XML Links in Flash

Ok I have made a site that needs to have different galleries
(swfs) loading in from an XML text field. The problem is if I use
the XML command to open a new swf it opens in a new window and I
can't have that. Even if I type '_self' it opens a new window.
I know there is a way of setting up a few nodes in XML with a
name and web address, then somehow getting Flash to list these in a
textfield, then having the gerURL command to make them into
clickable links. As you can see by the vagueness of that last part
I have no idea what the XML or Action Script would look...
Does anybody else know!??
Gavin

Yes, its a simple rule to live by. If the end product will be
online, always test online to get the full scope of the end
product. Especially when dealing with XML, PHP, etc.
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I'm Running CS4, AS3. Thanks in advance for taking a look at this.
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function(evt:MouseEvent):void
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<head>
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