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## [Accessing a function in the root timeline](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-function-in-the-root-timeline/306492)

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**Author:** [@jeancnicolas](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jeancnicolas)\
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**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/accessing-a-function-in-the-root-timeline/306492 "2010-03-16T16:22:08Z")

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Hello, I have a document class, where i have a function called A. On the timeline of my Fla, I have one function called B. I want at some point in my Document class, for function A to call function B. How could …

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## [Scroll Bar to a movie clip](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-bar-to-a-movie-clip/306491)

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**Author:** [@lakshmi12](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lakshmi12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scroll-bar-to-a-movie-clip/306491 "2010-03-16T16:14:12Z")

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hey all, So far this site has been really helpful to me with the web page I am working on. But now I am stuck at a point where I could not find any help from the site or from my research in other links. Basically, I…

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## [Why is my Penguin Fat after changing direction using "scaleX"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-my-penguin-fat-after-changing-direction-using-scalex/306490)

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**Author:** [@999chris](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/999chris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-is-my-penguin-fat-after-changing-direction-using-scalex/306490 "2010-03-16T15:57:49Z")

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My Code: \*\* var facing:int = 1; if (xspeed\<0) { walker(); hero.scaleX=- facing; } if (xspeed\>0) { walker(); hero.scaleX=facing; } \*\* I have my "hero" as a MovieClip that I placed on the stage, and r…

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## [Change focus in DataGrid?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-focus-in-datagrid/306489)

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**Author:** [@sandra\_m](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sandra_m)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/change-focus-in-datagrid/306489 "2010-03-16T15:52:53Z")

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Hi How can I change the way TAB key interacts with a DataGrid? For instance I want to move from a column to another instead of moving from a row to the next one by pressing TAB

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## [A simple video webinar system - How to deal with the errors](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-simple-video-webinar-system-how-to-deal-with-the-errors/306487)

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**Author:** [@eb\_dev](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/eb_dev)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-simple-video-webinar-system-how-to-deal-with-the-errors/306487 "2010-03-16T15:34:21Z")

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Hi, I've been working on a simple webinar system which currently utilises three classes: VideoWebinarLoader - Takes care what webinar to load and how to position it on screen. VideoWebinar - Creates the video webi…

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## [Movie Clip Blinking on published Web Site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-blinking-on-published-web-site/306486)

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**Author:** [@kiwan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kiwan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/movie-clip-blinking-on-published-web-site/306486 "2010-03-16T14:56:32Z")

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Hi, I'm having the following problem. The menu movie clip on my website keeps blinking when I publish on the web. I don't have that problem when I'm testing on the CS4 flash player. I've gone over the code to check f…

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## [2nd frame in movie clip of an array?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2nd-frame-in-movie-clip-of-an-array/306485)

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**Author:** [@martiandrivein](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/martiandrivein)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2nd-frame-in-movie-clip-of-an-array/306485 "2010-03-16T14:53:13Z")

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var myMenuArray = \[watchesBtn, strapsBtn, sunwearBtn, handbagsBtn\]; for each (var btn in myMenuArray) { btn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, onBtnClick); btn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE\_OVER, onBtnOver); } fun…

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## [Using An Array to manage Movi clips](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-array-to-manage-movi-clips/306484)

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**Author:** [@freefallingup](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freefallingup)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-array-to-manage-movi-clips/306484 "2010-03-16T14:39:04Z")

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I have an array of movie clips, and I want to be able to control their visibility(make them invisible to start). The array is called allCoffees, I tried: \_root.allCoffees.visible=false; That did not work, so I tri…

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## [List error: ul { padding:0; }](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/list-error-ul-padding-0/306483)

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**Author:** [@j1234](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/j1234)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/list-error-ul-padding-0/306483 "2010-03-16T14:13:06Z")

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Community, I am in day 2 of making a website: healthcarte.com. There is some padding between the contents of my list items that I can't get rid of, and was hoping that Kirupa could help me. site: healthcarte.com

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## [XML from WebServiceConnector is tracing "\[object Object\]"](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-from-webserviceconnector-is-tracing-object-object/306482)

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**Author:** [@theMonitor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/theMonitor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-from-webserviceconnector-is-tracing-object-object/306482 "2010-03-16T12:17:31Z")

