Flash buttons and xml

Hi...I am looking to an xml file to generate a simple text
link in my movie
that will load flv's. I don't want to load the links into a
component. I
just need simple link text buttons that change color on
rollover and act
like normal link buttons. Right now it loads into a list box
and I don't
like the default rollover stuff that can't be changed with
setstlye. Most
notable the box that appears and highlights around the
rollover choice. Can
anyone direct me in the right area toward a tut or something?
Not much help
on searches.
Thanks

if you already have a fla that loads an xml file and assigns
links, you don't need to start over. just find the code that parses
the xml file. use some trace() functions to see what's being loaded
and assign mouse handlers to your buttons instead of to your list
component.

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