# Will SWF Standalone parse PHP?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-swf-standalone-parse-php/168971>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [November 11, 2005, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-swf-standalone-parse-php/168971 "2005-11-11T18:27:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 11, 2005, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/will-swf-standalone-parse-php/168971/1 "2005-11-11T18:27:17Z")

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Hi all,

I’m looking at making some PHP Flash shortly to replace my current website, [http://www.mathsnotes.com](http://www.mathsnotes.com). I was thinking about allowing users to download a standalone version, i.e. the SWF file or an EXE file. My question is: Will the PHP still work, or is it parsed by another entity, e.g. the users browser?

Also, I wanted to add a live news feed - So is it possible to have flash check every frame ( like a \_root.onEnterFrame() = Fucntion{ … ) the mysql database to look for anything with a timestamp less than say, 5mins, and then display it? Or does PHP require a user to do something like “Update News”?

Many Thanks,

Andy