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## [Space between the bottom of a text line and a \<HR\> line](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/space-between-the-bottom-of-a-text-line-and-a-hr-line/320741)

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**Author:** [@arie01](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arie01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/space-between-the-bottom-of-a-text-line-and-a-hr-line/320741 "2011-03-31T20:05:26Z")

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\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] Hello, \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\] I'm new to this forum and I'm not really sure if I am posting this thread in the right place. \[/FONT\]\[/COLOR\] \[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Aria…

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## [Here goes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/here-goes/320740)

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**Author:** [@glosrfc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/glosrfc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/here-goes/320740 "2011-03-31T20:01:35Z")

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Rather than re-inventing the wheel, I thought I'd just dig this one up from the past: http://www.pi.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/test/kirupahead.html

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## [Checking for charAt string](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-charat-string/320738)

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**Author:** [@red2034](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/red2034)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/checking-for-charat-string/320738 "2011-03-31T18:41:04Z")

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Anybody see an issue with the code block below?!?!?! AS2 , and I have double checked the names. I am feeding in xml text to a button then trying to check to see if the button has '' as first character then delete the '' …

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## [Sticky footer problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-footer-problem/320737)

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**Author:** [@Dimitree](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Dimitree)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/sticky-footer-problem/320737 "2011-03-31T17:29:28Z")

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I have this website \[COLOR="DarkRed"\]portfolio\[/COLOR\]. As far I tried everything to make the footer stays always on the bottom of the page no matter the ammount of content of the main div. In the typical browsers it loo…

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## [ExternalInterface question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalinterface-question/320736)

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**Author:** [@jdsflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdsflash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/externalinterface-question/320736 "2011-03-31T17:11:41Z")

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How would I call this javascript function and recieve the error code back if any. \[AS\] import flash.external.ExternalInterface; ExternalInterface.call("SCOInitialize", My\_error ); function My\_error(err:String ) { myte…

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## [An entry-level Flash SHMUP tutorial](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-entry-level-flash-shmup-tutorial/320735)

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**Author:** [@Attila0413](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Attila0413)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/an-entry-level-flash-shmup-tutorial/320735 "2011-03-31T16:24:51Z")

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Hi there! This is my first post in this forum, so nice to meet you all! I'd like to show you a tutorial I wrote in these days. It's about developing a SHMUP using Adobe Flash and Actionscript 3. It's an entry-level…

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## [Hit Detection in array](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-detection-in-array/320734)

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**Author:** [@DIM3NSION](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DIM3NSION)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hit-detection-in-array/320734 "2011-03-31T16:16:41Z")

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Hi guys im making a snake game and have created the basics. IE i have a snake but instead of it eating food it grows via the use of a timer (so every so often it gets bigger) now im onto hit detection now the snake is in…

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## [Gradient masks in flash cs4](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-masks-in-flash-cs4/320733)

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**Author:** [@Mosk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Mosk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gradient-masks-in-flash-cs4/320733 "2011-03-31T15:52:49Z")

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Is it possible to get a 'feathered' mask in Flash CS4 where the edges of the mask gradually transition to 0 alpha? I tried to set this up by creating drawing a shape with the pen tool, turning into a movieclip, then …

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## [Import video in as3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-video-in-as3/320732)

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**Author:** [@jitender](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jitender)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/import-video-in-as3/320732 "2011-03-31T15:28:46Z")

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Hi I want to import flv in flash by Actionscript 3.0. And i wanna a preloader.... when video is compleated it would be play again. Please help me how is posible...

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## [Importing Illustrator files to Blend](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-illustrator-files-to-blend/320731)

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**Author:** [@m\_e\_g](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m_e_g)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/importing-illustrator-files-to-blend/320731 "2011-03-31T15:22:45Z")

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I'm getting an error when I try to import Adobe Illustrator files into my Blend project. Is it because my AI9 is so ancient? ;} Or do I need to save it or export it a certain way first before I grab it from Blend? Tha…

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## [Shooter Game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shooter-game/320730)

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**Author:** [@Smythiii](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Smythiii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/shooter-game/320730 "2011-03-31T14:50:44Z")

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In AS 2.0 when you use attachMovie how do you set its position on the stage?

