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## [Loading XML data into dynamic text field using a class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-xml-data-into-dynamic-text-field-using-a-class/309276)

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**Author:** [@flashrocket](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flashrocket)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-xml-data-into-dynamic-text-field-using-a-class/309276 "2010-05-11T11:28:06Z")

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Hi, I'm quite new to ActionScript and would be grateful for any help here. I want to load text into a dynamic text field (called 'about\_tab') using a class depending on the language selected (by clicking on a flag ic…

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## [NetStream.time is not correct](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-time-is-not-correct/309275)

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**Author:** [@Tinelise](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Tinelise)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/netstream-time-is-not-correct/309275 "2010-05-11T11:00:33Z")

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I'm recording videos with fms and netstream. When I try to watch them via connecting to my netConnection and play them via Video/NetStream the ns.time seems to behave wierd. I'm tracing the ns.time: \[trace\] 1.906 \[tr…

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## [Create sound file and download](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-sound-file-and-download/309274)

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**Author:** [@amaze](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/amaze)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-sound-file-and-download/309274 "2010-05-11T10:31:50Z")

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Hi all, I am creating a sound mixer in AS3 and I want the user to be able to download the final mix. The mixer has 7 different sounds that loads from the library and the user changes the 7 volumes with the use of volum…

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## [Accessing an instance of a symbol from AS3](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-an-instance-of-a-symbol-from-as3/309272)

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**Author:** [@pep\_castefa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pep_castefa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-an-instance-of-a-symbol-from-as3/309272 "2010-05-11T09:45:41Z")

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Hi... I have a symbol (of type movie clip) which is exported for action with AS3 as, say clsAux. From an AS file, I extend this class to program some methods to interact with it The movie clip has, inside, an instance of…

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## [Transition between swf's](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-between-swfs/309271)

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**Author:** [@harshil\_sh](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/harshil_sh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/transition-between-swfs/309271 "2010-05-11T09:36:39Z")

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I am working on a flash site, where in i want to play smoke animation when i click on a menu item to load the next page. i want the smoke transition just like the one used in this site here's the ref site:http://www…

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## [Making Code Reusable (Help)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-code-reusable-help/309270)

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**Author:** [@wispas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wispas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/making-code-reusable-help/309270 "2010-05-11T09:29:28Z")

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I have put together this code that will change the background color of my div container... which works very well... but if i had another div that wanted to do the same thing... is there a way i can make this code re…

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## [Problem with xml paths](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-xml-paths/309268)

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**Author:** [@Fischer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Fischer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-xml-paths/309268 "2010-05-11T09:19:38Z")

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Hi I have a problem with some simple coding here. I am building a world map with countries and provinses using kml files, that I process as xml files. My problem is, that the kml files I get has different designs, and th…

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## [Im looking for a simple count down time](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-looking-for-a-simple-count-down-time/309267)

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**Author:** [@kevinkhan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kevinkhan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/im-looking-for-a-simple-count-down-time/309267 "2010-05-11T08:59:34Z")

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Hi guys. Im looking for a simple time that counts down the time to a certain date. and when it times out i want the script to fade out the counter and start a movie clip. I set up a dynamic text field with an instan…

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## [AIR crashes while debugging in Flex](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-crashes-while-debugging-in-flex/309266)

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**Author:** [@Ekry](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ekry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/air-crashes-while-debugging-in-flex/309266 "2010-05-11T08:21:28Z")

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I'm developing an AIR application on Flex 3. When a runtime error occurs while debugging, the AIR environment crashes. Windows will then complain 'adl.exe stopped working' and I will have to laborously shut down the ap…

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## [Local Internet Marketing](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-internet-marketing/309264)

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**Author:** [@petersmith273](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/petersmith273)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/local-internet-marketing/309264 "2010-05-11T07:20:39Z")

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Are you a small business owner who owns a business and want to promote your business and increase your potential customers? The main benefit of being a small business owner is that the locals like you. When we think of m…