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I'm using the WebServiceConnector in CS3 to load some XML. The trouble is, whenever I trace out the XML, all I get is "\[object Object\]". Here's the code I'm using: import mx.services.\*; import mx.data.components.We…

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## [Snap to walls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snap-to-walls/306481)

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**Author:** [@Two32](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Two32)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/snap-to-walls/306481 "2010-03-16T12:15:15Z")

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Hello, I have a floor plan and I need to implement snapping on the walls. The walls are made with lineTo method. Can someone provide help? I'm frustrated. P.S. Sorry for my bad english

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## [Two puzzle problems](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-puzzle-problems/306480)

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**Author:** [@Sneaker](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Sneaker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/two-puzzle-problems/306480 "2010-03-16T10:54:36Z")

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I'm working on a really simple puzzle. Make the Dutch flag including the orange on top. So Orange, Red, White, Blue. I've added the two fla's with two problems. In the first fla everything is working great, until the…

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## [Array question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-question/306479)

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**Author:** [@RebeccaLessay](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/RebeccaLessay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/array-question/306479 "2010-03-16T10:49:46Z")

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Hi, I wanted to know if there's a way to add more options to a for loop regarding arrays. Say the current position in the loop is 1 (thats where my block is) then i want it to check the array if current position -1, +…

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## [Flash write protection take over](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-write-protection-take-over/306478)

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**Author:** [@nook](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nook)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-write-protection-take-over/306478 "2010-03-16T10:48:59Z")

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I've always found it very annoying that Flash takes over the write protection of files that has been used, and suddenly felt an urge to do something about it. I'm not sure if it always happen on all computers but at l…

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## [Tab selected event for tab navigator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tab-selected-event-for-tab-navigator/306477)

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**Author:** [@ClaudinoBur](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ClaudinoBur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tab-selected-event-for-tab-navigator/306477 "2010-03-16T10:35:30Z")

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Hello friends, I have a tab navigator and I would like to know the index of the tab that the user clicked. Is there an event listener which can accomplish this? Thank you.

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## [Keep stroke weight while changing width](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keep-stroke-weight-while-changing-width/306476)

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**Author:** [@MarMel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MarMel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/keep-stroke-weight-while-changing-width/306476 "2010-03-16T10:35:29Z")

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Hi guys, I have a movieclip 'cursor' with in it two rectangles. One of them is dark and one is light, so the cursor is blinking. Now, when I want to change the width of this cursor to 150 (where it was 30 before), I do…

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## [Links for free wedding clip arts?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/links-for-free-wedding-clip-arts/306475)

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**Author:** [@Vidya\_V](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vidya_V)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/links-for-free-wedding-clip-arts/306475 "2010-03-16T09:57:08Z")

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I need Indian wedding clip arts like doli, kalash etc. for the brochure work. I am unable to find such clip arts. If somebody know where i can get these clip arts, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

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## [Reference static constant name in XML?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reference-static-constant-name-in-xml/306474)

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**Author:** [@Maqrkk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Maqrkk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/reference-static-constant-name-in-xml/306474 "2010-03-16T09:37:36Z")

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Hey everyone, maybe this is something small I'm overlooking, but I can't figure out how to pull this off. I have an XML file that keeps data on my tilesheets. Currently it keeps info on the width and height of the tile…

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## [Referencing variable in addChild](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-variable-in-addchild/306473)

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**Author:** [@carrot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/carrot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/referencing-variable-in-addchild/306473 "2010-03-16T08:31:27Z")

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First off I want to say that the resources on this site have been excellent, thanks. Does anyone know how to reference a variable when adding a new Movieclip? Currently I am using this method: var myVariable:Strin…

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## [Terminate a loop once a file is not found](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/terminate-a-loop-once-a-file-is-not-found/306472)

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**Author:** [@Whitnemp](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Whitnemp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/terminate-a-loop-once-a-file-is-not-found/306472 "2010-03-16T07:49:52Z")

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I have a loop that is running to display images of all my clients. So, the image names are client0.png, client1.png,client2.png and so forth. I have a movie clip that is duplicated and uses the Loadmovie command to c…

