# XML-Driven Menu Help

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-menu-help/234541>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [August 3, 2007, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-menu-help/234541 "2007-08-03T07:09:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/xml-driven-menu-help/234541/1 "2007-08-03T07:09:44Z")

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hi guys  
I got the codes for XML Flash dropdown menu from the very popular  
[http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xml\_dropdown\_menu.htm](http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/xml_dropdown_menu.htm)  
tutorial

i have gotten most of the parts working nicely but now i need one last enhancement  
currently the main menu items will revert back to its original state the moment my mouse leaves it  
I need the main navigation item to remain in the “rollover-ed” while the sub menu opens  
(the main nav item has to have the white background and blue text while the bottom menu is opened)  
please refer to my attached main\_menu.jpg to have a clearer view of what i mean

I searched through the forums and found this thread

> **["active" state in XML Driven Drop Down Menu](https://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202137)**
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> Got a web design/development question or just want to hang out with the most awesome people on the planet? Drop on in!

  
I have tried the method mentioned but it doesnt seem to work for me

:hr::hr::hr::hr::hr::hr::hr::hr::hr::hr::hr::hr:  
Is there anyone who can help me?  
thanks in advance