Calling Frames in Dynamic Movie (Flash Designer)

Display frames of external swf file with gotoAndStop and gotoAndPlay commands.

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Calling Frames in Dynamic Movie (Flash Designer)
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Calling Frames in Dynamic Movie (Flash Designer)

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