Flash CFgrid Limitations?

Hey Guys-
I have a situation that I'm a little confused with. I have a
Flash-based CFGrid, populated with a query. This query, I added a
null/empty column to and use that to display a checkbox for each
row. This works fine. I use the checkboxes to select what rows will
be sent to the next page for some processing.
The problem I am having is, when you submit, only 8 rows are
sent on to the next page. Even if you select more than 8
checkboxes. Now, if I change the grid format to HTML, it sends on
more than 8 no problem.
The issue with an HTML grid is the column that holds the
checkboxes doesn't display a checkbox unless you double click on
the cell, so it's not apparent what is in that field.
Anyone know what the limitations are on the flash cfgrid for
sending this sort of data on? How can I figure this out???
Thanks!

I can't help with the flash grid, but the html grid problem
can be solved with a custom column renderer
http://blog.cutterscrossing.com/index.cfm/2007/11/30/CF8-Ajax-Grid-Renderers-and-Events
Check out the above link and instead of an image replace with
a check box.
Ken

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I can't help with the flash grid, but the html grid problem
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2) Once the design is final, I create a duplicate Fireworks
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graphics in vector, etc
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point it's just small stuff, like dotted strokes come through
solid, so I have to make them dotted again
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them
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