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## [Running MAN](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/running-man/306471)

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**Author:** [@hanuman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hanuman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/running-man/306471 "2010-03-16T07:09:47Z")

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Hey, just wanted to share game I made in 24 hours for FGL Competition 5. Any comments/critique are highly appreciated...\[image\] http://www.maya-games.com/runningman

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## [Please help - drawing a transparent BitmapData error](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-drawing-a-transparent-bitmapdata-error/306470)

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**Author:** [@jrjellybeans](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jrjellybeans)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/please-help-drawing-a-transparent-bitmapdata-error/306470 "2010-03-16T06:50:36Z")

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Hey all, I have a huge background bitmapdata with a corresponding grid. I'm trying to draw the two parts onto a different bitmapdata, but for some reason, the bitmap for the grid is overriding the bitmapdata of the ba…

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## [Mc\_tween2.as question](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-tween2-as-question/306469)

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**Author:** [@worthless](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/worthless)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mc-tween2-as-question/306469 "2010-03-16T05:08:10Z")

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If I use “mc\_tween\_2\_28\_29” in place of “mc\_tween2.as” dose it make any difference in a xml driven flash site. I am asking because I did not see some text and a logo after using “mc\_tween\_2\_28\_29”. If this makes som…

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## [Use actionscript to create objects in the shape of a circle](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-actionscript-to-create-objects-in-the-shape-of-a-circle/306468)

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**Author:** [@nlween](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nlween)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-actionscript-to-create-objects-in-the-shape-of-a-circle/306468 "2010-03-16T04:54:35Z")

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can someone suggest to me how i might use actionscript to place say 100 small MC's on the stage in a circle? i assume i would need some sort of trigonometric function, but my math skills are a bit rusty...

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## [Free PHP real estate listing script](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-php-real-estate-listing-script/306467)

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**Author:** [@NovemberRain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NovemberRain)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/free-php-real-estate-listing-script/306467 "2010-03-16T04:37:10Z")

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Hi, I'm looking for a free php+mysql real estate listing script. Anybody can suggest one? thanks in advance.

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## [Cheap Flash Freelancer needed](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cheap-flash-freelancer-needed/306466)

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**Author:** [@tinkutr](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tinkutr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/cheap-flash-freelancer-needed/306466 "2010-03-16T04:19:57Z")

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Anybody from Kerala or always online for freelance? i have simple flash jobs. Specially slideshows. NO programming. Timeline animations mask effects etc only. Please mail at admin@flashmadblog.com with subject "Flash Job…

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## [Font Embedding](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-embedding/306462)

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**Author:** [@andrewlong](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/andrewlong)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-embedding/306462 "2010-03-16T01:33:02Z")

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I have a font in my library named ArialFont. It is set to export under that same name. The code for my text field is: var textFormat:TextFormat=new TextFormat(); textFormat.font=new ArialFont().fontName textFormat.siz…

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## [Toggle fullscreen in flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/toggle-fullscreen-in-flash/306461)

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**Author:** [@morbith](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/morbith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/toggle-fullscreen-in-flash/306461 "2010-03-16T01:32:00Z")

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i dont know if anybody is expirinced this problem but it drives me crazy this is what happends 1st time when i load my html file.. here is the problem: note; ok considerinh flash swfs in flashplayer app all works f…

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## [UNDEFINED contact form! Please HELP!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/undefined-contact-form-please-help/306460)

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**Author:** [@rapid4u](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rapid4u)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/undefined-contact-form-please-help/306460 "2010-03-16T00:39:30Z")

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i created this contact form in flash 8 and i get the email but an UNDEFINED message pops up on my status i cant get rid of it please help me out here is my action script for the submit button on (release) { …

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## [Replay button in .fla with mupltiple scenes](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replay-button-in-fla-with-mupltiple-scenes/306457)

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**Author:** [@Akis\_Apostoliad](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Akis_Apostoliad)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/replay-button-in-fla-with-mupltiple-scenes/306457 "2010-03-15T22:38:51Z")

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Hi, I have a replay button on the last scene of my .fla and I want - when clicked - to replay the .fla from frame 1, Scene 1. I've used the following code: \*stop(); ReplayBtn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,onCl…

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