Preloader for external files

Hi all I have a Director projector and when I click various
buttons this opens external files. Sometimes the external files
takes time to load. How can I create a preloader that the user can
view while the particular external file loads. Any help will be
appreciated.

Hi,
Here's some info (and script) for loading assets from disk:
http://www.lingoworkshop.com/Articles/Preloading_cast_member.php
Basically, for local files, you cannot determine the progress
through a single large asset. The best you can do is monitor your
progress through a list of assets.
Another example that might be of help:
http://www.lingoworkshop.com/Articles/imageslider/Loading_Local_Images.php
-- Luke

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put a stop() on the first frame of your external swf in an otherwise empty first frame. when preloading is complete apply a play() to your loader's content cast as a movieclip:
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Preloader for external swf

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