Bug: unable to interact with certain states

Hi,
I'm attempting to build a site in flash catalyst and I must say it is really a lot harder then expected due to limitations of the software such as a 20 page limit and the inability to transition and now even interact (link) with pages on higher/lower levels.
In this case I have a site with lots of levels but to keep it simple:
I'm attempting to link from level 3 to level 2, this seems impossible altough it us possible to link from 3 to 1... any suggestions as to why would be greatley appriciated.
Thanks,
Jason.

Hello,
The rules for what you should be able to interact with are listed in this FAQ thread. They basically say that you can target the top level application, the current component, or any components contained within the current component (you can click on them in EIP on the component).
-Bear

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Linux carloslicea-laptop 2.6.31-ARCH #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Nov 10 19:48:17 CET 2009 i686 Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5600 @ 1.83GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux
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| COMPILE AND RUNTIME DEPENDENCIES |
note: To check for compile-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with the -c parameter (ie, hp-check -c).
note: To check for run-time only dependencies, re-run hp-check with the -r parameter (ie, hp-check -r).
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Checking for dependency: CUPS devel- Common Unix Printing System development files...
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Checking for dependency: CUPS image - CUPS image development files...
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# hplip.conf. Generated from hplip.conf.in by configure.
[hplip]
version=3.9.10
[dirs]
home=/usr/share/hplip
run=/var/run
ppd=/usr/share/ppd/HP
ppdbase=/usr/share/ppd
doc=/usr/share/doc/hplip-3.9.10
icon=/usr/share/applications
cupsbackend=/usr/lib/cups/backend
cupsfilter=/usr/lib/cups/filter
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pp-build=no
gui-build=yes
scanner-build=yes
fax-build=yes
dbus-build=yes
cups11-build=no
doc-build=yes
shadow-build=no
hpijs-install=yes
foomatic-drv-install=yes
foomatic-ppd-install=yes
foomatic-rip-hplip-install=yes
hpcups-install=yes
cups-drv-install=yes
cups-ppd-install=no
internal-tag=3.9.10.72
restricted-build=no
ui-toolkit=qt4
qt3=no
qt4=yes
policy-kit=no
hpijs-only-build=no
lite-build=no
udev-acl-rules=no
hpcups-only-build=no
hpijs-only-build=no
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[plugin]
installed=0
eula=0
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[last_used]
printer_name =
printer =
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[commands]
scan = /usr/bin/xsane -V %SANE_URI%
[installation]
version = 3.9.10.72
date_time = 12/04/09 23:41:37
[settings]
systray_messages = 0
systray_visible = 1
[fax]
email_address =
voice_phone =
[refresh]
rate = 30
enable = false
type = 1
[polling]
enable = false
device_list =
interval = 5
| DISCOVERED USB DEVICES |
No devices found.
| INSTALLED CUPS PRINTER QUEUES |
lpstat
Type: Unknown
Device URI: No se han añadido destinos.
| SANE CONFIGURATION |
'hpaio' in '/etc/sane.d/dll.conf'...
OK, found. SANE backend 'hpaio' is properly set up.
Checking output of 'scanimage -L'...
No scanners were identified. If you were expecting something different,
check that the scanner is plugged in, turned on and detected by the
sane-find-scanner tool (if appropriate). Please read the documentation
which came with this software (README, FAQ, manpages).
| PYTHON EXTENSIONS |
Checking 'cupsext' CUPS extension...
OK, found.
Checking 'pcardext' Photocard extension...
OK, found.
Checking 'hpmudext' I/O extension...
OK, found.
Checking 'scanext' SANE scanning extension...
OK, found.
| USER GROUPS |
dbus hal network video audio optical storage power users policykit vboxusers
| SUMMARY |
error: 4 errors and/or warnings.
Please refer to the installation instructions at:
http://hplip.sourceforge.net/install/index.html
Done.
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Desktop Computer IP (On VPN): 10.1.10.19
Laptop Computer IP (Not on VPN): 192.168.1.3
If the Desktop computer 'thinks' it's on a different network when connected to the VPN than your wireless printer will be blocked from communication. The 100% way to resolve this issue would be to connect your HP Officejet to your computer through a USB Cable. If this is not an option than the next supported step would be to log into the VPN and open the document you need to print, then disconnect from the VPN and select file and print and everything should work fine.
Now there may be security settings or port settings that may have changed on the VPN which is why the printer is now being blocked from communicating over the network. To resolve this you would need the IT Department for your company to take a look into this issue for you.
I hope this helps clear up any confusion. Should you wish to connect your printer through a USB Cable connection I can certainly assist you with that. Best of luck!
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HP Photosmart 5520 Unable to communicate with printer