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## [Random tint for symbols from a select 4 colors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-tint-for-symbols-from-a-select-4-colors/309262)

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**Author:** [@orionstar](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/orionstar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/random-tint-for-symbols-from-a-select-4-colors/309262 "2010-05-11T05:11:23Z")

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I am trying to get symbols to randomly get tinted from 4 select colors. The symbols come in randomly but would like them to come tinted randomly as well. How would you get them to tint at a random color in AS2? Thank…

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## [Typekit Design Gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typekit-design-gallery/309261)

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**Author:** [@shane\_c](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shane_c)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/typekit-design-gallery/309261 "2010-05-11T03:37:54Z")

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A showcase of some sweet designs using Typekit. Some great ish in there. http://typekit.com/gallery http://www.brizk.com/ is especially awesome. I almost want to make a new thread just for it. edit: Dammit, wrong f…

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## [Npc, rpg, chat](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/npc-rpg-chat/309260)

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**Author:** [@brickhouse420](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brickhouse420)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/npc-rpg-chat/309260 "2010-05-11T02:49:40Z")

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Hi, I am trying to create a working npc that can wonder around and that you can walk up to and speak to. The problem I have run into is that when you talk to the npc and finish he doesn't continue to wonder around. Also …

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## [Flashvar usage](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashvar-usage/309259)

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**Author:** [@aemdliz](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/aemdliz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flashvar-usage/309259 "2010-05-11T02:27:58Z")

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I have a question and I hope I explain correctly. I have a web page with pictures on it. I have a FMS3 server with MP4 videos on it. I have created a video player using ActionScript 3.0 on CS3 which accesses the video…

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## [AS3 unfair to noobs trying to use arrays!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-unfair-to-noobs-trying-to-use-arrays/309258)

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**Author:** [@JamminBill](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/JamminBill)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-unfair-to-noobs-trying-to-use-arrays/309258 "2010-05-11T01:51:34Z")

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In attempting to transition from AS2 to AS3, I am now messing around with arrays. I've been able to get arrays to work for me for the most part, but now I'm stumped. When I have a bunch of buttons that will make a corres…

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## [A Game a Week #1: Temperature](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-game-a-week-1-temperature/309257)

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**Author:** [@Sammo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sammo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-game-a-week-1-temperature/309257 "2010-05-11T01:40:35Z")

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Right, let's see if this works... Take a deep breath and DIVE! Welcome to the first A Game a Week, this is an experiment inspired by 2D Boy's Experimental Gameplay Project. The idea is simple, you have one week to make…

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## [AS2 : Kirupa Portfolio XML Q](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-kirupa-portfolio-xml-q/309255)

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**Author:** [@skylineDr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/skylineDr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-kirupa-portfolio-xml-q/309255 "2010-05-11T01:10:24Z")

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Okay, So, I've been coming here for a while for all my flash needs, but today I'm having trouble and I hope you can help. I used the XML Portfolio for what I needed for my own personal portfolio. However, I need help- …

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## [Slice/Break Circle into pieces in Actionscript?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slice-break-circle-into-pieces-in-actionscript/309254)

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**Author:** [@tcabaco](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tcabaco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slice-break-circle-into-pieces-in-actionscript/309254 "2010-05-11T01:07:40Z")

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Hi I'm looking into building a navigation system that revolves around the shape of a circle and each link is a slice of that circle. I could build it graphically and/or in the timeline, but the thing is that I'll have th…

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## [Timer function to change key frame](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-function-to-change-key-frame/309253)

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**Author:** [@Darkblade](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Darkblade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/timer-function-to-change-key-frame/309253 "2010-05-11T00:41:30Z")

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I'm coming back to flash game development after almost two years, so I'm a bit rusty and still using AS2 \[stuck\_out\_tongue\] Anyways here is the important section of the code. Its linked to the player\_mc and the walkcyc…

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## [Mask not compiling?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-not-compiling/309252)

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**Author:** [@NateTheGreatt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NateTheGreatt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-not-compiling/309252 "2010-05-10T23:55:23Z")

