Problem Getting A Button From A Movie Clip To Play A Frame In Main Scene
I am at a stumbling block and need help!!
I have created a animation that is a scrollbar full of buttons as a separate clip, the prob is that when I set the action from the button of that clip to the main scene, the action doesn't happen.
Please help! you can reach me by aim or e-mail and I will send you the fla to help me debug, thanks!!
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Posted on: 05-03-2003, 09:58 AM
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