I have had a HP Photosmart 5520 for a few months that I am NEVER able to print wirelessly from Windows 7 PC's after it has been sitting idle for a period of time.
When the printer is first powered on everything works great.   I have two HP Win7 laptops that will both print to it with no issues.   However, if the printer has been powered on for some time and I try to print from either of these PC's, I get the "Unable to Communicate with the Printer" message below from the printer software running on the PC.
However, the printer appears to be working fine on the network for every other debug test I do while it is in this state. For example, if I open a command shell on the same PC and ping the pinter IP, it responds just fine.  I also put the known IP address in a browser window and the printer serves up the status page with no issues. The status page confirms the IP address is correct and says that everything is working fine from a connectivity standpoint (see pics below). Still, it won't print.
If I simply turn the printer off and then turn it back on, all pending jobs are printed. Any subsequent jobs that are printed also print w/o issue. However, if the printer sits idle for a short period of time it is right back in the same state! Please help, this is very frustrating!!
The behavior is the same if I (1) let my router DHCP server assign an IP address, (2) configure the DCHP server to always provide the same IP address to the printer MAC (which it was doing anyway), or (3) configure the printer to use a static IP address.
I am using a Netgear WNDR3700v2 wireless router firmware v1.0.0.36 (the latest).   Details about the printer, printer firmware version, printer network setup can be found below.
Product Name HP Photosmart 5520 series
Product Model Number CX042A
Service ID 23195
Firmware Version MGP1CN1351AR
Total Page Count 243
Country/Region USA
Network Type Infrastructure
Authentication WPA-PSK
Encryption Automatic (AES or TKIP)
Signal Quality (1=low, 5=high) 5
Channel 1
IPv4
Domain Name
Configured By Manual
IP Address 192.168.1.12
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 192.168.1.1
DNSv4
Configured By Manual
Preferred DNS Address 75.75.75.75
Alternate DNS Address 75.75.76.76
WINS
Configured By Unconfigured
Primary WINS Server 0.0.0.0
Secondary WINS Server 0.0.0.0
IPv6
Domain Name
IP Address Prefix Length Configured By
DNSv6
Configured By Unconfigured
Preferred DNS Address ::
Alternate DNS Address ::
Statistics
Total Packets Received 165110
Unicast Packets Received 124662
Broadcast Packets Received 40448
Total Packets Transmitted 82653
Unicast Packets Transmitted 81092
Broadcast Packets Transmitted 1561
Downlink Count 12

I changed two settings related to WLAN inside my router (see detailed feedback below). I doubt that they will have an impact,, but will report back with what happens.
The reason I do not think it is related to the connection to the printer is becuase when it is in a state where the PC can't print to the printer, I verify the connection is OK by pointing by browser to the ip of the printer. It works just fine....
The reason I don't thing there is anything set up wrong on my PC is because when it is in this "bad" state, I can simply power cycle the printer and the jobs stuck in the PC print spool all go through.
1. Set a static IP in the printer (see step 6) outside the DHCP range of the router (check your manual).
Previously tried (still configured this way)
2. Verify in the printer that 'Auto Off' is disabled. Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) by going to the
    printers IP address in your browsers address bar, click Settings Tab/Auto Off. Or use the Printer
    Assistant, Printer Home Page (EWS).
Previously tried (still configured this way)
In the router: (Refer to your router manual for information)
3. Use a fixed wireless channel like 1,6 or 11, never 'auto', try channel 1 first then the rest.
Changed this.
4. Set router to 20Mhz only, or 145Mbps depending on router.
I don't know what this is. Is it related to the Wireless throughput? (I have 2.4Ghz bans set "up to 54Mbps", 5Ghz band set to "up to 300Mbps")
5. Always use WPA2-AES (Personal) encryption, but you can try ‘mixed’ mode.
Already using this configuration
6. Disable WPS and never use it and disable UPnP for the routers security. Nobody can hack your
   system now and helps with wireless connectivity (if you want to know why, search the web).
Already using this configuration
7. If you have a dual band router (2.4Ghz and 5.0Ghz bands), make sure the SSID’s are NOT the same,
   they must be different for all bands, even for any Guest networks.
Changed this.
8. Save all settings. Power off both, wait 5 mins. Power on router wait 3 mins.
9. Power on printer and verify it reconnects to router.
Windows 7/8/8.1   Is Network Discovery on or off?
Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings.
Under Home or Work (current profile) \ Network Discovery.
Select "Turn on network discovery" and save changes.
Confirmed it was already ON

HP Photosmart 5510- Unable to Communicate with Printer Utility Check not working!!!!! HELP

I work with Windows 7 the error message I am getting is Unable to Communicate with Printer. I have never had a problem with a printer. First night worked amazing, All software is downloaded on the computer but then went to go print to day it didnt work. REBOOTED EVERYTHING, wireless router, computer and printer. Then ReConnected the printer to the router through what the Manuel says. FINALLY starts printing, waited about 30-45mins went to go print again and of course it didnt work.
I have attempted to do the Utility Check- States I am connected online both computer and printer to the router. From what I gather there is an issue with the printer- computer connection. I bought this specific Printer because it was wireless and highly recommended because HP brand, now I am wondering if this was a big mistake.
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Hi again;
Wish you are doing well despite this issue
Ok here is a page in the Cisco website with documentation in regards your Router check in here how to verify what is the current version of router's firmware. if needed you can find the latest version of here as well.
In how to get to the routers EWS to do this follow this steps;
To reveal Relevant TCP/IP settings include in windows this settings
•IP address
•subnet (subnet-mask)
•gateway address (also the router's or AP's IP address, which is useful for opening the router's web page
or Embedded Web Server (EWS) page.
Important communication test! Once you have obtained the gateway address, type this address into your Web browsers URL field to open your router's EWS, e.g., 192.168.0.1*. * This value will vary by router manufacturer.
Checking TCP/IP settings in most Microsoft operating systems
Step Action
1 Click on Start (Window button on your keyboard).
2 Type CMD (do not hit enter select from the menu with right click and select from the sub menu select run as
     Administrator).
  3 At the prompt, type ipconfig or "ipconfig" or "ipconfig /all" with out the quotes.
  4 Press ENTER on the keyboard, and note the values of the settings mentioned above.
Hope it helps and best of luck;
RobertoR
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