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## [Can LocalConnection send info back AND forth?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-localconnection-send-info-back-and-forth/320729)

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**Author:** [@DaGUIguy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DaGUIguy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-localconnection-send-info-back-and-forth/320729 "2011-03-31T14:26:05Z")

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Hey all, I have two swf files that I would like to communicate back and forth. Currently, I am able to get the LocalConnection to work one way. But I'd like to have the 'Receiver' send info to the 'Sender' and back …

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## [FsCommand Scorm calls not working](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fscommand-scorm-calls-not-working/320728)

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**Author:** [@jdsflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jdsflash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/fscommand-scorm-calls-not-working/320728 "2011-03-31T13:46:50Z")

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Im new to scorm I created a simple fla with two frames. Frame two has this code below to write a score to the lms (blackboard). I published my fla as scorm 1.2 tracking. I ziped up my files and loaded to lms. It will not…

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## [AS3 doesn't like my formula](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-doesnt-like-my-formula/320727)

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**Author:** [@adenicol](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/adenicol)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-doesnt-like-my-formula/320727 "2011-03-31T13:27:36Z")

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I am trying to code a loan calculator into Flash, however AS3 doesn't like my formula and won't calculate it, can someone help? Here is what I have: loan=15000 apr=13 term=48 var loan\_amount = (apr + (apr / (Math.po…

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## [Need Help Creating a Simple Contact Form with basic validation needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-creating-a-simple-contact-form-with-basic-validation-needed/320726)

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**Author:** [@ChrisW182](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ChrisW182)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-creating-a-simple-contact-form-with-basic-validation-needed/320726 "2011-03-31T13:10:34Z")

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I have created a small application with three different slides. one at frame 1 which acts as a Home page one at frame 2 which acts as a Gallery page one at frame 3 which acts as a Contact Page On the contact page i …

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## [AS 2 to AS 3 Migration - What's the easiest?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-to-as-3-migration-whats-the-easiest/320725)

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**Author:** [@steff1010](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/steff1010)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as-2-to-as-3-migration-whats-the-easiest/320725 "2011-03-31T12:57:54Z")

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I'm working on a huge project which requires a large load of action script 2.0 to 3.0 migration. I was wondering what is the quickest and easiest way to get these accomplished? Is there a tool to use that can help me w…

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## [DataGridColumn](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagridcolumn/320724)

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**Author:** [@kireikizaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kireikizaki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/datagridcolumn/320724 "2011-03-31T10:12:40Z")

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hey, I have a problem with DataGridColumn,,, I have a swf that contain DataGrid and DataGridColumns, which load variables from my web(php) and one of the column is formatted to be multiline. then I test to run it on webs…

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## [Can't make an effect to play between pages](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-make-an-effect-to-play-between-pages/320723)

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**Author:** [@xstaz\_2005](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/xstaz_2005)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-make-an-effect-to-play-between-pages/320723 "2011-03-31T10:02:12Z")

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hy. i'm new in flash and i'm haveing some problems with as3. i want to make a transition between pages, so i created the movieClip that i want to play when i hit any button. on main actions i'we wrote this: stop(); v…

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## [AS3 Sound won't stop](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-sound-wont-stop/320722)

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**Author:** [@IMPtheIMP](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/IMPtheIMP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-sound-wont-stop/320722 "2011-03-31T08:17:14Z")

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Hey guys, I have a problem concerning sound. Sound and AS3 to be more specific. Please forgive my shoddy description of the problem, but here it is: How do I stop() an AS3 INTERNAL sound from another movieclip? This …

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## [\[ASK\] game equipment](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-game-equipment/320721)

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**Author:** [@kireikizaki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kireikizaki)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ask-game-equipment/320721 "2011-03-31T08:02:52Z")

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Hi, newbie here... I want to know how people usually manage a game that have a 'equipment' feature... Let's say that I want to make a side scrolling game, and in that game the main character can equip some armor and we…

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## [Combine two sound Object](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combine-two-sound-object/320720)