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nevermind. fixed it. not sure how to delete thread

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## [As3 Project Help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-project-help/309251)

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**Author:** [@finishedfirst](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/finishedfirst)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as3-project-help/309251 "2010-05-10T23:27:14Z")

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Hello, i am trying to create kind of menu that looks like someone going through their mail. Basically what i want to have are envelopes kind of stacked on top of each other and when the user presses the next button the e…

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## [Dynamic Text & MovieClipLoader](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-moviecliploader/309250)

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**Author:** [@arctavian](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arctavian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/dynamic-text-moviecliploader/309250 "2010-05-10T23:14:33Z")

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I'm having trouble getting an external.swf to show dynamic text in the parent swf. When I run the external swf by itself the text shows up fine, but when I try to load it into another swf using the MovieClipLoader the dy…

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## [Invalid metadata](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invalid-metadata/309249)

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**Author:** [@vfistri1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vfistri1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/invalid-metadata/309249 "2010-05-10T22:12:03Z")

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i have 3 movieclips(they should serve as buttons) located in main timeline ( called 'button1' 'button2' 'button3') and 2 movielcips ('content' 'change') bascially i know this proabbably aind the perfect way to do things…

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## [Simple script only works in Safari](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-script-only-works-in-safari/309248)

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**Author:** [@BenBart](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BenBart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/simple-script-only-works-in-safari/309248 "2010-05-10T21:52:34Z")

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This script only seems to be working in Safari, but I would like it to run in safari and firefox. Any clue why it doesn't work in firefox? Thank you for your time. function init() { var myCanvas = window; //Usin…

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## [Your Favorite Shopping Cart Solution?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/your-favorite-shopping-cart-solution/309247)

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**Author:** [@hey\_suburbia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hey_suburbia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/your-favorite-shopping-cart-solution/309247 "2010-05-10T21:38:07Z")

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I'm looking to create a site for a client who sells a lot of fine jewelry. They LOVE http://www.tiffany.com/ and I'm trying to find a solution that can deliver that front end experience as well as a robust backend. I…

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## [Problem with effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-effect/309246)

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**Author:** [@omar\_ali](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/omar_ali)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-effect/309246 "2010-05-10T21:09:07Z")

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Hello everyone I am new to flash,tried to fllow a video tutorial to create snow, I did create the snoe video in after efect and exported to flash and import an image to library in flash but the problem is that no effe…

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## [Cant figure out how to show do form validation work](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-figure-out-how-to-show-do-form-validation-work/309245)

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**Author:** [@Sith717](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sith717)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cant-figure-out-how-to-show-do-form-validation-work/309245 "2010-05-10T20:33:19Z")

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Hey guys, I am trying to add form validation to my form like if the fields were filled out or not, I got it to work for the first form, to show the error on THE SAME PAGE, thats the whole thing I need, for it to show the…

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## [Constructor issue for flashlite (as2.0)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/constructor-issue-for-flashlite-as2-0/309244)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Planet](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Captain_Planet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/constructor-issue-for-flashlite-as2-0/309244 "2010-05-10T20:31:37Z")

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Hi all. Quick question. I have the following code on frame one of my flash lite 2.0 (as 2.0) movie: On frame 1: import test; t = new test() testtb.text = t.returnPageTitle("Page 1") and this is my external as file…

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## [Finding and replacing new line characters](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-and-replacing-new-line-characters/309242)

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**Author:** [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-and-replacing-new-line-characters/309242 "2010-05-10T19:38:55Z")

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I am making some string variables to use in an animation. Another person in the office has has written all of the text using Word. Some of these strings have up to 50 lines and each new line has some sort of special char…

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## [Video player help](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-player-help/309241)

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**Author:** [@Navarone](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Navarone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-player-help/309241 "2010-05-10T18:14:10Z")

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I am trying to add a mouse over event to my video player but it doesnt seem to be registering. What am I doing wrong?:worried: var fv:String=root.loaderInfo.parameters.vars; output.appendText(fv + " : " + root.loaderI…

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