 "2011-12-19T15:57:48Z")

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Is there a way to resize our file to the size of the computer we're watching it?

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## [Garbage collection, Memory usage issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-memory-usage-issue/326500)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/garbage-collection-memory-usage-issue/326500 "2011-12-19T12:50:10Z")

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Ello ello....after hours of confusion I am having trouble with garbage collecton, I hit 1gig easy. I don't have the code on this machine so basically its a gallery database that the user changes and views images enters d…

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## [Can Strong.easeOut be used with a Loader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-strong-easeout-be-used-with-a-loader/326499)

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**Author:** [@elnano2867](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/elnano2867)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-strong-easeout-be-used-with-a-loader/326499 "2011-12-19T12:07:12Z")

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i have been trying to learn some AS3 and guess just want to try something new ,,,,, can the Strong.easeOut transition be apply to a URLRequest for a loader loading external SWF files ,,,, i guess could be possible using …

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## [Looking for external video edit binray in conjunction with as3 frontend](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-external-video-edit-binray-in-conjunction-with-as3-frontend/326498)

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**Author:** [@fantasio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fantasio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-external-video-edit-binray-in-conjunction-with-as3-frontend/326498 "2011-12-19T12:03:11Z")

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\[TABLE="class: tborder, width: 100%, align: center"\] \[TR\] \[TD="class: alt1, bgcolor: #FFFFFF"\]hello, i need to create a little standalone ( no web) editor, which can rotate and scale a video file uploaded by the user, …

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## [\[FLASH AS2\] My RPG engine so far](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-as2-my-rpg-engine-so-far/326497)

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**Author:** [@revin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/revin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-as2-my-rpg-engine-so-far/326497 "2011-12-19T06:24:36Z")

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its been making its rounds around newgrounds,AQ forums and here with little to no help at all but mostly i had done all the programming and debugging myself engine is scripted in AS2 (yeah yeah, sorry x3 ) http://r…

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## [Child mc moving it's position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/child-mc-moving-its-position/326496)

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**Author:** [@newtome](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/newtome)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/child-mc-moving-its-position/326496 "2011-12-19T01:28:55Z")

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I can have the parent move the position of the child by adjusting its x and/or \_y. The child can move itself along the x axis by using \_parent\[childname\].x = but I can't get it to move along the y axis using parent\[chil…

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## [Very weird, frustrating issue. (onEnterFrame not working)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-weird-frustrating-issue-onenterframe-not-working/326495)

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**Author:** [@GabeLaneG](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GabeLaneG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/very-weird-frustrating-issue-onenterframe-not-working/326495 "2011-12-18T23:51:56Z")

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Alright, so I've ran into an issue with Flash that has been a hell work out. I Google'd the crap out of this one and couldn't find any information. Basically when I run my game under certain, unspecific conditions, th…

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## [Pre loader animation problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pre-loader-animation-problem/326494)

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**Author:** [@thedark\_master](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thedark_master)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pre-loader-animation-problem/326494 "2011-12-18T18:48:01Z")

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I have a flash desktop application that I made and have a preloader in the beginning that animates. What I noticed is that while the application sets up the stage, the animation does not play. I have everything created…

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## [Dynamic Objects & Array Targeting](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-objects-array-targeting/326493)

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**Author:** [@VaLL](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaLL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-objects-array-targeting/326493 "2011-12-18T17:04:25Z")

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Hey, I'm trying to create a movieclip from the library dynamically on a certain event and then being able to target one specific movieclip by name after they've been created. I'm having problems being able to target a…

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## [Jump Physics, Codes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jump-physics-codes/326492)

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**Author:** [@raphaelle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/raphaelle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/jump-physics-codes/326492 "2011-12-18T16:11:36Z")

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Hello everybody, Please help me with a jump function to my char. im creating a side scroller game, platform game. but i dont know how to fix this. ralph\_spoon@yahoo.com thats my email, please help me. i know h…

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## [Flash content under background image](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-content-under-background-image/326491)

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**Author:** [@lokesh\_yadav619](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lokesh_yadav619)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-content-under-background-image/326491 "2011-12-18T14:39:46Z")

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I downloaded a file for full screen re-sizable background flash. I'm new to Flash. I started to make site from there, but when I draw anything, & compile it. my drawing goes behind this background. I don't understand h…

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## [Unload external .swf](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unload-external-swf/326490)

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**Author:** [@macaudio](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/macaudio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/unload-external-swf/326490 "2011-12-18T13:46:02Z")

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Hello there, I am using a main .swf with buttons on a navigation menu that loads external .swf(s) - these load external videos (I use them as their backgrounds). In the main .FLA I have used the following code (in t…

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## [Looking for a coder for online game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-coder-for-online-game/326489)

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**Author:** [@Kasistar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Kasistar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-a-coder-for-online-game/326489 "2011-12-18T11:51:04Z")

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pls read everything!!!!! all infos will come hey, i've planned a "new" game-project where i need a coder. its build like AirRivals / AceOnline, what maybe only less user should know about... but be4 explaining, here …

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## [I can't boot up my PC, and can't reinstall Windows. Help!?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-boot-up-my-pc-and-cant-reinstall-windows-help/326488)

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**Author:** [@RageW0lf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RageW0lf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/i-cant-boot-up-my-pc-and-cant-reinstall-windows-help/326488 "2011-12-18T07:33:40Z")

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I couldn't get my computer to start. The opening screen shows but then after a few seconds into the boot it just stops - a blank screen. I hit reset then it then gave me various options to start it - such as safe mode,…

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## [New Bitmap(BitmapData)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-bitmap-bitmapdata/326487)

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**Author:** [@temp6532](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/temp6532)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-bitmap-bitmapdata/326487 "2011-12-18T04:47:03Z")

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I was wondering what, exactly, happens if I call New Bitmap() on a Bitmap object that already exists? To my understanding the existing bitmap is changed but I'm wondering if it somehow 'overlaps' the last Bitmap I had? …

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