A simple slideshow

i'm looking for a simple way to create a no-frills flash
slideshow.
currently, i'll put my images on a layer and use frames to
expand the timeline so each frame is left on long enough for
viewing.
is there a simple way where i can just put 15 images on 15
frames and then use a simple piece of AS to make each frame freeze
for about 6 seconds before going to the next frame?
i also just need to make this loop - no advance or rewind
buttons. thanks.

The Slide Presentation (uses screens) is ideal for this. Just
start a new flash file and select Slide Presentations instead of
AS2.0 or AS3.0 (depending on your version). Unfortunately, it is
available only with Pro versions.
Once you're in, simply import each image to a different slide
and apply effects (timeline, transition, timing etc.) to the first
one and have the rest inherit from the first.
Good luck,
V

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