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**Author:** [@boywithumbrella](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/boywithumbrella)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combine-two-sound-object/320720 "2011-03-31T07:53:11Z")

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\[CENTER\]I want to build a swf in which I will pass two mp3 files using two sound object and what I want is combine these two and output a new mp3. I would really appreciate if someone can point me in the right direction.…

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## [Preloader issue with several embedded files](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-issue-with-several-embedded-files/320719)

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**Author:** [@likwid](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/likwid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-issue-with-several-embedded-files/320719 "2011-03-31T06:58:52Z")

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I'm using Flash IDE (CS4) and am preloading my movie by having all classes with Export In Frame 1 turned off and pasted into the 2nd frame of my main timeline while the 1st frame loads the movie. This works fine, except …

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## [Trying to save an array of customClass objects to a SharedObject](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-save-an-array-of-customclass-objects-to-a-sharedobject/320718)

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**Author:** [@NateIhle](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NateIhle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/trying-to-save-an-array-of-customclass-objects-to-a-sharedobject/320718 "2011-03-31T05:35:40Z")

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I am trying to save an array of CustomClass objects to a SharedObject like so: object\_list = new Array(); //add elements of type CustomClass to object\_list registerClassAlias("CustomClassAlias", CustomClass); var dat…

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## [Gareth Bale Animation](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gareth-bale-animation/320717)

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**Author:** [@cbflash](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cbflash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gareth-bale-animation/320717 "2011-03-31T05:21:34Z")

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How was this animation made? frame by frame tracing players in photoshop the animator says but then what? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRZMjHzWXQc flash or premiere?

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## [Int to String?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/int-to-string/320716)

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**Author:** [@taint](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/taint)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/int-to-string/320716 "2011-03-31T03:17:51Z")

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I'm creating my own timeframe for my game. I'm having problems regarding in converting my Int into String how should I work with it? and how can i display it? I'm using a text tool for the movie clip. package { …

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## [Newbie Coloring Book Problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-coloring-book-problem/320715)

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**Author:** [@stscanlan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stscanlan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/newbie-coloring-book-problem/320715 "2011-03-31T02:39:14Z")

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After taking the plunge into AS3 I am really confused about this problem. I want to use children's coloring book pages and break them into mc's that would respond to a click and pick up a color from a series of blocks, t…

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## [As3search Array for words that rhyme? where to start?-Rhyme Search Dictionary-](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3search-array-for-words-that-rhyme-where-to-start-rhyme-search-dictionary/320714)

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**Author:** [@kingsta](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kingsta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3search-array-for-words-that-rhyme-where-to-start-rhyme-search-dictionary/320714 "2011-03-31T00:22:00Z")

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I want to make a Rhyme search Dictionary AS3 based that you can type a word in the text box and it searches for all words that rhyme then displays back all the results. I don't know where to start because I don't know h…

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## [Help on how to avoid random number to be equal to a variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-how-to-avoid-random-number-to-be-equal-to-a-variable/320713)

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**Author:** [@NinoBrown](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NinoBrown)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-on-how-to-avoid-random-number-to-be-equal-to-a-variable/320713 "2011-03-30T23:42:12Z")

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I'm new to AS3 and I'm trying to make a multiplication tables review to help kids learn their tables. The app shows a random equation "a \* b = c" with four possible answers with randomly generated positions, three of whi…

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## [Centering Flash Movie in Browser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-flash-movie-in-browser/320712)

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**Author:** [@WebOrl](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WebOrl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/centering-flash-movie-in-browser/320712 "2011-03-30T22:50:37Z")

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I'm sure that this has been answered only a million times, but I don't know how to word it well enough to effectively search for the right answer, and I have tried. Anyway, I have a 2037px wide movie that I purposely…

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## [Arrays, Classes, AHH!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrays-classes-ahh/320711)

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**Author:** [@alyssahhhh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/alyssahhhh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/arrays-classes-ahh/320711 "2011-03-30T22:45:32Z")

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I am currently working on an art project in Flash, in which an image made of small movieclips is deconstructed through mouseclicks. I have it so that when a movieclip is clicked, its y value increases until it reaches y…

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