Noob Question - PreComp Layers and Effects

I have precomposed a layer and am wondering why when I apply an effect inside the precomposed layer, it cannot be seen in the main timeline... for instance, I've created a logo on a billboard and precomposed the layer. I added it to the timeline and all is fine. Now, I tried to apply a 'vector paint' effect to a layer inside the precomp. It looks fine in the precomp, but it disappears in the main timeline. Also, I added trapcode particles inside the precomp. They do not show up in the main timeline either. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks to all.

I see them in the precomp but not in the main time.
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:11:50 -0600
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Subject: Noob Question - PreComp Layers and Effects
Do you see them when you clic on the "continuosly rasterize" button of your precom. it's the little "*" icon of your precomposition.
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same dimensions. I
> import one by one onto my stage in Flash CS3 and then
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> and glow effects. There has got to be a more efficient
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